Discover Rachel Ashwell’s floral inspirations and the unique touch she brings to interiors in her first book dedicated to flowers, a deeply-held passion come to life.

Flowers and floral decoration are at the core of Rachel Ashwell’s world and her designs. From her showcase rose garden in California, she set out with photographer Amy Neunsinger to capture the full-blown romance of the quintessential English country house, the dramatic colourways of northern Europe, and the faded opulence of a Parisian apartment. This is the story of that magical journey, which takes us through a variety of beautiful spaces large and small, some ornate and others simple. Every aspect of floral accents is showcased, from wallpaper to fabrics, floors to ceilings, architectural details, lighting and, of course, flower arrangements, some breathtaking and some simple… but all beautiful in their own right.

First published in 2018, this is a new edition.

Rachel Ashwell founded the iconic Shabby Chic brand in 1989. Her online store offers high quality furniture, bedding, decor and flea-market finds. Rachel’s products can also be found globally at major retailers. In 2011 Rachel opened “The Prairie by Rachel Ashwell” – a bed and breakfast in Texas. Her previous titles published by CICO Books are Rachel Ashwell: Shabby Chic Interiors, Rachel Ashwell: Shabby Chic Inspirations and Beautiful Spaces, Rachel Ashwell: Couture Prairie, and Rachel Ashwell’s Painted Stories. She is based in Los Angeles, USA.