Can you guess where I was when I snapped this picture? These dreamy fabrics are swatches from the Shabby Chic store in SoHo. A beautiful sea of pastels and clean whites. Fluffy, soft and frilly. Some sort of paradise, I would say. And this bed.... after a day of walking the Gift Show, I could've passed out on it!
I didn't buy too much here, just some matchboxes and cloth napkins {did you know Rachel Ashwell has designed a new line of table linens for her stores? Brand new.} We generally use cloth napkins at home, and I like mismatched ones especially.
Ah, the beloved Union Jack wall hanging. Sadly, they were sold out of the pillow. This was probably a good thing because Hope and I weren't sure we could stop ourselves from buying it.
And here I am on the steps looking happy to be there. And I was!
New York, The Finale coming soon!
I posted my trip to this store last year. It's stunning isn't it. Unfortunately I was only able to buy a few bits and pieces there, including the matchboxes like you. I'm off to LA in October so hoping to visit her stores there.
Victoria x
Posted by: Victoria | August 29, 2008 at 08:23 AM
Oh the perfection is too much. I don't know how you did not just pass out from all the loveliness! Thanks for taking us along...
Posted by: jerusalem | August 29, 2008 at 08:57 AM
Of all the Shabby Chic's I have visited (there have been many), this one in SOHO is by far my favorite. A couple of years ago while shopping in the store Rachel Ashwell walked in as I was leaving. I was with my hubby and kids and they said I acted like a complete starstruck fool. She was so sweet and spent several minutes talking with all of us and was kind enough to write a lovely message and sign my shopping bag. Sadly, it was the one day that I decided to not lug my camera around :(
BTW, she said she was looking to open a shop in the DC area! WOOHOO!!
Posted by: cammy@freckledfarm | August 29, 2008 at 09:16 AM
mmmm...it all looks so dreamy!
and, yes, cloth napkins are the way to go ~ don't they just add a touch of elegance to any meal?! xo
Posted by: Heather Bradley | August 29, 2008 at 09:32 AM
I only got to drive through SOHO on my recent trip to NYC. All of the boutiques looked amazing. I will spend a day shopping there next trip! Shabby Chic looks beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: LoRi Renn | August 29, 2008 at 09:58 AM
looks like your trip was fabulous! What yumminess in Rachael ashwells's store!
xoxo, Tiffany
Posted by: tiffany | August 29, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Heavenly & dreamy all wrapped up in one store:) And, yes, you look happy to be there!
Posted by: Leah C | August 29, 2008 at 11:21 AM
I want to go too! I want to go too! I want to go too! I want to go too! I want to go too! I want to go too! I want to go too! I want to go too! I want to go too! I want to go too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: celia | August 29, 2008 at 11:26 AM
FOUR HOURS in one store! Good for you. Thanks for sharing all the photos with us. Happy happies to you Andrea.
Posted by: joyce | August 29, 2008 at 12:10 PM
Beautiful!! Totally in love with "Union Jack". Sigh......
Posted by: teresa | August 29, 2008 at 03:09 PM
i may go there tomorrow!!
Posted by: stacy | August 29, 2008 at 04:11 PM
How fun for you!! I visited the one in SF over the summer. Such a cute shop.
Also... I nominated you for an award over at my blog. Thanks for being an inspiration to me!
Posted by: Katie Trott | August 29, 2008 at 04:42 PM
Very cool Andrea!! You look so cute!
Have you visited Rachel Ashwell's blog yet?
Have a great weekend,
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | August 29, 2008 at 06:10 PM
Fun! Fun! I can't wait to visit NYC in November. Keep the pictures coming!!!
Kari
Posted by: ArtsyMama | August 29, 2008 at 07:07 PM
oh it looks so awesome!! I can almost smell all the lavender now...or any of those other pretty scents. I love your clothing too. AWESOME! Have fun!
Posted by: Sonda T | August 29, 2008 at 09:34 PM
All I can say is DROOL!
Posted by: Christina | August 30, 2008 at 05:21 AM
I am so jealous! I want to go to the Shabby Chic Store. Oh, gosh I sound so whinney. But I love her designs. Have a nice day! Daisy~
Posted by: Daisy | August 30, 2008 at 03:55 PM
Hello lucky girl!!!
Your skirt is amazing!!!
Enjoy your weekend!
Posted by: Carrie West | August 30, 2008 at 07:35 PM
soooooo pretty
Posted by: Ele at A bit of Pink Heaven | August 30, 2008 at 07:43 PM
I ENJOYED READING ABOUT YOUR TRIP TO NY. EVERYTHING LOOKS JUST BEAUTIFUL. I AM GLAD YOU HAD ALOT OF FUN. YOU DESERVE IT. BY THE WAY, YOU LOOK GREAT IN THE PHOTO.
Posted by: SONIA | August 31, 2008 at 09:27 AM
Such delightful happiness!
Posted by: Laura Ingalls Gunn | August 31, 2008 at 12:26 PM
Oh, seems like I just took that photo of you yesterday... I had such a wonderful time and I am glad they did not have that union jack pillow... or I think I would have caved and bought it and trying to explain why I needed to have a $175 pillow to Mike would not have been all that fun.
I miss you!!
Posted by: hope | August 31, 2008 at 05:45 PM
lovely!! Can't wait for the NYC finale ~ I too love her SOHO shop ~ so much eye candy for us! PS * I left a little something for you on my bloggie too, so check in when you have a free moment. Have a great week, Andrea ~ P
Posted by: Patrice | September 01, 2008 at 07:58 AM
LOOOVE that shop! Cant wait to take Miss Natasha there when we are visiting. You look ADORABLE Miss Andrea!!!! :) XOXO
Posted by: Jennifer | September 01, 2008 at 12:50 PM
That store was on my "must see" list when I was in NY. And matchboxes were my souvenier of choice too. Aren't they cute? I brought them home to freinds as well as keeping one for myself.
Posted by: karla nathan | September 01, 2008 at 02:04 PM