Rachel Ashwell opened her first Shabby Chic store in 1989 in Santa Monica, California selling machine washable slipcovered furniture and vintage accessories. "Beauty, Comfort and Function" has been Rachel Ashwell's mantra for over two decades. The flagship store is located in Santa Monica, California, offering custom machine-washable slipcovered furniture, custom and in-stock luxury bedding, and vintage accessories and furniture. The store experience epitomizes personalized service and unique products reminiscent of years gone by. Upholstered furniture can be customized to clients' needs. All vintage accessories are hand selected by Rachel Ashwell during travels to Texas, London and places in between. Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture™ upholstered furniture utilizes premium woods, materials, and construction methods, handmade in the U.S. Textiles are hand-dyed in our Los Angeles studio to create a perfect palette. Vintage treasures are painstakingly restored while maintaining the character of their time worn beauty. All are a true labor of love.