Designer Rachel Ashwell, founder of Rachel Ashwell Shabby ChicT, the brand that is synonymous with her design sense and lifestyle based on the aesthetics of beauty, comfort and function. The company was founded in 1989 with the opening of the original store in Santa Monica, CA., which sold Rachel's washable slipcover furniture and fabulous flea market finds. The Rachel Ashwell Shabby ChicT brand has expanded over the years to include slipcover furniture, poplin & linen bedding, baby bedding, home accessories, a television series and design books.