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I must say, though, that I was extremely disappointed that these were not complete episodes of the show she did for E. I'm not sorry I did, but I am disappointed. When I heard there would be DVDs, I was excited.even pre-ordered them. The videos are lovely, well done, a bit on the short side for the price, but OK. I discovered her there quite by accident and liked her philosophy of cherishing old things for their flaws and the beauty of age. I would hope her vast creative "empire" would consider going the full-episode route with subsequent releases. I taped most of those shows and then lost the tapes in Katrina.
Here is what you get on this DVD: 1- Flowers 2- Roses 3- GardensIn the FLOWERS episode Rachel visits a rose farm, a flower market, and the floral department at her local supermarket.all inspirations for her fabrics, home furnishings and decorations. Her company has released three DVDs from that series: (1) Treasures (2) Gifts, Sentiments & Romance and (3) Flowers, Petals & Gardens. After gathering an abundance of blooms in her kitchen, Rachel displays her vases of flowers throughout her home. Artist Christie Rapasy demonstrates the process of creating a rose oil painting, using the soft color palette Rachel loves.
A studio shows the process of creating a new print using the silk screen method. At Peggy Perez's garden, Rachel demonstrates how to press flowers and then Peggy shows the many ways in which to use them. Vintage fabrics purchased from flea markets are inspiration for Rachel's own line of fabrics (with small alterations to the original color, scale, and pattern). Rachel Ashwell had a show called "Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic" on Style Network a few years back. There are many more episodes yet to be released, depending on how well these three initial DVDs sell they'll consider putting out more DVDs. Rachel also shops a flea market and antique store looking for unique vessels to contain the flowers. In the GARDENS episode Rachel and her landscape designer walk through Rachel's own backyard and pool area pointing out plants that best represent Rachel's garden style.
Rachel visits the Lake Shrine public meditation garden to admire it's beauty and tranquility. Each DVD contain 3 episodes so if you buy all three DVDs you will own 9 episodes from the original series. In the ROSES episode Rachel celebrates the rose for its beauty and fragrance, after all it is the quintessential element of Shabby Chic style. And finally, back home, Rachel talks about why she uses colorful terry cloth to cover the cushions and pillows on her outdoor patio furniture. Rachel then explains how she matches up the right frame to each painting.
Just loved all her advice that you can use anything you like as a vase. Good on you Rachel. Loved the dvd. I just loved this dvd Rachell explains so well all about the beautiful flowers that are her favourites and mine as well. Flowers can really brighten up your day. All the best Christina.xx Their fragrances around the home make you feel so warm and fuzzy and no matter what state the house is in flowers make me feel at home.
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