Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Rachel Ashwells B&B Ranch



While we were in Texas my friend Theresa Cano got invited to tour Rachel Ashwells B&B. She could bring 2 guest and I was lucky enough to get chosen for the tour!

The place is breath taking! My pictures don't even do it justice! It was rainy the day we were there and I can only imagine how lovely the place must look when the sun in shining! 

Rachel and her assistant was our tour guides! 

I've only shown the main house in this post! Guest cottages will come later! It was hard to take whole room pictures of the house because Rachel and her staff were staying there during the big show. So.......all of their belongs invaded most of the space!

I hope you enjoy the tour!
























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53 comments:

  1. NanaDianaApril 19, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Wellllll, How cool is THAT!?! Can't wait to see the guest cottage!

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  2. Sherry HicksApril 19, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Thanks for sharing these pictures I love the "hominess" of this place feminine but yet rustic and totally livable. It is hard to book though as I have called and emailed and no luck. Can't wait to see your pictures of the cottages!
    Thanks so much for sharing!
    Sherry

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  3. SueApril 19, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Rachel is the nicest person you will ever meet. I love looking at the pictures. She bought a lot of furniture from us for her ranch and I keep looking to see if I can find our pieces. So glad you got to take the tour. Can't wait for your other pictures!

    Take care, Sue

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  4. Anne MarieApril 19, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    that is over the top Theresa!! I have been watching Rachel's progress on her blog, and am so impressed (as always)

    a friend of mine works with her, and she says Rachel is super sweet and I am so glad to hear more people will get to know her...I love the genuine 'vibe' I get from all her creativity....

    xo+blessings,
    Anne Marie

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  5. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    ...how fortunate are you??
    what a wonderful adventure!
    but then again, you are always showing us all those fabulous places you go:)
    xo, Rosemary

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  6. GayleApril 19, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    How fun! Great photos....thanks for the tour! Anxious to see the rest.

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  7. MarieApril 19, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Oh wow! I didn't know Rachel Ashwell had a B&B. It's gorgeous of course! How lucky are you gals!!!

    Happy White Wednesday!
    -Marie

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  8. The Robin and SparrowApril 19, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Oh my gosh! That linen closet is to die for! I want to pull a cozy chair in there and contemplate life :) !!
    clare

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  9. Ricki TreleavenApril 19, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    You are a lucky duck. I have been watching the progress of the B&B on Rachel's blog. I would love to visit it and attend the Round Top fair. How close are they to each other? I am visiting from Faded Charm's White Wednesday.

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  10. Debra@CommonGroundApril 19, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    You lucky lucky girl!! Can't wait to see more!

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  11. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresApril 19, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    WOW WOW WOW
    I love and WANT everything!!!

    I can't wait to see the rest!!!

    How fun for you!!!

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  12. Vintage GalApril 19, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Well ~ wow ~ how wonderful is that and how exciting. The pictures are just fabulous ;-)

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  13. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageApril 19, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Lucky you! Your pictures are great. What a special place! Happy WW!

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  14. DestinyApril 19, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    What an amazing opportunity for you! I'm sure you were in heaven while touring the house! It is absolutely lovely! Can't wait to see the Guest Cottage photos! Thank you for sharing these : )

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  15. Cabin Fever PrimitivesApril 19, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Thank you for the tour, how lovely. Lots of chippy whites along with Victorian accents (needlepoint chair) what a nice combination. Those Texas gals know how to do it up right. Can't wait for more.
    Connie

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  16. dottimaeApril 19, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Love Rachels stuff!

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  17. oldgreymareApril 19, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    WOOT! How amazing is that!!!!

    That blue duvet covered bed..like you were sinking into clouds- oh my! I think I would have walked around speechless.

    so much fun chatting today- you make me laugh! It is such fun hearing your show stories..some day I may just walk into your booth. I can dream right?

    xx
    z

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  18. Melony at Whimsy Daisy!April 19, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    I can feel right at home through my computer screen. Beautiful!

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  19. Susan EvelynAndRoseApril 19, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    What a treat for you to visit, Theresa! Such lucky guests to stay in that beautiful B&B. Her furniture is scrumptious!
    Happy WW,
    Susan

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  20. Garden Antqs VintageApril 19, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    You captured her place so beautifully. We had a great time and it was just magical getting to see it in person.

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  21. One Shabby Old HouseApril 19, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    I want to be your friend! You girls have the most fun and are so dog gone talented! What a wonderful visit that must have been.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs
    Becky

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  22. Faded CharmApril 19, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Lucky girl to be able to get the tour. I bet it was amazing!! Thanks for sharing. Hope you are getting some rest since you've been back home:)

    Kathleen

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  23. ChiPPy-SHaBByApril 19, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Just Breathtaking Pics!!! I can only imagine how SPECIAL your visit/viewing was... Looking forward to seeing more... Thank YOU sooooo much!
    Jeanine, ChiPPy!-SHaBBy!

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  24. The Green PeaApril 19, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    T&T together, how fun. You must have enjoyed the tour, I am so happy for you. Thank you for the photos. sandi

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  25. Laura @ 52 FLEAApril 19, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Fabulous pics! Love the comfortable, laid back but beautiful feel of the place. Thanks for taking us along on the tour too! :)

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  26. Amy KinserApril 19, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Oh how fun! This place is great!

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  27. The Feathered NestApril 20, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    Hi sweet Theresa!!! ohmygoodness girl!!! You photos are so beautiful...thank you so much for taking the time to share them with us!!! I hope all is well with you and yours and that you've been able to rest after the big show ~ hugs and love, Dawn

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  28. Jane, Naples, FloridaApril 20, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    I cannot believe how beautiful!

    Jane
    Flora Doora

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  29. A Wild ThingApril 20, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    OMG...nuff said...!!!

    Yes I have a Canon...

    soon.....

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  30. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    You Lucky Lucky girl! Great post, can't wait to see the rest and your pictures are great!

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  31. SandiApril 20, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    How wonderful for you that you could share in the experience of Rachel Ashwell's beauty!! The photos are fabulous!
    Blessings~

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  32. Ticking and ToileApril 20, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Wow!!! How fun! What a treat that must have been. Lucky girl :) I really love her style. And I LOVE the location....Thanks for sharing!

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  33. RhondaApril 20, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    How fun was that??? I would love to see it in person. It is such a beautiful place. Thanks for the gorgeous photos.
    Rhonda

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  34. Anne LorysApril 20, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Looks like Heaven!
    Lucky girl. :-)

    Great pics, Theresa!

    XO,
    Anne

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  35. VINTAGE HOME lifestyleApril 20, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    What an amazing place. Just love the direction she has gone...so perfect. There are so many great talented people and events in Texas. I have to make it there some day and enjoy a bit of it. I think booking a room at Rachel's would be a perfect way to experience it.
    Thank you for sharing.
    ox~Cathleen alyce

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  36. Sandi~A Cottage MuseApril 20, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Wow! You are one lucky lady!
    Thanks for sharing with us!

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  37. Curtains in My TreeApril 20, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    OMG
    Wasn't you just thrilled to death??????????

    to get to go there?

    I never heard of this place is it advertized etc?

    Your pictures were great

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  38. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydApril 20, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    What an exciting tour.... who doesn't love R.A. ~ Your photos are excellent, can't wait till you share More!

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  39. Simply MeApril 20, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    LOVE IT LOVE LOVE IT !!! those are my only words!!!!

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  40. Simply MeApril 20, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    p.s I think i will stay on your blog for hours, maybe even days....lol

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  41. Burlap LuxeApril 20, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Theresa, Ooooh!! my thank you so very much for sharing this, so rustic gypsy like, and loving every bit of what it inspires..

    Your site is fabulous!!
    xoxo
    Dore

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  42. Stacy's Shabby ShoppeApril 20, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Love these pics! This place is how I would like to live...with hardly anything in the house, but that's not going to happen! (*_*) Thanks for sharing!

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  43. CaroleApril 20, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    It must have felt like walking on a cloud. I would had to take pics just to prove to myself I was really there.
    Needless to say I enjoyed seeing all of it.

    xo,
    Carole

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  44. Simply BungalowApril 21, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Beautiful. Love all the pictures.
    ~Heidi

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  45. missshawnaApril 21, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    You lucky dog!! How exciting! Can't wait to see the rest.
    ShawNa~

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  46. Gracefully VintageApril 21, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Thank You-so beautiful -especially the clawfoot tub i want one so bad..
    Very Inspiring..
    Karryann

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  47. trash talkApril 21, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Lucky poochette! I knew I shoulda offered SweetT a bigger bribe!
    Deb

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  48. Suzanne@Meridian RoadApril 25, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Oh, I could live there! It's all gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.

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  49. White Ironstone CottageApril 25, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    I am on my way to Texas soon to drive my daughter home from college
    WE are going to try and get a peek too of Rachels new B and B
    looks rustic and pretty
    I am your newest follower
    love your blog
    xo
    Pam

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  50. saltbox
    treasures    April 26, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    Hi Theresa, What a wonderful opportunity for you. Your pics are lovely, and I can't wait to see more.
    Hope you had a wonderful Easter.
    ~ Julie

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  51. LizlovesVintageApril 26, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Amazing!!
    I can only imagine that B&B on a sunny day. Love the decor and the laid back feel. The bedding is fab!
    Thanks for posting my favorite designer,
    xxx Liz

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  52. Donna Reyne'April 27, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Hello my sweet!
    This post is truly Eye Candy!
    I love Rachel and Texas!
    Her take on Rustic Charm is captivating!
    Have a blessed week!
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  53. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Rachel Ashwell is a Goddess!! You are so lucky to have been invited, and we are so lucky that you shared with us! Thanks so much, Rosa
    http://rosaspicks.wordpress.com/

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