Monday, October 24, 2011

EVENING ON THE PRAIRIE...

By now, I'm sure most of you have heard that 

RACHEL ASHWELL

has purchased a ranch right outside Round Top, Texas and has transformed it into a B&B complete with a beautiful retail shop on the grounds.

It's called THE PRAIRIE

and one evening she hosted an open house and book signing there on the property.


The main house

My bestie CARLA and I could hardly wait to get a look at this beautiful place. So we headed over once the show closed and after taking the scenic route ( code for getting lost) we arrived.

The place is just gorgeous of course. I couldn't get a look inside any of the out buildings as they were occupied by guests, but here's a tour of the grounds.









We were able to go inside the fabulous retail shop.






even the mailbox was cute.


here's CARLA striking a pose in front of a rusty old truck.



and moi.


hope you enjoyed the tour!
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17 comments:

  1. helen tilstonOctober 24, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    You look so beautiful in front of the rusty truck.

    A very interesting place and thank you for giving us this wonderful report
    Helen xx

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  2. AnnOctober 24, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    That is toooooo cool. Would love it see it. Looks like you two had a blast.
    Ann

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  3. Garden Antqs VintageOctober 24, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Wasn't Rachel's place just beautiful! Loved seeing your take on it.

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  4. PollyannaOctober 24, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Well, I for one hadn't heard, so thanks for sharing. Great pics too!!

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  5. SueOctober 24, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Anything Rachel touches turns to magic! And she is just such a down to earth person on top of that. I would have LOVED to take of the new ranch. Thanks for the photos.

    Take care, Sue

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  6. Joyce - Quilted NestOctober 24, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    No - I hadn't heard about the B&B/retail shop. Assuming it's online somewhere? I'll look for it. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. UnknownOctober 24, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Sooo cool! Wouldn't you just love to stay there over night?!
    Great post Shelley!

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  8. DebbieOctober 24, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Wow that place is AMAZING!!! I am a lover of B&B's, sure would love to get inside this one. The pictures are great thanks for sharing!!!

    Debbie
    x0x0

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  9. Curious SofaOctober 25, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    I just saw an ad for Rachel selling on QVC this week. I nearly died. Should be interesting. The DVR is set.

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  10. KathyOctober 25, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Good deal, I can only imagine how packed it was. You girls looks great. Thanks for the peek vKathy

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  11. Donna Reyne'October 25, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    How cool Shelley!
    I saw that she had opened a retail shoppe on the property and really want to get there soon! Love her new Prairie Brand~
    Have a blessed day!
    Donna

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  12. CindyOctober 25, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I will have to plan a trip down there soon! Beautiful photos!

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  13. trash talkOctober 25, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Shelley,
    Your photos are magnificent. Have I told you how much I've enjoyed the posts you've been doing on the show.
    It's such fun for me to see what I never get to 'cause I'm stuck in that stinkin' tent. Loved the photos of all the dealers, but especially those of Terry's and Gwen's. I never get to see their vision and I love that you've given me glimpse of their talent. Thank you so much.

    Deb

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  14. JenniOctober 26, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    That would such a wonderful place to stay, I cannot even imagine! And a shop, too? It couldn't possibly get any better...well, maybe if they had a coffee shop, too, but still! ;) I love all the photos of it! That is such an amazing old truck, and I love the outfits your friend and you are wearing! :)

    Blessings,
    Jenni
    {Beautiful Nest}

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  15. Elizabeth MaxsonOctober 27, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    Thanks Shelley for the tour! I wanted to go, but was just too tired and hot...so glad you got such great photos! It looks so nice there...enjoyed our chat and maybe next time, you and I can go visit the Prairie?

    Big hug
    Elizabeth :-)

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  16. Denise @ The Rusty GateOctober 29, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    oooohhhhh, that chandelier...I'm ready to change mine for THAT one! Wouldn't it be fun if we all could have a "play" home to buy for and decorate???

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  17. AnonymousJune 14, 2012 at 1:57 AM

    I MUST know where that chaise can be purchased - I almost cried when I saw it, I've been searching for one like that for YEARS!!

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