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Add a little color, some candles to create country cool.(The Seattle Times)

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| August 01, 2002 | Clark, Mydria | COPYRIGHT 2002 Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

SEATTLE _ Shabby chic is on the wane? Not if I can do anything about it.

I've been a huge fan of "Shabby Chic" on the style network for about a year now. (Something about seeing those fluffy floral pillows tossed among vintage white farm furniture really works for me.)

So when I moved into a new place recently, I saw it as the perfect opportunity to implement the style in my apartment. One Sunday morning, with a pocketful of cash and the spirit of "Shabby Chic" host Rachel Ashwell within me, I headed for the Fremont neighborhood flea market in search of the perfect shabby-chic furniture and accessories to outfit a bedroom.

For a whopping total ...

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