Buying + Loving

Marrakesh: and a tale of a Moroccan design retreat at Peacock Pavilions

Ah, lovelies......Hello.  It's been a whirlwind past week at Peacock Pavilions.  You see, there was a Moroccan design/shopping retreat at our place with an adorable group, that included Arianna, Bonnie, Carole, Erika, Fanny, Lenny, Natalie, and Tawney.  It was filled with pretty things to learn, do, see and eat in our olive grove and in my beloved city of Marrakech.  So fun!

When we talk Moroccan design around here, it's simply not enough to chat about it and look at it.  Oh no.  Why you have to be a part of it and it has to be a part of you............

And so it was that there was a Moroccan henna party on the rooftop of the Medina Pavilion at Peacock Pavilions.  

First there was pondering over what inspiration to choose.  Hmmmm....

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 And then they were off! 

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Oh!

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Why everyone's henna looked as if it were made just for them....{And it was!}

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And even the shyest and sweetest in the group were turned into Arabian princesses in a flash....!

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PS Did you know that henna is believed to be able to transcend the skin and cleanse the soul.  Oh my!  *Magic*
PPS I am busily hatching plans for my next retreat at Peacock Pavilions {Moroccan design/shopping and wellness!}.  The last week of October.  Details soon to follow but let me know if you might like to join in!  I promise an amazing time you won't soon forget!

Marrakech: and a sparkly, glamorous tale

 I am convinced, truly, that most things can be made better with the addition of sequins. On that note, look at what my clients have done with their beautiful Moroccan wedding blankets.

Justine used them as an accessory for her wedding.  (Can you imagine?  Gorgeous!)  And now they're still being used, including for props:-)

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And look at this amazing headboard that Sara made.  It makes the whole room! (I have a headboard, too, made out of a wedding blanket at Peacock Pavilions.)

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PS Glamorous new stock of vintage Moroccan wedding blankets in my Red Thread Souk!  Take a peek right HERE.  

Buying & loving: Miguelina Jordan blouse & J Crew shorts

Freshly purchased. 

Miguelina Jordan blouse, all gleaming ivory silk, with high contrast black lace. $126 (marked down from $315) at the Outnet.

Mood: Coy glamour

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Pointelle Shorts, only in black, of course.  $75 at J Crew.

Mood: Flirty sophisticate

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Not buying (sigh, I wish) but loving: these Phoenix wedge shoes at  $309 at SoleStruck

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A tale of buying and loving: Malene Birger Marene dress

I love effortless dresses.  The kind you throw on without a care in the world.  

This Malene Birger one is drapey and forgiving.  So you can help yourself to dessert, without giving it a second's thought.  And it's undeniably chic.

Malene Birger Marene jersey dress, 109 British pounds sterling.  Right here. Wear it with delicate high heel sandals and you'll seem instantly slim.

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