Marrakesh's Peacock Pavilion: and a tale of Moroccan interior design

Happy Monday, Lovelies.  

Thought I would share a glimpse of a new guest room I'm working on in the Atlas Pavilion in Marrakesh.  

Down a spiral staircase and you will find.... 

A collection of old Moroccan windows, some hundreds of years old, that I've bought in the souks.

A thrifted wood Moroccan star light from the 1960s.  Paintings I commissioned from Michelle Armas.  An old armoire we painted white.

We tinted the cement floors a pale mocha.  And then talented Peacock Painter Todd Oberndorfer stenciled them using a gorgeous Moroccan stencil that Melanie Royals designed for Peacock Pavilions (and can be purchased here).  Hand carved wood trim for the day bed.

More to come :-)  

PS New stock of Moroccan wedding blankets or handiras in my shop, Red Thread Souk.  Check them out here.

Marrakech: and a tale of indigo painting

Here's hoping that is weekend brings out the artist in you, whether your canvas is big.... or small:-)  

And speaking of painting (and blue) , I sent the uber-talented Melanie creative direction on one of the projects for her upcoming painting retreat at Peacock Pavilions in October.  The concept:  indigo. Pop over here to see a few of the images I sent her for inspiration.  They are surprising and, frankly, incredible!  There are still a few slots left on her retreat.  We'd love to have you join us -- you'll not only learn decorative painting techniques to make your own home more beautiful but you'll experience all the wonders of my exotic hometown, Marrakesh! 

Essaouira: and a tale of Moroccan color & decor at the Val D'Argan winery

Thought I would help start off your week with a little Moroccan decorating loveliness.

Images taken at the Domaine du Val D'Argan winery, just 20 minutes outside of Essaouira, Morocco.  Oh my, what a lovely drunken weekend that was.  Cough, more on that soon:-)

Moroccan design: and a tale of Beni Ouarain carpets & rugs

Organic.

Dramatic.

Elegant.

Soothing.

Cozy.

Timeless.

Moroccan Beni Ourain carpets and rugs.  New stock in my shop, Red Thread Souk.  

Moroccan Beni Ouarain carpet 333.

Moroccan Beni Ouarain rug 334

Moroccan Beni Ourain carpet 328

Moroccan Beni Ourain Berber rug 337

Moroccan Beni Ouarain carpet 338

Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain carpet 331

Take a peek at all my carpets at Red Thread Souk, right here:-)  

PS So excited to see one of my carpets in Dooce/Heather Armstrong's living room!  Check out it out here.  And many thanks to designer AB Chao:-)