Marrakesh: and a tale of decorating at Peacock Pavilions

Oh the weekend always seems to fly by so fast and then I find myself again at Monday.  This week I'm embracing Monday, and vowing to have a very productive and positive week.  {And of course, I want that for you, too.}

And on that note, hello from Peacock Pavilions!  A few pretty things to start the week from me to you.

Old amethyst glass decanter with a golden W, found in the Marrakesh souks & doubling as a vase.  Black and cream mosaic tile table, vintage pink silk caftan.

Hand carved Moroccan 8-sided tea table.  Commissioned sculpture by Caroline Douglas, wrapped with old prayer beads.  Leather coasters bought in Senegal and curtains made with antique Yemeni silverwork saris.

200 year old Persian Qajar painting, chain sconces from Zia Priven, dining room table made from antique Berber door, old large green bowl from Tamgroute, vintage patent leather chairs and bench from the Paris flea market, 3 glass mosque lanterns from Egypt.

Beaded Yoruba chair, lamp I made from an old beaded Afghan hat.

Egyptian hand blown bottles with crocheted shawls made by former Peacock Pavilions intern Dave Winward, part of my collection of black and white photographs.

 PS Does it all seem too ethnic and odd to you?

Marrakech: and a tale of beautiful Moroccan carpets

Growing up with a Persian mother and an extended Persian family meant that I was well schooled in all things harkening from that mysterious and misunderstood country.  An appreciation for carpets {and Persian food} was at the top of that blackboard.  And those are lessons that I have carried with me all of my life.

In Persian tradition, the groom's family must provide a home and the bride's family must provide a carpet for every room in the home.  In other words, a bride's family must provide the furnishings because, really, every Iranian family knows that the carpet is the most important furnishing of all. A beautiful carpet is the base and foundation, not to mention artwork for the floor.  Everything else is, well, extra.  

And so it is that I give you color and I give you carpets.  Of the Moroccan variety, of course.    Because, it's almost Summer afterall and everything, everything is in color.  

Vintage Moroccan Boujad carpet.

Vintage Moroccan Boujad carpet.

Vintage Moroccan Taznakht carpet.

Vintage Moroccan Chiadma carpet.

Mixed Moroccan Boucharweit and wool pile carpet.

 Vintage Moroccan Boujad carpet.

See all my stock HERE and contact me for exact pricing on any carpet that sings to you. Payment in installments is possible too:-)

The world: and a tale of Harabu House's Exotic Chic

In times of confusion, I return to beauty.  It's calming and clarifying some how.  I've always invested in every day beauty, especially small and lovely items that I can enjoy regularly.  I don't believe in just "saving for company".  Because life is really made up of today, and tomorrow, and the day after that.  And after all, every single day deserves pretty.  

For Peacock Pavilions, I ordered these beauties from my now sponsor, Harabu House.  So so lovely in person, with their lacy detailing.  Delicate.  I use these placemats {$30} under handmade white glazed plates.  But they're gorgeous as trivets too to dress up the center of a table or under wine bottles with a few glasses so guests can help themselves.  

I am also coveting these golden  spoons {$11 each} to accompany coffee and desserts, as well as these white and gold bowls {$28} - so perfect to store  jewels on the nightstand or in the bathroom.  Glamorous.

And I love the fine detailing on this beautiful Indian bedding. $115.

See all of Harabu House's goodies right here.

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....

 

 And then they were off! 

Oh!

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

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

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!