Le Studio Restaurant: or a tale of where to dine in Marrakech

A languid, hot Summer night in Marrakech.  Just like so many before them.  But this one was different because girlfriends headed out to go to a new restaurant in town, Le Studio.

The atmosphere was cool despite the heat.

French creator of beautiful things, Laurence Landon, looked pleased.  {Of course, the champagne we had at her place beforehand, might have contributed.)

And the uber-talented American designer of Zid Zid Kids, Julie Klear, seemed rather enthusiastic as well.  

Soon Le Studio was packed.  And no surprise because the food was good, really good.

There was gazpacho in glasses.

And foie gras.  Oh yum!

And after the perfect fish, there was dessert.  Because what's a night out without dessert?

I'll have two of these, please.

And if all that was not enough, Le Studio's owners were in love.  Yet one more reason to return.

Maybe I'll see you there next time, at Le Studio restaurant in Marrakech.

Moroccan decor: and a tale of color

Ah, a move to Morocco and suddenly............ decorating with great splashes of color and strange mixes of oddities!  

My friend Vincent's house, a case in point.

PS I've been on a quick trip to Egypt on assignment.  But I'm returning home to Marrakesh tomorrow.  How are you?

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Casablanca: and a tale of how it's never too late

I remember being 11 years old, living in New England.  The winters were  long and snowy, and all my friends knew how to ski.  But not me.  Why don't we send you for ski lessons, my mother said.  No, I said.  I can't, I said.  But why? my mother asked.  Because I'm too old, I replied.  

And I believed it.  

But of course, of course, I was wrong.  Because really, it's never to late. For anything.  {Did I mention that my 78 year old father is leaving for Cambodia? He's going on an expedition to retrace the journey of the explorer who rediscovered Ankgor Wat.}

The big and small.  The simple and sublime.  It's never, never too late.

Ah, oyster shooters, this Summer. For the very first time.

Marrakech: and a tale of a weekend of friends

This weekend, put on a sparkly scarf or dangly earrings and head out for drinks with friends.

Laugh as much as possible.  (And leave a funny note for your waitress along with the tip.)

Have a beautiful weekend.

PS Did you know that Peacock Pavilions is on Facebook?  Come hang out with us here.  We're on Twitter too {right here} with all the latest news from the olive grove.  

PPS My family and I shot an episode for the TV show, International Open House at Peacock Pavilions.  It's airing this week for the first time if you want to take a peek!