The US: and a tale of my book tour for Marrakesh by Design

Dear friends,

I am back from my little US book tour for Marrakesh by Design.   I am feeling so humbled by the kindness, generosity, and plain old goodness that I encountered every step of the way.  So grateful for all the canapes that were prepared and cocktails that were mixed.  So thankful for the hands that I shook and hugs that I got (I savored every one).  And so amazed by the stacks of books that I signed (I was so nervous that no one would want them.) . 

Thank you, merci and shoukran to all the incredible hosts (who truly made everything so very special for me) and each and every person who made time to come by, say hello and buy Marrakesh by Design.  It was a singular and astonishing experience and I will never forget it!

Maryam by Lisa B.

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Many many thanks to George & Ewen, Mandana & Doug, Denise & Steve, Jennifer, Ashlee, Melanie & Todd, Aly, Bets, Wendy & Tara, Steve & David,Tino, Hallie & Didier, Colleen, Nest Inspired Home,  the DC Design Center and NY Design and Decoration Building, Haven Interiors in Washington DC, Books and Books in Coral Gables, the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art, Artistic Frame in Manhattan, Soho House in West Hollywood, Downtown and Waterworks in LA, Nomadic Distribution, and Royal Design Studio in San Diego.

And the biggest hug possible to Molly Erman at Artisan Books who is the the most adorable & creative  publicist a girl in a Marrakesh olive grove could ever ask for!

PS Did I mention that I got laringitis, got lost on a military base, got the same cabbie in Manhattan three times, almost went to Connecticut accidentally, and called the hotel concierge The Pathway to Happiness?  (I think he thought I was a nutjob.)  Umm...yes.  

Marrakesh: and a tale of Lonny and more

I feel so lucky.  Yes, so lucky to be in this month's Lonny Magazine.  Editor in Chief Michelle Adams was so much fun to work with (We would be doing a lot of hanging out if she were living in Marrakesh!).  Photographer Patrick Cline shot only in film and was such a pro.  Writer Robert Leleux is the loveliest person ever (and has this book out and this one, too).  

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Read the whole issue right here.

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My book, Marrakesh by Design is in the Spring issue of Luxe Magazine!

I'm providing some fun tips in the June Family Circle, if you want to check it out!

I did a round up of some of my favorite Moroccan picks on Refinery29. Take a peek here.

Houzz  shared some fun elements of Marrakesh by Design right here.

*I have a book signing and talk today in LA at Downtown at 719 N. La Cienaga Blvd from 3-5. Pls come!

*I am headed for San Diego where I will be doing 2 events tomorrow at Royal Design Studio.  

**I'll be in New York next week for a book party & signing on Tuesday, May 15, 7:00 p.m. at NEST INSPIRED HOME, 20 Purchase Street in Rye, NY.  

***On Wednesday, May 16, 4:00 p.m., I'll be in NY doing a book talk & signing, as part of the Decoration and Design Building (DDB) Spring Market at 979 Third Avenue.

Hope to see you!;-)

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The good old USA: and a tale of my book tour schedule for Marrakesh by Design

Dear friends,

I'm leaving tomorrow for my little US book tour for Marrakesh by Design.  I can't tell you how much it would mean to me to meet you!  My connection to you in this olive grove of mine in Marrakesh is mostly virtual.  Wouldn't it be so nice to meet in real life?

Here's the schedule below.  It's going to be a little bit of a balancing act on my part:-)

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WASHINGTON, DC

Thursday, May 3, 6:00 p.m.

WASHINGTON DESIGN CENTER, 300 D Street SW

Haven Interiors showroom

Book talk & signing

www.dcdesigncenter.com

http://dcdesigncenterblog.com/2012/04/book-signing-may-3-marrakesh-by-design/


MIAMI, FL

Monday, May 7, 8:00 p.m.

BOOKS & BOOKS, 265 Aragon Ave (Coral Gables)

www.booksandbooks.com

Book talk & signing

http://www.booksandbooks.com/event/maryam-montague-marrakesh-design-gables

 

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

Tuesday, May 8, 12:00 noon

MUSEUM OF ART FORT LAUDERDALE, 1 East Las Olas Boulevard 

www.moafl.org

With BOOKS & BOOKS, www.booksandbooks.com

Lunch, book talk & signing

http://events.miami.com/fort_lauderdale_fl/events/show/257459984-art-roundtable-luncheon-marrakesh-by-design-with-maryam-montague

(Look Mom, no hands.....) 

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LOS ANGELES, CA

Thursday, May 10, 10:00 AM

WATERWORKS, 8580 Melrose Avenue

As part of LA CIENEGA DESIGN QUARTER’S LEGENDS OF LA CIENEGA: WINDOWS TO THE WORLD

www.lcdqla.com/legends-2012

Panel discussion on Morocco; book talk & signing

http://lcdqla.com/legends-2012/

 

LOS ANGELES, CA

Friday, May 11, 3:00 PM

DOWNTOWN, 719 N. La Cienega Blvd.

As part of LA CIENEGA DESIGN QUARTER’S LEGENDS OF LA CIENEGA: WINDOWS TO THE WORLD

www.lcdqla.com/legends-2012

Panel discussion on Morocco; book talk & signing

 

CHULA VISTA, CA

Saturday, May 12, 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.

ROYAL DESIGN STUDIO, 3517 Main Street, Suite 302 

www.royaldesignstudio.com

Hands-on Moroccan stencil workshops and/or talk with book signing

http://www.royaldesignstudio.com/products/my-marrakesh-coming-to-san-diego

 

RYE, NY

Tuesday, May 15, 7:00 p.m.

NEST INSPIRED HOME, 20 Purchase Street

www.nestinspiredhome.com

Book party & signing

http://www.nestinspiredhome.com/events.php

 

 NEW YORK, NY

Wednesday, May 16, 4:00 p.m.

DDB DECORATION & DESIGN BUILDING, 979 Third Avenue

www.ddbuilding.com

Book talk & signing, as part of the DDB Spring Market

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I would be so grateful for blog/Facebook mentions and tweets on any/all of the events. (One well known writer I know told me he would sometimes show up at book events and there would be only 1 or 2 people there and he would want to cry:-()

I am so looking forward to sharing & discussing what I love about Moroccan design with you!

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See you..........I hope........very soon!

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                    With love from Marrakesh,

                    Maryam