I was looking at my book shelves and thinking how much theytold of me. How they unraveled things. How they deconstructed my past.
My birth
My curious upbringing (a book by my father)
My home
My philosophy
My loves
My fascinations
My passions
My interests
My truths
What books are on your shelves? And what do they say about you?
Dear friends,
I'm off to London Wednesday to attend Blogtour thanks to Modenus and the amazing Blogtour sponsors. Anxious to get to know the generous people willing to pluck me out of my Moroccan olive grove and send me to London sight unseen, I took a peek into their portfolios and picked out some of my favorite goodies.
Blanco America: Blanco Culina Semi Professional. Seriously, this would make washing dishes at Peacock Pavilions so much easier.
Victoria + Albert: Barcelona bath. Holy smokes, talk about a chic bath.
Amtico International: Silk Weave. Flooring that looks like textured fabric? Yes, please.
Samuel Heath: Xenon 3/4" thermostatic shower valve trim. This would be perfect for showers at Peacock Pavilions, paired with brightly patterned Moroccan tile.
Lapicida: Rock crystal basin. Oh.....Sublime.
And So To Bed. Claudette Chest of Drawers by Nina Campbell. Perfectly elegant (and yet glamorous). I would love this in my bedroom at Peacock Pavilions
Steam Therapy: Towel warmer. I've always wanted to have this kind of indulgence in my bathroom. Heaven!.
Du Verre Hardware: Kuba: Inspired by African Kuba cloth.....? How could I possibly say no.
Many, many thanks to these generous sponsors of Blogtour London! And, of course, a clapping of hands for Modenus.
See you next in London! I can't wait to share with you some special moments and lovely things.
xo,
Maryam
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Dear friends,
Next week at this time I will be in London! I'm going on BlogTour to check out Decorex and many other lovely design-y events. This is all thanks to the amazing Modenus and her group of very generous sponsors. (More on that later.)
I can't tell you how excited I am about all of this. You might find me more commonly heading off to Afghanistan, Mali, Egypt or Yemen for work. But London.....? Not so often.
One of the events I am most chuffed about takes place in London before Blogtour even begins and is being held by the *adorable* team behind Heart Home Magazine. The Magazine is turning 1 (such an accomplishment) and it's time to celebrate! I'll be speaking and would love to see you there. I always get ridiculously happy to connect with people in real life, and so if you could make it, I'd be thrilled.
Pls do RSVP. The details are below.
xo
Maryam
Heart Home magazine is one!
Join us with our friends at Squint Limited, South Kensington for an evening of drinks with special guest Maryam Montague from My Marrakesh who will give a Moroccan themed presentation to celebrate the release of her book 'Marrakesh by Design'.
Monday 17 September 2012
6:30 – 9:00pm
Squint South Kensington
1 North Terrace
London SW3 2BA
Admits 2
RSVP to rsvp@hearthomemag.co.uk
PS Holy moly sparkler. There's new stock of Moroccan handira, aka vintage wedding blankets in my shop, Red Thread Souk. Take a peek right here!
Oh, it's almost over -- it's true.
But perhaps there's a way to keep Summer year round -- its colors, its patterns, its fabulous shades?
Happily hued Moroccan carpets. Now in Red Thread Souk.
Which one's your favorite? See all of them right here.
PS I talk about Moroccan carpets and rugs in my book, Marrakesh by Design. And there's even a key for decoding carpets -- understanding what all those colors and symbols mean!
