My Marrakesh

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!

Marrakech: and a tale of a beautiful weekend

There's still time to make plans for a beautiful weekend!

Maybe lunch outside with friends?

 And then grab your bike and go for a whirl?

PS Check out this *most excellent* animation that my very best friend, Anna Wang, helped create right here.  I love it (and so important!)  Pls spread the word on FB, blogs, and Twitter!

Peacock Pavilions: and a tale of Where Women Cook

Dear friends,

Last fall, I had the great good fortune during the Decor8 retreat at Peacock Pavilions to meet up with the adorable Jo Packham, the Editor in Chief of Where Women Cook.  Jo is one of the most sparkly, generous and enthusiastic women I've ever met, and it was so fun to spend time with her.  To make things even better,  she plotted with talented photographer Tiffany Kirchner to do a beautiful huge spread on Peacock Pavilions in the recent Where Women Cook issue (Get it at your nearest Barnes & Nobles).  It has a couple of our yummy Moroccan recipes!

This week, the lucky me is featured on the Where Women Cook blog. (Many thanks to Jo and Editor Loralee Choate for inviting me).

The week started off with some odd (and maybe even surprising!) facts about me.  If you have a minute check it out HERE. 

And then I included one of my favorite tips/tricks right here, if you want to take a peek!

Love,

Maryam in Marrakesh

Marrakech: and a tale of determination

Success is often the result of little more than guts and determination.  

The waters are unsteady.  All the more reason not to waver, your eyes set firmly on the destination beckoning you, from beyond.