My overflowing inbox means that I'm not able to provide travelers to Marrakech with tips unless they're staying at our guesthouse, Peacock Pavilions. So sorry!
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!
When I look around Peacock Pavilions, I think of it as a communal labor of love. Of course my architect husband, Chris, designed it, workers built it, and I decorated it. But it goes beyond that, far far beyond.
And if I had a shiny gold star to give today, it would be to Melanie Royals of Royal Design Studio and Modello Designs, and her flocks of Peacock painters. Oh to them gratitude for 2 beautiful painted staircases, 1 wall, 2 ceilings, 2 floors and a tent! It's made Peacock Pavilions like, well, nothing else in the world.
And here's the best part: Melanie is coming back this October! And this time she wants to bring you, {Yes, you.} {Oh and did I mention that Melanie's designs are on the cover of Better Homes and Gardens this month? It's true!}
The fact is that you can learn many of the techniques used at Peacock Pavilions. And go on to make your own place yet more beautiful! All you need is some instruction from Melanie, practice under her watchful eye, a few simple tools and some patience. Melanie has taught me how, and I've now gone on to decoratively paint so many other areas of Peacock Pavilions myself: floors, closets, doors, cabinets, and even my file boxes!
The retreat is October 1-10. Find out all the details RIGHT HERE. {And besides painting, there's plenty of other fun stuff included, too! }
Photo montage video by Melanie.
PS I'd be so so grateful for mentions of this fantastic retreat on blogs, facebook or twitter. Pls let me know if you do so I can thank you!
Lucky me! I'm staying in Camp Kangaba in Mali. It reminds me of the days when I lived in Southern Africa, and we would head out on safari on the weekends.
A thatched hut just for me!
And a big white bed with a mosquito net under a peaked roof!
A fine menu! (They should charge extra to have the dog keep you company. So sweet.)
Warm goat cheese salad. Yes please!
A comfortable chair to enjoy my frosty Castel beer.
and swinging couches. Oh!
Walks in the woods where you learn about nature {And an outdoor ping pong table, a pool, a tennis court...}
If I don't come back, you'll know where to find me.
Give each room its own personality by choosing a focal piece of furniture and building up your theme around this with fabrics, accessories and lighting.
Whether you're looking for side tables, coffee tables or dining tables, we've got a huge range of classic, quirky and contemporary styles available to buy online.
Storage is all important in your bedroom. Banish the clutter with bedroom furniture storage solutions, make sure your bedroom table can accommodate a morning tea and paper and sleep easy.
Doubles, singles, divans, children's and guests; we have a huge range of beds to suit everyone. Choose your perfect style, pick your bedding and snuggle down.
The focal point of your living space, a sofa is worth investing in. Choose from our range of leather, fabric and corner styles. Or treat yourself to a chaise longue.
