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My Marrakesh
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_uacct = "UA-2346961-1"; urchinTracker(); The bemused tales of an American family's quest to build a guest house in Marrakesh. Life, culture, design, style, shopping. And a couple of belly dancers thrown in there for good measure....
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Marrakesh: and a tale of me and Martha Stewart

Ill tell you my "Good thing".  Its that I got to spend the day lunching and shopping with Martha Stewart (and Kevin Sharkey - adorable!) in Marrakesh. Martha told me about the 700 sto...

2 days ago

Marrakesh: a mothers tale of Stephanie

It all started out with the missing. The missing of a mother of one girl in particular, named Stephanie.   All the mothers three children were grown now, you see.  They had gone away to c...

5 days ago 1 person likes this

Oualidia Morocco: and a tale of 50 and 50 more

It all started in a garden that had never seen a landscaper but had the wild and uncalculated beauty of a person who simply loved flowers. Friends from Marrakesh and Rabat had gathered among the bloo...

24 may 12

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...

21 may 12 2 people like this

Marrakesh: and a tale of Lonny and more

I feel so lucky.  Yes, so lucky to be in this months 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 livin...

11 may 12 1 person likes this

Marrakesh: and a tale of a tiny little film for Marrakesh by Design

Produced by Griyo TV and Music PS Im in the US.  Would love to meet you.  Heres my schedule. PPS  My book is shipping!  Eeek!  So very excited (and a little nervous...)....

04 may 12 2 people like this

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

Dear friends, Im leaving tomorrow for my little US book tour for Marrakesh by Design.  I cant tell you how much it would mean to me to meet you!  My connection to you in this olive ...

01 may 12

Geneva: and a tale of Marrakesh by Design & the Salon du Livre

It was a sunny day in Marrakech when I went to Geneva to attend the Salon du Livre.  Morocco was the guest of honor. So exciting! There were pretty girls in Moroccan dress discreetl...

30 apr 12

Everywhere: a tale of best friendship

So many heartfelt comments, so many thoughtful emails.  Thank you.  I read and reflected on each and every one.  While I long for more uncomplicated friendships in Marrakesh I still...

26 apr 12

Marrakesh: and a tale of Spring cleaning

I was thinking that Spring is the time for many things.  Like Spring cleaning.  Its a time to get out our brooms and tackle the debris under the bed and couch.  A time to open the c...

24 apr 12

Marrakesh: and a tale of friendships

I was thinking about friendships.  How complex they are and how fragile.  How they must be treated with respect.  I think that the best friendships are a give and take.  They ...

19 apr 12

Morocco: a tale of the Cirque du Soleil and the secrets of the universe

They don’t let you take pictures at the Cirque du Soleil.  Perhaps because they have the keys to The Point.  To What Its All About.  To the Secrets of the Universe.   At the C...

16 apr 12

Marrakesh by Design: and a tale of relief

I had told you about the trepidation.  About how it sat in the cardboard box, unopened -- my book, Marrakesh by Design.   My husband peeked his head through the door.  Well? he said...

10 apr 12 1 person likes this

The Moroccan Moussem of Tan Tan: a surreal tale

Oh I could try to tell you. I could try to tell you about the Moroccan Moussem de Tan Tan, the worlds largest gathering of nomads. I could try to put it together in words.  To tell you about th...

06 apr 12 1 person likes this

The Moroccan Moussem de Tan Tan: and a tale of warriors on Peace and Prosperity Square

Its on Peace and Prosperity Square that I watch them -- the Saudi dancers.  Because the Moussem de Tan Tan is not just for Moroccans; nomads, Bedouins and distinguished guests from countries no...

02 apr 12

The Moroccan Moussem de Tan Tan: and a tale of tents

The bedouins  had come from afar -- as far away as Timbuktu and even farther. They had been lured from the North to the South, from oasis to oasis, for the Moussem de Tan Tan.  Along the ...

28 mar 12

The Moroccan Moussem de Tan Tan: a tale of arrival

It was late when the chartered plane filled with journalists, real estate developers, historical fiction writers, spy novelists and an assortment of others touched ground. We were all there for the s...

26 mar 12

Marrakesh: and a tale of hope and trepidation

My phone rang. It was Marrakesh Fed Ex saying I had a package.   Thank you, I said and I hung up.   I sat there then for a moment, for several moments, the phone  in my hand.  ...

22 mar 12

Marrakesh: and a floral tale

Growing up, my mother loved flowers and gardening.  She spent endless amounts of time outside with pruners in hand, clipping and shearing.  Weekends were passed at nurseries and mulling o...

19 mar 12 2 people like this

Marrakesh: and a tale of my home in Elle Decor. Part 2

When it comes to decorating, youll often find me in the back of a tiny shop in the souks, taking things off the bottom and top shelves, and blowing off the dust. Beauty is not always important to me ...

14 mar 12 2 people like this

Marrakesh: and a tale of my home in Elle Decor. Part 1

Im an accidental stylist.  I dont follow rules.  I mix with abandon. I dont worry decisions. I buy only things that I love.   My home at Peacock Pavilions in Marrakesh, Morocc...

12 mar 12

The world: and a tale of International Womens Day

My father is an ardent feminist.  His own father died when he was young, and he was raised by my grandmother Jean, a woman who stood nearly six feet tall.  Grandmother Jean ruled the hous...

08 mar 12 1 person likes this

Marrakesh: and a tale of Moroccos roses

In the Spring time, blooming, blooming everywhere...    Moroccos roses.  And with a twist of a tie...  A bouquet... just for you.....  Please, I insist.   Im...

05 mar 12 1 person likes this

Moroccan design: a tale of red

Did you know that Marrakesh is known as the Red City?  Named after the color of its walls, which glow a rich color when the sun sets.  So its all about red here today.........all about re...

29 feb 12 1 person likes this

Marrakesh: and a tale of gratitude

Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.                       �...

27 feb 12 1 person likes this

Marrakesh: and a tale of meetings, departures and Peacock Pavilions

Being the tiniest of tiny hoteliers in Marrakesh is a special business. I always wanted Peacock Pavilions to be the kind of place where people would think back to when they stayed with us and it woul...

23 feb 12

Marrakesh: and a tale of rescue?

I was a different person before I moved to Marrakesh.  Not a worse person or a better person, but a different person.  I was passionate about my job in a way that took over my days and ni...

20 feb 12 2 people like this

Morocco: and a tale of Moroccan lanterns

Its been years.  But I still succumb to their beauty.  every. single. time.  Moroccan lanterns.   Made with the tiniest saw blades, with the most careful chisels, with the mos...

16 feb 12 2 people like this

Marrakech: and a tale of Valentines Day in the Peacock Pavilions dining tent

Ah Lovelies, its Valentines Day. Could there be a better reason  for making things pretty? I think not. I set our table in the Peacock Pavilions dining tent, in honor of the special occasion, w...

14 feb 12 1 person likes this

Marrakesh: and a tale of Sofia Coppolas Moroccan idyll - a Marni commercial for H&M

Theres something about Morocco that gets under your skin.  Its not because its all lovely (because theres plenty of gritty, too).  But it has a certain quality thats, well, unforgettable....

10 feb 12 1 person likes this

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