A pirate's tales of my own jewels and accessories from the M.Montague Souk in Elle Magazine! Come see!
Sale! And a tale of Spring and a trip to the Moroccan countryside
It's feeling like Spring here in Marrakech, and I hope where you are, too. Now Spring is all about new beginnings and that's certainly been the case for me. I have had a big shake up in my life but I am thinking that it is making room for new things...
Marrakech, Morocco: and a tale of Amy Butler's magic
I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I met Amy Butler. I knew of her, of course. I knew her book and most of all, I knew her fabrics. And so I was flattered and excited when she booked two retreats at Peacock Pavilions last year. That said, I confess that a part of me wondered if she would be approachable. Or if she would be, you know, a brand...
A tale of beauty: Understanding Moroccan rugs and carpets (Part 1)
As the daughter of a Persian mother, I grew up in houses filled with all sorts of high piled woolen rugs, intricately patterned silk carpets, and tightly woven antique kilims. When I was older and got married, my gift from my parents was a huge and fantastical carpet with curving arabesques and floral flourishes in lavender and black.
I often get asked what I mean when I refer to Moroccan “pile rugs” as opposed to “flat weave rugs” and so I thought I would give you a little primer and share some carpet beauty…