Oh it may be controversial, but there is something {sometimes} beautiful about Islamic face veils. Do you love them? Or do you hate them? Or do you know? Let's talk......
Morocco and the Arab World: a tale of Niqab and Islamic face veils
Peacock Pavilions: and a tale of a wedding destination in Marrakech, Morocco
Ah, love. It's the best feeling in the world, isn't it? And with Valentine's day just around the corner, I thought I would share some exciting love-related news...
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…