Rent a Tent

And roll like a Bedouin. For your next event you can rent a Moroccan Tent from this company

Host a party here.

Or when your in-laws come to town just pitch this puppy in your backyard and have yourself a good ole fashioned camp out.

I don't think the butler comes with the tent so you'll have to make your own arrangements there. Or with the staffing company, proceed as you like in that area of hospitality.

Blanketed in Love

If you are looking for a way to add a trendy Moroccan piece to your abode look no further than the Moroccan Wedding Blanket. It had a starring role in Sex and the City II when the girls went traipsing through the desert and stopped for afternoon snacks they used the textile as their picnic blanket. Lord knows this group knows how to start a trend; giant flower pins, Fendi baguettes, nameplate necklaces, the list could go on and on and on.

Anyway...Word on the street is that the wedding blanket can enhance the baby making powers and they protect the owner from the "evil eye."

The contrast of the sparkly sequins and the wool weaving presents a unexpected partnership.

From Morocco With Love:

Moroccan Wedding Blankets are an ancient Berber tradition that remains a part of the culture for traditional tribes in the Atlas Mountains. Weeks before a wedding ceremony, a very special blanket is woven for the bride, often by a female member of her own family. Lamb’s wool is hand spun and hand-loomed, infusing the blanket with baraka (blessings from God). Looms are treated as living things in Berber culture and command a unique reverence. Therefore, it’s believed that the tremendous prayer and care taken during the weaving process instills in the blanket a sort of talismanic power, to bring good fortune to the marriage, fertility to the bride and to avert the evil eye. The loomed blanket is then embellished with thousands of flat sequin “mirrors” that are meticulously sewn by hand, one by one, in a process that may take weeks to complete. Upon completion of the blanket, the nuptials are performed and the bride is draped in her blanket as she travels to her husband’s home. The blanket serves as a cape of sorts that is secured around the neck with often-elaborate ties.

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Tile for miles and miles

You thought it was tough to re-tile your bathroom, just look at this place, yowza!

The amazing craftsmanship and detail in this room is beyond impressive.

The great thing about the artistry of Moroccan tile is that you don't have to cover every square inch to make an impact. This Moorish nook looks so cool with the tile enhancing the negative space.

Or with this courtyard - there are at least 5 different patterns in place.

A fountain would make such a powerful feature in an entry or courtyard.

This sink by Kohler is a showstopper.

Mosaic House carries truly unique variations of Moroccan tile.

If you are sick of all the white subway tile, granite and travertine we have seen over the past couple of years this would certainly spice things up in the kitchen.

Another neat little nook where just the floor is tiled.

The shape of these tiles is so curvy, crazy and good.

images via Elle Decor, Mosaic House, Apartment Therapy, flickr

Rockin' the Moroccan

The Moroccan Pouf. So cheerful and fun, and since they come in a variety of colors it makes this already versatile accent piece a great "go to" item to liven up any room. They can be seen below in bedrooms, a nursery, kids playrooms, a media room and even a formal living room!

No sharp corners to worry about, just stuff the soft leather with old newspapers, bedding, etc. until it has reached its desired "poufiness."

Images via:

thehystackandneedleonline, welovedomino, styleathome, elle decor, unknown, martensen jones interiors, makingitlovely, elle decor, domino, caitlincreer, amanda nesbit, pamplemousse design

Dining at Dusk

Looks lovely. Calm, cool, inviting.

Much better than the hot, dry and uncomfortable heat we are having.

Keep cool and have a great weekend!

images via apartment therapy and the daily telegraph

This little piggy

Starting the college fund for the little one can be fun with one of these change savers.

rhinestone bank

Budget cuts piggy bank

Pig with Wings

gilded pig

glass cork piggy bank

You Urn-ed it!

Really like this idea of using a beautiful piece of painted pottery as the focal point for a courtyard fountain.

When choosing a piece remember the scale of the surrounding pool that will hold the water and the height of the walls, you don't want it to look disproportionate.

The placement of this one is right on. The urn sits on a pedestal that rises just far enough so that there is a small amount of water at the base. The accent tile around the inside lip really pulls the whole look together.

Such beautiful hand painted detail!