Teen Dream Room

July 18, 2012

My eldest daughter is fast approaching 10 years old, and her twin sisters are not far behind. With the thought of three teenage girls in the house soon, the idea of a separate living room for them is very appealing. This gorgeous room designed by Emily Mughannam for showcase 2012 would be absolutely perfect. Pop over to Emily's website, Em Design Interiors, and her blog, Lucite + Lavender, to see more.

The Girls in Marrakech

July 17, 2012

I very happily stumbled across a website called The Glamourai today. It's a blog by
Kelly Framel, a Brooklyn based stylist, and covers all the things we girls love - fashion, shopping, beauty and, of course, gorgeous home decor.

There is a series of blog postings that I spent quite some time pouring over, about a trip Kelly took with her good friend and photographer, Jamie Beck, to Marrakech, Morocco.
I have always wanted to go to Morocco, and am so inspired by Kelly and Jamie's photographs and story. The richness of the colour, textiles and pattern, the people and their culture, the architecture... it's all so gorgeous!

Kelly tries out the rug Jamie chose for her studio

Jamie looks stunning in red amongst all that gorgeous pattern

Shopping in the souk

My kind of heaven!

The local pharmacy

Beautiful lanterns

Traditional Moroccan mint tea

Exploring the Agafay desert - very 'Carrie and the girls'!

I can't think of a better way to spend the afternoon than relaxing in a tent in the Moroccan desert
sipping rosé with my best friend.

Pug Love

July 16, 2012

Have you noticed that pugs have become very popular these days?! You can't help but love these little guys - born with a face that only a mother could love ;) I love all dogs, but, to be honest, I am a big dog person. In saying that, if I was to choose a smaller dog, a pug would be top of the list. They just have such great character - cute but staunch!