My favorite Morccan Colour...

Happy Monday Everyone!

This Monday, I send you my most favorite Moroccan Colour...

It's peaceful, yet dramatic. Hipp, yet elegant...

Hope you have an inspiring week ahead xx

maison marrakech: Le Marchebag...

maison marrakech: Le Marchebag...: "The real summer season is coming and I'm sure you'll all be heading towards the sea, the beach, or the resort! What more do you need than..."

Le Marchebag...

The real summer season is coming and I'm sure you'll all be heading towards the sea, the beach, or the resort!
What more do you need than a trendy, hippie elegant marchebag!!
Marchebags aren't just a summer bag, but it came from France, where people picked up the local bags they use in everyday life in Morroco, and have turned it into a trend.

The most sought after designer bag in the world is Hermes' Birkin bag named after Jane Birkin, the British actress who became famous in France in the 70's. She looked effortlessly chic even when she was carrying a basket full of her shopping or groceries. In France, Marche bags (also known as the couffin bag) are a common sight in France and they are weaved in Morocco using palm tree leaves. They are light, sturdy, practical, versatile and 100% natural. They are also less harsh to the touch compared to baskets made in China. Saw some beautiful ones at a fair so I got one for grocery shopping. It will also be perfect for a picnic in the park.

Ask anyone French, and more or less, they will know "Marchebag"...Let's start this French/Moroccan Trend here too!!
Tell me what you think. Do you like Marchebags?

with love from Marrakech,

Mamounia-The Timeless Palace...

"Reminiscent of a far away time and place, La Mamounia evokes a modern day fairytale.

Such a haven is often sought after but rarely found.

Combining the best the modern world has to offer with traditional values, La Mamounia

provides an experience so unique, it becomes an integral part of the myth, that defines it..."

Jaques Garcia, Designer & Architect

Just love the beautiful red accent on the Moroccan Lamp!

Gorgeous in every detail....

A fab marriage of the Moorish & the Western Design

Just love these Ziln Designs...

A Moorish courtyard, living in its independant time, eternal...

La Mamounia is one of Marrakech’s most legendary hotels that was recently restored to the tune of US176 million under the watchful eye of acclaimed designer Jacques Garcia. Located close to the Souk and Madina with views of Koutoubia Mosque and the Atlas Mountains, La Mamounia is as Winston Churchill said in 1943 to Franklin D. Roosevelt; “the most lovely spot in the whole world”. It’s also the hotel that Carrie Bradshaw and her girlfriends stay in during Sex & the City 2 when they holidayed in Abu Dhabi (the move was actually filmed in Marrakesh.)

There are 209 rooms and 71 suites, two Michelin star restaurants – Le Francais and L’Italien – and three amazing bars to lounge stylishly in while you soak in the atmosphere before dinner. Check out Le Bar Marocain located on the rooftop which amazing views of the Atlas Mountains.

Facilities here are as you can imagine too are totally top-notch. There’s an amazing pool decorated with fish-scale tiles and flanked by palm trees. For those who love to spa, you’ve come to the right place. The marble and mosaic spa is decorated with ornate ceilings, arched columns and bold art deco lamps.

The spa even has its own signature products of black soap, Argan oil, rose water and organe blossom water and offers all Shiseido products for your treatments which you can choose to have from three hammams, nine treatment rooms and six outdoor massage cabins.

I loved staying at this hotel, it's simply a bliss, a dream, a romance come true. Live the ultimate Moorish Luxury...

Hope you can visit Mamounia one day...

 



A prier pour Marrakech (A prayer for Marrakech)-A Blue Marrakech

Hello Everyone,

I am back once again in London, as we were in Marrakech, and the desert of Sahara for 3 weeks. Once again, for those who don't know me, my hubby and our beautiful little daughter live in London & in Marrakech. We spend our time, creating and working in several different fields both in London/Marrakech...

2 weeks ago, Marrakech was bombed by one person who clearly was against any peace and religion. He bombed the most busiest and unique part of Marrakech, our wonderful SOUK (Jma El Fna). It was targeted to visitors who happily came to Marrakech to explore the exotic and beautiful country.
I pray for the victims whose lives were lost, and for Marrakech to overcome this terroistic deed.

I love Marrakech from my heart and although I am Japanese, consider it as my home. It's hippy, unique, sincere, and warm. "Islam" stands for "peace".
Blue is a peaceful colour, so today, I'm posting pictures of 'Majorelle' blue in hope Marrakech will restore its peace soon...
P.S. Majorelle blue is one of the most complex blue you could ever get, and this exact colour could only be made in Marrakech. You can't make this colour anywhere else.How special is that!

I shall be posting my blog more regularly from now on!
with much Love,

Lovely Easter Holiday...

It's thursday! One more day to go until Easter Holiday kicks in...I can't wait. We will be in Marrakech in our new home :o) We have been working on our new home for over a year now. It's coming along well, but we're still in the process of buying furniture etc...so, it might still take awhile till I could finally post it on my blog☆ Can't wait! Our interior decor is 100% moroccan, so stay tuned!

In the meantime, hope you have a lovely Easter Holiday. I will be busy thinking about my new collections for early summer. When I come back to London, I will be posting new items for my shop.
Stay tuned also for my new babouche collections!! I'll be bringing back spring-summer babouches which would fit perfect for your interiors. Bring a little Marrakech to your home...
Would you wear a babouche in your house?

Riad Charai...☆

It's getting hotter and hotter in Marrakech, and definately the summer is approaching.

August is quite unbareable in Marrakech because of the extreme heat (sometimes it goes +40 degrees!),

but otherwise, it's a perfect paradise for a summer holiday.

I always love a riad where there is a nice inspirational place to chill out and cool down, after coming back from the heat outside.

I'd love to introduce you another hidden gem riad called Charai. The name came from an aristocratic family who lived there in the 19th century.

This is riad is close to the centre Souk, Jma Efna, and is close to the famous Zaouia Mosque, and the Bab Tarhzout.

Just love this rustic design! Truely bohemian and elegant...

Love how they bring tradition and simplicity to style☆

Just imagine yourself chilling out in this cool shaded lounge after a long shopping day...

Endulge yourself in the very Moroccan setting, feeling like a goddess, restoring your energy...

Let me know how you like this riad...Do you feel like relaxing here? Do you get inspiration from the wonderful decor? For me, it's full of good vibes and inspiration...I am sure to visit to this magical place again!

Amour de Marrakech, maasalama!