Handmade Global Goods at an Affordable
If you haven't had the chance to visit Table Tonic yet, DO! As a former Creative Director of several well known magazines, Australian, Louise Bell knows all about style and can bring/ship it to you at an affordable price.
The online store is full of handmade and vintage global goods. Purchasing a few items, like the handmade Morroccan Pouffes or the hand stitched Indian Kantha Quilt, will make you look like you're a jetsetter with an eye for fabulous decor.
In addition to her online boutique, Louise has a great blog that is definitely worth visiting often. Oh, and if you're wondering if she ships outside of Australia, the answer is YES. Shipping is available to USA, Canada, Asia, New Zealand and the UK.
Bamileke Feather Juju HatHand Woven Ikat Cushions
Hand Stitched Indian Kantha Quilt
Bamileke Feather Juju Hat
Handmade Moroccan Pouffe (this one is my fave)
Vintage Moroccan Wedding Blanket
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Handmade Global Goods at an Affordable
Moroccan wedding blankets~a happy indulgence
A tinkly jingly spangled wedding blanket, vintage, from the Atlas Mountains.
Hand loomed wool~a heavy warmth that the Berber's created to keep warm on those cold desert nights.
These blankets have special talismanic powers woven into the threads, to protect the bride and groom. I thought that was appropriate.
This particular one that sung to me has found it's home on our guest room bed, as a bedscarf.
And look, quite a Nick Bantock effect when you throw vintage postcards on top-Best regards, George 1914
George was in Pompeii, in 1914. I love that stuff.
If you would love one of these scrumptious blankets for yourself, or a loved one to give as a Holiday gift...then please visit Maryam at My Marrakesh, or email maryam@mtds.com for more information. I promise you this, it is more than an investment, it is a treasure.
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MOROCCAN WEDDING BLANKETS
MOROCCAN WEDDING BLANKETS have the same ring to it. Does it? How are you darlings?!?! I am so sorry I was absent yesterday. Call the truancy officer. I will never do it to you guys again. I missed you all so much. It was a whirlwind of a weekend, but we have finally arrived at our final destination for good. A couple of things. 1. The boy graduated from law school this weekend with top honors. I could not be more proud. Seriously. 2. We finally packed up our last things (and were forced to leave some) last night and headed home to our new home for good. Richmond. 3. How in the hell is Blogfest going? I feel so out of the loop. I hope all of you are having a FAB time! Let's get to it.
So remember my master bedroom debacle? I had three aesthetics that I was toying around with, but I have finally arrived on the winner. You all have already been clued in on the plan for the headboard. I have decided to go the route of understated glam in our bedroom. I want all whites, creams, golds and silvers. Anything glitz, glam and metallic. Really. I want to keep the bedding simplistic and versatile with go to staples but also add an accessory with a twist. What might that be? The Moroccan Wedding Blanket. It is non-negotiable. It is happening. I love the pattern, texture and old world feel it brings to a space. It is so whimsical and brings such a special feel to anything it touches. For purposes of ease, I shall name it the MWB (Moroccan Wedding Blanket). But in effort to not be as annoying as Rachel Ray, I will not repeat the actual meaning of the acronym every time I mention the acronym. Promise.
Look at this amazing boho glam space. I love the mixture of whites,creams and metal. The bedding is everything I am going for. Look how gorg that blanket is. You cannot deny.
{decor pad}
Another beautiful MWB at play here. It is such a subtle accessory but doesn't it add so much character here? Loving all of the animal print/fur at play here. For serious.
{bit o honey}
Ahhhnn. None other than the fabulous JA at play here. Shocker. Another gorgeous MWB I shall steal. This one happens to bring a little more brown into the room but is nonetheless fabulous. Who is loving that leopard print bench? I could use it as a mock fainting couch. I am such an improviser.
The Parker Palm Springs by Jonathan Adler
Lovely space. Lovely florals. Lovely Moroccan. It is the perfect compliment to this feminine space. Instead of using this as an accent at the end of the bed, they used it on the ENTIRE bed. Too much? Never.
{decor pad}
I have to say. This MWB seen here, may be my very favorite. If anyone has seen ANYTHING like this...I mean ANYTHING, please let me know. It would be treated as an emergency.
{Lonny}
Lovely MWB on a daybed.
{Lonny}
What a fun, bright and eclectic space. Obviously a musician resides here. A very stylish one. I am pained that a guitar and a plate of apricots are covering up that glamorous MWB. Shame on them.
{pinterest}
Another fabulously feminine space. Another fabulous MWB. Is anyone else loving that chinoiserie wallpaper as much as I am? The Asian details are killing it.
{luuux}
Gorgeous neutral space glammed up with a MWB.
{laviva home}
So do you see what I am talking about? I cannot resist. Cannot. I have a few that I have my eyes on. One in particular from my girl crush Amber Lewis from Amber Lewis Design. Obsessed with her. Need this piece from her collection once I have $395 bones sitting around. I might die without it.
Moroccan Wedding Blanket 2
Some other fabulous pieces that I have my greedy eyes on are these awesome vintage MWB's by Red Thread Souk. It is an awesome store that has amazing exotic carpets, blankets and home decor. My new obsession.
Vintage Moroccan Wedding Blanket
Vintage Moroccan Wedding Blanket
Vintage Moroccan Wedding Blanket
Vintage Moroccan Wedding Blanket
Needless to say, it is going to make our master bedroom perfect. So if I don't get one soon, I may very well tantrum. Sigh. Love you loves! I will never leave you again!
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moroccan blanket
moroccan blanket
Moroccan Wedding Blankets
I am loving the sparkles on this Moroccan wedding blanket from Table Tonic. This Australian online store also carries the most delightful hand embroidered Mexican suzanis in all the colours of the rainbow. I’m most drawn to the white blankets and pillows…of course. Louise, of Table Tonic, is continuing to bring in new items, so be sure to check back often.
Moroccan wedding blanket
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Moroccan Wedding Blankets
I am loving the sparkles on this Moroccan wedding blanket from Table Tonic. This Australian online store also carries the most delightful hand embroidered Mexican suzanis in all the colours of the rainbow. I’m most drawn to the white blankets and pillows…of course. Louise, of Table Tonic, is continuing to bring in new items, so be sure to check back often.
Moroccan wedding blanket
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California Golf Resort
California Golf Resort
California Golf Resort: A natural fortress
On the outskirts of Casablanca, a complex series of luxury real estate have been made in recent years, transforming this area into a true metropolis suburb, as major U.S. cities. And this is only the beginning, as real estate professionals ensure that the luxury residential and hotel still has a bright future ahead of him. And it is far from being the only case in Casablanca, since the same trend is visible in other cities like Tangier, Marrakech, Essaouira and Agadir. Among these new projects luxury real estate in Casablanca, California Golf Resort apartment complex is a project reference.
At the heart of the forest
Directed by the real estate company Palmeraie Development, California Golf Resort apartment complex is located in the heart of the forest Bouskoura, at the exit of Casablanca. What makes this luxury residential complex a haven of peace and tranquility. Clean and green environment of sight give a unique charm to this natural fortress. Spread over more than 130 acres, the residential complex California Golf Resort includes 441 luxury villas, 559 luxury apartments. Added to this is a 5 star hotel meets the international standards of the most demanding material. The designers of complex résidentielCalifornia Golf Resort also planned all utilities normally accompany this kind of luxury amenities. Indeed, California Golf Resort include a business center, a spa, a golf course of 18 holes, in addition to shops and restaurants.
Sophisticated architecture
The average price of a house in California Golf Resort is 4.5 million dirhams, while that of a flat a little more than 100 m² of 1.8 million dirhams. Executive Floor apartments California Golf Resort are equipped with the most innovative concept in Casablanca, with private pool on the terrace, Brazilian inspiration. The residential complex Golf Resort California spends more than 70% of its area to parks, recreation and golf. The site California Golf Resort is further defined as an area whose own ecosystem exceptional sunshine duration is around 300 days per year. And beyond the natural attractiveness, California Golf Resort is characterized by modern architecture and sophisticated infrastructure to international standards.
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Assoufid Golf Club
Assoufid Golf Club
Opening in September 2011, Assoufid's 18-hole, world-class golf course has been designed by Scottish golf professional Niall Cameron. Idyllically set on amazing natural contours against a stunning backdrop of the Atlas Mountains, it features an inviting Club House and Golf Academy.
Membership of this exclusive and challenging course is limited to 300, with immediate, guaranteed inclusion for all villa owners, who will always enjoy priority of play.
The Golf Academy offers cutting-edge technology, including computer studio suites and club-fitting analysis, plus a dedicated driving range with shaded tees and practice area. PGA-qualified golf professionals provide advice and full-time lessons.
The well-appointed Club House offers indoor and outdoor dining.
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casablanca golf
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djellaba man
Djellaba (Berber: Jellaba; Darija: (جلابة)) (also djellabah, galabiya, jellāb(a))[1] is a Berber traditional long, loose-fitting unisex outer robe with full sleeves worn in the Maghreb region of North Africa and in Arabic-speaking countries along the Mediterranean.
A djellaba worn in Fes, Morocco
Traditionally djellabas are made of wool in different shapes and colors though nowadays lightweight textile djellabas have replaced wool djellabas in emigrant communities in the West, e.g., Paris, Brussels, et cetera. Among the Berbers, or Imazighen, such as Imilchil in the Atlas Mountains, the color of a djellaba indicates the marital status (single or married) of the bearer—a dark brown djellaba indicating bachelorhood.[citation needed] Traditionally, djellabas reached down to the ground but the lightweight textile djellabas are somewhat slimmer and shorter. Men often wear a light-colored djellaba sometimes along with a red fez hat and soft yellow slippers (balgha, Arabic: بلغه, or babouche) for religious celebrations and weddings.
Almost all djellabas of both styles (male or female) include a baggy hood called a qob (Arabic : قب) that comes to a point at the back. The hood is of vital importance for both sexes, as it protects the wearer from the sun, and in earlier times was used as a defense against sand being blown into the wearer's face by strong desert winds. In colder climes, as in the mountains of Morocco and Algeria, it also serves the same function as a winter hat, preventing heat loss through the head and protecting the face from snow and rain. It is not uncommon for the roomy hood to be used as an informal pocket during times of nice weather; it can fit loaves of bread or bags of groceries.
Traditional djellabas are generally made of two types of material, cotton for summer wear and coarse wool for the winter. The wool is typically obtained from sheep living in the surrounding mountains.
The Islamic religion is also a key factor in the way that Moroccan people dress. The djellaba covers the whole body and is therefore an acceptable modest outfit for both men and women.
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Hooded djellaba for men. The word dejellaba comes from the Arabic word "jallaba" which means: attractive! Every region in Morocco has its own style and fabric used.
This is a very comfortable garment worn by men and women and gender is distinguished by color and style.
One size fits most! Made to be easily altered for height!
morocco Plants
Plants can supply the following listed varieties. Most photos of the olive trees listed have been taken from one of our motherstock areas in QLD. All of our olives trees are propagated from mature trees of bearing age to ensure the earliest possible start bearing in the nursery stock supplied. Trees are available all year but forward ordering is recommended.
Although Plants can provide you with useful information regarding varietal selection for your area, we also recommend that you undertake you own local research to determine:
The varieties that are performing best in your area and,
Which varieties are preferred by the processor/market you intend to supply.
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Native Plants & Animals of Tennessee
Native Plants & Animals of Tennessee
Michelle A. Rivera, Demand Media
The mockingbird is Tennessee's official state bird.
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Tennessee is one of the most biodiverse states in the country, according to the official Tennessee website, TN.gov. It has more than 300 species of fish, 80 types of mammals, 130 species of reptiles and amphibians and more than 340 kinds of birds. Add in the invertebrates such as snails, mussels and crayfish, as well as thousands of insects, and Tennessee becomes a wonderland of flora and fauna. Several native plants and animals have become the official ambassadors representative of the state of Tennessee.
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Native Plants & Animals of Morocco
Native Plants & Animals of Morocco
Tour the Sahara Desert while in Morocco.
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Morocco offers much more than just long stretches of arid desert. Visit this North African country not only for its rich history, vibrant culture and long-standing traditions, but also for the beauty and intrigue of its landscape and wilderness. With more than 40 different ecosystems, Morocco is home to great animal and plant life diversity. Many of the animals in the country are endangered, in part to city expansion, but national parks and preserves as well as vast expanses of forest allow for numerous mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians.
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Morocco's Coastline
Morocco's coastline stretches along both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Coastal cities like Tangiers, Casablanca, Essaouira and Safi offer plenty of opportunities for tourists to view marine life, including dolphins, porpoises, sea birds and the extremely endangered Mediterranean monk seal. Souss-Massa National Park, a bird refuge, sits along the River Massa, which runs into the Atlantic Ocean. The endangered bald ibis is one of the park's frequent visitors. The river itself is home to large populations of ducks, including the marbled duck and the red-crested pochard, as well as mammals like the Algerian hedgehog, brown hare and African wild cat and a host of reptiles and amphibians.
Desert Wildlife
The western Sahara lies within Morocco and despite its extreme heat during the daylight hours, it is home to a wide variety of animal species. Tourists taking camel-trekking tours of the Moroccan desert may get the chance to see animals like the Dorcas gazelle, the smallest gazelle in the world, or the Fennec fox, the smallest fox in the world. These animals are often most active in the early mornings and the evenings, staying hidden during the day because of the scorching temperatures. Other Moroccan desert animals include rodents, snakes, gerbils, golden jackals, addax and lizards.
Atlas and Rif Mountains
Morocco's Atlas and Rif mountains were once home to the Barbary lion, now nearly extinct. Parc Zoologique National in Morocco's capital city, Rabat has a breeding program for this lion species. If you plan to take part in a mountain trekking tour, you may get an opportunity to see other indigenous, mountain-residing creatures like the Barbary macaque, a primate; wild boars; eagles; cardinals; lizards and butterflies.
Plant Life in Morocco
Morocco is home to diverse plant species that are found all throughout the country. Visitors to the coastal regions will likely encounter plants like casuarina, eucalyptus, loquat and acacia. Morocco's mountainous areas are home to forest plants and trees, including the cork oak, evergreen oak, holm oak, juniper, cedar, fir and pine. Visit the plains to find cork oaks, olive trees, argan-thorny trees, scrub brush and alfalfa grass.
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court yard and fabulous types of gardens…
court yard and fabulous types of gardens…
In the North African land of Morocco, every dar-dwelling, religious institution, or commercial building is organized around an interior… walled courtyard that provides privacy from the bustle of urban streets and an outdoor space for social interaction and tranquil meditation. Over the course of centuries, ornamental schemes have evolved to incorporate not only native plant life but also intricate water features and patterned tile work known as zellij, all of central significance to the Moroccan culture and climate.
Vitally important for providing shade and catching breezes in an arid landscape, Moroccan gardens are designed and cultivated with vibrant color and aromatic plants. Court yards and the gardens, author Achva Benzinberg Stein explores the three main types of gardens—the simple and elegant paved patio form of the ouest ed-dar, the more elaborately planted riyad, and the agdal, an open, cultivated landscape. Striking color photographs, including numerous aerial views, show gardens and courtyards in Marrakech, Fez, and elsewhere.
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