Hello...
I have been working on my newest collection of fabric for fall...the designing phase and got so caught up yesterday that I forgot to post... good grief. At least it was because I was on a really good roll....Anyhow....
One of the things I loved about the way that Maryam from Peacock Pavilions decorated was her ability to put all of us (12) at a table and it felt seamless...she layered her table cloths. Love the idea. (I am sure that for some of you this is old news :-) ) I don't have one long enough tablecloth for our table when the entire family is over so now I just layer three different cloths. I took two - 2 yard pieces of Mystic and stitched them around the edges like you would a pillow. Turned them right side out and pressed. Whipped stitched the opening and took my walking foot and ran some stitching to secure the two pieces of fabric. So easy... they wash well and they are two sided! Bonus!
Part of why I want to share this place with you is for the design that is incorporated into every aspect of this place....
The dining tent...
The stenciling on the tent... amazing.... the floor is covered in soft Berber rugs (no shoes allowed).
This is the main living area of the house we stayed in. There are two houses apart from the main house. These two houses are were the guest stay. The main house is the families living quarters, the kitchen and the main living communal area...
Artifacts from all over Africa adorn the houses....as well as kitties!
view from the roof top...
The main house....
The property they own has a olive grove on it...the small batches of olive oil produced from their grove is really yummy.
And yes they do have peacocks....they used to roam free but they found that they had no disregard for interiors....and that is hard to get out of a Berber rug!!
Scout the resident lab!
The pool....
The path from my house through the olive grove to the main house. They are called meditation paths because the stones are either a little too close together or a little too far apart in turn making you conscious of each and every step. I loved starting my morning walking this path being in the moment noticing the small delicate details of the ground cover and the olive trees.
Our crew....
Mystic Blue blog winner is Sarah M. (you have been emailed).... Thank you all for you wonderful comments.....I am so in love with blue, glad to know I am not alone!
This trip through the inspiration of Mystic is winding down... The last post will be on Monday.... I have some bundles of the entire collection to give away... Three to be exact! Leave a comment....See you then!
xo
Valori
Thank you for the beautiful pictures and sharing all the wonderful ideas. Love the meditation path. Thanks for explaining why they are called that. I learn so much from reading your blog!
Posted by: Sandy A in St. Louis | January 27, 2016 at 05:00 PM
Your pictures inspire me so much. I am such a fan of all shades of blue.
Posted by: Arlinda Smith | January 27, 2016 at 08:09 PM
Love seeing all your pictures!
Posted by: Paula Ramsey | January 27, 2016 at 08:44 PM
Gosh, makes me want to go to Morocco. I love your fabric line
Posted by: Sue Reinhart | January 27, 2016 at 08:50 PM
Love the photos and the fabrics.
Posted by: Joan Eady | January 28, 2016 at 03:18 AM
The tablecloths are great and layering is a wonderful idea.
Posted by: Carol W | January 28, 2016 at 05:14 AM
i love that the steps are varied and make you think...
Posted by: Jenny | January 28, 2016 at 09:18 AM
Thank you for sharing your pictures and inspiration for ideas/fabric! I love the meditation path!
Marlae
Posted by: Marlae | January 28, 2016 at 09:45 AM
Beautiful, I have always loved olive trees.
Posted by: Tanya | January 28, 2016 at 09:40 PM
Thanks for sharing this magical place with us!
Posted by: Megan | January 29, 2016 at 12:12 AM
This is such a beautiful spot, I can see why you wanted to immortalize your visit in fabric.
Posted by: Mara | January 29, 2016 at 09:36 AM
Beautiful. Love the idea of layering tables. beds too!
Posted by: Marthabilski | January 29, 2016 at 12:25 PM
Love seeing your inspiration process! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Shaena green | January 29, 2016 at 01:53 PM
The meditation path is amazing! Mystic really embodies the sights and experiences of your trip in such a tangible way that I love. Thank you for sharing your why behind the collection.
Posted by: Martha | January 29, 2016 at 05:32 PM
Love, love, this quilt but the directions from @robertkaufman.com are not clear. Please help.
Posted by: LaTanya | February 12, 2016 at 07:21 PM