Maryam in Marrakesh's Profile

Display Name: Maryam in Marrakesh
Personal URL: http://www.moroccanmaryam.typepad.com
Member Since: 8/3/07

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oooh, how very fun to see my floors here!

The script floor was done with the help of Melanie at Modello Designs. I wrote the text, picked the font and sent it to Melanie. I told her I wanted it to be laid out in a page format and gave her the measurements of the room. She figured out how to best lay it out within those parameters and created a custom stencil for me that is laid out like a sticker puzzle on the floor. I can't recommend Melanie enough and her prices are reasonable for what she offers. http://www.modellodesigns.com/

As for the chair............it was an ebay find (I'm a thrifty as well as a crafty girl). I customized it as a desk chair by slip soddering wheels onto the bottom of the legs.


Apartment Therapy DC | Painted Concrete Floors
8/26/09 10:32 AM

oooh love this! I'm doing a succulent garden on my roof in Marrakech. 45 plants down, 150 to go....eeek.


Apartment Therapy Re-Nest | Inspiration: Wall of Succulents
7/25/09 12:50 AM

These Beni Ourain carpets are beautiful and they go with absolutely everything. The Beni Jarmouche carpets are equally fab and cozy. These types of carpets are made in the mid- and high Atlas mountains where it is chilly, and something warm is called for. And they have actually been popular for over 30 years! Unfortunately, the new Beni Ourains are inferior in quality, often using a synthetic blend (rather than all wool) and using bleach to make the wool creamier looking, rendering the fibers fragile. The vintage ones are great and don't pill or shed.

They sell at ABC Carpet & Home and other similar vendors for $4000

I did a post on them on my blog a while back: http://moroccanmaryam.typepad.com/my_marrakesh/2008/12/moroccan-beni-ourain-carpets-time-to-get-cozy.html

And I have a little collection of them for sale at discount prices. You can see pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mymarrakesh/sets/72157604504345411/


Apartment Therapy New York | Deep Pile Moroccan Rugs in April March's Elle Decor
3/11/09 5:32 AM

oh that shower! So fabulous!


Apartment Therapy New York | Modern Bathrooms from the 1100 Architect Portfolio
3/8/09 3:03 AM

sigh. that white chandelier. so lovely.


Apartment Therapy Chicago | Best DIY Ideas to Steal From the AT:Chicago House Tours
2/25/09 6:53 PM

I am totally devastated. Domino was my fave shelter mag. I adored Blueprint, too. I am so depressed that I think I need to sit vigil or whatever.

For inspiration now.......Cote Sud, Marie Claire Maison, Marie Claire Idees, Vogue Living, and Maison du Maroc.

But nothing will be able to replace Domino for me. I used to have people carry it out to Marrakech for me and treasured it.


Apartment Therapy San Francisco | Goodbye, Domino: Which Magazine Will Replace It ? Conde Nast Closing Domino Magazine
1/30/09 5:31 PM

I think that this looks just fantastic. Jeanine is super stylish. I covet the polka dotted paper lanterns.


Apartment Therapy San Francisco | House Tour: Jeanine's Smooth and Soulful Home San Francisco
1/30/09 5:21 PM

Super lovely! But I am not sure about that mattress on the floor - seems a bit strange to me -- too dorm room for this sophisticated interior and I don't get the high nightstands. I mean how would that work in reality?

The artwork is stunning!


Apartment Therapy New York | Marcel Marongiu's Paris Apartment Marie Claire Maison
1/10/09 2:37 PM

oooh love those rough hewn walls.


Apartment Therapy New York | Alphabet City Budget Renovation The New York Times 12.31.08
1/10/09 2:26 PM

eeek, thanks for the shout! This kilim is so beautiful in person:)


Apartment Therapy San Francisco | Vintage Moroccan Kilim from Maryam at My Marrakesh
11/7/08 7:49 AM

Oh man......love this. I am going to see if I can have something like this made in Marrakech. Maybe out of found wood.


Apartment Therapy Chicago | At On: Where To Find This Magazine Rack
11/5/08 7:51 AM

That last one is dramatic!


Apartment Therapy Chicago | Before and After: 3 Budget Makeovers
10/24/08 5:02 PM

So cool. Love the exposed edges:)


Apartment Therapy Los Angeles | Flat Pack Love: Flat Jack Melbourne
10/24/08 12:05 AM

Fab idea!


Apartment Therapy San Francisco | Look! Fabric Scarf Holder
10/24/08 12:03 AM

Lovely but quite stark, almost like they just moved in. Where are the objects piled on the side tables. And where is the coffee table? I wonder if people can really live this way.


Apartment Therapy Chicago | A Vintage Modern Mashup in Minnesota Dwell
10/23/08 11:57 PM

These are incredible!


Apartment Therapy San Francisco | Book Mobiles from Shop House
9/24/08 1:28 PM

OMG, I want one for me:)


Apartment Therapy Chicago | Wowo Ellipse Dog Bed by Vûrv Design
9/24/08 1:26 PM

PLEASE, I need that red blanket. AT....HELP! Where can I find it?


Apartment Therapy Chicago | Inspiration: Scandinavian Modern Apartment
9/15/08 6:44 AM

Just totally amazing. I have never seen anything like these.


Apartment Therapy Chicago | Best of Modern Wallpaper: Studio Nommo
8/1/08 10:39 AM

I've just posted some really beautiful blown glass in case you want to take a peek.........

http://moroccanmaryam.typepad.com/my_marrakesh/2008/07/egypt-and-the-magic-of-egyptian-blown-glass.html


Apartment Therapy New York | Cobalt Highball Glasses by Javier and Efrén
7/26/08 11:05 AM