Morocco Time

I’ve been looking for a new set of dinnerware – not wanting to spend a lot, since I probably won’t ship it to Morocco, and something almost non-destructible for everyday use.

What do you all think of these:

Blue and White Moroccan Inspired Outdoor Dinnerware
Melamine outdoor dining dinnerware has come a long way since it was first introduced in the 1930’s. It’s just as durable as ever – it won’t chip, crack or break and it’s dishwasher safe, but now it’s available in many different beautiful colors and patterns like this blue and white Moroccan inspired set. Sold as a set of four place settings. Each setting includes a 12’’, 10’’ and 8’’ plate and a 6’’ bowl. 16 total pieces.

Driven by a strong nesting instinct (hey, it’s chilly here in November!), I’ve been looking for new items to decorate my teeny (about 1,000sq ft) apartment.

What do you think of this pillow/fabric?

“Though inspired by traditional Moroccan designs, the Donghia textile team has created an updated and modernized collection with a modern edge and a universal appeal which moves away from its African origins and makes it applicable to multiple design vocabularies. These textiles are called the Literary Collection – a series of five incredible textiles, each named for a famous travel writer. Theroux (on pillow), the largest scaled of all the Literary Collection, resembles Neruda (background), but this time the geometrics are multi-colored.“

I didn’t hear about this conference until today – darn! I’d probably sell my liver if I could somehow be magically transported to it.

Changing Trends in Architectural Design Education: Sharing Experiences and Building Partnerships across the Mediterranean Rim
CSAAR First International Conference

The Center for the Study of Architecture in the Arab Region (CSAAR)
(www.csaar-center.org)

In Collaboration with the National School of Architecture, Rabat, Morocco
14-16 November, 2006

It would be so fascinating to see how old ways of designing (basically, everything’s in the “ma’alem’s” head!) are being integrated with new technology.

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer had an interesting $500 “Moroccan” room makeover – see what you think… Read the rest of this entry »