I first met Omar at a market in Bristol and I couldn’t resist buying a jar of Amlou – which was soon devoured at home. I love how they have…
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Dar Hafa is situated on the edge of one of my favourite parts of the city – the Marshan – not far from the Royal Palace and just around the corner…
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Dar Sinclair sits majestically in its 3 acres of glorious gardens overlooking the bay of Tangier. It is hard to believe that the taxis and traffic and bustle of the…
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Sometimes a single image can make the difference between obligation and inspiration when it comes to writing, and this image of Yayu Kusama’s Obliteration Room in Brisbane (via), was one…
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I have coffee, I have cake, and I am listening to The Noisettes as I sit down to read another chapter of my book. Earlier this week I posted this…
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I love seeing where the creative energy of people and places takes them, and Wak Wak Studio is a fresh and energetic collaboration finding its place in Tangier. The talent…
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On our last visit to Assilah we decided to try out the relatively new Chambre D’hote in the medina VillAzila We spent a year living in a riad just around…
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I have been following Nargisse on Instagram for some time now – drawn by her inspiring images and recipes that are so deeply rooted in Moroccan tradition yet have a…
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A little while ago I wrote about my experience in Marrakech attending a cooking course at the Amal Women’s Training Centre – and having followed the progress of Tangier based…
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I think the best way to describe Dar Scribe is that it is a perfectly formed little house with a really big view! I was lucky enough to make it…
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It is the journey this blog takes me on, through my love of all things design and travel, that keeps me going and inspired. And of course key to any…
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I seem to be surrounded by beautiful blues at the moment, and despite being a colour that is usually associated with summer and the beach, I have my eye on…
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Contemporary design is alive and well in Morocco, and, in my opinion, too often overlooked in favour of the lure of the traditions and crafts of the souks. Don’t get…
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Good morning – it feels like Monday despite the fact that its Tuesday, but in my defence I spent most of Sunday and Monday in transit and travelling “home”. Maybe…
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Not a lot of words on this post, just some inspiring images of this beautiful house in Tangier. Sitting quite literally on the northern edge of Africa with an incredible…
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It was the colours and designs of Amaz sneakers that initially caught my eye on Instagram, but it was the story behind the images that drew me in, so I…
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A major event in Assilah is the annual Arts Festival that takes place every summer – this showcases both visual and performing arts, and although there has been some criticism…
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image via Earlier this week I spent an interesting afternoon in Bristol at an Instagram workshop run by Matt Inwood – he does his workshop in a couple of different venues…
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Things have been quite busy in my neck of the woods, so I thought it might be time for a coffee break. I am pretty flexible about a lot of…
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This is the 1st of what I hope will become a monthly feature on my blog – a place to share what I am reading, listening to, watching or…
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Over the years we have stayed in quite a few different places in Assilah so I thought it would be a good idea to put them together in a list…
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I have written about these wonderfully patterned, handmade tiles before over HERE I love these tiles, and as a result have put together a limited range that I will be…
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Although it was the packaging of the beautiful L’art du Bain soaps that first got my attention, it is the quality of the products that keep me hooked.…
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I spent a wonderful morning at Amal Women’s Training Centre when I was in Marrakech a few months ago, learning to cook my favourite Moroccan dish . . . Lemon…
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After a lot of talk {and coffee} of Travel and Tangier and Textiles, the idea to put all of these concepts together into a holiday experience, sharing the bits of…
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I must confess I am a fair-weather market trader so nothing is planned until it there is some sunshine in place!! I travel through to Bristol for The Tobacco Factory…
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POP-UP PLANS 2018 I am in the process of making plans for a summer pop-up or 2 please sign up to our newsletter if you want to be kept informed…
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It is almost impossible for me to walk past a carpet shop in morocco without at least having a look and strange as it may sound, possibly even stroking the…
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While the steadfastly practical amongst you might rise an eyebrow at the thought of throwing a carpet down in the bathroom . . . I say just think of…
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Back in Tangier on the blog today, with a tantalising view of this beautiful home in the medina that is available via La Conciergerie Moderne. There are so many different options…
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A quick list of a few of my suggestions for places to stay, eat and shop in Marrakech. 1: Riad Linda – A lovely riad – friendly, inexpensive and great…
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via I often get asked about Marrakech . . . Recommendations for places to stay, eat, things to see, shop, buy And to be honest I tend to rely on…
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The ceramic designs of Tangier based designer Sarah were – if truth be told – one of the motivating inspirations of me starting my online SHOP. Spending time in Morocco…
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Maybe its my age (quite possible – I am teetering on the edge of grumpy old lady-dom!) or maybe it is rather the spirit of the age, as we all…
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It’s that time of the year when I start feeling all creative about cocktails. Its a christmas thing . . . It is also the time of the year that…
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Anyone who knows me, knows I struggle to start the day without my moka pot of coffee, so no surprise that this image caught my attention on instagram! It is…
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I dont know about you, but the events of the past year, months, few days, have left me feeling a little overwhelmed. Suddenly things feel strangely out of kilter. There is…
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We have just come back from a quick visit to Morocco and were lucky enough to be able to stay in Dar Ka in the seaside medina of Assilah. And…
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My eldest daughter and myself are partial to a pistachio or two . . .We do try and make a regular stop at the Nut Mans table at the Medina…
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its that time of year time to step away from my laptop shake out the beach towels and head for some sunshine Flights have been booked and we are looking…
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I have had a busy month on the home front with moving house taking up a lot of my time and energy so not a lot of time for blogging…
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By artist Rima Farah:{Tangier,Morocco} I first met Rima when I moved to Assilah and she fast became both a reference point for where to find ANYTHING in Tangier as well…
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Well, the term “collection” is possibly a slight exaggeration, but it is something I aspire to, and with this in mind I decided to make a start. These three prints…
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It was this image above that got my attention . . . I have been looking at ideas for lampshades and I love the organic shape and material of this…
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I like to think we are all nosy-by-nature when it comes to looking around other peoples homes, or is it just me?? I love getting a chance to look at…
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Feeling a little tired of the grey uk? Need something a little more exotic than your daily routine? Hop across to Gatwick and fly to Tangiers on Friday, and you…
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Glamping {Glamourous Camping} has become a bit of a buzzword, and lets face it, Morocco is made for Glamping! The rich history of the desert is one of tents and…
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I thought I would end the week up on a slightly heated note with some ideas and links of what to do with that jar of harissa sitting on your…
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By Laura and Dario of Atelier des Italiens: I have in the past shared some of the wonderfully creative images from Atelier des Italiens, and in fact some of their…
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Anette knows Tangiers like the back of her hand, so I knew I could depend on her to show us a few places in Tangier that are a little off…
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It’s funny how things come in waves . . . earlier this week I put a link on my facebook page to my Pinterest board: on the floor because I…
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and little bit more… I asked Sarah Charpentier Riani – the creative force behind Wak Wak Studio – to list her Five Favourite Things in Tangier. Il y a tellement…
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calm, understated, organic . . . all qualities that drew me to these images of this lovely holiday home in Tunisia. I think I could spend a lot of time…
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It is most definitely summertime in our corner of the world, and the living is feeling a little easier and a lot brighter! The sunshine has driven us out of…
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Olive groves and Orange blossoms . . . I have always had a bit of a thing for green and orange – olive green and burnt orange to be precise,…
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it was this beautiful vintage fish ornament that first drew my attention to this little shop in Assilah then one day I stepped inside and discovered a treasure trove of…
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I don’t know about you – but I am starting to feel like summer is almost within my grasp . . . Not quite but close! And so I am…
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I have in the past, mentioned a few places in Tangiers that I have stayed at and would happily and wholeheartedly recommend. I though it might be useful to put…
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As you may know – I am currently living in Assilah – yes the blog is called tea-in-tangiers, I know but that’s just because I have a thing for alliteration,…
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