Morocco has always been one of those mysterious, exotic places on my bucket list, but only recently did it really pop up on my radar. I was deciding where to go to scout a new group trip this past February when I found out Morocco was about to reopen for tourism. It felt like a sign, and I am all ab
If you're on the hunt for a rich source of garden ideas with Moroccan influences, this blog post has you covered! We have a variety of inspirations here...
This is post number one of a three part series on Moroccan style interiors. If you like this beautiful style,then you must become acquainted with the man that first brought the look into the spotlight.Born in Tennessee, educated at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and briefly a resident of Rome, the high priest of Moroccan interiors, Bill Willis found a foothold in North Africa in the mid-1960s and never left.—Willis's wedding present to friend Paul Getty Jr and his new bride Talitha was a Moroccan honeymoon. Willis tagged along. The trip ended in Marrakech and none of them wanted to leave. So the Gettys bought the Palais de la Zahia, commissioned by the Glaoui of Marrakech in the 18th century. Willis worked on the Getty House, twice, then designed one for the Rothchilds and another for fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent next to Majorelle Gardens. The list goes on like a who's who of global elite expats in Marrakech. Morocco had almost forgotten its indigenous architectural and design history, until Willis's fresh eye came along to rejoice in its rainbow palette and subtle variations on ancient Islamic themes. He developed a style based on traditional Moroccan references (arches, painted woodwork, geometric patterns in tiling) but imbued with his own slightly camp sense of humor. Willis once again brought the Moroccan style into the visual vocabulary of the American and European fashion forward viewer. Music to enhance your visit!! google.com Moroccan craftsmanship was on its way to extinction when an unknown decorator arrived in Marrakech in the 1960s. Bill Willis revived the skills of artisans—and the crumbling homes of expats—with a glory yet unmatched. At Villa Oasis, home of Yves Saint Laurent , Willis's talent shines undimmed online.wsj.com The vestibule at Yves Saint Laurent's Villa Oasis features traditional Moroccan treatments such as carved plasterwork, marble and tile floors and tooled metalwork on the arched door. elledecor.com One of the six brilliantly tiled bathrooms at Dar Es Saada—the guesthouse at fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent’s Marrakech retreat—was designed by Bill Willis in a different and distinctive style. elledecor.com www.thedesignfairy.com Yves Saint Laurent's Marrakech retreat. online.wsj.com The salon vert at Villa Oasis; the consoles on the right were painted by Jacques Majorelle, who was responsible for the original layout of the Villa and its garden. google.com architecturaldigest.com architecturaldigest.com google.com cityzenart.blogspot.ca Decorative doors & elaborate tile-work in Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech Interior. Designed by Bill Willis. tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com Working with designers Bill Willis in Marrakesh and Jacques Granges in Paris, Yves Saint Laurent turned his villa into a museum of Moroccan handicraft. Yves Saint Laurent said was was his 'favorite room in the world.' online.wsj.com In the library, entirely designed by Willis, employing traditional wood-carving and stenciling techniques, armchairs from Brazil once belonged to the decorator. On the wall hangs Bergé's collection of Orientalist paintings . cityzenart.blogspot.ca Blue Green Mosaic Fireplace. Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech Interior. Designed by Bill Willis. tumblr.com An alcove in the salon vert brings together several traditional techniques: a richly painted carved cedar arch; intricate tile work; and a slick marble floor. google.com The master bedroom in Villa Oasis. Willis's final project, begun a month before his death—was completed by Bergé. The cedar paneling is painted with Moroccan motifs. online.wsj.com The still popular restaurant Dar Yacout in Marrakech, designed by Willis. architecturaldigest.com Ornately carved stucco entrance to the main sitting room at Willis’s own Marrakech home, a former royal harem. Photo: Lisl Dennis google.com Talitha Getty's house, Marrakech, interior by Bill Willis. tumblr.com architecturaldigest.com An internal courtyard designed by Bill Willis in Talitha Getty’s villa in Tangier. One of the bedrooms and the dining room at the Willis-designed Hotel Tichka in Marrakech. Photo: Lisl Dennis Click here to see the previous post! http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2013/04/ohhhhhh-those-pastel-interiors.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer
During the hedonistic 1960’s when rock stars flooded the Pink City, Algerian born fashion designer, Yves Saint Laurent, visited Marrakech for the first time with his partner, Pierre Bergé. Intrigued by the intoxicating Matisse-like palette of the Jardin Majorelle, the couple saved the gardens from demolition.
If you're on the hunt for a rich source of garden ideas with Moroccan influences, this blog post has you covered! We have a variety of inspirations here...
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(2024) Visiting Taghazout and Paradise Valley were highlights on my Morocco adventure. Read on for my guide to this surf town & nearby Paradise Valley!
Spread the loveWhen it comes to transforming your living space into a haven of exotic beauty and tranquility, Moroccan interior decorating stands out as a rich and vibrant choice. This design style, deeply rooted in North African culture and aesthetics, offers a unique blend of color, texture, and pattern that can bring an energizing and …
The palm-studded paradise transcends time and trend, just like its creator. Tour Oscar de la Renta's former home, reimagined by Philip Vergeylen.
Taghazout is a charming little fishing village 20 kilometers north of Agadir. It's one of those typical towns where you can find s...
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Casbah Cove is a luxury designed Moroccan riad by Gordon Stein Design, nestled in Palm Desert, California’s most upscale gated community, Bighorn Golf Club.
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Paradise Valley is like a small oasis filled with palm trees in the middle of the mountains! It's actually a part of the Tamraght ...
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I took my first trip to Morocco and compiled my travel outfits to help you prepare and pack for a trip to Morocco, which is a more conservative country.
After yesterday's little piece of paradise I can't stop thinking about my next holiday, how about you?! That's why I thought we could explore a similarly beautiful and inspiring home today, yet in a
Le Riad Yasmine Is a welcoming and cozy hotel in the medina of Marrakech. It's stylish, with a gorgeous rooftop terrace and swimming pool.
This 2 day marrakech itinerary including Bahia palace, Marrakech Museum, Ben Yousef Madrasa and the souks.
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Built in the style of a traditional riad, this sprawling mansion features a central courtyard, a retractable glass ceiling, and fountains galore.
Turquoise waters palm trees and mountains abound in Paradise Valley. Book your place now on our six-day Morocco group adventure with TRIPS by Culture Trip.
Name: Nina and Mohamed and their kids, Alima, Maymuna, and Inès Location: Fes, Morocco Size: 500 square meters (5382 square feet) Years lived in: 2 years; Owned Nina, who left Los Angeles a few years ago, found both love and a paradise in Fes. She’s a textile designer, a sourcing consultant and the founder of Artisan Project, and she lives in a fabulous riad in the Old Medina of Fes with her husband, Mohamed—a Fez native, doctor, and Sunday painter—and their kids.
Alongside the renowned Parisian design firm, Chandelier Creative founder Richard Christiansen turned a decrepit onetime adult-film studio into a colorful paradise
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