Do you remember Laurence Landon? That adorable and charming French designer of lovely things -- including candle holders and lights -- in Marrakech?

The lucky blogging girl was on hand for the opening of her new showroom in Sidi Ghanem, Marrakech's industrial zone just outside the city, where those in the know come to shop.......

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In her vintage haute couture, Laurence arranged the flowers until they were just so....
And lit the candles of her own beautiful pieces, one by one.
Until everything was flickering and aglow.

Soon it was all perfect and ready....
The guests began to trickle in, and there was much oohing and aahing by candlelight....

Moments later Laurence Landon's showroom was full.  Why there was even Serge, the jeweler, and Valerie, the realtor to New York's fabulous interior designer (and blogger) Martin Raffone (who is buying a little riad in Marrakech....)

They all devoured the most delicious canapes (Oh, those French....they do see to every little detail, don't they?)

And admired more of Laurence Landon's work, with its shimmering inlays.  (So elegant that it made her think of this special blogging Canadian interior designer, visiting Marrakech over Christmas.... )
Then they feasted on the very prettiest crumpets....

Followed by yet more  coveting of Laurence Landon lights....

And drank glasses of wine.....
Not quite as many glasses as Landon candles but nonetheless.......
And when the evening was over, the blogging girl hopped on the back of the wine bottle's camel and set off for her Marrakech home in the olive grove.......

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Laurence Landon

324 Z.I. Sidi Ghanem

40000 Marrakech

Tel:  063-727002

Monday-Friday: 2-6:30 and by appointment

Gorgeous new fabric collection at Andrew Martin UK.

When I saw this photograph in housemartin a couple of day back, apart from the beautiful nursery the thing that got my attention was the huge 'Urli' a traditional Indian vessel. This got me curious and I read a bit about it online, but then today I pick up one of the old issues of 'Design Today' magazine from my table, and what do I see 'Petersham Nurseries' again. So taking a cue, here I am posting about this breathtakingly beautiful nursery which is an antique store and also a cafe. Francesco and Gael Boglione the owners of Petersham Nurseries in West London have travelled extensively around the world and to India. Which can be seen in these beautiful antiques and memorabilia that they have hand-picked and displayed so well in the nursery.
Raja Ravi Varma prints & Tanjore Paintings are displayed against blinds made of natural fibres.
The cart that is used by Indian Street vendors has been used very charmingly to prop pots.
A traditional bell compliments an exotic orchid plant.

Here are more examples of gifts that House Beautiful was suggesting chic readers buy in December 1968. These happen to be from the $25 or under category. There's a 14" stain-resistant cocktail tray with bird and branch motif, priced at $14. The tray is accompanied by "Ripple" stacking glass designed by Timo Sarpaneva, $4 each.

The copper-clad stainless-steel crepes pan has a round warmer for Sterno. $25.
BTW: If you are passionate about ribbon, be sure to read this related post from Kaari Marie.

Also, the red Greek key ribbon that I ordered from M & J arrived today. It's very easy to work with and ties nicely, so I heartily recommend it. (For more paper ideas visit Paper Mojo.)