Pillow Love: Maud Interiors UK

I have a weakness for pillows/cushions! I can't help it :) I have an entire closet filled with pillows much to my husbands dismay :) I can't buy everything I like but I can certainly admire them :) So when I spotted these striking cushions, I had to share them with you. Available at Maud Interiors these cushions are inspired by Morocco and made in Marrakesh. Designed by Sylive Pissard, the cushions make quite a statement in my opinion! The cushions are crafted from vintage kilims, using ribbons, silk screened  patterns and silk screened images of  Berber women.

To browse the entire collection, click here. Maud interiors is an online boutique offering an eclectic mix of travel-inspired, quirky, contemporary and vintage home accessories and gifts all handcrafted by global artisans.

So do you love them?

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Istanbul Beckons...

I've got travel on my mind as I am heading to Istanbul in a few weeks. Yay :) Turkey has been on my list of places to visit for a while now. While there is so much to see in Turkey, for now we are focusing on Istanbul. As a family, we do a fair amount of research before we travel. However, we are not big on conducted tours. The Rick Steves Guide Book is a constant companion and of course some extra research on the web always comes handy.

I would love to hear from you. For those of you who have traveled to Istanbul, please do share your experiences with me. Any tips and suggestions would be welcome.......favorite attractions, restaurants, shopping advice or anything else that comes to your mind??

I am eagerly waiting to hear from you :)

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Monday Musings

Hello there! I am looking forward to an exciting new week at MDC.  It has been a busy month and October seems to be whizzing past :) I have some travel plans in the near future and I am really excited.

Will keep this post a short one or now. I am popping in to wish you a great week ahead. I would love to sit in this beautiful veranda with a good book and a cup of tea :) 

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"The New Bohemians" Cool and Collected Homes

Happy Friday people!  I am so looking forward to the release of this book and had to share it with you. Justina Blakeney's much awaited book called " The New Bohemians" is now available for pre order on Amazon. So hop on over and grab yours :) Here is a bit of information about the book. 

"In The New Bohemians, LA-based designer Justina Blakeney defines the New Bohemians as creative individuals who are boutique owners and bloggers, entrepreneurs and ex-pats, artists and urban farmers. They embrace free-spirited, no-rules lifestyles and apply that attitude to all areas of their existence, including their homes"

Sounds interesting, don't you think? 


Image : Copyright Justina Blakeney