Wintering

A big thank you to my friend, SC, and her entire family for treating us to a couple of unforgettable moments during our stay in Morocco.

I mean, really. Who gets to attend a private party on a roof terrace in Hivernage--the new, cool, chic part of Marrakesh--then go to a private estate the next day (yes, we'll just call it an estate) for an exquisite and delicious Moroccan lunch in the beautiful Palmeries. We did, that's who.

SC is fellow mom at the French Lycée, where we became friends and running buddies a couple of years ago. Our friendship led to me writing up the website content for her new company, KSAHAR (website coming soon!) and, eventually, to getting together in Morocco last month while all of us were on school holiday.

SC is French-Moroccan and grew up in Casablanca. Her parents made their way to Marrakesh where they own a highly-touted design and furniture company in Hivernage. I'm so excited for SC to launch KSAHAR, which merges the artisan quality and authentic materials of Africa, and beyond, with the innovative, chic furniture designs of her partner, an established Dutch interior designer.

SC and her parents were so very gracious, and we are grateful for the opportunity to spend time with them and to enjoy a unique local experience. And we are all the more appreciative given that SC is pregnant with her third child and probably could have used a little R&R while we were in town. Merci beaucoup! Bisous!

From the roof terrace, you can see the walls of the medina. 

At the shop in Hivernage:

The Palmeries:

Lunch is served:

Thanks so much, SC!