Sugar Rush

Sugar Rush. London, England. March 2016. 

I saw Sugarhouse Studios featured on a few Instagram feeds I follow and was taken by the hand painted tiles on the exterior. I took mental note and when I visited London in March, I was excited to have the chance to see this in person. Sugarhouse is an artist's space tucked in East London near Stratford and the Olympic Stadium, a long trek by tube and double decker from city center, but worth every step. The working space was closed the day I visited so I did not get a chance to see Sugarhouse in action, however I did get an up close view of this beautiful pastel patchwork. It's impressive both in scale and craftsmanship; springtime on a façade. 

Blue

Blue. Istanbul, Turkey. November 2012.

I visited Sultan Ahmed Mosque, better known as The Blue Mosque, in 2012 and it was one of the most stunning domes I have ever seen in person. The blue tiles reflect incredible light and the craftsmanship is something I still have a hard time comprehending. Istanbul is one of the most artistically stimulating places I have visited and this stunning mosque is one of the reasons why I could see myself living in there. 

Mesmerizing Patterns of Marrakech

Geometric patterns + colorful tiles + intricate carvings = absolute inspiration. It is impossible to leave Marrakech and not be enamoured with the patterns that weave through the city. In Marrakech, the details take center stage. 

Find the patterns pictured above at:

• Ensemble Artisanal
• Peacock Pavilions
• Palais de la Bahia
• Spa at Royal Mansour
• Ben Youssef Madrasa
• Le Tanjia
• Marrakech Menara Aiport

You can also find these places listed on my map of Marrakech here.