Buxton Books & Tour Charleston Headquarters

Buxton Books is proud to host Meryanne Loum-Martin in-store for a signing of Inside Marrakesh: Enchanting Homes and Gardens. A portion of the proceeds from book sales during this signing will be donated to the Ibu Foundation. On Wednesday, March 8, Meryanne Loum-Martin - author of Inside Marrakesh: Enchanting Homes and Gardens - will be coming to Charleston straight from Morocco for an International Women’s Day celebration with the Ibu Foundation. While she’s in town, she’s going to stop by the bookstore for a signing of her book. Stop between 12:00 - 1:30 pm, to grab a signed, personalized copy of Inside Marrakesh. This is a free, in-store event with no RSVPs required. We are happy to announce that a portion of the proceeds made from Meryanne’s book during this signing will be donated to the Ibu Foundation. About Inside Marrakesh: Enchanting Homes and Gardens: Contemporary design meets Marrakesh's splendid artistic heritage in a fresh burst of color, form, and texture through a panoply of sensual houses and gardens. Noted designer Meryanne Loum-Martin provides entrée into the extraordinary residences of this fabled city's leading tastemakers. This exquisite book showcases the stunning properties of the world's leading design connoisseurs, including Jasper Conran, Lynn Guinness, Vanessa Branson, and Helen and Brice Marden, who have transformed Marrakesh's exotic style into unexpected but elegant expressions. The story of design in Marrakesh begins with the contributions of Bill Willis, Yves Saint Laurent, and Pierre Bergé, who fearlessly fused Moroccan elements--zellige tilework, rugs, pottery, fountains, woodwork, metalwork, and tadelakt wall treatments--with a luxuriant mix of furnishings from around the world. We are invited into such lush private places as the gardens of the Villa Oasis, designed by Madison Cox, and the Bulgaris' tranquil riad. Full of personal insights, Loum-Martin explores how international design-savvy individuals continue to incorporate such exuberant designs in their work. Today's Marrakesh style appeals to a wide variety of tastes--from formal to quirky, from rustic to refined--and is suitable for diverse settings. Eco-friendly materials, including earthenware and natural fibers, contribute to these appealing interiors and gardens. Superbly photographed, Inside Marrakesh abounds with a wealth of unique design ideas. About Meryanne Loum-Martin: International tastemaker Meryanne Loum-Martin is the proprietor of the award-winning Jnane Tamsna boutique hotel in Marrakesh's Palmeraie district. Lauded in publications such as Town & Country and Architectural Digest, she has designed porcelain dinnerware for Meissen and an outdoor furniture collection. Award-winning lifestyle and food photographer Jean Cazals' work has been published in numerous magazines and cookbooks. About The Ibu Movement: The word Ibu means “a woman of respect” in the Malay language of Indonesia. The Ibu Movement, a 501c3 non-profit organization, partners with women around the world, disrupting poverty and fashioning change through the art of their hands. Providing a marketplace for women’s artisanal goods is our most effective tool for elevating women out of poverty and into a position of sovereignty over their lives. Ibu collaborates with groups to design and market unique products, celebrating heritage and sustainable techniques of each culture and cooperative. By expanding markets for global women artisans and providing grants to build their capacity for success, the Ibu Movement provides a means for women to change their lives, and the world. This is a free in-store event!