The Lou Lou hand hammered lantern from Just Morocco would add great ambiance indoors or out. Just add a candle or light kit.

To most of us, Morocco is an exotic country full of mystery and beauty and its influence is unmistakable.  Lately it’s everywhere in home design.  It has leapt from the tiles on the floor up to fabrics and accessories, rugs and towels.  These items are a great way to infuse the Exotic world-traveler look into your home in small, but fun, doses.

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Many Moroccan tiles come in packs like this - 2 square tiles and 2 tiles that include the border.

I like this Moorish Tile rug from Pottery Barn in the color "Clementine." It's an earthy orange that offers a stepped up neutral backdrop.

This tablecloth would be a great way to mix it up during the holidays. It's from Etsy.

A happy teapot with a tile design and beautiful muted colors from the Artful Home.

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Novica Home is like stepping into an international bazaar of furnishings; full of color and life.  Run in association with National Geographic, the website features the work of artists from around our glorious globe.  From fabulous furniture and area rugs to intricate tapestries and mirrors, you will surely discover treasures that will add international zest to your interiors.  The website is easy to navigate and you can search by item, region (Andes, Bali/Java, Brazil, India, Mexico, Thailand & West Africa) or gift theme.  The artists also share their background and artistic vision, which forges a unique connection.

If you sign up for their emails they will send you holiday gift ideas and deals.  Since the items come from far and wide, they provide you with shipping details and lead times.  They also have a category of “fast shipping” gifts if you are in a rush.  The items I have received are well packed and arrive with a card that tells me about the artist and their creation, which adds a really nice touch.  You will instantly connect with artists that will be grateful for your business while you add unique items to your home that are handmade with pride and creativity. 

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Just like a fine quality spice in your favorite food dish, a little Exotic influence in your decor goes a long way.  Exotic is one of the 7 Styles we feature on My Design Secrets and it can be incorporated into virtually any other style.  It features fresh colors and striking designs from faraway places including locales such as Asia, the Middle East, and South America; to name a few.  Today I will run down some Exotic tips that will bring zest to your nest. 

• Modern interiors come to life with vibrant animal-themed artwork.
• An old leather chair ups its hip factor with a painted Moroccan side table.
• Light and airy draperies add romance to your bedroom.
• A colorful lantern makes an indoor or outdoor conversation area warm and cozy.
• Intricate wood work on a headboard (or room screen hanging above a bed) adds interest and a focal point for the bedroom.

Exotic design comes in many forms; from hand carved and inlaid woodwork to vibrant textiles and unusual accessories.  Introduce a bit in your interiors and I bet you will never turn back.

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