I find most interior design showrooms are drier than the desert when it comes to locating cool Moroccan accessories. I'm always on the hunt for those quirky and exotic iron trimmed mercury glass lanterns, carved mirrors and headboards with rounded Gothic edges and peaks, and embroidered poufs for tossing into a conversation area by the hooka.

I lucked out recently: strolling the back streets of the San Francisco Design Center, I stumbled upon a little Mecca stocked with a harem of lavender and blue lanterns, among other amazing delights. It's called T.C. Donabedian's Paris Flea Market (275 Rhode Island Street; 415.264.8433) and it's a fab new source for all things exotic: lanterns, mirrors and seating.

The owner, Todd, is happy to email images of his inventory when writing to him at jphomme@aol.com. I scooped up a lavender lantern (around $750) for a client's master bath, a fierce complement to the mosaic tiles and other Casablanca-inspired accents in the soothing space.

 

Tired of the mirage in your mind? If you're craving your own caravan of Moroccan treasures, here's a shortcut to the Marrakesh Express:

"Just Morocco" offers a sweet selection of lanterns and other decorative objects. There's a good range of price points, from the stained glass Amber Warda ($300) to the ornate and totally groovy Andalusia Dome ($1600).

And for headboards in those Moorish curves and turrets, travel to "Casbah Decor". The Abyad bed (shown; $3,500) and the Kahla bed ($2,500) are a bit pricey but cheaper than having wood pieces custom made. This source also sells an adorable orange leather embroidered Zonda pouf for just $90, which is much cheaper than white ones I've seen in upscale retail outlets.

Pass the hooka and shop till you drop.

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