a luxury lifestyle website that delivers a colorful and passionate telling of neighboring events Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLAREDO (KGNS) - If you are looking forward to spending Easter at Lake Casa Blanca there are some rules you need to know before going park officials received portable restrooms and prepared extra staff for increased Easter traffic They expect over 2,000 people to visit the lake during the holiday extra game wardens will be on staff to ensure everyone’s safety and ensure that no one breaks the rules According to Querubin Guerra with the Casa Blanca State Park “There’s no consumption of alcohol in a state park; they will be looking out for alcohol consumption Barbecue trailers will not be allowed at the park just because we don’t have enough space to allow a trailer and another vehicle We are going to be enforcing the water balloons; it’s a danger for wildlife the lane leading into the park will be closed park officials request that you keep the area clean For more headlines, click here. Builders Close Builders Open Builders Brick Exterior Close Exterior Open Exterior Building Materials Brick Blend No results found. { rootMargin: '200px 0px 200px 0px' } ); lazyloadBackgrounds.forEach( ( lazyloadBackground ) => { lazyloadBackgroundObserver.observe( lazyloadBackground ); } ); }; const events = [ 'DOMContentLoaded' ]; events.forEach( ( event ) => { document.addEventListener( event lazyloadRunObserver ); } ); x {{{ data.variation.variation_description }}} {{{ data.variation.price_html }}} {{{ data.variation.availability_html }}} Sorry The element requested is either not valid or does not exist SAN ANTONIO – “Beetlejuice” fans have a chance to see the movie characters’ costumes up close at Santikos Casa Blanca The official costume tour is making Santikos Casa Blanca one of the key stops for displaying these epic costumes at Santikos,” digital media manager Lexi Hazlett said “What an incredible opportunity for fans to be a part of the movie magic.” people can meet the character Bob the Shrinker from 1 p.m Guests could also receive a free movie poster while supplies last “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” will debut on Sept Moviegoers will be able to purchase exclusive promo items such as “Beetlejuice” popcorn tins and a cup with a topper and folks 21 years and up can enjoy a “Beetlejuice” inspired cocktail Casa Blanca is located at 11210 Alamo Ranch Pkwy Copyright 2024 by KSAT - All rights reserved She graduated from Texas State University with an electronic media degree and a minor in psychology where she held several positions at The Ranger Email Newsletters KSAT RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us KSAT Internships Careers at KSAT Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group As part of the Last Resorts series The Show is exploring architectural elements from Phoenix’s iconic resort past that still exist The Casa Blanca Inn was built near Chaparral Road and 66th Street in Scottsdale about 100 years ago The property began as the winter home of the Kellogg family before its eventual transformation into a Moroccan-themed resort it was converted into a collection of private luxury residences built on the site by architect George Christensen a longtime realtor in the Valley who specializes in architecturally unique properties to walk around the grounds of the former Casa Blanca Inn SCOTT JARSON: This is just such a special property He did a lot of really fabulous adobe homes in and around the area What you're seeing here with the Camelback Mountain backdrop is the original house for the Kellogg family that was built in the 1920s So if you think oasis in the desert we're in this beautiful green space So they lived a really gracious winter getaway life here like a lot of others who came from the Midwest for health and just get away from the snow and to kind of reset their lives this property sold to Borg Warner Corporation and the Borg family used it as a winter getaway And what kind of desert hijinks they might get up to They were the first ones to introduce this Moroccan theme so maybe the "Casablanca" movie had a little something to do with it but they're the ones that named it Casa Blanca with this onion dome that just looks so sort of Moroccan-influenced and it sold into a corporation that ran it as a resort got incorporated into the more resort lifestyle that you'll find here has something that was seen a lot in these desert resorts You can see this sort of glass screen that we're looking at here This was a windbreak that would surround the pool in those days dust storms and desert winds from disturbing people as they sat And what I love about it is that in this exact location there's several really great print ads from the 1950s that show models and great sort of Arizona dresses right at this very location The original structures really celebrated and not demolished they brought in a really world-class architect This is how you would enter it as a resort there's this rectangular building castellated on top Looks like it just came out of out of Morocco with this beautiful white onion dome on top that centered right over what was called the Sultan's Table restaurant I can remember going with my family several times and it always felt like you were taking a journey someplace else just to go have dinner because if you manage it through the eyes of a 8- you're being able to be brought to another world You're also able to connect with a piece of Arizona that — and see it through the eyes of people who visit here And so to be able to come to the Sultan's Table to have a family dinner on a Sunday And especially as these resorts started to stay open in the summer — most of them closed when the heat came on you could get those shoulder months and come in here the island’s fertile volcanic soil allowing plants to flourish out of all expected proportion — everything here just seems to bloom bigger and brighter — and Quinta da Casa Branca has one of the best This private estate turned boutique hotel was built (and is still owned) by the Leacock family and invites guests — who tend to be elegant couples seeking an indulgent escape — to swan around its glorious gardens wandering from poolside lawn to manor house You’ll find most of the rooms in low-slung buildings at the estate’s fringes leaving much of the land to the plants — and they take full advantage bursting with huge bright flowers and towering over lush lawns In the grand central manor house you’ll find suites and the fine dining restaurant built with the proceeds of the family’s Madeira wine business (which Become a subscriber and along with unlimited digital access to The Times and The Sunday Times you can enjoy a collection of travel offers and competitions curated by our trusted travel partners with 43 bedrooms arranged among the greenery and featuring terraces with views across the lush botanical foliage The entry-level Garden Rooms on the ground floor are some of the best with their direct garden access from the terrace and spacious marble-tiled bathrooms For something grander book a Manor House Suite in the main house with its chandeliers and antiques close to the main pool and with a private garden area and lots of living space — the bathroom here is particularly spectacular with its centrepiece rolltop bathtub and huge double sink HENRIQUE SERUCAScore 9/10Again, it’s all about the gardens, with gloriously verdant views from both restaurants. It’s the Casa da Quinta for lunch, where you’ll sit beneath the trees to order the likes of Madeira’s favourite scabbard fish and Portuguese cured codfish while dinner is served on the terrace and in the Dining Room Restaurant in the manor house The menu changes regularly here but you can expect the likes of veal carpaccio with truffle ice cream and duck magret with sweet potato Service is formal (there are cloches involved) but friendly and ever-eager with recommendations Breakfast is served in the Garden Pavilion with a few lucky guests nabbing tables on the gardenside terrace and the rest sitting in the green marble interior You can also order a la carte eggs benedict • Best hotels in Madeira• Best things to do in Madeira Score 9/10Visiting Madeira for its gardens The Quinta essentially offers a private botanical garden to explore at your leisure following butterflies among the fruit trees (guava copious bananas) and spotting birds flitting between the juniper trees and frangipani — you might even spot a kestrel at close quarters There are two pools to flop beside — one large and open to all one far smaller but reserved for adults only — and spa treatments in the health club there are also endless nooks and crannies to relax in with a piano lounge and a library in the manor house and another library in the garden wing HENRIQUE SERUCAScore 9/10This is a superb location for exploring the island just outside Funchal within easy reach of the highway and a 35-minute walk from the city centre (less from the harbour) There are numerous restaurants and cafés within walking distance too Price B&B doubles from £258Restaurant mains from £19Family-friendly YAccessible N Helen Ochyra was a guest of Quinta da Casa Branca (quintacasabranca.com) • Best villas in Madeira• Best all-inclusive hotels in Madeira Sign up to the travel newsletter for weekly inspiration, advice and deals here Registered in England No. 894646. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. which premiered in New York City on November 26 At no point during Casablanca does any character say “Play it again, Sam.” Oh, you knew about that famous misquote already There have been two short-lived Casablanca TV series one that premiered in 1955 and another that aired in 1983 featured Starsky and Hutch star David Soul as a young Rick Blaine and featured Hector Elizondo and a twenty-something Ray Liotta in supporting roles Casablanca is the most quotable movie of all time And that’s not just an arbitrary distinction: The AFI’s 100 Years … 100 Movie Quotes list assembled in 2005 and based on the opinions of 1500 filmmakers The quotes in question are: “Here’s looking at you I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship” (#20); “Play it Play ‘As Time Goes By’” (#28); “Round up the usual suspects” (#32); “We’ll always have Paris” (#43); and “Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world The first scene that director Michael Curtiz and company shot was one of the flashback scenes in Paris, which caused some problems for stars Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman “I’m not up on this love stuff and don’t know just what to do,” and Bergman because she didn’t know whether her character was supposed to be in love with Rick or Victor Laszlo covered marvelously and told her to “play it in between.” In many of Casablanca’s better-known posters the shot of a trench coat- and fedora-wearing Bogart wielding a gun was pulled almost exactly from a publicity shot from earlier Bogie film who repainted it in a photorealistic style The Café Américain’s nightclub singer, who in the famous “La Marseillaise” scene can be seen strumming away at a guitar, is Corinna Mura: actress, cabaret singer, and—from 1936 to 1952—the stepmother of American writer and artist Edward Gorey Casablanca’s opening scene, the map sequence with a voiceover explaining how refugees from World War II came to be in Casablanca, was created by Don Siegel, who in later years would direct some classics of his own, including Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) and Dirty Harry (1971) Prior to the release of Casablanca, gossip items circulated that Bogart was taking Swedish lessons from co-star Ingrid Bergman and that Paul Henreid had adopted his father’s gardener’s two daughters The first bit of press on Casablanca came on January 5, 1942 from The Hollywood Reporter, which announced that Ann Sheridan (Angels with Dirty Faces) and her Kings Row co-star Ronald Reagan (“General Electric Theater,” the U.S presidency) had been cast as Ilsa and Rick Cavalry Reserve at the time and would be called into active duty before the film even began shooting In 1973, a Warner Bros. executive approached French New Wave icon François Truffaut about directing a Casablanca remake. The director refused noting that Casablanca “[isn’t] my favorite Humphrey Bogart film and I rate it much lower than The Big Sleep or To Have and Have Not .. [but] I know American students adore this film I would be equally intimidated by the actors; I can’t imagine Jean-Paul Belmondo and Catherine Deneuve succeeding Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman.” Additional Sources:Casablanca: Inside the Script A version of this story was originally published in 2018 and has been updated for 2025 © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The first scene that director Michael Curtiz and company shot was one of the flashback scenes in Paris, which caused some problems for stars Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman The Café Américain’s nightclub singer, who in the famous “La Marseillaise” scene can be seen strumming away at a guitar, is Corinna Mura: actress, cabaret singer, and—from 1936 to 1952—the stepmother of American writer and artist Edward Gorey Casablanca’s opening scene, the map sequence with a voiceover explaining how refugees from World War II came to be in Casablanca, was created by Don Siegel, who in later years would direct some classics of his own, including Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) and Dirty Harry (1971) Prior to the release of Casablanca, gossip items circulated that Bogart was taking Swedish lessons from co-star Ingrid Bergman and that Paul Henreid had adopted his father’s gardener’s two daughters The first bit of press on Casablanca came on January 5, 1942 from The Hollywood Reporter, which announced that Ann Sheridan (Angels with Dirty Faces) and her Kings Row co-star Ronald Reagan (“General Electric Theater,” the U.S In 1973, a Warner Bros. executive approached French New Wave icon François Truffaut about directing a Casablanca remake. The director refused Rumor has it that a future president of the United States was originally slated to star as Rick By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Casablanca looks to center itself with “Kaizen” and pays tribute to the Japanese practice while continuing to explore East Asian cultures and traditions The brand promotes its contemporary appreciation for Japan on the runway marking the second collection engrossed in its amazement Casablanca depicts local subcultures through a respectful lens HEAR THE NAME Alessandra Branca and the first thing to come to mind might be the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago’s beloved Lake Forest Showhouse & Garden fundraiser If you’ve visited any of the biennial showcase homes over the last decade you’ve likely seen her unforgettable take on these designer spaces—often bursting with vibrant color and moved to the Chicago area more than 30 years ago to attend school at the former Barat College in Lake Forest built her international design brand on the concept that living well requires comfort Whether it was the inspired collaboration she did with Mariani Landscape and Lake Forest florist Molly Flavin on a decadent outdoor patio and gardens in 2017 or the lecture she presented on The New Living Room in 2015 (while also serving as honorary chair) Branca’s renowned contributions over the years have helped elevate the status of the fundraiser on a national level the next generation of that classical Alessandra Branca aesthetic is coming to a showroom on Chicago’s Gold Coast will bring an eclectic new collection of refined textiles and one-of-a-kind home accessories to the trade and ultimately “Casa Branca allows more people access to our designs Anyone can buy a piece of ‘la vita Branca’,” explains Branca who launched the first Casa Branca showrooms in Los Angeles and Palm Beach with a pop-up version in New York City “We are hoping to be in your primary residence and then your beach pad or your mountain cabin The whole point is to offer a range of lifestyles to many and then teach them how to mix them into their existing interiors Our wool tartans mix with florals and velvets as easily as our linen weaves mix with wool and outdoor textiles It is all in the fun you can have mixing it up!” Andrew Uihlein took over the helm of Casa Branca in Los Angeles three years ago to help grow the next chapter of his mother’s iconic brand “It’s been an interesting process to figure out how do we ‘distill Alessandra’ for a new generation,” says Andrew serves as Vice President and Head of Design “It’s also been interesting learning how we work together as a family.” who says that she and Andrew have known each other since they were 3 years old “I was in New York working for an auction house and Andrew was working for U-Line when Alessandra had me sourcing items for her brand she hired me full-time to do all the Casa Branca collaborations I was working closely with the people she hired in L.A to do her patterns and textiles,” says Georgia adding that it was her idea to bring in Andrew as President as he was finishing his MBA at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Business in 2018 “And I pretended to be just that person,” laughs Andrew “I came on board and was just really compelled to take Alessandra’s massive volume of ideas and build them into a collection.” He says that while Casa Branca’s Chicago showroom is located on the Gold Coast the family’s ties to the North Shore remain enduring “Alessandra’s entry way to the United States was through Barat College and it was through Barat College that in 1978 she met my father who was born in Lake Bluff and went to Lake Forest Country Day School,” Andrew explains we could not be happier about this Chicago location Even if it doesn’t make sense on paper to someone who was raised in London or New York there’s no shortage of taste on the North Shore and Chicago and we’re going through another design renaissance in the city.” Alessandra Branca founded her legendary Branca line in Chicago Andrew says he considers himself to be the third generation to join the family business we talked about what things are going to be like in 10 years with these very clean modern spaces with lots of white and almost an aversion of color and pattern A big part of Casa Branca is championing color and making people feel more comfortable using pattern and color,” Andrew explains “We are going through a period right now where people want a modern apartment with a modern kitchen but that doesn’t translate into the warmest experience people are more familiar with having your home as a social center We’re almost a bridge between generations and a bridge between aesthetic styles.” This modern take on Branca empowers customers to fill their homes with designs and pieces that are more personalized people are infusing personal touches into their homes Design is a reflection of themselves but it’s also aspirational,” adds Andrew “That aspirational approach to living is richer when it’s paired with interiors and objects that are more personal and filled with color.” Georgia says it’s been an honor to help fulfill Alessandra’s vision she wanted to share the joy of interior design with everyone else—to show how much it can be and how easy it can be,” she says “Interior design can feel intimidating so that’s why we’re here to showcase pieces that can easily be mixed and matched for your own take on the classics.” Alessandra says she finds tremendous joy in working with the next generation through Casa Branca “My designs are a way of looking at life and living that is timeless I believe in great quality mixed with a bit of humor and modernism,” she says “I have been working with multigenerational families for years doing their homes and now I get to enjoy working with my own family day to day They have a wonderfully fresh point of view and it is fun to see the world through their young lenses.” Casa Branca is located at 5 E. Goethe Street in Chicago. For more information, call 312-787-6123 or visit branca.com It was by no mistake that second gentleman Doug Emhoff arrived at the "White House of Wilmington" on Wednesday afternoon for a campaign event White House," Emhoff said to a small crowd gathered at Casa Blanca Coffee Roasters on Market Street noting Casa Blanca's translation in English "And we can send my wife Kamala Harris to the White House if we win right here in North Carolina Emhoff made a trip to the Port City to deliver remarks on Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris' plans to create an "opportunity economy." Harris was expected to deliver an address in Pittsburgh related to her economic proposals later Wednesday evening "She's pro-business but she's also pro-worker," Emhoff said of his wife I didn't have to explain who I was or what I did given who I was as a lawyer (and a) small business owner she knew the intricacies and the value of what I was doing." Related coverage: First lady Jill Biden launches program for veterans and military families in Wilmington Emhoff discussed three major steps of Harris' economic plan: lowering costs of everyday goods investing in American innovation and entrepreneurship to lead globally in the "industries of the future," including technological advancement and manufacturing The second gentleman announced that Harris plans to provide $25,000 down payment assistance to first-time home buyers a $6,000 tax credit for parents of infants under one year and a $50,000 tax credit to cover startup costs for small businesses "This is going to be incredible for our economy," Emhoff said Harris also has goals of providing tax cuts for over one million Americans incentivizing construction of three million more homes and supporting 25 million new business applications if elected As current vice president and second gentleman Emhoff said he and Harris have committed themselves to meeting with and learning from small business owners nationwide thanked the Biden-Harris administration for their support of small businesses through tough times "We're proud of our business and we're hopeful for what the future can bring for small businesses like ours," Tomaselli said told the StarNews that Harris' proposed tax credit would "jump start small businesses like nothing else." Other well-known local and state officials New Hanover County Board of Education candidate Tim Merrick Trump focused heavily on the economy and immigration As part of his Wilmington visit, Trump proposed no tax on tips The Republican presidential nominee criticized the Biden-Harris administration's border control and economic policies Wilmington has proved to be a prominent destination for a variety of well-known political figures throughout 2024 Following Emhoff's visit to Wilmington on Wednesday the second gentleman headed to deliver remarks in Charlottesville you'll be calling me first gentleman the next time I show up here," Emhoff said urging North Carolina residents to check their voter registration and vote early we will make my wife Kamala Harris the next president of the United States of America." The Casablanca Beach Club 2025 campaign is inspired by the sensation of waking from a nostalgic dream of a beach The collection captures the essence of obscured nostalgia blending hazy yet vivid recollections with a summery palette that transitions from deep inky blues through shades of pink to vibrant orange —  reminiscent of nature’s ever-changing canvas as depicted in the sky thus perfectly encapsulating these picturesque Shot by Jeremy Soma in Tenerife the campaign exudes a dream-like appeal with Soma’s unique approach to color black sand landscape of Tenerife contrasts with the idea of a pristine beach Classic elements such as a vintage Mercedes convertible and outstretched ocean views further accentuate the collection’s evocative and adventurous spirit Fla — Two brothers got into a fight that turned deadly in the parking lot of Casa Blanca Modern Mexican Tequila Bar Update 11: 55 amThe Lee County Sheriff's Office says it arrested Steve Iglesia and charged him with second degree murder Investigators say Iglesia was eating at Casa Blanca restaurant in Fort Myers with family and friends on Wednesday They say he got into an argument with a family member that continued outside after they finished eating Investigators say the argument turned physical at that point and Iglesia pulled out a gun a shot and killed the person Deputies say he was still at the scene when they arrived and he was quickly taken into custody Original StoryA man was shot and killed at the Casa Blanca restaurant in Fort Myers on Wednesday night Lee County Deputies were on scene for several hours investigating the area around the restaurant The sheriff's office says one man is in custody We expect to get more information about what happened on Thursday and will update this story as soon as we get it — Deputies are investigating a shooting at Casa Blanca There is a Crime Scene Unit vehicle and a heavy LCSO presence on scene Wednesday night "It is an isolated incident and all parties are accounted for." Deputies on scene say there is no public threat Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInWEBB COUNTY (KGNS) - The Casa Blanca Golf Course received a significant financial boost on Friday with over $56,000 granted to enhance its facilities and meet increasing demand from avid golfers Management from Casa Blanca Golf Course presented their plans before the Commissioners Court aiming to use the funds for projects like adding sod and replacing worn-out equipment General Manager Oscar Urdiales highlighted the course’s success “We’re growing faster than we can keep up with Another banquet area and a larger meeting room for corporate events would definitely help us out.” Owned by Webb County and operated by Touch Stone Golf Casa Blanca Golf Course has exceeded expectations under their management Commissioner John Galo of Precinct 3 noted their financial progress “They’re $150,000 ahead compared to last year over just three months,” Galo remarked We’re asking questions such as if they can identify where their money is coming in I was asking questions about the food items and I think it’s probably just not coded correctly.” With popularity comes the need for additional investments such as increasing the number of golf carts from 80 to 100 Galo also addressed upcoming challenges due to highway expansion impacting the course’s layout “We’re going to be redesigning the holes on that side and then making some clubhouse improvement and parking lot improvements because we’re already out of parking,” Galo explained “We’re going to need a bigger barn for all the carts that we have I think you heard the discussion today that we’re already booked for the rest of the year.” Architects are on board to realize these improvements with management scheduled to update the Commissioners Court quarterly on progress and financial performance Future presentations will focus on identifying revenue sources to guide further expansion For more headlines. click here (KGNS) - Looking for family fun this weekend The City of Laredo has the perfect event for you: the 25th Annual Fishing Derby at Lake Casa Blanca Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just starting out it’s a fantastic opportunity to create lasting memories with your kids by the lake the Fishing Derby features a free tournament and complimentary entry to Lake Casa Blanca Eddie Millan from Laredo Parks and Recreation reflected on the derby’s origins “They wanted it to promote fishing in Laredo we didn’t really have too many ponds or anything at the parks Don’t forget to mark your calendars for this Saturday The event promises a day filled with raffles Last year’s derby drew an impressive crowd of 300 to 500 attendees spanning across generations from grandparents to kids A mesmerizing fusion where the grit of the streets meets the allure of the red carpet The show wasn’t just about the clothes on the runway a love letter to a side of LA that often goes unseen street-level artistry and the complex beauty of a city that refuses to be defined by a single image exclusive experiences and our expertly curated destination guides reviews of rare spirits and delicious cocktail recipes pioneering yacht builds and boundary-pushing private jets Explore the worlds of haute horology and fine jewelry as well as carefully selected style guides Explore the finest properties on the market standout interior styling and architectural wonders From science-backed retreats to traditional spas Be inspired by our conversations with Leaders in Luxury Elite Collections is a trusted distinction of excellence Get insider access to luxury’s best-kept secrets and exclusive offers Elevate your inbox with the best in refined living Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter.You will recieve a confirmation shortly Royal Mansour's second property after Marrakech is a fitting follow up to one of world's leading hotels When your big sister, the Royal Mansour Marrakech is renowned the world over for being one of the most lavish the most intriguing hotels (a subterranean labyrinth of corridors for staff so they don’t disturb guests it’s safe to say that it’s a pretty big shadow for Royal Mansour Casablanca to be in Royal Mansour’s second outpost in Morocco does not hide in the shadows trying to emulate Big Sis city-polished vibe with the same solid-gold service that you expect from the RM Found at the infamous location of 27 Avenue des Forces Armées Royales the hotel is not technically new — it opened in 1952 as the first five-star hotel in the White City and was the hotel of choice for Moroccan royalty After eight years of careful restoration (it was deconstructed and reconstructed floor by floor) a number of the original details have been kept the same — notably the building’s facade from the elevators with their half-moon dials to the bar that remains in the same spot as it did in the 1950s The grand lobby has custom artwork with a geometric interpretation of Casablanca an ‘ecosystem’ paludarium with 1,000 fish from the Amazon River and Asia that nods to Casablanca’s history as the first port of Morocco and a Bohemian crystal chandelier with 149 fireflies — one for each room within the hotel [See also: The Best Spa Hotels in the South of France] The unmatched service begins long before you even get close to the hotel. Airport transfers are in a Maybach with the pristinely dressed driver presenting a traditional silver Moroccan pot with rose water to refresh (apparently it’s tradition to have the water sprayed on your face) Each one has a theme paying homage to previous guests 2,368-sq-ft apartment’s theme is fashion: Within its chic living room (check out the magnificent views across the city you’ll see a dressed mannequin that is changed four times a year so there you’ll find a gorgeous turntable complete with a number of vinyls to spin gorgeous views of the city and a workspace — some apartments even have a watch winder The largest suite is the four-bedroom Royal Suite spa with hammam and a hanging garden on the 24th floor There are four restaurants and one bar: the lobby floor’s La Brasserie serves refined French cuisine courtesy of chef Éric Fréchon of Paris’ three-Michelin-starred Epicure (be sure to get a side of the perfectly crispy fries); Le Sushi Bar serves up divine sushi including the ‘Wagyu sandwich’ — juicy chunks of Wagyu between small bits of toast where chef Keiji Matoba will provide culinary delights [See also: Raffles Jaipur Welcomes Guests to India’s Pink City] The two restaurants share a pretty enclosed courtyard which attracted its share of luminaries in the 1950s and ’60s Order a cocktail or peruse the cigar library the rooftop bar and restaurant is an urban sanctuary with trees growing up through the retractable pergola and a neutral color scheme with deep-green velvet and olive-green furnishings — a calming respite contrasted with the mad honking of the traffic below The sunsets here are spectacular; sit for hours and watch the sun paint the sky before it dips behind the mosque [See also: Amanbagh Review: An Enchanting Retreat From the Rajasthan Crowd] Serving classic Moroccan cuisine (M’qui de Petites Pêches des Côtes de Casablanca a traditional dish of Casawi fishermen; quail makfoul; lamb kofta; turbot tajine and a selection of couscous) there are two private dining areas that can be closed off from the rest of the restaurant — or keep the doors open to enjoy the live music so you’ll see the city’s well-heeled having business meetings and cocktails there’s a glass footbridge — you can look down at the city beneath your feet The 27,000-sq-ft spa — the largest in the city — is spread across two floors with treatment rooms beauty salon and a fully equipped gym with an adjoining studio for one-on-one boxing sessions designed by Sarah Hamizi of La Barbière de Paris salons in France The spa’s treatment menu is bountiful; I went for a 24-karat-gold age-defying facial that uses collagen and elastin Book it for the morning and you won’t need a touch of makeup all day While the hotel acknowledges that guests might be in town on business (there’s a printer and a shredder in every room Book a sightseeing tour with the concierge (ask for Naima an affable and fabulously passionate guide) to cruise around the city in a Maybach You’ll visit Le Petit Paris and its stunning Art Deco architecture and the incredible Hassan II Mosque — it’s one of the largest in the world and it took six years and thousands of craftsmen Naima will explain the details of the craftsmanship and take you to the best spots to snap pictures One-bedroom Themed Apartment from $1,700 per night. Contact casablanca@royalmansour.com, +1 800 745 8883, royalmansour.com [See also: Park Hyatt Kyoto, Review: An Overwhelming Sense of Calm] whether for its art deco splendours or the modern recreation of Rick’s Cafe from the legendary film starring Humphrey Bogart The French colonial legacy of the city ensures there is plenty to see in Casablanca Alongside art deco buildings such as the old Cathédrale de Sacré Coeur and stone alleyways visitors can marvel at the glass-floored Hassan II mosque and dive into gems such as the tiny Abderrahman Slaoui Museum and one of few open to non-Muslims (through selected guided tours lasting around an hour each) It can accommodate up to 25,000 worshipers and offers Muslims the chance to pray on a glass floor giving the unique feeling of praying directly over the sea Everyone is welcome to admire the beautiful piece of architecture at any time from the spacious courtyard which can accommodate a further 80,000 people Located at the end of La Corniche area is Morocco Mall, the biggest shopping centre in Africa. A modern hub, Morocco Mall offers enough to entertain anyone, whether you’re with the whole family or travelling as a couple Morocco Mall also hosts an indoor aquarium a fountain display outside and even indoor ice skating and an indoor fairground but the Old Medina is the place to go in Casablanca for a more traditional experience The only Jewish museum in the Arab world the Museum of Moroccan Judaism offers an insight into the history traditions and daily lives of Jews in Morocco as well as complete displays of Moroccan synagogues It demonstrates not only the Jewish influence on Moroccan society but highlights the history of interfaith coexistence in Moroccan civilisation The Religious Casablanca tours ends with a visit here Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy Another stop on the The Religious Casablanca tour is the tiny and beautiful Abderrahman Slaoui Foundation Museum found within a small building hidden in the middle of downtown Casablanca the museum is a showcase of his collection of decorative Moroccan art figurative paintings by Muhammad Ben Ali Rbati landscape paintings by Jacques Majorelle and crystal objects a morning spent in this gem will give you a new appreciation for the art of Morocco and beyond For a taste of luxury and unique beverages The bar offers guests the chance to sit in a tasteful atmosphere overlooking the city and drinking a pricey yet worthy cocktail If you’re wondering what to do in Casablanca at night as you can admire the illuminated city and escape the hustle and bustle of the Old Medina Live music creates a chilled and comfortable atmosphere South of Place Mohammed V lies the Parc de la Ligue Arabe the Arab League Park gives you the chance to relax and admire the African flora or venture to the Cathédrale de Sacré Coeur the neglected place of worship on the edge of the park that hints at the art deco past of Casablanca Book a private tour of the city to explore the park with an expert local guide Place Mohammed V Architectural Landmark the square features a grand fountain dating back to 1976 where you can stop for a music-accompanied water show import PrebidBidService from "/v1/js/PrebidBidService.js"; 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Very well maintained, this park boasts lush greenery, plants and flowers, as well as two cafes very nearby including the famous and popular Venezia Ice chain A fantastic and peaceful haven in the heart of a huge city Park ISESCO is the Habous Quarter’s very own oasis offering people an alternative to the bustling shopping scene © Hicham Souilmi / Flickr Ideally located near the ISESCO park, Zayna Restaurant is known for its welcoming service, and authentic and traditional Moroccan cuisine. With a musical and enchanting atmosphere, guests are taken into a Moroccan oasis, where they can sample traditional tagines and fresh fruit juices. Hailed not only as one of the best traditional restaurants in the area Zayna Restaurant has certainly earned a name for itself making it one of the best dining experiences in the Habous Quarter © RIEGER Bertrand / hemis.fr Within Quartier Habous is Patisserie Bennis Habous a traditional sweet shop set in an old Moroccan house The most popular treats here are the sweet and savoury cookies Queue up and you’ll be handed a free sample Another delicacy is the mini pastilla filled with shredded fish Arguably the most famous ice cream shop in Casablanca Oliveri is a top-quality joint with affordable prices and kind-hearted staff The family-owned business was founded in 1950 and staff still use the same traditional techniques to make their creamy The gelato and sorbet varieties here are brilliant and are comparable to the lighter ice creams of Italy if time is short and you’re spending most of your time in Casablanca a day trip is long enough to enjoy the highlights Snap a photo of the beautiful gate of Bab el-Mansour Admire the details in the Museum of Moroccan Art Soak up the splendour of the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail and Bou Inania Madrasa import PrebidBidService from "/v1/js/PrebidBidService.js"; import AmazonBidService from "/v1/js/AmazonBidService.js"; window.addEventListener('intersecting',async (e) => { const element = document.querySelector('[data-id="in_article_17"]'); const slot = element.getAttribute('id'); if(e.detail.slotName !== slot) { return; } let promises = []; if(window.canRunPrebid) { const prebidService = new PrebidBidService(); promises.push(prebidService.requestPrebidBids(null [slot])); } if(promises?.length) { await Promise.all(promises).then(() => { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); }); } else { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); } }); El Jadida: A Coastal Town With Portuguese Heritage Architectural Landmark El Jadida is located 110 kilometres south of Casablanca along the Atlantic Coast Mazagan Fortress stands in elegant ruin overlooking the sea Rusty cannons point out over the water and the high walls are a great vantage point for looking out over both the ocean and the surrounding streets Descend underground into the old water cisterns and wander through the medina The sandy beaches are popular with locals during the summer months Azemmour also sits along the Atlantic coast around 95 kilometres south of the country’s financial centre of Casablanca Wandering through the town lets you experience local life and the walls of the old medina are covered with interesting street art and graffiti The medina’s Portuguese-era walls are attractive from the outside belying the gracefully shabby streets inside Oualidia is 188 kilometres from Casablanca; the one-way journey takes around two and a half hours Chill out on the golden beaches and soak up the pretty views of the arched lagoon The wetlands are a haven for bird life and if you visit in spring or autumn you can admire the flock of pink flamingoes that takes up residence there on the opposite side of the Bou Regreg River Sale is a great place to absorb the local way of life men chat over coffee in one of the chilled-out cafes There are several interesting woodworking factories and other highlights include the Great Mosque of Sale and the monumental gate of Bab el-Mrisa The town is just over 90 kilometres from Casablanca; the journey takes around and hour and a quarter Kyriacos Georgiou / Unsplash Morocco Trips and Tours Planning a visit to Casablanca This famous city is one of many amazing places to visit in Morocco so consider extending your Moroccan adventure by booking a spot on one of the many multi-day tours in our extensive Morocco collection From her first ever trip to Spain at 10 years old This passion for Spanish has since developed into a love for all things language and travel related and has inspired her dream of working for the Foreign Office Now studying for a degree in Spanish and Arabic studying and teaching in the historic and cultural heart of Morocco Rebecca hates to be stuck in one place for too long she loves to spend time with her friends and supportive boyfriend and metaphorical rock Ayman Architecture 14 of Morocco's Most Stunning Mosques See & Do The 10 Most Beautiful Towns and Cities in Morocco Food & Drink The Best Vineyards to Visit for Wine Tasting in Morocco See & Do The 10 Best Things To See and Do in The Habous Quarter See & Do The 41 Best Things to See and Do in Casablanca Guides & Tips The 6 Most Exciting Day Trips From Fez Guides & Tips 13 Life-Changing Experiences You Can Only Have in Morocco See & Do 12 Hidden Gems in Morocco That'll Give You Wanderlust See & Do From Marrakech to Casablanca - 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aka Murphy's Lunch - is a Winston-Salem institution dating to 1950 this is going to relieve some of the pressure from (the original location) We never really thought that place was going to be as … The first market night featured a wine tasting by Piedmont Wine Imports and tacos from the new South of Brooklyn food truck Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Casablanca will be opening its first retail store, Business of Fashion reported first The 4843-square-foot (450-square-meter) space will be located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris on the Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré a street that notably houses nearly every major fashion house “It’s the traditional home of luxury in Paris, and that’s where we wanted to be,” Casablanca founder Charaf Tajer said of the location, per BoF. 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Casablanca is a major centre for media arts and the cultural and creative industries in general attracting 65% of the country's companies in this sector The Festival International d'Art Vidéo (FIAV) which foster meetings and exchanges between various representatives of the sector and support a dozen schools and training centres dedicated to media arts Casablanca thus offers an ideal setting for the development of digital creativity.  Casablanca is also encouraging the development of the local video games industry paving the way for a dynamic ecosystem of companies and events This is evidenced by the Maghreb Game Conference 2016 Global Game Jam and Gaming Awards 2021 competition which brought together thousands of enthusiasts and industry professionals.  The Creative City also supports the use of media arts in other sectors, notably in the preservation and transmission of local heritage and in the development of Casablanca's Grand Museum. This will include a virtual wing, designed by representatives of the local digital industry, featuring elements of Morocco's and other partner African countries’ heritage. Added value: Harnessing media arts to raise awareness of the key issues shaping citizen-led development of sustainable cities;  Continuing with and developing international cultural cooperation particularly in the media arts sector; and Supporting citizen-led cultural initiatives with a view to strengthening social cohesion and the sense of community Last year, the Gila River Indian Community and US Army Corps of engineers agreed to place solar panels over the Casa Blanca canal officials celebrated the beginning of installation.  The panels shield water from evaporation and improve water quality by limiting aquatic growth while generating renewable energy for tribal irrigation facilities Gila River Indian Community officials said the move demonstrates a commitment to caring for sacred land by using multipurpose infrastructure solutions In Business of Home’s series Shop Talk, we chat with owners of home furnishings stores across the country to hear about their hard-won lessons and challenges, big and small. This week, we spoke with Andrew Uihlein, the president of designer Alessandra Branca’s company Casa Branca the Italian-born Branca has enjoyed three decades of an illustrious career with widely published projects and a successful line of wallcoverings and fabrics she considered closing her business and retiring she’s operating two new stores in the Palm Beach area including a 4,000-square-foot showroom in West Palm Beach that opened last month No one is more awed and less surprised than her son who joined the company in 2019 after getting his MBA he discusses working across several cities retooling the store’s design for curb appeal and serving the considerable Palm Beach design community and I opened our store in Palm Beach and ran it every day at the beginning sourcing and a good amount of working in the store and in our showroom So she took this space in the entrance to the Everglades Club—which is designed by Addison Mizner the person who kind of planned the town of Palm Beach—as an office “Can we just have one wall in the space to show the fabrics and wallpapers?” Within a couple of weeks everyone walking by was asking to buy everything we had We fast-tracked something that we didn’t think we were going to do for two or three years after launching We thought we were going to be launching this line exclusively through showrooms with whatever we could get from our own sources within the United States and with all of the vendors of porcelain and ceramics in France and Italy who Alessandra hasbeen building relationships with for over 30 years [we thought] this is going to be an appointment-only showroom That quickly morphed into being open every day from 10 a.m And we just opened our new showroom in West Palm Beach in a really cool newly developed stretch of what used to be warehouses that have been converted into galleries it has a pretty incredible community of small-business owners It’s a seasonal community that has adapted to a massive influx of people and more of a year-round mentality There’s also a lifestyle and an aesthetic here that is very design-forward We tailored our design of the store to be beachy but sophisticated choosing fabrics that have lots of white in the background but are still floral and colorful choosing porcelains and ceramics that work well in bright homes Alessandra painted the walls a deep chocolate brown with accents of green and lots of white shelving and that was a bit more what people were expecting and certainly increased the curb appeal for people walking by All of these iterations are in reaction to how people are experiencing the space and what they are comfortable with You sometimes have to pay attention to the way that we’ve been trained to shop and navigate a store A space that looks like a living room is great for an interior designer; it’s not great for someone coming in to know what they can buy and feeling comfortable taking things off a shelf well … I’m very aware of the fact that I don’t think I would have this opportunity; certainly it would be very difficult to build this kind of trust quickly with a designer of this level I feel very lucky to be in a position to take my approach and my skills and my own passion for working with creatives and try to build something around that I’m just very lucky to work with someone so talented ®PAPERCITY ©2025 urban publishers, inc. all rights reserved terms & condition // privacy policy // sitemap Alessandra Branca in a room she designed for Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach wallpaper and bench-made furniture to the trade at James showroom Casa Branca Audrey wallpaper and fabric inspired by an antique textile in Alessandra Branca's collection Casa Branca new Damasco wallpaper and Cortina Tartan fabric to the trade at James showroom Casa Branca new Umbra wallpaper to the trade at James showroom Inspiration for Casa Branca Into the Woods collection Fabric and wallpaper to the trade at James showroom Casa Branca parrot candleholders at The Conservatory on Two pop-up Fabric and wallpaper to the trade at James showroom and Nantes Nero fabrics at The Conservatory on Two pop-up Casa Branca Audrey wallpaper and Varese cotton velvet to the trade at James showroom Casa Branca Venetian tumblers at The Conservatory on Two pop-up Casa Branca Cestino tabetop at The Conservatory on Two pop-up Casa Branca fabric and wallpaper to the trade at James showroom Casa Branca Jaipur Paisley fabric to the trade at James showroom Green pillar candles at the Casa Branca pop-up at The Conservatory on Two with dedicated vignettes that include the brand’s bench-made sofas and chairs The fabrics range from screen-printed linens to Italian wovens Branca’s newest textile collection, Into the Woods was inspired by a beloved antique textile in her personal collection a lush faux bois pattern that has roots in trompe-l’oeil technique of Renaissance Italy took cues from an antique Macassar wood box Branca owns and Verdure Camo is a hybrid blend of 16th-century tapestries and classic camouflage Branca has also added sumptuously hued cotton velvets and mohair to the collection — go-to staples for her interiors Also in Dallas, The Conservatory on Two Brian Bolke’s new store in Highland Park Village which opened in February hosts a Casa Branca pop-up through March 18 Look for a green-and-white theme that includes marbleized pillar candles Cestino porcelain dishes in a graphic basketweave pattern and Otto tumblers hand-blown in a small French workshop Casa Branca fabrics, wallpapers, and furniture, to the trade at James, Dallas Design Center, 1025 N. Stemmons Freeway, jamesshowroom.com. Casa Branca pop-up at The Conservatory on Two, Highland Park Village, theconservatorynyc.com GM Magnus Carlsen triumphed at Casablanca Chess 2024, clinching first in a dynamic finish vs. GM Hikaru Nakamura.  Nakamura himself won second while GM Viswanathan Anand finished third. The 15th world champion's compelling last-round victory vs. GM Bassem Amin is our Game of the Day.  To start the day, the competitors traveled back to 1935 in the Netherlands into the match between Alexander Alekhine and Max Euwe Alekhine was known for his ruthless and imaginative attacking style while Euwe's play was characterized by cold-blooded logic The defending world champion was considered a major favorite yet Euwe stunned the chess world by overcoming Alekhine to become the fifth world champion The starting position is from game three of their match It delves into a less-traveled variation in the dynamic and imbalanced French Winawer.  Anand readied his forces for operations against Black's uncastled king Carlsen countered by hunting after White's queenside weaknesses and responding actively to his opponent's tactical ideas as both players' pieces stare daggers at the the enemy kings a fury of tactics lead to a rare perpetual.  Anand and Carlsen shared their guesses on the origin of the position it’s also been played four times between Smyslov and Botvinnik―which Carlsen accurately remembered Anand: "This is Keres-Botvinnik, isn't this the one game Keres won?" Carlsen: "It was a random Smyslov-Botvinnik game, I thought." Botvinnik indeed played the position several times from the black side against Smyslov! pic.twitter.com/n04JarRUyE Amin and Nakamura steered the game into an early queen trade Nakamura was able to build up his position and a significant edge on the clock ultimately generating a mating attack with his remaining pieces.  Alekhine did win this particular game―in his characteristic dynamic style I can look back at my chess career and pick out more than a few crisis points I would like to share the tale to investigate the means I used in winning the most important game of my life.. prolonged defense I suffered one of the worst hallucinations of my career and blundered to a loss in game 23 Karpov was up by a point and was only a draw away from taking back the crown he had lost to me two years earlier I had to take the white pieces into a must-win game 24.  ...What strategy should I employ with the white pieces in this must-win final game There was more to think about than game 23 and game 24 These were also games 119 and 120 between us an extraordinary number of top-level encounters between the same two players all played in a span of thirty-nine months the climax of what we had started in September 1984 My plan for the final game had to consider not only what I would like best but what my opponent would like least And what could be more annoying for Karpov than my turning the tables and playing like Karpov Carlsen's game was a prime example of what GM Daniel Naroditsky describes as his effect on other players: "Magnus has a way of making you feel like you're losing Magnus has a way of making you feel like you're losing Carlsen began putting pressure on the queenside and soon seamlessly altered the position from equal to winning Amin overlooked a chance to save the game.  A nervy ending in time trouble for Carlsen, but in the end he's victorious! pic.twitter.com/Tc9YbeEdUF but no one scanned Nakamura’s Titled Tuesday games No one scanned Nakamura's Titled Tuesday games launching all of his kingside pawns towards Anand's monarch the 15th world champion countered with precision sacrificing a pawn to neutralize Nakamura's attacking chances.  Kasparov did indeed succeed in winning on demand grinding Karpov down with a blend of strategic and dynamic play to retain his crown This victory further cemented the legend's place in history.  In the last round, the players had the opportunity to choose the position themselves. Coincidentally, they chose a position from the exact same match as the day before: GM Xie Jun vs. IM Alisa Galliamova in 1999 The position at hand is from the penultimate game of their women's world championship match―and it's the final victory.  and Anand all chose this from the three options even though I think it's easier for White to play and I actually think White is a little bit better here Black in the long run has two bishops here on e7 and d7 There's some options to try and attack on the queenside The main routes for White to continue are the zealous 15.g4 which was played by Xie in the original game We get the rare treat of exploring both possibilities over the board Carlsen followed the seventh women's world champion’s footsteps while Anand chose 15.Ne2.  A dynamic fight ensued between Carlsen and Nakamura as they battled for the fate of the tournament Carlsen shared: "I felt like I had to play quite dynamically from the get-go." This game secured Carlsen's tournament victory with a full-point lead.  When Amin advanced his queen too far into enemy position, Anand launched a deadly tactical strike. GM Rafael Leitao annotates Anand's victory as our Game of the Day below setting off attacking fireworks of her own Carlsen found game recollection to be more challenging on day two: “I’m quite ashamed that I didn’t immediately recognize Kasparov-Karpov I was thinking: What kind of idiot puts the knight on d7 My mind raced to: This is probably not such good players I was thinking: What kind of idiot puts the knight on d7?  Nakamura reflected on the event overall in his YouTube recap: I think this variant actually is my current favorite Far surpassing Fischer Random at the moment simply because even though we ended up with fresh positions It's still based on the history of what chess has been for the last 600+ years I think this variant actually is my current favorite.  While this year's Casablanca Chess celebrated the history of the game the organizers shared that next year they intend to explore completely novel ground―players will try their hand at AI-generated "never played before" positions The live broadcast was hosted by GMs Daniel Naroditsky and Jan Gustafsson Casablanca Chess is an event where four star players play out well-known chess positions in a series of rapid games The four invited players compete in a double round-robin with a 15+10 time control Each round is played with a different starting position based on well-known chess games and five are pre-selected by the organizers while positions three and six are determined by spectators' votes.  Casa Branca Palm Beach is a hybrid interior design office and showroom for Chicago-based interior designer Alessandra Branca that opened recently on Worth Avenue Branca, who is renovating a home in Palm Beach for herself and her family has worked on residences in Palm Beach for many years more of her clients have been moving to Palm Beach an extension of the Branca name into a colorful lamps and accessories was launched last year "Casa Branca Palm Beach was a completely natural next step for us," Branca said.  “Nothing in this space is manufactured Even our fabrics are done by small mills north of Italy Our next collection has tartans made in Scotland. We have fabrics from England Our printed evolution of the Branca brand,” she said.  “We have always had many design projects in Florida and the Bahamas so this was a fitting development for both our new brand and our interiors business and it has a history steeped in beautiful architecture and interior design We now have design offices and Casa Branca showrooms in Chicago Branca’s son and president of Casa Branca a separate business from Branca’s interior design firm “We have a mix of designers coming in and people who are shopping fabrics The fabrics and wallpapers are ‘to the trade’.” who joined Branca’s business two years ago worked in business-to-business and industrial supplies and holds a management degree from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management He runs Casa Branca out of Los Angeles but was in Palm Beach to open the gallery and hire staff “What you are looking at here is Alessandra placing a bit of a flag in Palm Beach because she wants more of her practice to be down here as she herself spends more time here. It’s also a wonderful market for her aesthetic and for the products that we have designed in this collection,” Uihlein said “This is the first place in the country where you can see the whole line We actually have a tabletop line of porcelains sold at Mary Mahoney’s just three doors down,” Uihlein said "Linens are Irish and Belgian linens that are hand screen-printed in the United States,” Uihlein said “Alessandra pulls her designs from her vintage archives and then our Casa Branca team actually crafts the individual items,” he said “Here in Palm Beach the first collection is very much about color It’s about pattern and about having fun with designs,” Uihlein said “Alessandra has designed a collection you can mix and match across the different colorways.” Sofas are made-to-order with clients and their decorators selecting fabrics Many are vintage finds or antiques from estate sales and auctions from around the globe that have been upholstered with Casa Branca’s fabrics The fabric collection includes a variety of designs such as Cestino a printed fabric similar to a basket weave produced in salmon Other fabric and wallpaper designs feature concentric squares Clients can see how the fabrics look on chairs and sofas on display at the showroom such as a $23,000 1950s vintage sofa in the Louis XV style every piece of fabric on the furniture is all in our collections It is all produced in Italy and the U.K.,” Uihlein said Branca works with artisans and creative people around the globe Working with Casa Branca enables their products to be marketed as most prefer to spend their time creating was handmade in the heart of Paris at famed ceramics studio Jean Roger A set of four linen cocktail napkins priced at $225 has detailed dragonflies and butterflies hand-embroidered by women in Rwanda  “These are all women who are survivors of the genocide They have been taught the art of embroidery by Belgian nuns,” Uihlein said “We were supposed to launch with a pop-up in this very space in the first week of March we had to shut it down,” Uihlein said “This space became available during COVID and Alessandra decided to make the investment redesign it and have this be an office for her interiors and a showroom for Casa Branca and a place where we can display some of the beautiful collaborations we have done.” Other items include a faux-bamboo wireless table lamp hand-painted by South Florida artist Margot Larkin A pair of Italian carved wood table lamps from the 1970s by Jansen is $5,500.  A $4,300 handblown Belgian crystal table lamp designed by Branca can be filled with water and food dyes to create any color “Our core customer is decorators and design enthusiasts people who are really enthusiastic about design and about these types of objects,” Uihlein said “It’s not just people purchasing new homes; it is people purchasing new homes and being really excited about it  “The room will be changing as items are sold from the floor,” Uihlein said “Many of the porcelains can be ordered again; but to be honest they are all handmade and all unique and made to specifications we have decided with these artisans It is going to be a “living” room,” Uihlein said Casa Branca is open by appointment only, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Appointments can be booked at casabranca.com Although summer is yet to officially begin, Casablanca is already looking ahead with its Pre-Fall 2024 campaign But what’s interesting about the seasonal overlap is that even in preparation for cooler temperatures the Pre-Fall 2024 collection captures the endless spirit of summer the Parisian brand headed to the glass and metal-laden mid-century villa the Dudi Hasson-shot visuals lend themselves to the brand’s key focus on striking visuals – all while channeling the luxuriously elevated are the combined and contrasting elements that see lively-hued pieces against avant-garde architecture cliff landscapes and the Mediterranean Sea Book Online Now Important: When scheduling your appointment please be sure you are booking in PST (Pacific Standard Time) *Walk-ins are welcome until capacity is reached Please be aware walk-in customers may experience long wait times Please check Book Online daily for updated availability due to cancellations NEW: Online Passport Renewal is available 24/7 Regular Service: 4 - 6 weeks processing time Expedite Service: 2 - 3 weeks processing time PLEASE REVIEW CONFIRMATION EMAIL SENT TO YOU after you book your appointment Application(s) must be filled out at the time of your appointment and have all required documentation and payments as indicated on flyer below to avoid delays See Passport Checklist below for requirements and fees please do so through the notification you received to make the appointment time available or call us at (951) 351-6334 In an effort to serve our customers efficiently and promptly We value our customers and apologize for the inconvenience If you have immediate or emergency travel, please visit www.travel.state.gov for more information and to schedule an appointment at a Regional Office Expedite Service of passport applications is available for an additional fee of $60.00. Please visit the Department of State's website at http://www.travel.state.gov for further information Department of State offers 1-2 day Express Mail of the passport book only to the applicant once the application is processed for $21.36 payable to Department of State (check The Department of State CANNOT Express Mail a passport card The City Clerk's Office offers 1-2 day Express Mail of your application to Passport Services for $31.40 for Express Mail fee is payable to the City of Riverside (check or cash only) Sign in In-depth Interviews with Authorities in Business, Pop Culture, Wellness, Social Impact, and Tech. 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Listen Stack your support system: Build a team that you trust and respect As a part of our series about women who are shaking things up in their industry I had the pleasure of interviewing Hannah Bomze Hannah built Casa Blanca to bring real estate into the future in a more personalized a human touch and trimming the unnecessary trappings of a traditional brokerage By providing a better experience for everyone involved in the process Hannah’s mission is for Casa Blanca to create a new reality for real estate our readers would like to get to know you a bit more Can you tell us a bit about your “backstory” What led you to this particular career path I’ve been working in real estate since I was 18 years old I’ve worked for some of the best-known brokerages in New York I grew frustrated with the industry’s antiquated operating model and competitive Real estate is one of the last fields to catch up with modern transparent customer service- Casa Blanca was built to fix that Can you tell our readers what it is about the work you’re doing that’s disruptive hyper-competitive agents control everything with no management oversight Agents become overwhelmed and aren’t able to provide consistent service to their existing clients Their business depends on continuously bringing in new customers Buyers and sellers end up feeling extraordinarily confused and discouraged — studies have shown that 40% of Americans rank buying a home as the most stressful event of modern life What we’ve done with Casa Blanca is created a seamless branded experience for both customers and agents The brokerage takes care of all backend work so that our agents (trained in house within our values system) can focus on providing hospitality level service to our clients Once a user has completed the lifestyle quiz our AI algorithm works to provide them with the best property matches for their search it’s easy to connect with an agent through direct chat and in-app scheduling Agents can even highlight their recommendations to clients with our “Agent’s Pick” feature We’ve established the end to end technological solution for buyers and renters to enable and organize their home search Can you share a story about how they made an impact She helped me learn the ropes of the business and has always been a remarkable support is another mentor whose guidance I am deeply grateful for The expertise and counsel from my mentors has been invaluable in so many ways being disruptive is usually a positive adjective that a system or structure has ‘withstood the test of time’ Can you articulate to our readers when disrupting an industry is positive and when disrupting an industry is ‘not so positive’ Can you share some examples of what you mean disruption is a positive thing when it has a favorable effect for the customer Casa Blanca is a disruptive brand in the real estate space because it’s built in service of our audience which is contrary to the traditional model If a company’s aim to disrupt an industry results in higher price points I would see that as a “not so positive” example Can you share 3 of the best words of advice you’ve gotten along your journey Stay true to yourself: Define your core values and do your best to live them day to day CO and have a roadmap to expand into additional US cities later this year and we’re actively recruiting to continue growing the Casa Blanca team our app has seen exponential growth and we’re continuing to release updates to our users what are the biggest challenges faced by ‘women disruptors’ that aren’t typically faced by their male counterparts The challenges that “women disruptors” face are the same challenges all professional women face Thankfully I never feel underestimated or overlooked because of my gender I strive to make Casa Blanca a welcoming environment where everyone feels supported Do you have a book/podcast/talk that’s had a deep impact on your thinking I often listen to the How I Built This podcast relatable stories about what it takes to build a business Guy Raz is remarkably adept at facilitating honest and insightful conversations with his guests about the entire process of starting a business: the creation where things went wrong and how they were fixed If you could inspire a movement that would bring the most amount of good to the most amount of people Launching Casa Blanca is exactly that movement We’re motivated by our users to create the most supportive and comfortable home buying experience possible Making it through closing on a home has previously been a notoriously stressful experience We create real estate as it should be: an exciting and rewarding milestone for our clients Can you please give us your favorite “Life Lesson Quote” Can you share how that was relevant to you in your life “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done them better The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” Website: https://www.casa-blanca.com Instagram: @Casablancaliving This was very inspiring. Thank you so much for the time you spent with this. We wish you continued success and good health! Candice Georgiadis is an active mother of three as well as a designer, founder, social media expert, and philanthropist. Help « Back The Funchal Sapadores Firefighters and the Madeiran Volunteer Firefighters are currently fighting the flames of a fire that broke out in a tourist bus there is no information about any injuries Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email Tx (KGNS) - The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department responds to possible alligators spotted in or near Lake Casa Blanca KGNS received calls regarding possible alligator sightings at the lake they say they do not currently conduct alligator surveys in or near the lake geographically the area is within the known and expected range of the American alligator so it would not be unusual or unexpected for alligators to inhabit appropriate habitat They go on to say that “Alligators in an area do not in and of themselves constitute a concern for human safety Feeding of alligators by humans can cause problems TPWD generally allows gators to exist in areas of human habitation unless there is a specific circumstance that would warrant their removal.” KGNS has not independently confirmed the claims