CITY VERSUS SEA - OUTDOOR LIVING ROOMS

Sea - A stunning outdoor living room on a deck overlooking the ocean! (above)

Summer...all I can think of is outdoor decor really. I love a beautiful outdoor space. Nothing like enjoying the outdoors with the comforts and design touches that we use inside our homes.

I like these two outdoor living spaces. One with a decidedly international flair and a striking ocean view and the other sits in a more controlled environment inside an elegant city brick wall townhouse courtyard. I like both for different reasons.

Which do you prefer...sea or city outdoor living room?

City - A cute structured outdoor courtyard in a London townhouse. (above and below)

I know I should chose the "sea" outdoor room for the views alone...but I think I might like the "city" look. Not sure though. Reason I chose the city is because I feel like this is a look that I could realistically have at some point. Realistic dreaming perhaps?

You? Which do you prefer? Weigh in please in the comments below.

Happy Tuesday!

xo
Coco

P.S. Grace Home Furnishings, one of my favorite posh home furnishing stores in Los Angeles, is having its annual clearance starting this weekend but COCOCOZY readers can start shopping the sale on Thursday.  So many chic offerings with discounts up to 75% off!  The official sale begins Saturday, June 8th.

Grace Home in Los Angeles is having its annual clearance sale with discounts up to 75% off! (above)

GRACE HOME FURNISHINGS
11632 Barrington Court
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone (310) 476-7176


Photos: Pia Ulin; Inspace Locations

DESIGNING THE PERFECT CITY COURTYARD!

All photos in this post by Coco of COCOCOZY

So this past Sunday was a busy day for me...after going to a garden party and then attending the Teen Choice Awards (don't ask me why I as an adult was at the Teen Choice Awards), I hopped on a plane on a red eye for a quick trip to NYC.

I am leaving NYC right now but the trip has been fantastic!

I have been staying at The Greenwich Hotel...my favorite hotel in NYC. I love it here.

This is a view of the enchanting guest courtyard at the hotel. A secret courtyard garden of sorts...a place for a wonderful light breakfast or late night drink (had drinks with A.Ro. there last night).

There is something very relaxed about this outdoor living space yet very elegant. Lots of plants...just the right teak furniture...paired with woven French bistro chairs...nothing overly done...but something so right....hmmm...love this...

A lovely refuge in the middle of the city!

I am headed down to the courtyard right now to have a little breakfast with some people before I hop on the plane...I can't wait.

My room wasn't ready when I arrived, so I set up camp in a corner of the hotel's courtyard. (above)

My room had a view of the courtyard. (above)

What do you think of this hotel courtyard?  What is your ideal outdoor living space?

Happy Wednesday!

xo
Coco

P.S.  So much to share that has gone on here in NYC.  I've had a great time.  Also, will be coming out with some exciting news very soon about a new partnership for COCOCOZY!   I can't wait to share the news.  Soon.

P.P.S.  Was able to see best of friend AM and her hubby JE and their kids while here in the city.  What a wonderful wonderful time.

P.P.P.S.  If you check out COCOCOZY Twitter or COCOCOZY Instagram...you can see some photos of some of the cool places I've been while here!  Will share more tomorrow!

P.P.P.P.S.  Remember to follow me on COCOCOZY Pinterest too...check out my latest pins!


All photos in this post by Coco of COCOCOZY

WHAT'S NEW IS OLD - A MALIBU BEACH RETREAT!

Encasement doors are flung open to show off this Malibu home's ocean view! (above)

A Malibu house...with ocean views...right on the famous Broad Beach.  A new home built to look old!  Owned and built by antiques afficianado Richard Shapiro, the home is a juxtaposition between old and new... from the purposefully chipped sandstone floors, to the buffed plastered walls, to the floor to ceiling encasement windows, to the modern swooping steel balustrade, this villa on the ocean is meant to look as if it was plucked out of ancient ruins with some very modern touches!

The open living plan!

The dining room. (above and below)

A sleek modern black kitchen with slabs of basalt used for the backsplash and the island. (above)

A modern steel balustrade. (above)

A courtyard with turquoise Moroccan tiles in a chevron pattern. (above)

What do you think of this Malibu home? Does the combo of old looking and modern work for you? I happen to adore the courtyard and all of the steel windows and doors!

What do you like?

Happy Monday!

xo
Coco

P.S. Sis DS is traveling right now (lucky her).  She texted in this photo from Morocco this morning. DS and my mother are touring Medina today and were in Casablanca yesterday.  So cool!  This photo below is a screen...one that allows women to see out but keeps them hidden from men! So interesting!

A photo from my sister during her visit to Morocco! (above)

P.P.S.  Have today off from my real job...so will be spending the day catching up on all things COCOCOZY!  Looking forward to a little time to get everything in order before I start traveling for the summer.

P.P.P.S.  Oh, did I mention, I'll be in Atlanta next week for the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Mart.  Will be showing the COCOCOZY textiles collection at the Christian Mosso Associates Showroom again in Building 1 of the Merchandise Mart on the 9th Floor. Please stop by if you are going to be in Atlanta next week!

P.P.P.S.  Also, if you'll be in New York in the middle of August you can catch up with me at the New York International Gift Fair...come by there and say hi and see the collection.  This will be my 4th time doing the New York show.  I get so nervous and excited about going.  I totally stress out trying to remember all of he details.  Oy va voy...got to hop on it!  Keeping fingers crossed that I'll have a big COCOCOZY related announcement in New York in August...trying to get things in order.

P.P.P.P.S.  Hope you are enjoying July so far! :-)


Photos: C Magazine