Showing posts with label accessories. Show all posts
Showing posts with label accessories. Show all posts

TOUCH OF GOLD FOR HOSTESS GIFTS - $40 & UNDER

Hostess gift guide

With Christmas & New Years ahead, invitations to the homes of friends and family are in the air.  I was always taught, you should never show up to a party at a person's home empty handed.  Here are few quick gold toned ideas for hostess gifts for this holiday season!

1. Metallic Gold Zebra Dish - $32
2. Gold monogram mugs (4 mugs) - $40
3. Gold and glass ornaments (set of 3) - $38

My fave is a set of the gold monogram mugs.  I love these!

Happy Tuesday!

xo
Coco

PASTEL PIGS IN CHROME!

Bank in form of pig Harry Allen light pink pale chrome piggy bank metallic
Pale Pink Bank in the form of Pig - $200 (Light pink piggy bank with chrome metallic finish) (above)

I have one of these cute metallic piggy banks in silver chrome.  I've had it for years - maybe 7 years or so.  It has moved from my home over to my office....and when I move back into my tiny cottage in the Hollywood Hills, it may even come home with me.   Even though this little piggy bank style has been around for years, people still oooh and ahhhh over it.  Adds a bit of cute style to any room I think.

One of my colleagues had her little 4 year old son over into my office a few months back...he was playing with my silver pig when all of a sudden the ear broke off!  No worries though...it was easily repaired with a little super glue...the four year old was so happy to see that the pig was indeed fine.

The pig was even up to no good once at my house...as you can see in these videos - Part 1 and then Part 2! But generally the pig has been all good over the years. (you can see my old wood floors in the video by the way)

So when I saw these pastel pigs at market, I of course bought a bunch of them for the COCOCOZY shop.

I think these pastel piggies are just so cute.  Don't you?

Bank in form of Pig Harry Allen chrome metallic piggy bank light blue pale home decor accessory
Pale Blue Bank in the Form of a Pig - $200 (Light blue piggy bank with metallic chrome finish)(above)

Happy Friday!

xo
Coco

MONOGRAM STYLE - LARGE LIVING ROOM LETTERS!

black and white living room leather sofa Moroccan ottoman pouf framed letter C wall decor art

Why not add a signature of sorts to a well designed space.  I'm wary of using too many words or letters in any design...but maybe a carefully placed letter here or there can personalize a good looking space even more.  Can a letter be art?  See the photo above...a cute black and white living room with a framed huge block letter "C".  I like.

What do you think?  Agree or disagree?

Anyhooooo...I like these metal letters below...I think the big huge zinc ones could be cool...maybe in a den...maybe a big C in my den.

metal letters zinc oversized alphabet ABC wall decor decorate style interior design art
Anthropologie - Oversized Zinc Letters 25" h - $98 (above)

metal letters restoration hardware
Restoration Hardware - Cast Metal Letters 12"h - on sale $27.49 (comes in a variety of sizes and finishes)(above)

leather chesterfield sofa apartment living room persian rug built in book shelf metal letter A wall decor

Happy Tuesday!

xo
Coco

Photos: Pia Ulin; unknown

CHEAP TO CHIC: MUSING OVER MALACHITE!

Malachite wallpaper in Kristi Bender's foyer with an organic circle table, parrot statues and two matching lamps with black shades

Love this foyer above. It was featured in Lonny Magazine a few months back. This entryway is in the home of my friend Kristi Bender of Wendy Schwartz Design. I've been to Kristi's house and seen this foyer. I fell in love with the green Cole & Sons Malachite wallpaper.  Malachite is a green banded stone...it has been quite "in" as inspiration in design for awhile now...but for some reason I'm seeing it pop up a lot this holiday season.

So today I bring you a CHEAP TO CHIC on all things malachite!

Gold and green malachite lamp finial
Chic Shop - Billy Malachite Finial - $75 (Gold and green malachite lamp finial.)(above)

Gold and malachite faucet handle in the master bathroom
I took this photo of a close up of faucet handle in my neighbor's master bath...it is a Sherle Wagner faucet/fitting in gold and malachite. (above)

Gold and malachite necklace
Shopbop - Teardrop Malachite Layered Necklace - $119 (Gold and  malachite necklace by  Heather Hawkins) (above)

powder room with malachite inspired wallpaper, mirror with rope frame and matching gold wall mounted lamps
A powder room designed by Nate Berkus with malachite inspired wallpaper. (above)

Two 19th Century console tables with faux malachite base trimmed in white gold with marble top
1st Dibs - 19th Century Italian Console Tables - $22,500 (Soniat House Antiques.  Faux Malachite base, trimmed in white gold with marble top.)(above)

Do you like malachite or dislike? See anything you covet here?

Happy Tuesday!

xo
Coco

Photos: Lonny Magazine; Coco of COCOCOZY; Nate Berkus

FASHION FORWARD: PINK, BLACK & WHITE - NEW AUTUMN!

Isabel Marant Fall 2012 Ready to Wear-Pink cropped pants with a white vest and white flats
Isabel Marant Fall 2012 Ready To Wear - Pink cropped pants with white vest. (above)
So was browsing through fall collections and noticed quite a bit of soft light pastel pink or rose and lots of stark white for fall.  Colors that traditionally remind us of spring now are year round it seems in fashion and in  home decor!  Here's today's FASHION FORWARD!


close up of a living room by bo bedre with a light gray sofa with black and white check pillows, a pink pillow and a white pillow with a large fly printed on it


On the left there is a model from Phillip Lim's Fall 2012 Ready to wear show, on the right there is an image of a completely white kitchen taken from above with black accents from a computer and a tv
Phillip Lim Fall 2012 Ready to Wear - White cropped pants and a black and white sweater is on trend with the black and white themes in living spaces. (above)



On the left there is a model from Christian Dior's Fall 2012 Ready to Wear runway show. On the left there is an image of close up of a living room by bo bedre with a light gray sofa with black and white check pillows, a pink pillow and a white pillow with a large fly printed on it, a glass coffee table and a hanging flower light
Dusty rose dress from Christian Dior Fall 2012 Ready to Wear collection (above)


Model wearing a swingy, semi-sheer pale pink dress from Jill Sander's Fall 2012 Ready to Wear runway show
Love this almost nude pink dress from Jil Sander Fall 2012 Ready to Wear collection . (above)

What do you think of this trend? Light pastel pinks and bright whites for fall. Would you use in your home...would you wear out on the streets? Do tell!

Happy Tuesday!

xo
Coco


THE HARBINGER OF GOOD DECOR!

All photos in this post by Coco of COCOCOZY
entrance to the Harbinger

When I took someone to an opening at the Harbinger showroom in Los Angeles, they said being at Harbinger was like living an evening right in the pages of a magazine like House Beautiful with all of its beautiful rooms, furniture, wall coverings and textiles. I would agree...

Harbinger is an exquisite showroom in the heart of the La Cienega Design District. The showroom features a well curated selection of fine textiles, furniture, lighting and home accessories.

Owned by uber talented interior designers Joe Lucas and Parrish Chilcoat, Harbinger has a feel of relaxed elegance.

Okay. I must admit, even though I've been to quite a few design showrooms, I still get a bit intimidated by the mood in most high design places...I feel a little out of my element not knowing everything there is to know about everything in design...I often feel like if I say the wrong thing, in those showrooms someone will roll their eyes at me. I may be imagining it but usually when I walk into most high end showrooms, I want to walk right out because I don't necessarily feel welcomed.

At the Harbinger showroom, the vibe is completely different from other showrooms I've been to in the past...comfortable, warm - a home away from home for gorgeous design. While Harbinger deals only in the finest of home furnishings, the showroom personnel (Tami Carey, showroom manager) and owners Joe and Parrish somehow manage to strike a balance between luxury and creating an inviting environment.

So the other day, when JH was in town (after she went to the Clooney/President Obama event), I took a bit of time during my lunch to meet her at Harbinger and hang out in the showroom.  It was only my second time at Harbinger even though they carry the COCOCOZY textiles line (I can't usually peel away from my day job to get to the showroom during the week).  What a lovely hour we spent there. Stunning furniture, beautiful textiles, nice conversation and we got to chat with textiles designer Katie Leede who was showing off her latest fabric line.  Did I mention they were serving a delicious light lunch, drinks and desserts?  Yes.  Home.

foyer in Harbinger showroom with large tile mirror, green curtain, red sofa, floor to ceiling wall paper on one wall, a hexagon table holding assorted odds and ends and a large rug
The cheerful foyer at the Harbinger showroom filled with texture, patterns and color. (above)

vignette at Harbinger showcases traditional to modern furniture and accessories all grounded on a very cool striped blue and white rug
A vignette at Harbinger showcases traditional to modern furniture and accessories all grounded on a very cool striped blue and white rug. (above)

burnt orange velvet sofa with nail head trim with white accent pillows
From Harbinger's own furniture line - The Antwerp Tufted Sofa -  a luxe burnt orange velvet sofa with nail head trim

Swedish Upholstered Back Side Chairs in a dining room vignette
Harbinger's own Swedish Upholstered Back Side Chairs in a dining room vignette! (above and below)

Close up of Swedish Upholstered Back Side Chairs

canopy bed and lovely embroidered linens
A canopy bed and lovely embroidered linens (above and below)

Close up of the monogramed pillows

Textiles display with COCOCOZY fabrics, pillows and throws
Textiles display with COCOCOZY fabrics, pillows and throws. (above and below)

Close up of COCOCOZY's side of the display

Katie Leede showing her collection
Textiles designer Katie Leede showing her amazing collection to my friend JH in the Harbinger showroom. (above and below)

Close up of Katie Leede's logo and fabric

Close up of Katie Leede's fabric


Sigh! Wish I could work out of the Harbinger showroom every day!

See the Harbinger website to check out all of the fabulous lines they represent...a design delight!

What do you think of the furniture at Harbinger? See anything you like? Where are your favorite places to shop for furniture?

Happy Monday!

xo
Coco

P.S. More to share with you from design week here...including a bit about a fun party at Michael Smith's Jasper showroom. That's for tomorrow.


All photos in this post by Coco of COCOCOZY