ALL ABOUT THE ARCH

I think a good arched window or door or hallway somewhere in a home can add great character.  No frills necessary if you have an arch...just the clean rounded line can still be modern while adding a bit of character and personality to a space.

I am all about a good arch these days.  What about you?

Loving the last photo with the dark walls and arched windows and fire burning.  A cozy living room indeed.

Happy Thursday!

xo
Coco

P.S.  Remember to shop the new COCOCOZY Resort Collection of pillows and throws at the COCOCOZY Online Store!

Photos: Joe Schmelzer; Trevor Tondro; Axel Vervoordt; Kali Cavanagh

DELIGHTFUL DOOR

A doorway from a covered patio into a home.  Everything about this semi outdoor space seems lovely to me.  The arched glass door, the weathered gray deck flooring, the built in bench seating.  The neutral color scheme and of course all of the natural light.  I love this.

Am headed to Chicago right now...am on the plane with TE and his son EE.  We are going to Chicago because TE is running the Chicago Marathon on Sunday!  Why would anyone want to run 26.2 miles?  I've spent the last 19 weeks of his training trying to figure it out.  It has been quite inspiring watching seeing him go out 6 days a week to run.  Whoa.  Amazing.  One weekend, I dropped him off to go run and he ran for 3 hours straight...20 miles.  During that time, I went to the grocery store to pick up a few items for him (just a few) and then I went home and turned on my computer...just turned it on.  I certainly felt under accomplished when I picked him up and he asked me "What did you do while I was running?".

Anyhooo...back to this space...love it.

Will send pictures via COCOCOZY Instagram and COCOCOZY Twitter from Chicago...please follow me there.

Happy Friday!

xo
Coco

DESIGN IDEA: PAINTED BRICK!

Don't get me wrong, I'm not advocating getting rid of classic exposed brick walls in interior design and decor BUT...I do love this painted gray brick here around the arched doorway on the columns in the modern kitchen.

So elegant and calming I think. Lots paint exposed brick white but I'm liking this gray.

What do you think? Should we leave exposed brick alone or does this gray painted brick work for you!

Happy Friday!

xo
Coco

P.S.  One week from now, I'll be at the New York International Gift Fair setting up the COCOCOZY booth!  This is my fouth time showing the collection in NYC.  So exciting and nerve wracking at the same time!

P.P.S.  Going to dinner tonight with some fun friends...lots of couples...nice couples...need a date...any ideas...I am open for suggestions? :-)

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Photos: Ty Larkins