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Showing posts with label pool. Show all posts

THE MOST EXPENSIVE HOME IN AMERICA - SEE THIS HOUSE

Copper Beech Farm Mansion-The most expensive home in America Greenwich
Aerial view of the highest priced home in the country (above)
A $190 million dollar home! Yes it is true.  Built in 1898, this 13,500 square foot mansion sits on 50 acres of land and boasts about one mile of shore front.  It is called Copper Beech Farm.  Located Greenwich, CT, a town known for its unbelievable mansions, the real estate listing says this home "has no peers".

Listed by Christies International Real Estate, this estate has 12 bedrooms, 7 full baths, 2 partial baths, a 12 foot ceilings in the main rooms, paneled library, pool and pool house, greenhouse, a beach, a carriage house, grass tennis court, a separate staff kitchen and spectacular water views.

The home was originally purchased by the Lauder Greenway family in 1904.  Harriet Lauder Greenway whose father helped Andrew Carnegie found U.S. Steel apparently sold it to timber tycoon John Rudey about 30 years ago.  Rudey now, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal a few months back, is selling the Victorian French Renaissance mansion because his children are all grown.

Mansion stone towers flowers Copper Beech Farm Greenwich Connecticut
Stone towers flank the front door of this Greenwich, CT mansion. (above)

Dining room carved ceilings wood paneled walls in the Copper Beech Farm manison
Dining room with carved ceilings and wood paneled walls. (above)

Living room in a mansion sectional sofa white molded fireplace leather ottoman Copper Beech Farm

Wood paneled library in the Copper Beech Farm marble fireplace
The wood paneled library with fireplace is fitting for multi million dollar home. (above)

Stone wall iron garden gate at Copper Beech Farm
A garden gate on the grounds of the 50 acre property (above)

Pool and spa at Copper Beech Farm overlooking Long Island Sound
The pool and spa in the backyard overlook the Long Island Sound. (above)
Wow.  Wish I could see more views of the upstairs bedrooms in the home.  Need to assess whether I would spend my $190 million dollars here.  Now...let's say there was a nice person who decided to give me this grand manse, I would take it in a minute...dress it up a bit and settle in right by the pool or walking the gardens.  Would be a great place for parties too.  Anyone offering this home to me?  Hello?  Anyone???

Would you take it or leave it? Do tell!

Happy Friday!

xo
Coco

CO-ED BABY SHOWER POWER

Outdoor backyard baby shower COCOCOZY logo throw orange umbrellas

So I co-hosted a little baby shower this weekend for dear friend AG and her hubby TG.  It was a co-ed guys and girls, mixing together backyard style casual cute baby shower.

My co-hostesses were JH (sister to TG), AS, WH and KD.  The best co-hostesses ever!  The whole shower was planned on email.  LH and JH, TG's brother-in-law and sis, were kind enough to invite us to use their LOVELY home for the shower.  We decided to make use of their gorgeous backyard overlooking a golf course in Hancock Park.  AS did invites, JH did party decor as it was at her house, WH was in charge of party favors and games, KD had beverages and I was in charge of food.

Loved JH's party touches.  Colorful, festive and relaxed. She rented several picnic tables, orange market umbrellas, cute mason jars with yellow and orange Gerber daisies, clear fish bowl like vases filled with rubber duckies swimming along in blue water, a few navy COCOCOZY Logo Throws for anyone who would venture to lay out on the grass and then done!  Voila!  A warm and inviting environment for guests to spend a casual sunny Los Angeles afternoon.

WH decided on lovely summer half bottles of rose wine as party favors.  I ordered all of the food from Joan's on Third...an array of sandwiches, hors d'oeuvres, quiche, salads and other brunch lunch foods. KD put together a colorful self serve bar with sparkling water, lemonade, wine, champagne and beer.

Here are few scenes from our co-ed baby shower!

Rubber duckies in a fish bowl creative centerpiece baby shower

Self serve bar baby shower bright colored bucket

Sandwiches Joan's on Third at a baby shower

Floral centerpiece at an outdoor baby shower

Outdoor backyard baby shower orange umbrellas pool creative centerpieces

Bottles at the self serve bar at an outdoor baby shower


Guests at an outdoor baby shower orange umbrellas benches COCOCOZY logo throw

I think AG and her hubby TG had a good time.  It was certainly a relaxing lovely afternoon.  TE came with me; he enjoyed it all to...including the co-ed shower game where all of the guys had to line up and drink soda through baby bottles. TE did not win btw...LH, JH's hubby, got caught up on a technicality of a dripping bottle, and TG, the guest of honor, was a bit of slow poke - about 10 guys participated...only one drank the entire bottle!

AG and TG's baby is due in October.  Can't wait.  BTW...there were four other pregnant ladies at the shower including co-hostess AS.  Something is definitely in the water here in L.A.!

Happy Monday!

xo
Coco

P.S.  Was so honored to be profiled on the Interior Collective blog the other day!  Check out the post here.  Also, ask me a design question on Interior Collective and you can enter to win a COCOCOZY pillow!

P.P.S.  Check out COCOCOZY Instagram and Twittter - @COCOCOZY - to see where TE and I went after the shower...from roof top to roof top.  Remember to follow me around the web to see more of what I'm up to.  Would love to hear from you too!


Photos in this post by Coco of COCOCOZY

BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL BEAUTIFUL - SCENES FROM A WEEKEND AFTERNOON

Outdoor sitting area white outdoor lounge chair with white cushions with pink piping round woven coffee table umbrella


Had two lunches this past Sunday.  That's all I need.  Two lunches in one day when I am trying to get in shape for a beach vacation!?!? Well it was a long weekend...so who cares...right????

Let's see...the first lunch/brunch was at the Soho House with friends JTH and LH who were visiting from New York.  Soho House is a private club I belong to...it is gorgeous.  I wish I could take pictures of the Soho House spaces but it is not allowed - I don't want to get kicked out...I think even mentioning the Soho House in this post is risky...there is a no blogging rule! Note to self...stop mentioning the Soho House - just don't do it...stop. So... I took JTH and LH to the "club's" Sunday brunch.   JTH and LH were just married in December.  I couldn't make the wedding but I had so much fun catching up with them.  Met them at noon, we had a mimosa, brunch and a great conversation and was in my car by 1:50pm.

Second lunch was at the Beverly Hills Hotel with TE. I told him I would meet him at 1:45p. Needless to say I was about 15 minutes late to meet him.  You might ask...why wasn't TE at the first brunch?  Well TE is prepping for a marathon - so he did a 13 mile run while I was having my first meal and then he wanted me to join him for lunch a little later.  Who am I to say no to an afternoon date?  So, I went to both brunch and lunch in one day!

TE and I decided to have lunch at the pool restaurant at The Beverly Hills Hotel.  It was just lovely. The walk to the pool through the hotel grounds was so scenic, I couldn't help but take a million photos on my phone.  I had a skinny margarita, a side of fresh fruit and...wait for it...yes...a few french fries! I couldn't believe that I was eating again!  ARRRGHHHHH...

Anyhooo...double dining remorse aside...the afternoon at the hotel with TE was lovely.  Here are a few scenes from Sunday!

White curved sofa with pink pimping and decorative floral pillows
Love the pink contrast piping on the white cushions on this curved outdoor bench. (above)


Outdoor flagstone walkway, birds of paradise, banana trees and flowers
A beautiful flagstone walkway lined with Birds of Paradise, banana trees and flowers. (above)

Outdoor green and white striped booth poolside restaurant
A green and white striped booth at the Beverly Hills Hotel poolside restaurant. (above)

Beverly Hills Hotel Pool lounge chairs palm trees los angeles
TE took this photo of the pool area at the famous Beverly Hills Hotel. (above)

What do you think of this pretty pink hotel? Have you ever been? It truly is someplace to see if you come visit Los Angeles.

Happy Tuesday!

xo
Coco

P.S. Atlanta Market Update - So relieved...I got a hotel room for my one night stay in Atlanta. I am going to Atlanta for the Atlanta Home Furnishings Market this week! I am going to show our COCOCOZY collection to buyers and to introduce a brand new collection as well. I was afraid I wasn't going to find a room. Lucky for me I'll be staying again at the Ritz Carlton downtown. It is the only hotel in Atlanta that I have found I like. I am very very picky about hotels fyi...!! :-)

P.P.S. NEW COCOCOZY -  Here is another one of our new lucite trays we are introducing at the Atlanta Market.  This color is actually somewhere between a peacock and turquoise blue...a fun cute decorative tray!

COCOCOZY Wauwinet blue lucite tray removable insert
NEW - COCOCOZY Wauwinet blue lucite tray with removable insert. (above)
P.P.P.S.  ATLANTA LOCATION - Please stop by the Christian Mosso Associates (CMA) Showroom in Building #1, 9th Floor of America's Mart to say hi if you are going to market.  I would love to meet you.  I'll be in the showroom on Friday and Saturday.  You can also see our bedding collection there!

Photos:  Coco of COCOCOZY; TE

WHERE LESS IS MORE - POOL PERFECT



Oh...designing a long weekend.  Let's see...my ideal weekend would include a little travel, a pool, a water view, good company of friends and family, yummy food, delish drinks, a little pampering (a massage or facial) and enjoying being outside!

I would love to be staying at this Shelter Island home...where my biggest worry would be what to wear by the pool.  A sleek infinity pool, a gray deck and a simple elegant sleek white dining table and signature classic Bertoia metal chairs over looking the water.  A modern outdoor delight I think!

This deck shows you that you don't need much to make a design statement.  Simple modern chic.

Well that is my dream weekend...my real life is a little different.

My long weekend will include none of the above...I'll be happy but my weekend will indeed be so much different than my dream weekend. I will be working quite a bit...catching up on all of the COCOCOZY business stuff that needs to get done over at COCOCOZY Headquarters in Beverly Hills - catching up on work will actually make me feel more relaxed if you can believe it! I know...bizarre.  Hopefully though my long weekend will also include a little rest and relaxation, some exercise (we'll see) and most importantly time with family, friends and TE too.

Happy Friday!

xo
Coco


Photo: Architectural Digest

SEE THIS HOUSE: WHAT $50 MILLION DOLLARS BUYS YOU IN MALIBU!


Located on prestigious Carbon Beach in Malibu right on Pacific Coast Highway, this 9 bedroom, 13 bathroom home boasts over 150 feet of gorgeous California beach frontage.  Prime real estate I would say. 10,317 square feet of prime real estate to be exact.

Oh did I mention the $50 million dollar price tag for this house (or should I say estate...or mansion...what does one call a larger than life beach house...?)? Hilton & Hyland has this multi million dollar real estate listing!  Let's see...the house was designed by architect Michael Graves and I found reports that say a guy who once ran Yahoo is selling it (Terry Semel is his name I think).

Here's how the home is described on the property website:

"The home is composed of three pavilions and is a blend of contemporary and traditional architecture, portraying both the feeling of Modernism and Classicism.  You are swept into the heart of the living space by the expansive ocean view. Twelve foot ceilings encase a bank of French doors leading to a signature covered outdoor veranda with columns reminiscent of a contemporary southern plantation. The master bedroom is bathed in sunlight from both the French doors that front the ocean, and the 6 part gridded circular window that comprises most of the north wall of the room. Dual baths and closets complete the master suite. The architect says his vision was to present a home that was “cool and open with the presence of water."

Take a look at what a mere $50 million will buy you in Malibu....!

aerial view of an ocean front property in Malibu
Än aerial view of the ocean front property. (above)

exterior view of a Malibu beach front property with pool and lawn

living room with high coffered ceilings, fireplace, blue and white striped sofas and armchairs and wood floors

dining room with high coffered ceiling with a long wooden table surrounded by yellow chairs with glass doors and windows with an ocean view
12 foot coffered ceilings in the open plan dining room living room area with windows that offer fantastic views of the water. (above)

open plan dining room with yellow metal chair surrounding a wood table, high ceilings and windows that offer fantastic views of the pool in the backyard as well as the ocean

master bedroom with ocean view, blue accented circle shaped window and matching glass door, two ottomans in the corner and wicker chairs

ocean view from the white master bathroom with stand alone bathtub facing blue trimmed glass doors and windows lead onto a balcony.
Love this view from the master bath.  Also I like the light blue trim on the glass doors and windows that lead out onto the balcony and more water vistas. (above)

ocean view from the patio of a Malibu home

exterior view of a malibu beach front property with lawn and stairs leading directly to the beach

So, what do you think of the architecture of this home...love it, hate it?  If you had $500 million in the bank, would you spend $50 million on this beach house?  Please weigh in the comments below!

Happy Monday!

xo
Coco

P.S.  This week, I'll be bringing you an exclusive look inside the living area of a darling Spanish style home here in Los Angeles.  So excited to share with you this simply elegant space...am thrilled that the homeowner and friend SN chose to include COCOCOZY pillows in her living room too!  Here's a sneak peek at that post for later in the week.

COCOCOZY pillows on a neutral couch in a living room
COCOCOZY pillows inside my friend SN's lovely Los Angeles home! (above)

P.P.S. COCOCOZY NEW COLLECTION - I finally received the samples for the new collection I am working on...so very excited! AG and TG came by COCOCOZY HQ on Saturday and saw the beginning swatches for this new collection. Okay...I think I will bury yet another big COCOCOZY story in the P.S. section only because I can never hold anything in long enough for a big reveal. Okay...so on Friday, I got my first samples of the COCOCOZY bedding collection! In January 2013, I'll be debuting a collection of complete bedding - COCOCOZY duvets, shams, sheets and more! I am so excited. I had some linen shams and boudoir pillows in the original COCOCOZY collection...they were extremely high end and I think far too luxury for everyday people like you and me (would be good for the $50 million dollar beach house people though). So I was fortunate enough to be approached by a wonderful company who is now manufacturing a full top of bed collection for COCOCOZY. Woot woot. Woohoo. Yippeeee!!! We've been working on the project for almost a year. The samples are looking good overall. Need to still work on the colors in one of the collections but so far so good. I'll write a real post on COCOCOZY bedding soon.

P.P.P.S. Remember to follow COCOCOZY on Bloglovin'!

P.P.P.P.S. VOTE - Remember to vote tomorrow!  I have been obsessed with presidential election polls over the last few weeks - is that geeky? Another question re: election geekiness.  Am one of those people who loves going to the polls to vote and then I wear my sticker around all day that says "I voted". Is that geeky or patriotic? Or is it patriotic geeky?  Either way I am proud to vote and if I am deemed a geek because I am constantly checking the polls, then I am proud of that too!  An interior design addicted, election obsessed, leading a double life, voting girl.  That's me!  Anyhoooo....vote, vote, vote!


CALIFORNIA FALL IN SANTA BARBARA!

All photos in this post by Coco of COCOCOZY
pomegranate hanging from a tree in Santa Ynez valley
A pomegranate tree on the grounds of a vineyard in the Santa Ynez valley. (above)

Sorry I didn't post on Friday or the last few days. Was running off for an autumn weekend in Santa Barbara...one of the most beautiful places around I think.

Had a wonderful time of relaxing, dining, wine tasting, pool lounging and more. It was absolutely delightful.

Imagine a long drive in a convertible up the coast, with the top down, gorgeous weather and great company.

We stayed at Bacara.  It was so pretty.  I had been to Bacara once about 10 years ago, not too long after it had opened, and the resort was not quite up to speed.  This weekend however Bacara was just lovely.  The grounds looked beautiful, the ocean views were spectacular, the service was great and the pool was the perfect place for a bit of people watching and early afternoon napping.

Ventured out to the Santa Ynez valley for wine tasting on Saturday afternoon. Stops included Rusack Vineyards and Beckmen Vineyards.  We had wine and cheese outside at Rusack and enjoyed the beautiful views of the vineyards.  At Beckmen we met the wine maker and learned a little about what it takes to make grapes into wine.

rows of grape vines and mountain view at Rusack winery
The grape vines and views at Rusack winery. (above)

blue boat in front of rows of grape vines at the Beckmen Vineyards
A blue boat on the grounds of the Beckmen Vineyards. (above)

Spanish style circular fountain in frot of Bacara resort in Santa Barbara
Fountain in the front circular drive at Bacara. (above)

Bacara resort's pool in Santa Barbara with a view of pacific ocean
This weekend at Bacara - the weather and the views from the pool were perfect! (above)

Bloody Mary's sitting on a glass table on a patio with an ocean view
Bloody Marys overlooking the water - the Pacific Ocean! (above)

yellow roses in a square vase on a dining room table
Amazing dinner at the Wine Cask in Santa Barbara - I recommend the bread pudding for dessert! (above)
Spoke on the phone with best of friend AM on Sunday as we were heading into Santa Barbara to walk around town for the afternoon before heading back to Los Angeles.  As you know, best of friend AM lives in NYC.  AM was headed to the store to get candles and supplies for her family (hubby JE and cute kiddies LE and JE III) in preparation for Hurricane Sandy.  Felt like we were in a California bubble, while the rest of the country was dealing with real life.

Reality check: It is now 6:00am on Monday (today) - I woke up at 4:30a.  I am madly trying to figure out blog posts for the week and am responding to emails.  I also have an 8:15am weekly meeting at COCOCOZY HQ with CM and JW...we will go over goals for the week for COCOCOZY.  Then I will head off to my real job where we are right in the middle of a major project. Busy Monday! I have so much catching up to do after taking a full 2 days off.  I would do it again and again though.  It was a perfect weekend.  Is that possible?  A perfect weekend?

Happy Monday!

xo
Coco

P.S.  My thoughts are with everyone on the East Coast who is in the path of the storm.  I hope you and your loved ones stay safe and your homes stay intact.  xo


All photos in this post by Coco of COCOCOZY

SEE THIS HOUSE: A MODERN HOME RUN - BASEBALL STAR A-ROD'S $38 MILLION DOLLAR MIAMI HOME!

pool view of a Miami mansion with bar, white sofas under an arch and reclining chairs

Listed for a mere $38 million dollars by Sothebys International, this Miami mansion is being sold by New York Yankees baseball star Alex Rodriguez (aka A-Rod).

Apparently A-Rod bought this waterfront home a few years back for $24 million...then had it re-done...and now he is selling the nearly 20,000 square foot estate at a premium.

This amazing modern home has 9 bedrooms, 11 baths, 2 partial baths, two private docks, a home theater and much more. 

Here's how this little ol' house is described on the Sotheby's website:

"What Miami dreams are made of. Stunning modern masterpiece with uninterrupted Biscayne Bay and skyline views minutes from South Beach on the island's most coveted residential street. Ultimate privacy guaranteed through gated, walled property line, 16 security cameras and 275 feet of water frontage with two docks. Contemporary, casual design with warm, organic materials including coral rock, white oak floors and Zen gardens make 20,000-plus square feet of over sized rooms feel like an intimate home. South Florida's famous indoor/outdoor lifestyle at its finest with covered terraces, vanishing edge heated pool, outdoor kitchen and rooftop deck. Hurricane-ready with thick impact glass and full-home generator. Standalone gym featuring steam room is fitness fanatic's paradise. Entertain to impress with gourmet kitchen, home theater and surround sound throughout. This is a one of a kind, once in a lifetime residence."

living room with wood floors, white dueling sofas, floor length white curtains, with a large window overlooking the water
A spectacular view of the water from one of the home's living rooms. (above)

den with L-shaped sofa with neutral and white accent pillows, wood floors and a white metal coffee table
The den seems to have its own open ktichen. (above)

game room with wood floors, a white L shaped chair, two large black mirrors, and a square block coffee table. Instead of a traditional wall, they have a large glass wall with black panelling
The game room! I notice an Eames chair over on the left! (above)

master bath room with glass walls, a stand alone tub, floor length curtains and a burgundy tile floor
The master bath features glass walls. (above)

Home theater with projector screen, long sectional sofa and an equally long leather ottoman
A cozy home theater boasts a huge screen and a super long sectional sofa. (above)

view of Miami skyline from the outdoor bar lounge area with white sofas and wood floor
The views of Miami from the outdoor bar lounge area in the backyard. (above)

exterior of the Miami mansion with pool and lawn
The very sleek and modern exterior view of the home...a perfect picture! (above)
What do you think of this modern Miami mansion?  Do you like or dislike?  Would you take it if someone offered it to you?

I have never considered living in Miami at all...ever...but if someone just happened to gift me this gem, I'd move...in a heartbeat.  Hello Miami!

Happy Monday!

xo
Coco

P.S. A side note is that on that t.v. show the X-Factor...they have been using A-Rod's house and calling Simon Cowell's home where he auditions contestants.  It looks great on television!

P.P.S.  Had a fun weekend again...was out every night since Thursday...so I am a little tired.  Last night, I went to dinner at a place in West Hollywood called Laurel Hardware...it is awesome. Also had a nice dinner at Mr. Chow on Friday.  The best and most lovely night of all was on Saturday at Cafe Stella in Silverlake. It was like I was on a restaurant tour of L.A. this weekend!

P.P.P.S. Hope you have a nice week ahead!


THIS OR THAT: OUTDOOR LOUNGING!

City balcony turned into a living room with a sectional sofa with a wire frame and matching arm chair and coffee table
A gorgeous city balcony outdoor living room with plenty of comfy cushions and gorgeous views. (above)

Ahhh...summer is here. Yesterday marked the official beginning of summer and I am thrilled. I plan to spend the summer working during the day and in my free time I'll be working some more (such is the life having 2 full time things going on).  I do also plan to spend some down time though with friends and family (although I'm missing the family trip to Paris this year which also includes a jaunt over to Morocco...so sad I am missing out...!!!!). I also plan to spend a lot of time outside...soaking in the good weather, entertaining hopefully on my deck, taking a little time at the beach and for nice walks up and down the hills (some would call it hiking...I call it walking). Now don't get me wrong...I am not an "outdoors woman"...I will not be climbing Kilimanjaro, or biking from Los Angeles to SF, or competitive sailing...but I will be outside...doing some activities and doing a lot of lounging.

Here are three outdoor spaces where I'd be happy to lounge. They are all in homes and they all say "Come put your feet up here!". Which of these three outdoor living areas would be your ideal summer outdoor spot at home...?

A double wide backyard garden chaise lounge chair surrounded by plants
A double wide backyard garden chaise lounge with striped cushions looks like an inviting spot. (above)


modern pool lounge area with cushions that match the pool
A modern pool area lounge with bright turquoise cushions matches the bright blue pool! (above)
Hmmm...let me see which do I like best?  I love the city setting with the marvelous views but I think I love the backyard garden the best with the double wide lounge...very cozy I think.

Which of these outdoor lounging areas do you prefer?  City, garden or poolside?  Where will you be spending most of your summer?

Happy Friday!

xo
Coco


Photos: Brian J. McCarthy; Windsor Smith; Tracey Overbeck Stead