COCOCOZY HOME AT MECOX GARDENS WEST PALM BEACH - SHOP WATCH

COCOCOZY Logo Throw blankets in burnt orange looking quite regal at Mecox Gardens West Palm Beach! (above)

My dream when I started the COCOCOZY Home Furnishings Collection of pillows, throw blankets, rugs and more was to somehow figure out a way to be in Mecox Gardens.

Mecox Gardens are prestigious home furnishings stores located in some of the most posh areas in the country including Los Angeles, the Hamptons, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, New York and West Palm Beach.  The stores are amazingly curated and carry some of the finest home decor items in the country. In each store there is a mix of beautifully selected new, vintage and antique furniture and accessories.  Everything you could ever desire for decorating your house, home, apartment or mansion! ;-)

So far, COCOCOZY has made it into 3 different Mecox stores!  I am proud to say our collection is in the Los Angeles store right on La Cienega (I went in and stalked our products the other day and I could have screamed with joy).  We are in the Houston store...they were the first to buy us.

Now I am thrilled to announce COCOCOZY pillows, throws and more are in Florida at Mecox Gardens West Palm Beach!  Woohooo.  Woohooo!!

Christin Carron who manages the Mecox Gardens Palm Beach store sent these lovely photos of COCOCOZY pillows and throws styled into their store!  Love this! Thank you Christin!

COCOCOZY Plaid Solid linen pillows and a COCOCOZY Logo Throw in navy in a living room setting at Mecox (above)

COCOCOZY Fence pillows in navy add a geometric touch to these classic dome chairs (above)

I spy COCOCOZY Arch linen pillows in sea green at Mecox West Palm Beach looking so cute! (above)

Our Circle Chevron pillows! (above)

Mecox Gardens West Palm Beach store exterior (above)

If you want to check out the most delightful furniture stores in the country and you are in South Florida, New York, the Hamptons, Dallas, Houston, Chicago or Los Angeles, please stop into Mecox Gardens!

If you would like to see COCOCOZY on display at this Mecox Gardens in West Palm...here is their info below...including manager Christin's email address if you see anything you like!

Mecox Gardens West Palm Beach
3900 South Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, Florida 33405
p: 561-805-8611 | f: 561-805-9362
e: ctucker@mecoxgardens.com
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00am-5:30pm

To see a list of where else you can find the COCOCOZY Home Collection around the country, click here!

Happy Friday!

xo
Coco

SHOP WATCH - PELUCHE DECOR, A MUST STOP SHOP IN HOUSTON

Inside Peluche Decor in Houston, TX. (above)

Couture finds are the hallmark of Peluche Decor, a new home furnishings boutique in Houston, TX.

Owned by designer Deanna Breaux Gathe and her husband Dr. Joseph Gathe, the store offers a fantastic selection of items inspired by the couple's trips around the world.  From antiques, to repurposed artifacts, to custom one of a kind upholstered furniture, to lighting and more.

Deanna's philosphy on decorating is, "Each room in your home should have at least one couture piece you can build around... Mixing less expensive or eclectic items with a couture or more traditional piece can make a powerful statement."

COCOCOZY pillows are displayed on a unique wood carved bench. (above)

Deanna Breaux Gathe inside her store, Peluche Decor in Houston. (above)

I would love to explore this darling shop!  Note to self: must get to Houston!

If you are in Houston, you should definitely visit.

Peluche Decor
1111-12 Uptown Park Blvd.
Houston, TX 77056
713.552.1100
info@peluchedecor.com

Happy Monday!

xo
Coco

Photos: Anissa Gordon

COCOCOZY FOR TOMMY HILFIGER - SURF SHACK PART 1

COCOCOZY for Tommy Hilfiger is in stores!  Woohooo!

Am thrilled, thrilled, thrilled to announce today a partnership I've been working on since the fall.  COCOCOZY and Tommy Hilfiger!

This summer two special edition COCOCOZY pillows will be in Tommy Hilfiger stores around the world and online as part of Tommy Hilfiger's Surf Shack capsule collection - a really cute array of summer clothing for men and women!

You might ask..."Coco...how did this all come about?"  Unlike most (smart) people who keep everything close to the vest...I, of course, will share details.

Sooooooo....was approached by the very stylish Amie Robinson, Director of Research and Development for Tommy Hilfiger, last summer about possibly working with their brand on a small collection of pillows.  I chatted with Amie and her super cool boss Trent Wisehart, Creative Director North America and EVP of Global Creative Services for Tommy (have a secret professional design crush on Trent...now not a secret I guess...hmmmm...) for a bit about what we might do together.  Then fab Tommy Hilfiger VP of Marketing Jann Parrish was brought in to finalize plans.  Before I knew it, by December 2012 we were in business!

More details in later posts on how we made 500 pillows in a few months and got them off to the Tommy team!  (Hats off to COCOCOZY VP of Operations CM for coordinating getting all of the pillows out of the door)

So today, Tommy Hilfiger has launched its Surf Shack collection - a capsule collection of bright cool surf inspired clothing...and two COCOCOZY pillows are in the mix.  We color coordinated our pillows with their collection.

Yesterday, I went into the West Hollywood Tommy Hilfiger store and took a million and half pictures. Courtney the store manager was so nice and I even ended up buying a cute Surf Shack white jacket and sparkle mint green t-shirt from sales associate Tiffany.

A true thrill to see our pillows in store!

Here is our COCOCOZY Vent pillow in cotton in Tommy Hilfiger colors!

COCOCOZY for Tommy Hilfiger Vent Pillow - $129 (above)

A VW Bug and cool surfboards are part of the Surf Shack display at Tommy Hilfiger (above)

I will do another post next week on the making of COCOCOZY for Tommy Hilfiger pillows.  I will also share my favorites from the Surf Shack collection over the next few weeks!  Later, will also share with you the second pillow we did for Tommy.

If you are near a Tommy Hilfiger store, please go in and check everything out.  If you get a pillow, shoot me a photo of it in your home and I'll put it up on the blog!

Happy happy Thursday!

xo
Coco

P.S. A huge thank you to decor and style blogger Marisa Marcantonio of Style Beat blog for doing such a nice write up today on the new 2013 offerings from the COCOCOZY textiles collection!  Thank you Marisa!  You are so sweet!


Photos in this post by Coco of COCOCOZY

SHOP WATCH: SUMMERHOUSE STYLE!

A stunning metal screen in the SummerHouse furniture showroom! (above)

SummerHouse is a gorgeous showroom and design firm located in Ridgeland, Mississippi (not too far from Jackson) and owned by designer Lisa Palmer.

The SummerHouse boutique is described as "...unfussy, unique and truly unpredictable. It’s a place where traditional and modern pieces fuse to create a look that’s sophisticated, comfortable and beautifully fit for the individual it defines."

A well curated showroom as far as I can tell...with beautifully chosen pieces of furniture and accessories from an array of designers! Love it.

Anyhooo...here are some glimpses from the showroom and a little more!

Also, must say, I am thrilled because SummerHouse carries several COCOCOZY products including our cotton knit throws, lavender sachets and lacquer boxes!

Below, COCOCOZY products are on display throughout the SummerHouse showroom.

COCOCOZY Logo Throws and Lavender Sachets stacked high at the SummerHouse! (above)

A COCOCOZY Gate Throw makes an appearance on a nailhead trim armchair. (above)

Good read and good storage - one of our COCOCOZY lacquer boxes in black and white. (above)

Was also thrilled to see SummerHouse's design portfolio on their website.   Well designed spaces that have been carefully edited! See a few images from their interior design projects below.

A light and bright sunroom! (above)

Thank you Laurel for sharing all of the information and photos from SummerHouse! Lisa, your shop is lovely! Next time I'm in the area, I'll definitely stop by!

SummerHouse
1109 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite D
Ridgeland, MS 39157
p: 601.853.4445
E mail: info@summerhousestyle.com

Happy Friday!

xo
Coco

P.S. Had a fab dinner last night at the Soho House with BN, SN and TH. What a fun evening! Great food...good company.

A POM POM PERFECT PARTY!

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So...last night, I donned a cute peplum top, Rag & Bone skin tight skinny jeans, my standard Chanel purse and headed to Pom Pom Interiors, a gorgeous European chic home furniture store here in Los Angeles.

My second soiree of the week...another fabulous event.  This time it was Pom Pom's 20th anniversary party and a signing for books by celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard and another lovely book from Katrien Van der Schueren.

The party was being thrown by Pom Pom Interiors owner Hilde Leiaghat, her husband Reza and their son Sam.

I must say...it was a fantastic party.  Beautifully and elegantly done.  Filled with a fun exciting crowd.  Very beautiful but also very warm and inviting.  It is Hilde's Pom Pom style at play...elegant relaxed chic. I liked the vibe!

Hilde is also quietly a Hollywood go to person for design and decor.  Among many celebs, Hilde and Pom Pom have worked with stars like Jennifer Lopez - Hilde did rooms in J.Lo's homes in New York and Los Angeles!

When I got out of my car at valet, I was immediately thrown against a step and repeat wall and photographed with Hilde and guest of honor Martyn. Then after my mini red carpet like moment and the wonderful whirlwind of hellos and kisses, I wandered inside to one of the most lovely stores in the country.

Hilde has designed the flagship Pom Pom store on La Brea Avenue like a gorgeous home filled with relaxed romantic chic home furnishings. Every nook and cranny is filled with a new delight. A beautifully curated collection of vintage, antique and reproduction furniture in a huge space. For years, I've gone to Pom Pom and browsed and dreamed...Hilde's designed a store where you can dream.

A whole crew of folks I know showed up...there was CM and LH who work for COCOCOZY (well technically LH doesn't work for COCOCOZY anymore, she got a new job that she just started on Wednesday but she is still part of the COCOCOZY family), JW also showed up and I am  hoping to recruit her onto the COCOCOZY team part time. Good friends SN (she is so sweet and smart and gives me such good advice) and BN also stopped by too. Beata Heinrichs of Hedgehouse and her husband Josh were also there.  I also had a nice quick chat with Tiffany from Layla Grayce.  I was also able to squeeze in a hello to Jacqui and Wendy who work for Hilde at Pom Pom.

So many wonderful people to see and meet that it turns out I barely took any photos!!! Oy va voy!

Well...here are just a few photos I took from last night!

Party guest wander through the many beautiful rooms at Pom Pom Interiors store in Los Angeles. (above)

I spied a COCOCOZY Logo cotton knit throw in cream and white on a romantic settee. (above)

Martyn Lawrence Bullard's book "Live Love & Decorate" next to "The Art of Instruction" by Katrien Van der Schueren. (above)

Pom Pom owner Hilde Leiaghat and interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard.

The party scene! (above)

What a fantastic night!  Sorry I didn't take more photos.  I was caught up in all of the excitement of it all.

For those of you who haven't had the opportunity to swing by Pom Pom, you should.  It is a true design delight!

Pom Pom Interiors
1401 N. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Phone: 323-851-1342

Happy Friday!

xo
Coco

P.S. Was so happy to get an email earlier this week from Lynette Vertoch of Cameos & Crowns.  Lynette makes an adorable line of printed flour sack pillows.  Lynette started Illume Candles years ago...she started and ran the company for 5 years before she sold it.  Lynette was kind enough to mentor me when I was first starting COCOCOZY.  Lynette now lives in Seattle with her family and runs her new company.  Wishing you well Lynette and a happy birthday.

Lynette Vertoch's Cameo & Crowns flour sack pillows. (photo from Lynette)(above)

P.P.S.  Did I mention that a pipe exploded at my house a few months back and now the water damage is showing on floors and walls in my tiny cottage in the Hollywood Hills?  Oh my.  Must take photos.  The contractor is coming this weekend to give me an estimate.  If it isn't one thing...it is another.  Right?  Beata and SN think I should blog about my floor/wall/pipe exploding problem...I may.

P.P.P.S.  Hope you have a wonderful Friday!

Photos in this post by Coco of COCOCOZY

DESIGNING A NIGHT OUT AT HARBINGER - A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS!

All photos in this post by Coco of COCOCOZY

So...went to chic Los Angeles home furnishings showroom Harbinger last night.  Met up with the COCOCOZY Team (CM and LH came along) for a quick stop by for an anniversary party/book signing.

When I first arrived, I ran into showroom owner and fab interior designer Joe Lucas and showroom manager Tami Carey who are both so awesome.  I didn't see Parsish Chilcoat though...she owns Harbinger along with Joe...I'm sure she was there but I was too busy gabbing.

I love Harbinger...for a few reasons...1) I love the amazing collection of fine furniture they have curated...2) the textiles they sell to the trade are gorgeous and 3) Harbinger carries the COCOCOZY textiles collection and sells fabric by the yard to the trade!

So generally, I love the overall vibe of Harbinger but last night I had so much fun nosing around gorgeous furniture.  Here are some things that were quite exciting to see last night.

COCOCOZY Quatrefoil Gray Reverse Drapery panels in the window at Harbinger! (above)

COCOCOZY textile collection on display! (above)

This darling ceramic pierced ombre shaded table lamp in blue and white. (above and below)

Meeting interior designer Amanda Nisbet during a signing for her book Dazzling Design. (above and below)

A leather turquoise tufted square ottoman doubling as a coffee table!  Love! (above)

This light blue Harbinger original armchair.  Lovely.  Need two! (above)

For the daring, an upholstered settee in bold graphic pattern. (above)

The overall scene at Harbinger's anniversary party/book signing. (above)

Everyone was so nice...including Amanda Nisbet who gave me a tip on some furniture I need for COCOCOZY HQ.

Fun night overall!

Anything here that you see that you like? Any design inspirations from the things I like? Do tell.

Happy Wednesday again!

xo
Coco

P.S. Tonight am supposed to go to another event.  It is up in the air as to whether I'll be able to squeeze that in!  I'll try!

All photos in this post by Coco of COCOCOZY

POM POM PARTY!

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COCOCOZY Natural Linen Quatrefoil pillows in a pretty vignette at Pom Pom in Los Angeles. (above)

I love Pom Pom.

If you don't know Pom Pom...you should. :-)

Pom Pom was first opened years ago as a furniture store in Los Angeles. It is owned by Hilde Leiaghat, her husband Reza and her son Sam.  Their one furniture store grew into two home furnishing shops, then into three stores (they have one in Beverly Hills that I've written about) and for the last few years they've been making their own line of Belgian chic linen home textiles too!

Anyhoooo...last week I was invited to a Pom Pom party for the re-opening of their store on La Brea Avenue here in Los Angeles.  I had dinner plans with a friend NN who I hadn't seen in months...but we had to make a detour to Pom Pom before going to dinner.

The store is just delightful...it is filled with antique and reproduction furniture, soft linens and beautiful home accessories.  It is delight to wander through and explore the very large store that is almost set up like house...with so many rooms, nooks, crannies with so much to see...Pom Pom is teeming with decor and design inspiration.

In addition to getting to browse through a fabulous store...imagine my delight to see the COCOCOZY line of Natural Linen Pillow Covers in the store among all of the beautiful things and fitting in so well.  It is so much fun to see my products blended into such a beautiful environment.

Anyhoooo....so all of this chitter chatter and blah blah blah to say...today I bring you the gorgeous update of  Pom Pom's La Brea Store!

Love seeing how good COCOCOZY pillows look on 2 spindle chairs in the Pom Pom store. (above)

Another COCOCOZY Natural Linen Pillow on a bench looking so Belgian chic! (above)

The front room at Pom Pom on La Brea Ave. (above)

A garden fountain in Pom Pom's front courtyard with statues and crushed gravel paving...the whole scene is so romantic. (above)

Pom Pom is known for beautiful furniture and fantastic tabletop settings...here is a display shelf filled with beautiful white dishware and glassware. (above)

A great long table with French bistro chairs under two large bois drum pendant lights hanging . (above)

I spy another COCOCOZY pillow...this time it is our COCOCOZY Logo pillow! (above)

 What a wonderful party...Pom Pom's back patio was the perfect place to enjoy a sip of champagne during an amazing browse through the store. (above) 

Such a well curated home furnishings store...a shop filled with decor dreams and tons of design inspiring ideas.  There is certainly a Pom Pom style and way of life!

Thank you Hilde, Reza, Sam and Jackie for inviting me to pop by!  It was so much fun!

Happy Tuesday!

xo
Coco

P.S.  Sorry I didn't get a chance to post yesterday...have been running around like a chicken with no head!  My weekend was just a whirlwind...on Sunday alone...I had two back to back events and then more!  I went to a fabulous garden party that was to benefit LAXART...an art organization here in Los Angeles.  I went as the guest of my friend Kristi Bender who is a partner at Wendy Schwartz Design.  I felt so fortunate to spend a lovely afternoon hanging out with Kristi and interior designer Wendy Schwartz at a beautiful home in Hancock Park.  It was so much fun catching up with the girls and sipping champagne...it was too short of a visit. (It was short because I had to leave the garden party to attend a Hollywood awards show...check out COCOCOZY Twitter feed and Instagram to see which red carpet event I went to on Sunday evening...not any place I thought I would ever go!).  Here are some photos from the garden party...thank you Kristi for inviting me along!

A garden party for LAXART at a Hancock Park home in Los Angeles (above)

A blurry photo I took of some beautiful roses in pink, white, red, orange and green in a silver urn. (above)

P.P.S.  Oh after the garden party and the awards show, there's more...will share what I've been up to...tomorrow!

P.P.P.S.  Have a happy Tuesday!


All photos in this post by Coco of COCOCOZY