07.10.14
So what would you do if you had a friend living in a fabulous city who wanted to talk to you about opening a store in her city? London, to be exact! Wimbledon […]
07.07.14
Ok, so perhaps I may not be able to partake in the top 10 indulgences outlined by Forbes Magazine such as, “eating my way through Lima on a ‘ceviche safari’ by way of […]
06.26.14
Ahhhh … Summer Solstice shined upon us this past Saturday (June 21). That’s when the sun reaches its highest position in the sky and creates the longest day of the year. It’s a […]
06.19.14
Rumor has it that Washington DC was built upon swamp land, creating a hot and humid climate and a fashion challenge: “How to stay polished and cool in the sultry days of Summer?” […]
06.18.14
This Thursday (June 19) from 5:30PM-8:30PM, Coco Blanca will be hosting a Book Event and Cocktail Party with Tim Federle, author of Tequila Mockingbird, Cocktails with a Literary Twist. This clever book combines […]
06.12.14
“Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the women.” —Coco Chanel How many times have you left your house to purchase something you’ve completely run out of, wearing […]
06.05.14
Rachel: I want to update my living space for summer but can’t afford an overhaul. Any suggestions? Elisabeth: Focus on a lighter palette and a coastal style to create a fresh look in […]
05.14.14
Imagine handcrafted furniture with award-winning eco-conscious designs made by a 40-year-old company in San Francisco. Meet Allan Palecek, the son of a Kansas farmer and a pilot for the US Airforce, who became […]
05.06.14
Did you know local farmers have been selling their produce since 1753 at the Farmer’s Market in Old Town Alexandria? There’s no better way to brighten your weekend with fresh cut flowers and […]
04.29.14
by Elisabeth, Coco Blanca 2014 is seeing a huge movement for a wide collection of hair-on-hide creations … and not just on the floor. Think upholstered benches, cushions, sofas, tables and consoles. At […]
04.28.14
by Elisabeth, Coco Blanca When celebrating Mother’s Day on May 11, Mimosas and Bellinis will definitely be in order as my sisters and I toast our 80-year-old mother who lives in Alexandria House […]
04.21.14
As you might know, our two boutiques hug both sides of the Woodrow Wilson bridge along the Potomac—one in Old Town Alexandria and the other at National Harbor. So how fabulous is it […]
04.08.14
by Elisabeth, Coco Blanca Gayla and I headed to High Point and were blown away with the talent of interior designer, Alexa Hampton, and her stunning lighting collection. We were fortunate enough to […]
04.01.14
by Elisabeth, Coco Blanca Pearls have remained the one fashion accessory that has withstood the test of time. An elegant natural beauty that has adorned some of the most iconic women in the […]
03.10.14
by Elisabeth, Coco Blanca Papa Hemingway loved adventure and living life as if it were an extreme sport. So it made perfect sense to me why Hemingway fell in love with Key West […]
