05.22.14
I discovered a beautiful jewelry line on a recent trip to Harbor Island. My girlfriends and I always love to shop at the Blue Rooster, a clothing and jewelry store in town. After […]
05.01.14
Ruth: I would like to get a chair recovered. Any tips? Big mistakes to avoid? Gayla, Coco Blanca: First decide if the piece is worth reupholstering. If it is an older piece from […]
04.24.14
We can’t wait for spring entertaining! And the secret behind a great hostess? A great bar cart from which guests can serve themselves! All of these bar carts are either at Coco Blanca […]
04.15.14
by Gayla, Coco Blanca Spring has finally arrived in Alexandria! And as we dive into this gorgeous new weather and do a little spring cleaning, Coco Blanca recommends colorful art to refresh your […]
03.25.14
Rachael: I’m not a DIY-er but I am looking for an affordable headboard. What do you suggest Gayla, Coco Blanca: Perfect timing! We are having a 30% off sale on our headboards this […]
03.24.14
The Child and Family Network Centers (CFNC) invited their generous donors, Capital Campaign committee members, local officials, agencies, parents and supporters to celebrate their new three- story preschool building at 3700 Wheeler Avenue […]
03.17.14
by Gayla, Coco Blanca As I think all would agree, good weather has been in short supply in Alexandria, so I headed south to Harbor Island this past week with a few of […]
02.28.14
by Gayla, Coco Blanca In the past scarves were mostly worn by women to protect their newly styled, teased hairdo from the wind or rain. This was our Mother’s generation or maybe YOUR […]
02.27.14
Natalie: I love the look of rooms in magazines with only art on the walls, but I also love my family photographs. (I have a lot.) How do I display them in a […]
02.21.14
by Gayla, Coco Blanca I just returned from a fabulous trip to St. Barths. This French island is known for its glamorous clientele and brilliant aquamarine water. St. Barths seems to have mastered […]
02.14.14
by Gayla, Coco Blanca Coco Blanca’s passion for living well takes into account the importance of picking out the perfect rug. We have chosen two rug companies as well as some accent hide […]
02.07.14
by Gayla, Coco Blanca I think anyone who has decorated a family room or living room has struggled with finding the perfect coffee table. I remember searching for my first nice coffee table. […]
02.06.14
Amy: Animal print for the home. Yes or no? Coco Blanca: Yes, but be careful. Like drinking wine, you don’t want to over do it. At Coco Blanca, we love the adventurous spirit […]
01.30.14
by Coco Blanca Connecting with nature can play a vital role in home interiors as well as one’s wardrobe. If done correctly, using natural elements can help awaken all your senses! Lately, we […]
01.16.14
by Gayla, Coco Blanca My good friend Ann Scully bought Oakland’s cottage three years ago after a long search. They fell in love with the location on the Tred Avon River in Easton, […]
