by Coco Blanca The concept of a serving tray dates back to ancient times, and likely evolved from the English “silver salver” term…a flat silver tray. It was thought that food and drink […]

The Coco Blanca team’s collective new year resolution is to fill their homes with beautiful art. In an age when computer design is de rigueur and many products for the home are mass […]

Reader: I have an old brick fireplace in my living room, and while I love that it works it’s a bit of an eyesore. What is whitewashing exactly? Is it as easy as […]

What is a “Lifestyle” store? Coco Blanca is the perfect example! Walk into Coco Blanca and you immediately sense that there’s something very different going on there. They are selling fabulous furniture, lighting, […]

Have you noticed the growing love affair with mercury glass? There’s something about it that’s very romantic, vintage-like and fabulously festive with its elegant sparkle. Try arranging vases or candlesticks in groupings in […]

Reader: Longer nights have arrived. What is your suggestion for lighting in my living room? Coco Blanca: Excellent question! At Coco Blanca, we love the ambiance of flickering candles on a frosty night. […]

by Gayla, Coco Blanca The secret to having the most glamorous party of the holidays? Candles. The answer is that simple. In preparing your home for a party, if nothing else, turn down […]

by Gayla, Coco Blanca So I admit, it was a bit of a girl crush, or maybe I just want to be her.  Who can blame me?  She is a natural beauty with impossibly […]

Reader: I have carpet in my apartment and want to invest in a rug for my living room. Is it a faux pas to layer a rug over carpeting? Is there a “right” […]

Elisabeth headed to the Grand Bahamas to oversee a renovation at her family’s condo after scheduling her trip in between two events being hosted by Coco Blanca. She had four days to get […]

Reader: If a first time homeowner is going to invest in one item, what should it be? Susie: When purchasing a home for the first time, there are many important decisions to make. Price, […]

Reader: I am trying to put together my holiday dining table centerpiece and was wondering if you have any tips or suggestions. Gayla: Coco Blanca is partial to a monochromatic look for the […]

Reader: I love the oversized wingback chair you wrote about this past week, but I have a small space. Any tips of decorating with pieces like that when you don’t have much room […]

Question: I’ve always thought it was interesting that your color palette is so simple and neutral and would like to replicate that in my bedroom. How do I do it though without it […]