09.29.16

Coco Blanca Pop-Up Preview: DC Design House Opens this Weekend

We shared the save-the-date recently, and now is the time: the DC Design House opens this weekend, and Coco Blanca is thrilled to once again be a part of it. As one of […]
09.28.16

Fall Favorites: Apple Crisp, Hot Spiced Apple Cider + Hot Buttered Rum

I love the fall for many reasons: leather boots and jeans, the crisp crunch of the leaves under my feet, cheering for the Steelers, heading out to the Blue Ridge Mountains for the […]
09.08.16

Save the Date! Coco at the DC Design House 2016

  Coco Blanca is thrilled to once again be a part of the DC Design House, an annual designer showhouse that benefits Children’s National Health System. As one of four boutiques invited into […]
08.17.16

Summer -» Fall: Your Transitional Lookbook

As summer changes to fall, we are faced with one of fashion’s greatest challenges, one that is even trickier in the D.C. area: transitional clothing.  September here can still be quite warm, hot, […]
07.27.16

Fall Preview: Baci! (+ A Trunk Show Summer Sale)

We have been carrying Baci, one of our most popular designers, for five years now and every spring and fall we are so excited for the new season’s collection.  We’re just over a […]
07.05.16

Garden Fresh Dinner + Drinks

  I love the fresh flavors of the season, even more so when I can create a meal from something I grew in my own garden. Basil thrives in our area, and lots […]
06.15.16

Coco’s Summer Fashion Sale!

You endured the rain that wrecked our spring and now find yourself squarely in the season of fun: summer! But before you pack for that beach vacation, trip to Europe, Caribbean cruise, or […]
05.26.16

Memorial Day Menu: Susie’s Picnic-Perfect Pasta Salad

You saw perfect picnic outfits in Alexa’s post above, now it’s time to think about what dish to prepare for those neighborhood picnics, parties, and barbeques this weekend. My go-to for the season […]
05.20.16

Street Style: Karen Devlin

Taking on a challenge has always been part of Karen Devlin’s life.  Although now you can find her on a tennis court with me and Gayla amidst loud laughter and just the right […]
05.05.16

Wedding Gift Etiquette 101 (Sorry, You Don’t Have a Year)

With invitations for weddings, showers, and engagement parties arriving with increasing frequency, there’s no question: wedding season is upon us! And whether you are an expert gift-giver, or this is your first go-round […]
05.03.16

Gifts for a More Artful, Elegant Mother’s Day

What better way to treat mom than with some unexpected elegance, both for home and for herself. For home… Flowers are always welcome on Mother’s Day, but why not elevate the arrangement by […]
04.15.16

Designer Profile: Ronen Chen

We’ve added a new designer to Coco’s Closet — Ronen Chen — and we adore his minimalist and sophisticated label.  One of the most widely distributed and internationally known Israeli fashion designers, Chen’s […]
04.12.16

Alexandria Insider: Where Chef Susie Shops (+ Knives 101)

It has been such a pleasure to share my recipes, and I love hearing your success stories. Of course you know Coco has you covered for gorgeous dinnerware, cocktail and barware, unique serving […]
03.25.16

street style: kristen coffield

Kristen Coffield is a wonderful friend and customer, whose joie de vivre is unparalleled. Like many of my friends, Kristen Coffield and her husband have spent the last few years completely reinventing and […]
03.24.16

susie’s spectacular easter brunch

Warmer, longer days, the parade of pastels in fancy dresses and hats, bursts of blooming lilies, Easter is such a joyous occasion, and of course I mark the holiday by preparing something special […]


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