08.19.14
This past week I set up my youngest daughter in her first apartment at college. It was great fun putting together this small space and we did it in less than two days. […]
08.13.14
I really believe that every woman should have a functional place of her own to perform the ritual of getting ready for the day (or night) as the case may be. However, many […]
07.31.14
J’adore the Parisian architectural details … marble mantels, high ceilings, and scrolling iron balconies. And I love the neutral palette of the French who prefer painting their interiors all white in order to […]
07.30.14
Lacey: I need help. My in-laws are coming over for dinner and I’ve never really set a proper table before. I don’t want to go overboard, what do I really have to include? […]
07.24.14
When my friend, style doyenne and food enthusiast, Lisa Herget offers her secret to easy summer entertaining I immediately take advantage. We all want no stress, impromptu and no fail recipes for summer […]
07.18.14
One of the reasons I call my business TulleBox is that I have a fairly vast skill set. I originally received my degree in Interior Design and have attached many of my other […]
07.17.14
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE ATTITUDE! And nothing exudes more attitude than FRINGE when it comes to leather accessories! No wonder fringe is back in a big way (but for some of us, it […]
07.16.14
Tere: Is there a rule on how far away a coffee table should be from a sofa or chair? Elisabeth, Coco Blanca: Spacing and placement can make a room feel just right. When […]
07.15.14
Let’s face it. Friends with beach houses are the best. It’s not the reason we love them, but it certainly is nice. It’s important to show your appreciation when paying them a visit […]
07.03.14
Add an instant dose of chic to your home with these four ideas. Coco Blanca believes in keeping the items in your home that bring sentimental joy to your life, but why not […]
07.02.14
Liz: I am buying a house with a small courtyard/patio by the front door. Any outdoor decorating tips? Gayla, Coco Blanca: Since your courtyard is by the front door, I would treat this […]
07.01.14
Glamping… The new term for glamorous camping–an activity for those of us who require at minimum an air mattress when away from home comforts. For those of us who don’t know quite what […]
06.09.14
My husband Vin and I planned a much-needed escape from reality and headed west for a week in San Francisco and the wine country. After spending three glorious days in San Francisco, we […]
06.05.14
The Turkish Towel craze has officially landed in Alexandria, although it started in Turkey in the 17th century. Turkish towels are oversized and made primarily of cotton or linen. They are and always […]
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 […]
