05.28.14
Ann Scully and Lisa Herget, good friends and clients of Coco Blanca, have recently started a new business. They have cleverly named it “Far Fetched” because it is art they have curated from […]
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 […]
05.01.14
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 […]
04.29.14
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 […]
04.24.14
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 […]
04.22.14
by Elisabeth, Coco Blanca It was like eye candy touring this year’s furniture market in High Point, NC. Gayla and I met so many fabulous designers showcasing gorgeous lines, rich textures, and several […]
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 […]
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 […]
03.31.14
by Susan, Zoe Boutique One of Stylebook’s favorite icons, Coco Chanel, once said “The best color in the whole world is one that looks good on you.” Do you eschew the “color of […]
03.28.14
Did you know Coco Blanca carries a slew of truly beautiful fabrics? From brands such as Duralee, John Robshaw, Calvin Fabrics, Perennials and Samuel and Son Trim. I have an antique chair in […]
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 […]
03.21.14
These beautiful giclee reproduction shell prints are by Edward Donovan (1768-1837), born in Cork Ireland. Donovan was an avid collector of natural history specimens. He founded the London Museum of Natural History and […]
03.14.14
For Coco Blanca (and the rest of the Stylebook team), this design collage makes up the perfect dining room. Luxurious and clean, it has everything a formal dining room needs to stand the […]
03.13.14
Paula: I love the Coco Blanca concept of using white in design, but how do you get stains out of a white sofa or rug? How do you keep it all clean? Susie, […]
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 […]
