01.23.14
by Gayla, Coco Blanca Everyone probably thinks that being the owners of an interior design store, we can change out furniture in our homes whenever we want. Not so! First of all for […]
01.22.14
by Susan, Zoe Boutique Remember the post on Anti-Resolutions for 2014 earlier this month? If not, here is a link! One of my promises was to share a recipe with you once a […]
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, […]
01.14.14
Reader: We are redoing our bedroom, and I really love the look of wallpaper. But I fear it’s too trendy and will be “out” in a matter of months. Should I give it […]
01.10.14
Kathy Seifert lives on S. Lee Street in Old Town and is the Director of Development for the Alexandria Seaport Foundation (ASF). Having grown up in New England, Kathy found Alexandria the perfect […]
01.09.14
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 […]
01.02.14
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 […]
12.24.13
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 […]
12.18.13
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, […]
12.13.13
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 […]
12.10.13
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. […]
12.04.13
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 […]
11.15.13
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 […]
11.13.13
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” […]
11.12.13
Coco Blanca is a 3-1/2-year old company owned by three empty-nesters looking to fill a void with their creative energy, innate sense of style, spirited work ethic and desire to create a feel-good […]
