tread lightly: animal prints
Amy: Animal print for the home. Yes or no?
Coco Blanca: Yes, but be careful. Like drinking wine, you don’t want to over do it. At Coco Blanca, we love the adventurous spirit that animal prints evoke, just like our imaginary Papa [Hemingway]. When decorating with animal prints, begin with a neutral palette that’s rich in texture, and then add accents of animal prints with pillows, a throw, a lamp shade, or an ottoman. We suggest not covering your largest piece of furniture (such as your sofa) in animal prints because you may never be able to relax in that room. But if you insist on going big, we suggest going very soft and neutral with the rest of the decor. And there’s nothing better than a sisal or a hide rug to complement this spirited look. If it were up to Hemingway, we’re sure he would add a bar cart (stocked with Pilar Rum) to give this room an extra roar!
- About the boutique
Using the soothing color palette of a coconut by the sea—whites, neutrals and splashes of turquoise—Coco Blanca has created a trademark look. Her lifestyle boutique offers expert solutions for home design and women’s fashion—blending a clean, fresh, sophisticated, feel-good style.
210 South Union Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703.535.8002
