TILE FILE: MOROCCAN TILE DESIGN BRINGS INTERNATIONAL FLAIR TO A MASTER BATH!

All photos in this post by Coco of Cococozy


Due to extreme procrastination, this past weekend, I was locked out of the Dwell on Design home tours. I decided to buy my tickets on Friday and when I went online, I found they were all sold out. I, of course, began emailing and calling all my "connections" in hopes that I could beat the system. Who needs to do things in a timely fashion when you have "connections" and "people"? Right? Wrong.

My pleas to attend last weekends tour were met loud and clear with one word..."NO!".

Since I couldn't go to this most recent home tour in Los Angeles. I decided to dig up photos from a home tour I went on a few months ago.

Found these photos of this master bathroom in a Hancock Park home here in Los Angeles.

The bathroom is not huge but it does have a stunning feature...a glass enclosed combination tub and shower. The highlight of the area of course is the striking visual of the use of these bronze unique glazed tiles. Love the Moorish influences here.

I love this bath...do you?




All photos in this post by Coco of Cococozy

SMART DESIGN: STYLISH SLIDING DOOR!

Photos in the post by Coco of Cococozy

Imprinted green and white acrylic panel sliding door from Raumplus. (above)
Another cool solution from the Dwell on Design LA show this weekend. Love this leaf pattern etched onto this green sliding panel door. The great thing about this system is that there are no floor tracks necessary.

According to the Raumplus representative, this particular door runs about $2500. Doors also come in wood veneers, laminates, glass and painted surfaces like the one in this post.

Great as a sliding interior door, a room divider, a closet door or even as a panel to conceal shelving or storage space.

DWELL ON DESIGN FAVORITES - ECO FRIENDLY RAIN COLLECTOR AND DRYING RACK BY HERO 365!

All photos in this post by Coco of Cococozy

Canadian design company Hero 365 showed off its Rain Collector and Drying Rack on exhibition floor at Dwell on Design in Los Angeles. (above)

Was a total design geek yesterday. Went to the Dwell on Design show at the L.A. Convention Center by myself. Tried to convince a few to go with but was met with a resounding "no"! Oh well. I had a great time...with my glasses on...browsing and nosing into everything interesting and new in interior design, home decorating and remodeling.

Just as I was about to leave, I came upon this booth...from Hero 365, a Canadian design company. Was immediately drawn to the white aluminum pieces with vintage looking cut outs. Turns out these were two eco friendly products that help save natural resources -in this case water.

Love the fact that this company decided that eco friendly doesn't have to mean sparse, ultra modern and utilitarian looking in design. In my book, this is the way eco friendly should look!


White aluminum powder coated RC-1 Rain Collector can hold up to 45 gallons of water that can then be used in garden, to wash car or even a pet says Hero 365. It is sold for about $525 USD as shown.(above and below)



Eco friendly Clothes Dryer (DR-1) provides a stylish alternative to an energy guzzling dryer and old fashioned clothes line. The unit allows clothes to air dry. Includes several arms that extend out for hanging clothes and a shelf that accommodates garments or delicates that need to lay flat to dry. Also is on wheels so it is easy to move around from sun to shade. This model is not on sale yet. (above)
I feel that I must have one of each! I may have to go back to the convention center today to take another look!!!!

All photos in this post by Coco of Cococozy

PAIRS OF CHAIRS - DOES DEPARTMENT STORE SEATING PROVIDE GOOD DESIGN INSPIRATION...OR NOT?!

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White lacquer Louis XV chairs with black and white floral upholstery on the second floor of Neiman. (above)

Was in Neiman Marcus a few weekends ago here in Los Angeles (or should I say Beverly Hills) when AM was in town. We were furiously shopping for clothes, shoes, purses and belts for no apparent reason. All of sudden, while on the second floor, AM stopped somewhere around Prada...and decided she liked these chairs. As I mused over the chairs...she took off.

My clothing shopping ended because all of a sudden I was fascinated with the seating groups in this department store. (Thankfully I saved myself a lot of money by focusing on pairs of chairs instead of pricey fashion)

There were lots of chairs paired together. I like the idea pairing identical chairs in a living room, bedroom, a den, a study and even in a department store. Especially and only if the chairs are cute.


A pair of brown and white cow hide upholstered Louis XV bergeres feature nailhead trim and glossy white lacquer paint. (above)




Two rich looking brown leather club chairs are set on a bright red rug in a rustic looking vignette inside the store. (above)


Two white leather futuristic chairs greet shoppers at the top of the escalator on the store's third floor. (above)

Of this bunch...I only really like the black and white floral upholstered french chairs at the top.

Do you like any of these...or are they all not good? Please do tell in comments...would love to hear what you think!

All photos in this post by Coco of Cococozy

AM DECO: VAPORIZING THE CODE ON A SLEEK ACRYLIC COUNTERSTOOL!

Four simple acrylic and chrome dining chairs from cb2 surround a small wood and metal cafe dining table. (above)

Call me a translator...

Best friend AM called me today. She is back in New York.

Phone rang and AM immediately said "Hi. Looking at these cute chairs. Soho. Vapor. I need counterstools. Do you have counterstools? Oh where are they? Oh I see them. Thank you. I'll take three. Put the Vapor chair on AM Deco. cb2. I'm getting them in lieu of getting the other ones. Do you deliver? I am hungry again.".

Was extremely confused by AM's syntax, grammar and overall thought process...but then I realized this was AM throwing me another AM curve ball.

I immediately put on translator hat to solve this riddle in the form of a telephone call. It was almost like deciphering Morse code...dot dot dash dot dash dash dash... I decided, however, if some guy named Morse could figure out a whole code that was in the form of cryptic short and long pulses, I could decode the speech patterns of AM.

There was no time to waste...I wanted to respond before the uber smart friend got wind of the fact that I was not keeping up with her.

I repeated each word over and over in my mind and I mixed them up and turned them around and within 2-10 seconds I had it!

Here is the translation of the above phone call from AM:

AM was in cb2 in Soho. She was looking at the Vapor acrylic counterstools and barstools for the kitchen island bar area of her apartment. Instead of spending thousands on the shiny polished metal Philippe Starck designed Hudson barstools she really wanted, she decided that these sleek modern clear chairs were a good and economical alternative. She was speaking to a salesperson and finding out where the chairs were in the store, how much they were and whether they could be delivered. Most importantly, perhaps, she wanted me to post the chairs on Cococozy as an AM DECO! Oh yes, as an aside and due to her pregnancy, she wanted a small snack to tide her over until she could have lunch with her husband.

There. Tah dah!

Love the chairs by the way. May have to recommend to my mother for her breakfast nook.


cb2 - Vapor Counterstool and Barstool - $189 & $199 (above)


Vapor Chair - $179 (above)

ROOM TO LOVE: A SOOTHING SPA-LIKE BATH MADE OF MARBLE AND WOOD!

Photo © Eric Roth. Courtesy of Eric Roth Photography.

White marble walls, unfinished wide plank wood floors and classic double sink give this home's bath a spa like feel. (above)

Would love to spend time in this bathroom. Sunny, soothing and serene. An unfinished wood floor with light tone large wide boards make an earthy statement in the room. While the white marble walls (Carrara or Venato perhaps) with strong grey veins add a simple and natural pattern to room's design. Love the extra long double metal washstand - looks like with polished nickel finish. All materials have a softness to them...making this space visually pleasant and calming. A great place to end or start the day! Right?

DESIGN ON SALE DAILY: A MOD GOLD AND WHITE VASE!

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Plantation - Gold and White Vase - on sale $92.50; regular $185 (white porcelain vase with gold band stripes) (above)

Was on Abbot Kinney in Venice Beach wandering in and out of furniture stores the other day. Wandered into Plantation. Immediately saw a sale upstairs sign and trotted up the steep staircase. Nothing much caught my eye on the upper loft level of the store except for this porcelain white vase...with gold rings or bands around it. There was something about it that seemed so retro (maybe from the 60s or 70s) and cool. Thought it might provide a great accent and a bit of 70s gold glam to a room.

A few white orchids, a tight cluster of white tulips with green leaves peeking out of the rim, or maybe even some bright pink peonies, or one branch of purple hydrangea might look good oozing out of this vessel. Maybe?





Hopefully if any of you like this vase...it is still there!
All photos in this post by Coco of Cococozy

COCOCOZY FIND: MY NEW TURQUOISE CHANDELIER!

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Little House - Chloe Sphere Chandelier in Gold and Turquoise - $640 (Round chandelier or pendant light with turquoise blue crystals in the forms of flowers. Comes in black, white, pink or clear. Designed by Maura Daniel)(above)

Busy and fun weekend this past weekend. My best friends were all in town. AM was here - in from New York. She came to town with hubby JE and son JE, Jr. FF was here too - in from New Orleans. She came with her husband CCF. GREAT weekend with good friends. We had a fab dinner at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills on Saturday night...my sister - my best friend of all- came to dinner too. It was the best night (although I think everyone was tired - DS had just come back from DC; FF, CCF, AM and JE all had just flown in that afternoon...I was the only one who hadn't been on a plane). The only weird thing that happened that night was that Mr. Chow's valet lost all of my keys. FF and I ended up crammed in the front seat of the owner of valet service's Toyota Camry as he drove us back to her hotel (I'd like to point out that the hotel was about two blocks from Mr. Chow - but neither of us were about to walk (unthinkable) in our heels and sparkling dresses...the rest of the group walked). FF and I typically end up in "I Love Lucy" type of situations...so this was par for the course!

Anyhooooooo...on one of these days, AM and I ended up in Santa Monica. We went for a little lunch and shopping. Since AM is pregnant, she stated "I am only interested in shopping for home stuff and baby stuff. That's it. Oh and I want a night gown because pregnant people spend a lot of time in night gowns." Hmmm...

Well, the world of baby stores is a foreign world to me...but I thought "why not?". I knew for a fact I would be bored and would never see ANYTHING that I related to or liked but I thought, on this trip, I would take one for the team and head into as many baby stores as AM wanted. Well fact turned into fiction in this case...

After we finished lunch, AM dashed out of the restaurant and said "I'll meet you across the street. I see a baby store". Didn't quite make sense about the "meeting her" because I was leaving the restaurant right at her side...I figure that is part of the whole "pregnesia" thing (the amnesia that so many of my pregnant friends seem to temporarily become afflicted with for 9 months). I just followed.

Well AM's eagle eye had spotted a cute store called Little House right on Montana Avenue - a store owned by Annette Tatum.

Trailing behind AM...in her wake...I lackadaisically strolled into the store. Very blase about the whole thing. [Thought bubble: Yawn. Probably a bunch of pink and blue stuff. Yawn. Why is she walking so fast. Geez. I didn't know pregnant ladies could move so fast. Let me catch up to her. I am not pregnant. I should be moving faster than her.]

Low and behold, inside Little House, I wasn't bored because I immediately spotted this cute crystal round turquoise floral chandelier. It was at the back of the store. I whisked past AM, with camera in hand, and stood under the chandelier - mesmerized. Within about 10 minutes, I was purchasing said chandelier for my bathroom! My bathroom is white and tan; this chandelier, I thought, would add a much needed pop of color and charm!

Love it! Whimsical, elegant, modern with a feminine touch.

Hey...here's a tip...look for reasonably priced lighting at children's stores. I've noticed some cute lighting selections at Pottery Barn Kids and some other kids store sites too.

On Saturday morning, my electrician is stopping by to install it. I will post a photo or two!





What do you think of my new bathroom lighting?

All photos in this post by Coco of Cococozy

COCOCOZY FIND: AN ULTRA MODERN TAKE ON CANED FURNITURE!

B&B Italia - Canasta Round Armchair - $9,138 (above and below)

Okay...was at a design walk a few weeks back and ran into this outdoor furniture line at B&B Italia on the corner of Robertson and Beverly Blvd. in Los Angeles. Was in love with the use of woven Vienna straw to make entirely caned outdoor furniture - chairs, armchairs, sofas, tables and lounge chairs. The woven oversized caned design was flawlessly conceptualized by Spanish born designer Patricia Urquiola in 2007.

Here is the maudlin part of the story. I took photos of this furniture on my Blackberry when I was at the design walk. Meant to post them as a COCOCOZY FIND...but did not. Then, some two weeks later, I was watching the Bachelorette...yes, I was watching the Bachelorette and I saw "the Bachelorette" smooching some guy on this fantastic outdoor furniture. I was decor "scooped", as they say in the news business, by the set decorator of reality dating show???!!!! Oy...

Anyhoo...after seeing MY furniture on broadcast television, I immediately called B&B Italia the next day and Kyra, a design consultant, was kind enough to send me these photos. So now I'm taking back the "scoop"!




B&B Italia - Canasta Round Sofa - $11,879


B&B Italia - Canasta Armchairs - High back version of the armchair is $4,605.00 and the low back version is $3,830. (above and below)


If you want more info about this fab furniture, I am sure that nice Kyra would be happy to help. Here is her information:

Kyra Ackerman
B & B Italia
8801 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA. 90048
phone: 310. 278.3191
kyra@divafurniture.com

CHEAP TO CHIC: A MENSCH OF A BENCH!

Modern Dose - Tammy Bench - $1195 (above)

Is this the same bench? Same look, same form, same color, same graphic open lattice work design. Two pieces of furniture (seating in this case) that look EXACTLY alike; the only thing that differs is the price. Hmmm....I wonder.

If my house was bigger, I would use as a loveseat in a hallway or in a bedroom. My house is not big enough...so maybe someone will find room in theirs.

Sweet bench! Look up the definition of a "mensch" ...usually applies to a person...but I think it could apply to this bench too!

House Eclectic - Tamara Bench - $1361 (63"w x 22.5"d x 39.5h. Wood open lattice work bench. Comes in black or white) (above)

THE METICULOUS BLEND OF RUSTIC AND CHIC IN A LOS ANGELES LIVING ROOM!

All photos in this post by Coco of Cococozy

A living room in a Los Angeles, CA home combines earthy elements with sophisticated modern furnishings and accessories to create an ambiance that perfectly melds both modern polish and country rustic. (above)
Took these photos a few months ago while on a home tour. These come from a completely remodeled Spanish style house in Hancock Park. I love what the homeowners, architect and interior designer did with this space. Love the texture, the earthen color scheme, the attention to detail in furniture selection...all of which come together to create the perfect warm and inviting great room.


The stunning vaulted exposed wood beam ceiling and simple chandelier made of tree branches both set the tone architecturally and stylistically for the entire living room. (above)


Four avocado green armchairs upholstered in solid green velvet and a peacock paisley fabric surround a round coffee table and provide texture and visual interest to the sitting area. (above and below)



A round Flokati throw pillow takes the room's one settee from traditional to hip and modern. This French style sofa is upholstered in a caramel colored fabric and features wood trim painted in a distressed white. (above)

The ultimate pouf! This orange suede tufted ottoman sits atop a white animal skin rug providing a bold punch of earthy color to the space. (above and below)




Two small stools are placed side by side to create a bench of sorts and complete the conversation area. (above)


A wood art deco credenza or sideboard features polished brass trim and acts as a bar and storage unit. (above)

Simple green faded glass urn table lamps are topped off with brown floral lampshades that compliment the rustic touches throughout. (above)


A modern quilted or tufted leather frame mirror reveals a reflection of the room and makes a unique and dramatic design and decorating statement. (above and below)



The heart of the living room is the large stone fireplace which features rough carved designs and a wood beam mantel...rough around the edges by purpose in order to perfectly complete the modern rustic design. (above and below)


All photos in this post by Coco of Cococozy

COCOCOZY FIND: SPLURGE ON A TURQUOISE CHANDELIER?!

Maison Luxe - Turquoise Empire Chandlier - $6900 ( turquoise chandelier on a dark steel frame) (above)

LOVE THIS CHANDELIER!

Was looking for a rustic branch type chandlier for another post (coming later today) and I happened upon this amazing ceiling light.

A burst of color on the ceiling.

I don't know where I would put this in my tiny little miniscule postage-stamp-size miniature small petite Hollywood Hills cottage...

Would love to splurge on this chandelier...would you?

Two questions...
1. Has anyone seen a more affordable version?
2. Anyone seen a rustic looking chandlier made of branches or twigs?

DESIGN ON SALE DAILY: SURF AND WORK IN A BRIGHT YELLOW OFFICE CHAIR!

cb2 - Surf Office Chair - on sale $99.95; regular $199 (Yellow leather office chair with padded seat and waterfall back. Chrome base with casters or wheels)(above)
Love this bright yellow office chair. Would cheer me up if I had to sit in it for work every day. Sunny, sleek and stand out...a stylish way to sit and surf the net at your desk!

Reminiscent of the Eames Aluminum Management Chair in shape and silhouette...but only a fraction of the cost. Hmmm...at over 50% off the original price...a chair definitely worth considering.

CHEAP TO CHIC: ACQUIRING AN EYE FOR IKAT!!

Madeline Weinrib - 19th Century French Ottoman in Brown Daphne - $4500 (Ottoman with turned wood legs uphostered in brown, white and black ikat fabric) (above)

Ikat is one of the "in" fabrics in home decor and design. Ikat refers to a process of dyeing fabric in which the thread or yarn is dyed in a tie-dye like fashion before the material is actually woven. (Sounds complicated...wonder if it wouldn't just be easier to tie-dye?? Leave it to Coco to take the easy way out...)

Anyhoo...was hanging out with GH yesterday while working on this post. Asked if he thought any of the furniture or accessories I was thinking of posting were pretty...his initial response was "I see nothing on that page that could be defined as pretty." After I asked him again (about 10 more times), he finally caved and said that the chair from Urban Outfitters "wasn't bad". A ringing endorsement it was not...but is does demonstrate perhaps that ikat may be an acquired taste!

I tell the story of GH only to say that I think a love for ikat fabrics grows on a person. Often the initial guttural response is iffy (as was for me)...then as you repeatedly glance at the patterns that are abstract and graphic, as you take in the forms with their blurry jagged edges, and as your eye adapts to the bold blots of color, you may start to like this ikat stuff more and more...(that's what happened to me...)

So for you with the advance eye or for you novices take a look again and again and again at these ikat dyed items in today's Cococozy CHEAP TO CHIC...let us know what you think!


Urban Outfitters -Ikat Slipper Chair in Indigo - $325 (Vintage-inspired armless slipper chair, with low-slung profile, covered in luxurious cotton fabric with allover indigo ikat print. Cushioned and curved high-density, foam-filled seat, tapered dark brown stained wooden legs recall mid-century style) (above)


West Elm - Upholstered Slipper Chair - on sale $349.99; regular $429 (Slipper accent chair in woven Ikat upholstery in light yellow or sand dune and ivory. White washed tapered oak legs) (above)


Madeline Weinrib - Ikat Pillows - $450 for 18"x18" (70% silk/30% cotton ikat dyed fabric throw pillows. Clockwise from top left: Blu, Brown Stripe, Blue Luce, Celery (green) Daphne. Available in 18"x30", 24"x24", and in a 9"x28" bolster) (above)

P.S. Was on J.Crew's website and noticed that now in ikat is at work in fashion too this season...check out this cute yellow and white J. Crew ikat skirt...looks kind of like the cousin of the West Elm chair above.

STARCK RAVING MAD OVER TWO MODERN CHAIR DESIGNS!

Cassina - 245 Caprice Chair by Philippe Starck- $1400 (White leather side chair or dining chair. Glossy aluminum legs. Quilted or tufted leather seat. Fully upholstered frame. Comes in different grades of leather. Special order in black, caramel or brown) (above)

Went on the West Hollywood design walk on Saturday. Was fantastic. Got to nose into several stores I have been meaning to nose into over the last year. Lots of very design/artsy people or people who think they are design/artsy walking up and down Robertson Blvd. All drinking wine/champagne and gabbing and gawking at all that is posh in home design, decor, decorating, furniture, accessories, lighting and more.

The funniest scene I think was at Fendi Casa. The showroom looked like a club instead of a showroom. People drinking champagne, lots of want-to-be types draped on the sofas, chairs and beds, and techno music playing in the background. It felt like a club not a furniture store. Oh, did I mention the red carpet out front. The furniture was definitely upstaged by the scene and the people watching people watching people watching people action. Like a furniture disco or night club. Did I mention, it was still daylight when all of this was going on???!@#$%^& Yikes!

Well, anyhoooo...before meeting up with my design gawking companion, I wandered into Cassina on Beverly Blvd. I was offered a glass of prosecco the minute I walked into the door of Cassina (thank you very much). LOVED THAT! Made me want to stay and look around of course. (Am I too shallow for words? Again, readers, do not answer this question)

First things I ran into after the sparkling Italian wine were these chairs. I LOVED them. Don't know if it was the design or the prosecco...I found myself petting, gawking and almost drooling over these little dining or side chairs.

I glanced up and noticed one of the design consultants from Cassina staring at me. I composed myself and said, "Excuuuuoooose me sir (I affected my best lock jaw)...how much is this marvelous chair?". He jumped to attention and told me the number which I immediately forgot because of the prosecco I think. I continued to drool, "These chaaaiiirzzzzzzzs ahhhhrrrre just gggrrrreeeeeaaaaat!" He seemed stunned by my over emphatic love of the chair but carried on with information. I immediately forgot what he was saying again.

Solution..."What is your name?", I said. "Dany", he said. I immediately forgot his name as was the pattern that afternoon. "Well, I have this little design website (avoided the word blog so as not to seem like a computer urchin who spends all of her time writing about frivolities in some sort of bizarre online diary) named Cococozy. I would love to feature these chairs. Can you please send me photos...I forgot my camera?" Eureka...this worked. Who needs a memory, pen or piece of paper anymore!

Low and behold on Monday morning, Dany Ka from Cassina in Los Angeles forwarded me the photos! Here they are...

The Philippe Starck Caprice chair is FANTASTIC. A chair that looks both modern and classic. The rounded back, the tufted or quilted leather seat and back, the skinny metal legs all come together to create a near perfect blend of form and function.




Did I mention that these chairs were first introduced in 2007? I know...I am little off on being on the cutting edge of design. I am on my own design time it seems...! Please forgive.

Oh, by the by, that Dany Ka got my drift about what I like because he also threw in some photos of the Passion Chair by Philippe Starck...same sleek idea for seating but with a slight bit of armchair comfort infused into the design.


Cassina - 246 Passion Chair by Philippe Starck - $1553-2012 depending on grade of leather (Side chair with glossy aluminum tapered legs. Chair frame completely uphosltered in leather. Quilted inside.)(above)

These chairs come in a variety of different finishes including ones with plastic exterior or with black enamel steel legs. Hmmm....a few chairs definitely worth considering.

Anyhoo, if you like, I am sure that nice Dany would be able to help you...
Dany Ka
Cassina
8815 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048
310-278-3292 X 113
dany.cassina@divafurniture.com