FADE TO BLUE

One of my favorite documentaries is "Step Into Liquid" - it is a film about surfing.  I don't surf.  After watching this movie, I wanted to surf.  I saw this documentary late one night on television years and years ago...and was transfixed.  Something so cool about the surf culture and the majesty of the blue ocean.

Anyhooo...long story short...the painting in the bedroom above got me thinking about all of the colors in just one wave...the colors of the surf...it got me thinking about that documentary and seeing those surfers cut through all of the shades of the blue sea.

I took the photo below when TE and I were in Laguna earlier this year.  I was sourcing colors so to speak...looking for a color story and design inspiration in the waves.

Seems I am not the only one inspired by this natural progression of blue...whether dip dyed, ombre, or whatever you might call it...the fade to blue is all over the fashion world and making its way into home furnishings and decor too.

May have to dive in soon (literally and figuratively speaking)...will get back to you on that...

And...fade to blue...

I took this photo of the surf in Laguna on a cloudy day. (above)

Band of Outsiders - Summer 2013 (above)

Tibetan rug (above)

Ombre maxi dress in white to blue fade. (above)

Dip dye blue scarf (above)

Brushstroke table runner (above)

Long sleeved t-shirt (above)

Happy Tuesday!

xo
Coco

P.S.  I actually bought this maxi dress pictured here for my vacation...I'm waiting for it to arrive.  Will let you know how it works out!

Photos: Rawlins Calderone; Coco of COCOCOZY; Style.com

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DESIGNING A NIGHT OUT AT HARBINGER - A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS!

All photos in this post by Coco of COCOCOZY

So...went to chic Los Angeles home furnishings showroom Harbinger last night.  Met up with the COCOCOZY Team (CM and LH came along) for a quick stop by for an anniversary party/book signing.

When I first arrived, I ran into showroom owner and fab interior designer Joe Lucas and showroom manager Tami Carey who are both so awesome.  I didn't see Parsish Chilcoat though...she owns Harbinger along with Joe...I'm sure she was there but I was too busy gabbing.

I love Harbinger...for a few reasons...1) I love the amazing collection of fine furniture they have curated...2) the textiles they sell to the trade are gorgeous and 3) Harbinger carries the COCOCOZY textiles collection and sells fabric by the yard to the trade!

So generally, I love the overall vibe of Harbinger but last night I had so much fun nosing around gorgeous furniture.  Here are some things that were quite exciting to see last night.

COCOCOZY Quatrefoil Gray Reverse Drapery panels in the window at Harbinger! (above)

COCOCOZY textile collection on display! (above)

This darling ceramic pierced ombre shaded table lamp in blue and white. (above and below)

Meeting interior designer Amanda Nisbet during a signing for her book Dazzling Design. (above and below)

A leather turquoise tufted square ottoman doubling as a coffee table!  Love! (above)

This light blue Harbinger original armchair.  Lovely.  Need two! (above)

For the daring, an upholstered settee in bold graphic pattern. (above)

The overall scene at Harbinger's anniversary party/book signing. (above)

Everyone was so nice...including Amanda Nisbet who gave me a tip on some furniture I need for COCOCOZY HQ.

Fun night overall!

Anything here that you see that you like? Any design inspirations from the things I like? Do tell.

Happy Wednesday again!

xo
Coco

P.S. Tonight am supposed to go to another event.  It is up in the air as to whether I'll be able to squeeze that in!  I'll try!

All photos in this post by Coco of COCOCOZY

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