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Coco of COCOCOZY: Home Furnishings Designer + Interior Design Blogger, COCOCOZY

A Mystery Tastemaker with a List I Can Warm-Up To

ELAINE SAYS: Sometimes I feel like there just aren't very many mysteries left in life, so I appreciate this delicious one. Who is COCOCOZY? On the heels of the DKNY PR GIRL reveal, there's even more allure. We know she's an "Entertainment Professional" by day, and extremely beloved Interior Design Blogger by night. Which in my opinion, is a mystery in itself. I know what it's like to be an Entertainment Professional by day...intimately....and I couldn't have possibly done anything by night except sleep! But while "Coco" has clearly been out-type-A-ing me for years, she's also been simultaneously chilling me out with her friendly banter and well-chosen design images from beautifully accessible to perfectly aspirational. So, given that debating paint chips is my drug of choice, this post is my way of thanking COCO for the escape. Let's just say that if mental vacations required a passport, COCO would be responsible for quite a few stamps. Today, while I can't reveal WHO she is, I can tell you WHERE she is when she's not tapping away at the keyboard from her Hollywood Hills perch. So, let's pull the curtain back a bit further with this Lifestyle List of COCO's Favorites. xx -e PS: And if you'd like a bit of her style in your own home, check out Coco's new home furnishings collection as well. How does she do all that?!

Posted on April 16th, 2012

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A Shop That Sparkles: Persimmon VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Persimmon 310 North Flores Street, Los Angeles [Mid City West]A gorgeous jewelry store on Flores owned by my friend Julie Schroeder. It's well curated with a beautiful array of gold, silver and diamond jewelry. Luxury at its best!
A Study In Graceful Living: Grace Home VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION:Grace Home 11632 Barrington Court Los Angeles [Brentwood]Stunning home decor store with a mix of antique, traditional, modern and vintage home furnishings and decorative accessories. Everything in this luxury shop matches my style [which makes sense since they carry the COCOCOZY collection!].
Foreshadowing a Beautiful Interior: Harbinger Showroom VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Harbinger Show Room 752 North La Cienega Boulevard, West Hollywood [WeHo]Located in the heart of the LA Design District, this gorgeous trade showroom on La Cienega, is a must stop for any discriminating designer. Calling their featured designs "trend resistant," the two founders, Joe Lucas and Parrish Chilcoat, carry fabrics and furnishings that mirror my "cozy fresh" style.
Femme Fashion: Alberta Ferretti VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Alberta Ferretti 8626 Melrose Ave. West Hollywood [WeHo]I saw an Alberta Ferretii fashion show in Milan years ago and have been in love with her feminine dresses ever since. Her designs are soft, feminine and make me feel like I'm living in a fairty tale when I wear them.
A Sweet Stationary Find: Sugar Paper VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Sugar Paper 1749 Ensley Avenue, Los Angeles[Westwood]My favorite paper store in L.A. In an age of lightning speed emails and social media, I miss the days where we took the time to write handwritten notes. This place takes me back to that time. It helps that everything in the store is so pretty.

BROWSE COCO'S LOCAL FAVORITES

An Insider's Stylist: Kimberly King and Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Neiman Marcus 9700 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills 2nd Floor [BH]Kimberly King is an amazing fashion stylist/consultant. She always comes through in a crunch whenever I have a big event! She helped a friend of mine find a gorgeous gown just two days before the Academy Awards and just a bit ago she helped my sister find the perfect look for a professional event. Kimberly is so friendly. She'll make you look and feel glam for whatever the occasion.
More "A" Than "OK" Dining: Comme Ca VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Comme Ca 8479 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood [WeHo]Comme Ca is a great place for any meal of the day - my sister and I often will grab dinner and a crisp glass of champagne there after work. I love the decor of this chic French Bistro - located just up the street from some fab shopping on Melrose and LaCienega. I love all they have to offer but crave their side veggies - brussel sprouts or haricot verts! Oh, did I mention, the service at Comme Ca is top notch?
Seeing Style Clearly: Dan Deutch Optical VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Dan Deutch 437-B North Bedford Drive Beverly Hills [BH]The store manager Ignacio will easily help you pick out usually quite expensive prescription glasses or sunglasses...but some how after being wooed by his charming ways you end up buying the glasses and still feel great about plunking down hundreds...! This guy knows how to make glasses beyond a necessity for poor eyesight - he makes them into the coolest thing you wear. It nice to be peering through stylish lenses even when you're burning the midnight oil to meet design deadlines.
Celebrity Paint Pro: Beverly Hills Nail Designs LOCATION: Beverly Hills Nail Designs 423 N. Bedford Drive Beverly Hills [BH]I've been going to this local nail salon for years. Jennifer or Than are my top ladies for manicures, and Liz for pedicures and she gives an awesome massage. These women do great nails [and also give great dating advice!].
Comfort Cravings: Cheebo VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: 7533 Sunset Boulevard. Los Angeles [Hollywood]Hands down the best chicken vegetable soup in L.A. I always pick it up on way home from work - especially if I'm feeling the need for great comfort food. [It helps me get energized for my second job - blogging for COCOCOZY!]
Pasta Princess: Osteria Mamma VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Osteria Mamma 5732 Melrose Avenue. Los Angeles [Larchmont Village]The pastas here are to die for. I meet my friend Aline over in Hollywood for this amazing Italian comfort food. All freshly made by Mamma herself.