Urban Or Suburban Part 3: Which House Did We Choose And Where?

I'm super excited to announce that we have chosen the mid-century house in Lafayette to be our new home in California.   Take a mini tour of our yard here  and keep posted for more photos and updates on our pending move.

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Obsessing Over: Black And White Stripes

Ever since my mother-in-law mentioned her plans to reupholster her sofa in black and white striped fabric, I've been mildly obsessed with the "look".  I never considered myself a stripe 'aficionado', but if the look is done right it can blend classic with a little funk.  This is why I particularly like the above images:

1.  In small doses, black and white stripes can be a great accent without over committing.

2.  Here the commitment is huge, but I love how the classic sofas are funked up by the stripes (and I love the nesting side tables!).

3. An upholstered striped headboard can appeal to both feminine and masculine sensibilities.

4. Combining wide stripes for the seat cushion and thinner ones for the back cushions, gives the space depth and interest.

So, are YOU a stripy kinda person?

To see more striped images click here.

New Originals @ Cocoon Collective's Trunk Show

I'm excited to announce Natalia's first jewelry trunk show being held this Saturday May 19th, in Boston from 4pm-6pm.  She will be on hand to share, exhibit and sell her one of kind pieces in a relaxed atmosphere replete with bubbly and light fare.  Please come and see for yourself why her dramatic necklaces never go unnoticed.  This is an unique opportunity to own one of her originals.  Email me at debra@cocoonhome.com for details.  See you there!

Visit Cocoon Collective's Etsy shop to view a portion of her collection.  Come to the Boston trunk show to feel, experience and try on the whole shabang!   It's absolutely beautiful!!

Out And About: With Swoon At Boston's ICA

On Mother's Day morning, I was served coffee in bed and then taken to Boston's ICA for a dose of contemporary art.  Upon entering the beautifully designed building we were greeted with an amazing mural by Swoon, a street artist specializing in wheatpaste prints and intricate paper cutouts.  Her Boston ICA installation represents humanity's relation to Earth.  Not only is the entire wall boldly detailed with pattern and color; a long paper streamer connected to the wall guides you around the corner to a tall bamboo sculpture that can be viewed at multiple levels from within a glass elevator.  The sculpture is just as intricate and complicated as the mural.  If you haven't seen Swoon's Boston installation, you must do it,  as well as the current exhibit:  Figuring Color.

Many thanks to my hubby, Max, Ben and Zoe for making my Mother's Day so special.

Check out this this Swoon piece.  Do any of you, Cambridge or Somerville locals, know what building it's painted on?

I do!

I do!

'Til Monday

I found this week's 'Til Monday image here and was immediately taken by both its complexity and coolness.  The interior is a great mix of texture and pattern while the dress and look of the model is one of confidence and aloofness.  With our upcoming move, my life is complicating and I wish I were more confident and cool in handling it.  Not only does this photo represent how things could be and how I'd like to feel about it all, but it also inspires the "look" I'd like to attain in our new home.

I'm looking forward to a relaxing weekend with the kids.

Wish the same for you......relaxation.