Kitchen Inspirations

Our upcoming kitchen renovation is in full creative swing.  Our newly designed space will blend aspects from each of the above images by utilizing textured materials, Silestone counters, innovative cook tops and, of course, a dramatic wall covering.  Stay tuned and enjoy this little preview:

wallpaper, statellight chandelier, flatware, induction cooktop, cherner side chair, water drop jug , silestone

Botanical Inspiration: Tree Fern Fronds

For the past month we've  been monitoring a Tree Fern in our garden sprout new growths, aka fronds.  Every third day or so, I would photograph their development.  The small fronds,  surrounded by last year's mature leaves, have been slowly unwinding into primitive looking forms.  Take a look at how beautiful each phase of their growth was:

With Spring already here, mother nature reveals herself in hundreds of ways.  Don't miss out on this season's newness, it's here to renew and invigorate you.

5 Friday Favorites (And The Winner Of The MOS Organizer)

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday!

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Congratulations, Cheryl!  You are the winner of the MOS organizer.  Please email your postal address with your color preference to debra@cocoonhome.com, so I can send you our latest reader giveaway.

Off The Counter: "Plenty"

We recently hosted a group of visiting East Coast buddies along with several of our new West Coast friends.  For the dinner we prepared dishes from the cookbook "Plenty" written by chef Yotam Ottolenghi.   This recipe book combines vegetables, grains, herbs and seeds in a way I never thought possible, at least not in my kitchen.  The evening was spent experiencing new culinary combinations as well as acquainting our old friends with our new ones.  Take a look at some of the dishes and snapshots from that warm California night:

Many thanks to BS for giving us the cookbook that provided the menu and to all who joined us that evening!

Reader Giveaway: MOS Magnetic Cable Organizer

I'm not usually into gadgets, but that changed when I came across this magnetic cable organizer.  Its shape and color make it blend into our night table where our phones are usually charged.  The magnetic surface holds the cable tips in place, so they no longer fall behind the table and we no longer have to search for them behind the furniture.  Take a look at this clever and elegant invention and find out how you can win one below:

Enter to win a MOS , Magnetic Organizer System,  by leaving a comment below stating where you would use it and what color you prefer, black or white.  To find out more the MOS click here.

Contest Ends Thursday, the 28th, at 12pm.

Many thanks to the folks at MOS for contributing to our latest Cocoon Home's Reader Giveaway.