Fund Raising Design: Lafayette Juniors' 16th Annual Kitchen Tour

Next Saturday, May the 16th, Lafayette Juniors will be hosting its 16th annual Kitchen Tour from 10am to 3pm.  Ours will be one of the six featured. This event provides a great opportunity to acquire design inspirations and also to give back to our community.  The ticket proceeds benefit local organizations that provide exceptional support for families, children and seniors in the Contra Costa and East Bay communities.  We're honored to be part of the Lafayette Juniors largest and most successful fundraising event.  For more information on the tour and ticket sales click here. 

In the mean time, here's a sneak peek at 3 of the chosen kitchens.  

Out And About: Floret

This week's Out And About features Floret, a new floral shop in Lafayette, CA.  The shop is filled with unique stemmed botanicals, plantings and vessels, all of which may be custom arranged for any occasion.  Take a peek into Floret:

 We're pleased to announce that Floret is also featuring several Cocoon Home succulent compositions.

Out And About: Farmyard Darlings

Tucked away among an array of lovely plants at Mt. Diablo Nursery lives Farmyard Darlings, this week's Out And About featured shop.  Upon entering the space one is immediately greeted by two very warm-hearted and high spirited women:  Carole Sinclair and Kim Berry, founders and creative forces behind FYDs.  Their love for vintage finds and rustic collectibles comes together seamlessly in this shop.  They stock it with custom designed and repurposed items reminiscent of the Old West.  Take a look at how they've  honed down a unique niche while staying true to their vision.

Introducing the Farmyard Darlings: 

Be sure to checkout and like the Farmyard Darling's Facebook page and if you're a local join them this Friday evening for a dose of East Bay holiday cheer.

Don't forget to enter to win one of three home decor books on Cocoon Home Blog!

Out And About: Venture - Men's Goods (And Reader Giveaway!)

 This week's Out And About features Venture , a men's shop  located in Lafayette, CA.  Offering leather goods, locally crafted denim, casual clothes, outerwear and men's gifts, Venture brings a dash of urban cool to a chic suburban town.  The store's stock is meticulously curated with merchandise designed and manufactured in California, a tribute to the craftsmanship and style of the Golden State.  Take a peek at Venture and learn more about the reader giveaway below:

READER GIVEAWAY

Be one of 20 in-store Venture visitors to mention this post and receive "Everything Here Is Wonderful" , a vintage map hand screened in Alameda, CA!   Maps make great wall hangings in children's rooms, in office spaces or anywhere as a fun detail.  Venture is located at 3751 Mount Diablo Boulevard  Lafayette  CA.

Thank you, owners Tom and Rosylyn for sharing your new ad-Venture and a gift offer with Cocoon's readers!