Author Archives: Peter
New York Gift Fair 2012 – The Latest Trends
The New Gift Fair brings together the best in decorative accessories and furnishings from around the world, but the highlights would definitely have to be from the local markets including… Read More.
Intriguing Art by LA’s Natural Curiosities Art House
Coco Republic have just received the first shipment of beautiful wall art from a Los Angeles based studio, Natural Curiosities Art House. We chose to represent the range because of… Read More.
Thomas O’Brien – Aero Studio
Thomas O’Brien is the quintessential New York Interior designer who has successfully expanded his business into lighting and product design. Coco Republic will be stocking a selection of the range… Read More.
Tent My World
There is a certain romance about an interior space which has been tented in fabric. I’m not sure whether this comes from references of campaign safari sites in Africa or… Read More.
Quatrefoil Trend Alert
The Quatrefoil has been used in gothic architecture for centuries and has recently had a resurgence in the interiors world. The quatrefoil is by definition a round shape commonly used… Read More.
Four Posts – Better than none.
Four post beds have had a noticeable resurgence in popularity over the past few years and we are now starting to see some great new designs from some of our… Read More.
As Seen In Channel 7′s “Revenge”
I received several phone calls from excited staff (and Oly fans) about the product placement in channel Seven’s latest drama series “Revenge” after the first episode aired last week. The… Read More.
Design Classic – The Klismos Chair
With origins in Ancient Greece, the Klismos chair has been a design classic for many furniture houses but has had a resurgence in the past few years. The Klismos shape… Read More.
We Love the Toledo Sofa
Although I like the simplicity of using a simple fabric in a space as a base for an interior, I love the mix of materials in the Toledo Sofa. It’s… Read More.
Talking Shop – Fishs Eddy NYC
A good friend of mine, who had a stint in NYC, told me that I MUST get to this little shop on my last trip to the Big Apple. Fishs… Read More.
Fresh Cuts
As much as I love to see a great big punch of flowers in a house, sometimes they can look overwhelming and a little contrived. As an alternative I would… Read More.
Palm Springs – Design Destination
If you’re after a holiday in the sun with a difference (and your somewhere in California!) try Palm Springs. Although the water might be in a pool instead of an… Read More.
Hotel Americano
Americano has opened without a bang, but instead has crept into the NYC hotel scene in a unique understated manor. Set in the once industrial streets of Chelsea, Americano is… Read More.
We Love… Mr. Pinchy
Watch out, Mr. Pinchy will be available from Coco Republic in the next week or so. He is available in gold and burnished silver and stands at an impressive 48cm… Read More.
Value of Vintage Design
While visiting some of the best vintage dealers in LA and New York I began to get a real understanding of why the world cherishes vintage pieces of mid century… Read More.
California Dreaming – Vintage LA
LA is a generally a misunderstood city for people who don’t want to see what it really has to offer. It is full of unexpected delights including the huge array… Read More.
Talking Shop – Best Interior Stores NYC
ABC CARPET & HOME The must see store for any furniture, bedding and homewares lover. ABC is one of the most extensive furniture retailers in the world and resides in… Read More.
