I had the pleasure of meeting the stylish and delightful Coco on a recent visit to the Heath Ceramics showroom in Los Angeles. I have long admired Heath Ceramics timeless style and decided that I was ready to purchase some for my own home. Coco expressed her passion for the brand and shared with me the impressive history of Heath. Every piece is still made in the original factory in Sausalito, California and crafted in the same manner as it has been for the past 55 years. Heath was founded by Edith Heath who had a strong point of view about the products her company made – simple, good things for good people. Who wouldn’t love a company founded on this principal? If you have the opportunity to visit a showroom on Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles or the Marketplace in the Ferry Building in San Francisco you will not be disappointed, the selection of ceramics and the colors and textures that are available are inspiring. Don’t be surprised when you begin a Heath collection of your very own!

Thank you Coco for sharing more about yourself and Heath. I look forward to my next visit!

 

A Bit about Coco

Name: Coco Iverson

Location: Sunny Los Angeles

Astrological Sign: Scorpio

Style icon: My sister, jewelry and interior designer, Stephanie Lake

Doppelganger: According to the celebrity look a like generator that I found online my closest matches are Mary Kate Olson AND Rob Schneider!  I highly recommend trying it.

Dream Destination: Istanbul.  I fell in love with the city and a boy.  The boy and I didn’t last, but my love for the city endures.

Most Treasured Possession: Fiber-Art Sculpture by Reiko Brandon

How would you describe your style in 5 words or less: bohemian-glam-prep

Pet: two rescue doggies, Snuggs (terrier/dachsund mix) and “One-Eyed” Mae (boston terrier/pug mix) that I love dearly, but relocated to Minnesota for big backyards.  At least I have their portraits that were done by Carter Kustera to look at every day.

Favorites

Magazine: Entra Magazine (online)

Adesso Piece: Olivia necklace in gold

Color: I can’t pick one favorite, it changes and depends on the use

Scent: Flowerbomb by Viktor and Rolf

Designer: Bonnie Cashin

Piece of clothing: Calvin Klein black Grecian gown, the perfect backdrop for any necklace

Locale: the family lake house in the middle of Minnesota

Questions

If you could have one super power what would it be? Teleporting like Nightcrawler.  I have a little boy so I know way too much about super powers.

Which accessory do you never leave home without? A statement necklace.

What are 3 of your Heath favorites right now?

1 – The new kids bowl in green peas/zest yellow, a great color combo and it makes food taste better, I swear!

2 – A shallow salad bowl in persimmon and french grey, a must have for any table.

3 – One-of-a-kind ceramic works by Adam Silverman.

Any tips for our readers on how to inject their personal style when setting their table? Go with your instincts and your mood, never try to copy someone else’s style.  Include something unexpected to set the tone

What quality do you most admire about a person? Determination

What was the best advice you were ever given? Never settle

What 5 places are a must visit in your hood + why?

1 – Heath Ceramics (of course) for our classic California dinnerware

2 - Animal Restaurant for serious yum

3 – Ten Over Six for great fashion

4 – Sweat Garage for a kick-ass workout

5 – Joan’s on Third for lunch

 

This or That

Silver or Gold-Gold

Morning or Night-Morning

LA or NY-LA for living, NY for inspiration, but honestly I would take the mid-west over either city

Heels or flats-flats for chasing after my 4 year old