A mainstay of Farmington Valley shopping, Coco Lily, is a chic boutique housed in a classic brick building.
The bright and airy space in Avon has a relaxed, elegant vibe. Everywhere you look there’s something to covet and the collections are expertly curated, leaving plenty of space to browse. We spoke with owner Liz Zieky and her staff about her shop, collections, suggestions for holiday gifting and winter must-haves.
“It all began in my basement,” Liz told us. “I started out doing home parties, then in 2007 moved to where E&D Pizza was. My husband bought this building years ago, and I finally decided to move here in 2017.”
The shop carries a bit of everything delightful and is known for its beautiful assortment of apparel, baby, home décor, and giftables. Their largest collection, women’s apparel, leans toward timeless investment pieces that transcend seasonality.
“We specialize in good staples that meet the test of time, longevity pieces that can layer or mix and match, along with those great transitional items that meet all climates all year, clothing that can be worn everywhere.”
Liz and store manager Carter Margison shared a few favorites for the coming cold season and ideas for the holidays. They showed several gorgeous overcoats, one an enticing creamy gray wrap, the other a soft blue with a charcoal windowpane plaid.
Other favorites include a luscious whisper-weight cashmere blanket scarf that is a great travel accessory and just right for keeping the chill at bay all year long, some sumptuous cashmere BrochuWalker sweaters (ideal for gifting!), plus their staple—wish-worthy, beautifully tailored Avenue Montaigne black neoprene pants.
Asked about holiday giving, Liz told us, “We have great little gifty items, something for everyone you need a gift for. Sweaters always go fast, and my nieces are jewelry designers, so we carry their pieces as well. Also, happy-message artwork from Westport’s Kerri Rosenthal is fun.”
Personal shopping is a definite forte for Coco Lily. The store has a special gift for finding just the right gift or apparel piece for their clients and either ship or deliver to their homes. Liz told us, “With customers like ours, people we know well, it’s easy to know what they like.”
Their bridal registry is another service they are especially excited about. For brides-to-be with upcoming weddings, Coco Lily offers an unparalleled registry with lovely home décor, mix-and-match table settings, and items newly married couples might need to host their first holiday gatherings.
Coco Lily
17 West Main St., Avon
860-284-9770
Cocolily.com
On Facebook and Instagram: @cocolilyct