Our Story
Coton Colors by Laura Johnson is a celebratory brand taking our cue from the lifestyle and interests of our Founding Artist and CEO, Laura Johnson and her family.
We value the memories made by recognizing the little moments in life as the big ones. Our thoughtful, functional, and original designs and inspirational content celebrate those little moments with style.
Our Roots
Founded in 1989 in Tallahassee, FL, Laura relied on her family from the start. The first Coton Colors products were inspired by her young daughters as well as her passion for creating, cooking, and entertaining – most often, items she wanted that did not exist in the marketplace. Family and friends saw those early designs and loved them, encouraging the artist to make more.
Our Designs
All Coton Colors products continue to be inspired by the ever-growing family's celebrations, traditions, travels, and milestones. They are artfully designed by our talented in-house design team, led by Laura and her daughter Kyle, who hand draws all patterns, selects unique color ranges, and creates exclusive shapes on which to apply the patterns.
The finished designs range from everyday and seasonal dishes and décor to home accessories, journals, and gift wrap. Available in over 3,000 stores worldwide, including our own experiential Flagship Stores, they are highly collectable and coveted pieces for many discerning hostesses, collectors, and gift-givers, inspiring all to live out Laura's motto -
“never miss an opportunity to celebrate every day."
Our Family
From left to right:
Mary Parker, Whit, Sara Kate, Warren, Kyle, Laura, Milton, Dee, Bud, Collins, Marcie, Courtney, Parks, Taylor, Brevard, Thomas, Logan, Jack
Gather Around Our Table {so to speak} & Get To Know Us!
Toast, Our Blog
Unfortunately, we can’t invite each of you over for an impromptu dinner or a quick morning coffee to celebrate another beautiful sunrise, so instead we’ve created a space to share with you instead, hoping to inspire and encourage you to create memories with your friends and loved ones by gathering them around your table, too.
Each week, we fill this space with tips, our best practices, go-to recipes and all the things we’ve learned along the way to help put ease into entertaining and to prevent us from making any excuse not to!
Thanksgiving Dessert Recipe Round Up
Thanksgiving is all about gathering around the table and sharing delicious food that brings loved ones together. When it comes to desserts, we believe the final course should be as memorable as the...
Read moreMood Board: Kitschy Christmas Gathering
I’m hatching a plan for a slightly over-the-top, vintage-inspired ornament exchange party—a first for me! The idea? A girls-only evening dripping in nostalgia, where the dress code is ‘glam’ and th...
Read moreHave Yourself a Stylish Little Christmas with Christmas Tree Décor Essentials
Your holiday home décor has the power to amplify your family’s Christmas spirit and cheer. By focusing on trimming your tree to match your style and creating personalized ornament traditions with y...
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