Spice up your space for Valentine’s Day and beyond.
Pillow Talk
Don’t leave your couch or bed naked: Dress them up with throw pillows that speak louder than words. Silk-button Henna pillow with black boa trim is 20x20-inch and feather-down filled; $106. Made exclusively for Stray Dog Designs, 67-772 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Cathedral City,328-0648. Black beaded pillow; $45. Dann Foley California, 1580 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 322-1007, www.dannfoley.com. Photo by Taylor Sherrill.
Show Me the Rock
A many, many carat glass “diamond” paperweight makes a heavy statement for all to see; two sizes are $45 and $65. Dann Foley California, 1580 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 322-1007, www.dannfoley.com. Photo by Taylor Sherrill.
She’s Got Legs…
And she’s wearing heels to prove it! This kicky red side table holds two cocktails or one big dish of dark chocolate ice cream — two spoons. Also available in white and black; regular $299, February Valentine’s special: $199. Interior Illusions, 830 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 325-0300, www.interiorillusionscalifornia.com. Photo by Taylor Sherrill.
Scent From Above
Special edition “The Power of Love” Kabbalah deluxe scented candle by Slatkin & Co. will woo you during its 45-hour burn time with scents of peony, sandalwood, tangerine, and rose. Includes a blessed, red string bracelet to be worn on your left hand to protect against evil; $22. Home 101, 392 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 318-9886, www.home101store.com. Photo by Taylor Sherrill.
Listen Closely
These moody, two-CD sets will bring good vibrations. Chill: Brazil boasts “36 sexy soul bossa tracks chosen by legendary Marcos Valle”; $34. Asylum, 844 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 864-1171. Frequent Flyer: Rio de Janeiro welcomes a new generation of musicians who mix traditional samba, bossa nova, and tropicalia with the best beats and instrumentation of electronica; $20.98. www.kinkysweet.com.
Hot Stuff
First Love Gardenia is the scent of this Lavish soy wax candle poured in a frosted red glass holder. Each is handcrafted in New York City by Joya; $18. The Artful Garden, 1572 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 864-6551, Photo by Taylor Sherrill.
Lounging Around
There’s room for two on Randy Culler’s black leather Vincent sofa for Hancock & Moore. The flared, channeled back and arms are accented by silver nail heads; starts at $6,500. (Also available in a rugged brown leather with burnished nail-head trim.) Vivant Interiors, 73-710 El Paseo, Palm Desert, 779-1010.
Eye Candy
Your one and only is the only one fit for this 5x7-inch pink Austrian crystal frame; $150. Dann Foley California, 1580 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 322-1007, www.dannfoley.com. Photo by Taylor Sherrill.
Hearts for Tarts
Sized for single-serving soufflés or crème brûlées, Le Creuset’s enameled stoneware Spring Heart Ramekins reveal lavender, pink, sky blue, or grass interiors when dessert is gone; $40/set of four. Williams-Sonoma, 73-505 El Paseo, Palm Desert, 862-1290, or www.amazon.com.
Apple of My Eye
Le Creuset’s 12-ounce Petite Apple Casserole in Red or Kiwi is just the right size to serve dips or sauces. It’s also a charming way to bake and serve individual portions of apple crisp or mac ’n’ cheese; $25 each. Williams-Sonoma, 73-505 El Paseo, Palm Desert, 862-1290, or www.amazon.com.
Wrap Around Me
Stave off the last of winter’s chill with this double-faced throw in Espresso. It’s imported from Italy in reversible luxury: ribbed silk/acetate on one side, wool boucle on the other. Comes in a silk gift box from the Baker Gift Collection, $295. To the trade at Laguna Design Center, 23811 Aliso Creek Road, #177, Laguna Niguel, (949) 643-2073.
Tall, Dark, and Handsome
Handblown black martini glasses make a slinky way to start — or end — your evening at home; $12 each. Interior Illusions, 830 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 325-0300, www.interiorillusionscalifornia.com. Photo by Taylor Sherrill.
All Fur Love
Curl up on this luxuriously shaggy oversized floor pillow made of 100 percent Tibetan lamb wool; $449. Interior Illusions, 830 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 325-0300, www.interiorillusionscalifornia.com. Photo by Taylor Sherrill.