EMINENT DOMAIN Trends Harlow crystal chandelier, inspired by a German chandelier from the 1970s, Restoration Hardware ($3,195). Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., 305-935-1253; restoration hardware.com
Tourbillon vase in black enameled crystal, Lalique ($9,250). Available after March 15, Bloomingdale’s, Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., 305-792-1000; bloomingdales.com
Elizabeth Taylor wearing a velvet evening dress, circa 1950.
Lotus Pod candlesticks made in the traditional Chinese hand-hammering technique of copper repousse with matte silver finish, Robert Kuo ($2,250 each). Niba Home, Miami Design District, 39 NE 39th St., 305-573-1939; nibahome.com
LOVE POTIONS
Romantic design can set the mood in the Magic City winter, spring, summer, and fall. Picture arranging red roses in a Lalique vase, relaxing in a Roche Bobois velvet-upholstered bed with artisanal sheets from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, installing a chandelier from Restoration Hardware that looks like a diamond wedding band, or serving from Bellagio Home’s bar with a blue lacquer interior reminiscent of Capri’s Blue Grotto. OD
Capri bar designed by Alexander M. Weyts in morado wood, with a bronze base (price on request). Bellagio Home, 1680 Michigan Ave., Ste. 819, Miami Beach, 305-9219006; bellagio-home.com
Profile bed upholstered in cotton velvet with a padded frame and headboard, Roche Bobois ($7,695). 450 Biltmore Way, Miami, 305-444-1017; roche-bobois.com
Affinity matelassé artisanal bedding in cotton long staple percale with 520-thread count, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams ($275–$300 for coverlet; $110 for euro sham). 3800 N. Miami Ave., Miami, 786-609-9920; mgbwhome.com
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Egg chair inspired by Arne Jacobsen’s 1958 original, with a stainless steel base ($860). Urbana Interiors, 305-898-4706; urbanainteriors.com
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OUR STEAMY MONTHS MAY BE SEASONAL, BUT MIAMIANS KEEP THE HEAT OF VALENTINE’S DAY AFLAME YEAR-ROUND WITH STYLISH, ROMANTIC DÉCOR. BY CHARLYNE VARKONYI SCHAUB