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Photographs by Mark Gilliland
conjoined earl grey
Double your tea-drinking pleasure with a set built for two. Double teapot, two cups and tray by Marladawn, $100 for the set. UMA, 1100 Locust, 314-241-9990, iloveuma.com.
handy jewels
Heavy metal and encrusted crystals turn an afterthought accessory into a stunning focal point. Lilia metal bag in Golden Shadow, $1,200. The S. King Collection, 314-657-1109, skingcollection.com.
speaker series
Candy-colored rubberized AM/FM radios can accommodate your MP3 player while sweetening up the place. Tivoli Audio Pal, available in six colors, $149 each. UMA, 1100 Locust, 314-241-9990, iloveuma.com.
stoked
Put another log on the fire—or not. It’s the tools we’re gazing at. High design plus functionality is the key to a fabulous hearth. Ferro fireplace tool set, $598. Design Within Reach, 42 Maryland Plaza, 314-361-1701, dwr.com.
dessert’s on me
Treat your kisser to delicious glosses with appetizing names, and get ready to pucker up. Fresh Gloss Absolute in Desire, Dahlia, Rose Parfait and Bellini, $24 each. Soft Surroundings, 33 The Boulevard, 314-262-4950, softsurroundings.com.
the pants they are a-changin’
Baby effluvia can be drab, but a bright pad will distract you from the task at hand. Vinyl-backed cotton changing pads in Citrus and Hot Dots, $24 each, burp cloths in Astrix, Dots and Walk in the Park, all by St. Louis designer Resa Troyer, $9 each. Resa Design, 314-803-5920, resadesign.com.
lobes less ordinary
Turquoise and pearls set in gold recall the decadent beauty of bygone eras with their timeless style. Earrings, $1,300. The S. King Collection, 314-657-1109, skingcollection.com.
speechless
Give him the perfect Valentine: you, in the hottest red dress in town. Sweet Soul Jasmine Dress, $220. The Time, 7298 Manchester, 314-644-2055, thetimeboutique.net.
how do i love thee?
Let me count the hearts. Heart boxes, pewter hearts, heart ornaments. No one will dare question your love now! Victorian heart boxes, $12 for a set of two; Token heart, $9; two-piece heart ornament, $9; custom valentines (call for information). Sage Paper Store, 12 North Sarah, 314-535-2178, sagepapers.com.
melt my heart
Can it be? This handy appliance plugs into any outlet and keeps your butter exactly as you like it. Remove the crock from the base and take it to the table for up to two hours at the preferred temp. Spread yourself thin with The Butter Wizard, $59.95. Alfillé, butterwizard.com.
go red
The American Heart Association is encouraging women to be true to their own hearts in a campaign to raise heart disease awareness. Crystal Drop Necklace, $28. Go Red For Women, goredforwomen.org.
