With Valentine's Day rapidly approaching, I thought I would share some romance-inspired designs . . . 

"Flowers, candles, and decorative accessories on a side table."
Landmark Manhattan apartment building.
Interior design by Lynn Nigro.
Photography by Shawn Gaulthier.
Art direction by Michelle Adams.
Lonny (January - February 2011)

"A vintage map of Paris in a dining space filled with a crystal chandelier and a glass table."
Landmark Manhattan apartment building.
Interior design by Lynn Nigro.
Photography by Shawn Gaulthier.
Art direction by Michelle Adams.
Lonny (January - February 2011)


"Ex-votos of silver, gilt bronze and crystals from southern France, late 19th-c."
Interiors by Peter Vitale and Harry Greiner.
Photography by Peter Vitale.
Text by Kimberlie Waugh-Bloodworth.
“Christmas in Santa Fe” produced by Mary Jane Ryburn.
Veranda (November – December 2007).

 “In entry, 18th-c. Peruvian chest and mirror. Italian 19th-c. sconces and 18th-c. Mexican wooden candlesticks. French heart-shaped ex-votos on Roman marble bust, 
A.D. 100-400. Mexican 19th-c. vase." 
Interiors by Peter Vitale and Harry Greiner.
Photography by Peter Vitale.
Text by Kimberlie Waugh-Bloodworth.
“Christmas in Santa Fe” produced by Mary Jane Ryburn.
Veranda (November – December 2007).

Milieu is a magazine created by interior designer Pamela Pierce, Pierce Designs and Associates. Peter Vitale, whose heart-shaped ex-votos are pictured in the photos above, is the editor-at-large.

"An Andy Warhol print provides playful contrast to the vintage Bob Collins and Sons floral wallpaper."
West Village apartment of designer Anna Burke.
Interior design by Anna Burke, Kemble Interiors.
Photography by Patrick Clines.
Art direction by Michelle Adams.
Written by Robert Leleux.
Lonny (March - April 2012).

"A dresser passed down from her mom greets guests at the front door and grounds a few of [Ashley] Putman's more whimsical finds: the neon pink 'Love' print she fell for in a London shop and the white bamboo lamp from a New York flea market. 'A little Palm Springs kitsch is perfect on my mom's old dresser,' she says."
Houston, Texas, home of Ashley Putman and her family.
Interior design by Ashley Putman.
Photography by Patrick Cline.
Art direction by Michelle Adams.
"Southern Comfort" written by Holly Crawford.
Lonny (April - May 2010). 

"Perched inside a lovely bronze cage, these stoneware bird salt and pepper shakers are perfect for a dinner at home on Valentine's Day, or anytime of the year."
Previously offered by Pottery Barn.

"Bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis) is a great plant for spring bloom, especially in light shade. It does best in soil with plenty of organic matter that retains moisture but does not become waterlogged."

Photo via 1stdibs.

Made from salvaged wood and twine. 6" x 32"
Small Arrow Bundle and Single Arrow also available.
Offered by Serena and Lily.

"This extraordinary hand crafted box of chocolates is sure to delight your most indulgent of senses. The 12-piece collection is accompanied by a copper embossed heart shaped card with a legend to guide you through the box. Flavors include: Cayenne Passion Fruit, Strawberry Pate de Fruit, White Chocolate Rosewater, Aztec Aphrodisiac, Raspberry Thyme, and Almond Marzipan."
Created by Cacao, Atlanta, Georgia.
Photo via Cacao website.

Central Park South apartment of designer Celerie Kemble, her husband Boykin Curry, and their children.
Interior design by Celerie Kemble, Kemble Interiors.
Lonny (October - November 2010).

"Fresh cut flowers in the oversized soapstone sink."
Brookside, a renovated Greek Revival home in Tennessee owned by Ben Page, a landscape architect, and his wife Libby Page, an event planner.
Photography by Caroline Allison.
"Homeplace: Country Retreat" by Julia Reed. 
Garden and Gun (August - September 2013).

Offered by Mothology.

"Fresh peonies and . . . personal mementos by a dear friend and artist, Lisa Dirkes."
Bedroom of designer Rachel Ashwell in her London flat.
Interior design by Rachel Ashwell, Shabby Chic Couture.
Photography by Patrick Cline.
Art direction by Michelle Adams.
"Beginning Again" written by Shawn Gauthier.
Lonny (August - September 2010).

"Set of 6 Heart Gift Tags" offered by Crate and Barrel.
"Rick-rack edges and twine add a handcrafted, old-fashioned feel to these blank gift cards cut into heart-shaped tags."

"Hearts Black" - Women's slippers offered by Stubbs and Wooton.

"A heart - a favorite motif of [Aerin] Lauder's that can often be seen throughout her lifestyle collections - is carved into the back of a dining chair. [See next photo.]"
Aerin Lauder's family's home in the Hamptons.
Photography by Sarah Bray.

Antique chair.
Aerin Lauder's family's home in the Hamptons.
Photography by Francesco Lagnese.

"Platter, cheese board, and glasses, Aerin for Lenox."
Aerin Lauder's family's home in the Hamptons.
Photography by Francesco Lagnese.

"After dinner, guests moved to the barn for dancing and a surprise performance by Brad Paisley."
Chickemmoo Farm, Martha's Vineyard: the setting for the September 1, 2013, wedding of Saturday Night Live's Seth Meyers and human-rights lawyer Alexi Ashe.
Photography by Joshua Bright.

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