Shop Local: Amethyst Alert

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Though best known as the color of February’s birthstone, amethyst’s romance and whimsy is not limited to jewelry.

 

Tasteful Table

Trade traditional tableware for artful conversation pieces.

Versace’s Grand Divertissement porcelain service chargers - White - Shopping local - AmethystVersace’s Grand Divertissement porcelain service chargers - gold

L’Objet’s amethyst-eyed goldfish salt-and-pepper shakers

Our Picks: Set your table with Versace’s Grand Divertissement porcelain service chargers ($295 for white, $545 for gold) and L’Objet’s amethyst-eyed goldfish salt-and-pepper shakers ($180).

T is for Table, Palm Beach Gardens (561-799-9733)

 

Treasure Chest

Stash precious baubles in a keepsake inspired by the sea.

imes Two Design’s lacquered box ($598) is topped with purple and gilded barnacles.

Our Pick: Times Two Design’s lacquered box ($598) is topped with purple and gilded barnacles.

Matilda’s, Stuart (772-221-8280)

 

Funny Money

This capricious piggy bank is perfect for grown-ups.

Fashioned after a little piglet and designed by Harry Allen, Areaware’s Bank in the Form of a Pig ($175) holds as much as in its belly

Our Pick: Fashioned after a little piglet and designed by Harry Allen, Areaware’s Bank in the Form of a Pig ($175) holds as much as $10,000 in its belly.

Hive Home, Gift, & Garden, West Palm Beach (561-514-0322)

 

Gold Brush

This petite pastry offers a sweet ending to any meal.

The Sugar Monkey’s Jennifer Reed makes Parisian macarons ($30 per dozen) with a blackberry-cream and chocolate-ganache filling encased in an almond meringue brushed with edible gold.

Our Pick: The Sugar Monkey’s Jennifer Reed makes Parisian macarons ($30 per dozen) with a blackberry-cream and chocolate-ganache filling encased in an almond meringue brushed with edible gold.

The Sugar Monkey, Lake Worth (561-689-7844)

 

Wheel Deal

Trick out your two-wheeler with a head-turning hue.

Electra’s Karma 3i three-speed cruiser ($650) in purple fade has a vintage design, coaster brakes, and tasseled grips.

Our Pick: Electra’s Karma 3i three-speed cruiser ($650) in purple fade has a vintage design, coaster brakes, and tasseled grips.

Wheels of Wellington, Wellington (561-795-3038)

 

Bright Light

Style gurus covet Jon McCoy’s crystal and stone accessories.

Wash the room in romantic candlelight with McCoy Design’s raw amethyst votive

Our Pick: Wash the room in romantic candlelight with McCoy Design’s raw amethyst votive ($495).

Gervis Design Studio, Boca Raton (561-613-6100)

Named for one of her favorite quotes, Diana Vreeland’s Simply Divine eau de parfum ($250 for 100 ml) is packed with tuberose, a delicate floral whose scent imbues passion.

 

 

Ambrosial Bouquet

Though now quite alluring, amethysts were once worn to thwart seduction.

Our Pick: Named for one of her favorite quotes, Diana Vreeland’s Simply Divine eau de parfum ($250 for 100 ml) is packed with tuberose, a delicate floral whose scent imbues passion.

Neiman Marcus, Palm Beach, Boca Raton (561-805-6150, 561-417-5151)

rthur Court’s rock crystal and amethyst lamps ($3,780 for the pair) add a glamorous touch to any tabletop.

 

Light It Up

Light up the room with a pair of crystal-encrusted lamps.

Our Pick: Arthur Court’s rock crystal and amethyst lamps ($3,780 for the pair) add a glamorous touch to any tabletop.

F.S. Henemader Antiques, Palm Beach (561-835-9237)

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