Edited by Shari Finnell

     Pack a Punch

     Everday functional items suddenly become extra-ordinary when introduced in

     the color red. Crate and Barrel offers numerous items to spice up things in your home. The Gum Drop Table Lamp (left) sheds some light on the matter. Retails for $89.95. The Steam.e Kettle (middle, left) is guaranteed to perk you up in the morning. Retails for $72). The shapely Infinity chair (below, left) gives new

     meaning to being in the hot seat. Retails for $59.95. (www.crateandbarrel.com)

     Love Nest

     Transform your bedroom into an exotic getaway with the simple addition of a scarlet canopy trimmed in satin ribbon and beads. The drama is turned up as soon as you attach the Raja Beaded Ring Canopy to the ceiling with a hook and anchor. Retails for $49. (www.pier1.com)

     Seeing Red

     When your beau expresses his love with flowers, make them shine even more by placing them in this trio of fiery vases. Appropriately named Red Passion Vases, the cylinders come in varying sizes - from 10 inches to 20 inches tall. Retails for $18-$50.

     (www.pier1.com)

Article appears as published in the IW issue.