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it's officially the month of amore. this could also be the month you go wine-o,
satisfy your sweet tooth and brighten your abode with our february picks.
 color splash.
black-and-white damask prints seem to be everywhere. check out what this NYC-based textile designer does with the thomas
paul berry damask hand-painted wall canvas ($90). the 20"-by-20" deco piece pops against a neutral-colored wall. think of it as equal parts fearless vibrancy and simple sophistication. available
at grand. 374 somerville avenue. near carlton. 617.623.2429.
www.thomaspaul.com
 hot
headgear.
do like erykah badu and wrap yourself in a regal plum satin jennifer
ouellette turban headband ($49). the double-layer fabric with a knotted
middle is ideal for smoothing unruly or overgrown bangs, and adds an unexpected
dose of glam to a monochromatic outfit. available at barney's at copley place.
100 huntington avenue. at ring. 617.385.3300. www.barneys.com
 just ducky.
skating on the common's frog pond is a little too touristy for a true bostonian. instead, crack the sweet, glassy ice rink topping on the foie
gras crème brulee ($14) at la voile brasserie. imagine a smooth, custard-like texture and vanilla-infused flavor of traditional crème brulee. it's so decadent, you won't give a quack. 261
newbury street. between fairfield and gloucester. 617.587.4200.
www.lavoileboston.net
 velveteen cocktail.
creole shrubb rum, black cherry and coffee liqueur join forces in clink resto's version of the black
velvet ($13). the bittersweet cherry flavor and caffeine kick make this cocktail a delish after-dinner indulgence - like velvet itself. 215
charles street. near fruit. 617.224.4004.
www.clinkrestaurant.com
 grape expectations.
want to drink without judgment in the middle of the afternoon? visit the 17th annual boston
wine expo ($95 - $160 per ticket) where you can sample more than 1,800 wines from nearly 450 producers. meet the makers themselves during tastings and live cooking demos. february
8 - 10. seaport world trade center. 200 seaport boulevard. at world trade center.
877.946.3976.
www.wine-expos.com
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