RED HOT AND CORAL

I am loving pops of red coral in living spaces, be it a chandelier or sconce, plate or pillow, wallpaper or work of art. Red coral is said to instill courage in its user, but I found it best described as "the perfect embodiment of Man's longing for summer, sun and far-off oceans."

Plate, $56 from John Derian

Pillow, $45 from Myakka City

Branches, $3,000 for pair at Christie's

Wallpaper, from the Ocean Collection at Oliveira Textiles

Wall sconces (pictured in last two rooms above) from Moth Design in L.A.