New Stores: Herman Miller, Aroma360, and More

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Showroom arrives in Coral Gables

As someone who loves home décor, I’m always searching for new ways to make my space feel more intentional – especially when it comes to my workspace. Many of us spend hours seated under fluorescent lights in offices that feel stiff and stripped of personality. The color schemes are often the same: gray, muted, minimal. That’s why stepping into Herman Miller felt a bit like the adult version of a toy store – except everything here is useful, and made to last. 

Each room is staged with pops of color, but the space doesn’t feel like a showroom. Instead, it gives you a sense of how these pieces might work in your own place. The details – like angled armrests, breathable mesh backs, and minimalist wood frames – showcase a design philosophy that puts comfort first.

For example, there’s the Aeron Chair ($1,805) for an office setup. Lightweight with a mesh seat and back, it’s shaped to support your posture without being bulky. Nearby, the Luva Modular Sofa ($8,830) anchors a softer corner of the store, with deep cushions and rounded edges that invite you to sink in. Whether for work or rest, everything in the showroom is arranged to feel approachable.

What we appreciated most was the timelessness – pieces that make sense now and won’t feel out of place later. You can be into clean, modern-organic lines or something more vintage and  the pieces still work. After a long day, there’s value in coming home to a space that’s calm, functional, and comfortable.

370 San Lorenzo Ave Suite 2400
786.475.7720
Store.hermanmiller.com

Aroma360

Aroma360 offers custom scents for your home or car

Ever walk into a hotel or sit in a new car and notice the scent? Aroma360 can recreate that at home or in your car. One of the leading names in scent marketing, it’s created over 90 custom scents for clients in 22 countries, with an impressive portfolio including brands like Four Seasons, Ferrari and Ritz Carlton. 

Inside a new space in Shops at Merrick Park store, oils are displayed with clearly labeled scent cards and covered testing glasses. If a scent doesn’t land, staff will guide you toward one with similar notes. The brand’s full product line – candles, perfumes, and diffusers – is hand-filled in-house without fillers or synthetic oils. Starter kits begin at $354, and depending on the package, some include a complimentary diffuser.

The store also features licensed specialty lines like the NBA collection, with team-branded candles and diffusers. Shelves are backlit and organized, with testers available to sample most products. The diffusers vary by size – some work best for larger rooms, others for small apartments. The car diffuser was our favorite, for which we tested a classic blend: Escapade, inspired by the Ritz Carlton Hotel, with notes of ozone, jasmine, and black pepper. 

You can also shop by hotel line, so you can find the exact scent you liked; no need to sample one by one. Other collections are available too, including a Disney line with character-themed diffusers (Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse!) for both home and car.

358 San Lorenzo Ave #2340 (Shops At Merrick Park)
305.391.2974
Aroma360.com

Scandy Candy

Scandy Candy on Miracle Mile offers a huge variety of flavors

If you’ve been looking for real Swedish candy, Scandy Candy has just opened its doors. The shop has already made waves online with its viral sweets and, when the new location launched, people were lined up to get in. Restocks are on the way, so the selection will be back and ready soon.

Inside, rows of bins line the walls with everything from BUBS Tutti Frutti Rombs Sour and Sour Strawberry Banana to Danish Sour Skulls, Raspberry Shorts, and plenty more. You grab a bag – small, medium, or large – and start scooping. Maybe you grab candies you already know, maybe a few you’ve never tried before. Either way, its more fun to put together your own stash than picking up a prepacked bag.

Along with gummies, sours, licorice, and chocolates, Scandy Candy also has ready-made mixes if you don’t feel like choosing. The same options carry over online. You can order ready-to-go assortments like the BUBS & Swedish Candy bag or build your own the same way you would in person. Chocolate varieties and seasonal imports are also listed online, so you don’t have to stop by the shop to get in on the experience.

The easiest taste test is still the simplest: go in, scoop a little of everything, and decide for yourself.

241 Miracle Mile
@Scandycandyus
Scandycandy.store

Blanca Fragrance Factory

Blend and bottle your perfume at Blanca Fragrance Factory

When it comes to fragrances, there’s a standard routine: Drop by a perfume shop or department store, pick up a trending scent or your usual go-to, and carry on with your day. But finding the “perfect” perfume? That’s a personal process. And the place to craft something that’s entirely your own is Blanca Fragrance Factory. 

A quick scan of the QR code at the counter opens a lineup of oils – floral, musky, fresh, spicy, and everything in between. I tend to go for floral-musk blends – something the person next to me can catch a hint of without it being too much.

My initial picks to blend were tobacco, mandarin orange, and tuberose. At first whiff it seemed spot on – until the mix met my skin. The scent then changed, becoming brighter, softer, and more floral than I anticipated. The team explained how body chemistry influences each scent note, and how what you smell in the bottle may evolve once it touches you. After testing a few more combinations (with coffee beans nearby to reset the senses), I narrowed it down.

Guests are encouraged to blend five to seven oils. I went with six: tobacco, neroli, cashmere, tuberose, white musk, and cedarwood. The blend worked well with my skin, with cashmere the heaviest followed by a quiet balance of the other scents.

The final step? Design your bottle. Here, you can choose your cap color and personalize it with your own name or a perfume name you invent. Each 55-milliliter bottle is priced at $105, which includes instruction.

262 Giralda Ave
786.703.5746
Blancafragrancefactory.com