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Warmer weather in Palm Beach has me in a summer mood
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Warmer weather in Palm Beach has me in a summer mood

By Carleton Varney

The head of Dorothy Draper & Co. is already thinking about summer, from pincord suits to outdoor dining accessories.
Decorator Carleton Varney has Watched Many Trends Come, Depart and Return
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Decorator Carleton Varney has Watched Many Trends Come, Depart and Return

By Carleton Varney

Fads and trends come and go, whether in hair and nail salons, interior design studios, furniture stores or apparel stores. What’s here today may not be here tomorrow. And sometimes that’s a good thing.
An Old Friend Reintroduces Carleton Varney to the Charms of Decoupage
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An Old Friend Reintroduces Carleton Varney to the Charms of Decoupage

By Carleton Varney

Each year I receive emails from talented artists who want to introduce their work to me and my staff. Some offer sculptures and some present watercolors, while others send fabric and wallpaper designs.  In the...
Let's Shed Some Light on Lampshades
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Let's Shed Some Light on Lampshades

By Carleton Varney

The decorating accessory of the moment, believe it or not, is the lampshade. Shop the market today and you’ll find lampshades of many different hues — or, dare I say it, shades? You'll also find a wide...
These Are a Few of My Favorite Palm Beach Shops
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These Are a Few of My Favorite Palm Beach Shops

By Carleton Varney

Who else in Palm Beach has noticed what seems to be far more traffic than usual this season? It seems like everyone wants to either live on the island or visit it.  And that means...
A Collection of Thoughts About Gucci
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A Collection of Thoughts About Gucci

By Carleton Varney

I recently headed to Broward County to see a movie at a multi-screen theater in Pompano Beach (which is not a bad drive from Palm Beach). The movie was “House of Gucci” starring Lady Gaga...
From Deb Dresses to Club Chairs, White is a Classic
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From Deb Dresses to Club Chairs, White is a Classic

By Carleton Varney

As much as I love color — and there's a lot to love- the charms of white should not go unsung.  I like white indoors on crown moldings, chair rails and wainscoting. I love clean-and-crisp white...
Layering can add colorful dimension to an outfit or a room
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Layering can add colorful dimension to an outfit or a room

By Carleton Varney

The importance of layering is my decorating advice of the day.  It’s a concept that most of us understand when we get dressed for a night on the town. Color, I think, is a key to successful...
A fearless use of color can transform a building’s look
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A fearless use of color can transform a building’s look

By Carleton Varney

I recall many decorating adventures in Palm Beach in which my fearless love of color played a big role.  In the 1980s, The Brazilian Court had been sold and my team of decorators and I were called in...