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Celebrating Christmas? Involve the Kids in Decorating
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Celebrating Christmas? Involve the Kids in Decorating

By Carleton Varney

Last week I wrote about embracing simplicity in Christmas decorations. This week, however, is for you maximalists.  If there is any time of year suited for decorating, it is now.  
With the season in view, designer Carleton Varney offers a few gift ideas
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With the season in view, designer Carleton Varney offers a few gift ideas

By Carleton Varney

Hard to believe that Wednesday marked the start of autumn. The new social season is nearly upon those of us who are lucky enough to spend time in Palm Beach.  In most years, that milestone would mean gearing up for dinner parties...
Joyous Color From the Hands of a Child
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Joyous Color From the Hands of a Child

By Carleton Varney

Here it is, almost March, and I’m still thinking about the holiday season and one of the gifts I got — a special gift, indeed. It’s an artwork made by my 4-year-old grandson, Bowie Varney....
Coloring Books, Dollhouses Nurture Creativity
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Coloring Books, Dollhouses Nurture Creativity

By Carleton Varney

Lately, believe it or not, I have been busy creating coloring books. In fact, I have just completed a new one called ''Color the Greenbrier Beautiful.'' It is filled with 27 pages of original illustrations to...
Toys of Olde Bring Fond Memories
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Toys of Olde Bring Fond Memories

By Carleton Varney

Whatever happened to Raggedy Ann and, of course, her brother, Raggedy Andy? When I was a little boy in the 1940s — back in a world without credit cards, cell phones and drones — Raggedy...