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Remembering Hollywood star Jane Powell, star of 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'
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Remembering Hollywood star Jane Powell, star of 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'

By Carleton Varney

The late Jane Powell, a musical icon of classic Hollywood, has taken her place among the stars who have left us.  Miss Powell, 92, who died on Sept. 16 left behind a number of films for us to enjoy. They are in the MGM library of Turner Classic Movies, and...
Appreciating Chagall’s brilliant tribute to Paris
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Appreciating Chagall’s brilliant tribute to Paris

By Carleton Varney

Pablo Picasso was once quoted as saying: “When Henri Matisse dies, Chagall will be the only painter left who understands what color really is.”  One of the 20th century’s greats, Marc Chagall has long been among my favorite artists. Anyone who is a...
Is That Gray Sofa Really Your Best Choice?
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Is That Gray Sofa Really Your Best Choice?

By Carleton Varney

If you are seeking are a new sofa, my suggestion is to work with a decorator — and not just because it’s my profession. Upholstery is a key element in establishing the tone and ambience of a room and a decorator...
You'll be made in the shade with a colorful beach umbrella
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You'll be made in the shade with a colorful beach umbrella

By Carleton Varney

Labor Day may be on the not-so-far horizon, but it’s still beach time all over the world, from St. Tropez  to Nantucket, from the Hamptons to St. Croix, from Palm Beach to Key West.  That means it’s also beach umbrella time. If you have seen the smart and chic beach...
Visit Historic Apalachicola, a Gem on Florida's Panhandle
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Visit Historic Apalachicola, a Gem on Florida's Panhandle

By Carleton Varney

For many of us who call Palm Beach and other parts of South Florida home, the state’s Panhandle is a remote region that seldom finds a place on our travel itineraries. And that’s a shame because the northwestern most part...
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....
Color Wheels? Absolutely, Says Carleton Varney
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Color Wheels? Absolutely, Says Carleton Varney

By Carleton Varney

Keep color rolling on the roadways of America, I say. I grew up in the 1950s, when the highways of America were filled with bright and happy hues. You might see a sky-blue Thunderbird, a...