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It's time to rethink that obsolete armoire; here are some creative new uses
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It's time to rethink that obsolete armoire; here are some creative new uses

By Carleton Varney

Whatever happened to the armoire, that lovely piece of furniture designed for days gone by when rooms were not equipped with closets? I love armoires in the French style — some with carved details and...
Sing a song of the islands, decorating style
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Sing a song of the islands, decorating style

By Carleton Varney

Over the years, my staff and I have been fortunate enough to create interiors for hotel resorts on many islands, including Oahu and Maui in Hawaii, as well as the Caribbean’s St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix, Dominica, Anguilla and St. Martin.