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HIVE abuzz with surprises — including fresh flowers and a to-the-trade showroom
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HIVE abuzz with surprises — including fresh flowers and a to-the-trade showroom

By Carleton Varney

Sectional sofas are certainly retaining their comfortable position as a staple of today’s decorating world. If you look at the design preferences of the minimalist set, it’s not unusual to see a sectional sofa placed in...
Country roads lead to historic town in West Virginia
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Country roads lead to historic town in West Virginia

By Carleton Varney

Fifty years ago, the very popular and talented John Denver released what would become his signature song, “Take Me Home, Country Roads," which, in 2014, became West Virginia’s official state song. The late singer-songwriter wrote of the...
Irish filmmaker’s converted bus is the wheel deal
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Irish filmmaker’s converted bus is the wheel deal

By Carleton Varney

Over the years, my staff and I have executed many interesting decorating projects, from designing hotels and houses to even a teepee, a supermarket and a bowling alley.  And that’s not to mention our design for the interiors of a fleet of taxi cabs, which received kudos...
Find decorating inspiration in colors from the fruit bowl
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Find decorating inspiration in colors from the fruit bowl

By Carleton Varney

Think of the flesh of pale orange cantaloupes and light green kiwi, the rich red of strawberries and the creamy flesh of white pears. Then add in purple grapes and ripe blueberries — and begin...