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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...
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...
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...
Heirlooms Still Have a Place In Homes
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Heirlooms Still Have a Place In Homes

By Carleton Varney

Remember the Irish dresser, that pine cabinet with upper shelves for displaying dishware? It was the one with the perfect recess to display teacups, saucers, plates, glasses, rosary beads, perhaps even the family prayer book....