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Home fragrance can be a key part of decor
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Home fragrance can be a key part of decor

By Carleton Varney

When I arrive home each evening, there's magic in the air with the fragrance of honeysuckle coming from the bushes I planted near my front door. The scent is so fresh and welcoming.
So Many Colorful Choices for Home Exteriors
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So Many Colorful Choices for Home Exteriors

By Carleton Varney

When I take a drive, I’m always fascinated by the paint colors people choose to enhance the facades of their homes.   A classic color scheme for the American home is white with dark green window shutters, although in Palm Beach, blue shutters are just as common. 
Pumpkin season brings plenty of colorful inspiration
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Pumpkin season brings plenty of colorful inspiration

By Carleton Varney

It’s finally here — the season for pumpkin pie. Forget key lime, which I love during the warmer months, but I’m ready for that warm-orange hue on my dessert plate. These fall days signal the start of pumpkin gathering...
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...
A Visit to Savannah’s Andrew Low House
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A Visit to Savannah’s Andrew Low House

By Carleton Varney

There’s no question about it: Savannah is one of my favorite cities, if not my all-time favorite. Last week, I traveled to Georgia to deliver the keynote speech to open the Savannah Antiques & Architecture Weekend. I spoke...
Home Fragrance Can Be a Key Part of Decor
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Home Fragrance Can Be a Key Part of Decor

By Carleton Varney

When I arrive home each evening, there's magic in the air with the fragrance of honeysuckle coming from the bushes I planted near my front door. The scent is so fresh and welcoming. I also...
Take a Color Cue From Brilliant Hibiscus
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Take a Color Cue From Brilliant Hibiscus

By Carleton Varney

Having grown up in the Northeast, I’ve always looked forward to March as the gateway to spring. While the earth up North may still have snow upon it and the air brisk with a chill,...
Garden Room Inspiration From Tulips and Thai Orchids
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Garden Room Inspiration From Tulips and Thai Orchids

By Carleton Varney

The new Palm Beach season has arrived, and that means we are soon to put the hurricane months behind us. So for those lucky enough to be in Palm Beach, let us celebrate the new...
Fanciful Inspiration Flows From the Phlox
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Fanciful Inspiration Flows From the Phlox

By Carleton Varney

My sister, Vivian, who lives outside of Seattle in a small country town, recently sent me a text with a photograph of the phlox flowers in her garden. The pink, white, magenta and violet colors...