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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...
Don’t be afraid to freshen up traditional furniture
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Don’t be afraid to freshen up traditional furniture

By Carleton Varney

Decorating and design have been my work for some 63 years, so I guess it is safe to say that I am not a newcomer to the creative block.  And I’ve learned during my career to respect the past while...
Here’s a peach of a fresh decorating scheme
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Here’s a peach of a fresh decorating scheme

By Carleton Varney

The new summer color is peach.  If you happen to be vacationing along the shores of Georgia, you are certain to come across on a roadside stand, farmers market or shop selling fresh peaches, along with peach cider, peach pie 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. 
More Items From Kate Ford's Estate Up For Bid
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More Items From Kate Ford's Estate Up For Bid

By Carleton Varney

Those with a keen eye for fashion and furnishings have an opportunity to purchase the belongings of Kathleen DuRoss Ford, the late wife of Henry Ford II in an auction that begins Friday — for couture...
Obsolete? Not Necessarily
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Obsolete? Not Necessarily

By Carleton Varney

I’m not ashamed to say it: I grew up in the days of the typewriter. Yes, I’m talking about that heavy machine with little black letters and numbers on white keys — or vice versa...
Don't Forget Details That Complete a Home
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Don't Forget Details That Complete a Home

By Carleton Varney

There are many things a well-equipped home needs - and one of those things is an umbrella stand or two.  Trust me, decorative options seem endless for these handy items, from cowboy-boot-shaped stands made of...