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Warmer weather in Palm Beach has me in a summer mood
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Warmer weather in Palm Beach has me in a summer mood

By Carleton Varney

The head of Dorothy Draper & Co. is already thinking about summer, from pincord suits to outdoor dining accessories.
A Toast to Three Women of Style Who Continue to Inspire
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A Toast to Three Women of Style Who Continue to Inspire

By Carleton Varney

It has come to my attention that we saw milestone birthdays this year for some exceptional women — and I would like to celebrate them today for their decades of accomplishments and myriad talents. The three, who all had birthdays in August, remind us that...
Remembering Hollywood star Jane Powell, star of 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'
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Remembering Hollywood star Jane Powell, star of 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'

By Carleton Varney

The late Jane Powell, a musical icon of classic Hollywood, has taken her place among the stars who have left us.  Miss Powell, 92, who died on Sept. 16 left behind a number of films for us to enjoy. They are in the MGM library of Turner Classic Movies, and...
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...
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...
Lindbergh’s 'Gift from the Sea' is indeed a treasure
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Lindbergh’s 'Gift from the Sea' is indeed a treasure

By Carleton Varney

This year marks the 66th anniversary of the publication of Anne Morrow Lindbergh’s classic, "Gift from the Sea." I have just reread it and was so impressed by its sentiments that I have decided to...
Country roads lead to historic town in West Virginia
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Country roads lead to historic town in West Virginia

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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...
With the season in view, designer Carleton Varney offers a few gift ideas
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With the season in view, designer Carleton Varney offers a few gift ideas

By Carleton Varney

Hard to believe that Wednesday marked the start of autumn. The new social season is nearly upon those of us who are lucky enough to spend time in Palm Beach.  In most years, that milestone would mean gearing up for dinner parties...
Decorate with the things you love
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Decorate with the things you love

By Carleton Varney

In our modern world, we reach out for so many things, don’t we? We reach out for companionship, for comfort, for knowledge and for inspiration.  In the design realm, we constantly reach out to the wider world to review ongoing decorating trends and try to predict what might be stylish tomorrow. Will our floors be bare: no rugs or Turkish carpets, no...