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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.
Decorator Carleton Varney has Watched Many Trends Come, Depart and Return
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Decorator Carleton Varney has Watched Many Trends Come, Depart and Return

By Carleton Varney

Fads and trends come and go, whether in hair and nail salons, interior design studios, furniture stores or apparel stores. What’s here today may not be here tomorrow. And sometimes that’s a good thing.
An Old Friend Reintroduces Carleton Varney to the Charms of Decoupage
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An Old Friend Reintroduces Carleton Varney to the Charms of Decoupage

By Carleton Varney

Each year I receive emails from talented artists who want to introduce their work to me and my staff. Some offer sculptures and some present watercolors, while others send fabric and wallpaper designs.  In the...
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...
A Collection of Thoughts About Gucci
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A Collection of Thoughts About Gucci

By Carleton Varney

I recently headed to Broward County to see a movie at a multi-screen theater in Pompano Beach (which is not a bad drive from Palm Beach). The movie was “House of Gucci” starring Lady Gaga...
Regine Traulsen is a true woman of (exotic) style
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Regine Traulsen is a true woman of (exotic) style

By Carleton Varney

I have known Palm Beacher Regine Traulsen, who is married to former Town Councilman William Diamond, for many years. We met on an American Airlines jet way back in the 1970s. 
A fearless use of color can transform a building’s look
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A fearless use of color can transform a building’s look

By Carleton Varney

I recall many decorating adventures in Palm Beach in which my fearless love of color played a big role.  In the 1980s, The Brazilian Court had been sold and my team of decorators and I were called in...
Embrace the Healing Power of Joyous Color
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Embrace the Healing Power of Joyous Color

By Carleton Varney

I recently spent a month working on my recovery from a case of pneumonia at Good Samaritan Medical Center on the Flagler Drive waterfront in West Palm Beach.  I’m happy to report I’m now at home in...
Add Spice to Your Space with a Bright Red Steinway
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Add Spice to Your Space with a Bright Red Steinway

By Carleton Varney

So here I am again, talking about color. Those who love color as much as I do are not sitting around talking about walls of beige, gray or white. They’re thinking about happy colors, and...