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Obsolete Items Find New Place in Decor
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Obsolete Items Find New Place in Decor

By Carleton Varney

The world does turn. And as I’ve written before in this space, many of the treasures found in flea markets ended up there because of obsolescence. Their original function is no longer necessary in daily...
How Chocolate Can Add Flavor to Your Home
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How Chocolate Can Add Flavor to Your Home

By Carleton Varney

Every so often, I see a house I think is special, particularly one painted in a manner that takes me by surprise.  There are many lovely sections of Palm Beach and West Palm Beach, where...
In the Summer, Cool Maine is the Main Place to Be
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In the Summer, Cool Maine is the Main Place to Be

By Carleton Varney

Maine is on my mind. For many, it’s the season to say bye-bye to the heat and the humidity and head to Maine, where I-95 is a flowery sight, lined with purple and pink lupines.
Ireland Provides Beautiful Scenery and Inspiration for Design
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Ireland Provides Beautiful Scenery and Inspiration for Design

By Carleton Varney

Summer is here, and that always means the shores of green Ireland call me “home.” So while I am not Danny Boy, I’ve headed to the verdant Connemara landscape, where the marble is green as...
Peonies Offer Super Colors For A Bedroom

Peonies Offer Super Colors For A Bedroom

By Carleton Varney

Summertime is peony time, when the season showcases the beauty and scent of this lovely flower.
Crafting in Scouts Set Tone for Career in Design
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Crafting in Scouts Set Tone for Career in Design

By Carleton Varney

I was, once upon a time, a Boy Scout.  I remember crafting with my cubs. I believe those crafting lessons helped lead to my days as a decorator. Teaching woodworking to young boys — making...
Go Red, White and Blue in Your Home
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Go Red, White and Blue in Your Home

By Carleton Varney

Independence Day is approaching, so to all I send greetings for a happy Fourth of July next week. It's that time of year when we honor our country, our freedom and the red, white and blue...
Decorating in Palm Beach: White and Green Create a Fashionable Scene
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Decorating in Palm Beach: White and Green Create a Fashionable Scene

By Carleton Varney

When I was around 10 or 11 years old, no one in the family wore white jackets, white pants or white dresses until Memorial Day had arrived. And for sure, those whites were put away...
Glamour Has a Place in White House and Your House
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Glamour Has a Place in White House and Your House

By Carleton Varney

Melania Trump has unmistakable glamour. She always appears in style, thanks to her wardrobe and the way she wears it — a big white hat, her powder blue stylish suit on Inauguration Day, her shimmering...