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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. 
Vow To Find The Perfect Wedding Gift
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Vow To Find The Perfect Wedding Gift

By Carleton Varney

It’s June, and that means it’s wedding time. And if attending a nuptial celebration is in your future, here are a few tips on gifting the happy couple. 
Don't Forget the Glamour!
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Don't Forget the Glamour!

By Carleton Varney

The recent Academy Awards presentation found me flipping channels. The Oscars certainly didn’t captivate me, and I tried to find something fun or fanciful or interesting or historical to watch instead.
Visit Historic Apalachicola, a Gem on Florida's Panhandle
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Visit Historic Apalachicola, a Gem on Florida's Panhandle

By Carleton Varney

For many of us who call Palm Beach and other parts of South Florida home, the state’s Panhandle is a remote region that seldom finds a place on our travel itineraries. And that’s a shame because the northwestern most part...
Carleton Varney: Face masks can make a style statement

Carleton Varney: Face masks can make a style statement

By Carleton Varney

It’s hard to find many bright spots amid the coronavirus pandemic, but I have appreciated the personal preferences reflected in many of the face masks I’ve seen since the health crisis began.
A Few Ideas For Mother's Day Gifting
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A Few Ideas For Mother's Day Gifting

By Carleton Varney

Mother’s Day is such a special day, isn’t it? It offers us a chance to honor the moms who do so much for others and to remember those who are no longer with us.
Spring Flowers Can Brighten Any Home
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Spring Flowers Can Brighten Any Home

By Carleton Varney

We’ve all heard about April showers that may come our way and bring the flowers that bloom in May. And oh, how lucky I am that it’s true. I am an unabashed flower person. Over...
Remembering Fritz Mondale, My Friend and Client
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Remembering Fritz Mondale, My Friend and Client

By Carleton Varney

This week, I said to myself: Goodbye, dear Fritz. That is the name by which I always called Walter Mondale, whom I became friends with when he served as vice president under President Jimmy Carter....
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...