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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...
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...
Pearls Make a Fashion Statement as Jewelry and a Design Choice
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Pearls Make a Fashion Statement as Jewelry and a Design Choice

By Carleton Varney

I never get tired of seeing pearls — and it seems, neither do women around the world, who adorn their necks, ears, wrists and fingers with these lustrous gems. The late first ladies Barbara Bush...
Decorating Advice for the Royal Newlyweds
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Decorating Advice for the Royal Newlyweds

By Carleton Varney

As a decorator, I have to wonder what Prince Harry and his bride will do, design-wise, in their home, reported to be Nottingham Cottage on the grounds of Kensington Palace. A mix of American style...
The Carlyle in NYC a Celebrity Magnet and Designer's Inspiration
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The Carlyle in NYC a Celebrity Magnet and Designer's Inspiration

By Carleton Varney

Could The Carlyle in New York City claim the title of “America’s hotel”? I think you could argue for that, if famous and stylish guests are any indication. All Carlyle lovers may want to check...
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...