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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.
From Deb Dresses to Club Chairs, White is a Classic
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From Deb Dresses to Club Chairs, White is a Classic

By Carleton Varney

As much as I love color — and there's a lot to love- the charms of white should not go unsung.  I like white indoors on crown moldings, chair rails and wainscoting. I love clean-and-crisp white...
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...
Mix It Up a Little When Decorating
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Mix It Up a Little When Decorating

By Carleton Varney

The former Biltmore Hotel — today the Palm Beach Biltmore condominium — has long been an iconic part of life on the island.  So many of the Biltmore’s apartments are showplaces, decorated by wonderful Palm Beach professionals....
Celebrate the Rich Red of Garnet This Month
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Celebrate the Rich Red of Garnet This Month

By Carleton Varney

January is garnet month. I know that well, for January is my birth month and garnet is my birthstone.  Most of us think of garnets as having a deep red or grape-purple red color, although there...
So Many Colorful Choices for Home Exteriors
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So Many Colorful Choices for Home Exteriors

By Carleton Varney

When I take a drive, I’m always fascinated by the paint colors people choose to enhance the facades of their homes.   A classic color scheme for the American home is white with dark green window shutters, although in Palm Beach, blue shutters are just as common.