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Irish filmmaker’s converted bus is the wheel deal
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Irish filmmaker’s converted bus is the wheel deal

By Carleton Varney

Over the years, my staff and I have executed many interesting decorating projects, from designing hotels and houses to even a teepee, a supermarket and a bowling alley.  And that’s not to mention our design for the interiors of a fleet of taxi cabs, which received kudos...
You'll be made in the shade with a colorful beach umbrella
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You'll be made in the shade with a colorful beach umbrella

By Carleton Varney

Labor Day may be on the not-so-far horizon, but it’s still beach time all over the world, from St. Tropez  to Nantucket, from the Hamptons to St. Croix, from Palm Beach to Key West.  That means it’s also beach umbrella time. If you have seen the smart and chic beach...
Don’t be afraid to freshen up traditional furniture
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Don’t be afraid to freshen up traditional furniture

By Carleton Varney

Decorating and design have been my work for some 63 years, so I guess it is safe to say that I am not a newcomer to the creative block.  And I’ve learned during my career to respect the past while...
Here’s a peach of a fresh decorating scheme
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Here’s a peach of a fresh decorating scheme

By Carleton Varney

The new summer color is peach.  If you happen to be vacationing along the shores of Georgia, you are certain to come across on a roadside stand, farmers market or shop selling fresh peaches, along with peach cider, peach pie and...
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. 
A Visit to Savannah’s Andrew Low House
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A Visit to Savannah’s Andrew Low House

By Carleton Varney

There’s no question about it: Savannah is one of my favorite cities, if not my all-time favorite. Last week, I traveled to Georgia to deliver the keynote speech to open the Savannah Antiques & Architecture Weekend. I spoke...
Formal Dining Room No Longer a Priority
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Formal Dining Room No Longer a Priority

By Carleton Varney

The formal dining room these days has taken a back seat in the floorplans of many new homes. We often see an informal eating area by the kitchen, opening to the family room. In today’s homes...
Heirlooms Still Have a Place In Homes
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Heirlooms Still Have a Place In Homes

By Carleton Varney

Remember the Irish dresser, that pine cabinet with upper shelves for displaying dishware? It was the one with the perfect recess to display teacups, saucers, plates, glasses, rosary beads, perhaps even the family prayer book....
October Means It Is Time For Pumpkins
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October Means It Is Time For Pumpkins

By Carleton Varney

It’s pumpkin time — and that, to me, means it’s time for pumpkin pie, one of my favorites. I get mine at Upper Crust Bakery at 2015 S. Dixie Highway in Lake Worth Beach. That...