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Home Fragrance Can Be a Key Part of Decor
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Home Fragrance Can Be a Key Part of Decor

By Carleton Varney

When I arrive home each evening, there's magic in the air with the fragrance of honeysuckle coming from the bushes I planted near my front door. The scent is so fresh and welcoming. I also...
Take a Color Cue From Brilliant Hibiscus
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Take a Color Cue From Brilliant Hibiscus

By Carleton Varney

Having grown up in the Northeast, I’ve always looked forward to March as the gateway to spring. While the earth up North may still have snow upon it and the air brisk with a chill,...
Books Can Add Sparkle to a Home
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Books Can Add Sparkle to a Home

By Carleton Varney

I’ve always treated books as treats and collectibles. And although digital books have been embraced by many readers these days, I will always love a traditionally bound book with a handsome cover. I think of...
Joyous Color From the Hands of a Child
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Joyous Color From the Hands of a Child

By Carleton Varney

Here it is, almost March, and I’m still thinking about the holiday season and one of the gifts I got — a special gift, indeed. It’s an artwork made by my 4-year-old grandson, Bowie Varney....
Sheila Johnson's Virginia Resort a Winner
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Sheila Johnson's Virginia Resort a Winner

By Carleton Varney

I was thinking recently about a trip my family and I took from Palm Beach to New York, with an overnight stay in Savannah, Georgia. We then crossed into South Carolina for a visit to Charleston...
Valentine's Day Sparks Memories of Cookies- and Cookie Jars!
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Valentine's Day Sparks Memories of Cookies- and Cookie Jars!

By Carleton Varney

Sunday is Valentine's Day, a time to give hugs — even if they’re virtual hugs, this year — and certainly a day to express our love and good wishes to our mates, friends and family.
COVID-19 Diagnosis Was A Surprise
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COVID-19 Diagnosis Was A Surprise

By Carleton Varney

I recently recovered from a bout with COVID-19 and wanted to share my experience. Like so many people, I was surprised to be diagnosed with the disease, as I have strived for many months —...
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...
Color Wheels? Absolutely, Says Carleton Varney
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Color Wheels? Absolutely, Says Carleton Varney

By Carleton Varney

Keep color rolling on the roadways of America, I say. I grew up in the 1950s, when the highways of America were filled with bright and happy hues. You might see a sky-blue Thunderbird, a...