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St. Patrick's Day Calls For Green Scheme
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St. Patrick's Day Calls For Green Scheme

By Carleton Varney

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, so let’s revisit green, my favorite color, as you might remember. I like all the greens — banana-leaf green, pine-tree green, mint green, light green, dark green,...
Spring is Coming. Time for Flower Power
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Spring is Coming. Time for Flower Power

By Carleton Varney

I have in my office a sign that says "He who plants a garden plants happiness!" I totally believe that sentiment: I've always found flowers and gardens to be a source of beauty, fragrance and...
Black Makes A Comeback
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Black Makes A Comeback

By Brins Matthews

Black is back — and in a big way. The little black dress has been a classic for decades, and the fashionistas often shop in fine boutiques for sleek black business jackets to wear with...
A Brazilliance Of A Different Color
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A Brazilliance Of A Different Color

By Brins Matthews

Our design firm is known for its bold use of pattern and color — and that’s because our founder and my mentor, the late Dorothy Draper, loved both. Some of the patterns she designed have...
What To Pack When Moving to Florida
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What To Pack When Moving to Florida

By Carleton Varney

It's all about 2020 now, and I'm not talking about vision. The new year has me looking ahead to the next 12 months, when we in the sunshine state will be welcoming plenty of new...
Ties and Tassels- Two Looks with Timeless Appeal
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Ties and Tassels- Two Looks with Timeless Appeal

By Carleton Varney

Whatever happened to neckties? They seem to be getting short shrift these days. Just check out the cable news shows, where the male pundits are likely to be tie-less. Their shirts are worn with open...
Charming Staffordshire Dogs Are Always In Style
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Charming Staffordshire Dogs Are Always In Style

By Carleton Varney

Oh, how I love Staffordshire dogs! I adore these antique porcelain pups in every shade — white and black, henna-red and white, and even solid black. These Cavalier King Charles spaniel figures have a fascinating...
Thanks For The Season Begins With Turkey
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Thanks For The Season Begins With Turkey

By Carleton Varney

Like so many Americans, I carry a special place in my heart for Thanksgiving. And I know I’m not alone among those with homes in South Florida who always welcome the holiday as a signal that...
My Hat's Off To Talented Designer Stephen Mooney
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My Hat's Off To Talented Designer Stephen Mooney

By Carleton Varney

Looking for decorating talent? You really need look no farther than Palm Beach and vicinity. There are so many talented designers here who contribute so much to ensure that local homes, hotels, restaurants, country clubs...