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Decorate To The Max For The Holidays
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Decorate To The Max For The Holidays

By Carleton Varney

Decorating, decorating and more decorating- at no time of the year is there as much decorating going on as in December.  This is a time of year for all faiths to enjoy the holidays, so...
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...
Georgia Avenue A Prime Destination For Antiques, Estate Sales
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Georgia Avenue A Prime Destination For Antiques, Estate Sales

By Carleton Varney

It’s that time of year. I always know the season is upon us when the first estate sales get under way on Georgia Avenue near South Dixie Highway’s Antique Row in West Palm Beach. That...
Flagler Museum Shop A Destination For Holiday Gifts
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Flagler Museum Shop A Destination For Holiday Gifts

By Carleton Varney

Museum gift shops around the world have always been a favorite of mine. After touring a museum show, I always always head toward the gift shop, where you almost always can be certain to find...
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...
Needlepoint Is Alive And Well At Lycette
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Needlepoint Is Alive And Well At Lycette

By Carleton Varney

There’s one thing about Palm Beach I’ve always loved: You never know what you’ll discover just around the corner. A visit to Lycette , a charming and colorful boutique owned and operated by needlepoint aficionado Jessica Chaney,...
Dr. John Will Be Remembered Dearly
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Dr. John Will Be Remembered Dearly

By Carleton Varney

I plan to gather with friends Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Edward Catholic Church to celebrate the life of Dr. John Whelton, a longtime Palm Beach resident who died Oct. 25 at 75. Known...
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...
It's Great To Be Chintzy
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It's Great To Be Chintzy

By Carleton Varney

Get ready for it: Chintz is staging a decorating comeback, big time. Picture the Victorian days when sofas and chairs were covered in posh velvets, only to be slipcovered in a happy flowered chintz when...