By Carleton Varney - Special to the Daily News It is Christmastime across the world, and what a joyous time it is for those of us who celebrate the holiday. Wooden shoes will be filled...

By Carleton Varney Special to the Daily News At Christmastime, I think it’s fun to decorate the tree with memories. I’m speaking, of course, about the charm of hanging ornaments collected over many years. Whether...

By Carleton Varney Special to the Daily News With December upon us, it’s likely to be a silvery Christmas, I think, for those who celebrate the holiday — judging by what I’ve seen so far...

By Carleton Varney Special to the Daily News Black cast-iron skillets have gone chic, very much in style for today’s party planners and gourmet cooks. To prove this point, Charlotte Druckman has written one of...

By Carleton Varney Special to the Daily News Have you noticed that tassels are among the stars of today’s decorating and apparel world? If you are keeping up with fashion, you’ll see tassels making big-time...

By Carleton Varney Special to the Daily News Now that my Palm Beach neighbor Donald Trump has won the presidency, we might try to forecast what may become the Trump style in Washington. Each of...

By Carleton Varney Special to the Daily News Milk and cookies — what a treat for afternoon or evening. This classic duo seems to evoke of-the-moment pleasure and happy memories in almost everyone. Some of...

By Carleton Varney Special to the Daily News With Halloween flying in on its broomstick on Monday, is it any wonder I’m in the mood for pumpkins and jack-o’-lanterns? I’ve been so intrigued over the...

By Carleton Varney Special to the Daily News I love a good road trip. On a recent trek to Millbrook, N.Y., I encountered on the highway something that’s truly a sign of the times: Everyone...