By Carleton Varney Special to the Daily News Obelisks can be found all over the world, their roots dating to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. You can view monumental obelisks that were raised to...

By Carleton Varney Special to the Daily News Be my Valentine! It is said that the more love is given in the world, the warmer and nicer place the planet will be — and I...

By Carleton Varney Special to the Daily News It’s pillow-talk time, and I’m not referring to the 1960s movie with Doris Day and Rock Hudson — although I do recommend watching the film on TCM....

By Carleton Varney Special to the Daily News If you know the name Arthur Murray, you might recall that he and his wife, Kathryn, were famous for their dance studio and for their television show,...

By Carleton Varney Special to the Daily News When it comes to colorful decorating, you might say that I am always chasing rainbows. I keep all the colors in the rainbow in my design arsenal...

Special to the Palm Beach Daily News By Carleton Varney June is here — and that means it’s bridal month all across the country, in all its white-laced and joyous moments. Last Saturday I spent...

Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan has just re-opened for the 2015 Summer Season. For the past 35 years we have been continuously decorating the hotel to make it a special space to share memories....

It is almost summer time and America’s “Summer Place” – the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan – will open for its 126th season. Each year, our office designs new suites and rooms for the...

By Carleton Varney Special to the Daily News Each Fourth of July, I’m reminded how much I truly love America. I welcome the chance to join the rest of the nation in celebrating our independence,...