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On the outskirts of Rochester, New York, located among the rolling hills of the picturesque Finger Lakes region, the Woodcliff Hotel and Spa offers honeymooners a variety of romantic packages to choose from, all tailored. A popular wedding venue, the hotel features a 9-hole golf course with expansive views, two pools — one indoor and one outdoor — a sun deck, gazebo, and a spa offering massages and body treatments, as well as makeup, hair, and nail services. Rooms start from $160 per night, including Jacuzzi Suites with small kitchenettes for couples who want extra privacy, a 55-inch LED ...

The White House’s Origins Before we explore the White House’s most prominent interiors, let’s explore the famed home’s history. The White House was designed by Irish architect James Hoban in the Neoclassical style of architecture and built over the course of eight years (from 1792 to 1800). The edifice itself is made of Aquia Creek sandstone that was painted white because of the risk posed by the permeability of the stone, which could cause cracking in colder months. Before the current White House, the President’s House in Philadelphia served as a home to two presidents: George Wa...

Almost as prolific a writer as he is a decorator, Carleton Varney has penned his 37th book, "Romance & Rhododendrons: My Love Affair with America's Resort, The Greenbrier."

NewsSocietyShiny ShotsArtsReal Estate NewsLifestyleUSA TODAYObituariesE-Edition Palm Beach decorating: A toast to a happy yellow for the New Year Here’s a room scheme for the New Year using Pantone’s colors of the year for 2021 — “Ultimate Gray” and “Illuminating,” a bright yellow. Carleton Varney Well, 2021 is here. And aren’t we glad? Everyone has surely been awaiting its arrival, happy to say goodbye to 2020, when the world endured such disquieting and difficult circumstances. COVID, COVID, COVID — that was rightly on everyone’s mind, with cases increasing, deaths risi...

Carla Trivino Palm Beach Daily News After months of renovations, The Colony hotel unveiled its revamped lobby, and a new staff addition, on Dec. 18. The lobby, which will now be called the Living Room, has reopened under the supervision of Megan Brolley as the freshly appointed living room manager.  The new space caters to hotel guests and the community alike, serving as a gathering place for check-ins and a quick stop for locals to grab cocktails before dinner or sip coffee with the morning’s newspaper. Guests will have access to all-day beverage and cocktail service...