Carleton Varney of Dorothy Draper & Co. has little love for vehicles the color of mud.
Carleton Varney
Keep color rolling on the roadways of America, I say.
Next time you are taking a spin or a happy trip across the state from Palm Beach to Naples, perhaps or during a scenic drive on A1A, take a count of all the vehicles painted black, cement gray, beige or some other color you might just as well call “mud.”
Then reflect on the car colors of yesteryear.
I grew up in the 1950s, when the highways of America were filled with bright and happy hues. You might see a sky-blue Thunderbird, a hunter-green Packard, a bright-red Chevrolet and some other make with designer colors, perhaps a combination of salmon and cream, or turquoise and white.
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 HDTV, a mini-fridge and wet bar, Keurig coffeemaker, and a spacious Jacuzzi tub large enough for two to soak and unwind. Larger suites from $350 per night include the two-story, 850-square-foot Ontario Suite with views of the grounds, a spa tub big enough for two, and a balcony, close to the spa.
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 Washington and John Adams. The construction of the White House was completed just a few months before Adams’s presidency ended, so he was able to move into the People’s House before his term concluded.
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."