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@TheFiown4 ай бұрын
Many years ago way before 'vintage' was applied to fashion, I was given a handbag by a dealer in a flea market because he said that no one would want it. It is from the 50's, in pinky beige lizardskin with a beautiful gold lock in the style of Hermes. It held the card of the lady with her adress in one of Paris' most expensive areas along with the codes to all her doors, safes, bank accounts etc, all long defunct. It also held old money and a note book with adresses that you could tell were ancient because of the phone numbers. I say this because yesterday I came across this bag in a box as I prepare my move to another house and after cleaning and polishing it sits on my kitchen table; NOT the most practical of purses but such beautiful craftsmanship. It has no label or name but back in the day it was often that women would order a bag from a craftsman and often a copy of something grander. I have three 'Kelly' purses made by such craftsmen. I also have a beige 'Birkin' that my best friend bought as a copy in a market and gifted me years ago. A friend saw it and examined it and is convinced it it real, no matter it is useful and came from a dear person so that's more important. I used to it when visiting the Royal lady I used to dress for my boss as having similar accessories to them made them more comfortable, that's how it works.
@barbaracarlson13316 ай бұрын
The garden is lovely and the added birdsong makes it so perfect along with the crunching of the leaves under foot. Thank you for sharing.
@thetartantopiary6 ай бұрын
Thank you! I was a little self conscience of the footsteps. I twisted my ankle and had a slight limp (it's already better) but I thought the walking sounded odd. 😁
@jamesmay84346 ай бұрын
Thank-you for your thoughtful and carefully curated channel, Mary, It is a a favorite! Glad that Spring and gardening are almost here,,,
@thetartantopiary5 ай бұрын
You have made my day and thank you!
@Vicki-fg7sx6 ай бұрын
Good afternoon! What a beautiful and peaceful garden your neighbor has! ❤️ Thank you for taking us along. I love your new pink bag. Gorgeous! 😍
@thetartantopiary6 ай бұрын
Good afternoon to you sweet friend- My neighbor's garden is something else. Its in the middle of the city too. I do love the pink bag also. It's a happy color. Thanks for watching!
@Vicki-fg7sx6 ай бұрын
You are welcome! 😊
@TheFiown4 ай бұрын
I have and love this book, so joyous ! I have never been to Tangiers but I once worked in Casablanca and absolutely did NOT like it, found it dirty and I was harassed all the time despite dressing appropriately. The Maroccain people are generally very welcoming and the light there is incredible.
@susanmendez63742 ай бұрын
I was hesitant initially about this designer due to the bold colors. I realized he incorporated important art as a reflection of the history of the culture in North Africa as well as the native flowers and foliage. It was a novel experience with brilliant art! Thanks!
@thetartantopiary2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment. I also appreciated his nod to the art and culture of this region.
@janicekeisler92255 ай бұрын
Hi Mary! Again, another beautiful book review with so many interesting details-almost as if we are visiting and soaking in the sun and colorful interiors. What a gorgeous, peaceful garden your neighbor has; certainly enjoyed the nature walk with you. No other channel comes close to yours, thank you so very much.
@thetartantopiary5 ай бұрын
Janice- you are so kind to say that. I appreciate the encouragement more than you know. Yes- my neighbor does have a beautiful garden and she loves it too!
@pattifeatheringill76006 ай бұрын
I’ve been looking at my watch for the last 3 hours in anticipation of my “Friday Escape”! As always, much love from the MS Gulf Coast🏝💚 ……where we reached 80 degrees just after 1:00pm!🌞
@thetartantopiary6 ай бұрын
Wow- I'm jealous! It's rainy and cold here. I just had a cup of coffee and it helped, greatly! Have a good weekend and thanks for watching. See you next week
@pamd18616 ай бұрын
Thanks Mary! Amazing garden! Love tb bags, especially in pink🌺
@thetartantopiary5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much.
@user-tp3om5jo8v6 ай бұрын
Hi Mary !! What a amazing book so full of colors, which I love myself! I could never decorate with out colors they truly bring life to a room ! The garden tour was beautiful , what a treat to the eyes.. I can't wait to get outside in my little gardens. I have been looking at the Teddy bags decisions decisions. Have a wonderful weekend , see you next week! hugs from Indiana ~~ Paula
@thetartantopiary6 ай бұрын
Thank you, Paula. I really do love my handbag. I have a Maria Oliver bag and the Teddy was the same quality. I was very happy with it. I'm like you, I can't wait to get back in the garden. We don't have too long before spring. When do you usually see or feel signs of spring in Indiana? I hope you have a great week end also.
@user-tp3om5jo8v6 ай бұрын
@@thetartantopiary Hi Mary , I'm so glad to hear you highly recommend the Teddy handbags that definitely makes me want one soon !! Spring in Indiana comes around in late March early April, however I have noticed buds on trees and signs of daffodils. We did have snow again last night , that sure was a surprise ! Are you in GA.or SC? some people have ask me if I am from the south! I will take that as a compliment! Until next week, take care Mary !
@bwiseok5 ай бұрын
The camellias are exquisite Mary. I don’t think that they would survive a mid Missouri winter unfortunately. But boy would I love to plant one of those. I’m thinking by the look of them their fragrance is outstanding. Loved the pink purse. How lucky you are to be able to carry one of those. The book review was quite interesting. It Felt alluring. They were colors textures and items that’s just seems rich and mysterious. Quite interesting.
@sharonchilds38716 ай бұрын
Great review and beautiful,peaceful walk through the garden. Have a wonderful weekend.😊
@thetartantopiary5 ай бұрын
Thank you, Sharon. Have a great week ahead.
@christinahand9736 ай бұрын
Oh, Mary. You’re my source of peace. I will admit that halfway through the garden stroll I closed my eyes and just listened to the birdsong. Aaaahhhh. Thank you again!
@thetartantopiary6 ай бұрын
That is really funny because yesterday, as I was reviewing the video before uploading it, I did the same thing and almost fell asleep on the job! Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy your weekend.
@danielanderson6416 ай бұрын
Hafa Adai from GUAM. I enjoyed your episode with your husband and was pleasantly shocked to hear he lived in the territory. I am a fan and enjoy both your reviews and after review recipes and crafting. Thank you for taking me with you on your morning cup of coffee curated reviews. Have bought several books.
@thetartantopiary5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the thoughtful comment! I will let Daniel know we have a viewer from Guam. He will be thrilled. He has a strong affinity for the University of Guam and the people from that area.
@rinskeraphael87555 ай бұрын
Ow just the smell, of the flowers must be a feast for the nose☺️
@BarbHayes-zn7fi5 ай бұрын
I want a pink purse!! How pretty!
@chrisogrady49566 ай бұрын
Fabulous book and equally fabulous garden!
@user-ko1hv7kv2h6 ай бұрын
Greetings Mary! What exuberant exotic color and design in decor in this week's publication selection you have chosen for us. Quite enchanting are the interiors, porches and gardens. The book definitely transports us within Tangiers. The delightful local garden walk through your friend's extraordinary garden that showcases the Camilla's and your exceptional historical background of the Camilla's and their role in our own American history is much appreciated. Here in the Golden Isles they are prolific, and very old. I have ten in my own yard ranging from snowy white to pastel pink, to the hot pink and striated ones - each one with varied leaves and stamens. Thank you again dear one for sharing such beauty with us. Blessings, Bren
@thetartantopiary6 ай бұрын
Thank you, greetings to you as well! I do love Camellias. They bridge the gap from Winter to spring. I appreciate your kind comments and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
@alexandra2jerry6 ай бұрын
Incredible book Mary. The houses and lifestyles are indeed of an era we shan’t see again in the USA. The colors and combinations were amazing and certainly opened my eyes of possibilities living here in Florida. I live on 3 acres myself as do my neighbors so the peace and quiet is only disturbed by the different birds who chatter around the bird feeders. Beautifully edited video Mary, thank you 💕👏💕👏💕
@thetartantopiary5 ай бұрын
Living on three acres is my fantasy!
@Rj4cg6 ай бұрын
Hi Mary, Every review is an adventure! I was waiting for today’s book review and along with it was my favorite review- your new pink handbag from Teddy Blake! It’s beautiful and just lovely! Your Camellia tour is so peaceful. Thank you for your wonderful content!
@thetartantopiary6 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Have a great weekend! 💗
@sdmsdm79266 ай бұрын
The garden tour was very relaxing, we are nowhere near Spring up here in Northeastern New Jersey!
@thetartantopiary5 ай бұрын
We.ve had some daffodils and a few sprigs of green here, but we don't see the full spring display until the end of March and early April.
@mouriefeeney19036 ай бұрын
Wow Mary! I loved every second of your video today ~ The book review was so good and folks will for sure get their money's worth if purchased. I loved your pink purse and the size was perfect. I thought you 'sported' it very well. Your neighbors flower garden tour was so nice and I really appreciated the nod to Alabama's state flower, the Camellia, and the history of it as well. They are beautiful..thanks for today. ❤🌺
@thetartantopiary5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and always leaving a thoughtful comment!
@vita-od1oz6 ай бұрын
Excellent shows everyone is jus as great as the next!!
@thetartantopiary6 ай бұрын
That is a very nice compliment and I appreciate it! ❤️
@dulcerush7356 ай бұрын
Beautiful 😊❤ See you next week
@thetartantopiary5 ай бұрын
Thank you, Dulce! Have a great week.
@suzieq24936 ай бұрын
Love all the pinks! The flowers, the handbag, the walls ❤
@thetartantopiary5 ай бұрын
Pink has really been appealing to me lately. I think I'm ready for Spring!
@s.barlow70626 ай бұрын
I have Camellia here in southern Virginia and they don’t look anything like these. Probably a different variety and they grow like a hedge! I love them.
@thetartantopiary5 ай бұрын
When my neighbor was telling me about her garden, she mentioned there were more than 200 species of Camellias and over 25,000 cultivars. I was amazed by that.
@JackiSalinas-kh3ue6 ай бұрын
I didn’t even know where Tangier was until I watched this! Love all the rich colors. Because I’m fairly new to your channel, I’ve been binge-watching the last few days and just enjoying it so much! Thank you for all these lovely videos, especially your projects and tours after the book reviews. And I’m still absolutely agog over your jewelry, Mary! 😳
@thetartantopiary6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I love the word "agog", we don't use it enough! 😁I appreciate the compliment. I have always loved a nice bracelet or a ring whether it's costume or a fine estate piece. I'm glad you do too.
@wkielpinskasurdyk14086 ай бұрын
YOU ARE still improving BRAVO VISHA
@thetartantopiary6 ай бұрын
Is this you, mom!?
@gloriamorgan766 ай бұрын
I really love your blog and getting to know you Mary,cheers from Napier New Zealand
@thetartantopiary6 ай бұрын
Cheers to you also. Thank you!
@leslieh37856 ай бұрын
Dear Mary, you produce exquisite videos. That lovely book shown with such great background music was so fun to see! I love all things colorful-I think I need that book😊 Your neighbor’s grounds are glorious-and, oh, the bird song!
@thetartantopiary6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the compliment. This is a great book.
@carolynratliff13806 ай бұрын
Mary…Thankyou for all that glorious info on the camellia…..I didn’t know…..I have never seen a white one…there are plenty of red and pink in Columbus GEORGIA….I may plant one if the deer won’t eat it…hugs carolyn
@thetartantopiary5 ай бұрын
I read (and my neighbor confirmed) there are over 25,000 cultivars of Camellia. I would hope there are some not appetizing to deer. 🦌🌺
@annettehowell93926 ай бұрын
Another interesting book with lovely photography, I'm sure there is quite an influence from France, England and a bit of German mixed into the Morrocan design as all those countries occupied the area over the centuries . A very classic handbag 👜 I like that brand very much. That was such a beautiful garden walk today and the sound of the birds also. I lost my beautiful camilia tree last year to a late ice storm here in north Mississippi, an unusual event so late bit my tree pit up a good fight but couldn't survive, I just can't cut it down as the birds love to land on it to and from the bird feeders so hung some bird houses in it. Take good care until next time.
@thetartantopiary6 ай бұрын
Spring will be here soon and with a trip to a garden shop you should be able to find another Camellia bush. I love to see their blooms in winter. It gets me through to spring! Thanks for watching. Also- there is a chance your Camellia is still alive and just trying to come back after a severe shock.. They usually tolerate below freezing temps. (down to 10 degrees F)
@Cindilc6 ай бұрын
Camellia remind me of “Now, Voyager” it’s an awesome movie
@thetartantopiary5 ай бұрын
I love Bette Davis, but have never seen this movie. I'll put it on my list!
@gloriasizemore54526 ай бұрын
Mary I love your bracelets and rings, you should tell us where you get them !!!!!
@thetartantopiary6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. I'll keep that in mind and appreciate the suggestion.
@grigsbywhite33096 ай бұрын
This book has been on my wish list and after such a great review it gets to stay. Thanks again Mary.
@thetartantopiary6 ай бұрын
Funny- I'm glad you enjoyed it. I love the bold colors, patterns and tilework. I'm not usually a fan of orange, but this book made me want to use that color somewhere...maybe a bathroom!
@grigsbywhite33095 ай бұрын
@@thetartantopiary I’ve become a fan of the “West Palm” decor style myself. Scott at CircaWho Furniture (in West Palm Beach FL) does a lot of orange and bold colors. I’m trying to fit some of that style into my English Traditional style myself.