A Review: An English Vision by Interior Designer Architect Ben Pentreath & We Visit A Christmas Shop

[@thetartantopiary]

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[@CharlotteFairchild]

My husband figured out how to order, and ordered for each brother. Their name is “Liphart” with no “e” so while he ordered, I have ordered one for him. The new dishwasher is here and the hall is finally all painted. Thanks for the way you talk about Forever Rose. Shakespeare said “If two loves of bread be your daily dole then sell one and buy hyacinths to deed the soul” and that is what these flowers mean to me.

[@mistyroach1758]

Another fun friday night with Sweet Mary 🎉

[@joycerestiano587]

Today I watched design notes on utube today and it was Ben showing the home he had been leasing. The rectory and property were being sold. He talked about the search for another home. I fell in love with the wall paper. That same paper is in the book. I loved seeing the book after the video. Both are lovely. Thank you Mary.

[@vivienmcnaul109]

I did too😊

[@thetartantopiary]

You are certainly welcome! I loved that wallpaper also.

[@dorislong9420]

I put a link to that program but it was removed. I thought if Mary hadn't seen it, she would enjoy it.

[@thetartantopiary]

Thank you Doris- I’m going to sit down and watch it as soon as my hot chocolate is ready! It has been a very chilly day here. ☕️

[@GailRomig-h5j]

Mary thank you for taking us shopping always fun. Glad Daniel got his candy He. Is so cute 😉😉🥰🎉

[@thetartantopiary]

Daniel was in his happy place! 😁

[@lindamiklos4964]

Thanks Mary and hubs for taking us on a road trip ❤

[@thetartantopiary]

Awww-

[@alisadotson8403]

Thank you so much. I have hundreds of books mostly design books so, of course, this show is real treat for me - especially when I have had a very hard day. I've watched some episodes repeatedly because I just needed the pick me up.

[@thetartantopiary]

That is such a sweet thing to read. I appreciate it more than you know. Thank you!

[@tamaranicholaschilds8097]

Thank you Mary. I can’t wait to decorate for Christmas. My favorite time of year!

[@patriciaflores2776]

Loved this !sweet store💖🎄thank you for the take along road trip ❤❤❤.

[@thetartantopiary]

Thanks for coming with us! 🍬😁🍭

[@BrenSchilling]

Ben's book that highlighted his design work I thought was very simple and understated, as opposed to more is more that seems to encompass typical English residential design. What a delightful Christmas Shoppe filled with baubles and candies. May you and yours enjoy the bounties of a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving 2024!

[@thetartantopiary]

Thank you for the thoughtful comment. I wish the same for you, Bren!

[@barbaradzitko1826]

Enjoyed the visit to The Christmas House. I have been in the spirit since May. Glad Christmas is almost here. See you next time.

[@thetartantopiary]

Christmas in your heart is a great way to live! It just feels right!

[@christinahand973]

Mary, you introduce us to the most interesting authors and their books. I’ve purchased three of the books you’ve reviewed and they are inspirational. The Christmas House was bedazzling! And if Daniel ever dresses up as Santa his costume should be exactly like the Santa in the white top hat!

[@thetartantopiary]

Thank you! I agree with you on the Santa with a top hat. That has "Daniel" written all over it!

[@psin0373]

Love you both! Such a sweet, fun loving couple! Happy Christmas, Mary & Daniel!

[@thetartantopiary]

I appreciate that very much. I hope you have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving, dear friend!

[@gailaspreen2520]

I love your previews of coffee table design books, and particularly, your manicure color and jewelry choices as you leaf through the pages -- today, the ring and bracelet gemstones coordinated beautifully with the fly leaf page of the book! Your voice and soft southern accent is so soothing and it is always a pleasure to see what you are showing. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving to you and Daniel!

[@barbaracarlson1331]

Thanks for taking us along on your fun shopping trip!❤. Merry Christmas

[@thetartantopiary]

Thanks for coming with us. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[@annanorth7997]

I'm a neutral girl, but I enjoy seeing colorful decor in others' homes. It's been ages since we've been to South Port. Thank you for the reminder. It would be a lovely spring destination.

[@AndYourLittleDog]

Daniel never fails to make me laugh so he must keep you in stitches all year long.

[@armandomolina-vv2dx]

I love the english decoración and furnture antiques... thanks Mary... greetings from Sonora México

[@thetartantopiary]

Greetings in return, you are so welcome.

[@CharlotteFairchild]

Beautiful book, beautiful Forever Roses, cute elf, snowmen, and big time maximalist shopping!

[@thetartantopiary]

Thank you, Charlotte!

[@catwomen3557]

❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂❤❤❤❤made laugh, that is a beautiful store. Thank you

[@joannlessner1551]

Beautiful! Thank you.

[@rinskeraphael8755]

I love the books you chose. We are good friends❤its always a moment of peace watching your video’s ,feeling refreshed afterwards. thank you Mary❤

[@thetartantopiary]

I'm really glad you enjoy the channel. I always appreciate your positivity!

[@dorotheakuemmel8142]

Your videos are a delight, thank you very much!

[@thetartantopiary]

I'm so glad you enjoy the channel, and I appreciate your kind comment!

[@richardsimmons-p9d]

Mary I look forward each week to a new review. When I lined in Manhattan, I always went to the Rizzoli book store on 57th street, on my lunch hour, and have a large collection of interior design cocktail books. You bring back great memories. Have a great thanksgiving.

[@thetartantopiary]

The Rizzoli shop is a great place to just sit and soak in the atmosphere. Thank you for watching and I appreciate your comment. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@MourieAnnFeeney]

Greetings Mary. Looks like I am your first commenter (not that it matters) but wanted to wish you, Daniel and family a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving. Christmas shop looks delightful and will be watching. Love all the vivid colors in this book review. Can't wait to see you decorate for Christmas ~

[@thetartantopiary]

It's nice to hear from you! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and may you be blessed with all things good! Lots of love sent your way, Mary

[@MarySchlotter]

I so look forward to your videos at the end of the week. Such a lovely book. Thank you Mary for taking us to Southport to the Christmas house ,how fun is that? I would be in there for hours. I will have to look into the story of the Fort Fisher hermit . Next week’s book looks delightful! Have a lovely week Mary. I’m glad Daniel got his candy. ~ Mary

[@thetartantopiary]

We were in the shop for a while. There was a lot to see. I was glad Daniel got his candy also! He was reliving his childhood visits to the candy store. I think we both were! 😁🍬🍭

[@dianekelley6559]

Thank you, Mary for your beautiful videos. I always enjoy your channel. That ring on your right hand-stunning!❤. Gorgeous jewelry! You have exquisite taste. Happy Thanksgiving from Tennessee!!!

[@thetartantopiary]

Thank you so much for the complement. I hope all is well in Tennessee. Daniel has many relatives there (near Johnson City).

[@suzieq2493]

Happy thanksgiving Mary!❤

[@thetartantopiary]

Same to you! Thanks for watching.

[@nancywhitehead6397]

Mary I just read Ben Pentreath is King Charles Decorator....Obviously he has a great deal of talent with his beautiful and comfortable rooms...

[@doccalitri]

The Christmas shop is just beautiful with some many lovely things. Thank you for showing us how to do the cone wreath. My wife made that with newspaper since we cannot find the music notes. She is doing another one with the music notes like you. That is going to be our Christmas wreath for our front door. Thank you again.

[@thetartantopiary]

I appreciate your comment. I'm so happy you and your wife enjoyed the wreath. It was a fun and unique craft. I hope you both have a happy Thanksgiving!

[@GeorgiaReese-l6s]

Hi Mary, Hope things went well with your festive celebrations. Here's an idea for Valentine's. Since you haven't had an opportunity to make the White Cake with 30-40 eggs, why not make it leading up to Feb 14? Nothing would be prettier than that and pink and/or red Forever Roses, or lavender. 😅😅Looking forward to seeing you and Daniel tackle that...or maybe a half recipe. You would probably need a commercial oven and equipment to make one that large. About 15 years ago I met a young lady in Florida who made cakes for a cruise ship. She charged $1k a layer she said. Maybe you could make a fourth of a White Cake ?

[@kaywallace6139]

Lovely presentation

[@sallyo100]

This is such a coincidence - I just ordered this book yesterday! Thank you so much for giving me the chance to see throught it (I have ordered it just from recommendations rather than from seeing it myself) - it looks wonderful and I look forward to it arriving! Hello from Australia.

[@thetartantopiary]

I love when people share their location. It's funny, but when Daniel and I travel, people often think he is from Australia, due to his accent. I think you will like the book. I really did enjoy it.

[@lindaortolano7837]

Hello Mary and Happy Thanksgiving to you, Dan and the family! I enjoyed this week's book review and loved going shopping with you. But Mary......as soon as I saw Mr. and Mrs. Claus.......I just knew Daniel was not far away! (lol) As a former deli business owner the shelves of candy brought back many fond memories. It's been a while since I had a Mary Jane however It appears Dan made out just fine! What a guy! (lol) Have a wonderful holiday and I will see you in the next one! Hugs! :)

[@thetartantopiary]

I loved those candies as a child, but as an adult, all I can do is think about the dental issues they present. I could feel my crowns or fillings being ripped out of my mouth! Happy Thanksgiving, dear friend.

[@arell56]

That large red and white Santa in the fancy display had his shoes on the wrong feet! Hahaha!

[@arell56]

I love going “shopping” with you!

[@thetartantopiary]

I love that you love going shopping with me. Also, I didn't notice the shoes until you mentioned it.

[@janiceminuto1707]

This book is very relatable, thank you for the Christmas House tour. Once again Mary, you have inspired me to decorate my home for the holidays. May God bless you and your family, wishing you and Daniel a very Merry Christmas 🎄

[@thetartantopiary]

I'm so glad. I remember you shared that you decorated last year for the first time since the loss of your husband. I'm so happy you are decorating again this year. At this time of year I always reflect on loved ones that are no longer with me, and I have a special Christmas ornament for each one of those dear souls. May God bless you also!

[@janiceminuto1707]

I forgot to mention that my wonderful cat Spunky , recently died. She was curious like Roscoe, and always ran down the stairs when I came through the front door.

[@thetartantopiary]

@@janiceminuto1707 Janice- I am so sorry. It took me longer than I thought it would to accept the loss of my dear cat Larry. I would become emotional on a daily basis. It’s been almost 3 years now and when I see pictures of her it brings happy thoughts instead of sadness. We are so blessed by these furry family members!

[@CharlotteFairchild]

Daniel, I gave my sisters each a set each of Saladmaster, and they said no. Ingrates, I know too well. Now I have 2 sets to cook with! It cost a lot more than Mary’s copper cookware. Did I learn my lesson? Noooooo! I bought a tea kettle from Saladmaster for my sisters. They accepted them! Not nearly as affordable as Forever Flowers! My husband is going to send his brothers Forever Flowers. I may be a recipient of them too. I am glad you and Mary can eat candy. Bob and I do too, on these special trips when he isn’t painting our hallway in less than 2 months. Mary, I don’t understand why Bob wanted me to help him paint, when he knows we are getting a new dish washer tomorrow, and I am washing dishes by hand! I richly deserve Forever Flowers!

[@suzyzavala6628]

Mary, do you coordinate your jewelry to the books you review? That ring and bracelet are a beautiful compliment to the inside cover of today's book!

[@thetartantopiary]

That’s funny, because for this book, I did. The blue and green spoke to me! 😃💍

[@garymartin4678]

Hi Mary My wife and I love watching your channel especially when your husband is on. The two of you seem like you would be fun to hang out with. Is your dining room set a Queen Ann style and is it mahogany or is it cherry? If you’re ever in the Chicago area we would love to meet the two of you.

[@thetartantopiary]

Thanks for the kind words. The dining room set is Queen Anne. It belonged to my parents, and it's cherry.

[@PaulaShoaf]

Hi Mary~~ wonderful book as always ! Southport looks quaint , did you go for the day? I tried to hear what Daniel was telling Santa "Mary needs a ??" lol .. Happy Thanksgiving to You & Daniel and family . we were to have our tomorrow with my daughter and son in law, .. She was attacked by her dog last night and is really hurting . she has over 20+ stitches in her wrist and arms. They had the dog put down , which breaks her heart . she is loves loves animals. Blessings & hugs friend ~Paula

[@thetartantopiary]

@@PaulaShoaf Oh no, that is awful. I am so sorry! I can’t imagine the emotional distress, as well as physical pain, she is dealing with. I hope she heals quickly from both. I am sending love and well wishes to you and your daughter!

[@thetartantopiary]

Also- Daniel was asking Santa for some more china for me. The line between need and want are often blurred when it comes to china or any tableware!

[@PaulaShoaf]

@@thetartantopiary Thank you Mary , no matter our child(ren) age we just want to protect don't we. Just so thankful , it could have been so much worse. Have a lovely week