Happy New Year , Mary. I am from the Midwest, but I used to live near the coast in South Carolina. My late mother in law was a remarkable decorator and entertainer… I miss her very much,. Your home and book reviews often remind me of her. She was raised in the south, and her husband was retired military…. Thank you for all of your walking tours of the beautiful gardens, and homes. 🍃
The book review was great,she is very talented. I Honor her Father and Thank him for his service,it makes me happy he was able to fulfill his Dreams,he deserved to. 🇺🇸 I wish everyone had wonderful memories with Grandparents,I certainly did.Inside decoration put up ,I took down 32 wreaths off my fence today ,our weather has not been great since Christmas. I do what I call a little winter decorating after Christmas that helps me to remove Christmas. ,also I put something on my doors outside. I am so ready for a week of doing NOTHING, I call it nesting,going no where except maybe lunch with friends,books,magazines,fireplace,and a nap,I can’t remember what that is,yes and some movies. Question,there are 2 ,what made you want to do a You tube video every week,and the second How did you all meet …….other question ask your husband if he has a relative that plays professional baseball, I know strange question 😂
Looking forward Mary, to another great year with you. Prayers for our own country and all our futures. Loved this book and will add to my 'collection'...Wishing I could have tasted your pralines as they are my favorite and will try your grandmother's recipe, no doubt. Thank you once again ~
Thank you, I also pray for our country and others! Thanks for watching and commenting. If you make the pralines I hope you enjoy them...let me know what you think.
I can only remember pralines from very early in my life, but I'm not sure my Mississippi mother ever made them. I do remember her making divinity, most often topped with a pecan half. The pecans came from my cousin's trees, and my grandmother separated the hulls from the nutmeats before they were shipped north to us. To this day, I prefer a good pecan to a walnut anytime.
Dear Mary, lovely review from a book by a designer who is familiar to us because of Ballard design. Thank you for sharing the story of her father. In the past I always left Christmas decorations up til Epiphany or Russian Christmas, as my Mother called it. But this year I procrastinated until almost Valentine’s Day, for the tree. I started with little things until mind-January but I could not part with the glow of the lights on our dark, dreary evenings in the north. This vear it was very cold and very dark with snow. All all those cherished memories of our childhood days linger at the holidays. And those of us who love cooking tend to bring back the recipes for the cookies and candy of our youth. You wrote this blog several months ago, sorry, I am catching up. I loved seeing both of your cats follow you as you worked outside. Whiskers and ??? Have a very blessed day !
Hello Mary and Happy New Year! I enjoyed this review of Suzanne Kasler's book. I know of her through Ballard Designs and like her decorating style. I enjoyed watching you make the Pecan Pralines and might give this a try. However, I loved hearing you speak so lovingly of your Grandmother and thinking how lucky you were to have such a beautiful relationship. What would we do without memories? Tell Daniel "hello" and yes, I too look forward to seeing him again. Have a great week and I will talk to you in the next one! Hugs! :)
I always love your book reviews on Fridays! You are so gracious to all the designers and authors and I have met so many fabulously talented people through these reviews! I too have not put away our Christmas decorations, I am just enjoying the beauty of the season. I love Christmas so much and do hate to see it over. I don't mind leaving my decor up until Candlemas. You and Daniel are a great team! I could enjoy the two of you doing videos together on any subject, maybe southern things, I live in Ohio! Happy New Year ❤
Wishing you and Daniel Happy new year , thanking you for all the wonderful videos that you post , sharing your life and thoughts and beautifuf books with all of us . Thank you .
Oh Mary, I just love your videos; especially with Daniel-as we say in the South “what a hoot!” Being from SC, I spend a lot of time in North Myrtle Beach-“dancing” (that European dirty word) and just love to visit historic Wilmington. So looking forward to your Q&A session. All the best, “Super Fan in Fort Mill.” ❤️🎶❤️
Thank you for sharing those dear memories of your father and grandmother. I LOVE pecan pralines! When we were in Charleston, I spent over $80 in a candy store...OMG. What a sweet tooth I have. When times allows, I will try your recipe.
Thank you for another great book review... the story of designer's father is a good reminder to persevere through severe trials and not to minimize our dreams! My questions for you: did you ever work in interior design, decorating, floral design? What inspired you to start the channel?
I’m with you on taking the Christmas decorations down. I’ve been slowly putting away the easy stuff, but haven’t touched my tree. I could say I’m lazy, but like you I have to work up to it. But I’ve begun realizing, I’m always so busy from Nov to Christmas I don’t have time to slow down and enjoy all my hard work. I just want to enjoy it a little longer and don’t really want to put it all away..yet.
Thanks for another great review! I am a big fan of Suzanne and now, learning more about her thru this review, I have an even greater admiration! Re: questions. Where do you keep all the books you review? Have you had to build a new library on to your home 😂?
Enjoyed your book review this week! Also love your amethyst bracelet and nail color! The pralines look delicious,can’t wait to try them! Happy New Year!
Today is Jan. 5th, the last day of the 12 days of Christmas. Tomorrow, Jan. 6th, is when my decor comes down. It is also known as Three King's day in honor of the 3 Kings from the East or the 3 Wise men who visited Jesus. It is also the first day of Epiphany according to the Liturgical calendar, or in some places it's also known as the first day of Mardi Gras season!! I lived in Louisiana for several years, and there it is popular to remove the Christmas decor and replace it with Mardi Gras decor. I'm not sure why the rest of the country doesn't participate, but it was so much fun decorating things in Green, Gold and Purple--indoors and out! Even my tree stayed up and I replaced the ornaments with only green, gold or purple ornaments, and I had wreaths and garlands all over the house and outside in flashy, shiny--cheap--decor. We ate King Cake and participated in the different Krewe sponsored Mardi Gras parades. I even invited guests from around the country (mostly Texas and Tennessee) who came to join us just for the parades--which in Shreveport are like a day long tail-gate party with literally well over 200,000 people. Everything culminates in the final celebration on the actual day of Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, and all the decor came down on Ash Wednesday for the season of Lent. It wasn't New Orleans, I lived in the Shreveport-Bossier area, considered the 2nd largest area of the country for Mardi Gras celebrations. But it was a lot of fun, more "family friendly" maybe than New Orleans, and as I said, I don't know why more of the country doesn't enjoy those traditions. ...I really enjoyed the book review. I do like Suzanne Kasler and follow her on Instagram. Thank you for another wonderful review, and I look forward to the next and the Q&A.
I learn such beautiful yet very important life lessons from the author, you, and your grandmother. What gentle ladies you all are! Thank you for sharing, Mary. I really enjoy and love this video. Could you show us your book collection next time, please? Love from me in Bali. 🤍💐🌺
Mary, I thoroughly enjoyed with review. What a wonderful family story! I was wondering if you know of books you could review on the subject of decorating outdoor living areas? Specifically, screened porches. This is our family’s favorite gathering place year round.
Love the book 🥰 and the story with your grandma 😍,she definitely give you the best job in the world 🥰🙏,she knew what she was doing. I will have to try the recipe,looks really good 😍,thank you. Hope you have an amazing year 🙏🥰
Happy New Year's Mary. Another great book review. And I love your purple bracelet! I look forward to seeing your jewelry each week. Thanks for the recipe too. I may try it but need s break from Christmas cookies for now😅
Thank you- I also loved the amethyst color. I love purple in small splashes. I understand your sentiment on needing a break from cookies. My waistline suffered, while my tastebuds were extremely satisfied. 😁
Hi Mary, I enjoyed this feature book. I actually have it in my library but I loved your presentation. I also enjoyed your cooking sessions. But most of all, sprinkling in the hubs is always fun. I was wondering if you have a sponsor for all these books and what do you do with them after you have featured them on your channel.
Oh Mary thank you so much for you book reviews and in your kitchen it dose bring back memories!! I do so enjoy the time spent together! You and your husband do make a great show so if you desire to do another one with him we will enjoy it !! Thank you for your love of life!
Thank you Mary for another lovely video and book review. I too am waiting till next week as I love all the beautiful decorations the candles the lights and the tree decorations ,especially those that carry memories . Thank you for sharing your grandmothers praline recipe. There is nothing like a family recipe . You just feel so special to have someone share it with you. Happy, Healthy and Peaceful New Year to you and your family. Thank you for the beauty that you share. The world needs beauty.
Hi Mary, today was another delightful video, thank you. I look forward to your Friday videos. For next week’s Q&A please tell us how you met your dear hubby. You seem to have a wonderful marriage with humor in your lives. Till then, goodbye.😊
Hi Mary, happy new year! I would love to see a home tour and a separate library tour! Curious where you store all of your books and if you have any shopping tips for best prices.
Curtain "wizardry"; (Classical cotton Chinese pattern red/ Pink peach color bedroom)and delightful other chamber.. Thank you.💐 P.S: I hope one day I will be to write perfect English.🌺
Happy New Year 2024 and Happy Three King Day...forget about getting down our Christmas tree... we have octavitas...it means we continue the festivities until 8th and more...Mary the gathering, and the music continues in Puerto Rico..is a tradition . Maybe the one that is younger takes Christmas Decor after the 1/6 .But those 50-year-olds and older people leave the Christmas Decor until Mid-month of January..the other 2/1...
Happy New Year Mary and, of course Daniel. I so enjoy always visiting your site. Looking forward to many many more. I will not be taking my Christmas tree 🎄 down until next weekend. If my husband had his way it would never come down. I know when it is time because I look forward to putting everything back in its’ place. Then my mind wanders to the garden and I start making plans albeit everthing is frozen under a blanket of snow. Wishing you health happiness and the joy of each day. 💕
Your grandmother was right… you have the most important contribution. Thank you for yet another beautiful video. Happy New Year Mary to you and your family. 💕💕💕
Happy new year to y’all. You have the prettiest jewelry…..now I believe you are the only person I know who has perfect purple nails and a gorgeous bracelet that matches…..hugs from carolyn in very cold and rainy Columbus GA😊
Hi Mary, loved this one. I will definitely purchase this book. The decor style is very close to my own. Thanks for sharing 😊 Happy New Year! Question is how did you end up doing your TH-cam channel ?
Hi Mary, love your vlog. You had a very unique idea to review design books. How did you start? Are you a designer? Thanks to your reviews my collection of coffee table books has grown. Last question How do you select your books?
Thank you Mary! I so enjoyed this video and book review 😊. My husband’s mother used to make homemade pecan pralines every Christmas season, such a happy memory. I loved your recipe, I’m going to give it a try.
Happy New Year Mary and Daniel. I hate to take decorations down. The time is so magical. Thank you for the recipe and the book review. The golf course story was amazing.
Happy New Year Mary! Thank you for sharing your grandmother’s praline recipe. I’m going to a holiday party this evening that had to be rescheduled. I am going to make your grandmother’s pralines and take them to the party! Can’t wait to try one. I would love to know how you and your husband met.
Dear Mary, your videos are so beautifully made with thoughtful choice of books, and your personal stories or experience. I love all your reference to the past and talking with your calming voice about our history and classic approach to interior design as most of all are familiar and remember. For Q and A video I would like to hear more about you and how you be interested in interior design and book reviews. With warm regards from Brisbane, Australia
Questions- Have you ever/ or can you review de gournay: Hand- Painted Interiors? It's so pretty but kind of pricey so I would love to see it before buying..- What does your husband do for a living and have you ever worked outside of the home? If you had to choose your all time favorite design book what would it be? What is your favorite "go-to" dinner recipe you make for your family or special occasions? What are some of your favorite things to watch on TV/streaming services?
Great questions! You are not going to believe this, but I have “de Gournay; Hand Painted Interiors” ready for this month. This is a swoon worthy volume. I will tell you now, if you can get a “like new” copy instead of paying full price for new, you are going to want this one!
Happy New Year, from California, thank you for another great book review. I always enjoy the stories that go along with the books and/or recipes you provide. I’m like you, I don’t like to see Christmas decorations come down, but as a practicing Catholic, we celebrate for 12 days after….until the Epiphany of the Lord which is Sunday, January 6, when the Wisemen or Magi or Three Kings arrive from the Orient, bringing gifts to the Newborn King. The three gifts, gold, frankincense and myrrh are still of great significance in the Catholic Faith. Blessings for a new year. 😊
Wow 🤩 The story you tell about Suzanne Kasler and her father was very touching 🥹 I remember last year you said that taking down Christmas decor was hard for you:( Thank you for the recipe, I love them and will try making them soon. I have a question: I have a feeling that Daniel and you are not really bartenders 😂, I believe you said once that he works as an oceanographer, have you ever worked out said the home? Did you work as an interior decorator? Or maybe something to do with books? Your voice is amazing and comforting you should consider reading stories to people that are bedridden. Not only because of the sound of your voice but also because of your gentle personality 😊 God bless you Mary❤
AD has an article on the homes of Chanel. Living with Coco Chanel: The homes and landscapes that shaped the de... by Caroline Young is another possibility. The people who did a biography of Coco Chanel may have better pictures than the interior book you have about Chanel. I think Architectural Digest might sell back issues? I don't know why there are so many people who are posting things about Coco Chanel on TH-cam. Maybe it is because 200,000+ people are watching a man build her chateau in France. He does most of the work alone. Escape to Rural France. If you were to review the book you have, and the AD article to supplement, AD might want to sponsor your review?
I really enjoyed you sharing this beautiful book, another winner. I like her work it's sophisticated and comfortable. I have purchased several of her pieces from Ballard's designs. Hope you had a very good holiday season, best wishes for the new year.
Your printed recipe says to set the timer for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Your video says 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Or is this 3rd minute included in with the stirring time for adding the rest of the ingredients?
Love your video’s. Thanx for always a joyfull treat. But Im a bit scared for your cats so close to the streat. And with the cars passing by🫣 And a happy healty new year✨ for you and your family
You are a true animal lover! I was worried too. They often sit in the front garden and are fine. I stopped mid video and took them back inside. They were very curious about my planting.
I was feeling guilty about not taking down my Christmas decorations yet. Thanks for sharing that you haven’t either! It makes me feel better somehow. 🎄🫖🏠⭐️
Happy New Year , Mary. I am from the Midwest, but I used to live near the coast in South Carolina. My late mother in law was a remarkable decorator and entertainer… I miss her very much,. Your home and book reviews often remind me of her. She was raised in the south, and her husband was retired military…. Thank you for all of your walking tours of the beautiful gardens, and homes. 🍃
You are welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting. I do love a good garden walk and or home tour...I'm glad you do too.
I'm a fan of Suzanne's work, thank you for sharing her story, especially about her father's experience in Vietnam. They are truly remarkable people!
The book review was great,she is very talented. I Honor her Father and Thank him for his service,it makes me happy he was able to fulfill his Dreams,he deserved to. 🇺🇸 I wish everyone had wonderful memories with Grandparents,I certainly did.Inside decoration put up ,I took down 32 wreaths off my fence today ,our weather has not been great since Christmas. I do what I call a little winter decorating after Christmas that helps me to remove Christmas. ,also I put something on my doors outside. I am so ready for a week of doing NOTHING, I call it nesting,going no where except maybe lunch with friends,books,magazines,fireplace,and a nap,I can’t remember what that is,yes and some movies. Question,there are 2 ,what made you want to do a You tube video every week,and the second How did you all meet …….other question ask your husband if he has a relative that plays professional baseball, I know strange question 😂
Looking forward Mary, to another great year with you. Prayers for our own country and all our futures. Loved this book and will add to my 'collection'...Wishing I could have tasted your pralines as they are my favorite and will try your grandmother's recipe, no doubt. Thank you once again ~
Thank you, I also pray for our country and others! Thanks for watching and commenting. If you make the pralines I hope you enjoy them...let me know what you think.
I can only remember pralines from very early in my life, but I'm not sure my Mississippi mother ever made them. I do remember her making divinity, most often topped with a pecan half. The pecans came from my cousin's trees, and my grandmother separated the hulls from the nutmeats before they were shipped north to us. To this day, I prefer a good pecan to a walnut anytime.
Always so nice and calming.
Dear Mary, lovely review from a book by a designer who is familiar to us because of Ballard design. Thank you for sharing the story of her father.
In the past I always left Christmas decorations up til Epiphany or Russian Christmas, as my Mother called it. But this year I procrastinated until almost Valentine’s Day, for the tree. I started with little things until mind-January but I could not part with the glow of the lights on our dark, dreary evenings in the north. This vear it was very cold and very dark with snow. All all those cherished memories of our childhood days linger at the holidays. And those of us who love cooking tend to bring back the recipes for the cookies and candy of our youth. You wrote this blog several months ago, sorry, I am catching up. I loved seeing both of your cats follow you as you worked outside. Whiskers and ???
Have a very blessed day !
Soooo GOOD! Thank you, Mary!
Hello Mary and Happy New Year! I enjoyed this review of Suzanne Kasler's book. I know of her through Ballard Designs and like her decorating style. I enjoyed watching you make the Pecan Pralines and might give this a try. However, I loved hearing you speak so lovingly of your Grandmother and thinking how lucky you were to have such a beautiful relationship. What would we do without memories? Tell Daniel "hello" and yes, I too look forward to seeing him again. Have a great week and I will talk to you in the next one! Hugs! :)
I always love your book reviews on Fridays! You are so gracious to all the designers and authors and I have met so many fabulously talented people through these reviews! I too have not put away our Christmas decorations, I am just enjoying the beauty of the season. I love Christmas so much and do hate to see it over. I don't mind leaving my decor up until Candlemas. You and Daniel are a great team! I could enjoy the two of you doing videos together on any subject, maybe southern things, I live in Ohio! Happy New Year ❤
Wishing you and Daniel Happy new year , thanking you for all the wonderful videos that you post , sharing your life and thoughts and beautifuf books with all of us . Thank you .
Oh Mary, I just love your videos; especially with Daniel-as we say in the South “what a hoot!” Being from SC, I spend a lot of time in North Myrtle Beach-“dancing” (that European dirty word) and just love to visit historic Wilmington. So looking forward to your Q&A session. All the best, “Super Fan in Fort Mill.” ❤️🎶❤️
Thank you for sharing those dear memories of your father and grandmother. I LOVE pecan pralines! When we were in Charleston, I spent over $80 in a candy store...OMG. What a sweet tooth I have. When times allows, I will try your recipe.
I bet you went to River Street Sweets. They make the most delightful candies! If you make the recipe let me know the result!
Thank you for another great book review... the story of designer's father is a good reminder to persevere through severe trials and not to minimize our dreams!
My questions for you: did you ever work in interior design, decorating, floral design? What inspired you to start the channel?
Happy New Year to you and your family. Yes l love Christmas as well it’s hard to remove the decoration but it will get done.
I’m with you on taking the Christmas decorations down. I’ve been slowly putting away the easy stuff, but haven’t touched my tree. I could say I’m lazy, but like you I have to work up to it. But I’ve begun realizing, I’m always so busy from Nov to Christmas I don’t have time to slow down and enjoy all my hard work. I just want to enjoy it a little longer and don’t really want to put it all away..yet.
I feel the same way I want to enjoy it a little longer 😊
Thanks for another great review! I am a big fan of Suzanne and now, learning more about her thru this review, I have an even greater admiration! Re: questions. Where do you keep all the books you review? Have you had to build a new library on to your home 😂?
Enjoyed your book review this week! Also love your amethyst bracelet and nail color! The pralines look delicious,can’t wait to try them! Happy New Year!
Thank you- I appreciate that. Happy 2024 and thanks for watching!
Today is Jan. 5th, the last day of the 12 days of Christmas. Tomorrow, Jan. 6th, is when my decor comes down. It is also known as Three King's day in honor of the 3 Kings from the East or the 3 Wise men who visited Jesus. It is also the first day of Epiphany according to the Liturgical calendar, or in some places it's also known as the first day of Mardi Gras season!! I lived in Louisiana for several years, and there it is popular to remove the Christmas decor and replace it with Mardi Gras decor. I'm not sure why the rest of the country doesn't participate, but it was so much fun decorating things in Green, Gold and Purple--indoors and out! Even my tree stayed up and I replaced the ornaments with only green, gold or purple ornaments, and I had wreaths and garlands all over the house and outside in flashy, shiny--cheap--decor. We ate King Cake and participated in the different Krewe sponsored Mardi Gras parades. I even invited guests from around the country (mostly Texas and Tennessee) who came to join us just for the parades--which in Shreveport are like a day long tail-gate party with literally well over 200,000 people. Everything culminates in the final celebration on the actual day of Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, and all the decor came down on Ash Wednesday for the season of Lent. It wasn't New Orleans, I lived in the Shreveport-Bossier area, considered the 2nd largest area of the country for Mardi Gras celebrations. But it was a lot of fun, more "family friendly" maybe than New Orleans, and as I said, I don't know why more of the country doesn't enjoy those traditions. ...I really enjoyed the book review. I do like Suzanne Kasler and follow her on Instagram. Thank you for another wonderful review, and I look forward to the next and the Q&A.
I learn such beautiful yet very important life lessons from the author, you, and your grandmother. What gentle ladies you all are! Thank you for sharing, Mary. I really enjoy and love this video. Could you show us your book collection next time, please? Love from me in Bali. 🤍💐🌺
Mary, I thoroughly enjoyed with review. What a wonderful family story! I was wondering if you know of books you could review on the subject of decorating outdoor living areas? Specifically, screened porches. This is our family’s favorite gathering place year round.
Happy New Year to you both 🎉 My question is how did you meet ? And please bring Daniel back for spring cocktails 🍹 😊
Thank you- I actually think we will mix some cocktails as we answer questions! 🥂😁
Love the book 🥰 and the story with your grandma 😍,she definitely give you the best job in the world 🥰🙏,she knew what she was doing. I will have to try the recipe,looks really good 😍,thank you. Hope you have an amazing year 🙏🥰
Happy New Year's Mary. Another great book review. And I love your purple bracelet! I look forward to seeing your jewelry each week. Thanks for the recipe too. I may try it but need s break from Christmas cookies for now😅
Thank you- I also loved the amethyst color. I love purple in small splashes.
I understand your sentiment on needing a break from cookies. My waistline suffered, while my tastebuds were extremely satisfied. 😁
Thanks for sharing her story!!!!! I am going to to try the pralines.....
I would love to have seen her grandparents home.
Hi Mary, I enjoyed this feature book. I actually have it in my library but I loved your presentation. I also enjoyed your cooking sessions. But most of all, sprinkling in the hubs is always fun. I was wondering if you have a sponsor for all these books and what do you do with them after you have featured them on your channel.
Happy New Year from Australia-love your channel
My mother would have loved this designer's work! Wonderful images and narration... Thanks, Mary!
Mary I really love your home. It’s beautiful. Would you tell us how old it is and what the architectural style is?
Oh Mary thank you so much for you book reviews and in your kitchen it dose bring back memories!! I do so enjoy the time spent together! You and your husband do make a great show so if you desire to do another one with him we will enjoy it !! Thank you for your love of life!
You are so welcome! I think we will enjoy some more drink mixing when I answer some of the questions I have received.
Loved the review and her designs! I always hate to see Christmas leave but I took all decorations down on New Years Day. 😢
Thank you Mary for another lovely video and book review. I too am waiting till next week as I love all the beautiful decorations the candles the lights and the tree decorations ,especially those that carry memories . Thank you for sharing your grandmothers praline recipe. There is nothing like a family recipe . You just feel so special to have someone share it with you. Happy, Healthy and Peaceful New Year to you and your family. Thank you for the beauty that you share. The world needs beauty.
Hi Mary, today was another delightful video, thank you. I look forward to your Friday videos. For next week’s Q&A please tell us how you met your dear hubby. You seem to have a wonderful marriage with humor in your lives. Till then, goodbye.😊
Happy New 2024 from Italy
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Oh, Italy! What a dream. I've never been to your country. The closest I got was in Hungary, as I toured the Herend factory.
Hi Mary, happy new year! I would love to see a home tour and a separate library tour! Curious where you store all of your books and if you have any shopping tips for best prices.
Curtain "wizardry"; (Classical cotton Chinese pattern red/ Pink peach color bedroom)and
delightful other chamber..
Thank you.💐
P.S: I hope one day I will be to write perfect English.🌺
Looks alot like my.book shelf
You are so wonderful. The Praline is delicious.
You are a sweet delight. Thank you!
Thank you so much Mary, I look forward to your videos...Happy New Year 2024!
I very much appreciate that! Happy 2024 to you!
Happy New Year 2024 and Happy Three King Day...forget about getting down our Christmas tree... we have octavitas...it means we continue the festivities until 8th and more...Mary the gathering, and the music continues in Puerto Rico..is a tradition . Maybe the one that is younger takes Christmas
Decor after the 1/6 .But those 50-year-olds and older people leave the Christmas Decor until Mid-month of January..the other 2/1...
Happy New Year Mary. I think your grandmother's praline recipe looks delicious, maybe even I couldn't go wrong with them.
Happy New Year Mary and, of course Daniel. I so enjoy always visiting your site. Looking forward to many many more. I will not be taking my Christmas tree 🎄 down until next weekend. If my husband had his way it would never come down. I know when it is time because I look forward to putting everything back in its’ place. Then my mind wanders to the garden and I start making plans albeit everthing is frozen under a blanket of snow. Wishing you health happiness and the joy of each day. 💕
Your grandmother was right… you have the most important contribution. Thank you for yet another beautiful video. Happy New Year Mary to you and your family. 💕💕💕
Happy new year to y’all. You have the prettiest jewelry…..now I believe you are the only person I know who has perfect purple nails and a gorgeous bracelet that matches…..hugs from carolyn in very cold and rainy Columbus GA😊
Hi Mary, loved this one. I will definitely purchase this book. The decor style is very close to my own. Thanks for sharing 😊 Happy New Year! Question is how did you end up doing your TH-cam channel ?
Hi Mary, love your vlog. You had a very unique idea to review design books. How did you start? Are you a designer? Thanks to your reviews my collection of coffee table books has grown. Last question How do you select your books?
Thank you Mary! I so enjoyed this video and book review 😊. My husband’s mother used to make homemade pecan pralines every Christmas season, such a happy memory. I loved your recipe, I’m going to give it a try.
Happy New Year Mary and Daniel. I hate to take decorations down. The time is so magical. Thank you for the recipe and the book review. The golf course story was amazing.
Happy New Year Mary! Thank you for sharing your grandmother’s praline recipe. I’m going to a holiday party this evening that had to be rescheduled. I am going to make your grandmother’s pralines and take them to the party! Can’t wait to try one. I would love to know how you and your husband met.
Dear Mary, your videos are so beautifully made with thoughtful choice of books, and your personal stories or experience. I love all your reference to the past and talking with your calming voice about our history and classic approach to interior design as most of all are familiar and remember. For Q and A video I would like to hear more about you and how you be interested in interior design and book reviews. With warm regards from Brisbane, Australia
Happy New Year Mary and thank you for a fabulous recipe! Loved your story about watching the Clock!
Thanks for the beautiful house and book, and for the yummy recipe. I love pralines!
Great video! I always enjoy watching your channel - thank you and Happy 2024!
What is the favorite weekday meal at your house and please share your recipe. Will definitely try the pralines. Thanks❣️
Thank you so much for another beautiful video and for the delicious recipe!!🙏
Gotta try the pralines! They look fabulous. Thx for sharing.
The very best wishes for the New Year. Peace from San Francisco.
Your kitties are sweet. ❤ Happy New Year! Looking forward to your year of reviews!
Ill try your mums recipe and let you know how I get on . They look delicious. ❤❤
Q: What does Daniel do for a living? Whatever it is, he looks to be very talented!
Thank you so much for sharing, for your good wishes.
Questions- Have you ever/ or can you review de gournay: Hand- Painted Interiors? It's so pretty but kind of pricey so I would love to see it before buying..- What does your husband do for a living and have you ever worked outside of the home? If you had to choose your all time favorite design book what would it be? What is your favorite "go-to" dinner recipe you make for your family or special occasions? What are some of your favorite things to watch on TV/streaming services?
Great questions!
You are not going to believe this, but I have “de Gournay; Hand Painted Interiors” ready for this month. This is a swoon worthy volume. I will tell you now, if you can get a “like new” copy instead of paying full price for new, you are going to want this one!
ДЯКУЄМО ЗА КРАСУ ❤❤❤🎉
Beautiful video Mary .
Happy New Year, from California, thank you for another great book review. I always enjoy the stories that go along with the books and/or recipes you provide. I’m like you, I don’t like to see Christmas decorations come down, but as a practicing Catholic, we celebrate for 12 days after….until the Epiphany of the Lord which is Sunday, January 6, when the Wisemen or Magi or Three Kings arrive from the Orient, bringing gifts to the Newborn King. The three gifts, gold, frankincense and myrrh are still of great significance in the Catholic Faith. Blessings for a new year. 😊
I can't wait to make the pralines !!! Mary you are so inspiring, with just fabulous reviews and charming peeks into your life!!
Wow 🤩
The story you tell about Suzanne Kasler and her father was very touching 🥹
I remember last year you said that taking down Christmas decor was hard for you:(
Thank you for the recipe, I love them and will try making them soon.
I have a question: I have a feeling that Daniel and you are not really bartenders 😂, I believe you said once that he works as an oceanographer, have you ever worked out said the home? Did you work as an interior decorator? Or maybe something to do with books? Your voice is amazing and comforting you should consider reading stories to people that are bedridden. Not only because of the sound of your voice but also because of your gentle personality 😊
God bless you Mary❤
AD has an article on the homes of Chanel. Living with Coco Chanel: The homes and landscapes that shaped the de...
by Caroline Young is another possibility. The people who did a biography of Coco Chanel may have better pictures than the interior book you have about Chanel. I think Architectural Digest might sell back issues?
I don't know why there are so many people who are posting things about Coco Chanel on TH-cam. Maybe it is because 200,000+ people are watching a man build her chateau in France. He does most of the work alone. Escape to Rural France. If you were to review the book you have, and the AD article to supplement, AD might want to sponsor your review?
I really enjoyed you sharing this beautiful book, another winner. I like her work it's sophisticated and comfortable. I have purchased several of her pieces from Ballard's designs. Hope you had a very good holiday season, best wishes for the new year.
Suzanne Kasler is a great designer. I love that she and Bunny Williams have had furnishings and accessories with Ballard Designs. Happy 2024!
Yummy recipe! Thanks!
Your printed recipe says to set the timer for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Your video says 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Or is this 3rd minute included in with the stirring time for adding the rest of the ingredients?
Typo- THANK YOU- It's 3 mins. 30 Seconds
I've corrected the description.
Happy New year ❤🇧🇪
Thank you and Happy New Year to you!
Love your video’s. Thanx for always a joyfull treat. But Im a bit scared for your cats so close to the streat. And with the cars passing by🫣
And a happy healty new year✨ for you and your family
You are a true animal lover! I was worried too. They often sit in the front garden and are fine. I stopped mid video and took them back inside. They were very curious about my planting.
I was feeling guilty about not taking down my Christmas decorations yet. Thanks for sharing that you haven’t either! It makes me feel better somehow. 🎄🫖🏠⭐️