A Review: More Beautiful All-American Decoration by Mark D. Sikes Interior Designer

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I was introduced to Mark Sikes designs several years ago when I ordered some beautiful Mark Sikes hurricane vases, wrapped in rattan, from Anthropologie. I ordered them for an outdoor party and never put them away. Even when winter came, they moved to my bar next to the Malibu Rum. The two became perfect neighbors. More Beautiful is a definite go buy book. It is 270 pages published by Rizzoli and retails at $45.00.
Mark Sikes indeed shows us that no matter where you look, beauty is everywhere. Mark writes in the introduction that beauty manifests itself in the simplest things, a smile, a neatly made bed dahlias popping like fireworks in the late summer. Ivory embroidered curtains; dancing unfettered in the breeze. I really do love this book. The photography is superb, and the text is full of sweet stories and great design advice.

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One of the best channels for home decor, thank you.

[@barbaradobson9298]

I have to stop buying these books... right after this one ! Love the beauty you are showing me... many thanks.

[@emanuelpapadakis1395]

You and Roscoe are a gem! Put a smile on my face today!😊

[@thetartantopiary]

Thank you, I'm so glad. That Roscoe is quite the rascal.

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I like this final acting!! It adds something humorous and light

[@thetartantopiary]

I'm glad- it was fun. My inspiration was Vincent Price 😊

[@teresavaughan3588]

Enjoyed!

[@lildavis7579]

Love all your videos, thankyou so much , well appreciated, xo

[@montyduskin4610]

Wonderful fantastic !! Keep this going !!! Really enjoy this show !!! Great ideas !!! Keep them coming !!!thank you

[@janooskerful]

OK, that opening slayed me a bit, always too harshly judging parts of my home's decor then/but also looking at my father's faux alligator handkerchief box on my dresser that I think is just so handsome...he tried to throw it away. THANK YOU very much for your words and channel.

[@thetartantopiary]

I have to admit, I have many items in my house that may seem less than beautiful to others, but the connection these items have with my heart make them exquisite to me. Thanks for watching!

[@janooskerful]

@@thetartantopiary oh my goodness saw this and heard what Mr. Kime had to say about the romance of certain objects. I thought you would enjoy. ua-cam.com/video/pcHluAF8oU8/v-deo.html

[@robbinstephensyork8864]

Ahhh, I Love Mark's books....I think I'll make myself another cup of coffee and peruse through one before I start my day...😉...Thank You for a BEAUTIFUL start to my morning...✌️💜💋

[@thetartantopiary]

Such a sweet thought. Thank you!

[@GuilfordGardenCT]

Yess..... .Congrats on 1000😊. Let me catch up:). He is soo talented and down to earth. It is his humility that even make him a very special designer. Great video.

[@thetartantopiary]

Thank you so much 🤗You are a sweet cheerleader!

[@dorothygarcia6206]

Love the video! More Beautiful on my list to buy!!
Cute n clever intro to next video!!🧟‍♀️
Can’t wait!🫶🏼

[@thetartantopiary]

Thank you. I think it's Roscoes favorite book. It should be up Saturday afternoon.

[@yolandagarza7897]

Absolutely gorgeous, love your passion for decorating ❤ 😊

[@thetartantopiary]

Thank you so much!

[@Lisa-sp5if]

Super cute!

[@thetartantopiary]

Thank you! 😊

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What is this background music please?

[@moinature803]

Is the painting in the introduction an Arsenault?

[@thetartantopiary]

I am familiar with Peter Arsenault, but this painting is by an artist from Charleston SC (Sandra Brett).