Hi Mary! Thank you for taking us to the Caribbean with the delightful book review and music. I really enjoyed watching you create the shell tray; it is beautiful, Also, appreciate the information on products used and your review of them. Daniel appears to enjoy your outings as much as we do!
I know the coral bracelet was a nod to this week’s book. The tray makes me want to try something with the shells I have around the house. Thank you for another lovely video. I have been to Nassau a few times and that book captures the essence of all the most beautiful parts.
The link is in the pinned comment as well as the description box of the video. When I tested it, it was working. I’ll leave the link in this comment. go.craftsy.com/tartantopiary/
Mary, love your book reviews and look forward to them each week; however, I feel like I got sucker- punched by Craftsy. Is there no free content? Everything I looked at had a purchase option. That should have been explained in your pitch for them. $1.49 is no deal if you have to purchase every lesson.
Thank you Mary. Beautiful book and fabulous shell craft. I have an old chapel reliquary or alcove and one of these days I'm going to attach shells and create a white focal point for a classical garden aka Nikki haslam. Xx
Lovely vid Mary! I have adopted the Island Colonial style here on the Golden Isles of GA Low Country and really enjoyed the India Hicks book review. I love shells and Daniel's purchase and your instruction on making this beautiful seashell tray is inspiring. I am so glad you came up with the bright idea of creating one of your own, and sharing how you did it with us. I am looking forward to making this shell tray. Just listen to that great island music during your tutorial which reminds me of our Honeymoon and times we enjoyed in the Bahamas!! Thanks so much!! On another note, we received so far 16" of rainfall from deluging Debby. More to come this weekend. Trust y'all are doing well through her unwelcomed visit. XOXO Bren
@@BrenSchilling I’m shocked at the amount of rain we’ve received! Luckily, we’ve had very little wind and only lost power for a short amount of time. I will say the frogs and the turtles are really enjoying this. They are everywhere. I hope y’all are staying safe.
@@thetartantopiary We are back at the rain AGAIN ! I'm glad the toads and froggies are loving the rain. Our little geckos are trying to stay high and dry. By weeks end we will probably have 20" along with the high humidity. wow! I went ahead and signed up for Craftsy and have watched two classes. Many thanks for sharing and inviting us to Craftsy. I am really going to enjoy it this year. You ought to teach some quick classes like you did with the shell dish. BTW can we put food on the shells or soaps that may become wet? i plan on making some single shell dishes for candies at the dinner service. I hope you are staying safe also and having fun on your travel adventure! Hugs, Bren
Summer island vibes. Nice theme for a Friday in August. The shell butterfly craft, for the finale, was delightful! Thanks for all the lovely inspiration you share.
I love this book. Her family history and her beautiful decorating style give you a sense of nostalgia and excitement, I can’t wait to make this shell design. Many thanks to Daniel for finding it. Mary the dishes are absolutely beautiful. Perhaps you will set a table for Christmas with them? Have a wonderful weekend. I had a bit of a rough week and as a result I’m a little under the weather. Your video was a welcomed respite. Thank you lovely Mary.
@@MarySchlotter I’m so sorry to hear you are not feeling well. I hope it’s not too serious, and that you are better very soon. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! Also, if Daniel does get the dishes, I will surely set the table with them! 🍽️💐
Yayyyyyyy my favorite style! Thank you so much!!!! I always love Earnest Hemmingway and his style. I was raised in Mobile Alabama but have lived all over the world including the Middle East and India. We had an apartment in Paris before we retired. You always make me remember things I love. Thank you!
@@angelamonson i’m so glad. It sounds like you are quite adventurous. I appreciate that. I too, enjoy most everything about Ernest Hemingway. A couple years ago, we visited his home in Key West. I did enjoy the cats, but when I saw his studio where he had written most of his books, it was a magical moment that I’ll always remember. Cire Trudon makes an Ernest Hemingway candle, which from all accounts, is supposed to smell like Ernest Hemingway. It’s one of my favorite scents.
Hi Mary..I couldn't resist a comment ~ starting off I thought oh no, that's too much sugar for a dime but it wasn't. You did a very nice DIY on your shell dish and to be proud of. Daniel had to be impressed thinking how he could have saved his money and let you make it for him. I am forever learning from you and your gifted talents. Thanks again.
I don’t have this book, but now I want it! I see you coordinated your jewelry with the island theme 😉. I didn’t know she was related to Queen Victoria; what incredible lineage she has! Love the Etsy deal, I signed up, so thank you! And your craft is such a close match to Daniel’s. I love it and want to make it now. Thanks as always.
Hola Mary, your island 🏝️born friend loved the book and the music, I just knew we were going to get a lessons on decorating cookies, and instead we got a beautiful lesson on beautiful seashells.🐚 Great job. See you next week.❤
Hi Mary!! Great book designs. your shell tray turned out super !! I may look into the craftsy, I would love to decorate cookies like that , but then they would be to pretty to eat !! You Have a super week friend ! Paula
@@PaulaShoaf Thank you! Your comment about the cookies made me laugh. I still have one in my freezer from two Christmases ago- that was so pretty I wouldn’t eat it. I hope you have a great week also!
I have loved Indias work for some time. The photos make you want to jump in and enjoy. That lazy beach feeling lets you hear the waves kissing the shore. Loved your tray. Can't wait to see the plates at Christmas. Enjoy your weekend. I hope Debby was kind.
How interesting and beautiful the shell tray turned out! I ordered just this morning some shell glue off Amazon but didn’t know about the JB Weld… is it what the professionals use for sea shell light fixtures, etc??? How is it holding up?
@@Texastoat1 my husband actually used the exact epoxy I was using on a knife handle, and I was shocked at its durability. I’ll leave their website. I’m careful with it, but I’ve been using this tray for two weeks now and have had no issue. I like it because it’s a putty rather than a liquid epoxy that has to be mixed. www.jbweld.com/
@@thetartantopiary 1959-1962, from December to December. We had a Category 5 Typhoon and several lesser typhoons. We got there on the USN Barrett, and flew to California. Typhoon Karen is in Wikepedia and UA-cam films. I was 4 when I left.
@@thetartantopiary my grandmother came to Guam to help when Mom had the Baby. She turned the channel without asking, and I told her she could go home if she couldn’t ask! She loved me anyway.
@@d.l.l.6578 In ancient Egypt, the Scarab Beetles were a symbol of divine manifestation of the morning sun and also represented the cycle of life. I have a piece of jade jewelry with a scarab engraved on it.
Hi Mary! Thank you for taking us to the Caribbean with the delightful book review and music. I really enjoyed watching you create the shell tray; it is beautiful, Also, appreciate the information on products used and your review of them. Daniel appears to enjoy your outings as much as we do!
The shell project turned out beautifully!
LOOK at you creating a show stopper!!!!
Island, tropical vibes are my favorite! The tray turned out great!!
What a gorgeous shell tray you made, I am completely impressed! Yours is as beautiful as Daniels store bought one.
I loved that the author included so many pictures of her pets, especially her pulling the dogs in the boat.
Thank you for the craftsy membership 🤗
One of my fav books and also fun to read. India has great style and humour and writes beautifully.
This is a beautiful book. India is also very candid about her professional and private life.
I know the coral bracelet was a nod to this week’s book. The tray makes me want to try something with the shells I have around the house. Thank you for another lovely video. I have been to Nassau a few times and that book captures the essence of all the most beautiful parts.
Great job on your tray! 🎉
Great book review and loved the craft project. Your final shell tray came out beatifully!
Thank you Mary!
I loved her Crabtree and Evelyn products!
The first 1,000 people to use my link will get a full year of Premium membership to Craftsy for only $1.49: go.craftsy.com/tartantopiary/
Thanks, Mary! Craftsy is knew to me.
Omg!!! HELP!!! I can’t get the discount by following the link!!! What’s the code or coupon??? Help!! Mmeee, pppiiglet
The link is in the pinned comment as well as the description box of the video. When I tested it, it was working. I’ll leave the link in this comment.
go.craftsy.com/tartantopiary/
@@thetartantopiary SUCCESS! The record-setting heat, here on the Gulf Coast, has obviously caused damage to my brain as well as my garden!🏝️💚
Mary, love your book reviews and look forward to them each week; however, I feel like I got sucker- punched by Craftsy. Is there no free content? Everything I looked at had a purchase option. That should have been explained in your pitch for them. $1.49 is no deal if you have to purchase every lesson.
Thank you for the Craftsy membership!
Great job Mary!🌸🌼🌺
You revived my afternoon. Such an inspiration as always.🌺🌺
I loved the tray. It turned out beautifully!
@@robertwessels9827 Thank you, it was very simple, and I was happy with the end result.
Thank you Mary. Beautiful book and fabulous shell craft. I have an old chapel reliquary or alcove and one of these days I'm going to attach shells and create a white focal point for a classical garden aka Nikki haslam. Xx
Fun book, and amazing craft project! 💕 Thank you for sharing!
Wow...great job on the shell tray!
@@sandracroghan8360 I couldn’t believe how easy it was, and thank you!
Lovely vid Mary! I have adopted the Island Colonial style here on the Golden Isles of GA Low Country and really enjoyed the India Hicks book review. I love shells and Daniel's purchase and your instruction on making this beautiful seashell tray is inspiring. I am so glad you came up with the bright idea of creating one of your own, and sharing how you did it with us. I am looking forward to making this shell tray. Just listen to that great island music during your tutorial which reminds me of our Honeymoon and times we enjoyed in the Bahamas!! Thanks so much!! On another note, we received so far 16" of rainfall from deluging Debby. More to come this weekend. Trust y'all are doing well through her unwelcomed visit. XOXO Bren
@@BrenSchilling I’m shocked at the amount of rain we’ve received! Luckily, we’ve had very little wind and only lost power for a short amount of time. I will say the frogs and the turtles are really enjoying this. They are everywhere. I hope y’all are staying safe.
@@thetartantopiary We are back at the rain AGAIN ! I'm glad the toads and froggies are loving the rain. Our little geckos are trying to stay high and dry. By weeks end we will probably have 20" along with the high humidity. wow! I went ahead and signed up for Craftsy and have watched two classes. Many thanks for sharing and inviting us to Craftsy. I am really going to enjoy it this year. You ought to teach some quick classes like you did with the shell dish. BTW can we put food on the shells or soaps that may become wet? i plan on making some single shell dishes for candies at the dinner service. I hope you are staying safe also and having fun on your travel adventure! Hugs, Bren
Summer island vibes. Nice theme for a Friday in August. The shell butterfly craft, for the finale, was delightful! Thanks for all the lovely inspiration you share.
@@janicerivera5570 Yes, I agree, a Friday in August is a perfect time for Island Style. Thank you for your thoughtful comment.
The shell trays are beautiful. I was amazed how you recreated that! Thanks for another great review, I love that book.
Love India Hicks style.....and love your tray!!!
@@cristaylor5952 Thank you very much. I enjoy India Hicks as well. She is quite fascinating.
Your tray looks beautiful. I have a few of those myself. I enjoy them a lot.
I love this book. Her family history and her beautiful decorating style give you a sense of nostalgia and excitement, I can’t wait to make this shell design. Many thanks to Daniel for finding it. Mary the dishes are absolutely beautiful. Perhaps you will set a table for Christmas with them? Have a wonderful weekend. I had a bit of a rough week and as a result I’m a little under the weather. Your video was a welcomed respite. Thank you lovely Mary.
@@MarySchlotter I’m so sorry to hear you are not feeling well. I hope it’s not too serious, and that you are better very soon. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! Also, if Daniel does get the dishes, I will surely set the table with them! 🍽️💐
Beautiful dish! Looks a bit like a butterfly:)
Yayyyyyyy my favorite style! Thank you so much!!!! I always love Earnest Hemmingway and his style. I was raised in Mobile Alabama but have lived all over the world including the Middle East and India. We had an apartment in Paris before we retired. You always make me remember things I love. Thank you!
@@angelamonson i’m so glad. It sounds like you are quite adventurous. I appreciate that. I too, enjoy most everything about Ernest Hemingway. A couple years ago, we visited his home in Key West. I did enjoy the cats, but when I saw his studio where he had written most of his books, it was a magical moment that I’ll always remember. Cire Trudon makes an Ernest Hemingway candle, which from all accounts, is supposed to smell like Ernest Hemingway. It’s one of my favorite scents.
Thank you for the Craftsy membership! I will be making the shell tray for Summer decor. Hello to kitty!
Island life must be remarkable and nothing like it. Love, the shell tray. So clever and unique. ❤
That’s really beautiful. Hmm maybe I’ll give this a try
Hi Mary..I couldn't resist a comment ~ starting off I thought oh no, that's too much sugar for a dime but it wasn't. You did a very nice DIY on your shell dish and to be proud of. Daniel had to be impressed thinking how he could have saved his money and let you make it for him. I am forever learning from you and your gifted talents. Thanks again.
Wow!!!, I love your creation. Also, I love all your videos. So inspirational.
Mary you’re a craft queen!!!
I don’t have this book, but now I want it! I see you coordinated your jewelry with the island theme 😉. I didn’t know she was related to Queen Victoria; what incredible lineage she has! Love the Etsy deal, I signed up, so thank you! And your craft is such a close match to Daniel’s. I love it and want to make it now. Thanks as always.
@@JackiSalinas-kh3ue Thanks for watching! The tray was fun and simple. Let me know how it turns out if you do make it. ❤️
Fabulous idea Mary. Looks beautiful. 🎉🎉
Hola Mary, your island 🏝️born friend loved the book and the music, I just knew we were going to get a lessons on decorating cookies, and instead we got a beautiful lesson on beautiful seashells.🐚
Great job. See you next week.❤
@@dulcerush735 I have an inferiority complex next to you and your skills, but I can handle a clear varnish! 😄
❤Your shell dish is beautiful, can't wait to make one. Good taste Daniel! Thank you so much for the Craftsy discount!!
Your project was neat!!
@@robinrhea6125 Thank you, I was shocked at how easy it was.
Hi Mary!! Great book designs. your shell tray turned out super !! I may look into the craftsy, I would love to decorate cookies like that , but then they would be to pretty to eat !! You Have a super week friend ! Paula
@@PaulaShoaf Thank you! Your comment about the cookies made me laugh. I still have one in my freezer from two Christmases ago- that was so pretty I wouldn’t eat it. I hope you have a great week also!
I have loved Indias work for some time. The photos make you want to jump in and enjoy. That lazy beach feeling lets you hear the waves kissing the shore. Loved your tray. Can't wait to see the plates at Christmas. Enjoy your weekend. I hope Debby was kind.
Wow .. a large bottle of 4711 .. takes me back to my childhood
You have a keen eye. I noticed that too, and I even ordered some after I saw that photo!
Your shell tray left natural would make a quirky cat feeding tray.❤
@@gwenwade6059 That’s a great suggestion.
You did a great job,now you can make some for gifts.
How interesting and beautiful the shell tray turned out! I ordered just this morning some shell glue off Amazon but didn’t know about the JB Weld… is it what the professionals use for sea shell light fixtures, etc??? How is it holding up?
@@Texastoat1 my husband actually used the exact epoxy I was using on a knife handle, and I was shocked at its durability. I’ll leave their website. I’m careful with it, but I’ve been using this tray for two weeks now and have had no issue. I like it because it’s a putty rather than a liquid epoxy that has to be mixed.
www.jbweld.com/
Love your bracelet! Do tell where we could find it?
@@hollyeggert9426 www.talbots.com/beaded-enamel-cuff/P242065010.html
@@thetartantopiary Alas, sold out. Wonderful piece and good choice! Enjoy.
I saw that about 10 minutes after I sent the link, but if you have a Talbots in your area, they may still have one in the store. 💕
We lived on Guam for 3 years. We have been to the Bahamas.
What years were you in Guam? Daniel went to graduate school there 1991-1994. He really enjoyed it.
@@thetartantopiary 1959-1962, from December to December. We had a Category 5 Typhoon and several lesser typhoons. We got there on the USN Barrett, and flew to California. Typhoon Karen is in Wikepedia and UA-cam films. I was 4 when I left.
@@thetartantopiary my grandmother came to Guam to help when Mom had the Baby. She turned the channel without asking, and I told her she could go home if she couldn’t ask! She loved me anyway.
@@thetartantopiary 1959-1962. We left right before Christmas. I got pneumonia in Minnesota at Christmas. Grandma Fairchild.
ДЯКУЄМО ЗА КРАСУ. ВАС ДИВИТЬСЯ УКРАЇНА ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
Everything on the book is good except the gross bugs in the front. Why would anyone put bugs in like that?
@@d.l.l.6578 In ancient Egypt, the Scarab Beetles were a symbol of divine manifestation of the morning sun and also represented the cycle of life. I have a piece of jade jewelry with a scarab engraved on it.
@@thetartantopiaryscarab bracelets were really “in” when I was a teen in the 60’s.
There is beauty in all of nature even the insect kingdom.
@@chomama1628 I don’t agree. Bugs are disgusting. I don’t like them in any way, shape or form. Please do not put them in my books.