A Review: The Elegant Life By Alex Papachristidis and Christmas at His Home & Making Orange Scones

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  • Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
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    The work of interior decorator Alex Papachristidis is an intriguing blend of traditional and modern elements, masterfully mixed to create timeless style. This book showcases the many ways he produces versatile spaces to inspire gracious living and chic entertaining.
    This book showcases a variety of projects including a luxe modern house, a distinctive Manhattan home and a colorful bohemian-style apartment.
    Features more than 200 photographs.
    Written by Alex Papachristidis and Mitchell Owens.
    Hardcover, 256 pages.
    Ingredients For the Scones
    1/4 cup granulated sugar
    zest from one large orange
    3 cups all-purpose flour
    3/4 teaspoon salt
    1 tablespoon baking powder
    4 ounces cream cheese, cold
    6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
    2 large eggs
    1/3 cup milk
    2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    1 teaspoon orange extract
    For the Orange Glaze
    2 cups powdered sugar
    4 tablespoons orange juice
    1 teaspoon orange extract
    orange zest of one large orange
    Preheat oven to 425°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    In a medium mixing bowl add sugar and orange zest. Rub together with your fingers until fragrant.
    Add to the flour, salt and baking powder. Whisk together with sugar mixture.
    Place the cold cream cheese, butter and eggs into the bowl of a food processor (I used a 14 cup processor), add dry ingredients.
    Pulse a couple times or until combined.
    Pour in the milk, vanilla and orange extracts. Pulse to mix.
    Remove dough from processor on a lightly floured surface.
    Divide the dough in 2 equal pieces.
    Form each piece into a 6-inch disk.
    Use a sharp knife to cut each disk into triangles or roll into round biscuit shapes.
    Place on prepared baking sheet. Turn oven down to 400° and bake for 15 minuets or until golden.
    Lay a piece of wax paper under a wire cooling rack.
    Move baked scones to the wire cooling rack. Spoon or dip orange glaze over scones.
    For the Orange Glaze:
    In a medium bowl add the sugar, orange juice, orange extract and orange zest.
    Whisk until smooth.

Комментарии • 77

  • @judithcapilla9289
    @judithcapilla9289 11 месяцев назад +13

    Hello from Barcelona, Spain! Thank you for your channel I really enjoy every saturday morning your wonderful videos! I love this book review, Papachristis is one of my favorites interior designers and always an inspiration. Today I miss a little your magical words: Hello, I’m Mary and wellcome to the Tartan Topiary ❤️ I love this words! My family laughts at me when friday evening I say : Tomorrow, saturday, first time in the morning is my magical moment: a cup of coffee, the ipad, and the wonderful, calming and loving voice: “hello I’m Mary…”. 😂 Always a moment of peace, beauty and love for life. Thank you very much, I love all your videos! I wish you a happy thanksgiving for all your family. 😊✨🌟😘

  • @alexandra2jerry
    @alexandra2jerry 10 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you so much Mary for that book revue. I saw Alex and his husband on a Homeworthy tour of their New York apartment. It was a jewel of a home as you can imagine. He set a table from a cabinet of linens that exploded with every color, shape and design of place mats. Drawers overflowed with different sets of cutlery. The shelves were full of glasses both new and antique and within minutes he had a setting so breathtaking I would hate to put food on it for fear of messing it up. I’ve written your recipe down and being British, you know those scones are going to be made. Good Health to you and yours this Thanksgiving xx

    • @thetartantopiary
      @thetartantopiary  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you for sharing this. I saw the tour you are referring to and I was lost in the beauty and the collections he has amassed. What an inspiration he is. I hope you have wonderful Thanksgiving also!❤️

  • @gaslitworldf.melissab2897
    @gaslitworldf.melissab2897 11 месяцев назад +2

    You're a delight to hear, watch and learn from. Hope your family knows how blessed they are to be with you. Blessed Holidays to you and yours.

    • @thetartantopiary
      @thetartantopiary  11 месяцев назад +2

      What a kind comment. ❤️ I appreciate your thoughtfulness and I wish to you and yours a blessed Thanksgiving also!

  • @jessbooth5495
    @jessbooth5495 11 месяцев назад +4

    What an enchanting design style. Elegant, classical and a little whimsical at the same time

  • @miareal1746
    @miareal1746 11 месяцев назад +2

    Beautiful commentary. 🙏👏❤️😀

  • @elizabethlara4070
    @elizabethlara4070 11 месяцев назад +1

    Wow! Stunning design book!
    Thank you so much for the fab book review Mary! Havw a wonderful weekend!

  • @zondrabarricks4666
    @zondrabarricks4666 9 месяцев назад

    His passion is contagious! Thank you for inspiring us….

  • @helenaneumann1872
    @helenaneumann1872 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you, Mary and have a wonderful time...

  • @linp1268
    @linp1268 11 месяцев назад +1

    Good evening Mary. It is rather late as I am leaving this comment but I didn't want to forget to tell you that you have a most wonderful channel. I not only find it so wonderfully put together but your narration is so on point. I hang on every word. Not only are the books you review so interesting and breathtaking with all the gorgeous photos but I am learning something new each time and I greatly appreciate that. Scones are one of my most favorite treats to eat. As a matter of fact, I had a cranberry scone this morning with a cup of tea. It is not my usual breakfast but I made an exception. Oh, I so do enjoy a good scone and I am looking forward to trying your recipe.
    Thank you so much!!! 😊

    • @thetartantopiary
      @thetartantopiary  11 месяцев назад

      You are very thoughtful to leave this comment. It means a lot to me. I’m so glad you enjoy the channel. Thank you, and I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

  • @rosariopaiz6158
    @rosariopaiz6158 11 месяцев назад

    I am speechless with the beauty of his book of amazing designs , it's so beautiful.

  • @MariaReyes-te7lk
    @MariaReyes-te7lk 11 месяцев назад

    Wonderful book review.Thank you for your dedication thru this past year. Happy Thanksgiving, Mary !
    Blessings from God.Amen.

  • @kareneggemeyer7918
    @kareneggemeyer7918 11 месяцев назад

    Great job as always Mary.

  • @Dina-md3ji
    @Dina-md3ji 11 месяцев назад

    Elegant living and dining so beautiful and well appointed book not a beanbag to be seen Yay

  • @psin0373
    @psin0373 11 месяцев назад

    Love that Fortnum & Mason tea towel, Mary! I used to live at 36 Markham Square, Chelsea, London SW3.

    • @thetartantopiary
      @thetartantopiary  11 месяцев назад +1

      What a dreamy place! Did you love it? I am finally going back in March and I'll be staying in that area!

    • @psin0373
      @psin0373 11 месяцев назад

      Oh Mary, it was MAGICAL! Markham Square is directly off King's Road. An easy walk to Buckingham Palace, Harrods, high tea hotels; extra special: we went to St Paul's on Christmas Eve, while it was snowing, which is a rarity. Can't wait to hear about your trip there in March. London is glorious. @@thetartantopiary

  • @vickeypierce293
    @vickeypierce293 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you!! Happy Blessed Thanksgiving ❤❤

  • @kimclarke5018
    @kimclarke5018 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great graphics

  • @Al-cd2bk
    @Al-cd2bk 10 месяцев назад

    Scones look delicious 😊😊❤

  • @cooperwesley1536
    @cooperwesley1536 10 месяцев назад

    What a fantastic book! Those rooms are exquisite... and truly inspirational for anyone interested in "updated" traditional design. Thanks for sharing it with us, Mary. I am especially impressed with how the book highlights rooms that are completely infused with rich, saturated color palettes. Time and time again, the books you feature avoid the trend of decorating with bland neutrals and boring beige. Give us color... it always brings so much joy. Happy Holidays, and Cheers!

    • @thetartantopiary
      @thetartantopiary  10 месяцев назад

      Cheers, and I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! ❤️

  • @MarySchlotter
    @MarySchlotter 11 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you Mary, the book was lovely, the scones look so delicious. I can’t wait to make them. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.🍂

  • @maryjimdale7031
    @maryjimdale7031 11 месяцев назад

    Brilliant!

  • @CraigMatt-p1c
    @CraigMatt-p1c 10 месяцев назад

    WoW! that was a really great compliment to Panera coming from you...next time I see a shop I will pop in there and try one. I liked the recipe and will absolutely give it a shot, looks so tasty! Happy Thanksgiving to you & yours!

  • @rosariopaiz6158
    @rosariopaiz6158 11 месяцев назад

    They look delicious.

  • @brenschilling3529
    @brenschilling3529 11 месяцев назад +1

    Alex is a classical designer and a leader in the American design arena. What a great book he has published ! Thank you for sharing it with us. Lighting is always a conundrum for me. I will have to order some of the ones you have suggested. I am so glad your orange scones turned out well and you plan on having them for Thanksgiving morning. We are blessed to have orange trees here and I go out and pick a few off the tree when I need an orange for cooking or baking. (I like using them with sweet potatoes and cinnamon). I usually pair the orange scones with a fruit compote and omelets. They seem to disappear as fast as I put them out! Sending Happy Thanksgiving greetings to you and yours dear one!

    • @thetartantopiary
      @thetartantopiary  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much. Happy Thanksgiving! We have an orange tree that we shelter in the winter. It gave us 15 oranges this year and I was thrilled with them!

  • @grandaflora4191
    @grandaflora4191 11 месяцев назад

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family🦃🍁

  • @moniquemckenna6795
    @moniquemckenna6795 10 месяцев назад

    Hi Mary wishing you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving, may it be full of joy and laughter. Being a Canadian we celebrate in October then beginning of November I start my Christmas decorating. Thank you for all your videos, sometime I just put them on hold so I can fully enjoy them at a quiet time, look forward to more… ❤️

    • @thetartantopiary
      @thetartantopiary  10 месяцев назад

      I'm so glad you enjoy the channel. Thank you for letting me know!

  • @TheFairwinds1
    @TheFairwinds1 11 месяцев назад

    TOTALLY ENCHANTING...& WISH WORTHY...So enjoyed!! Many thanx...franki

  • @scottmontgomery7116
    @scottmontgomery7116 11 месяцев назад

    I love the new opening to the show and I look forward to each new book you share.-Susanna

  • @s.barlow7062
    @s.barlow7062 11 месяцев назад

    Every room a work of art! Gorgeous, thank you Mary.

  • @jillenglish5878
    @jillenglish5878 11 месяцев назад +1

    I love scones, I bought the National Trust book of scones a few year ago, it has 50 different recipes in it. Beautiful commentary. Enjoy your Thanksgiving.

    • @thetartantopiary
      @thetartantopiary  11 месяцев назад

      If you have a Panera near you- these are definitely worth a try!

    • @jillenglish5878
      @jillenglish5878 11 месяцев назад

      I live in a village in the U.K , so if I want scones I need to make them!!!

    • @thetartantopiary
      @thetartantopiary  11 месяцев назад

      That actually makes me a little jealous!

    • @jillenglish5878
      @jillenglish5878 11 месяцев назад

      Yes, I feel very lucky living here in England. I have a little suggestion for videos you may like to watch, search for Delia Smith's Classic Christmas. There are three videos. She lives in a cottage in Suffolk, England and is cooking all things Christmas. Just make sure you have eaten before watching!! I have many of her cookbooks and I love her wholemeal cheese scones recipe. @@thetartantopiary

  • @valfletcher9285
    @valfletcher9285 11 месяцев назад

    lovely and inspiring - all of this!!!

  • @rosariopaiz6158
    @rosariopaiz6158 11 месяцев назад

    Mary thank you for sharing another of your amazing books , wishing a Happy and joyful Thanksgiving for you and your family.

  • @mizzglam2029
    @mizzglam2029 11 месяцев назад

    Hello Mary,
    I must say this is one of my favorite videos to date. Thanks for sharing world to ours. Happy Holidays 🎉.

    • @thetartantopiary
      @thetartantopiary  11 месяцев назад

      I appreciate that! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving as well!

  • @vivienmcnaul109
    @vivienmcnaul109 11 месяцев назад

    Oh yummy scones😮😊

  • @jenniferm5486
    @jenniferm5486 11 месяцев назад

    Happy Thanksgiving Mary. I’m so thankful for you and your channel. God bless you. 🙏❤️

    • @thetartantopiary
      @thetartantopiary  11 месяцев назад +1

      That is a very kind and encouraging comment. Thank you and happy Thanksgiving!

  • @mifasola1
    @mifasola1 10 месяцев назад

    WHERE did you get those pretty monogrammed napkins? And orange scones look great!

  • @pamd1861
    @pamd1861 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the recipe idea Mary!! Another great episode 😊

  • @dulcerush735
    @dulcerush735 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the recipe, I’m sure it’s delicious 😋
    The book was beautiful and I’m looking forward to next week. I love Southern Lady magazine.
    God bless 😊

  • @lucyllanio8950
    @lucyllanio8950 11 месяцев назад

    Happy Thanksgiving Mary🦃🦃🦃

  • @suzieq2493
    @suzieq2493 11 месяцев назад +1

    Love your table runner and monogrammed napkins! Where do you find such beautiful linens? I remember the pillow shams in the bedroom makeover - - also very beautiful

    • @thetartantopiary
      @thetartantopiary  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! Most of my linens are inherited or from Williams Sonoma and Sferra. www.mrsalice.com is a great source also.

    • @suzieq2493
      @suzieq2493 11 месяцев назад

      @@thetartantopiary thank you for sharing the website!

  • @lindaortolano7837
    @lindaortolano7837 11 месяцев назад

    Hello Mary, Thank you for another enjoyable book review. Looking forward to trying the scones as they looked delicious! A Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours and I will see you next Friday! Hugs! :)

    • @thetartantopiary
      @thetartantopiary  11 месяцев назад

      Happy Thanksgiving, Linda! Hugs back to you!

  • @jeffcarnes3898
    @jeffcarnes3898 11 месяцев назад

    Hello Miss Mary - excellent book and review. Thanks for always providing perfect content and I thoroughly enjoy your personal tours and content - your house is absolutely stunning! Happy Thanksgiving to you!🍁🥬🍂🌻🦃

  • @jenh9361
    @jenh9361 10 месяцев назад

    This is one of my favorite books 😍 Such a delightful review... I love your monogramed tea towel shown with the scrumptious looking scones at the end. Is it a brand you are able to share?
    You're too funny climbing out the window to hang your wreaths 😂
    I often do the exact same thing myself 😅😅😅

    • @thetartantopiary
      @thetartantopiary  10 месяцев назад

      I purchased the napkins at Williams Sonoma last year. They also have a tablecloth that matches. I'm glad I'm not the only one that climbs out of the window!

    • @jenh9361
      @jenh9361 10 месяцев назад

      @thetartantopiary Thank you...
      Whelp, I've been called crazy numerous times for climbing out the window, but I'll ask, just how clever and resourceful is doing thar??? It's absolutely brilliant 👏 I think...

  • @mouriefeeney1903
    @mouriefeeney1903 11 месяцев назад

    Hi Mary. Wishing you and family a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving for 2023!! What an expert critiquing of this beautiful book. I loved all the colors from page to page. The baking looked just yummy if we could have only had a taste ~ Thanks for this review. Your southern viewer ~ Alabama! War Eagle.....

    • @thetartantopiary
      @thetartantopiary  11 месяцев назад

      Go Auburn!❤️ I hope you and your family have a lovely Thanksgiving also!

  • @annettehowell9392
    @annettehowell9392 11 месяцев назад

    An interesting book, I've not heard of this author. I have heard of Harry Slatkin and his wife Laura though and bought quite a few of Mr Slatkin's candles and candle holders but not Laura's perfumes. Your scone looked very tasty and will definitely make some. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving

    • @thetartantopiary
      @thetartantopiary  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you, I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving as well! ❤️

  • @jomeyer13
    @jomeyer13 10 месяцев назад

    i like your cabinets. did you do that yourself. is it outlined in gold?

  • @guldenaydin9918
    @guldenaydin9918 11 месяцев назад

    ✨️🎄✨️

  • @comtaar2245
    @comtaar2245 11 месяцев назад

    Huurcontract per 1 december opzeggen voor een warme kerst.

    • @thetartantopiary
      @thetartantopiary  11 месяцев назад

      Gaat het wel goed

    • @comtaar2245
      @comtaar2245 11 месяцев назад

      @@thetartantopiary tja

    • @comtaar2245
      @comtaar2245 11 месяцев назад

      @@thetartantopiary que veux-tu dire?