A Review: Mario Buatta Anatomy of a Decorator By Emily Evans Eerdmans & A Palace Garden Walkthrough

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The first authoritative assessment of Mario Buatta by a protégée of the decorator. Never-before-seen archival material is culled to present the design master as someone who remains impactful in today’s world of maximalist interiors.
This book presents the design tricks and decorative life of Mario Buatta (1935-2018), one of America’s most famous interior decorators. Drawing upon Buatta’s vast archives and revealing the foundations of his work, which include hundreds of presentation boards, more than eighty scrapbooks chronicling his career, and correspondence with clients and such design notables as John Fowler and Sister Parish, Anatomy of a Decorator illuminates the designer’s work with a focus on influences, process, and evolution. His very last projects, not included in Rizzoli’s comprehensive book on the decorator in 2013, are evaluated and provide readers a masterclass in decorating à la Buatta. Ribbons, needlepoint, fine English and American antiques, floral chintzes, blue-and-white porcelains, lacquerware, botanicals, vibrant color combinations, and whimsy abound.
Chapters include a close look at the important figures who guided his trajectory, including Nancy Lancaster, Rose Cumming, Keith Irvine, and Albert Hadley; an assessment of how the designer catapulted from Staten Island without a college degree to become a household name; and a breakdown of Buatta’s design vocabulary and how-tos. This book is an essential addition to the libraries of design aficionados.

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@thetartantopiary 10 ай бұрын

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@doglady174 10 ай бұрын

Mario Buatta is my very favorite decorator. When my son asked what I wanted for a Christmas present, without hesitation I asked for Mario's book. I am in love with every page. I have used so many of his ideas. It is near impossible to find the bows anymore. Thank you for this presentation.

@thetartantopiary 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and this will be a great gift. The stories and memorabilia featured are heart warming!

@sadieizzie 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing the books you do, your presentations very often compel me to purchase them. This particular book is one I had preordered because like you, Mario Buatta was the main decorator who got me interested in interior design. Several decades ago I was in line at a super market here in Southern California and picked up a magazine to flip through as I waited my turn at the checkout stand. I was immediately drawn to the pages devoted to Mr Buatta's apartment. The colors, the fabrics and the sense of whimsy were paramount in my appreciation for what I was seeing. A few years later I had the opportunity to have lunch with him at a Bullock's here in Southern California. At the time he wasn't well known in this area and only about six people showed up so we were all so lucky to get to enjoy one on one conversations with him. He was very charming, kind and witty ... he began speaking with an English accent and we all fell for it but he soon allowed us to know he was only kidding. Due to the traditional English country house style look never really going out of style, I have enjoyed his interpretation of this look in all three houses I've lived in as an adult. In my seventies now and never tiring of the happy feel his ideas have brought. Nancy Lancaster, John Fowler and Sister Parish are also favorites but none of them compare to the appreciation I have for Mr. Buatta. I'm so thankful to Emily Evans Eerdmans for putting out this book and for you bringing it the attention of more people. Thank you again for covering this and other decorator/gardening books, you do a really great job.

@thetartantopiary 10 ай бұрын

I am indeed jealous of your very personal lunch that you were able to have the Mr. Buatta. That is quite a memory to share. I have heard that he was a kind man, but expected a lot from his assistants. Emily Evans Eerdmans not only rose to the occasion but excelled at this positions, when many others did not. I do appreciate her work and her personal memories of him. I actually cried at one point while reading this book. I very much appreciate your comment. Thank you!

@sadieizzie 10 ай бұрын

@@thetartantopiary My copy arrived about a week ago and I've been holding off reading it, hoping to be able to sit down and thoroughly enjoy it without any distractions. On reading your reply stating that you were moved to tears at one point I am prompted to tie up the ends to a project I am working on even sooner so I can crack it open. I purchased some white chocolate to have with my tea just for the occasion. Again, thank you so much for bringing these books to life each week, I always look forward to them.

@sharonchilds3871 10 ай бұрын

He and Dorothy Draper are two of my favorites! The walk through the garden was peaceful and beautiful. 😊

@thetartantopiary 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting, Sharon. I hope you are having a peaceful weekend!

@suzieq2493 10 ай бұрын

Mario Buatta and Bunny Williams - my two favorite designers

@thetartantopiary 10 ай бұрын

That's as close to design perfection as one could get!

@janicekeisler9225 10 ай бұрын

Hi Mary! God’s gifts of light, color, beautiful florals and nature, along with Mario’s talent and appreciation of beautiful things, will keep his work timeless and loved. His sense of humor is something I admire too. Thank you again for another inspiring review. Absolutely loved the quiet, peaceful walk through the Tryon Palace gardens with you.

@lindaortolano7837 10 ай бұрын

Hello Mary, I always found Mario Buatta's decorating style.... while a bit much for me, very beautiful. I loved the beautiful poem and walk through the garden. Nothing better than a stroll through a beautiful garden to bring you back to earth. Thank you. Hugs :)

@thetartantopiary 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, Linda! I appreciate you taking the garden stroll with me. Happy first weekend of Fall! 💗🍁

@mouriefeeney1903 10 ай бұрын

Lots of color splashing the pages in this book review. Very interesting to see all the mixture of patterns on fabric. Good review and the quiet garden stroll was nice and a reminder to slowdown life and enjoy the scenery. Poem was the icing. Thanks Mary.

@thetartantopiary 10 ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it. This will be the first weekend of fall. We should slow down for a moment, because the holidays will be here before we know it!

@mouriefeeney1903 10 ай бұрын

@@thetartantopiary Amen! You are so right and the older I get, the more important this becomes...

@joymoore7934 10 ай бұрын

Good morning Mary, this was so enjoyable, thank you. Mr Buatta's lush intertiors draw one in, to examine every detail, and when you think you have done that, you can start over and see what you missed. Yes, English country, but without the shabbiness that comes from true country life collected over generations, and with the New World's bright, clean perfection. Gorgeous to watch, once again. Blessings to you and your family Mary.

@thetartantopiary 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the insightful comments. Blessing to you and your family, as well.

@dorislong9420 10 ай бұрын

Mario Buatta is one of my favorites, looking forward to this.

@ellenlepore3083 10 ай бұрын

Such a lovely video 💙. I throughly enjoyed the stroll through the autumnal garden too 🪴

@thetartantopiary 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@chrisogrady4956 10 ай бұрын

Mario Buatta and Robert Frost-true geniuses in their respective fields and long-time favorites of mine.

@thetartantopiary 10 ай бұрын

Yes, I felt they complimented each other. I'm glad you did too!

@buickinvicta288 10 ай бұрын

Just a heads up in case you didn’t see, Peter Combs channel Bidamont antiques did a video on Robert Kimes estate coming to auction. Thought you might be interested. Fascinating. Peter is wonderful. 😘

@thetartantopiary 10 ай бұрын

Yes, and thank you. Robert Kimes had a knack for seeing the value (emotionally and monetarily) in an item. I loved hearing him speak about his collections. I will definitely look at this.

@loretta7851 10 ай бұрын

I was lucky to meet MarioBuatta while I was a volunteer guide at the Hamptons Designer Showhouse a few years ago. He was very frail but attracted a big crowd of adoring fans! Such a great memory

@thetartantopiary 10 ай бұрын

I bet that was a great moment. I remember going to a book signing with Charles Faudree and seeing that he was frail but still very kind and genteel. I cherish that meeting.

@mjef3695 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful video. The book, and what a bonus! The garden tour! Thanks.

@thetartantopiary 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching. 💗

@zawjahsultan 10 ай бұрын

Another excellent video, thanks

@thetartantopiary 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@janooskerful 10 ай бұрын

Made me a little teary -this one, the Prince he was! , his influence on so many, the poignant poem and the garden, thank you Mary.

@thetartantopiary 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I found myself a little emotional with this book as well. The two designers that do that to me are Charles Faudree and Mario Buatta.

@janooskerful 10 ай бұрын

@@thetartantopiary ❤

@annettehowell9392 10 ай бұрын

That is a beautiful book review this week, I love chintz myself and English classic design being a British transplant since 1975, brought my country traditional style with me for all these years. This designer seemed a very complex character with a sense of humor. I must say I would have liked to have had him decorate my home. What a lovely garden walk today, the facade of the building with the brick and the walled garden with the cherub statuary remind me of my catholic boarding school days 20 miles outside of Brussels so many years ago. Sweet poem to go with the walk. Have a wonderful week until the next video. Blessings for the start of fall.

@thetartantopiary 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, I hope you have a wonderful first weekend of fall as well! I did enjoy this garden. I think I'll return in the spring.

@dulcerush735 10 ай бұрын

What can I say, you never disappoint, love every thing about the book. Still on the road. Got a glimpse on the news that there’s a hurricane heading your way, I’ll say a little prayer that you and your family will be ok along with your beautiful home and yard.

@thetartantopiary 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Dulce. It’s now a tropical storm, but the wind speeds keep fluctuating. We’ve had more rain than wind, so far. It should be out of NC by tomorrow afternoon. I appreciate your thoughts and I hope you are staying safe and enjoying your adventures!

@emiliebova 10 ай бұрын

I love these book reviews and have binge watched many. Thank you. I will try to visit as many of the gardens as I can, since I have recently moved to Charlotte, NC.

@user-zs8jl2ed3v 10 ай бұрын

Love this book 😊

@guldenaydin9918 10 ай бұрын

💐 Merci..

@jenh9361 10 ай бұрын

Loved this... the book I will purchase and the Garden tour was lovely. Thank You

@thetartantopiary 10 ай бұрын

I loved this book also. A definite must have for any lover of design.

@jenh9361 10 ай бұрын

@@thetartantopiary Whelp, that's definitely us 🤣

@lesliemcconnell2545 10 ай бұрын

The room where you watch the auction is in what hotel. love the room.

@thetartantopiary 10 ай бұрын

That’s funny- I didn’t have footage of me at the actual hotel (which was The Mills House Inn) so, I made this video in my living room. Thank you for the compliment!

@lesliemcconnell2545 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. @@thetartantopiary