June 25, 2010

All Things Summer… Do You Ever

Do You Ever….
~ Go swimming in a lake, a pond, a stream…the ocean?
Maybe this is your summer for taking in one of nature’s wondrous waterholes!….Bring some blankets, towels your sunscreen….
snacks, books, toys……libations…umbrella…hat sunglasses…swim suit…….and darlings you will have yourself one swell old fashioned time!
Get out of the house, and just go………ahhh…the freedom you will feel. Think of it as a mini vacation for your heart and soul!!!

Cheers and Sunshine To You!
xxx,
T.
Tracy Porter

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June 8, 2010

Fashion Play – Do You Ever

  • Wear two necklaces….one long one shorter?
  • Wear a sequin mini with a sweet cardi?
  • Wear an elegant t-shirt cami with black sequins?

Perhaps you will now?

Cheers and Happy Musings!!
xxx,
T.
Tracy Porter

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May 24, 2010

Do You Ever

Put a glorious range of fresh fruit on a big cutting board….toss on a few flowers……and just sit back and watch little fingers swiftly fly & make it all magically disappear!?

Cheers and Happy noshing….

xxx,
T.

Tracy Porter

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May 4, 2010

Do You Ever…

Do You Ever……
~ Wear sequins in the daytime?…..yes, you can…just balance out the look…high …low!
~ Layer your jewelry?….an armful of bangles, bracelets…..so pretty …so bohemian!!
~ Take only one pair of shoes on your travels? Try it…..sure does make packing simpler!!

~Do You Ever……Embrace natures gifts…? (These are our plums trees one week ago….ahhhh…heavenly aren’t they!)

~Do you Ever…take photos of nature…then frame the good ones…or make them into cards? I have found wandering around with camera in hand to be so very relaxing….another view of this beautiful world!

xxx,
Tracy Porter
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April 16, 2010

Do You Ever?….Inspiring Thoughts For Today

Do you ever….buy yourself pretty journals? One next to the bed, one in your purse, one on your desk…..?

Do you ever…..don a romantic scarf to feel even more enchanting than you already are…..?

Do you ever….allow dragons into your home….?

Do you ever buy a gorgeously wrapped luxury soap…for you and for a friend…and then really use it…?

Cheers and Delightful Dreams!!
xxx,
T.
Tracy Porter

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April 9, 2010

Do You Ever?

Take close up photos of your rugs and then frame them?

Flip through your old photos all smiles….and a few tears?

Put freshly cut herbs on your dinner?

Go fishing?

…Do You?

Cheers and Happy Adventures!!
xxx,
T.
Tracy Porter

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April 2, 2010

DO YOU EVER… Awakening Thoughts for Spring

Do you ever….hang a mirror on your porch or garden shed….to reflect mother nature’s bounty?

Do you ever…..make a fanciful plate of pink-bunny-springtime goodness…..and cover it with candy kisses?

Do you ever….leave your boots in the dust…. because it’s just so good to run barefoot?

Wishing you springtime goodness, happiness in your soul, love and peace…..and as much laughter as your belly can hold!

Cheers…Happy Easter…Happy Gorgeous Spring weekend!!
xxx,
T.
Tracy Porter

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March 19, 2010

Do You Ever… ?

Keep little things from your children, or any children in your life……that simply bring you joy !? I do….I love the lilliputian goodies our boys make….sometimes it’s a mother’s day thing, other times it’s an I love you thing. I put these little treasures all over our house…I find they mix in beautifully with antiques and other “grown-up” finds. I hang them on our walls, put them on our consoles right with sterling cups and other lovelies. I find they bring even more soul into our home…and that’s just it………..it is “our” home….and I know that when our boys see the wonderful creations they make mixed in with everything else….it makes them feel prideful and delighted to know we truly find elegance and joy in everything they do. No matter what sort of thing it is….I love them….sweet innocent little things that bring a smile to your day no matter….just like kids.

Cheers and Simple Discoveries,
xxx,
T.
Tracy Porter

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March 12, 2010

Do You Ever…?

Perch little faux birds on a stack of your favorite dishes….

Look back at your garden photos…..and imagine what you will create next….

Put a Child’s drawing somewhere that will make you smile every time you see it?

Do you…..?

Cheers and Fanciful Dreams…
xxx
T.

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March 4, 2010

Do you Ever…make Rock Sculptures?

Yes, you read that right. You know….find a bunch of cool rocks and start piling them up in whatever way that tickles your fancy..then walk away…leave them…or knock them down…….wonder who will discover them…..
We found some one day on the beach and then a much inspired John and Gus kept making them. Gus was all about the make and knock down version….John was more of the make them and walk away version.

I love this one…may have to frame as a black and white photo.

This one was cool too…my brother Danny and my sister in law Tara and I sat and watched as John and Gus scooted across the rocks.

John in a state of bliss….making his next move

Gus started bringing flat rocks to the sandy part of the beach and making his own version of sculpture.

So Do You…? or will you……?
Cheers and Happy Gathering!!
xxx,
T.

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February 22, 2010

Do You Ever….?

Dust a table with glitter? ..just a dusting…or maybe inside a card..or a touch in a pretty bowl….pretty isn’t it…this is from a window in NYC at ABC carpet and home. Keep your eyes peeled inspiration is everywhere….

Eat hot dogs from a street vendor…or at the ballpark….or over a campfire….?

Finger paint…, or write….or doodle…with no plan in mind…just as a child would…freely..?

Hang paper hearts from your chandelier….or doorway..or mirror….because……. they are simple, and elegant…and soulful…do you?

Happiness To You!
xoxo
T.
Tracy Porter

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February 1, 2010

Do You Ever…Send Valentines?

Well….maybe this is your year, to declare your love…shoot cupids arrow as it were……or to just let someone know you are thinking of them. We created some darling gems for you to send….do what you will…..I know you are creative birds! Enjoy the beauty and share some love!! These are all set to go just print them out and S.W.A.K……smooooches to all of you!!!
xxx,
T.
Tracy Porter

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June 18, 2009

Tracy Porter Video: Do You Ever serve veggies in your ramekins?

Do you ever serve vegetable side dishes in your little sturdy ceramic ramekins?! Its the only way we function in the Porter household with four busy boys. Easy, easy, easy!!! Everyone has their perfect portion and each of the kids feels like its a special treat (since its not just another scoop of something on their plate). In the morning, we serve fresh fruit salad the same way. I actually think it tastes sweeter when you get to eat out of a petite little ramekin! No fuss. Easy to serve special treat for everyone. And why not?!!!

Don’t you want to live life as beautifully as you can..(I sure do)?! Sometimes its the simple little things that make the experience more delicious!

Kisses,

T.

Tracy Porter

Dream delicious!

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June 4, 2009

Tracy Porter Video: Do You Ever make a salty snack medley?

Do you ever?. Pull a nice little mix of salty snacks together to accompany your summertime cocktails? What are you waiting for! No need to wait for an evening with guests? do it for YOU! What could be better, really?. Sip, bite, sip, taste, sip, sip, bite, sip?. Oh what a splendid vicious circle!!!

Xoxox

Tracy

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Embrace the Sweetness of Life!


Tracy Porter Salty Snack Medley

· Salted almonds

- Pretzels (with a pot of good mustard for dipping)

- Olives (lusciously marinated in garlic and herbs)

- Salt + vinegar kettle-cooked potato chips

– Gourmet popcorn loaded with butter, grated parmesan + seasoned salt

 

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February 20, 2009

Do you ever… make fortunes for your darlings?

A dose of good fortune… wishes of well… flirtatious adoration… I so love to give (and get) them… such fun! A simple little project that can turn any casual moment into an event. I like to make them with the kids… (Click here for the tins!) The combinations and patterns are lively… and the sentiments loaded with even more folly. We pop a little treat (aka chocolate) inside… and we’re off……

Join the lighthearted fun!!!

Kisses,
Tracy

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