How to Create an Inspired Bathroom
Let me explain. I love a truly pretty bath…tempting in a ….”little rooms are lovely and I may just stay in here forever sort of a way”. Do you get me here. I know I have shared this in a video way back…but then sometimes a picture captures everything in a different way…..and my camera and I have been on a discovery journey…I just knew I had to share with you. You see this is an intensely fanciful room. The color….…well, to say it is dripping in emerald would be putting it..um…lightly. It is drenched, dunked, saturated in the most glorious Liz Taylor green that your mind’s eye can conjure up…..and I like it that way. Then on top of that titillating color …is a layer of aged gold….but just here and there…where it really makes you want to gasp. Ah…goodness.
P.S. That sink, that gorgeous old marble sink…did I tell you my sweet love gave that to me way before we even built our home…we stored it in our barn for years…..I love a man that dreams.
Funky & eclectic in mind and spirit….Something good happens when you make an effort at new ideas, you lose yourself in the revelation that is happening around you. You grow, you evolve and you see all things as options and opportunities. Try it……you’ll see what I mean.
I found this gem of a rug in Asia….makes me weak in the knees. Partly the memory I have attached to the entire moment I was in…and partly because, well…it really does rock my world. Orange with dragons….how does this not trip your trigger?
I dig function in a bathroom, especially when it imbues a certain splendor. I have always loved a little snap of bamboo here and there….and then a stack of magazines to peruse in a bubble bath…..master the art of pampering yourself. You and everyone around you will beam.
Blissful Abundance to You!
xxx,
T.
Tracy porter
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Reader Comments
Tracy,
I do love the black in decorating as well. And never noticed your mix of beautiful tiles before…I’m sure there is a story there that I would love to hear..
Ok, I’m going to go make some tea and take a bubble bath!
Have a beautiful weekend……Char
Tracy…I remember the video..looks like you have made some changes. Don’t remember the door…LOVE IT!!!
Inspiration Friday…enjoy your cheeseburger!!D
The snow is lightly falling and I am in a T……out fit of my own…..tie died top, tapestry jacket, leggings with cut outs on them….great black leather and patient boots….I am rocking…..and I love to come here and relish in all the Divineness…….Oh Tracy what would I do without YOU……I love wonderful bathrooms ……..I just ordered a teak stool….from Frontgate….so I can sit down and shave my leggs and my rain fall shower can evelope me………Oh forgot to mention I have your wonderful necklace on this AM……love it……TGIF = THIS GRANDMA IS FANTASTIC………….OH AND I LOVE THE GOLD ON THE DOOR…..Butterflies on the wall…..the lamp shade is to die for and I need to go to a thrift shop and get some more old wonderful books…….thats on my list…….I dont have bambo…..I have rattan….from the 60’s…..we are on the same page as always……..x0×0x0×0x0x Hope you make it home safely…..I worry till I hear from You……and Hello to All……Porter Co….and Blog Ladies………..
Seriously LOOOVE the gold detailing on the door! did you add it, or purchase it like that?? so curious about it. gorgeous and so unique. So excited about the new TP designs constantly coming out! how exciting! Your customer service is fantastic, now I am able to get the monthly Tracy catalogue in Canada. Thanks TP team! I have to get my purchases shipped to a friends in the states and then when they come, they bring them up. Its like Christmas!!
so I am quite excited to at least be able to receive the catalogue! Here’s a confession… I am developing a tad bit of an obsession… I am just so in love with everything Tracy Porter! seriously, can’t wait to get up in the mornings and see what new inspiration there is waiting for me! Have a lovely weekend!!
Tracy, thank you so much for showing us pictures of your beautiful bathroom. I just want to see more, more, more of your home through your eyes. I can not even fathom living in a home that is so beautiful and
inspiring. John did an excellent job on the radio show this week!! Cheers to your weekend
together.
“OH WHERE WILL YOU GO” …..I just know that is your Mother…..isnt it???????
Your bathroom is just beautiful. I would love to have a bathroom large enough for furniture pieces. More space to add little pretties!
Gorgeous!
WOW!! You are right about seeing it through the camera’s eye…i do that at home,enables me to feel what’s missing or what works..love the digital age for this!!! I was watching the video just last night and can’t get over the headbands around the shades…WOW…you have opened a world of possibilities in my mind…that’s what you do, we are so LUCKY!!!I have no words to describe your tile/border..just truly artful…can you replicate it and package it?!?! VALERY…not snowing here yet…GOODWILL for your books $1.79ea.(just bougth some yesterday in russet, orange, and apricot)your outfit sounds very hip/chic!!!BE GOOD!!!and a teak stool…sounds like a resort..you DO (deservedly so) SPOIL yourself…TRACY, I would never come out of that bathroom..BEAUTIFULLY done…enjoy every moment of today..Margie
All I can say is PLEASE–a book of your house and gardens with beautiful shiny pages and your artistic flourish and fanciful words!
Also, John proved he is a man of substance on your radio show–worthy of the hand of the great one!
What an absolutely fabulous sanctuary! As weird as it sounds, a lovely bubble-tub, glass of wine and a couple candles is my idea of a relaxing retreat in my own home. Away from the boys that seem to inundate my home ~ we have two boys, two male cats and a male dog! Far too much testosterone! Hiding in the retreat with a good book or magazine OR the newest Tracy Porter catalog…now that’s MY idea of tranquility!
Many thanks Tracy for more wonderful ideas!!
Happy Friday everyone!!! Tracy, you bathroom is fantastic! You are going to be so surprised, but I have the little Chinese humidor also!! Isn’t it lovely, and the copper on the inside is so beautiful. It makes my heart sing. I actually have mine in my laundry room underneath a stained glass window. Somewhere along the way, it lost its base. So, I have it on an antique dark tan wicker table. Makes me happy. Also, from your photos the other day….we have the same runner on our stairs. Hmmmmm, no wonder I love your clothes and design so much!! Valery, I have been looking at that teak stool also. It looks perfect! You will love it, and I am sure your legs will look better….because you shaved on a teak stool. Cameo, I LOVE that you are concerned for our circulatory system and venous health! You will be pleased to know that when I work my 12 hour days, I wear the T.E.D. antiembolism hose and wear birkenstocks, merrels, or keens (footwear). Tracy, I know you are cringing at the ugliness here. So sorry, but the remainder of my body is cloaked in Tracy Porter. No one ever sees my feet anyway!! They do however, comment daily on the remainder of my wardrobe!! Cameo, in pharmacy school, I worked in diabetes clinic. I saw all sorts of heinous foot issues both from diabetes and shoes that didn’t fit correctly. It made a HUGE impression on me, so for work I wear shoes that are supremely comfortable. Tracy, for going out to dinner, I wear my “sitting shoes” with my fabulous outfits. Yes, sitting shoes are for when your husband drops you at the door of the restaurant. You rock those fabulous shoes in the door, and promptly sit down to enjoy a cocktail and dinner. The feet look amazing and feel amazing (because those stilettos are not being used to stand). Happy Friday!
Margie…..In my younger I lived for my kids….now they are successful in there own right and its my time…….boy its it my time…..Good will for books…….your kidding me…..big books.????? hard cover etc….like old encyclopedia….maps etc….??? For my bathroom I just got 2 harlequin like masked ladies…..oh are they wonderful…..put them above my scones on each side of my mirror….gaudy….but I like it……!! Lou Lama…and old drinking buddy of mine….his brother is Tony Lama….the boot maker…..anyway he just sent me two pairs of boots….one is beige leather….the other is brown…..oh they are wonderful…..cowboy tatting and scrolling on them…..I am so blessed!!!!!! Later
You know you are blessed when you receive not just one, but two pair of boots…WOW!!!Yes, goodwill, and I bought 2 maps yesterday as well,books of every kind..and sooo reasonable. Some locations offer more than others…i went for the first time with my son in Indianapolis..college budget..never thought
about them here…so I tried. Do you know of any places to haunt in Indy??
Tracy, Thank you for sharing these GORGEOUS photos and training our artful eyes. I also remember the video of your bathroom and the mention that you made the tile border with pictures? fabric? and clear tiles over the top??? Would you be willing to fill us in on exactly how you made that??? PLEASE?? Wish I could return the inspiration….I WILL try to pass it on……
sharon…..you have me cracking up…sitting shoes haha, so true!! You look hot, but can’t walk very far! Aren’t we something??! as if men would ever go to all this trouble!
Tracy,
I love the black door….I am inspired to paint mine now. I love color. You keep me going.
Lee from Inspired Comblogulations
You are still on my blogroll!
Let me first say I love the new clothing collection. So many pretty things to wear! It just makes me happy to know that I will be looking pretty amazing in so many of these cloths (I haven’t ordered yet…..oh, but I will). Is there still going to more to come next month…I need to know so I can pace myself. Love the bathroom! I need to find a way to get my four kids to use their own bathrooms. They all use mine. We have four bathrooms in the house and everyone use ONE…MINE. It’as not even that great. I need to add some “greatness” to it and the others. Thanks for the inspriation, again!
TRACY………..ARE YOU BACK YET…..?? JOHN….SO WONDERERFUL TO GET THE MARBLE SINK…. Looks like you should have bought a boat load……now she wants it in the kitchen……..lololololo….You are so wonderful……I love you toooooo!!!!
Tracy, this bathroom is absolutely over the top OPERA. The sink is amazing and I thought maybe you had designed it yourself. But finding it must have been even more fun! If you were to move would you take it with you? I would! That is one special sink. xo
Yesterday I listened to John’s radio show podcast as I worked on an oil painting (over the holidays I took some great photos of snowy landscapes, which I am in the process of turning into paintings) and I have to say you were a terrific fill-in for Tracy, John! The hour really flew by, and you were as interesting, and inspiring as Tracy. I was really touched by the Tracy and John story and loved hearing it from John’s perspective. Tracy is creative, and gutsy but she’s lucky to have a husband who has genuinely supported her dream from the beginning. I was really moved by how in the beginning you would take Tracy’s goods around to different boutiques and stores and try to sell them, and how after the two of you started to have some success and orders coming in that you studied up on all that you needed to make the products and business successful. I wasn’t the “Kate” who called into the show but I wanted to comment on how Tracy has inspired me, over the years. The number one thing she has done for me is inspired me to have courage to follow my passions. One of my passions is art. I struggle with finding the time to create art and having the courage to turn it into something bigger than it is…especially in this economy… I think of Tracy’s story often…and how she has followed her passion, and found success at it, even in a tough economy, all while raising a family, I am just amazed by Tracy! It takes courage and commitment and I am inspired by that. Tracy also helps me decorate. And her clothes make feel more beautiful. Thanks again John, for an entertaining and inspiring radio show!
John you did a GREAT job on the radio show!!! You both are such a great TEAM and really an inspiration to all of us. It is so uplifting to listen to the radio show and watch yall’s videos during this economic downturn. Talk about a ray of sunshine in between the news on television and in the papers. I have 5 beautiful children and a wonderful husband and they all laugh when I get in my Tracy Porter creative moods — happy times.
Happy Cheeseburger Friday loves!!!!!!!
Pouring rain here……..again!!!!! …… starting to feel like I live in London!!!!!!!
TRACY darling,…….you know I mentioned this bathroom to you in an email a while back,..and you know this intense emerald green makes me gaga!!!!!!! But I must say,…..the asian rug makes my mouth water too!!!!! I have this thing for rugs, ya know!!!!!! Yes love, that JOHN is a keeper!!!!!! How sweet is he?????? Where did he find her???????? She is DIVINE!!!!!!!
MARGIE love,…..wearing my “Rare Bird” bracelet today. Yes, love it’s special living on the water. I sold my farm a few months ago,…….and I am starting to really miss it…… may end up giving up lake living for another farm…….I am starting to get tired of the summer crowds……and I like my privacy.
VALERY….Gaudy is GOOD,…..that’s my proverb!!!!! Lay it on, and lay it on thick!!!! And how bout ship me the beige boots in the am…….I can break those baby’s in while waiting on my TP boots to arrive…….can’t wear but one pair at a time, ya know!!!!
SHARON darling,…….. I love to educate,……and to be educated. I just tell it like it is…..even if it hurts!!!!! And YES,….. you are on the right page love,…….In fact I’ll be wearing my TED’s this weekend too. Working in the OR…..three long cases…….where I stand in one place for hours assisting the surgeon. I wear the Calzuro clogs, they are rubbery, soft, yet have excellent support, and little tiny fingers that sort of massage, your feet when you walk….. can pop them in the autoclave at the end of the day. I wear my “sitting shoes” to dinner also!!!!!! Love that!!!!!!! Bet you are one gorgeous Pharmacist, donning all that TP!!!!!!!!! You go girl!!!!!!
CHARLINE,……hope your bubble bath was heavenly!!!!!!
TRACY and SARAH,…..wishing you safe travels!!!!!!!
Cameoxoxoxo
Me too CAMEO!!! Just popped it off cuz it was banging too much while i was typing..also comforted me during my dental cleaning this am…so cheerful like us!!! AND a FARM TOO?!?!?! Well a quack quack here and a moo moo there!!!!!!!
Hi John,
I loved listening to you on the podcast today,and I especially was thrilled to hear of your Boston connection, as I live in Concord,MA. I’m a jewelry maker and I always love it when there’s a new Tracy Porter radio show that I can listen to while I create!
Tracy, I LOVE your bathroom. I go nuts over anything Asian (especially Chinese),so I loved the Chinese touches. I go insane over Foo dogs, and I love to see them pop up all over your house. I think I own the same turquoise Foos that you have … they’re awesome!
Cameo Darling….so good to hear from you….and I know what you mean by privacy….I have to have it……I live on an acre and a half…..and my neighbors are not close….I love it….I can walk around in my night gown if I want to and no one would know….with or without a bra…..lololololo Have a good week-end………………….XOXOXOXOX
Hello Sweet loves!
I am home, and had a perfectly inspired trip. business meetings and such, all wonderful!
Oh…aren’t you sweet with my John!! You have him smiling…that you can count on…thank you for showing him the same kindness you always give to me and each other…you are awesome! He loved being the guest host….and i am delighted you enjoyed it as well! I must tell you when i travel there are oodles of things to catch up on once i am back…and when i got to the studio today…Miss Hailey handed me photos of new shoes that are coming….!! i am out of my mind, we designed several new gems for you…i am certain you will flip! Cannot wait to share! So glad BTW you are enjoying the new goods just up this week…thank you….so fun to see what your favs are!!
Must get some tea to give me a little afternoon boost….well, ok, maybe some of those vanilla Oreos too…just a few….
I will catch up more later…just a quick hello and some kisses to all!!!
xxxx
T.
Wow!!! is all I can say! Love your romantic bathroom. I do remember it from your hair and make up videos. What a gem to see it again today. Must be such a treat to enter every day – reminds me of a B&B bath, an invitation to another world…and it’s all beautiful. I’m loving the idea of a chandelier in my bath and yours works so perfectly right above the sink. Now I want to run around the house, picking up little treasures to arrange in my bathroom. So much fun! Tracy, hope you discovered lots of lovely treasures on your NYC trip. Wishing you safe travels home.
And I haven’t yet posted since Wednesday, so John this part is for you. Your first radio show was faaaabulouss (imagine the opera). I had to laugh but so appreciate hearing your opera version of “jollification.” It’s catchy isn’t it? I thoroughly enjoyed hearing your version of how you and Tracy met and started your lives and business together. It’s fun hearing the details from both of you that combine into an amazing life/love story. What a creative team you make… you are so truly blessed.
And thanks for your example of diving into something you weren’t sure you were comfortable doing… the radio show. Your comment after “the break,” haha, about not being afraid to make mistakes when trying something new was just what I needed to hear. Really needing that reminder now, so I call it a “happy accident” all the way. Don’t we all need a few moments of silence in our day anyway? Praises to you both for jumping into life with both feet and figuring it out as you go along. What could be more exciting?! Wishing you a happy weekend and I must add one last note because just too darn excited–Geaux Saints!! Will be cheering from the French Quarter on Sunday–who dat! Cheers and love!!
WELCOME HOME TRACY!!! VALERY, you can relax now…glad you had an inspiring trip,sure the boys are happy to see their Mom!!!Have a relaxing weekend…Margie
WELCOME BACK to your abode,……Queen Peacock!!!!!!!! Hope your trip was a pleasant one!!!!!! Enjoy your lovely evening with the Prince and Cowboys. I have a cauldron of chicken and dumplings on the fire……. Must go to bed early,…….no party for me…….
Have to be scrubbed, and in the OR at 6am………got to pay for my addiction!!!!!! (TP addiction)…… TP and SARAH………oxoxox to you both!!!! Enjoy your weekend beautiful loves!!!!!!
Love you soooooo
Cameoxoxoxo
PS……SUZANNE,…who dat????? Lived in N’awlins in the past, and I can FEEL your excitement!!!!!!!
This indeed rocks my world…that green – mmmmmm
Of all the beautiful rooms in your house, I like this one the best. It looks so old world.
Well, since this is a design blog afterall. This video made me laugh so hard I cried. And then I was thankful I didn’t own anything in it. I saw it first on the Elements of Style Blog that’s linked here to give credit where it’s due.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tqJx86xQJQ
TRACY………SO GLAD YOU AR HOME….I pray things went well for you….dont worry, I watched all the ladies with John while you were gone to make sure they mind there peas and ques…….lolololo….I envey you my Dear………..
Cameo…..I pray things go well with you as well in OR tomorrow…..that can be tough!!!!!
Now I can breath easy……………later
Oh just wanted to say, inspired by your patchwork duster today, and having just read Patti Smith’s memoir “Just Kids” I went all Janis Joplin-y today with a satin charmeuse ruffly poets shirt in silk charmeuse, a crocheted duster, jeans with embroidery up the sides, long jangley beads, big folksy earrings, loads of bracelets and rings and boots…then I sang me and Bobbi McGee all morning wishing I had some round glasses with blue lenses (hah, not really)
If the art teacher can’t pull it off, no one can.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Now I just need to get my hands on the real thing….
Tracy Your bathroom is awesome! The color special touches, and that rug rocks! You go girl!
Have a great day! k
Cameo…Oh Lord, won’t ya buy me a Mercedes Benz…” (sings the girl who dressed like Janis Joplin today and drives a yellow jeep.)
Popping in today to say the Lucienne was waiting for me last night when I arrived home. Oh my goodness – the thrill of it all! The colors are just as beautiful as pictured but the texture, well that you can only experience by wearing it. Tracy and all – thank you for the “Be True to yourself” quote on cardstock, the business cards and the lollypop – down by the marsh, spring waiting indeed! Happy Saturday all – the fluffy flakes are flying and I am smiling with my Lucienne cardigan.
Maureen………….I bet you look spectaulair!!!!!! And if Cameo will not buy you a Mercedes….she should at least give you the one she blow the doors off of!!!!!!
Camy…..hope surgery went well today….thinking of you!!
Just listened in on John’s podcast – loved it John! You know I think one of the most inspiring things for me of both you John and Tracy is the realness the both of you express – things get messy, heck life gets messy and we have a choice to make it fun, create something new and be gutsy and courageous with how we live our life journey. I’m glad to hear Tracy arrived safely home and am looking forward to the new creations. Love to you both.
JOHN…….I AM A SLAYER OF Pessimism..JUST LIKE YOU……..AND I THINK YOUR THEME SONG SHOULD BE “DONT WORRY BE HAPPY” BY BOBBY MCFARRIN…..GOT THIS CONCLUSION AFTER LISTENING TO YOUR SHOW 3 TIMES…….JUST CHECK IT OUT…………….PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!
Valery…absolutely…who needs doors?
Cute story… a student gave me a compliment on looking so nice today. I told her, oh thanks, I’m channeling my inner Janis Joplin today. She asked, “Who’s that?” I told her Janis was a singer from Port Arthur that sang at Woodstock and hung out with Jimi Hendrix. She said, “Oh cool!”
BTW I saw Bobby McFerrin at the Kennedy Center back in the 80’s opening for some pianist (who’s name I can’t even remember now) and Wynton Marsalis. Just Bobby, his voice and those sounds me makes. He’s a full orchestra unto himself. It was fantastic. I’ll never forget it.
Oops…no I think it was Branford Marsalis.
That wasn’t completely coherent, was it? I need coffee.
Am swooning over the bathroom again – I know that shalt not covet, but reallt, that marble sink is about as good as it gets…You could charge for folks to just come take a bath and dream away an afternoon in there!!
Just heard John on the radio. A natural, I say and he should follow his dream to the radio as well. Tracy – when is the TV show????????
John: I commented about your great TV/radio voice, but forgot to mention that my husband and I have an interest in the “arts and crafts” movement. We lived in a very, very Frank Lloyd Wright inspired home for 19 years.(Built between 1910 to 1913) it took a long time to build) We sold it about 3 years ago and built a new home with a few of those same touches. It was interesting to hear you quote from Elbert Hubbard. You and Tracy certainly have a variety of interests!!!!
Oooooo, Love the gold detailing on the door!! Might have to try that in our home!! I am curious though, in the first picture, how did you apply the curtians to the window? I love the look.
JOHN PORTER,
Yeah,I listened to the Weds.,radio show (on podcast),and I want you to know I hated everything about it. That’s right,I HATED EVERYTHING about it!…
-hated the very pleasant and soothing sound of your voice…
-hated, the way you remembered every single mesmerizing detail of how you met and fell in love with Tracy (EVERY SINGLE DETAIL!! FROM 20 YRS. AGO!!!)
-hated, that you can still talk about it with so much admiration,respect and love in your voice…
-hate,the way you are still head over heels in love with this woman,Tracy,even today(after 20 YRS. of living and working together everyday!)…
-hate the fact you’re so good looking,a great cook,a great maker of delicious cocktails and at the same time an incredible romantic…
-hate that Scott Brown has absolutely nothing on you,even in his HOT SHOT,Cosmo centerfold photo…
I could go on & on & on but best I stop now.
I thought my parents were the only two people who had found each others true soulmate.
They had a phenominal relationship, with deep love,respect and admiration for each other,that
far surpassed any other couple I have known,until, MR.and MRS.JOHN and TRACY PORTER came into my life(that other ONE IN A MILLION couple)HAPPY,BEAUTIFUL,TALENTED etc.etc.etc..
All that being said,I am sooooo looking forward to listening to you on the show,much more often…..(guess I’m just a Masocist!)
LOVE,LOVE,LOVE, ALL YOU FANTASTIC AND GRACIOUS, PORTERS!!!!
JOHN…Forgot to mention how I can,t believe you read Ray Bradbury’s, Martian Cronicles, I love them, I have them on audio books and I listen to them every chance I get,especially when driving on long trips in my car. The man was way beyond his time. Working on finding a theme song for you,it has to be really YOU!!!
T.C.O.Y
Angela….You are very cleaver my Dear Girl…..what a twist!!!!!! LOLOLOLO
Thanks again for all the kind words and all the wonderful “hate”! Love it! Booby McFarron is a genius – nice suggestion. Ray Bradbury is a generational man. Keep the ideas coming. Thanks again!
Tracy, I am just loving all of the gorgeous and colourful pieces I have recieved. So happy with them! I have been in a neutral/black and white rut for awhile, you have brought my love for COLOUR back! Anyways, I was thinking today…thought I would make a comment/suggestion…I would love to see you do a video (or pics I guess) of how to combine some of the different pieces you have designed. Since you ARE such an inpiring person!! : )and since so many of us have your things…. I need a little inspiration on what to wear, different looks with what I have and how to combine. Just thought I would mention it….
VALERY…,OK,so you’re very kind, very thoughtful,very caring and yeah, it’s always a delight to read your posts. Am I thrilled that you enjoyed my critique on John’s radio performance? OK, yeah, yeah, I’ll admit it I am, but so what?….Obviously, that’s just who you are….never,never change, Lovely Lady.
T.C.O.Y (TAKE CARE OF YOU)
JOHN…, So, I read your response to my critique of you and you know what I say about it?….Back at ya!!!!
You nice guy, you…
T.C.O.Y
Tracy-I love this post! I have always thought that a bathroom should NEVER be ignored! Think of all the important time you spend in there…showering and, er, putting on make up. I especially love your example of bold color use. Gives courage to us all!
P.S. Also had to say…that I love your combination of hardware colors…chrome lighting fixtures, and bronze elsewhere. So many times I find myself debating…do I do brushed nickle or nickle, gold or bronze, silver or….
Then I am reminded…do what you LIKE…and it will some how come together!
Giddy up Tracy! I have been anticipating your February line up of clothing fashion and interior design with baited breath and curious engagement. I may spend 2 to 4 hours on your wedsite surfing when I come home from work it is my way to unwind. Everything I need is here and it fills me with satisfacton and peace. Shopping with you “TracyPorter.com” is a spoon full of sugar, the website itself has its own uniqueness and addictive lust. I can honestly say that going to the mall is one of the most boring activities that I have had to participate in a long time. Driving around a crowded mall, finding a Parking spot, finding the right department, fighting the crowds, waiting for the cashier. Should I go on? No~! But, shopping at Tracy’s is fab it is a Blast.
No crowds no fighting the elements of weather or finding a cashier that is pleasent, not at Tracy’s. The attitude of you fashion design counselors is excellent. I am happy to say I shop at Tracy Porters. Free advertisement. The product name (Tracy Porter)in an effort to associate related qualities with the brand in the minds of consumers. You got it going on baby! XXOO M’lis
Hey Loves!
Sunday eve….slow lovely Sunday eve. ahhhh….loving your beautiful chatter…thank you all, so sweet….so glad you are here. My boys (all 5 of them) are all jacked up to watch the superbowl…..not my bag…but sure makes them happy. I am going to enjoy some reading…and maybe watch BAREFOOT in the PARK….mmm!
MELISSA JO…thank you…what a love you are…so thoughtful those words you wrote…can’t tell you how much we appreciate…your thoughts, and that you choose us over the mall…!! We love what we do, we have such a passionate team…we love inspiring you all in any way we can…we adore the connection. xoxo
LINDSAY..thank you…i so agree…the lav is one room that deserves a lot of TLC….I am always in love with jewel box spaces….i find them to be such fun to play in…love intense color in a tiny space!
ANGELA M…loved your thoughts to John and to me….thanx….smoooooch..xxx
SARAH KRISTI….awww….thankx…believe me…we are the inspired ones from comments like yours…makes me only want to create more amazing goods for you guys…we are always thrilled to know you love our goods as much as we love making them!!!xxx
VALERY….you are always so lovely to be here…always welcoming everyone…thank you my girl!! You rock…everyday….
ok….my darling just walked over with a gorgeous cocktail for me…i must sip-n-fly…love to all…thank you for being here…thank you for taking your time to chat…I love, love , love you for it!!!!
xxxxxxx…..T
p.s….you must know our list is so very long…so much we still need to do for you, bring to you, design for you…because of you..we will get there bit by bit! Cheers to you loves!!! + thanks….you humble us daily….and we love you for it!
P.P.S. FEBRUARY CATALOG will be in homes this week…get ready to cozy up to your mail person!! PLEASE…let me know when you get yours!!!! xoxoxoxo
T.
Tracy,
Looking over your website while “watching” the superbowl (mostly commercials) with the family and wanted to post you a note. I can’t wait to get your february catalog! I keep all of mine all over the house – they are so beautiful! My husband will say to me from time to time – “I like that (fill in the blank item). You should get that!”. He has also said “I like her clothes and the way they look on you”. Now you must know that he is very sweet and complimentary to me in everyway, but I thought you might appreciate how he appreciates your designs! Enjoy your cocktail – my hubby made one for me, too!
xoxo
Jenifer M
JENIFER M….cheers to you and your darling….he clearly has good taste in women and clothes..indeed..!!! love you both!!xxx
I am sitting here …..while my boys watch the SB …..me writing…( one of my favorite things to do to in near darkness with a cocktail from my love….hmmm) and yes…i occasionally ( oh, dear not an easy word for me to spell…..one cocktail in…gahhhh) turn to see the …good commercials ,….too funny….many of them spot on!
ok…we are off to have dinner…cheers and love!!
xxx
T.
So my hubby just yelled to me from the other room “Tracy Porter just won the game for the Saints!!!” Huh? You ARE a multitasker
Got my Feb. catalog yesterday- it’s gorgeous (of course!). Can’t wait to check the new stuff out in depth…. I think Pippa may be calling my name….
Okay…I have a black dining room wall that we write anything and everything on…it is so great to get the point across to my children and play teacher! Heehee.
I’m writing because I love the Saints and I’m hoping to see them win the Superbowl…and the WHO! What a show
that dates me…but LOVE them and they still rock. Okay, my point is there is a guy that plays for them that is Tracy Porter, and every time I hear his name mentioned I think of paisley and bohemian fun because of you Tracy.
I think this is funny….
Yes, TRACY PORTER did win the Super Bowl for the Saints! Even though I was cheering for the other team, congrats Tracy–you truly are the queen of plethora!!!
My daughter (8 years old) heard the announcer and asked, “Tracy Porter is selling her clothes at the Super Bowl????” Too funny!
John, I just listened to the podcast and you did a fantastic job. I loved your genuine and honest nature. You and Tracy are both so humble and generous! I hope you had fun hosting the show, and I certainly had fun listening. Tracy, I vote you have John host or co-host again!! He was lovely. John, your theme song for next show should be “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge. It seems to fit. Thanks for all you and the Tracy Porter “family” do each day to make our lives a bit more inspired.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!! Love my Saints…..so Happy My dad and I watched it together….I am SO HAPPY …..HOW about TRACY PORTER ..way to go…..(Fin love you ) my nephew buddy who calls me every Sunday and comes down the hill to watch football with me……… WAY TO GO SAINTS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xo Rob
My dear bloggers,
I am so proud of my gal. Just when we thought we knew who she was and what she did, this….
Yahoo Sports
“Tracy Porter delivered the dagger…to win their first Super Bowl.”
(UPS next day even)
The New York Times
“It’s a big day for New Orleans, and an especially big one for Tracy Porter….”
(What with all the new introductions and all…)
Associated Press
“…and Tracy Porter…clinched it.”
(I think they meant to say, ‘chinched it’.)
The Los Angeles Times
“And the Saints sealed the deal in dramatic fashion, with Tracy Porter….”
(‘dramatic fashion’. Yes, like that.)
USA Today
“Tracy Porter kicked off the party on Bourbon Street….”
(Here too!)
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
“Tracy Porter put the finishing touches on the victory….”
(…with a dashing FAIRY FOLK EMBROIDERED SCARF)
SunHerald.com
“Tracy Porter made the play of the game in Super Bowl XLIV.”
(…by dazzling them with the Segur Malachite Bracelet)
Toronto Sun
“…but it was that late pick by Tracy Porter that sealed Indianapolis’ fate.”
(I think they meant the Callista Duster Cardigan – now that’s a great pick!)
Philadelphia Inquirer
“With Peyton Manning pushed flat on his face, lying helplessly on the ground, Tracy Porter streaked….”
(Hmmmm)
Bleacher Report
“Back and forth scoring made it a much more watchable game, but it was Tracy Porter’s pick six off Peyton Manning that really caused excitement….”
(I think it was the Louisa Beaded Handbag that REALLY caused excitement)
There is definitely more to come from Tracy Porter!
John
You Are so right JP… Way to go Tracy Porter ( both of them) Loved the game.. Started out slow but then.. wow became great…. Even Our mom Nettie watched the last half….Here is the scoop I love football….and watch it not stop from Sept. to Feb…..LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
John, that is HYSTERICAL!!! Please don’t let her do anything artful to her lovely hair!!!! BTW(by the way),BEARS or PACKERS?
Mr. TP,……….you are a HOOT,.. I said a HOOT!!!!!!! This is just toooooo much fun!!!!!! I am LAUGHING OUT LOUD!!!!!!!
Cameoxoxoxo
John,
My husband kept teasing me last night, saying did you know Tracy Porter plays football too. Even the husbands know OUR Tracy Porter because we mention her so often!
Char
Tracy! I have to tell you, I cannot see photos of this gorgeous bathroom of yours without recalling the video when you showed us all the secret to your pretty locks of loose curls–your old roller set! I DID go out and buy a nice little $15 compact set at Target right after that video and use them often to get the same type of just enough curl Thank you belatedly! And p.s. on that: I always struggled with curling the end of the hair onto the roller without bending it all askew until I saw your video…you put the roller in the middle of the section, wrap the end around, then roll it all up. So simple yet I had no idea! : ) Love the flowers on the wall, too,,, perfect touch!