Tracy Porter Blog… be inspired!

Good Morning Tracy….I am trying not to feel out of sync….We have company staying with us….and went out to dinner with a large family bunch…so I couldnt watch the radio show….Now If I let myself I could go into a panic mode….turn angry, have a bull dog face and actually bare me teeth….but instead I will fake it and do the sweet thing and try to smile…I am frazzled….and its 2 below outside and I feel frozen but will peel my lovely orange and have my cup of Java, which I place my hands around to warm up and get on with the day……So very happy to see that you have a video today and cant wait till I get my package in the mail from you….I told my hubby this AM….he may have to journey out with his sister …..and join the others tonight without me….LOLOLO…I want to listen to your show….its like getting plug into electricity`]`]`]`]`]`]`]`]`]`]`]then I will be wired for 2…20!!!!! I pray your day will be good and again so lovely to see your face! < !

It’s a beautiful frigid winter wonderland today. I’m in the southern unit of the Kettle Moraine Forest (WI) and every single branch is frosted with snow. I’m just hoping that the weight of the snow will not break the branches/trunks of the cedars and evergreens as they are bowing down to the ground. I absolutely love these two looks. The jacket is on its way to me, but now I think I must have the sequinned top and sweater! Thank you for showing us how to pull these pieces together. I’ve purchased many things from your current collection. So many pieces to love…..

Tracy, you are be-dazzling me to no end!!! I am realizing how many possibilities I have when it comes to black…….I always play it “safe” and wear flat black on more flat black (you know what I mean, I hope). I am slowly starting to see how boring my look is and how wonderfully hip,chic,comfy, creative your approach is. Actually, one day I realized you have subliminally slipped into my wardrobe and found myself putting combo’s together that I would have NEVER worn before(and loved it)!! Valery, you have to get to the radio show…TRacy talks about “perspective”. Don’t want to give too much away…i feel your sentiment!! Be-dazzled, Margie

Here we come a-wassailing among the leaves so green, here we come a-wandering so fair to be seen….fa-la-la-la-la….holiday greetings to everyone!!!….TRACY…love, love, love the new video…the Last Look Shirt Dress in on my wish list (along with virtually every other piece in your collection!!) and now with the inspiration on ways to wear it, I may just have to make a purchase!!!….a fashion question for you…how do you feel about white jeans in winter?…after years of following it, I’ve discarded the old rule of “no white after Labor Day”….I like to “winter them up” with a wool topper of some sort, a pashmina, and suede shoes or boots…very fresh and a welcome change from dark denim…girls, feel free to weigh in with your thoughts as well!!!…Old Man Winter is here, so bundle up and stay warm!!…cheers and happiness to all!!…warmly, Kat

HAPPY HOLIDAYS……..I love to read all of your comments….it fills my heart….and want to say Thank You….for your kind words….Laura, Kat, Desiree, Jodi, WendyM2, Jean, and Margie…….I wasnt always a Christian……I was hell bent and on the wrong track…..crashed and by the Grace of God…..I turned my life around many years ago…..please understand in finding Tracys site and blogging I am just overwelmed with everyones kindness and positive feedback…..I HATE NEGATIVITY….IN ALL FORMS….God meant our world to be happy until we come into his kingdom……and also I am not a bible toten….shove it in your face….I JUST BELIEVE…AND KNOW IT CHANGED MY LIFE…..I have for many years joined Oprah and her journaling…..and then found Tracy and all of her YUMMINESS, ESPECIALLY SINCE I LOVE DESIGN AND DEORATING….like all of you…..and I feel at HOME…..thats a great feeling……and TRACY…..YOU ARE A HEART WARMER AND A DIVINE GIVER……and would love to spread happiness everlasting at your little feet!!!! But I know you already have it!!!!!!!!!!!! beyond a shawdow of a doubt…..This is me….and that is you!!!!!!!!! Thank You for letting me vent…..my little world and life!!

LOVE it with the sweater and tall boots!!

Tracy, a question for you! You mentioned yesterday on the radio shoppping for a few lovely older women…that’s where I’m stuck. What to get a 70-something Aunt who is oh-so practical but I wish to spoil her a bit?
Love the new video–I absolutely wear more of my clothes more often since I found you. Thank you for the inspiration! Not to mention jollification! My husband loves to jollify as much as I do, and he fould some very cool new lights this year–rice lights. They look like, well, large grains of lit up rice–and they’re perfect for a small spot indoors.
Happy day to all of you from snowy Vermont!

Valery, very well said. Making that connection is magical…..it is a beautiful thing and it is wonderful that we can share it here(along with clothes and decorating of course)….you cheer me up always…Peace, Margie

Well, What the “hay”………..this hot house lilly is starting to shiver,………..Winter has arrived indeed loves………….. Pulled out the cashmere sweaters last evening,…that means its official!!!!!!!! So happy to pop in here early today. Demi is taking exams, so i have a bit of quiet time.
TRACY love, thanks for the reminder……..wearing sparkle during the day IS acceptable!!!!!!! I have your black sequin top from last winter, wore it out to dinner last weekend with the leopard Gypsy Duster turned INSIDE OUT………and OH MY…………………..what a Drop Dead look!!!!!!!!!!!( that red and gold Asian lining is killer)…….I needed TP business cards to hand out!!!!!!!!!!!! (maybe you should design something that we could print out and carry with us in our purses) KAT in TX,…i say break the rules baby………and wear white,……….as long as it will keep your booty warm. The fact that snow is white, tells me that white is cool for winter!!!!!!! Hope everyone has a lovely weekend. Won’t have time to check in tomorrow…………….. after class, I will be heading into the operating room for the weekend…..no silly souls, I am not the patient! I am the sassy nurse who keeps everybody in line, especially those cute little narcissistic surgeons………..they love to see me walk in cuz they know I run a tight ship and nothing gets by me!!!!!!!!!!!!……….So,……. see you loves next week. Try not to miss me toooooo much!!!!!!!! Happy Cheeseburger Friday……………
Love you sooooooooo
Cameoxoxox

TRACY….forgot to tell you I think handles on the green TP bags is a GREAT idea….repurpose, recycle, reuse!!!….CAMEO….a stroke of pure brilliance turning your Gypsy Duster INSIDE OUT!!!….what a resourceful girl you are!!!…haven’t added that beauty to my wardrobe, but after this tidbit of inspiration, I just might (especially with TP’s generous discount!!)…until we have TP cards to hand out, I’m handing out her catalogs in the meantime…one is included with every order and rather than recycle them, I carry a couple in my handbag to hand out to inquiring admirers!!!…I donned my white jeans today with a black cashmere turtle and black leather jacket, pink pashmina, TP’s green suede flats from last year with the big, honkin’ rhinestone embellishment on the toes, and a TP cocktail ring….go for it, girls!!!…..warmly, Kat

I just received the simonetta blazer at my doorstep last night–love it! (of course) Am wearing it today with the snowflower tank….Tracy, I wore the snowflower tank over the scenic route top last weekend and it was so cute. I agree…these are things I would have never tried before seeing you and your videos. Kat, good question about the white but i’m sure it would look great on you–esp with a little tp up on top! I also have to comment that I received the dream-of-me blazer last night and if you have not taken a look at this I recommend you do! It has this incredible flower detailed collar and this material that has a little sparkle to it–adorable bell sleevers and the lining–ah, the LINING is to die for! LOVE it! I have so many items from this seasons’ collection I’m having to make up places to wear them!!! lovely day to all…stay warm! oh, and cameo..thanks for tip on turning the gypsy duster inside out…I just love that piece but hadn’t even thought of doing that–perfect! Tracy, I agree with Cameo….when I am wearing your things I ALWAYS get asked where I got it. I can tell them “tracy porter’ and they think they’ll remember but then don’t. Maybe you should think about putting little “hand out’ business cards in with your shipments like you do those little thank you notes. Also, love the idea you mentioned on the radio yesterday of putting handles on those green bags…I have so many of them and they are lovely but if they had handles they would really get used…and your name would be out there, too.

Kat, I must have been typing while you were typing and just read your post…wierdness…we both said the same things!!! great minds think alike!:)

Hi Tracy! I enjoyed listening to your radio show late last night (after my kids were tucked into bed). I love listening to all your holiday tidbits-so enjoyable. I especially liked listening to you talk about taking things into perspective…. my husband lost his job last week-but we are trying to stay positive. My husband and I keep talking about how much worse our situation could be. It is so important to keep things in perspective during trying times-thanks for reminding me of that!

Well deck the halls!!! My sister just gifted me with a huge TP order!!! Giddy excited!…FAAAA LA LA!!!……
KAT,…. very cool outfit! Love the mix of cool chic and pretty pink and green,…and white jeans…. so coo!!! I’m going to copy that look! Thanks!,….CAMEO, if I were in surgery, I would want you there because I know you would see that everything was done the RIGHT way!,….best wishes this weekend!,….VALERY,….sweet wishes to you! It is the journey,….sounds like you are on a wonderful course! … You always make me smile!,…. TRACY,…..love you so!!!!…Happy day to all!!!!!!!
xoxo Desiree
xoxo Desiree

TRACY,…I LOOOOVE the two outfits you shared with us today!,….Gooorgeouuussss!!!!!!!

HEY!! JOHN,(((( pssstttt!!!…. I do hope you are gettting Tracy a Kareoke machine for Christmas!!!)))))….
Hi Tracy!!!..just now listening to your show. It got a little crazy around here yesterday with the boys and friends hanging about. I wanted to savor your show so I waited until now….I’m making pasta for dinner and you are talking (and singing) to me as I go about my culinary jollification process…..MAAAAAAAANNN!!! I wish I had some Boxwood Kitties of my own!!!,…loved the show Tracy,….and just for the record, my 15 year old son went out in the snow without a shirt on yesterday,…(advanced Honor student)….. ??? Please do humor us about the donkey, I do so BELIEVE! That image is just too cute!!

Oh Desiree that is a great idea….Karaoke for Tracy…..go to Ace Karaoke.com and do the “ALL IN ONE SYSTEMS” THATs WHERE I GET MINE….

DESIREE….copy away, sister!!….after all, imitation IS the sincerest form of flattery….BTW…my 15-year-old son thinks his soccer slides are for year round wear, especially in the winter SANS socks…I’m convinced teenage boys are OBLIVIOUS to the cold!!!….”culinary jollification”….I like it!!…I’ll be in the kitchen in a few hours indulging in a little culinary jollification myself…Tilapia Veracruz, Saffron Rice, and Cilantro-Cumin Oven-Roasted Carrots…a little trip to Mexico on a plate….YVETTE…the Dream-of-Me jacket has been added to my wish list….what a versatile little number she is and LOVE that festive lining!!!….NURSE CAMEO…have a lovely weekend!!….warmly, Kat

Hello all of you goddesses of creativity! This site is such a special place to come- its hard to find this wonderful combination of soul/love and creativity/design inspiration! There is so much unsoulfulness out there and I LOVE SOULFULNESS!! There is meaning in everything we do in our homes and in our wardrobes- we are expressing what only we can! You can just see the love in all of the postings and comments- KUDOS to you Tracy Porter for creating such a lovely atmosphere!

TRACY<….WANTED TO TELL YOU…..I love the picture of John and the boys by the 4 wheel drive…..are they getting a Xmas tree out????

LOVES…you have me smiling…you always do! Such great chatter today, thanks again for all of you that listened in on our live radio show wed. and for all of you that checked out our podcast!! wonderful!!!…delighted to know that you enjoyed today’s video…and i love your thoughts on it…..i agre it is easy to fall into a “way” of dressing, but it is such fun to shake it up and view your wardrobe in a new way! You are clothing~ adventurers…..( as i told you, I always say to our boys at dinner….one must be a food adventurer…how else will you see the world and take in all that she has to offer!)
KAT~ indeed white pants….so darling, throw all rules out! Be you and feel fabulous and comfortable……!
VALERY… you see the light you bring to everyone’s day my girl!! YES, positive people are my favorite kind, and usually they have gone through plenty to get there….again, IT’S A CHOICE!!!!! Glad you agree….
DESIREE….ok i feel better about my kids running out with nothing on….FIN went out to feed the animals this morning and came inside crying, that his hands and head were cold…. then he tells me he had not worn a hat or gloves…mind you it is “0″ …yes , your read that right, today! WEll, that’s how they learn!
xo, must fly….will catch up later…you are LOVELY!!
xo
T.

Tracy – could have used you many years ago – I am a magpie and i think i love sparkle a little TOOOO much and so this video was a great lesson for me. There is a difference between looking chic and like looking like a parade float……

As for kid’s going out dressed inappropriately, my 14 year old son has refused to wear boots for 3 years now. We live in Canada for goodness sakes! But he’s gotta look cool….

Hi Tracy,
Thanks for another great radio show yesterday! I rearranged my schedule so I’d be home by noon (PST) to listen to your show. So many great ideas and tips!…I will be making your marinated olives with herb and garlic recipe
this weekend, looks yummy. Is there garlic in the recipe?…One of my daily rituals is checking out your blog. You are my to go person for creative inspiration! Looking forward to Wednesdays.
P.S. You have a lovely singing voice.

Hello Tracy! My magpie, Eva and I really enjoyed listening yesterday. My daughter had the good fortune two weeks in a row of being able to listen to you live. Last week it was home unhappy with new braces, this week it was a snow day. All your gastronomic talk (and after all the shoveling) made us ravenous for copious amounts of pasta with Viking Gold, our university creamery’s artisan cheese. Nectar of the Gods! I know a Wisconsin girl would enjoy a cheese antidote. My most recent TP box has made me a very happy woman. Such joy for me just to open my jewelry case to stare at my earrings hanging up in a lovely row. We really enjoy having you in our lives.
xoxo, Kristen and Eva
P.S. Eva requests more info on the BWK.

so many thank you s for your uplifting spirit that you give us.. your sense of style and carefree attitude is so what we all need today.. to enjoy the moment and stay within the moment is key. joyous regards kathy

Great show yesterday and thanks so much for the discount. I’m going shopping!

Jen, I’m sorry to hear that your husband lost his job. Perspective is important. My husband was also laid off and we were very scared but in the end, it all paid off. He found a job that he truly loves, much more than the one he lost. We can look back now and say that it was meant to be. You will get through this! Happy holidays

I just got a chance to listen to the radio show tonight, great ideas about wrapping gifts. I too like to add toppers on the packages candy, ornaments, etc…. Tracy I would love to see a picture of your tree decorated. We got ours up today and I feel like I need to change it up alittle. I need some inspiration!!!!! I also have read the Gurnsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, it’s a very sweet book and a quick read, so I think you girls should check it out. KAT, I forgot to thank-you about the input on the shoes!!! I loved your detailed outfit with the pink pashmina and Tracy’s green flats from last year. I’m jealous I wanted those sparklers. I missed out!!! Off to enjoy some holiday cheer with my honey!

I posted your site on my facebook page! Sign me up for the gift certificate it you’re still doing that please! Sorry it took me a while to figure out how to do it! xoxoxox