Tracy Porter Blog… be inspired!

Pick me pick me pick me!!!!!!!

I’m really enjoying the radio show. I found your catalog at my mother’s house, and I’m hooked on your style. Keep it up! Julia

todays show was great !!!!
Happy Thanksgiving
SH

Tracy, listened to your radio show LIVE today! Was so interesting and exciting. Of course, I rushed right on over to leave a comment when you announced the very nice $250 gift certificate:) I missed last weeks show, however I just subscribed to your podcast feed to ensure I don’t miss ever again.

I would love to hear you talk about balancing work and motherhood. I own my own business, and just 4 months ago became a new mom. I give MAJOR props out to all the working momma’s out there. However, owning your owning business, and striving for success in your business takes A LOT of time. How were you able to achieve such success with Tracy Porter the business and Tracy Porter the mom?!?!?!

Tracy & Sarah!!! I got to talk in real life to the two of you. SUCH fun!!!! Loved this conversation with the two of you. And, your opera, TRACY, kills me. I have always done that…all my life. Soul sis for sure! Quite thankful that you, Sarah, confessed…NO TRUSSING!!!!! Thanks for the give away. It will make some DURL very happy!!!!

Hello Tracy and Sara!!
I’m so loving the show today! I too am so excited for the holidays. Around the holidays I get so motivated to decorate my home (well I really do all year long)but there is something really special about the holidays.
Happy Decorating and Happy Holidays!
Danna

Hello Tracy and Sarah! I am listening to you ladies right now and loving every moment. I will play the podcast for my 11 year old daughter Eva tonight when she gets home from school.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday and take Care, Kristen

Hi Tracy, I am listening to your radio show about Thanksgiving and like you, I look forward to the holidays and all that goes into preparing for it. Our Thanksgiving feast is massive every year and it is so much fun eating all the various items. Yum-O!! We really don’t have a tradition. But we still have a great time because everyone is together. That is what I am most thankful for … everyone being together.

oooooh… la.. la…! A chance at a $250.00 gift certificate on Tracy Porter website!! Such a lovely thought to win… SO …right this minute I am putting a HOPEFUL Thought “Out There”… to the Universe…and let it go…
Thank you Trace… Today’s radio show was SUCH fun. Thank you Tracy and Sarah! ~*~*~*~Sandi

Hello Tracy and Sarah,

I enjoyed listening to you both. I missed it last week, but I just noticed that I can listen to previous radio shows on your websit.

Thank you.

Birgit

Loved the show today! The two of you together are just too funny!

Love your radio show. Sure would like the recipe for your pie crust!!

Tracy and Sarah!

LOVED the show – was just like sitting in the rooom with you and very appropos as I was making my own pie crust for chicken pot pies for supper!

LOVED MEGHAN! (Sorry I spelled your name wrong, love!) – she was as sweet as can be and just a delight – how wonderful to have creative fans!

Thank you again – the show was all goodness and fun!

Tracy and Sarah… Love listening to the two of you- great fun!! Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and I loved hearing about some of your traditions……..how about the treasure map-LOOOOOVVVEE IIIIIITTTT!! Thanks too for the giveaway…..oooohhhhh I hope I win!

Loved the show today. My family and I are currently living with my brother while we wait for our new home to be built, so hearing about decorating and preparing for the holidays really has me missing a home of my own! You asked about future shows and I, for one, would be interested in learning about how you and Sarah met, started working together, and how you and John grew your company. Of course, it goes without saying that fashion and decorating discussions are always appreciated as well! Thanks for all you do!

Loved the show! I just noted that I can pull up last week’s and listen – can’t wait. What a treat for all of us. Tracy, I , too, am a turkey trusser. I also keep a trussing needle so I can literally stitch up the end of the cavity to hold all of the stuffing in – I love doing that! Sarah, I’m now going to have a children’s bar – thanks for that wonderful idea. Keep up your warm and cozy inspiration, Tracy and Sarah!

A beautiful, gray fall day in Oregon. Candles lit, the airedales sleeping by the fire, and Tracy Porter radio!
Thankyou for this delightful, very “present” hour we have just shared.

Tracy Porter,

You are inspiring! I am a huge fan and am happy to hear you on the radio.

So here is what I do … not a tradition, but my own little invention. When making chocolate chip cookies, I take a little of the uncooked cookie batter (avoiding the unmelted chips) and use it as a “frosting” over a warm cookie. It melts in your mouth!

So that is my “rethinking” of how to enjoy the ultimate in warm chocolate chip cookies… just out of the oven.

So that was my comment!
Beth Bush

Tracy and Sarah,
Great holiday entertaining tips on your show!
Love your anti-stress formula, enjoying the moment and if you miss something who cares! Thank you so much for all your inspiration, I’ve gleaned some great insight. You two are truly great “holiday therapists”!

Blogged about your radio show at http://mcphersontwins.blogspot.com/2009/11/tracy-porter-radio.html

thanks! Julia

Tracy and Sarah….wonderful show and I crack up constantly…..thanks for being such great hosts and giving such wonderful giveaways!!! YES to the cosmo vat for Turkey Day and who knew there was such a thing for gravy !?!?! Great to hear Kim in CA and Virginia on the radio!!! Gobble Gobble

Inspiration Fascination is Back! Enjoyed listening to you and Sarah today. You guys put me in the mood for Thanksgiving!

Hi Tracy!
I enjoyed talking to you and Sarah so much!
Lately my Mama and I have been doing lots of projects, and one of them is where we felt wool sweaters and then cut them up and make lots of thing out of them, such as capes or ponchos and Christmas stockings! It is so fun! We love your radio show and website, mostly we like were you show how to make the crafts and thing that you do! I am almost big enough to wear Mama’s clothes, and she has most of the outfits that I like from your store!
I can’t wait till next Wednsday so I can join you again!
Meghan

Great show today – you two have such great chemistry. Definately make sure to be on together again! My kids and I listened (while making baked apples!) and they loved the treasure hunt idea for Thanksgiving – especially using a map with clues on the the back. Our family does something similar – but because many of the cousins are quite young we set up teams of adults and children, with a little prize for everyone at the end.

Nice job Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Willett, I love to hear the laughter. Laughter will get you through the stresses of Holiday Entertaining! As always, I picked up some great little tidbits. Mrs. Willet…don’t forget the silly/crazy straws for your little kiddie bar!
xoxo love ya both…laughing…KK in Pewaukee.

Love the Holiday ideas! Will be back next week!

Hi Tracy and Sarah,

So nice to talk to you today! I will be bringing my disposable -leftover-tubs to Mom’s house so we can bring home all the leftovers properly this year! My biggest laugh during the show today was when Tracy asked about dressing up….I went straight to the turkey costume in my head! Thinking of John dressing up after catching that bird for you! I know what you meant though, and, no, we are casual here for Thanksgiving. That may change though!xoxo Kim

Tracy,
Love your new radio show! I have been a fan of yours since I started collecting your Annette dinnerware (almost 10 years ago)! You really have inspired me in so many ways! I do find such value in surrounding yourself with beautiful things and making time to do what you love! It is all about finding balance and enjoying this wonderful life!
Sincerely,
Jenifer

Great to hear the two of you together once again! I definately have “pie panic”! I make the pies for Thanksgiving and always make WAY too many. But, as Tracy mentioned, I am guaranteed a home-made pie which is important to me…..and NO fake potatoes either! Have a great “business” trip tomorrow wherever you may be going! Loved the show!

Hi Tracy & Sarah! Listening to you was so much FUN today!

Another great show! Can’t wait until next week….

Tracy + Sarah….really enjoyed the show today….thanks for sharing all of your terrific ideas and inspiration…looking forward to next week!….warmly, Kat

Tracy and Sarah,

What a great job you did on the radio show today. You inspired me to start planning for Thanksgiving! Fun to hear all the different traditions people have! Thank you for your generosity in offering the gift certificate.
Happy Birthday to Lady Pamela-writer/poet/friend extraordinaire!

Listened to the show today- can’t wait for even more! I just got my first ever order from you today, and I’m planning on wearing the Octavia combo tonight (it’s perfectly divine and so flattering!). I would be thrilled (would probably scream actually, haha) to win the shopping cert. I will probably be alone for Thanskgiving this year, but I’m still maybe going to make a few special recipes just because it’s fun (just have to make sure I either make a lot less or freeze what I don’t eat). I would love to hear little tips on dressing to flatter different shapes. From your years of modeling, I’m sure you’ve picked up lots of good tidbits – this short-waisted, long-legged, wide hipped, narrow-shouldered 5′2″ gal would love some insight

Another great show. Your callers had such wonderful traditions. Thank you for sharing with all of us.

Very bummed that I missed the show!!

I listened. . . I laughed. . . I was delighted!
You and Sarah exude charm and warmth together. The callers interactions were a highlight.
I’m so thankful for this radio time and all the goodness you bring to our lives.

Keep it coming girls! I loved the show today–it felt really relaxed and and just yummy. Lots of good ideas, things I hadn’t thought about . . . and the little girl caller was such a doll! I love everything you bring to us, from your radio show, to your videos, to your to-drool-over designs and home wares. I’m quite smitten with your style, Tracy, because it goes beyond just fashion — there’s a message there as well. I think that a person could fill a house with all the beautiful things in the world and somehow miss the point. I don’t want to miss the point as I try to evolve our space {beachy style house meets Tracy Porter}. I’m adding some new things {I received my huntress antlers set yesterday-LOVE!}, but I am also trying to use some of the old, encrusted things lurking in storage, like antiques I didn’t think I liked, etc. I feel like you are leading the way for me to see things in a different light. I like that.

Keep lighting the way Tracy! I’m right behind you. : )

Tracy & Sarah,

I love it that I can listen to you while working on my computer…..shhhh…don’t tell my boss!

Is there anything more charming and endearing than listening to two dear friends chat about the goodness of Thanksgiving? I think not! Sooooooooo fun!! I smiled the whole time I was listening,..as did my family since they were here to celebrate Veterans Day…God bless our troops!!!… and all our Vets and their families!!!…. God bless you too!
hmmm…….. Now, I think WE may just have to wear the bunny suits,…lololol,…how DO you girls get ANY work done??? I’d just be laughing through the day…….REALLY,…how GREAT would That be???…Congratulations on this new show business venture,..you are such a HIT!!!..and a mighty shout out to the girls who called in……that was a treat!!!…..

Hi Tracy! Today was my first day of “Hunting Widowhood”. My fiance is venturing up to Escanaba, MI (way up there!) through Thanksgiving. Thank God I had your radio show to ease me into this transition! I was giggling to myself while listening to you and Sarah talk about all of your luscious Thanksgiving rituals, traditions and ideas. If you only knew how I now spend my Thanksgivings! ;-0 This is the second year of this “new tradition” for me since I met the love of my life at 49. We spend it up in Escanaba in our “hunting camp”. There is only gas for heat and light (the refrigerator and stove are both gas too) There are deer heads EVERYWHERE. And I mean everywhere! No running water, no electricity. The outhouse is quite the pick me up in the winter (very chilly seat), and at night when all lights go out, you fall asleep to the lullaby of little mice scurrying around up and down the studs behind the walls. In spite of all of this, Dennis and I prepare a traditional gourmet Thanksgving meal for 12-20 people. And I do wear my Tracy Porter outfits. I can’t travel anywhere without you! So this year dear Tracy–I will think of you and Sarah and all of your lovely Thanksgiving embellishments. (Whenever you use your powder room–think of me as I will be trotting outside with my flashlight going to “the ladies room” with goosebumps). I do think I will also bring my Cointreau to add to our cranberry sauce. Hugs and Dirty Martini’s to you! Oh, and it would be so wonderful if you picked me!….I have so many things circled in your catalog! xo Happy Thanksgiving! xo….Nancy

Hey Loves!!
thank you so much for listening in today!! loved that we had callers!! thank you darlings!!! and for your lovely posts today and always….the cheer you bring is contagious to all of us, thank you for your honesty, your wisdom, your goodness…your willingness to hang out, your support for our company and all that we do, you inspire us to no end!!! Thanksgiving is such a wonderful topic, and was so fun to chatter on about…. I know that no matter what happens in any 24 hour period, i am thankful for so very much…i keep that front and center on brain everyday and every night…helps keep me humble…as if all of life doesn’t already riiight?!….
you are simply the best…..love to all!
kisses!
xoxo
T.

I can’t listen live because of pick up of my wild boys from school. I tried to listen to todays show but couldn’t find it. I do hope it will be posted later, I want to hear all the goodness!

I was able to listen to bits and pieces of your show today…in between customers coming into the store. I am going to curl up tonight in my comfy pj’s and listen again. I caught the tail end of the thanksgiving scavenger hunt…can’t wait to hear what that’s all about…sounds like something my boys would love. Keep up the good work. Hugs Christy

Loved today’s show Tracy. It was wonderful to hear Sarah again. Now if I could just win that prize!

Thanks again for all the inspiration…Tracy
Meghan you are too precious and please join us again next week sweetie,
xoxoxo
Diane

Kudos on another great show!!! I so enjoy listening to you both, Tracy and Sarah. You lift my spirits and make me laugh. Of course, for me, Thanksgiving is all about the food and family. But more importantly, it’s a wonderful time to reflect with a greatful heart on all that is good and blessed in my life. Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Can’t wait until next week!

Hi Tracy and Sarah:
Another fun show today. You two are like Lucy And Ethel without all the mishaps and just lots of laughs. I must say the topic of plastic rubbermaid tubs is very close to my heart-actually I may have you beat Tracy. I do have a bit of Obsessive Collective Disorder with holiday decorations. Hope you both enjoy your Thanksgiving and eat lots of Garlic it really helps the colds!! XOXO Jean

Loved the show today! Nearly spit out a mouthful of Earl Grey when you joked about suiting up in bunny costumes! You and Sarah are hysterical together, hope you’ll co-host again soon…

Hi Tracy!
Love the holiday chatter! Happy Veteran’s Day to all the vets and their families! I wore my paisley velvet pants and plum tunic to Disney World tonight and I received so many compliments and “ohh, where did you get those pants?” while I was waiting for the special retreat ceremony in the Magic Kingdom. I LOVE these paisley pants! They are so GROOVY;o) Thanks Tracy for helping me to find a clothing style I can wear as a 40ish yr old. It’s so hard being military and wearing basically the same clothes (blue or green) every single day for 20+ years and maintain any fashion sense at all. You wouldn’t believe some of the stuff people come up with when they are stationed overseas and are able to have clothes custom made. I think that is where I first saw a man wear a custom made bright yellow suit with shorts instead of pants. Thanks Tracy for getting me out of my cut off sweat pants and t-shirts!!

Hi Tracy,

Thank you for your lovely radio show. The addition of Cuantro to ones pantry truly sounds divine. Please carry on…..

Fun show today! I’m listening to it in the evening as I am at work during the live show. It’s so wonderful to hear your voice again and also SARAH’s! Yay! xoxo to you both!

Tracy & Sarah….loved listening (just now…late) to your radio show….congratulations….loved hearing your voices together again….hugs to you both.
Virginia….I got to hear your sweet voice too….what a treat!!

LOVE LOVE LOVE it – thank you for the show – to borrow from the movies – I left with an incredible lightness of being….

hi tracy & sarah — blooming buttercups. i’m thinking portion control at the holidays. violets, susanne

Tracy and Sarah!! It’s SO good to hear the two of you together – it’s been too long… I just now had a chance to sit down and listen to your show (still listening…) and now inspired to make Thanksgiving extra special this year. Thanks for the fun and laughs today, girls! ~ denise

Fun show today Tracy & Sarah….Happy Thanksgiving to all!!!!

Sad I missed the show but will have to catch it next week! Thank you for the blog posts

Tracy and Sarah…LOVE LOVE LOVED the show today..so fun to hear you two together!!! Pick me pick me for the FABULOUS giveaway!!! How so very generous of you! I also posted your radio banner on my blog…www.ciaobella1.blogspot.com….Happy Day Girls….xoxox

It was so good to know that after my 1:00 class I was going to be able to flip up my computer screen and listen to the show today! And Sarah! So good to hear your voice! I had been missing you from the “Inspiration Fascination” videos! The two of you are truly hilarious and, as always, full of so many fun and good ideas for all areas of life

Blessings to all!

Oh what a perfect show with you and Sarah!! Very full of “inspiration” and “fascination”!!
Funny and very inspiring…love you both
Tracy, big huge congrats on the show…it’s 11:36 and I just finished listening (after a long day of entertaining my son on his day off of school) and it was such a treat for me to enjoy all the tips, ideas and banter Keep it up~ I’m so loving it (like everything you touch it’s gold)
P.S. I agree there IS nothing like that homemade pumpkin pie on turkey day!!!

Tracy,
I am THANKFUL (everyday)for you, John and family, Sarah and the whole Tracy Porter team! Please do share the oyster stuffing recipe. It sounds delish! Happy Early Thanksgiving. Your radio show is so fun! Happiness abounds.

Lucy and Ethel indeed! But much more fashionable!! Today it was taking callers…next thing you know, you’ll be interviewing folks, and then on to hosting your TV show…spreading the goodness ever farther and wider! Feel better soon, and hugs to Sarah for coming back to Inspiration Fascination!!!

I can’t tell you what an inspiration you have been to me through the ups and downs I have been experiencing as of late-I treasure your approach to life-celebrating the moments as much as you can with family and loved ones. Its so easy to sink into despair, but you have helped me keep that spark going to always search for beauty and love everywhere. Thank you for that! You have really touched me in a way that has helped more than you will ever know. Thanks for all you do,

Andi

Hello Tracy and Sarah, Loved all the Turkey Talk!! Sarah, your idea for a kids bar is precious. Several years ago I gave my youngest son an island theme party, part of the party was a tiki bar (virgin drinks of course) and it was such a hit. We had daiquiris, mai tais, pina coladas, etc. Don’t forget to have gummy worms on the bar, they are great floating in drinks. Happy Thanksgiving!!

Love, Love, Love the show. So enjoyed the conversation with you and Sarah yesterday. Thank you for all your joy, cheerful stories, laughter, accents(!)and for just being you.

Always great fun!

Tracy & Sarah!…Loved your talk show! Fun and sweet ideas…Happy Thanksgiving!!

Hi girlies,

Hi facebooked your radio show!

Hope loads of people tune in!

Okay now the imporrtant part. How do I receive my coupon? ’cause I can’t wait to shop . . .

thanks
mary

yes girlies I forgot to link you to it.

silly me.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=558923525&ref=nf

thanks again.

mary

tracy ~
loved hearing you & sarah!!
KIM & VIRGINIA! loved to hear you durls, too!
♥ catie

Hello Tracy and Sarah,
How truely blessed you both are to have such a fabulous friendship! It was so fun listening to the show yesterday. You got to meet Meghan, one of “the Girls”. She has been talking about the “Call ins” all week… wondering who would call?… what would they talk about?…what would they say?!!
She was on cloud nine after talking to you both, and is still flying today! Meghan said she found a magic braclet last night in her dreams that aloud her to fly! HAPPY GIRL.. Thanks for making her feel so special.
Laura

Loved listening in!!!

Linked you to my blog…
http://www.russellandhillaryjordan.blogspot.com

PS- Can’t wait for my fashion goodies from you to come in the mail

I linked you in my blog! Love the style, the cheer, and the ideas!