Tracy Porter Blog… be inspired!

OK, have to share…..while I am watching this video I am hearing some funky cartoon music in the background. Very upbeat and very kid-like. I am thinking….wow, TRACY is really changing things today! Then it dawns on me to pause TP and the music STILL plays on……..oh, my 6 year old left his Cartoon Network game on at the same time and it is playing a lovely tune while TP talks! So funny to me! Rock on Tracy! Of course I buy flowers from the grocery store, they do a great job!

Well, it’s the umpteenth rainy day here in Boston, but you know what? I don’t care, because…
I just saw the cutest baby photo ever, and an equally darling photo of PAM’S sweet family! Her wonderful husband emailed them and I flew over here to post them – they should be up soon.
Visit the community page to see them – oh, he is a beautiful baby and they all look SO happy!
Her husband writes, “Sorry for the delay, but we have all been quite consumed with welcoming our beautiful baby Griffin into his new home.”
I would be too!
Welcome, Griffin, from your Aunties here at Tracy’s blog! And well done, PAM! Talk about having the world in your arms!

So funny that you featured this today. I just posted something about flowers on Cafe Fashionista a few minutes ago. Maybe the weather has us all in a floral mood!

Once again I am BLOWN AWAY by the beautiful comments from ALL of you!! You have all been such a part of this little guys birth!! I am home and resting and baby Finn is just a LOVE!! STEVE sent pictures to REBECCA this morning to post on the community….he also apologizes that he didn’t get a chance to blog. It was a busy weekend with family/friends and sports still! Little GRIFFIN’s arrival was MUCH more difficult than I had expected…all 3 of my other kids were born drug free and within a few hours…very easy! I figured this guy would do the same, so once again opted for no drugs and he was born “sunny side up”….VERY painful! But, of course I’d do it all again!! I’m looking forward to snuggling in bed all week with the babe especially since our weather here is cool and rain, rain, rain! So, let me tell you all again what it has meant to our family that you all have sent your love to us!! I treasure my time here on the TRACY blog with the sisterhood!! Little Finn is lucky to have you all for Aunties!! xoxo love and much thanks to you all!!!

PAM!!! you are blowing all of us away!! You just had your sweet FINN and are already blogging!! I for one bow down sis!!!
OH!! HE is so BEAUTIFUL….what an angel, and your family is about the most darling!! those smiles…loving, lovely…smiles!!
we send our love and kisses!!!
xoxoxo….REBECCA…thank you for helping PAM, and STEVE, thank you too!
IT is so yummy luscious warm here today, we’ll be hanging out at the pond tonight for sure…!! Can you say salty margarita…or shall i say can you taste it!
Cheers to all!!
xo
T.

Hello GORGEOUS SISTERS!!!!!……..Well Summertime has officially arrived my loves and I, like you all,……am as busy as a bee…. FLOWERS…yes TRACY love, you are a gardener indeed, and i bet you are working your gardens diligently…….enjoying the pond, the porch, the covered pier/ pagoda………and Joy Rapture,… little ducklings!!!! Yhea!!!!!….DO they have names yet???????…. That cute little GUS photo is ever so delightful…….I know the BOYS are loving the summer farm life, and all the fishing……oh my,….what a PARADISE you and Mr. TP have set up for those boys!!!!!!………
DURLS,… I have soooooo much catching up to do…….I see that DESIREE is far away on a vacation…… I think………..are you DESIREE love????????……and MAISIE is in Cornwall, chillaxing, and hanging out with the pirates………
PAM J has a full size stuffed bear in her house……..Don’t worry love,.. he is a family member…..doesn’t he have a name????? Then he will go with any decor you choose………No worries, just do your thing and decorate around him……..I think I…me…CAMEO,,….. would place an occasional table near one of his arms/ paws…. and place a silver tray on it with some martini glasses, a shaker,……… and a candle stick,…….that would add such a bit of class to that old bear!!!!!!!!……..
PAM love, thank you for the photos!!!!!!!…. so HAPPY for you……..and STEVE….
KIM in CA,… I am digging that LaROO……….he’s got some attitude, i bet!!!!!
KELLY love,…..what’s happening with the Farm…..how are those Turkeys???????…Have you named one ARTIST????…… You should,……she is a turkey indeed!!!!!!….. I think every living creature deserves a name…….even stuffed ones……….. I don’t know,….it’s just my way of thinking……
REBECCA,……Durl,…… I have indeed attacked the TP tabletop section…..just got the Verdi and Bella Luna Goblets today,……don’t look for them,….they flew…. and the Artisan plates….they are in the dishwasher right now…….and Oh my I just could not pass by the Pagoda tray……those shades of blue just rock my world…….ARTIST love,……would that Pagoda tray work with the new color you just painted your kitchen????
CLAUDINE,……I hope that handsome little JACK and the hairy dog are having a GRAND summer…….with only one child,…it is amazing how much they love their animals…….DEMI begged me to allow her to sleep with the dogs a few nights ago……..I hated to say no,…so I made her get out her camping gear and spread out with them on the floor………Let’s just say,…..she had a “THREE DOG NIGHT”…………they ALL slept until 8am the next morning……..can you believe?????
Well Sailing camp is over….for now,…. and Yes, CATIE, and PAM I do agree that sailing is wonderful,……and takes you away…..She will go back again in July……
The heat here is killing me……….already humid as a hot house here……..I can’t figure why the HAY I can’t grow Orchids in this humidity……..I am keeping my hair all tucked in a broad brim hat….. I look like COCO baby………most people in these parts don’t even know who she is…….and why am i living here????????…….What else is happening with everyone……missing you Durls……..ALL soulsisters…..stay safe this summer,….and don’t forget your sunscreen,……we ALL have to stay Gorgeous!!!!! Love you,….be back in a few, ….. to catch up!!!!!!
Cameoxoxooxoxo

Chiming in to say to PAM…your community pics just made my day..Oh such a beautiful family and an angelic baby. And you, my dear, look fab-u-lous!! So sorry the delivery was difficult. Isn’t it wonderful how that seems so far away already?!!!
PAM J, I loved CAMEO’s suggestion for your bear..You HAVE to use her tray idea and send us a pic!!!
DESIREE, so good to hear from you yesterday! I had a great time at NICKI’s on Saturday!!! I saw her lovely home ( TP would be proud) and met her beautiful children. We had fun…like we usually do when we get together……Off to watch a bit of The Tudors while I’m here alone for a bit!!
xoxo to all

Hellloo Lovelies~PAM…I cannot believe you are here blogging with all of us…I am sure you had to take time from staring into the BEAUTIFUL face of Baby GRIFFIN…he is truly a GORGEOUS little Guy!!! Hope you are resting and feeling well…((Hugs to You))…TRACY~I enjoyed this little “replay” as I LOVE going back and watching older videos…Thank you!…Summer Vacation officially kicked off today…everyone home from school…and in typical Seattle Fashion…poured yesterday for the first day of summer, and cloudy and cool today…but Hubby just had all the pavers delivered today for our new patio…so I think the SUN is holding out until I can sit on my new chaise with a glass of lemonade and read a magazine..”lets hope!!”…REBECCA & CLAUDINE~forgot to mention…BOTH of my bags arrived last week…ooohhh LLLLOOOVVVE!!! SO glad I picked up the Maritime tote because now it’s gone! Using the Mediterranean now and feel sooo chic!!! Thanks for the “nudge” GIRLS!!…HUGS to all!!!

OK, PAM – you are officially SUPERWOMAN! It’s so good to see you here, and I know you are being wise about resting, so I won’t even say “go take a nap!”
GRIFFIN is so handsome and sweet – you must be in love! Everyone in your family looks euphoric and the way they’re all arrayed around you, with Will holding baby Griffin…sigh…
I’m sorry to hear the birth was painful for you – it can be so intense – but you’re doing the right thing to get in bed and snuggle him during this gray weather we’re having – it’s perfect for that!
So, wishing you lots of tender care from your dear husband and children – I have no doubt that’s what you will receive! We are here for you when you choose to chime in, and also when you just don’t have the energy – we’ll keep things going and keep you in the loop!

CELINE – I saw your post from yesterday – congratulations on your blogiversary (is that a word?)! Two years – good for you! I’m going over there right now to leave a comment – http://www.celinescuisine.com!
KIM in CA – what a funny story! My kids use my computer sometimes too, and I have a tendency to have quite a few tabs open at once. Every now and then they accidentally close out of Firefox and all my tabs go away! Sometimes I’m able to restore them the next time, but sometimes they’re just gonzo! I’ve learned to bookmark…
CAFE FASHIONISTA – I just left a comment on your blog – my daughter has received the bouquet you featured as a birthday gift – it’s adorable!
TRACY – hope the pond and the margaritas fit the bill in the balmy weather – have one for me; it’s raining buckets here (cold ones!).
CAMEO – I knew it! Now you can post some pictures of your new finds in lovely places – how about another photo shoot??
GRETCHEN – What fun to hang out with NICKI and her family!
DAWN – first of all, Plum Blossom is just so scrumptious in her new purple glasses! Grace got glasses at that age too – and they were purple too! What a great photo! And I’m so glad you’re loving your new bags, and happy you grabbed a Maritime tote before they went away!
SANDI – Are you flooded out down there on the Cape?
The men in the family (hubby and Luke) are off to Warrior camp tomorrow, which means I get to do girls’ week with Grace and Anna. Lucky me!

PAM DARLING, how does one look so good right after giving birth? You are amazing Love! Baby FIN is an angel and he fits right in to your heavenly abode….I see lots of angels live there already. Kisses to all of you!
DAWN LOVE, I wish I could join you on the new pavers for that lemonade. We could be so entertained by PLUM BLOSSOM!!! A pair of glasses never looked so good…that girl can work it!
KELLY DEAR, I would be so honored to have a turkey named after me as Cameo mentioned…just don’t make him dinner!!!!
Summer is really here in the south. My gardenias are so beautiful and smell like heaven. I spent all day Saturday serving cold drinks to Mr. Perry as he worked in the yard. Hubby was playing golf with our son who won the tournament!!!! Way to go ANDY!!!
CAMEO DARLING, I am so glad DEMI is learning to sail and has enjoyed it so. That child is smarter than YOU!!!! I cannot wait to lunch with her. I did love your bear suggestions if he is standing on his hind legs. PAM J, you must show us!!!
I am busy painting again. Someone will be gifted on Wednesday. It’s so much fun sharing with you all.
SANDI…where are you today?
xoxo Dianne

I have a few teacups just waiting for some tiny roses – thanks for the inspiration!

Hello All!!
PAM! Oh that baby is defintely biteable:)Well, maybe just a little nibble:) SO cute! And your family couldn’t look any happier to welcome Griffin into your lives!
LADIES ALL! I have to squeeze some time in on this here blog! I miss you but I’m running — going out of town on Wednesday — stuff to get done! Hope all of you are well and enjoying the official start of summer.
Bump to TRACY! I think I owe you a few:)
Tomorrow perhaps…:)
Love, Mary Ann

TRACY… How nice to start the week with these beautiful 3 displays. I love each of them but the last display with silver tray was my favorite. Same here, I also make different bouquets from 1 large and display in our bedroom, kitchen and bathroom too!
We have 3 Magnolias trees in our garden the scent of Magnolias flowers is out of this world…Tracy I e-mailed you the Interview via your Customer service with Attention Tracy Porter as you said! Can’t wait to read it!
PAM I will look at your pictures…the first nights/ days can be exhausting for the parents, it will be easier and easier.
CAMEO I hope you can survive the humidity what about a fresh cold homemade lemonade!
REBECCA thank you for being a part of this contest I am so happy we are sharing the same passion for Healthy food amd Healthy life and thank you for posting again the link. Everyone can participate.. even Tracy! Rebecca I got your comment and address.. few more days and we will know who is the winner!
Have a good Evening everyone!

DURLS…..Good morning to you! I was one of the lucky ones yesterday, who received my catalog and I must say that it is filled with many beautiful treasures! Thank you TRACY! Everything you touch turns to gold including your extraordinary writing. I loved your poem on the inside cover. It truly reflects you and your vision! We are traveling at the moment, and the catalog came just as we were leaving! I couldn’t wait to blog to tell you all. I am ordering the green pants ASAP!!! Very hot day today…here in Indiana…my son’s college our will be HOT!!! But, I will be sporting my TP attire adorned with my beloved ORANGE tote…so why not sweat in style???? Have a great day!

I meant to say college “tour”, not “our”. For goodness sake….must get the coffee in me……

Good Morning!
TRACY, I got my catalogue on Saturday!! Your introductory words sang to my heart – as Anne Marie stated, it was a poem! Lovely writing!
And the photos of your children and Grandma Lucy were twinkling like summer fireflies. Thank you and your team for all the creativity that went into your catalogue – every page is full of artistry, color, pattern, nostalgia, and summery delights!
Dripping humidity and hot sun here this week in Minnesota – I am loving it! I wait all year for a day like this. Out on the deck journaling and reading early this morning – smelling my pink “Wonder” rose bush on the deck – puttering with the pots of flowers – morning coffee and toast amidst birdsong and view of the calm, blue lake. The simple pleasures of sum, sum, summertime are dreamy!
May all of you darlings enjoy your day!

DURLS,…….Happy Tuesday Morning!!!!!….getting ready to take DEMI and a friend to see “UP”…….no mascara has been applied,… and tissues are in the purse!!!!!!
CELINE,…..ice cold lemonade is EXACTLY what I need to make today for the girls and pour moi………thanks love….
JENNY in KY,…sailing around the Bahama islands…..ahhhhhhhhhhh…….let’s ask your friends for another trip, and I shall join you love…..but I’m not going without MARY ANN, she will keep us safe!!!!
TRACY love,…..where’s my catalogue???????
PAMELA,…..sooooo happy you love the dripping humidity………..try it everyday,… for four months, and then write me a story in your journal!!!!! ………seriously,…….. I do sooooo love to read your words love, ………….about end of August,…I may ask you to write some soothing, COOLING, words for my soul……….get ready love!
Saint SANDI love, thank you for your prayers,….we got the offer yesterday…. on our condo…..an insane offer…but none the less………….we shall see……keep praying for a pleasant closing…….IF we go with it…
Ta Ta DURLS,…you know I love ALL of you Gorgeous Souls!!!!!!!!!
Cameoxxoxo
PAM,….oxoxoxo to GRIFFIN!
DAWN,…oxoxoox to PLUM BLOSSOM!

GOOD MORNING GIRL’S,
How about that beautiful baby boy! I could just eat him up. I would probably never put him down! PAM, I hope you are resting…

I wanted to let you know that I posted pictures of one of our other Pam’s…I saw PAMELA last weekend and I am sharing that with you. PAMELA, calms my heart and soul.
Visit the community to see how special she is!

The other girl that calms my soul, but makes my heart PITTER-PATTER would be that TRACY GIRL! THE CATALOG, AMAZING! It was so much fun to sit outside and have some ‘me time’ and look through it. The pictures are so great! THE SALE items are quickly finding their way to my closet….Even if they DON”T FIT ME YET! It is my motivation.

It is finally really heating up here in MN. This is when it kills me…I want, I need to be on the water so bad!!!!
The family boat is in WISC. Maybe next year for a MN boat!
CHEERS, GIRL’s…to a GREAT TUESDAY for US ALL!

Ahhh, WOMEN! I’m working on a sewing project with a deadline of…TODAY (aaack!)…and I was thinking of you. Thought I’d take a break, stretch my back, and let you all know how encouraging it is to witness women loving, encouraging, and accepting each other in all our likenesses and differences. I have preferred the company of men all my life because, for better or worse, what you see is what you get. But I’m so encouraged to see something DIFFERENT in you women than what I’ve experienced all my life. Inspiring! Cheers and Blessings to ALL!

Just ordered three more things from the CLEARANCE… with the “Secret Sale” discount!!! (an additional 40%??!!) WOW!
(thank you TRACY!)
I am wearing the soft and feminine Tranquilty blouse today…just LOVE it!!!!Wore the pretty Poet blouse on Sunday…feels so light and airy you feel like you are wearing nothing at all… which is lovely on a warm day…Oh.. and the melliflous ruffled tank is SOOO pretty… and more ’substantial’ than I thought in the photo, with a lining in the front so wearing it without a bra on a hot summer day (I am SURE we will have some of those soon enough here on Cape Cod!!)and the vintage pin on the front is SOOO pretty!
PAM~ How are you and little Griffin today?… Lots and Lots of RAIN again today… I think that in the past 30 days, we have had only 6 days of sunshine….(I’m off to work on the ARK!)….then some sea stones for a few customers.. (including some of my TP Sisters.)
big hug… much love..
REBECCA… lots of rain for you too??My goodness… day after day after day…. and no sunshine in the predictions for many days to come…I am going to think ONLY “Sunny Thoughts”!!
love to all~*~*~*~Sandi

oh… just checking with a question…
I notice there are lots of new fashion videos up… but I cannot get them to play…is it just my computer… or anyone else having this challenge?…. oooh frustrating…;)
~*~*~*~Sandi

OK. Finally a break!
Helllllllo Bettys!!!
TRACY – Ooooh what a sale! Love the ducky pic too! oh, and Bump! And like you and KIM said – Grocery store flowers are THE way to go in the off season….PAM – Hope your hurts are unhurting! How’s your blessed life today? Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!…REBECCA – You are the MVP of the blog! Thanks for the Griffin info and pics. And we in the midwest are blowing as hard as we can to woosh this HOT, SUNNY weather your way!! We are traveling to my brother’s in NJ tomorrow and he emailed me this this morning,
“I saw an bright orange orb on the horizon this morning. Ancient tales speak of it but I’m not familiar. Perhaps it’s some sort of sign?”
I think he’s been missing the sun too!
Huff and Puff…..! Oh and he’s promised TP Margaritas will be waiting on the patio for us:)…PAM J – Post those bear pics on the double! We are all for wildlife around here!…CAMEO, oh Cameo! Do you gift the UPS Man chocolates at Christmas like I do??? Sounds like he is practically a member of the FAMILY for all the packages he has to deliver to YOU!! ALAS! Such is the price of the perfect party table! YES! Keep dear DEMI up to date on her sailing studies — she simply CAN’T let me down!! Hoping your condo dispatching goes off without a hitch!! My sister saw Up with her kids and said it may just be the BEST movie she’s ever seen. It’s on my must see list too. Thanks to everyone for the enthusiastic recommendations!… GRETCHEN – You and NICKI sound like next-door-neighbor Soul Sisters! Lucky Ducks!…OH DAWN! – So happy to hear about the bags! I knew you would see the wisdom of the understudy bag! Especially with REBECCA and CLAUDINE to light the way! PB thanks you too:)…ARTIST – aka Painting Fiend!! – You are the best Garden Mistress! I’m sure Mr. Perry condiders himself lucky to have you. I bet that when he goes to The Head Gardeners Convention he brags to all his fellow Head Gardeners about his good fortune! And good to hear about the tournament outcome! Don’t you love those ear to ear smiles:)…ANNE MARIE – Sweating in Indiana in style?! Wish I could see your glowy face!!…PAMELA – I’m hoping for as DREAMY a sum sum summer as you’ve had these days!! Thanks for the picture-in-my-mind:)…CLAUDINE – Thanks for the thanks for the thanks:) Pick a date…I’m THERE!!…ALICIA – I’ve always said that about the guys…WYSIWYG!! But you are right, thse special ladies are one of a kind:)…SANDI – We’re wooshing the sun to you too!!!!!…KELLY, dear Kelly? Where for art THOU???! The menfolk MUST be back by now. Or are you still immersed in chick flicks??? OR perhaps you’re immersed in turkey feathers??? Send out a signal…throw us a line…:)
Love to my Bettys
Mary Ann

oh MARY ANN~ I always love when you write. and.. I laughed when I read your brother’s line about the orange orb in the sky…and ancient tales….I know EXACTLY what he means… except we are not even seeing a hint of an orange orb….perhaps one day soon….and please keep blowing those warm, sunny days our way.
ALICIA~ I am SO happy that you are here with us… and that you have found peace in our ’safe harbor’…it IS a VERY, VERY Special place …this sisterhood. With a grateful heart~*~*~*~Sandi

LOVES!!!
Happy sweaty day….( happily mind you)…..11 more ducklings born this morning….possibly more, couldn’t pry old BLUE off her clutch….but all those fuzzy babes make me wild!!
Glad you like the catalog, thank you for your lovely comments my girls…you are the best, really appreciate it! so happy you are loving the clearance….yipee! I know…we all love a fabulous deal! Thank you darlings for shopping!MARY ANN…bump to you!
CAMEO…..I do hope you LOVED ..”UP”…i am telling you i barely made it through, soaked up every dam hanky i had. Lovely…..simply lovely.
SANDI…sorry, the videos go up then unfortunately take a moment to go live…i get frustrated by this as well ….always something to work on with the tech side! ALICIA…could not agree more…our differences are too good…..!! ..and dyes, this is an encouraging place, i can tell you first hand!! KELLY G!! i love your spirit and positive attitude!xxx
CELINE, I got your questions, I am on it this week!! xoxo, thanks again for thinking of me!!!
We had a fabulous hot night, margaritas…play outside, a family swim in the pond….truly summer really is here, and it makes me SO very delighted!!!!
xoxo
Cheers my loves!
T.

Thanks TRACY~
I was finally able to get the first few ‘pants’ videos to work… but not the others.. (yet)… I am sure all will work perfectly in time… and I am patient and will happily wait for this goodness! …. My heart is smiling at the thoughts of margaritas by the pond… AND a swim! oooooh…be still my heart.. ~*~*~*~Sandi

Sunny SANDI – (no matter the weather!)
YOU make ME smile:)!!!

Hello Durls…a quickie on the flip side between golf lessons, summer school and swim lessons….busy busy. PAM, so loving that you get to snuggle with GRIFFIN’S warm and fuzzy little self Nothing better in the world!!!! Just perfect CAMEO…so true on my little guy loving his dog. The bond is tight and they are the best of friends. Also loving all the goodies from TP you’ve gotten–would love to see pic’s of the event–and I bet you do give your UPS man chocolates…as I’m sure he/she gently places your packages on the front steps Would love to see pic’s of DEMI sailing–and you’re right….MARY ANN must be aboard….such fun!!! DAWN…so jealous you got that Maritime…I did not Hoping she just pops up in the future again. Love PLUM BLOSSOMS glasses, too!!! I bet it was hard picking just one pair out. PAM J….welcome and I agree with CAMEO on the table and sticks…I think she knows what she’s talking about and if there is any way you could post on the board I’m sure you’d get some great feedback. I bet that bear is one beauty and the shed chandy sounds really quite interesting. MARY CLAIRE….hi back and hot isn’t it? Finally summer’s here, but whew, need a dip or a hose to handle the heat. MARY ANN…have a great time in NJ with your brother TRACY…congrats on all those ducklings and love your new catalog….ANNE-MARIE said it best with your entries and they touch all of us. Thanks for the secret sale, too–you can never have too much TRACY PORTER in your home and life, right? I think not–CHEERS ladies and have a great evening!!!!

Hello Ladies -
I thought I’d throw this out there…
I got the Urban Jacket and it is SO cool and it fits well in the shoulders BUT is too big everywhere else — well especially in the, um, chest-ish area:) Well, I am sending it back to TP for credit but I thought, because it is a SUPER RARE size Extra Large(!), that I should give any of you who are, um, more endowed in the chest-ish area:)a chance to speak up for it first. We could figure something out or maybe the lovely people in Customer Service could hold it for you…I don’t know…I know I was really lucky to come upon it….
I hope I’m not out of line with this:)
Mary Ann

MARY ANN~ You are so very thoughtful to write about the x-large Urban jacket. (I own it too and it IS special!!! I get compliments from EVERYONE when I wear it)… I am sure there will be someone who will be very grateful that this size is available! (and I do not think you could EVER be out of line!)
love~*~*~*~Sandi

MARY ANN, MARY ANN…
calling out desperately for the
XL URBAN JACKET…I WANT IT, WANT IT, I WANT IT!!!
This may be my LUCKY DAY!
E-mail me girlie…I have been checking back often to see if an XL popped back into stock…
yeah, yeah, yeah!

Feeling especially grateful today…
May you each be greeted by blessings of abundance in whatever form they would mean the most to you (hot, sweaty weather; rainy, grey weather; 11 new ducklings; one scrumptious new baby; a vacation with family; the right-sized Urban Jacket….)
And I would like to be the first to congratulate you, TRACY, on the new jewelry – it is beautiful in every way! Each piece is exquisite. Also, the way in which the pieces complement those in your other collections is like a symphony of delights. Proving that you truly are the Goddess of All Things Beautiful!

REBECCA, I am grateful for you and your writing! You have been a ray of sunshine on here, even with all your rainy, cloudy weather, you “carry the sunshine in your heart” and spread it around to others. We are so lucky to have someone like you with us! Thank you for your uplifting spirit all these past days and today! Love to you and your precious family.
CAMEO, how was the cool, dark cave of the movie theater featuring UP? A matinee with AC is one of the simple pleasures of summer, too! Love to you and Demi!
KELLY G., you were one stylish woman on Saturday with your TP Kelly Green Croc bag! You can light up any room with your enthusiasm! I will see you tomorrow for the Fairy Garden time. Girls, click on Kelly’s name to see her creative process on the TRACY-themed quilt she is making. She is amazing!!
GRETCHEN and NICKI, I love hearing about your times together and how close you are becoming! So many kindred spirits here – it’s a beautiful thing to be part of. Hugs to you!
ARTIST, tell Andy congratulations for the golf tournament – that is SUPER!! I love that you have a gardenia plant – I go right back in time when I smell that fragrance!
MARY ANN, Happy Dreamy Travels! Your brother has your same gift for words and humor. Oh, the times and conversations you two must have together! Have fun, darling!
SANDI and PAM, You are our sunshine, our lovely sunshine, you make us happy when skies are gray, you’ll never know dears, how much we love you, may the sun shine bright on your day!
DEANNA, with the teacups and roses. Just want to say Hi! Your name is pretty.
TRACY, Make Way For Ducklings!! Remember that classic book? Cheers back! Happy Summer!
Here comes some fairy dust*~*~*~*~*

REBECCA~ I TOO am grateful for your writing (always)… especially today. As you know ‘gratitude’ is…pretty much… my ‘mantra’…and you expressed yourself so beautifully today, that I just had to say ‘thank you dear sister’. We love you.. and ALL that you are!
PAMELA~ You TOO are wonderfully expressive in your writings and we love to read your sweet and treasured words as well…
And… TO ALL MY OTHER SISTERS out there who write on the blog… your words always touch my heart as well…. your sass… your wit.. your humor.. your tenderness… you ’southern charm’… your Yankee wisdom… all of it… I LOVE it all!!! and EACH one of you dear treasures… my life is SO MUCH more beautiful because of each of you… and.. ESPECIALLY YOU… Miss Beautiful, Exquisite TRACY!!!
PAMELA (thank you for serenading PAM and I in your post… that brought back sweet memories… PAM.. are you old enough to remember this song?…. )
REBECCA~ Thank you also… for posting the beautiful ‘Goddess inspired photo’ of you wearing the EMPRESS TOP… It got me to push the BUY button and it arrived two days ago… I tried it on last night and ‘played around’ with the many different looks it can give.. with the pretty sash silk belt tied as a ’scarf’ intertwined within in the neck.. hanging down… with a pretty pin in the middle…hhmmmm… if anyone want to see a photo of just ONE of the looks.. let me know and I will try it back on and get out my camera…
love, love, love~*~*~*~Sandi

PAMELA~ Thank you for your ’serenad’ of “You are my sunshine to PAM and I .. and REBECCA I know)
and… oh my goodness “Make Way for Ducklings”???…. oh precious is that story?..
and of course PAM and REBECCA and I are devotees of that story since it all takes place in the peaceful and beautiful Boston Public Gardens…
Did you know that there is the sweetest sculpture of the Mama Duck and her baby ducklings in the there?…
Here is a link to take you right to a lovely photo of them … in all their splendor..
http://www.freefoto.com/preview/1211-06-10?ffid=1211-06-10
love and light on ‘ducklings feet’~*~*~*~Sandi

Good afternoon and hello to all you beautiful durls!
I MUST put in a word about my latest purchase that arrived yesterday….the Maldives Belt!!!!
If you have the Maldives Bracelet and love it……..WOW…….you will LOVE the belt! It is gorgeous AND talk about green onyx….there are 14 generous pieces in this belt…….RUN, DON’T WALK, and take another look!!!
This is a TIMELESS CLASSIC, exceptionally well made, adjustable, and has Tracy’s Logo on the end….a true TP collector piece!!!!!! Scrumptious, yummy, incredible, exceptional, out of this world…. AMAZING!!!!
And now…. at this “clearance40″ price….I am back for another for a friend!!!!

Sandi Darling, I loved viewing the sculpture of the mother duck and her little ones. Thank you for bringing back such joyful memories. When I was very young my sister and I had a pet duck named PAUL! Of course, after the Beatle with shaggy hair. We adored him and because of that, finally gave him up to a nearby pond. Ducks have always been dear to my heart since loving Paul. The sculpture put a smile on my face!!
Tracy, I did receive my new catalog…very artistially done. Thank you! I am still thinking about those antlers. Since Gretchen has gifted me with the grand kahuna of antlers I am afraid it might be too much. Any opinions are welcome.
Pam Sweetie, I hope you are cherishing every minute with Griffin. Kiss his sweet head for me. I also hope you can get some rest. Is that possible for a mother of four!!!?
Kelly G, I am so glad you got the jacket. That is the very way I obtained the Vintage Coat.What wonderful sisters we all are!
Cameo Darling, sell that condo and come out to play!!! All this work is making you a very dull bird!!
xoxo

Hello Girls~ I have been reading the chatter all day, but just had a minute to write my own “Hello”!…REBECCA~I lOVED your reminder of GRATITUDE today no matter what form it comes in…so lovely…SANDI & PAMELA~you both are also such wonderful writers of Gratitude…it is always so uplifting to pop in and read…KELLY G~I am so excited for you that you get MaryAnn’s Urban jacket what a SCORE!!…TRACY~Thank you for the “secret sale”…I was able to FINALLY grab my Violet Vamps!!!! TRA LAAA…I am thrilled!!!…oh and 11 more DUCKLINGS…ooooh I have such farm envy!!!!…Love to all!!! Good night!!!

YOOHOO, MARY ANN…
XL URBAN JACKET!
We need to discuss…

Happy Thursday! I’m finally catching up on videos, and TRACY, I love this one! I love to arrange flowers, it’s one of my great loves, it just makes my heart happy! Speaking of flowers, ARTIST, your gardenias sound absolutely divine! I love them so much, I had to have them in my wedding bouquet, but it was one of my biggest splurges because we were married on Christmas Eve, and that’s not exactly prime season for gardenias!LOL! Congratulations to Andy!!!!! PAM, kiss that precious little Fin for me, he’s completely scrumptous! I know he has a wonderful bunch of groupies in his brothers and sister! KELLYG, the TracyP inspired quilt pattern looks GORGEOUS!!!! I can’t wait to see it! DAWN your Plum Blossom is just entirely too sweet! She probably looked fabulous in every pair of glasses she tried on! Friends of ours moved to China to help Chinese orphans, and here’s the link to an interview they did they inspire me!
http://www.savinglevi.com/pages/radio-focus-on-the-family-interview/ REBECCA, I loved your thoughts on gratitude, I needed to be reminded of that today, you and SANDI are always sooooo very encouraging!!!! CAMEO, I’m totally with you on the hot and humid thing. It’s going to be in the 90s here in Maryland today, and it’s humid and sticky, and yucky. I think I liked the weather best when we lived in Scotland, yes it rained alot, but it never got hot! I think I’m the only person on the planet that doesn’t like the heat??? Oh well, I love the gorgeous flowers in my garden and I’m grateful for the yummy fresh blueberries and melons so in abundance right now! MARYANN, I love to read what you write, you make me smile! I think I’ve blethered on long enough, I’m sure I’ve missed someone I wanted to shout out to, but I’m so grateful for all of you! Blessings……

ANNIE~Thank you for the interview link! I read Saving Levi…and what a small world that they are friends of yours!!! They inspire me as well…I cant wait to listen to their interview! Thank you again! xoxo

After watching your awesome tips on flowers, I dug a tea cup and saucer out of my cabinet, and instead of tossing the blooms that I wacked back on the petunias, I stuck them all in the cup. Simply beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration!
Jo