Tracy Porter Blog… be inspired!

Tracy, I loved this! It’s just what I want to do to the powder room. The walls are painted and I do love them but the room is not complete. I need to fluff it up! I am begging you gals out there for more advice. LOL Love hearing from all of you.

Gretchen, you must tell about your foyer. It’s delightful and so Tracy!

Good golly miss Tracy….FAAABBBUUUULLLLOOUUSS! I loved watching you come through the door…what will she drag in here next? Just soooo coooool!
Thanks for talking us through this process..so great!!!! Xoxo Desiree

AHHHH! Soulfulness achieved! I have that same set of figural bird salt and peppers! Have to take them out of the china cabinet and “vignette” with them. That green Han horse is gorgeous- is it one of your designs? I love the way you use the lantern to hold your hydrangea stems- so artful. Also, couldn’t help but notice the tiny golden foo dogs perched on the molding by the doors….

Artist- Could you send me a pic, too? I’m at petmail@bellsouth.net. I’m dying to see your peacock!!

Also, I want to out a big plug out for Emily, another talented bloggette. I purchased a gorgeous vintagey, soulful necklace and vintage wallet from her Etsy site. They are so beautiful, Lady Em! And the packaging could not have been prettier! They arrived yesterday and I’m wearing the necklace today. Thank you so much!!!

Tracy, I just love foyers. I do wish mine was bigger and not so narrow. I would love a round table to great guests. And Tracy, there are so many things I love about you, but one thing is that you talk with your hands. I mean you really talk with your hands!! I do the same and without realizing it!! Anyway, I think this is something very cute about you : ). And JENNIFER, wow, thank you so much for purchasing from me! I had no idea you were a TP reader. I really appreciate your comments on this blog. If others are interested in seeing my stuff you can click on my name or go to http://www.LadyEM.etsy.com. And last but not least, “hi” LISA in Littleton. I’m your neighbor in Highlands Ranch!

Quite simply–yummy!

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just what I needed this am….a distraction to working out and computer work but how glorious!!!!!! I LOVED the fact that you showed us your “layering” technique in and out of the room…so fun to watch you bring your treasures into a space…It’s that time of year when we’re all ready for something new…spring is coming soon…I can feel the need to be refreshed by looking at the same space but in a whole new way!!! Many thanks for the inspiration:) P.S. I LOVE hydranga’s (sp?) too..they are great no matter what time of year!

Emily, I just visited your Etsy shop. I love you pieces, especially the Madonna bottle. Thanks for sharing. Tracy’s site gathers such talent!!

EMILY~
Lovely pieces you create! Thank you for sharing with us… Talented indeed.
~*~*~*~ Sandi

Oh Tracy that all I can say is LOVELY!!!! I just love watching you pull things together. Ladies, I own a little gift store in my small town on Ada, Ok and this sight is such an inspiration for me. I love getting on here and reading all your delicious comments and letting my creative side be filled with extraordinary ideas. Tracy keep it coming and ladies don’t stop commenting you don’t know how you keep me feeling alive. Oh artist I would love to see the peacock http://www.thebrownbox@sbcglobal.net
Can’t wait to chat tomorrow. Oh I have another “OH” who is singing that song at the end–I need that. I remember hearing that on here some other time. It makes me smile:)

Tracy — you are my spot of cheer each day. I can’t wait to get a dose of you every day —
my day doesn’t start until I get my Tracy fix! You have given me ideas for decorating any area and I thank you for that. I like that you are kind to my pocket book theses days. Thank you!

Christy- the song is World in My Arms by Pamela Wyn Shanon
Emily- I just checked out your Etsy shop- looove it!(in opera of course!!) The jewelry pieces are so unique and funky…i just might have to own one!
Artist- We received the photos of your lovely powder room- how beautiful! I know that when Sarah & Tracy have a chance to look at the photos- they will absolutely love it!
Have a lovely day all!!!

Tracy, everytime you do one of these videos where you pull things together that you already have is just so killer!!! That table is to die for and please don’t tease us. Bring it back someday soon…Love it. My foyer is very narrow as the stairs are in that space, but I did seem to fit a small metal table and vingette’d (sp) as much as I could, but now after this I must do more!!!! Happy trails to you and Sarah and don’t fill up on the shark lips Hope you find many goodies to bring back and show us.

Tracy love, You are right,….. this is sooooo N’awlins!!!! I lived there for several years and this is exactly what is going on there…… That French blood that runs through your veins…….. is on target!…. Love your idea,…… and I do as well,…. have a big ornate chunky chair in the foyer…..My hubby says I need to put wheels on all of our furniture!… I love to move things around often…… About once a month, my VISUAL NEEDS change….. so I start the process of moving …… It can sometimes be quite a workout,…. so I skip the gym on that day!…. I have learned to position a heavy piece of furniture on a blanket,…… and PULL…….. it will save your back love!!!!!… But I DO so agree……scratches on the floor have so much character!!! …Hope all is well…… in the big Hong Kong!!!!
Emily….. thanks for sharing…..Love the cuff bracelet!!!
Artist,……as I mentioned before, I would look for something bamboo to add to your powder room…… and paint it gold…….gold bamboo would look smashing with your peacocks and crabapples! Have you checked out Tracy’s lighting???… she has such
a great sale going on…. I think I would try to get one of her signature pieces…….. go big /gaudy for the chandelier…… those peacocks need to be grazing under something magical!!!!!! ……Cameoxoxo

Artist, looks like the Gilded Seaside lights I suggested a few blogs away,…… are already sold out. How high is your ceiling in the powder room?

So cool, Tracy! I wish we could just walk through your house with you to see what you have going on in each room – a virtual tour of sorts. This foyer tidbit was fab! You are an inspiration!

Tracy – your ability to layer and delight our senses is unmatched. I’m about to run through the house to amp up my foyer…before friends come over this evening. Love, love this – and I was dying over you draggin’ the furniture. I do this all the time. Note: buy “coasters” from Home Depot, stick under furniture. It allows you to move THE biggest pieces in your home!

Tracy, LOVE the finished product…A new room in 20 minutes flat…

Ok all, my foyer, my design challenge….Does anyone have a room in their home that challenges you? For 12 years? I do and it happens to be my foyer. I should post pictures to get some ideas from you all…..hmmm….

Thanks for all your comments about my etsy shop. Hope you will visit again as I list new stuff all the time. Artist, I once saw a powder room in a magazine where they removed the doors from the vanity and replaced with fabric just to bring in another texture. I think velvet embellished with tapestry trim or tassels would spice up your gorgeous powder room! If you have a pedestal sink, this will of course not work, but just an idea!

Forgot to mention—–Shawn, yes, send pictures of your foyer or post on your blog, which by the way, is wonderful!

You are so funny! You remind me way too much of myself. Your home is just delightful. I love watching you make it the most comfortable place to be in. Keep the inspiration coming.xoxo

Tracy, a few questions…When you said “burlap” on your chair did you really mean burlap, the scratchy stuff or some “burlap-like” fabric? I’m always looking to cover up stains from teenagers or cat and dog scratches!! Also, did I see 2 different patterns of flocked wallpaper in that room? LOOOOVVVEE!! I did “Tracy-up” my foyer and it looks pretty good…London wall and all, but I really either want to paint it red or use flocked wallpaper. I’m working up to it! Back to work now. You all are a great lunchtime break for me! ( I just ate leftover Tabboleh for lunch. It’s even better today than it was last night.) Tracy, one day how about making scones with us. Nothing better with your tea!! I’ve been experimenting with them, trying to find the perfect scone. I bet you have a great recipe to share, don’t you?! P.S. Artist, I like Cameo’s idea about gold bamboo!

Gretchen and girls, I ordered the Anthropology Tea House olive green glass door knob for the powder room. Pam suggested I look there and she was spot on! Cameo, I don’t have room for a bamboo shelf, would a gold bamboo wastebasket do? How do you feel about leopard hand towels? Help me please! LOL

Shawn, post your foyer on your site and we will run over and voice our opinions. This group can do it…look what they did for me.

Christy, I tried sending you the powder room pics and it came back. Do you have another address?

Emily – love your goods on Etsy. Texans love belt buckles!!!! And I especially love the turquoise/pearl bracelet. Tracy – you are a magnet for sucy creative types. And, then some of us that are not (uuuuhhhhuuummm)…learn from all of you!!! All of you MUST visit Shawn at Buttercup Farm – her blog is eye candy!!!!

I would lllloooovvvveee to see the powder room pics too!
Anne

I live in a townhome and my entry is like Boom! you’re in the door and up a stairway you go. You can’t even turn around. So what I do is make little vignettes going up the stairway using candles, angels, books, birds, etc. . .
I change it every month but I still am able to welcome people with a candlelit entry. Everyone loves it.
Tracy, thanks for wearing that Winsome top. It looks divine on you! I just ordered it this weekend and love the way you showed it with jeans, belt, and tee underneath. Now I’m more excited than ever for it to arrive!
Your foyer is a total WOW! Loved the music added to this, too. “I’ve got the world in my arms. . . ” Your design makes our souls sing!

OOPS! Forgot to include my email address:
Piscesstreet@aol.com
Thanks!
Anne

Artist- not to sound too matchy, matchy but I think towels in a dark coral/persimmon would look smashing with that beautiful scroll work you painted…and YES a gold bamboo wastebasket!

Emily- wore my new “time to open your heart”necklace today. My 4 year old thoroughly checked it out- I read her the message and we examined the keyhole and watch face VERY carefully- her favorite part of course was the sparkly heart. Then she looked up at me with big, blue, wonder eyes and said “but Mommy- where’s the key?” At which point I scooped her up in huge bear hug and told her that she was the key! I wish you could have seen the look on her face!!!

Tracy – I love the way you have layered your beautiful plum top into an everyday wardrobe! Very neat! I might just have to go buy that piece after all;o)

Christy in Ada – You may know some relatives of mine – the Coffee’s?? Patsy, Ed, Dennis, and Danny?? Ring a bell?

Jennifer, Your story really melts my heart! All of those pieces just came together. I never meant for it to happen, but when it did I was very happy with the results. Glad you are enjoying it so much and thanks for sharing your story about your daughter.

I am so inspired! I feel like going in and saying “Hurry up on my new house,” to the very kind workers so I can get to work decorating that foyer! It’s long and tall with 25 foot ceilings so will be a challenge but now I feel up to the task:) Can’t wait to welcome some of our beautiful natural elements in. The other great news is that when our home is finished, I will have the Granny Unit as a beautiful Wine Country rental home for all Tracy Porter fans who are ready to visit Sonoma County, CA!
True confession: I LOVE this song that Tracy uses in her Unplugged video so much and very excited to have the artist and name – I actually turn on my computer and play it sometimes when I am in need of a “pick up”. Just makes me think of a more beautiful world and my role in working toward that goal.
I am so excited to share Barefoot Books with all of you classy women who visit each day – enjoy! … Emily, I will be visiting your Etsy again – love your designs!

Hello Ladies…oh this video is sooo inspirational…so much so that I did a little change today in my entry/foyer…however, I would LOVE some other ideas…SO, I CANNOT believe I am doing this but everyone here is so inspirational, supportive and creative that I thought I would post pics of my entry on another blog I have that I really haven’t posted to in awhile and I would love it if you all would give me your ideas/thoughts.

It is not in the budget to do a major “re-do”, but I would love some ideas I can do now!

Alright, so here it goes…the address is http://www.ciaobella.blogspot.com (hope I have given you enough to go on!) You can leave comments in the comment section on the blog if you would like~

xoxo

OOPS sorry…its http://www.ciaobella1.blogspot.com

Artist love,
Can you fit a small double shelf of some sort above the toilet for hand towels?…. If so, find a bamboo waste basket and a bamboo shelf and paint those babies gold!… Tuck leopard hand towels( good idea ) in there, and a few real peacock feathers with a birds nest and a few branches ! You don’t have to even hang the shelves.!!!….. sit them on the floor beside the vanity……or find a few different styles of lanterns and place them near the toilet on the floor….. scatter them about,…..light them when guests come over….. Excuse me …….ladies, but I am soooo taking over this blog……..( just kidding you silly souls ) ….Tracy DID NOT not ask me to ……….but I am volunteering!!!…. When she gets back,…. I will move over…. and shut up!!!!! …. In the mean time….. Artist,…..listen to your sister…….OK, Virginia……instead of France this week I will go to Buttercup farm!!!!…. Shawn, yes…..please post your photos of this foyer that is causing you such pain and we will try to help you……Pamela, that Winsome top is killer……let us know when it arrives and tell us what you think…..Jennifer, give that little Angel Dove a kiss for us……that is soooo sweet!…….Dawn,….My love to Plum Blossom,…….Pam,……did you receive your Mediterranean tote?…. Melissa, is Murphy doing better adjusting to the snow?… Rebecca and Kelly, where are you…. Carol Miller…????? Sandi, glad Hubby is feeling better, Stephanie love, I know exactly what you mean about procrastination when it comes to a work out…… Claudine…. you have got this small foyer thing figured out, love what you are doing….You are Tracified!!!…… Sharon,….there is a good possibility that you and Christy are related!!!!…..Tracy love,….. how do you do this?????……………with 4 kids, a Hubby , and a business???? …YOU ARE SUPERWOMAN my love!!!!. ( what kind of Tea are you drinking????)………WE….MISS …. YOU….. and SARAH !!!!…..please hurry back……Ladies,…you are tooo much GOODNESS for me……..It is 6:00pm EST, and time for a cocktail. Someone else will have to step in and take my place!!!!!!!!!!….. I hope Tracy will be pleased with all of the work I have done today !!!!!!………… Love to all Soul Sisters………….Good Evening…clocking out……Cameoxoxox

Have you ladies noticed the new fashion that has popped up tonight? A new pair of shoes, too! I can’t get the little videos to work – does anybody else have this problem?

Hellooooooo Ladies!!! Oh, beautifuls…how we have missed the chatter!! the lovely chatter!! Had to pop in and let you you know we are in China…all travels went well! In fact the smoothest yet….last time both of our bags were lost, you can just imagine the gloriusness of that! Artist, we cannot open any attachments so I think we are the only ones in the dark right now. Our laptop is not excited about attachments, god bless technology! Was able to skype with John when we arrived and will with the boys tonight!! Do you use SKYPE? It is genious…free to use and if your computer has a built in camera you can speak with anyone anywhere via video ( you can alos get a little camera for cheap at say radio shack…great for long distance yapping!
Ok, we are off to have a busy very filled day of good stuff…..we know you are all with us in spirit, we have chatted so much about you…our amazing community….we have some good suprises up our sleeves for you upon our return…..you know we are listening!
OK, how darling is Emily’s etsy site, and Katheleens barefoot books, you are so delicious to support one another…this is just the most wonderful thing to read about and to be a part of!!
and of course…thank you thankyou…for all of your amazing support and shopping fabulousness……more goodies coming each week, yeay!! we will check in late once we are back….
Sandi are you home yet, is John ok?

love + miss…..
xoxo
Tracy …+ Sarah is blowing kisses your way as well!!!

Well girls I took my 82 year old Mother shopping today. She had cabin fever. She bought a new quilt and is now going to paint her bedroom walls a cranberry red. We were at Pier one in Fon du Lac Wi and they had 2 Foo Dog lamps on sale for 29.00 a piece Medium sized orginal price 60.00. I didnt buy any Dont really have a place for one, But I did buy a horse figure, similer to the one Tracy used in the beautiful foyer make over. I also spend several hours a day on this site. So addicting! The wine also!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tracy, I went back and watched the video again. Now I see that it’s only one wallpaper pattern… LOVE it. Also, Dawn, I visited your blog and saw your foyer. Nice start to your London Wall. Keep going with it. I wouldn’t be afraid to add all of those to one wall, maybe. Also add a pillow or two to your leopard chair with the red throw. We have similar wall color. I’m thinking about painting darker or wallpapering also. You go first!!

Tracy, Sarah… it is SO good to know you are safe and sound and that your journey was a good one!!
TRACY… I ADORED that video from today with moving all those wonderful pieces and creating such a DELICIOUS looking foyer! I love to ‘tweak’ our entry way, and this has given me some more ideas… AND .. who knew you could also enjoy DEAD hydrangeas as an arrangement too? LOVE this idea… AND the birdcage you put them in.
Unfortunately I spoke (wrote) too soon this morning… as John is NOT feeling all that much better… and we have had to postpone our trip back home to the Cape tomorrow… until late Saturday… 2:00 Am arrival back home.
sending love to all, ~*~*~*~ Sandi

Tracy, I am so disappointed that you can’t see my pictures and give decor advice…although in your absense dear Cameo is holding down the fort. I do think she has outdone herself tonight and is in need of smelling salts. I pray she was near a fainting couch when she collapsed from your schedule. LOL
We are ever so grateful to have each other and we are carrying on in your absense.
Love to you and Sarah!
xoxo

I’m exhausted just reading your blog Miss Cameo!! You have done good girlfriend, filling in! And yes, thank you, my Mediterranean Tote is FABULOUS!! I posted about it on yesterdays blog….I love it love it love it!! Have a drink for me Cameo..only 15 weeks to go and I’ll be right there with you!
Dawn…can I just say, that little Lucy of yours is just the sweetest thing. I’ve never seen your blog and went tonight to see your foyer and got caught up with your new addition! Congrats!! You must just be in heaven with that little girl, and your boys are beautiful too! Loved your blog…and I think yes, paint that stair rail black! My husband just painted wainscotting in our powder room high gloss black and I LOVE IT!!
Artist…so glad you liked anthropologie!! I think it’s very “Tracy Porter” don’t you? I know exactly the pulls that you got!! Leapord towels would rock!
Tracy and Sarah…thanks for checking in with us! We miss you! I’m sure you are just soaking up the culture and deliciousness of being in Hong Kong!! Don’t worry, Cameo is holding down the fort for us left behind

Cameo love, you are ever inspiring me to carry on and finish this room. Does anyone know where I might find a bamboo shelf and waste basket? I tried Pier One, thinking their style was so global, nothing there. Target also had nothing. Suggestions from you girls would be very much appreciated.
xoxo

Tracy and Sarah ,…… sooo glad to read your words……. worried about you……glad you are safe and being productive…. we are trying to have FUN while you are away,… but it is just not the same without you loves! Hurry home……. Cameoxoox
PS Sandi, Sorry that John is not improving…. I know you both are exhausted and simply just ready to get home….

Cameo, you are cracking me up! Thank you for holding down the fort and checking on my whereabouts! I’ve just been busy with my weekend seminar and then a full house yesterday when everyone was home on a snow day!

Sarah and Tracy, so glad your trip was smooth…how cool are you to be keeping up with us over here as you do your business in China? May your trip be a safe, happy success in all ways!

I just had to place another order today after reading about the goodies people are happy with! I went for the Hollis Paisley dress (thanks Pam! Hang in there…you’ll be wearing it as soon as that baby’s born!), the Olive Crochet Cardigan, the Equestrian Trench Coat, the Modern Trench Coat, the Charcoal Fine-Knit Cami and the Agean Necklace. Hooray for gift certificate credits!!

Just checked back in after placing the order, only to find NEW GOODIES!!! Tracy and company, you are tantalizing us – everything is gorgeous and I am just chomping at the bit as I glimpse little swatches of gloriousness peeking out in the videos…it’s like waiting for Christmas to arrive! What a lovely spring collection!

SHARON

I have had trouble with the little videos also, I now listen to then through headphones. That is the only way I can hear . . .

good luck!

mary

Artist, Go to http://www.Instylebamboo.com and do a search for wastebasket and a separate search for shelf. I also saw a cute kleenex box holder!

love the “layers!!” and how “yummy” the rug looks!!! Totally loved this!!! Thanks! Im going to see what I can add. I only have an entry… but believe me, I am going to add!!!

Cameo, you are a riot!!
Take some deep breaths my dear. We are going to have to send you to a spa to relax after that last entry. Wonderful job filling in!

Hi Tracy and Sarah! Great to hear from you!
Happy Travels!

Tracy & Sarah! so glad you made it safely and had a good trip!

Artist, I haven’t seen your powder room but have you checked out tracy’s gold leaf candleholder, her 3 gilded sparrows, her 3 mirrors(they look antiqued and you wouldn’t have to use all 3 together) also, don’t know if you have her “birds of a feather”…but if you click on the pic’s and enlarge, I like the turquoise one which is trimed in gold, and maybe another color would work to just work in one or two here or there on a shelf.(they really are gorgeous)

Good luck! it sounds gorgeous!

Dawn, LOVE your London wall! you did a great job!(i’m still working up to mine) and also love your blog! beautiful family!

Hello everyone!! Sandi, thinking of you and John…hope he feels better soon, and you all make it home safely!

jenny

P.S. Does anyone own the Mystique Tunic? I love it but am not sure how it would do skimming (or hugging…) my post-partum “curves.” Does it run small or large in particular? It looks so pretty on the screen and on Tracy (and Robyn, in the photos)! Thank you…I love all aspects of the blog but this one, in which we can trade sizing info, is particularly helpful!

ARTIST- HAAA! You have me laughing…Cameo is on a roll tonight, huh?! Ok about your global accessories try Cost Plus World Market they have to have something bamboo that you can gussy up.
CAMEO and LADIES- I am loving that this is turning into the troubleshooting station…my TV/fireplace wall is killing me. I love the room except for the horrible glaring 20 foot wall of blah! Imagine plain granite gas fireplace with flat screen above, niches on each side and above, and a “mantle” that runs the length of the whole hideous thing. OK… the wall and I obviously have issues!!
BTW- Does anyone else have a LOATHING of Niches?
CAMEO- I know you can come up with something for me, PLEEESE I’m counting on you!
OK I’ve let you all in on my pain, so I’ll stop and try not to give myself decorating nightmares, LOL!
Lisa

OH, I forgot to say how much I LOVE your foyer, Tracy! Everything about it. You give me courage to move things around and try new things out! thanks!

What kind of stone is your floor? it’s beautiful. Love the wallpaper….you really have succeeded in making it such an interesting space. IT’s an international cultural experience -in that small space. How extraordinary & fun!(I have a feeling Sarah’s foyer or entry way is spectacular too)

My dear friend brought me back the greatest pair of shoes from Vietman. They have wooden bottoms, and a wide black velvet strap across the top of the foot with soft fuscia sequins sewn together like flowers on the strap part and smaller beads all around. The sole is painted black with bright painted flowers. The sizes aren’t as large there so I use mine for decoration.(but they would look sooo good with a pair of jeans) These are a size 7 and I wear a size 8.(but don’t think I haven’t squeezed into them with jeans…no one can tell) hehe I hope you two see some cool shoes.

Jenny

OH, geez, I’m now cringing that i’m posting yet again. I didn’t mean the “Sole” was painted but the inside part of shoe.(geez, what’s that called?) anyway…ok, g’night to all!

Hello Lovelies…… Cameo, you are a true TP sisterhood leader my darling friend! Sarah and I came back to our hotel after a long and very productive day to sit with a margarita and read that you are taking over! Well, god bless you my love!! We are toasting you for you wondrous efforts!!
We talked several times of you amazing women today…. you would have really cracked up when we got a cab and ready….. the guy that picked us up remembers us (and we him ) from our last trip!! What are the chances!! No joke, he is a singing, lovely Chinese man that we took a photo with last trip… he remembers the photo too… So I was singing it’s a small world from Ripon to China…. bla, bla, bla….. (I was really ready for a cocktail at that point….!)
Oh… we really loved coming back and reading all the gorgeousness here!!
I skyped with all my boys tonight (your morning that is)…. lots of fabric designing going on today….. ohhhh… I am certain you will be overjoyed!!
We read about the boxes you are getting… and then you would just laugh if you heard us as we work…. “oh, the girls will love this….. oh, the girls will be with us on this lining…..) Just know you are with us, and we with you…. so glad you are enjoying this weeks videos…. know you are in good hands between our team and Cameo. We will check in and chat as often as we are able….. thanks for your patience as we travel….!
kisses…. to ALL!!!
TRACY + SARAH!!! (we have moved onto wine)…and a movie…our feet are numb, and the hot showers were blissful… we have a delicious gardenia candle burning….. just like home!!
xoxo see you tomorrow!!!!

Rebecca – I own the Mystic tunic (she’s a beauty with her sparkly gold touches) and it is a size large. The chest measures exactly 40″ under the arms. The size chart for this tunic states 39.5-41 inches for size large. If the medium (36.5″ to 38″) runs similar to the large in sizing, it is probably around a 37″ chest measurement. Also keep in mind there is no stretch or give in this fabric. Hopefully somebody with a medium will post actual measurements or perhaps you can call and request a measurement.

Good morning ladies!!
Tracy and Sarah…so glad you are enjoying yourselves! It sounds like such fun…what a kick about the cab driver! You two are making a name for yourselves all over the world! I love that you’re remembering “your girls” way back here!! Can’t wait to see what you bring back for us to “ooh and aahh” over!
Rebecca….You are my kind of girl! I think we need to go shopping together sometime! Wait until you get the Hollis Paisley!! I can’t wait to fit into it!!
Artist..any luck finding your gold bamboo? I’m racking my brain for you. You know you could always spray paint with gold?
Lisa…I’m feeling your pain! My mantel is quite large and I’m trying to figure out what to put over it…a painting, a few different pictures, paintings etc, our MASSIVE 60″ flatscreen (the only thing my husband has ever asked for…uugh!). I’m stuck. Sorry I’m no help…I’m in the same boat!
Sandi…if you’re checking in today…safe travels and speedy recovery for poor John. It is a cold but beautiful sunny day here! I’m sure you are ready for your own bed!
Have a good day girls!!

Cameo – you kill me. You stepped in with gusto! I do hope you’re sleeping this morning. You deserve it. This truly is turning into a sisterhood like no other. VERY cool!!!! Tracy & Sarah – thank you for checking in when you’re oh, so far away. Love your description(s) – we “see” you there!!! The cabbie story is a hoot! Nothing is coincidental….

Sharon – Many thanks for the details – it will definitely help me make a decision! Tracy and Sarah, so glad you are doing well and re-connecting with old friends (what are the chances of getting the same cab driver? You must have made QUITE an impression last time!), getting to talk to your boys, and putting your feet up too! I’m giddy about the fabric designing and everything else – feels like having my own personal clothing designers, because IT IS! Thank you, thank you for creating fabulousness on our behalf! We are a loyal band of authentic women dressed to the nines and building our wardrobes, piece after glorious piece, all with Tracy Porter labels!

Hello Artist, Cameo and everyone! I’m here, just a little late getting my blogs in! Cameo, you can fill in ANY day….And i love all the suggestions you made to Artist’s powder bath. I can see the bamboo, and leopard print towels, just perfect! I’m late in watching Tracy’s latest but wanted to comment….just more divine validation about scratched floors and charming imperfection! We can easily beat ourselvees up if things aren’t “just right” but
Tracy gives us permission to just “be” and to look to ourselves to make our homes our own -
no rules, no right or wrong. SO refreshing!
Emily, I went on your web site too……LOVE EVERYTHING, especially the belt buckles, and
the alter bottles. I live in Colorado Springs,
not too far away from you. Anyway, have a lovely, creative day everyone. Shawn, did you finish your London Wall? Would love to see pictures.
XOXXOXO

Oh one more thing….Pamela, I LOVE what you do with your small foyer!! What a grand idea,
and to do something so special, and work with what you’ve got. Would love to see pictures!
XO,
Kelly

Hi Kelly,
Thank you for the compliment. That’s so nice of you. Your writing is full of life – so fun to meet someone from Colorado Springs!
I’m afraid you will have to use your imagination on my entrance as I haven’t learned to scan photos yet. (Embarassing to admit, but I will work on it this year.)
Enjoy your evening!