Emotional surrender...
Instantly twinkling... stylish and dashing... fetching and fabulous... Just a few words to capture the sensibility of slipping into one of these lovelies... I know many of you have already surrendered to them... I know I certainly have! I mean, what isn't to love about delicious embroidery, spot-on color, and rollicking good fun? (I, for one, am smitten.) The girls at the studio asked me to take a few twirls in front of the camera to show you how luscious these statement pieces really are... our Modern Vintage Coat... Fancy Free Sweatshirt... A Fetching Coat... I realize this is just a taste of our amazing fashion... We'll have more for you soon! As always, please do share your favorites... It's so fun to hear!
xoxo,
Tracy
xoxo,
Tracy
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I LOVE the sweatshirt!!!! Feminine, exotic and practical!
Well, first of all...great "model moves!" Those all looked fabulous on you Tracy!
I just adore all 3, how could you choose between them. They are beautiful!!!
Okay, in the Easter tablescape video, you show the birds, chicks and bunny pots,......... where do we get our own of these!
Ok, Tracy,..I am l-o-v-ing these coats! But, I am DYING to see the Marrakesh Lounge Pants!!!! Please take a few twirls in front of the camera in these?!!!
I LOVE ALL THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. ESP THE MIDDLE ONE. omg and i love love love love your style and everything in the shop and blog. hahah
I am so glad you like them...Io figured it would help if you could see them on...I am also thinking we need to show our things on more sizes of women as we all come in different shapes and sizes and that is what makes us all so fabulous...we will try do do that as well. Dear anonymous, I'm sorry you missed those, we don't have them anymore( the bunnies etc) but we left that video up as so many found it inspiring....I know you can buy neat vintage ones like those but a wee bit $$ sometimes, also check out places like Hobby Lobby for treasure( do you have those?) sometimes if you pull a bunny off the shelf and put it into a creative landscape ( as I know you guys would) it will work.... often times on the shelves they really look cheap and gunky. Is this making sense....It's all about editing!!
Oh la la....Beautiful! Wouldn't the first one look awesome with a pair of cowboy boots, y'all!?!?
They are all three fabo!!!
CC, the first one would look great with cowboy boots and on you! Very Texas!!!!!
Katie, my friend! I am waiting oh so patiently for you to blog about the MD Forte cleanser. I bought a bottle the other day. I think I like it. I say that I think I like it because I've only used it for a few day so far. I have a few break outs but I think that sometimes happens when you switch products. Do you think this is so? It's really creamy and I like the way it leaves my skin feeling. I can't wait to hear your input.
Hope y'all are blessed with a wonderful weekend!
Hugs!
Such beautiful choices. Hmmm, I'd have to say one of each please-lol.
What a wonderful and colorful blog you have here. It's a pleasure to browse. I'll be back again.
Katie, just wanted to tell you how much I am enjoying my embark liner/shadow. It is wonderful with my coloring and anything I wear, Thanks for the tip. Would also still like to have your top ten list.
Hi Tracy and all,
Love the little videos you do! They give a peek into your home and your life which gives me so-- much incentive! So, thank you for that!!!
I am so glad you like the videos. I feel like they give you more of us than just a photo. They will probably always feel imperfect in some ways.....such is the beauty of life in my book!
xo
OH MY GOSH!!! I am ticked pink!!! I just got the happiest surprise in my mail box.....the spring 2008 catalog called "Our Obsessions." There is the most beautiful picture of Tracy on the front cover. Love it!
After a sprint to my mailbox I am sorry to say that I did not get it. Is this the NEW catalog Tracy has been shooting?
Aw man, I am bummed. No catalog for me yet either. Now I have something to look forward to though!:)
I am missing my "Katie Tips." Is anyone else? I need a new way to style my hair:)
No, not the new one yet....just a revamped copy of our spring 2008 one!
Katie, where are you!!!!!!!!
I'm here!! Whew, it is a week (we are re-modeling our bathroom and alas, I have had to trade my glass of wine and blog each night for dry wall and tub installation... not a fair trade if you ask me!!!) Very excited to be in the middle of it though!
Let me get caught up with you...
CC - so glad you picked up the cleanser - yes, my skin adjusted briefly to it as well--this is normal I think whenever you switch up the routine. You should start to notice results in the softness of yoru skin - that is where I noticed immediate results - love this stuff! Also, I would go with their lotion if you need one - it has the Glycolic compound which does great things for the clarity of the skin and fine lines!! Good stuff here! You must keep us posted!!
My new makeup gig that I am doing this week (in the hopes of spring!!) is taking my trish mcevoy bronzer and using the hightlight portion of it as an eyeshadow - gives a nice shimmer on the lid! Very pretty and then take the embark shadow and touch it to the corners of your eyes - gives a great almond shape!
melissa - have you tried some hot rollers - they will give you a great boost in volume - just be sure to start wrapping the hair around them about 2" away from your roots - this gives you more volume on top verses at the ends!
I hope you all have been having a fantastic week!! Here's to a wonderful & Happy Easter!
xoxo, Katie
I think I missed out on all the cleanser talk. What's this product (Katie and CC) are currently discussing? I am looking for a good one.
Katie, I actually don't even own any hot rollers. I usually just use a 1 1/2" curling iron or my Velcro rollers for volume. But you like hot rollers, huh? Well, maybe I need to give those a shot! Seems they would actually take less time then the iron.
So Virginia, how did your friend like the TP votives? Did you give them ALL away?
Katie!!! So happy to hear from you. Please, let us know how your bathroom renovations turn out. Can we possibly see pics????
Melissa, no new invention of any sort does the job of hot rollers. Put them in, apply your makeup, take them out and fix your hair. It's that quick and easy and you'll have LOTS of volume.
Melissa - hot rollers are in my head as we speak. Glad to hear from Katie - and her tip about where to begin wrapping them. I always tried to get my ends so perfect: no more! I have to confess that I kept the votives. They fit in my decor oh just "too beautifully" - and isn't that their name? Thankfully I have until end of April to find another gift. The cleanser CC & Katie are talking about is MD Forte (sp???). You get it online. I need one too but the products (I, II, etc.) overwhelm me. So many choices! I need a salesperson to tell me what I need. Katie - maybe YOU can clarify for us?
Gals what Virginia is not saying is that her hot curlers are in her RED hair. Oh yes, our Virginia is now a glamorous redhead!! You go girl!!
Here's the gig with MD Forte - i agree it took me a while to sort thru their whole gig - they could definitely make it easier for us!! You kind of need to figure out where your skin is at... for example, for me right now, I am literally focused on sunblock, and any preventative measures I can take along with evening out the skin tone, so I use a 1. Now, I would say if you want to try and minimize fine wrinkles, etc, you might want to go with a level 2, which has more of the age fighting goodies in it! All I currenlty use is their cleanser in a level 1 and their lotion, also in the level 1. They do have targeted products for the under eye, etc. but i have not tried them... the only thing is, their lotion does not have an SPF in it, so you need to use something that does... (hence the smashbox primer for me!!)
Melissa - I used to be a total curling iron girl myself - I still love using one - but it does take more time... If you can go for a more imperfect look, hot rollers are the way to go! So easy to use!!
Virginia--glad you kept the votives--they are beautiful!!! Sorry - i must have missed - who is your gift for? I can tell you some of our favorites on the site... get the gift giving jucies flowing if it would help!! Let me know!!
Gosh, Katie - awesome. This is for my stepmom who 1) is only 9 years older and 2) an interior designer and 3) travels the world: ahhhh. 4) Lives in a 100 year old GORGEOUS home in CT and has TP hand-painted chairs in her kitchen from 10 years ago! (Stonehouse Farm Goods...) Any ideas would be so helpful.
Artist - you are telling secrets that only my hairdresser should know. She did go a little heavy on the "red." Eeeegads...
Oh Katie, We'd love to hear your favorites, especially because you have seen everything and know them so well. Please do tell!
Sorry Virginia, I just want everyone to realize how beautiful you are!!!!
BTW Katie, I've seen pictures of Virginia's stepmom's house. This woman has everything. You're going to have to be very clever!
Hi Katie! Glad to hear from you again. I am with CC...you know how nosey...I mean curious..we are! We want details on your renovations. Hope you have a nice week-end, and maybe a break from the tool belt. Go for an extra glass of vino.
Virginia, I want in on the pictures. Your stepmothers house sounds just to die for. She sounds like the lady who has it all!
Also, I want to see the red hair as well. I'm sure it's gorgeous. I'm dying to know what my lovely Tracy ville gals look like. You all have seen my picture on my site, I'm sure. Actually, Virginia, I'm pretty sure yours is on your site as well, sans the red hair:)
ok, so I'm on the MD Forte website. That is a great price for a cleanser. Honestly, I was expecting it to be much higher...considering the company I am in here;)
Katie, what lotion do you use...the Facial Lotion or the Cream? My cleanser and lotion is about to run out, and I am not too happy with it. So this couldn't have come up at a better time.
As far as the hot rollers go... you all have talked me into it. I will be investing in a set soon. I shall have my hair rolled the "katie" way then do the messy bun!
Thanks gals for ALL these great tips!
Whoa baby....I've been away too long! Love, love, love all of the life in here!!!
Melissa, get the cleaner and let us know your thoughts. I had to use it a while (about a week) to notice anything. And, to be honest what I notice probably isn't noticeable at all. :) I really love the way it makes my skin feel....it feels smoother and honestly I think it is helping with a more even skin tone. Thanks to Katie I think I've found my new favorite cleanser. Now....to figure out which moisturizer would be best for me. ;)
OK ladies we're still waiting for a couple of things. I thought I'd refresh your memory.
Katie- your top 10 list of makeup products
Tracy- your book list as well as the picture of the new foyer and the paint color of the wall in front of the drapes.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi All!
Hope you had a great weekend!! We took several days off to be with family..and it was spectacular!( mind you a mini blizzard hit us, and maybe you?)....A very full house....many....kids on the loose...chocolate bunnies smushed into everything...Gus eating more jelly beans than legal for his age. ( bao beans...as he call them). The easter grass residue is everywhere...but you know what, I'll take it! All of it, it is just such treasured time to be with family over a long weekend! I adore every single minute of it!!!
So..... a few questions I have not gotten to, thanks as always for your patience...I will always try my best to get to any questions as quickly as I am able to.....you know the balance ( we are all walking it !) So if I sometimes seem a few days late or i am away with family or tardy in getting back to you, please know I will get there....I will!!!!
* the paint color in front of the wall near the drapes is a rich sexy chocolate brown, very dark....all the walls near the dark indigo are the same, the staircase high gloss delicious black!! I just love it!
the foyer will be an eventual video, and the book list will come as well. I don't have them in a time line to share though. Thanks so much for your passionate questions...your need to know....this is why we like each other so much!! We are truly the same creatures!
p.s. love all the chatter....hot rollers are a must for quickie great hair, five minutes in and out, no kidding! check out the ones that heat in 90 seconds, several brands do! OH...BTW... Virginia...red hair is my favorite hair color!
xo
Hi girls!! Wow, Virginia, you were not kidding - it sounds like your stepmom truly has it all!!! Based on that, I would go with some of our items that truly have a great story behind them... for example, if she has our original stonehouse farm chairs, you could not go wrong with the snappy oversized tray - handpainted with a modern twist on our beloved stonehouse farm collection! Or, for serving pieces... go for the August Coq serving bowl - your stepmom may remember our beloved Clyde - this is the most recent version of Tracy's beloved rooster - very endearing story of how Tracy & John nursed Clyde back to health over a long WI winter... of course, you could do a great jewelry piece - depending on her taste, I know Tracy always receives compliments on the Wooden Cocktail Ring everytime she wears it...or, I have to say one of my all time favorites is the Messenger of Dreams Necklace - very, very beautiful in person...I have been literally drooling over this piece since last fall (the pendant is of hermes - the messanger of luck!!)!!
I use the lotion #1 for the day and in winter, the replenishing cream, as our winters can get bitterly dry!!
Tracy, did you use the chocolate brown paint all over that room or just on the wall we see? Thanks for answering. I know you've been busy. next year use the tulle in the Easter baskets. It's no mess and on so pretty!
Okay, Tracy...when you get to your lists...and maybe you should pour yourself a glass or two first after a busy but fun weekend....may we share favorite wines?
Merci!!!
Katie, thank you SO much for the personal shopping! The tray is gorgeous; but a bit more than I would spend. Now, the Auguste Coq bowl might be just the thing...
It's good to hear your "voice" among your reno. Remember we'd love pictures of the after. :) Ta-ta...
Hello to the T.P.fellow bloggers.I am new to your group and need your help. What is appropriate to wear to an outdoor highshcool graduation? I am in my mid fifites and find the age appropiate attire for certain functions really challenging with an interest to look current, but not too youthful. Would love your input, or maybe Tracy's summer catalog will have just what I need. We live in Maine and the graduation will be held along a drop dead gorgeous rocky coastline. Am a big fan of the T.P line. Thanks for your help.
Katie, I ordered the doubletake color kit from the smashbox website...it includes the primer, so can't wait to try it. I am sure that is gonna be on your top 10, right?
-Priss
OMG I am soooooooooooo slow.....I didn't realize I had to check every blog to keep up with you girls. there's not one continuous blog. soooooooo behind. ok heading out to see if i can find a Maison Francaise. TY TP. Hair rollers 2 inches from root great tip. Went to a Garnier Fructise (sp?) hair spa and they suggested XXL Root Booster which increases volume i love it. Ok so we fly to Virginia's stepmom's house and then drive over to Tracyville...I'll pencil it in. Hope VAs sMom is fun. Don't yall think Christian del la Fuentes on Dancing/Stars is soooooooooo handsome....love the girl chats.
Texas Franco-OK, yes we need to go visit Dad & Stepmom, have breakfast in their killer kitchen upon original TP farm chairs. Then, rent a limo (or charter a jet) and zip on over to Tracy territory! Crack me up, girl!! Yes, you have to visit every blog. It's a lot of work (HA!); but well worth it. Can't wait to hear how you like your head of hair a la hot rollers!
Jeanna darling, where have you been? We miss you! Hope you had a great Easter.
TP gang, when will we get new videos? Don't you know how we look so forward to it?
Hello Artist and all my fellow darlings ;) Yes, I'm here!! We had a great Easter! Mmmmm I ate way too much butterscotch torte... yes, yes, yes it snowed like the dickens here,..but it didn't stop me from wearing an adorable sundress and red opentoed heels! Ok ladies,.. I'm loving the wooden cocktail ring more everyday,.. did anyone order this?? Wonderful Tuesdays to all!
Hi Jeanna - can't you tell by my typing I have my wooden cocktail ring on???? CC has it too. It's quite the ring, don't you think? It does make you want to say "darling" more often. Ta-ta...
Hi Mamere156--welcome! I completely understand - the graduation outfit is always a tricky one. Here is what I think would look great! I'd do a couple different things depending on the weather... First, you could not go wrong with the Avignon Tunic - great lime green with crisp white - perfect to dress up or down. You could cinch the waist with a belt for a more tailored look. it would be beautiful with our Suddenly Gorgeous earrings, wide leg pants and a pair of heels. Or, our Modern vintage coat would look great worn as a blazer (tie the belt in the back). Pair it with a pair of great pants (I'm a fan of dark, dark demin any color would work and a shirt and you are all set! The coloring on those two items really makes any complexion look wonderful! Of course, that said, we have some outstanding items coming out in our summer book that would also be wonderful... Let us know how it turns out!!
Jeanna, Virginia has that ring! She loves it. I'm sure she'll report to you when she reads your post. So glad you wore the red open toe heels. Way to kick winter in the butt!!!!
Two of the walls are choc. brown and the other 2 are artichoke...simply divine! Warm rich...oh....the problem is now I need to do big heavy timbers across the ceiling, big delicious beams....you see this is what happens...it is so much fun and...never ending.....although you homeowners all know this already!
OH!!! MAMERE!! welcome home!.... My....a reunion! Well, you simply must knock their socks off, go " wild and wayward shoes"...and a spicy sexy top ......think "surrender" with black pants or white flare pants, a gold cuff , a cocktail ring.......and they will be giving you the up and down. ( you know the eyes they don't want you to see....but you know they are!!!) Reunions are just too much fun....I could not stop laughing at mine...I was just giddy....too much fun seeing all those people again!
I'm I the only one without a TP cocktail ring? I must join the club, huh.
Mamere, you must let us know what you decide on to wear to this special occasion. Both Tracy's and Katie's suggestions sound so divine!
Jeanna, glad you're back. Also, loving the sound of those open toe red heels:)
Mamere 156, Hi welcome to Tracyville. I am also your age and am often looking for the right thing to wear for such events. Personally, I love the modern vintage coat with all the embroidery. If you wore that with a good pair of pants that fit well it would be smashing. I would wear it with Filigree Locket but any of the gold jewelry would be wonderful. That coat is so NOW in a vintage way. Have fun.
Jeanna, Darling...Tee hee...I just had to say that after our sweet Virginia's comment! Hey there...I have the wooden cocktail ring. As a matter of fact I have it on as I type this to you. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it and wear it often. Honestly, each time I wear it I get compliments on her....she's a beauty and you won't regreat buying her....a treasure for years to come!!!!
Mamere 156...welcome!!! And, please let us know what you choose to wear for the graduation. I loved the ideas and suggestions from both Katie and Tracy. I know you will look smaching!!! Remember, keep us posted. :)
Tracy,I love heavy timbers...do it!!!! Will we get to see the whole room with these colored walls? It's so interesting.Love the way you think outside the box. It's the artist in you!!! Does John go along for the ride?
Thanks for the advice on the ring ladies! My husband doesn't know it yet,.. but he's getting this for me for my birthday ;)
Tracy,.. one quick question,.. will you ever do QVC again? I went hogwild!
Happy Wednesday!
Thanks for the advice on the ring ladies! My husband doesn't know it yet,.. but he's getting this for me for my birthday ;)
Tracy,.. one quick question,.. will you ever do QVC again? I went hogwild!
Happy Wednesday!
OMIGOSH. I have never done QVC; BUT...sure would if Tracy were on it. How interesting. *Mamere 156, we're so glad you are with us. Come sit with us for a while; your lifestyle will be expanded in an oh so grand manner! *Why Jeanna! Don't we love it when our husbands pick out just the right gift! :)
Yes, I have several tear out's of TP products posted on my fridge with big circles around everything with an arrow and "my b-day" next to each one. My birthday is in just a couple of weeks...so here's hoping;)
Tracey, you did QVC?!?! How did I miss this? I hope you do it again!
Melissa, Make sure and post the TP phone number for EASY ORDERING next to you wish list! ;)
Jeanna, you're so young to have already mastered the way to get the perfect gift. We TP bloggers are so proud of you darling!
I never say never........maybe someday I will do QVC again. I am so glad you have liked our shows in the past!
Artsit, yes the timbers, doesn't that sound good....big dark, old ..aged.... old and aged sort work for me in general!! OH...Yes, John is very go~along for the ride, he is an extremely open minded camelon`esque sort of a guy and this is one of many reasons I adore my lovely man!
Yes, smart thinking CC! Thanks for the tip;)
I literally just showed my man my wish list, gave him my password, and said "anything will do"...;) My family and friends know anything TP is in good taste with me! (I got the whole Octavia Hill collection for my wedding) And my hubby just rolls with it (I've trained him well ;)
Jeanna, Tracy, et al - it seems the husbands of this bunch are JUST as awesome as we are! Aren't we blessed?
Can't wait to see pictures of your new timbers Trace! I just love the look they give a home. They help bring nature in.
Just a few more hours till new video blogs! Woo-Hoo:)
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