A few swell books
OK, you know I am a crazy person for books... I have been honest about my addiction... I am hopeless. Happily... hopeless!! I have just a few to share today... These are in the casual, fun to read... to give, to get... to be inspired category. Nothing serious... no grand literature. Surely you will enjoy these as much as I do. Consider any of these a truly lovely gift to give as well... Some of them I did receive as gifts.
* Chocolate and Zucchini by Clotilde Dusoulier...... A young and lovely Parisian foodie that will charm your pants off - and make you want to hop the next plane. Great recipes... gorgeous photos... small enough to toss into your bag for a plane ride... Mouthwatering, inspiring, and simply lovely!
* The Goddess Guide by Gisele Scanlon...... My take? A unique & luscious little gem that will make you want to nestle in with a big cup of tea and a notebook... frivolous, profound... stylish... Start dreaming, this one will make you wild!
* Luxe City Guides...... Stylish, brutally frank... and top to bottom fabulous. Even if you don't plan on traveling, these are just too insanely fabulous to miss. Twelve outstanding mini fold out guides that come in a sexy keeper's box will take you from Hong Kong to Dubai, New York to Madrid. You feel like you've joined a secret club that's really in the know! I received this set as a gift... My mission now? Get to every one of these destinations!!
* The Art of Being a Woman by Veronique Vienne...... In her words (and don't you love her for it?!): "It takes a great woman to spot greatness in another woman!" This is a magnificent little jewel to give to a girlfriend or to keep for yourself... Release your insecurities, count your blessings... and get this book!
* Country Houses of England by Barbara Stoeltie...... Warm, inviting homes that feel truly lived-in (my favorite kind). Nothing overly "decorated"... more collected-over-time feeling... imperfection in its finest hour. Be prepared to go antiquing after this read!
* Chocolate and Zucchini by Clotilde Dusoulier...... A young and lovely Parisian foodie that will charm your pants off - and make you want to hop the next plane. Great recipes... gorgeous photos... small enough to toss into your bag for a plane ride... Mouthwatering, inspiring, and simply lovely!
* The Goddess Guide by Gisele Scanlon...... My take? A unique & luscious little gem that will make you want to nestle in with a big cup of tea and a notebook... frivolous, profound... stylish... Start dreaming, this one will make you wild!
* Luxe City Guides...... Stylish, brutally frank... and top to bottom fabulous. Even if you don't plan on traveling, these are just too insanely fabulous to miss. Twelve outstanding mini fold out guides that come in a sexy keeper's box will take you from Hong Kong to Dubai, New York to Madrid. You feel like you've joined a secret club that's really in the know! I received this set as a gift... My mission now? Get to every one of these destinations!!
* The Art of Being a Woman by Veronique Vienne...... In her words (and don't you love her for it?!): "It takes a great woman to spot greatness in another woman!" This is a magnificent little jewel to give to a girlfriend or to keep for yourself... Release your insecurities, count your blessings... and get this book!
* Country Houses of England by Barbara Stoeltie...... Warm, inviting homes that feel truly lived-in (my favorite kind). Nothing overly "decorated"... more collected-over-time feeling... imperfection in its finest hour. Be prepared to go antiquing after this read!
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Tracy and all, I just bought a wonderful book by Katheryn Ireland called Classic Country. It has lots of layering and beautiful fabrics. It's not really what I think of as Country but more comfortable chic. I think she is from England living in the USA now. I recommend it!
I love Veronique's quote, "It takes a great woman to spot greatness in another woman!" That sounds like a great book, I've got that on my list.
I'm searching now for the Country Houses of England. I absolutely adore this style. And "collected-over-time feeling" is a great way to put it!
Thanks for sharing your current inspirations with us Trace, we do love you for that!
I have on order "Chanel: A Woman of her Own" by Axel Madsen. It was recommended by another blogger - to be inspiring for those of us with businesses. Plus I just enjoy reading bios. Talk about inspiring books: Tracy's! "Dreams from Home" WILL send you over the edge - to dreamland! I lost myself...
I agree Virginia...all of Tracy's books are wonderful...I look at them all the time. Constant inspiration, that's for sure!
-Priss
Virgina, that sounds like a great book also. My list if ever-growing!
So true, Virginia, 'Dreams From Home' is absolutely lovely - personal and rather autobiographical. 'Inspired Gatherings' and 'Tracy Porter's Home Style' are wonderful as well.
Tracy, when will you be creating another book to add to our collections? (Perhaps more on the evolution of your style, business, life, home, inspirations...i.e. this website on paper, to be savored and enjoyed like any great book!) Love the immediacy of your blog though, and all the great videos!
Robyn, we haven't heard from you in a while. Would love to know what's on your reading list.
* Melissa - I'll let you know what I think of the Chanel book.
* Stephanie, you've given Tracy the outline for her next book! :)
* Ok, it's 3:30. You know where to find me...legs up the wall, then I treat myself to an iced coffee and IF a good subject is on Oprah, I'm there. I don't have to watch "O" all the time! TTFN.
I have been pondering another book for sometime now. The blog has been our way to be more immediate in inspiration etc. However you know, we all do love books to sit with, always different than the web. The Chanel books sounds delicious, a must have. I think the classic country book sounds good as well, I agree Kathryn has a very nice sense of style.
My want list on Amazon grows by the minute!
So Virginia, how is that "3:30 Leg Up in Air" thing working out for you?
Tracy, I am loving your blog! Thanks for all the time and effort you put into it. It is DEFINITELY an inspiration!
Alright girls, I just came home with the Tony Duquette book. Wow!!! He was really "OVER THE TOP". This will be a very interesting read. I think he has influenced many others. A real artist in so many ways.
Girls, putting my legs up the wall for at least 10 minutes rejuvenates me. It's my "nap." Try it, you'll like it. :)
Artist, keep us posted on the Duquette book. I think I might hafta have it too....the website is fascinating...I think it's great how they lived. Some people must have thought they were kooks, but just ahead of their time really. Cool!
Tracy, is your present home an addition to the original home you wrote about in Dreams from Home? I loved the old, windy staircase and the way you described the uneven floors and stuff....it just sounded so neat. So...I am just wondering if you added on? Just another nosey question for ya! ha
Priss the Duquette book is a fascinating life story of an artist. It is very old Hollywood mixed with creative genius. I am loving it! I don't think it's for everyone though and it is expensive.
Virginia, would you mind posting the website about the leg up on the wall thing? I am really interested and would love to try for myself. Are you supposed to do it at the same time every day?
Priss, I think I may be receiving a copy of Dreams from Home soon (shhh, i think it's supposed to be a surprise). I can't wait to soak up all the pictures!
Just finished the Tony Duquette book. A very interesting read. He was very creative and had the patrons to make him a star. His materials were varied, lots of junk as well as real treasures that he turned into art. I can see his influences in lots of places. He was a wonderful faux painter,did lots of murals. His jewelry was fab, his parties were over the top. He worked to the very end finishing his last project 3 months before his death. This book was fascinating but not for everyone. The artist in me loved it. Check it out at your local library before spending the $$.
Melissa..you will love Tracy's book. Artist...you have piqued my interest for sure...your book review was well done!
Melissa: the link for that pose is http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/690. You do not have to do it the same time, I just am home around 3:30 and about to crash. :)
Artist, thanks for the great review:) You have made me very interested in checking this book out as well. Especially from an artists point of view!
The house in Dreams from Home was our original farm house. We moved there in 1991 and began our business in the unheated chicken coop on our property. It was a marvelous little rickety gem in need of more help and TLC than you can imagine.( most people would have run from it, but we loved it) I think it's honestly where we cut our teeth, we were unafraid to do anything, and really it was only going to improve from where it was! We had no cash to put into it so all the paint we used was basically left over from our line of hand painted furniture we were producing and trying to make a go with. ( Stonehouse Farm Goods for those of you that remember) We had a studio right on our property and it was a bit too much after several years.... feeling like we could never get away from our work, it was truly ALL consuming,( by choice) and while we loved it, you need a break to be able to be as immersed as we were. So we bought a piece of property and sat on it for years until we could build a small house, that over the years we have added onto as our family has grown. I have very fond memories of that old farm house and how our journey began...you can see me getting lost in as I write. You are good to ask, thanks. I need to crack open Dreams from Home, it's been a while for me, so much has changed with our style and yet so much the same...the layering the love of color...always fun to see how one evolves.
xoxo
Oh Tracey, as you were giving your description of the farmhouse and chicken coop, I got so lost in it all. That is my idea of fun. Sounds so family like as well:)
Tracy, Thanks for sharing about your house. I understand, as my husband & I lived in his grandparents old home when we were first married...great house, but had not one bit of insulation. Even in the south, that can get cold quick! When we had kids, we built a house....it was nice to have a warm winter without a kerosene stove.
-Priss
Priss, I've always loved old houses. They have so much character to them and they really built homes back then with more architectural details then they do now, it seems. But I have always heard that they are so much upkeep! Lot's of work!
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