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Added: Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:34:35 -0800
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Shop Tracy Porter at www.tracyporter.com Blog with Us at www.tracyporter.com/blog I realize my passion for food seems to have no end. It is a journey of delectable bite after scrumptious bite for me. Its a continual search for my want to alter, revise, and luxuriate in it more. Little nibbles at a time

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Added: Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:34:35 -0800
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Shop Tracy Porter at www.tracyporter.com Blog with Us at www.tracyporter.com Combining memories in a lovely way is such a wonderful project and adds such a creative personality to your home. In a just a few moments with an armload of treasures and pretties

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Added: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:32:53 -0800
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Shop Tracy Porter at www.tracyporter.com Don't you think...anything under glass seems to take more of a dreamy air? Like a newly discovered treasure, paperweights have always been something to fancy...in my book! Anchored under a heavy slap of glass...put a cherished postcard, old love note, picture from the kids, a photo from a magazine....what eternal bliss..so safe and lovely...an effulgent wonder forever captivated!

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Added: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:52:55 -0800
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Shop Tracy Porter at www.tracyporter.com Flowers....oh, glorious flowers! So much to do with these simple beauties! Take a fresh cut sprig of posies and transform it into a blissfully serene scented masterpiece to liven that empty counter or table space...yearning that added vivacity! Put them in perfume bottles...a box...a basket...a teacup....oh, the possibilities ladies! Let your imaginations flourish!

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Added: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:55:48 -0800
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Shop Tracy Porter at www.tracyporter.com Blog with us at www.Tracyporter.com Do you ever serve veggies in little ceramic ramekins?! So easy to serve.perfectly proportionate.and youll have each kid feel like its their own special treat. Whether serving veggies or fruitthey all taste sweeter out of petite delectable ramekins!

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Added: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:32:54 -0800
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Shop Tracy Porter at www.tracyporter.com Blog with us at www.tracyporter.com/blog Container gardening is one of my favoritesso easy, fun, and creatively bliss! Choose a sturdy urn, plant your favoriteslavender is my solution for low maintenance, passionately scented beauty. Enjoy the moveable, decorative fervor of planted perfection. Get to it girls!!

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Added: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:50:00 -0800
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Shop Tracy Porter at www.tracyporter.com Look inside your purseis it still filled with winter drudge and chaos? Turn it into a bit of summer freshness by adding a few essentialsand removing some added clutter! Chap stick, sunblock, Advil, wet wipes, lotion, spray, shades.youre good to go! Keep it simplekeep it organizedadd the summertime goodness!

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Added: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:53:17 -0800
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Shop Tracy Porter at www.tracyporter.com Everytime I shop or designI think versatility and cost-per-wear (especially these days!!). How many combinations can I pair with this shirt? Can I dress it up or downwear it with chunky heels or chic flatswith pants or without?! I love to relaxso a perfect, versatile tunic with a little bit of stretch makes me a very happy woman! Slap on some jewelry and youre good to go

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Added: Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:52:34 -0800
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Shop Tracy Porter at www.tracyporter.com Blog with us at www.tracyporter.com/blog Do you ever make a salty snack medley to accompany your summer cocktail? Dont wait for guests.make a reason all your own! Sip the deliciousness bite on the salty goodness marinated olives, almonds, buttery popcorn, pretzels dipped in mustard Voila, perfection!

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Added: Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:35:18 -0800
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Shop Tracy Porter at www.tracyporter.com For Tracy's tips on personalizing your outdoor oasis visit our blog at www.tracyporter.com/blog Be on the quest to take full advantage of outdoor spacescould they be enjoyed more if you added a little TLC? I challenge you to create an outdoor getawayadd charmbring inside favorites to your newfound escape! Breathe in the loveliness!

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Added: Sat, 30 May 2009 08:33:58 -0800
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Visit our blog at www.tracyporter.com/blog Shop Tracy Porter at www.tracyporter.com Such a great mantra to live by: believing in yourself! It has always helped me in every way. Grab hold of it, believe in yourself, it can make all the difference in the world! Be extraordinary!Tracy Porters Tips for Believing in Yourself Remind yourself often. You can do anything you set out to do. Close your eyes and envision the outcome. If you want something grab hold and start working towards it. Believe in yourself. Believe in your dreams. Inspire others, your kids, your spouse, your friends. What a gift to let them know that you believe in them. So simple. So powerful. No matter who you are, what you do, where you live, what youre striving towards Believe in yourself. Its the least you can do. If youve fallen no worries get up and get going. Believe in yourself.

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Added: Sat, 30 May 2009 08:33:58 -0800
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Visit www.tracyporter.com/blog Shop www.tracyporter.com I have a little story to share with you. At one point in my life, I had quite a bit going on all at once but what makes this story-worthy, is that Ive gained valuable PERSPECTIVE. The year that John and I were married, we bought a fixer-upper farm in Wisconsin and started our entrepreneurial business. I have always been one to take on as much as possible. One morning my body just stopped. I couldnt function and after many tests the conclusion was simple: STRESS. Not me. I am a positive/happy person. Not so. So, I learned in that moment to really LEARN about myself. And about how to use this perspective to guide me through a lifetime of busyness. I simply decided that like everything, stress is a choice. I chose to listen,to keep my eyes up to the sky and my mind focused on the positive. I do hope you can take away something from my sharing. Remember that we all need to find balance to focus on the ...

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Added: Thu, 28 May 2009 20:33:21 -0800
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Visit our blog at www.tracyporter.com/blog Shop Tracy Porter at www.tracyporter.com We all like to feel successful. RIGHT?!! I dont often have time to do a full-blown entertaining extravaganza. So one of my favorite ways to gather with family and friends is simply to do a casual antipasto bar. So easy. So inviting. So perfect for on-the-fly entertaining. My secret is to be stocked on the favorites. And the rest comes together effortlessly. Your guests will feel pampered.and you will feel like an entertaining goddess. Lots of time for nibbling and chatting. Hopefully you will fall in love with this new style of gathering (as I have). And the next time you have friends drop by. Or simply want to make Sundays lunch more special. You can throw together a tasty antipasto of your favorite appetizers, dips, cheeses, meats and seasonal goodness. EFFORTLESSLY!!! Bon appetite!

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Added: Thu, 28 May 2009 20:33:21 -0800
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For John's Potent Margarita recipe visit www.tracyporter.com/blog Shop Tracy Porter at www.tracyporter.com Our drink of choice when entertaining family and friends is naturally, the margarita. As we grew up, so did our tastes,.. and the battle of quality vs. quantity was won by hand-crafted margaritas using quality liquors.

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Added: Thu, 28 May 2009 20:33:21 -0800
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For this recipe and serving tips visit www.tracyporter.com/blog Shop Tracy Porter at www.tracyporter.com An easy homemade French fries recipe you can make!! Isnt it time to have some fun with this all-American classic side delicious French fries!!

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For this great recipe and serving tips visit www.tracyporter.com/blog Shop Tracy Porter at www.tracyporter.com One of our familys favorites, steamed sugar snap peas. Easy, tasty, healthy perfect for casual summer dining. Theyre done in an instant and so delicious. Now, how snappy is that?!

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Added: Fri, 22 May 2009 10:52:34 -0800
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www.tracyporter.com/blog Allow yourself to dream to evolve. Find something that you are wildly passionate about and allow that passion to lead you. Joy is the key to life!Tracy Porter tips for letting your passions lead! What do you dream about... well then, get busy! What are your favorite hobbies... do you spend enough time with them? Be honest with yourself.... be honest with others What makes your heart beat a-flutter? What makes your palms sweaty!!!? What makes you jump out of bed in the morning? Life is full of options... try as much on as you can! Stop fretting... start doing! Who cares if you haven't tried something before - the time is now. No regrets. if you live this way... your passions will naturally lead you!!!

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Added: Fri, 22 May 2009 10:52:34 -0800
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For great porch living tips visit www.tracyporter.com/blog Shop Tracy Porter at www.tracyporter.com Porch living is such a treat a more casual, comfortable style of decorating. Easy, inspiring decorating tips to make your porch inviting! Tracy Porter Top 10 tips for comfort on your porch! 1. textiles.... cozy throws... plump pillows... soft rugs underfoot 2. furniture.... don't skimp... make sure you have enough little tables, chairs, and spots to allow everyone to relax!! 3. color... delight your senses... go bold 4. accessories... allow your space to sing...pretty trays, architectural objects, cool lanterns...soft lighting (go for bohemian.... not big box store!!!) 5. music... a little indulgence.... will keep your heart light 6. easy care...I learned the hard way!!... choose wisely so you aren't spending all your time cleaning and tidying (choose navy cushions over the cream ones.... hides all the stains!!!) 7. good reading...

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Added: Wed, 20 May 2009 08:33:19 -0800
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For more inspiration visit www.tracyporter.com/blog Shop us at www.tracyporter.com I'm such a believer in life running full circle... most everything you give and share... will come back to you in beautiful ways. Thoughtfulness, I find, has huge paybacks... to your heart and soul mostly. The days, weeks, and years speed by so fast... take a moment when you can to give a little piece of yourself and to connect with someone who can use a pick-me-up. The joy you will feel is warm and fulfilling....

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Added: Thu, 14 May 2009 13:58:50 -0800
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For this recipe and others check out our blog at www.tracyporter.com/blog Everyone loves a gorgeous salad well, I know I sure do. One of my favorites is the classic, old-fashioned, all-American chopped salad. So easy to make and a total crowd-pleaser. So cool and you can make it whatever you want it to be pull together a colorful medley of your favorite crunchy vegetables and youll have yourself a healthy, snappy salad that everyone will delight in eating. The key, you see, to a tasty chopped salad. Is the crisp bed of romaine it holds its spectacular texture once you load it up with all the lovely layers. Great for summer picnics divine for casual evening dinners (al fresco on a humid eve) youll wonder why you dont just throw one of these salads together each week!

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Added: Thu, 14 May 2009 13:58:50 -0800
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For more decorating tips www.tracyporter.com/blog I love bowls. Decorating with them filling them displaying them. Endless really. Their form is enchanting to me mimicking nature so elegant and beautiful. Each has its own unique quality about it colorful, grand, petite, nature-inspired, modern, vintage, imperfect, rustic, fabulous. Tracy Porter Top 10 Tips for decorating with BOWLS: 1. Tuck an exotic bowl onto a bookshelf 2. Fill a colorful bowl with green limes for a vibrant kitchen display 3. Collect natural bowls and group them together as a statement in your foyer 4. Fill a tarnished silver bowl with eclectic jewelry pieces and perch it in your bathroom 5. Keep your essential cooking salts close-at-hand in a lovely bowl next to your stove 6. Pretty soaps look like pieces of art when nestled into a fabulous bowl 7. Be eccentric. Load a fabulous large bowl with books for an inspired centerpiece 8. Create a modern look by grouping a few small bowls in a row at your next gatherin...

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Added: Tue, 12 May 2009 13:52:33 -0800
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Shop Tracy Porter at www.tracyporter.com For more Inspiration visit www.tracyporter.com/blog The beating heart of a home. The gathering place for family, friends, and comfort: the KITCHEN!! Join Sarah and me as we share our favorite kitchen design tips and ideas for making your kitchen even more delightful for YOU. Whether your kitchen is roomy, petite, industrial, modern or country. There are secrets to enhancing YOUR experience. its all in the details girls!! What fun if you are about to jump into a rehab or a new construction such good kitchen ideas if you are simply giving your existing kitchen a little freshening-up! Cheers to more deliciousness in the kitchen!

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Added: Fri, 08 May 2009 13:31:50 -0800
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Visit us at www.tracyporter.com My dears!!!.... In honor of our darling mother, NETTIE. My sister ROBYN and I sat down together to celebrate the encouraging creative spirit that she fostered in us while we were growing-up. Now, the ironic piece to all of this is mom doesnt consider herself CREATIVE!! Non, non, non!!! (We just dont agree with her). Quite the opposite if you are one who encourages creativity. One who learns the fine art of pulling it out of people well then, you are by the very nature of it CREATIVE! Dont you all agree!? Join us as we celebrate mothers, sisters, family, and the nurturing that creatively feeds all of us. Helps us become more ourselves. Helps to push us to places we couldnt imagine on our own. Cheers to Moms. Cheers to encouraging the creative spirit!!!

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Added: Fri, 08 May 2009 00:52:36 -0800
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Another one of my European-inspired country fantasies. RAISED BED GARDENING!! Everything about it makes me squirrelly. The nod to formal gardening. the convenience. the ease the endless possibilities the joy!! Similar to square foot gardening and container gardening, raised bed gardens offer a simple and flexible style of gardening. Perfect for kids gardening. I decided to march down the wooded hillside to my parents piece of country paradise.. where my dad, Dave has indulged me in sharing their charming raised vegetable gardening beds with you. We do hope you are inspired to build, buy (or dream) of some with us. Whether it be a raised vegetable garden, a raised flower bed, a raised herb garden we hope that our enthusiasm reaches you to do what you will. In your own way!!! Visit us at www.tracyporter.com/blog and be inspired!

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Added: Thu, 07 May 2009 09:59:43 -0800
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One of my favorite crafts to make for just about every occasion Mothers Day gift, Birthday gift, Anniversary gift, Hostess gift, Wedding & Baby showers. This personalized photo album is a unique gift idea yet easy enough to be a kid craft project. Gift-giving splendor. If you are creative, your options for embellishing are limitless if you cringe at the idea of warming-up a glue gunnever fear. A photo in the covers frame and a heartfelt note inside are meaningful touches that will entirely warm the recipients heart. Delight in the artfulness of gift giving! Visit www.tracyporter.com/blog for more great ideas!

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Added: Thu, 07 May 2009 09:59:43 -0800
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Ahhh,.its just in my blood, I guess. Always on the hunt for the next treasure to collect. I truly delight in discovering interesting little things to group together and to celebrate in a beautiful way. Glass is one of my favorite tips for the collector such an enchanting way to showcase your delightful assemblage. Charming in a grouping on a tabletop; elegant placed individually in a setting or vignette. Such a relaxing and artful way to enjoy the goodness that you hold dear.