Tracy Porter Blog… be inspired!

Dear Tracy, I am so sorry to hear about the closing of your online and retail stores. For many months I have been meaning to drive up to Santa Barbara to check out your store but regrettably its now too late…You have been an inspiration to me in so many ways.
I will look forward to the next chapter, until then I wish you all the best.

“Keep a green tree in your heart and perhaps a songbird will come.” – Chinese proverb. I believe many of us have a green tree in our hearts for you and your talents.

Dear Tracy and John, Belive me when I say that you are not the only ones in this position! and if youre not in business other people dont understand it!! But you have followed your dreams and took the chance and have been succesful!! We are there with you as many of my family members and friends are struggling to hold on to their businesses!! Just pray and hold your head up and do what you got to do!! I remember from your video what John said about when you fail — thats when you learn!! My husband and I have done a lot of learning!!! lol!! I miss your videos and inspirations!! Youve got to get back in that saddle!!!!! I look at your website everyday!! I know im not the only person missing you!! Keep calm and carry on!! Love and prayers from the midwest!

So sad to hear the news Tracy, but I know you and John will will make it. You have each other, your beautiful kids, and a great extended family…all this will see you through. Oh wait…did I forget to mention your millions of fans?
We are behind you in spirit! Love you! Miss you! See you soon

Tracy & John, Robyn & George ~
I have followed you and your successes many years. Every year I go to see my sister in Wisconsin and going to TP store/Georgie’s was a highlight! Thank you for all your creativity and sharing. You and your families will be in my prayers.
I can do all things through Christ who strenghtens me. – Philippians 4:13
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. – Jeremiah 29:11
Deb

Tracy, sending you good thoughts, luck and love that all is OK. You will get through this. My house is filled with so many of your beautiful things and you helped inspire so many fun projects in my house! I know we will see your greatness again very soon, you and your team are so talented. Thank you for everything, stay strong! ~ Leslie

You are missed! Wishing you the very best!
Monica

Tracy, you are the first blogger & entrepreneur to truly inspired me in so many ways… positive outlook on life, being true to yourself, appreciating small things… etc. Thank you for that from the bottom of my heart. Best wishes to you & your family.

Tracy – Bump! Thank you for letting us know you are well. I’m wishing you… good fortune in the future… and a chance to make things right again for everyone. Take care. Love, Mary Ann

YOU are an amazing woman Tracy. Your gifts and ability to flow and bend with the wind will bring you so much goodness. You certainly have brought so much to me. May your life be richly rewarded anda you know how much you are missed, cherished and loved. You bring so much joy and inspiration to all of us..through all of our trials and tribulations…Here to goodness, trust and patience in adversity. xooxoxo and blessings

Dear Tracy,
You will be deeply missed! I wish you and your family all the very best. You have been an inspiration more than I think you will ever know….with every trial there is a blessing…with every blessing there is a trial. I have found my hardest experiences are my greatest lessons and rewards.

I wonder what your next adventure will be?…All my love and God bless!!!
Sharese Hatch

Tracy, John, and Team: Thank you for your message as we all can come to closure on this chapter of your life with you. We also know you all are ok. I feel like we are soul sisters as we have so many things in common from both having a French grandmother (I also had a French grandfather), being Franco and Anglophiles (I was born to American parents and grew up overseas in Europe due to my father’s job), we’re both from the midwest (me-Michigan), our husbands are both from Chicago (mine-Skokie), I love antiques, fixing up my house, cooking, and worked on the manufacturing side of the garment industry for 13 years. There are so many more things in common. This is a very tough time in business, especially trying to make is in California where I now live (L.A.). I think this is my first comment to you as everytime I wanted to comment I was afraid I’d come of as a crazy lady or a stocker-lol. I know that once you all regroup, we will all be in for a wonderful ride and I can’t wait to be a part of it. i will continue to treasure you through my Tracy Porter items and catalogues. Take care and don’t stay away from us all for too long. xoxo

Tracy–I want to thank you for your contagious enthusiasm and positive outlook. You have inspired me to see things in new ways and to grow creatively. I am so glad I was able to see your beautiful store last October, and to meet Robyn and George. You have so much talent and so many gifts. I know God will give you new avenues in which to grow and stretch and use your gifts. I will keep you and your family in my prayers as you navigate this time of transition. Ask God for guidance. He will give it.
Anita

Dear Tracy and Family ,

I am so sorry and sad to hear your news. You’ve always amazed me with all that you and John have created together over the years. My home and closet is fill with your creations .And, I loved my TP website fix everyday !

I wish all of you the best ! You will recover from this ! I can’t wait to reconnect and see what you come up with next !

YOU have inspired ME in so many ways, Thank you !
Cheers , Beth xo

Good thoughts going out to you. I too, have had to reinvent my work/business these past few years… Its not easy but you can do it, especially with all your positive energy. Just to let you know, you have been a source of positive thinking to me during those days. Thank you!

To the Porter family you guys stay strong ,you have each other ! and friends and family and strangers that love you and are praying for you.keep the faith ..don’t forget cream always rises to the top .xoxo

Dear Tracy, John, Robin and Team,

Really so sad to see you go. There is no one else who makes such beautiful clothes for women.

When I was in Santa Barbara in June, I was wearing one of your long skirts. My daughter laughed as every clerk, in every store commented on it. That is what always happens when I wear your clothes.

Robin was always lovely to talk to on my trips to the
store and I wish her the best of luck with her daughters.

All the best to you and your family. I will be waiting to see what your next adventure will be.

Warm Regards,
Selina

Tracy and Family,…I will miss you most definitly, and I am so happy and honored to have accumulated a closetful of your designs and my china from the Artesian Road collection, the gorgeous jewlry, handbags, many different pieces you have offered. You were like a drug to me to shop, revisit your website and write on your blog. You and your associates are good people and I am sure the brain trust you have involved with your business will get through this. I understand how business can take a down turn(manufacturing & Horses, yikes! we’ve had to cut back at times in our lives), and the risks you take to live your dream. My husband and I have been thru these down trends and you make the necessary changes to come back out on top. You and your family will always be my friends and I hope you give us a visit from time to time.
For my fellow Durls here, we are truly friends indeed.

Wow Tracy all I can say is thank you for all the wonderful years of beautiful designs from jewelry,shoes, bags, clothing and dishes. Through the years I have collected a closet full of beautiful items which I thoroughly enjoy nearly everyday!!!! I have been blown away by your heartfelt connection to your customers and sincerly appretiate your blog and a chance to connect with wonderful people. You will definitly be missed yet I know that you and family will find a new and fruitful path. Thanks for sharing your life with us. Best of luck to you and your company!!!!!

I feel the same as all the girls above.
Each of their comments are how I truly feel.
I hope that you can somehow stay around and keep blogging. I miss your videos and inspiration. I too have learned so much from you and your team. I must say, I couldn’t afford much of your goods, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t love them! Perhaps in these economic times, you could return with a less expensive line of clothing a home goods. I know that I would love it!! I know that your goods were always made of high quality…though and that was the reason for your costs. However, I love you and your company enough to make this suggestion. I will soon (within a few months) become a single mom, living on a teacher salary. So that is why I make this suggestion. I don’t know if anyone else out there feels the same?
Keep your chin up and those creative juices flowing…looking forward to what’s next! Love You Guys!

Dear Tracy,

When I lost my job to this economy 3 years ago, YOU were the ones that got me though it. I couldn’t wait to open up your blog page everyday and soak in the love and inspiration you offered up. Man I have some idea’s for you! and I’m sure you are still ready to explore new options.

One of my co-workers told me “when one door closes, another one opens” and it did. I’m doing what I love now and on a level that’s affordable to everyone in this economy.

You are forever in our hearts and in our thoughts and prayers.

TRACY and all: I commented on your news underneath the “paper plates” heading….so I will not repeat myself (I don’t think). You all know how much I have enjoyed the videos, cooking, and decorating, not to mention all of the clothes, shoes, bags, jewelry, dishes, vases, etc., etc., that I have collected. Thank you so much! It has been such fun. I have ideas and suggestions, but I will give you some rest, and will email you sometime. You know that the interest Tracy, Robyn, Sarah had in “collecting” and decorating has helped me get through the loss of my mom back in 2006…she collected and “rummaged” and sought out garage sales…so we had so much in common….she was fun, and a bit “silly and crazy” like me, and listening to Tracy was like having a bit of my interests of my mom “rekindled”. I would love it, if we could continue to have access to Tracy’s videos and recipes. I hate to be “demanding”. This has been so creative here, I have enjoyed it. THANK YOU Tracy and Co. Please take care, you know how much I enjoyed “Georgies” and the “Tracy Porter Store” when they were open here in Wisconsin, such fun! Take care!

Tracy,

Thank YOU and GOD bless you! Because you touched so many souls, it will all come back to you.

Believe and make every day your masterpiece!

Sending you love for your next chapter…..

TRACY~~Warmest thoughts….I have all the faith in the world that your next glorious chapter is going to be even more exciting then the last. Sending many positive thoughts and energy your way. You have been such an inspiration to me as well. And I know all of those ‘Seeds’ of love,creativity,goodness and “Luscious layers” you planted in the hearts of others…are going to be reaped greatly by you. May blessings rain upon you!!!! Love you, Tracy!!! You are a beautiful soul…GO for your biggest dreams, I BELIEVE in YOU!!! XOXOX JennyKY!!

Tracy, John and the rest of the team,

We are all still your loyal Team Porter on-line…we will all wait patiently for the next chapter of your life and business and will support that next dream as well…

As a born optimist, just like you, I am sure that this is clearing out some space for some great new venture, both personally and professionally! We love you to death and want you to know that we are behind you 100%! Lots of love, Wendy

Tracy,

I meant to also say thank you so much for keeping the blog up on-line. Many of us have continued to keep the blog going all summer and continued to share the positivity that you always radiate. we can’t wait till you join us again!

Tracy,

I have been a “groupie”of yours since the storehouse days. You are and have been a hero of mine. You are a woman that lives the life you were supposed to live. You have inspired,embraced and created beauty in this world. For that I am truly grateful. You cannot understand what you have given us thru talents, your joyful way of seeing life and your creations.
I too have suffered with this economy, as so many of us have. My husband was out of work for 6 months. He is now gun-shy of how long this job “will last”.
Thank you for sharing the goodness of life. I too have embraced “keep calm and carry on”. I will be here for your next step.
Cheers to you and yours. Xoxoxox tracey

Tracy Porter Family,
Thank you for the beauty that you inspired in my world! I wear your clothing often and I always receive the most wonderful compliments…of course I tell who I’m wearing. My neighbor purchased a grand piece of lighting for her entry way and my 14 year old daughter, Wisdom is painting her “Tracy Porter” door as I type…complete with peacock feathers! My hope is that you Relax, Reflect, Re-boot and Awake to a new moment at your leisure! You are forever in my home and heart.

Dear Tracy, John, and Team,

I am very saddened to learn of your closings. You have been a huge inspiration for me ever since I first learned of the very beginnings of your business in a Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel article so many years ago. Your home goods and clothing surround me daily, and I still enjoy paging through your books for snippets of joyful, creative living. I visited your website daily to infuse my life with Porter wisdom and enthusiasm. You kept me going no matter what, and I am grateful to you for sharing so much.
All of you deserve the very best. I know you will find your footings again and work hard to make your next set of adventures become even more successful than your previous ones.
Thanks so much for your ideas, products, and soulful living. Remember to “Dream With Your Eyes Open!”
You will always have a special place in our Wisconsin hearts!

Best wishes and luck,
Jennifer

Regarding the TRACY PORTER company what I know as a very happy customer, and have been for years, is that this company maintained always the highest of integrity. The customer service was exceptional which in my opinion is a reflection upon the heart of the company, JOHN &TRACY PORTER. I read something this morning on “Character” and thought of you, TRACY….”Character sustains itself & nurtures itself even as it is being put to work, tested and challenged. Like the biblical book of Exodus, the bush burned but the flames did not consume it.”

YOU are a woman of exceptional character and integrity. YOU are a bright star!!

Xo JEnnyKy

Hey soul sista! I miss you soooo bad I can’t stand it! I’m toasting to you with a glass of Chardonnay…”Here’s to Tracy! May she and her family find peace and happiness! And here’s to my closet of beautiful clothes thanks to her!” (clink clink)…Hope to see you soon, darlin’!! MB

It is very hard, at such times, to see past the present, but I can’t wait to see what the future gives you…it will be fabulous!

Dear Tracy and John, I know that you have so many people who support you and and have been huge fans, but I feel like I was your number one. From the first time I received your catalog, I was hooked. I am so greatful to have so many of Tracy’s unique designs ( just about everything in the collections). You have truly inspired me in so many ways…..my wardrobe, my home and even how I would do things/crafts with my four kids. I would ofter think to myself….how would Tracy do this? My girlfriends (who I turned on to you) and I would love to watch your videos. You just always put things together in the most perfectly crazy way. I would wake up each morning and read your blog to start my day. I want you to know that you are truly missed and I look forward to your return and next creative endeavors. Please don’t stop what you have started……..you are so special! I wish your family love and support during this difficult time. Katina

♥ …………..Just got back from Holiday…..and couldn’t wait to see if you were here……..Its like a world without sugar……I have entered your world because it was full of hope and sharing…….I will move on without you…..but will watch and wait. XOXOXOX

TRACY,…i am holding onto…we look forward to connecting with you again very soon…something smells pretty about that…to me anyway!!!…hope you had an adventurous summer and that John and the cowboys are all well…your design and cheer have truly been missed…keep your mind empty so it can be OPEN to everything!!!…love ya…Margie

the most beautiful sentiments expressed above regarding our love and concern for you and your family. what can i add…. and this is the nyc in me……DID YA GET THE MESSAGE????

we’re here to stay tracy….keep the faith and carry on! we’ve missed you.

xxxoooo fanci

Well this explains why no one in customer service followed up with my inquiry about what pattern name I have. I got an email in July stating they’d get back to me in 2-4 days…..does anyone know where I can find out what the name of a pattern is I received as a gift? Good luck to you.

Sad to hear this but so happy we were able to connect! I look forward to keeping in touch and wish you all the best, Tracy. You’re such a kind, beautiful, inspiring person.

Tracy and Family,
Thank you for all the wonderful clothes, dishware and inspiration through the years…you will be missed for the time being…can’t wait for the next chapter!

Yes, Tracy, you do seem like a dear friend. You are loved by so many. Thank you for the daily inspiration you provided for us on your blog and for all the beautiful things you designed for us to purchase. I wish you and your family the best in your future plans. I watch these videos over and over to hear your voice, see your smile and to be inspired. No one else has ever inspired me the way you have and I thank God for you. I’ll be praying for all of you. Jolene

Tracy and Family,
As everyone else has mentioned, thank you for all that you have given. I remember when I saw you on Oprah and then I purchased all your books and lucky enough have some of your homewares also….I have loved all that you were. I wish you all the very best for now and for the future and I know your journey will continue down another wonderful path where we can enjoy your creations once again. I will miss you terribly. Carolyne, Melbourne Australia

So TP Ladies……..We have heard from Tracy and John……I AM SO HAPPY……..What will happen next………the rumors are flying…..I read and devour only the good…..one rumor I heard is Tracy and John bought Bo Dereks old home……….now I hope thats true……LOLOOL……My comments are said with so much hope in mind…..I love my Dear Friend……wonder how the boys are doing…..??? So cool for them to leave the blog up…………..Ladies……are any of you feeling the fall weather…..leaves are dropping here…..I am so anxious to see the new shoe X-Factor…..anyone else??????

Where is Cameo and Angie………..da gone them!!!!!!!!!

I am so very sad to here of your closing. You are a true inspiration to everyone who reads your blog – I miss reading your blog and I wish the best for you and your family.

Gina..what pattern? I don’t know what a pattern is? Dishes? Any way I can help if I know the answer!? You girls are all so great. Tracy infused us with connection and inspiration. I like to think we all walk with her daily in our interests and artful ways with life, fashion, home, etc.etc….have a lovely day girls…we are so lucky the blog is here and she will be back (like arnie)!!!!!!!! You can’t keep the great down!!!!!

Tracy,
I thought you were just taking the summer off from the blog. I’m sorry to hear of the closing but I know you will spring up with something fantastic. I have had the best time decorating using your thoughts and ideas,I will miss you deeply. I hope the very best for your family and your team! Until next time, Happy Decorating!
Danna

Tracy,
I too commented on the “Paper Plates” post but wanted to send one more note here. I was just telling a co-worker how sad I was to discover that your ecommerce & retail sites are closed. Devastated is more like it. I always meant to take a trip to your store in Ripon but never got a round to it – what a wasted opportunity. Then my next plan was to visit my cousin in SB and check out your new location. Another missed opportunity. I may have missed the chance to experience TP live but I never missed a chance to enjoy you daily. I will miss your posts, videos and more. I hope you leave your old ones up as I will often frequent those as well. I look forward to seeing what’s next and joining you on your next adventure. Thanks for the past few great years. You’re missed but not forgotten.
Laura

I visited your shop while in Santa Barbara and LOVED it.
I am thinking selfish thoughts like “where will I find such unique jewelry and clothing”? Instead, I should be hoping for health and happiness for you and your family. I will think of you each time I wear my pearl and turquoise cross necklace!

I need to touch base with you daily…..just being this close is enough……..”LIFE ISN’T ABOUT WAITING FOR THE STORM TO PASS. “IT’S ABOUT LEARNING TO DANCE IN THE RAIN”…..Ya know if you have to build a chicken coop…….do it……….maybe a mule……I have started over so many times…..moved 27 times in 64 years……..and each move was for the best….I learned from it…..and at this moment….I have it all…..all that God allows……XOXOXOXO …..

Ladies until Tracy…..starts to twirl again…..I love knowing how your world rotates……….share and keep this alive…..give a good word……what say you????

Siegi………is surround by smoke….Austin is on fire……lets pray for her safety!!!!!

Happy day to all………….

Dear Tracy,
You gave me so much inspiration – how can I ever forget. About three years ago, when the bad news just wouldn’t stop coming, your daily videos gave me distraction and joy, the highlight of my day. I will stand by you no matter what. I wish I could express myself better like all the girls before me. Storm season does end, the sun will come out eventually and hopefully some day it will rain in Texas again. We all miss you and your team. I wish you health and energy to get through this difficult time. Forever thankful for your inspiration.

T daaaaaaaaaaaahling!!!!! So appreciative that you returned to inform us. Yes my love, it is very harsh times. We must all have *hope* and *faith* for a turn around in our economy. I am a world history buff and note that empires rise and fall. Some rise again with more power than ever and some never return. My hope for you T love, is a grand rebirth!!!!! I too will wait patiently on your return, for I know deep within my heart that your spirit will nevah fade and you will “stand in your chair” soul sister!!!!!
~ Enjoy the beautiful state of CA my friend~ OXOX to JOHN and the COWBOYS, Your MOM and DAD, ROBYN and GEORGE, your dear BROTHER and his FAMILY, and all of your furry CRITTERS!!!!!
**Never forget…… that CAMEO loves YOU baybeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
LOVE and miss you~ RAREBIRDS~I am 1/2 way through my masters program.
Thank you ALL for being the wind beneath my~ wings~
For now,……..
I am Cameoxoxoxo signing off…………….

I missed your blog over the summer. You have truly inspired me and reading your blog daily gave me the creative “shot in the arm” that I need at times. I am so glad you left your videos for our viewing…Thanks! I wish you all the best! (I am still hoping to see you on television some day soon…Tracy Porter…”be inspired”!)

Dear Tracy, John and Team… Thank you so much for letting us know what’s happening with you. I just read all the comments from your bloggers and can only add my own positive thoughts and heartfelt prayers coming your way… My home and closet is full of your sweetness, I’ve laughed and been inspired and loved by your videos, books and blogs… so I just feel gratitude for all of that….and melancholy because I miss you. It seems like this world is becoming a “no frills” place. I hate that! I look forward to what the future holds for you… it’s gonna be good.

I am sad as well. I feel like a part of my life is missing = I knew I could count on you, Tracy, for inspiration when I needed it! (no pressure
At this point I am wishing you and your family only the best. I feel that you gave so much to me. I wish I had more to give than positive thoughts but for now, that’s what I’m sending. I appreciate all who write on this blog. You really make my day!

Oh Tracy, I just had to pick my jaw up off from the floor and climb back into my seat after I read this.

I too thought you were just taking the summer off from the blog. I would at least once a week click on my feed to make sure I wasn’t missing anything. So when I just saw there was a post I was so excited.

I am so sorry to hear this news. Of course, none of us know the details, but I am grateful that you shared with us the goings on so far. You are one of the few out there who I can truly define as an ARTIST! You create from your soul and your love pours out of everything you create. There isn’t a piece that doesn’t scream “Tracy.” You are inspired by the world around you and by others without having to “rip off” anyone else’s designs or creations.

You have been a source of inspiration for me in my business’s for the past 4 years. And Lord only knows how much of you is in every square inch of my home. I decorate in “vignette’s” now, and I am always looking for something when I walk around the home thinking, should this be moved over here now, or how can I use this for something else. But more so, I often ask, how would Tracy do it, or is this “Tracy”?

You have helped me to think outside of the box when it comes to artistic and creative expression. I don’t have to follow any kind of “decorating rules”, I create and design for me and my family alone.

My only regret is that I wasn’t able to ever “purchase” any of your lovely creations. Because of the economy, and with my husband working in the field he does, we just didn’t have it in our “Goodwill & Salvation Army” budget. But I drooled daily over just about everything on your site, from the store to the blog!

Thank you for delighting our souls!!!!! Thank you for making us laugh out loud as we sang along with you in Opera Voices. Thank you for giving us time to sit with a glass of wine and have some girl time with a bunch of strangers that felt more like soul sisters:)

You are a blessing! I pray the best for you & John and the Cowboys and pray that we see you doing what you do best again very soon.

Much love,
from a southerner turned midwesterner:)
Melissa Lewis – Midwest Magnolia

So sad as well, you are my go to girl for something fantastic to wear, give or eat on!

Where will we find your plates now?!

Tracy – so sorry to hear about the current situation. I’m sure you are formulating some kind of return and for what it’s worth, I wanted to let you know how powerful and valuable your lifestyle contributions are. Cooking, decorating, fashion (with or without TP items), entertaining, philosophy – all of it. I do hope that you understand how impactful those insights of yours are and consider parlaying them into a future project.

It will all work out. And when it does, I hope you’ll share your journey so we can all learn from it.

Thank you.

I’ve been pondering and contemplating this for quite sometime. I think that T’s June 10th message of “Plain White Paper Plates,” (in retrospect) was a very clear message to all of us. Obviously, she knew then, that big changes were coming. I think, perhaps, (and of course, I’m only guessing)that it was her way of preparing all of us for her need to exit, thereby paving the way for her to continue to find a way to be true to herself AND to take care of, and protect, her family. As Valery said, all kinds of rumors are flying around. I made the mistake of Googling, and reading, some very negative things. I won’t make that mistake again and I hope that none of you will either. I think we can all agree that Tracy has touched our lives in so many positive and different ways, and that’s good enough for me. I will continue to channel prayers and positive thoughts in T’s direction and I hope that all of you will do the same. XXOO

OHHHHHHHHH Cameo……….so glad to hear from the Master Brain Peacock……..anther 4-5 months and you will be done……so I am sending you gentle breezes filled with Love To Lift Your Wings…… so you will be able to pass the final test….when it comes…..XOXOXOXO

Lady Di………..I have missed you………I can see your face now……….in Tracys store as you tried on that outfit….you look wonderful in it…….(wash on delicate….as I do so I can have her clothes for years to come)!!!!!

Melissa………..Dont ya just love the midwest!!!!!!!

****Siegi………..please……please…..you have the best words…..in that wonderful dialect you have……come share what is going on in Austin?????????????*****

Carry on the Tradidtion….”Cheeseburger Friday”…………Love YOU Tracy……….!!!! I am a person of fee will and choose to be here……for I am a Princess indeed!!!!!!!!! Pampered in goodness and kindness and positive vibes!!!!!!!!!

Dearest TRACY, JOHN, and family,
Allthough I am sad to hear of you closing the retail operations, I am happy that you have found a way to move forward.
Thank you for your kind words and for letting us know how you are doing. We do care deeply how you are as we, as faithful bloggers, have come to know you on a daily basis. I am sure your joy filled positive spirits will prevail and emerge with wonderful things to share with us. Your books, videos, and can-do attitudes have a very special place in the lives of many. There is so much you can share with a world that is hungry for inspiration and ways of living in uncertain times. I wish you all the best!…..in God’s love,
Desireexoxoxoxo

Tracy might think about selling her TREASURED clothing and ideas on QVC…watching all those designers on Fashion Week last night had me thinking….hmmnnn!! She needs to be on there …..have a grand weekend girls..xxoox

Tracy,
You are simply the best! You are in my thoughts as this change enters your life and I am eternally grateful for all you have given to us, your adoring fans! As mentioned, every time I wear one of your designs, someone has a compliment, not only that, you taught me to put an outfit together. This changed my life, friend, I can not thank you enough. My children and husband thank you, too!
Warmest wishes to you and your beautiful family. Please keep my email on your list and let me know if you need help promoting your next venture. I will share will everyone I know, the wonderful person you are! xoxo, Kathleen

WISHING YOU SO MUCH GOODNESS AND GIVING MY HEARTFELT THANKS FOR ALL THAT YOU HAVE DONE….HOPE TO SEE YOU POP UP IN OUR WORLD AGAIN AND SWEEP US OFF OF OUR FEET….UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN….(I HAVE TO MEET YOU ONE DAY IN PERSON)….THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

TRACY AND THE DURLS: so wonderful to read the posts here! All you you that sent Tracy positive wishes, is so great. MIDWEST MAGNOLIA: so good of you to be so honest about “finances”, it is a rough and rocky time. I think it is good to know there are souls out there who are so kind. I still enjoy reading the comments here and yes, love the videos still! (How many times have I said that??…) I won’t mention you all by name, but I enjoy reading what you all have to say. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. I think it is so nice that ‘SOMEONE”????? is still posting the comments on the blog…mmmmmm I wonder? (tee hee, ha ha) Cheers for a peaceful weekend!

Hey All You Beautiful Souls….WE ARE FAMILY and when one of our lives are affected by change be it good or bad, expected or not, WE ARE ALL here for each other….That’s how it has always been, that’s just WHO WE ARE….WE will be the candle in the window for Our Tracy and her Prince…..and WE will burn Bright, Strong and Fearlessly, sending all our Positive energy their way until Our Tracy returns…AND RETURN SHE WILL!!! STRONGER, WISER AND MORE SUCCESSFUL than ever before…She has too much Beauty and Inspiration to bestow upon this world and By Gosh, OUR TRACY WILL DO IT!!!!….WE WILL ALL be here no matter how long it takes…because we need to be, she has been such a Positive and Powerful force in our lives, she has lifted me up in so many ways on countless occasions and I for one am forever Grateful to her for that…She has become such an important and integral part of my life. I know she has done the same for so many of you also and I know many of you feel the same way….She has brought us together and for that I can never thank her enough….Our well wishes, our prayers and all our positive energy will see her through this slight bump in the road….Soooo let’s hold onto our seats real tightly, because we are all in for the ride of a lifetime when Our Tracy returns……The Anticipation is leaving me breathless…..OMG, I can’t Breath!!!!!…..
MUCH LOVE TO YOU TRACY, JOHN AND THE COWBOYS AND TO ALL YOUR FAMILY….GOD BLESS YOU!!!! XOXOXOXOXO
LOVE TO ALL THE BEAUTIFUL SOULS WHO GATHER HERE!!!!
Your Madhatter XOXOXO

Happy days ahead and thanks for all the happy moments in the past.

Hey Birds!!!!!!!!!! How wonderful to hear from all of you, and that we can still write here, I really miss Tracy, but it was nice to check in and catch up on all of you.I wrote on the other post too, but again T. I wish you and your family all the happiness in the world, and hope to see you again someday! I will never forget our TP experience in SB as long as I live! And my Mom {Sparkle} wont either! We love you!!!!!!!xxxxxRach

I know this is difficult for you all. But God said there would be seasons and maybe this is just a change of season for you. My prayer for you is that you get your footing back and let God direct your steps. We are ever so grateful that he put a wonderful artist like you in our path. Keep your head up. You are smart and talented and something new must be on the horizon. A new birth of sorts. I can’t wait to see what it will be. Blessings to you all.

Dear Tracy. I used your blog as inspiration as what I could aspire to be. Beautiful,smart and by all accounts, a great mother. How deeply I feel that this chapter has closed, however, I know that something new and wonderful is around the corner.
Many thanks to you for your spunk and ever talent.

Go Team Porter….See you in the next manifestation.
So grateful to have met you, John, Robyn, George and Sarah at your beautiful Santa Barbara store.
Wishing you all the best. kehaulani

Tracy – I just got on your site and saw the news. Please know what an inspiration you have been to me – and, of course, so many others. I look at my home with a new, more adventurous eye and enjoy getting dressed every day because of you! I am SO glad I have a closetful of timeless TP clothes – they are and will continue to be cherished. Your recipes are treasured and put in their own beautiful binder. You are an irrepressible spirit, Tracy, and I know your creative powers will manifest in years to come. So no good-byes just au revoirs. Thank you from deep down for everything. XXOO, Judy

Hey All You Beautiful Souls…WE ARE FAMILY and when one of our lives is affected by change be it good or bad, expected or not, WE ARE ALL here for each other….That’s how it has always been, that’s just WHO WE ARE….WE will be the candle in the window for Our Tracy and her Prince….and WE will burn Bright, Strong and Fearlessly, sending all our Positive energy their way until our Tracy returns….AND RETURN SHE WILL!!! STRONGER, WISER, AND MORE SUCCESSFUL than ever before…She has too much Beauty and Inspiration to bestow upon this world, and By Gosh, OUR TRACY WILL DO IT!!!!….WE WILL ALL be here no matter how long it takes….because we need to be, she has been such a Positive and Powerful force in our lives, she has lifted me up in so many ways on countless occasions and I for one am forever Grateful to her for that….She has become such an important and integral part of my life. I know she has done the same for so many of you also and I know many of you feel the same way….She has brought us together and for that I cannot thank her enough….Our well wishes, our prayers, and all our positive energy will see her through this slight bump in the road….Soooo let’s hold onto our seats real tightly, because we are all in for the ride of a lifetime when Our Tracy returns….The Anticipation is leaving me breathless….OMG, I can’t Breath!!!!….
MUCH LOVE TO YOU TRACY, JOHN AND THE COWBOYS AND TO ALL YOUR FAMILY….GOD BLESS YOU!!!! XOXOXOXOXO
LOVE TO ALL THE BEAUTIFUL SOULS WHO GATHER HERE!!!!
Your MadHatter XOXOXO

TRACY: Thank you for the wonderful idea about raised bed gardening posted quite awhile back. Just got in from my raised bed garden(s) with produce in hand!!! It is 83 degrees here in Wisconsin today! Acorns are dropping everywhere! I so have adored your ideas through the years. Recipes too! Thank you! I hope you are well, and thank you for keeping the blog going. I hope everyone is having a good Sunday!

Hi Tracy and Durls! Such beautifulness is here! I have been thinking of you all day TRACY, as I have so much of you in my home and in my closet. You have inspired me in so many ways I cannot begin to count them. This morning as we were making our Swedish pancakes I was wondering if you and the cowboys were doing the same. I still refer to your beautiful videos all the time. Sometimes I just need to hear your happy voice! The video about being positive is one of my favorites. I really want you to know how much we all care about you and appreciate you in so many ways. As MADHATTER and the others have said, I am anticipating your return with excitement and thank you for keeping the blog up. CHEERS!!
In God’s love,
Desireexoxoxoxo

Good Monday Morning Tracy and Ladies!!! It was a beautiful full moon last night and this morning and a bit of fall chill is in the air. Fall’s coming. I just love this time of year and it has always meant new beginnings for me, I don’t know why, but I guess it goes back from my school days of starting a new year with friends and social occassions, etc. My Sis and her husband are up today for her chemo and her husband gets to meet her dr and nurses for the 1st time since she started coming up here. Her numbers are looking good and I am taking her out to be pampered today while hubby stays here to fish on the River. Tomorrow is the chemo business, but today is a free creative day.
Angela….you always write the way I think but could never put down on paper those beautiful thoughts. I couldn’t agree with you more about our Tracy and family. I miss her projects around the seasons and I hope she will be getting back to us soon. She is a part of my everyday life, with recipies, serving dishes, clothes, and decor. How many people in your lives have that kind of influence in your home? Tracy, you have made it successful what you do when these things linger on when you are not here.
Have a great week all!

Good morning Girls! Wow Peasan!!!!!!! You said it all……what a beautiful writer you are, and a beautiful person! I am so happy Tracy has brought us all together, I know……Can’t wait to see what’s next!!!Have a great day Birds!!!!!

Good morning, talking about the moon – today or yesterday, depending in which time zone you are in, the Chinese and some other Asian nations celebrate the Moon Festival. Check out MID AUTUMN FESTIVAL- MOON FESTIVAL on Google. Read the Legendary Stories of the Chinese Moon Festival. My Chinese neighbor brought me some moon cakes and I had to look it up on to see what it is all about.
Happy to hear, Patty, that your sister is doing better. Valery, the fire danger around here will not subside until we have some significant rainfall. I hope it will be soon, the danger is nerve wracking, woods all around me and so dry. I do have all my things packed up ready to go. I am surprised at myself, how little I am actually taking.
It is a joy to read all the support for Tracy, I am sure it gives her strength to carry on.

Wonderful week-ed………celebrated life and Sept. 11th 2001…..in church on Sunday…..OHHH it was a spirit filled good serman……..I go to a church of about 3000 and growing…..finally built a new church out by where I live….I am so blessed to be a part of it and love going to my Fathers house!!!! Its Monday already and work is important toooooooo…..

Angie you rock the boat Babyyyyyy…..see you need to come everyday and fill us with good things……it will make you forget your sorrows…..of what you have lost……I love hearing you MOUTH IN GEAR……LOLOLOLO!!!!!

Patty, I wish you were my sister…..and hope her husband catchs fish for you supper….lololo…Does your sister ride????

Ladies of Tracy Porter Inspiration…..enjoy your…..DAY …..XOXOXOX

Dear Tracy, I am DEEPLY sorry that you too have felt the sting of these times. I can’t thank you enough for the years of filling my closet and drawers with a bounty of beautiful clothing and for helping to decorate our nest with the most soulful of treasures! I have saved every one of your beautiful catalogs and love to reread them, glossing over the lovely images.

My heart tells me that you are a woman of great strength and passion … I just know you and your team will rise again affording all of us anxious souls the returning bliss of your inspiring ways and beautiful touches.

I wish all of you and your families the very best … may your hearts and souls be filled with the greatest of peace.

I cannot believe that just when I found you in August, I lost you. Your clothing is so Bohemian,, I live within 30 minutes of Haight but still found your clothing so well made and your color sense.!! Guess that is that French in us:)
Can I find any remants of your things anywhere?
Please start up again soon…

Hugs,
Charlene

Dearest Tracey –
I am so saddened to hear of the news, yet joyful because from “seeing” you in videos and on your radio show, I can tell your optomistic attitude and fun-loving ways will see you through and bring you to even better things in the future. It might be selfish of me, but I will very very very very much miss your videos, your personality…just you! Sometimes I catch myself saying something in an little Opera voice or saying something like “darling” or something and think “how Tracey of me!” I love most of the clothing I’ve gotten from your store, but what made the clothing so awesome I think was the person behind it. If you hadn’t made the little video clips and other videos, I’m sure I wouldn’t have made so many purchases. You’ve definitely been a brightness in this often dreary world and I’m sure you’re a light to your family and friends. Okay, I’m sorry I’m rambling. I know there are a ton of comments, and I don’t even know if you’ll have time to read them all…but I hope you do because it’s obvious so many of us have admired you and hope for the best for your future. Can’t wait to jump back in the fun whenever/wherever/whatever that may be down the road (((hugs))) from a 20-something-year-old who hopes to one day be like you ~Kelly

Good Morning Ladies………..yesterday I brought to work with me these 4 large glass old beer steins….(someone gave them to me)…..I filled each one full of 1/2 sand pebbles, then colored gold and silver glass beads, then some big chunky amber plastic diamonds…..then in each stein I have burgandy with touches of gold huge mums (only one in each stein)….with catails and then stems of leaves of gold and orange…all bought at Pier One…..so each container of glass is filled with the same…….it looks so FALL>>>>>>>>>>I am pleased…have it on the half wall self surrounding my desk….wish I could send you all a picture of it……….pudding smile indeed……anyone else starting to decorate for the end of summer and those nice cool mornings???????????

valery…I am all decorated!! Pumpkins, cornstalks, all the fall is out and even Christmas trees decorated for fall and halloween…it is too cute…all grown out of my yard….Loving hearing what you have done..beautiful and creative…GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!! Have a spiritfilled day…with love to all …………………

TRACY: I so hope it does your heart good to read all the lovely thoughts coming you way from the ladies here!? VALERY: how wonderful that your church is growing and the new church nearby is so great! Beth and Valery: wow you are really ahead of the game for fall decor! I have some out, I will get there! Going to get colder here in Wisconsin this week! That should put me in the spirit! My kitty is in the window right now watching some young deer on our mound!! ( I don’t know if she knows what to make of them!) Good Night! Tonight is a great special about Jackie Kennedy and “never-before release tapes!

ONE OTHER THING, for those experiencing record HEAT in our country, (TEXAS) for one, I felt badly talking about our cool temps, and want you to know I am praying that you will get relief, soon! Good Night all! So glad we can still post comments!

Well, Miss Madhatter does have a way with words!

Glad all are hanging in! We are having unseasonally warm weather here, as well and I am very happy! Love, love, love the summer (though I am ready to wear fall clothes!)

Elle…….Beth…….I love the starting of fall colors…..the summer was hot…..and now very soon it will be great to complain about the cold…..lolololo. Talking about the weather and politics…..takes our mind off of many other trials we may be going through……each one of us….each family or ours….something is always on the front burner…..so to say….one day at a time…..we dont have the past…its gone….the future is not here…..JUST TODAY TP LADIES…..close your eyes and say a prayer for our world………..and for each one that comes here…..Sending all of you butterfly kisses……..and embrace your day….if your down…enjoy a Tracy Video……Shes a worker and so is John…..who knows maybe they can work for Vogue or ELLE………believe me they have a plan……….just wish I KNEW WHAT IT WAS…..LOLOLOLOL…….wearing a total Tracy outfit today….eating my curds and whey…..and if a spider sits beside me I will shooooooe (sp) him outside….lololo…..XOXOXOX

Beth………..wow sounds so wonderful……..Hey Elle….darn I missed the special, was it any good???? I have Jackie Kennedy sun glasses…………believe me when I say, when I wear them…..I feel so special…lolol…..really I do!!! The things we do to make our world special to us…..just little ole us………..

Angie………..get on here……get out of the garden…..quite writing that cookbook, and spend a few minutes with people who love you!!!!…………..And Tracy and Robyn….you could pop in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!We dont want to know your life history…..we felt you were our friend…….I for one miss you…..bad…..remember your heart is still in the same place.

What Ta HEY are you talking about KATELYNPhelps??????

My word is dont talk trash…………We are all Princess’s here………..XOXOXOXO LOLOLOLOLOLOL

Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower………..so beautiful…..

Reba…..Dear Alzheimers Reba…..her apartment was flooded……got a plumber and they dont know where the water came from….we moved furniture and rugs out in the sun to dry…cleaned it up……..she just shook her head…..I always wonder where they go…when they cant think anymore…..Only God knows, I guess…….anyway everything is moved back in…..and I stopped at Wally World and got her 5 new jogging outfits…she is so tiny I have to buy XL in childrens…..I am in the process and it is a process…with medicare,etc. to get her into a nursing home…….it all works out…….its day by day……anyway I am venting and now back to******************

SUNSHINE TO EVERYONE……AND TO EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT DAY.

Vent! Vent! Valery!, Life is full of ups and downs, that’s why we’re here to listen. I hope your little Rita gets to a good place to be taken care of. You are so good and sweet to her. I can’t imagine what it would be like to take care of someone with Alzheimers. My Mom was a Private Duty nurse and her specialty was Alzheimers’ patients. I remember many of her stories when she wanted to talk about her patients.
My Sis and her hubby went back ysterday to Va. Beach and the sad news is that she and the hospital are experiencing the shortage of the Doxil chemo treatment with no news on when if ever it will be available again. They put her on another chemo with a combo drug so she is still being treated, but instead of the hour drip it took, now it’s 5 hours with the new stuff. All in all, we had a great time together and her hubby got to fish to his heart’s delight!
Valery you asked if my Sis is a rider & the answer is no. I came into this horse business thru my Hubby and drank in all I could of every aspect of a horse. I am the only one in the family (of 6 girls), to embrace the horse life. I take her up to farms to be in the fields with me with the mares and babies and she loves it. It is very Zen for her to be out there.
Seigi…I hope you are getting rain soon. I can’t imagine how dry your area is. I think of you everytime they show the state of Texas on the news about the draught.
Well, it is raining and a cold front has hit our area. I started taking down the summer decor and I have my Aspen leaf wreath up outside the front door. I am getting my things together for the Halloween decor, which I will put up Oct. 1st, and then a change to Thanksgiving. EGADS, Ladies!, where did this time go. This is the time of year when I am really missing Tracy’s decorating ideas, recipies and visits. I do hope we see her very soon.

Remember this one…..from October 2009

My effortless Autumn Decorating Tips:

- Leave any grasses from your summer plantings in your containers for the Autumn season… they add height and create a marvelous green anchor for your eye!

- Gather mini pumpkins, gourds, and squash… sprinkle them here and there… (fun for kids and grandkids to help with too)!!

- Mix it up! Branches, leaves, evergreens, berries, and seed-heads are luscious elements when swept together in all their majesty.

- Remember to PLAY! Have fun and don’t feel like you have to have a grand plan… just keep tucking and adding bits and bobs…. it will be fantastical…. Just like you!

- P.S. (if you want a little sparkle… just pull out those golden, cinnamon-ny, sagey-colored holiday ornament balls and slip them in amongst the love)……

Hey Jack Meoff………….sending you wonderful thoughts cause yours are dark. Do not make it bad for the rest of us who come here……..to vent on CBS news or what ever…..Praying for you Jack…..may you find your happiness.

Oh Jack that was……..go vent on CBS news…dont you have better things to do…so please take your member elsewhere and I pray you have no cavities…..lololololo, now scram.

Girls if this keeps up we must exchange emails……I have most of yours…..but this is rude, crude and socially unexceptable….for people to come here and be unfit.

Valery, thanks for the fall inspiration…via Tracy. I must get outside and cut some beauty and bring it in. Am changing out my closet…..fall is here!!! I wish I could just leave everything in there, but with a 100 year old house….closets are small.
Hope everyone is well, and Tracy, come back!!! You are greatly missed.

I know you will land on cat feet. This will be a time of creativity, growth, reflection and lots of family time! I will miss your happy and enthusiastic voice, and hope to see you soon! Good luck, darling girl!

Valery, keep the spirits up. Sharon, glad you see you’re back! Patty, I heard some time ago on the news about the shortage of chemo treatment drugs, sorry to hear your sister is affected.

Only 81 degrees, a cold front after about 86 days of 100+. I was in the cooking mood this morning, my energy is coming back. I harvested all my basil, the only thing growing in this drought. Made Pesto and of course thought about all you Italian girls out there while making it. It was so delicious, had toast with pesto for lunch. I freeze the pesto and this tides me over the winter, even frozen it is still good for pasta salad etc. Cooked some okra the Indian way, found fresh curry leaves in the Indian store and it makes all the difference in taste. I am so lucky to have all these Asian stores around me. I also made red cabbage, the best cabbage recipe from House Beautiful with apples and onions. It is a lot of work, but I freeze half of it, It is worth the effort. I am a messy cook, I try to cook ahead, less cleanup! With this heat, I have not cooked much all summer.

It is cloudy, looks so promising, but I will believe it when I feel raindrops on my head.

I went to Hobby Lobby and I saw the Christmas trees decorated in fall splendor, I loved it, great idea. Well, today was cooking day, maybe tomorrow decorating day. Good weekend to all! Tracy we miss you!

Hello all! So good to hear of everyone’s fall decor! I will have to get to mine some other time. VALERY…The Jackie Kennedy special was pretty good, very interesting, I think I will buy the book though, I got sick midway through and just needed to sleep, so that was strange. Anyways, with school in session am trying to attend some sporting events, along with everything else. Am excited though one of our daughters is coming for the weekend, ah, mother/daughter time, can hardly wait! Am going to look at some Tracy Porter ideas for fall too, I think!!! Patty and Siegi and Sharon, so nice to read your comments! Happy Weekend!

delightful delivery from our dutchess of durls!!!!

xxxxooooo

Dear John and Tracy. I, too, kept checking for your blog. Thinking you were taking a long vacation this summer. I’m sad that you have to re-group, but most times it’s a good thing in the long run. We are all facing financial woes right now, but we are all resilient and will adapt and live our lives to the fullest. The simpler things in life are much more prevalent now. Best wishes for you and your family, T & J. Looking forward to seeing your shining spirit again on this blog… Take care.

I really like it when individuals arrive collectively and share opinions, excellent web site, hold it up.

Miss you much, Tracy! I have always appreciated your eclectic collections (those I ordered and the wish listed as well)….all now cherished more than ever. You bring beauty to the everyday, and spark creativity into the far reaches of the ‘inter-web’. Keep the faith, beautiful, can’t wait to see what you come up with next. DJ in Wyoming

“Men’s hatred’s generally spring from FEAR or ENVY”.

Ah – now i get it. Am lighting a candle and holding it up! And thinking of fall decorating!

Thanks for the warning fellow TP ladies…loving you and Tracy, KJ
Ha ha losers…couldn’t make me look!!!

Dear Tracy and family,
When a door closes another opens. Making a business work in this economy is really tough right now and everyone is feeling it’s effects. I waited to write on the blog because I wanted to say something profound or inspiring…the most I could come up with is that YOU WILL SURVIVE! Having good health and family support are more important than money or any worldly goods. You and you family are such an inspiration and I truly love every item I have purchased with your name on it. I will cherish them even more until you are inspired to create more treasures. I will keep you in my prayers and will anxiouly

Anxiously await your return to the clothing design world. Take care…love yourself…All we need is love..
XXOO
PS Thank you for leaving the site up so we can feel connected to you and each other for a little while longer.

Good Morning TP Ladies……..stopped at Wally World this morning and picked up Fall CANDY…..YEAH….You know what I mean???? Sweet corn candy….its orange and shaped like a corn niblet…..all sugar…..Oh my gosh….MMMMMM….I have a big bowl with hard Brachs peppermint and mixed with corn candy all set out for all the agents and clients here at work…….Filling them full of sweet energy…………….lolololo…..Happy Day to ALLLLLLL!!!!!!

So relieved to see someone is monitoring the junk that came across here. I was getting worried about coming on here. It is a overcast and rainy day here in the Burgh. I’ve been busy cleaning out the garden of old stalks and letting the air and sun come on to my Mums.
Valery…I just love the candy corn and all that fall candy, I went to get some for our glass covered jar at the farms.
Yearlings are getting ready to be shipped out for their learning lessons of harnessing and walking with the cart behind them. I hate putting them on that truck to go away, but like school, the babies have to learn. They have grown so much in the last few months. Some look like 3 yr olds. Can’t help but admire their beauty.

Great to see that the “other” unwanted comments were deleted! Thank you, TRACY OR JOHN OR??????????? I haven’t yet decorated completely for fall as yet, did purchase pumpkins with my daughter when she was home. “Sniff” am missing my girls! Anyone else miss their “grown” children? TRACY I do so hope you are doing well! Miss our daily emails we used to get, but totally understand! Take care all!

Hi Ladies!

Hope all is well! Fall is well and truly here and I am loving the change! So glad you all here!

I have withdrawals…I have read Tracy’s blog as a ritual every morning over coffee after sending kids off to school and writing for an hour. It is like a tootsie roll treat to me. I still check it everyday.
My partner and I closed our business last month after a year and 1/2 in business. I just think people are having a tough time spending money right now, or don’t have any to spend. It is certainly a time for resiliency…I will return to a career I put on the shelf 10 years ago to help our family pay the bills. It is not nearly as creative or as exciting as what I have been doing, but I feel so BLESSED to have the opportunity while so many people cannot find jobs. Each of us will pull ourselves up by the boot straps and move forward, because that is what this country was founded upon….hard work and determination….fierce determination……count your blessings everyday and look into the eyes of those that matter. The simple pleasures of life dont cost anything. I do hope Tracy is reading her blog because she has built a community of wonderful caring creative passionate, fiercely determined women. I hope Tracy takes great comfort in that. I do miss the tootsie roll tidbits however! xoxo

Tracy…fall is in the air and I cant wait to wear all of my Tracy sweaters ,cardigans , and dusters. Hoping a speedy return to your creations is in the works. I really am missing my Tracy shopping on line. Wish I would have snagged the grand fish necklace last spring! I wonder if their are any floating around out there that I could lure one in!!!!! Hello to all you Tracy fans. Enjoy the fall weather!

TRACY PORTER………..THANKS FOR LOOKING OUT FOR US……….THE DEVIL BLOG IS GONE!!!!!! WE LOVE YOU……….STAY FOCUSED………MORE IS MORE……SLAM SLAM SLAM……….XOXOXOXO

Good morning lovely ladies..have a grand day…a hopeful heart and a peaceful outlook…….all this wonderfull talk of candy corn and fall in the air…Yipee…time for changes…we must stay positive!!!!!!!!Glad to see our site is back to pure spirit and joy….thank you the divine miss T.

All the best Tracy and Family, I’ll be waiting for your next fabulous post. I know you’ll be back with bell’s on for sure! xxxxxooooo

Yes, so nice to have the sick “stalkers” OUT OF HERE!!!
For those of you having fall/Halloween decorating withdrawals you might want to check out Mary Carol Garrity’s website. Go to http://www.nellhills.com and scroll down to MC’s blog. She always has lots of fabulous pictures/ideas for holiday decorating (among other things) and you can go into her archives and find even more. LOTS of good “stuff” that can tide you over until Tracy comes back! Her open houses are FABULOUS!!! xxoo

Heard from Tracy last night on facebook……..she sounded good…..If you use your magnificent mind to worry about tomorrow, you will cloak yourself in dark unbelief….Let hope fill your thoughts, the light will envelop you……………for the future……God tells us not to fear….walk in the day with hope…….he is in control….talk to him….he will tell you what to do…..trust me….XOXOXOXOX

Remember that $75,000.00 hospital bill……..we only ended up paying $26,000.00…..it was a lot of paper work, meetings, and prayer………..but it is over…..I am blessed…..

The sun is so bright today….I was blinded by it……..ahhhhhh it felt good………Love everyone here and you know who you are…..all the wonderful TP ladys with guts and positive words…..I thank God for you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello Tracy! I am just writing to say I miss you. I have missed your beautiful blog, the opportunity to buy lovely clothing and decor, and especially the inspiration you provide daily. I know that you will be back and I am praying that it is sooner than later! I cannot even access the pictures from your blog archives and that is depressing! Maybe you could just put together a book from your past blog posts? I am sure I wouldn’t be the only one to appreciate this! I have always loved the way you approach motherhood, wifehood, and home-keeping with such creativity! It is so helpful to me in my daily life! Love to you and your family!

I am like you Valery – the spooks can stay away till Halloween!

I am battling a bit of a cold tonight – quite tedious and I guess the beginning of fall!

Tracy – hope the cowboys are settling into school – mine are now almost done highschool and in 2nd year university – time flies!

Ladies of TP Inspiration……….you must see this…….http://www.theworld.ae/imageGallery.html check out the videos and pictures…..I want to retire here………..OH MY GOSH!!!!!!! Dubai…………..My kind of living………….If I only had $$$$$$$$$$ LOLOLOL

Happy Cheeseburger Friday…………Going to the NEW BASS PRO SHOP tonight…..went to my first one in Florida years ago……..it quite a place……..fun walking around….with Spicey in my purse……lololoo

Have a great week-end………………

Hello TP ladies(& any gents out there),

Just dropping by to say Hello and give a shout out to the Universe On Tracy Porter’s behalf…we love youuuuuu TRACY, JOHN, Cowboys, and All the family!!!(including ROBYN, GEORGE and Sarah) LOVE, JOY, HOPE….SUCCESS, PEACE, and HAPPINESS—and ALL things good to YOU all!!! May you be blessed and especially for ALL you have given us…for all the inspiration and free ideas. So much was free info out of the goodness of your heart, dear TRACY!!!! YOU are a generous soul!!!

TO my TP friends..and ladies here. Same to you all. A generous bunch here!

Take care…..XOXOX Goodness to all.

JennyKY

Tracy, I’m sure you must still be reading messages on this blog so I just wanted to share this with you…..I went “thrifting” today and found a gorgeous floral Daher metal tray (similar to the one that you shared in your gardening video with Sarah) AND a pristine, hardback copy of Pleasures of the Garden, Images from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which has a whole section on FOLLIES and incredible artwork throughout. BOTH were purchased for less than five dollars!!! I felt very connected to both you and Sarah (and Bohemian Grove) as I “scored” these two wonderful, little treasures! Just wanted to share this tiny example of how much you have influenced your “bloggers” lives. Still channeling lots of positive thoughts and prayers your way. XXOO

VAL…..message #115…..gave me chills!!!
I felt the love and light right thru my lap top love!!! MISS YOU TRACY AND COMPANY!

Well, boohoo! I think my last post was deleted?!! wondering why? I’ve had nothing but positive things to say! (Sigh) Oh, well…Blessings all! it’s a cold, rainy day here….fall is here. Bought my first two pumpkins yesterday and some mums. Ahhh…LOVE this time of year in Ky!! Beautiful!!

Hello All! CALILYNN have collected many Daher metal items…I love the Asian ones! Good for you! Yes TRACY has influenced us so! Finally have some wonderful fall decorations up….need to keep going. Tiring day at work. Thought about Tracy and the BOXWOOD KITTIES, we found a cute little buff colored kitten in our garage…don’t know if I want to spare the time and expense of another cat, since our cat is such a wonderful pet, but gosh darn it, it is stealing my heart! I don’t even think it is 6 weeks old, will be taking it to the vet in a couple of days, cannot part with it, oh me…more complications! My daughter is here for a visit, so lovely! Work it hard, tough, long, and rewarding! Phew it was a rainy blustery Monday…I was soaked head to toe going from the car to the schools…in and out twice what a day! The rain was horizontal!!!! Missing TRACY and all of you! Bye for now, I don’t know about my kitten…if it lives to be 20…I will be 75 YIKES!

Greetings from Santa Fe. I am in heaven. So much to see. So much inspiration on every corner. We will stay a week. On the way home I’ll try to team up with Gina. Went to the mountains hiking,the aspens are just spectacular, but we are a little early, not all trees have turned yellow yet. Tomorrow is museum day. I did some shopping and looking in all these store windows – my head keeps spinning. Oh,you guys should see the Halloween decorations.
I have been here so many times and every time I get so fascinated by all of it.

I was out tonight in the garden and thought of you all. I don’t usually post, but always read…even still. My husband built 4 of Tracy’s raised beds for me (see TP video) and I planted a packet of Mexican Sunflower seeds this past June. SO pretty! Such thrill to see what one tiny seed can become!

THIS IS FROM TRACY: oN FACEBOOK……XOXOXOX

I am here, I am with you. I am working hard on good things. I am staying positive…just like you are! I am a believer, I am an optimist…I am glass half full…rose colored. I have days like you do, when I kick my-self in the ass…and I know to just keep going…no matter……no matter what anyone says, no matter how challenging things can be. I am here. I push, I dream…I move ahead…I am you, we are much the same….I am a “lifer”…I see the good. Life is too short not too. Love you for asking….each of you everyday…..news too come. I am always striving to push my patience ….always have known…. it’s a virtue. Working on it!
Cheers and love! ONWARD!!!!
xxx

Rare Birds! The very magazine that Tracy appeared in is trying to make a come back. For those of you who are fans of Mary Engelbreit, and her magazine Home Companion, go to her website and post your support. Tracy’s and Mary’s messages always inspired me to take what I have, look at it differently, maybe add a little bling here, a little fabric there and create beauty, comfort, …home. Of course creating while wearing TP creations was just the frosting on the cake. Happy day to all!

Tracy – Thanks for checking in.

Good morninig Tracy & Ladies,

So glad we all have the opportunity to share and express our love and best wishes for Tracy and her family. I’ve miss her presence and love she has always shared with all us. I’ve enjoyed Antiques, Eclectic and African Decor style of living for many many years. Tracy has help me to understand these elements of design through her style of living. Each day I’m empowered by her videos. Yesterday I revisited “Live in the Moment.” You are such a wonderful inspiration Tracy Porter!!! Patiently awaiting your return!! Peace and Blessings!!
Je t’aime (Love You)

RENEE……….THANKS FOR THAT TIP…….Mary Engelbreit………I love all this imformation…..will do about the support!!

LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT……….guess what I did this AM……….I am planning 3 get togethers for Xmas…..all us Diva Ladies….I have known for ages…..so I took out my first two boxes of Xmas decorations……I still work and then take care of my home, yard and Dear Reba…..so I have to start early……..Its a definate fun thing for me!!!!!!! Happy Day to everyone!!!!!

Renee! So glad to hear my fav mag is making a come back! Love Mary Englebreit too! And I have the mag that TRACY dear, was in.

I have had a busy, wonderful summer! Once again I was able to return to France. I was in Normandy in a lovely town for a whole month! woohoo! miracles do happen-and it miraculously happened for me to go. Then two days after returning from France I was in NYC for two weeks. Then Asheville, NC and once again to NYC for five days. Whut up with that?!! I am now finally Home Sweet Home! and it’s good to be home….though it was a fabulous summer. Love fall now as the leaves begin to turn, and I can have pumpkins on the back porch with mums….an excuse to make a big pot of chili, or corn chowder….and looking forward to the busy holidays right around the corner.

Alot to be GREATFUL for!!! A loving home, good friends….seeing extended family.(just saw my 101 yr old grandmother)She has NO wrinkles, is still beautiful, and is still sharp as a tack.

I am excited for the GOOD happening with YOU TRACY!! The pot is being stirred….you know when something is being made….say a cake….one can’t tell what it is….first the eggs, add the sugar, the flour…..and when you are stirring you can’t tell what it will be…..it’s just a bowl of batter. BUT the end result is BEAUTIFUL and delicious!

We look forward to see what is being POURED…and stirred….in YOUR LIFE next, TRACY!!! I know it’s full of GOODNESS!!!!!!

Wow—am I rambling today! Have a Great day ladies!!!! XO JennyKY

P.S. Thx for the update Valery!!!love to you!

SARAH~~ LOVE that you did the raised beds that TRACY’s Dear Dad made. Aren’t those wonderful? My daughter is also going to do the raised vegetable garden. I had my Hubby go to TRACY’s video to see those. They are beautiful and practical!!

Mexican Sunflowers? Oh wow!!! are those different than regular? if so, how? I just love the name….sounds beautiful!

XO JennyKy

JennyfromKY…..Wow you summer sounded so wonderful……you are definately blessed….so happy for you……I love your cake explanation….how wonderful is that!!!!!! You mentioned pumpkins…..I saw a white pumpkin and they took a black maker and made a zebra print…..remember the site Tracy was writing for….

http://blog.athomearkansas.com/ then scroll down!!

check it out……also the nail polish…….tooo cute!!!!!

Glad to hear all is well with T & J Porter. I just checked back in and saw a few posts where she checked in on Facebook. Thank goodness for technology. There are some good aspects to it. Tracy I still miss your daily blog as well. Your inspirational thoughts and videos are loved by so many. Just wanted to write to say hello to all and let you know that you are missed. Looks like many of us will await your return.
Laura

So wonderful to hear from Tracy…thanks Valery for posting here. I too am loving looking back at her videos they are just as good now as then…I am missing new TP clothing just loved the designs!
So glad the blog is here with all the positive ladies!

Happy Friday…………..Cheeseburger and all!!!! Making Pumpkin, nut bundt cake this week-end with creme cheese and powder sugar icing………MMMMMMMMM. Getting my carpets shampooed……and starting to taking things in from the patio…….leaves are flying and so am I…….XOXOXOXOX

Hi durls!

So good that Tracy touched base with you Valery! AM only sad I missed the bundt cake!

Very busy here – fall is well and properly here and work is nuts! On the positive side, this weekend is our Thanksgiving, so I have yummy treats to look forward to! Cannot wait! Love to you all!

Hello to everyone! It has been a very busy time for me of late, so I haven’t written much. But I do check the blog as often as I can. I’m thrilled that Tracy has been periodically checking in. I hope she and her family are doing well. I really miss the daily posts, in particular, the videos. I dearly miss those. This past Saturday, my husband and I were able to have lunch with SIEGI and her husband. They were spending time in my area, so we finally got to meet in person. She is just as terrific as the blogs she posts. Such a neat lady. I wish she didn’t live so far from me. She has wonderful stories to tell as she has lived such an interesting life. And her husband is a dear. He was so kind to put up with all of our chatting. I do hope we can see them again. It sounds like all is well with everybody, and hopefully you’re all enjoying the start of a beautiful Fall.

I am so sad to see you all go……………XOXOXOX You would think I would be used to change at my age………….XOXOXOX

Hey all! Thanks Valery for the shout out. Glad you liked my “cake explanation!”

I will check out the website w/ the striped pumpkin. Too cute!!! I actually grew up in Arkansas…so I really take pride in that website you mentioned. It is a beautiful blog indeed!

Valery,Your pumpkin-cream cheese cake sounds yummy and so fallish! It’s cleaning time here too-I do get in the cleaning mood when fall hits. Alot to do before the holidays. Time is flying.

have a great night everyone!! Stay positive!

XO JennyKy

Sad because even with Tracy’s absence…..not many here………………..sigh………

We are back. Driving through the endless deserts of NM and TX always amazes me. You see signs like…no gas stations for the next 130 miles. We drove one road and only encountered 3 cars in 60 miles. I believe the only reason that road exists is for the oil and gas company field workers. Straight roads for hours, giant trains that never end and a lot of nothing. Barbed wire fences for miles. I wonder why every thing is fenced in, all it was is desert, who is paying for 1000 miles of fence?
What really shocked me was all the dead cedar trees along the highway, miles and miles. I talked to a farmer at the gas station, they had no rain for over a year. Now I fear the same could happen here. I can’t imagine all our trees behind our house durning brown.
On the way back we meet Gina and her brand new husband, old high school sweat heart she just recently married. Gina graciously invited us for lunch. We enjoyed each others company like old friends. I am sure we will meet again, her husband loves car racing and we are getting a formula 1 race track.
I brought back a lot of tree bark, rocks with moss and pine cones from the mountains to decorate for fall.

I am looking at Tracy’s videos. Tracy, we hope to hear from you soon. Happy decorating!

Hello all! Good to see the blog is still up and running! Very busy at work these days. The colors in Wisconsin are absolutely gorgeous. So many beautiful golden colors in my woods, brighter colors elsewhere, just breathtaking. Will be decorating a bit more for the fall season. I hope everyone is well, and enjoying this special time of year. Still love Tracy’s tips and videos! Thank you for keeping the website up! Happy weekend to all.

Hello all! Valery what do you mean, I’m still here! I miss Tracy, but I check in from time to time…..I will as long as the blog is still here…….It’s in our blood right?!Ha Ha! A lot has been going on in my life, but I’m fine. Still working on shows, and decorating as much as possible to fill the soul!!!!!!!!!Love the fall, leaves are changing…..so beautiful!!!! Love to all of you amazing women!!!!!xoxoxoxoRach

Am now officially “turkeyed out” till Christmas… sigh – love Thanksgiving, but so much extra turkey!

Am scoping Tracy’s old blogs on Paris. We have booked a small house in provence for one week next summer and want to revisit some of the spots Tracy has recommended in the past!

Hope you are all well – keep calm and Tracy on, I always say! Am hoping our gal will be back for the holidays!

Have a lovely fall day, you beautiful women!! In life,hope, spirit and joy do we trust!!!!!!!!!

xoox

Hi all…is anyone still chatting? Hopefully you are all well and I’ll see your smiling words soon!

Just checking in ~ always read but rarely post!! Tracy, hope all is well with you and the guys. I just know you are working on great things, like the book you were working on. Need a Tracy fix for sure!!

Did some Xmas shopping today………..and last week………..for two little Grandaughters….6 and 8………..they are the pink and purple sisters…..lololo….Just picked up some Mary Englebreit looking…..brief cases…..then adding stationery, premade labels TO and FROM (I did this) and will put in stamps….and some extra small tablets….stickers, etc….I had written my grandaughters and put in cut outs of Halloween costumes I have come across in my magazines that I get…..the oldest Grandaughter wrote back…….on the envelope across the whole thing was my address, then below that was just Grandma……a sticker was put where a stamp should have been (no return address) and the post office sent it through!!!!! Isnt that super??????? So I am getting them a darling briefcase full of yummys so they can write me and included instructions of where things should be on the envelope…….and stamped each one………want to make it fun……to learn!!!!!!

Bonjour lovely ladies of inspiration and all that is dear! Just checking in and wishing all of you a Happy Fall. Waiting patiently for our dear sweet T to emerge with wonderful ideas and words of wisdom. Read the facebook entry from TRACY that LOLO, Victorious Valery, posted here!.Merci VAL!!…Merci TRACY!!Thinking of you and all the Durls and wishing you PEACE…..in your home and in your heart.
Cheers and love to all,
xoxoxoDesiree

Had another wonderful weekend with one of our daughters visiting from out of state. “Sniff” so hard to say good bye. Is anyone spraying pumpkins with gorgeous spray metallic paints? Saw some done recently, such fun! I am glad I have a job, but I am so burnt out! Glad some of you are still here. Hello to all, and Tracy !

Hi Ladies!

Hope I get through – I know there is some editing here and rightfully so, to make sure all are Tracy-friendly! Thank God for LOLO who keeps us all going in the absence of the queen!

Am thinking of fall today – the weather is most definitely turning and it is time to get out the woolens! Am hoping the boxwood kittens are all right!

Hi girls…anyone there????????????? Miss you all and the chatter and love…blessings

dear tracy and john, just missed you, sending you good thoughts and health and happiness to your family. I just got married and moved to north carolina for a couple of years. sincerely andrea

HI all! checking in as well. Continued good thoughts to TRACY and family. And to all of you here. Fall is truly here in Kentucky. The leaves are gorgeous and full of autumn color. Spent the weekend w/ hubby and daughter at her pretty little farm. Ate a wonderful dinner of Baked porkchops with apples, Brussel Sprouts w/ brown sugar and bacon, corn, and mashed potatoes. yum! After a day of working outside and taking walks in the woods with all the dogs…..was nice to have a ‘stick to your ribs’ kind of dinner. The theme seemed to be “apples.” Mid day had some hot apple cider….and for dessert had Apple pie! Love apples in the fall. I wonder why that is? how did that start?

I now have a fire going in the fireplace….kind of brisk today. Love the chilly air. Love any excuse for a fireplace fire. OK, take care all….enjoy your day! be thankful for your goodness. Sadly, this past weekend my good friends(couple) lost one of their five children in a car accident. Very shocking, and sad. It really does put life in perspective…”don’t sweat the small stuff.”

Blessed day to all!

Jenny from KY!!

WENDYM2!!! So HAPPY for YOU that you’ll be in Provence next summer. You will LOVE it. I’m thinking I’m addicted to France now..and all things french. I really miss it. I am taking french classes though so I can sort of stay connected. Do you speak french? I tried to learn a few french phrases or words before going…it helps alot as they appreciate our effort. I found my little ‘Steve James’ French handbook helpful as it gives the pronunciation to french words. Anyway….awesome!!! when I think of Provence I think of all that beautiful lavender.(ok, I’ve never been to Provence…they Do have the lavender there right?)ha OK, have a great day TRACY friends!! I’m still trying to play catch up and read all of your posts! Good thoughts to TRACY & JOHN….as they work on their future. XO JennyKY

Waa in Ripon wi. yesterday and heard that george and Robyn moved back to Ripon ,their house had not sold so they were lucky. George is working at Ripon cologee in the food service management.Many people commented how much they loved Tracys painted furniture and homewares and are hoping she returns in this capacity. Evereyone misses her and John. Come back home.

Hi Jenny!

I do indeed “parler francais” – not fabulously, but would consider myself functionally bilingual! And cannot wait for the lavender!

I am missing this blog big time today – hope our girls comes back soon!

Tracy is going to be on HGTV……..house decorating….will let you know the date….I can wait!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Becky for that update….I knew they moved back to their home…but didnt know what George was up toooo……XOXOXO

Wendym2……..if you get to blue…email me….Hope you get your lavender……XOXOX

So good to read about your trip plans girls and tracy’s sis and getting the blog going again….have a fabulous, fall day.

So glad there were some new posts. Jenny in KY your weekend sounded divine! Love apples this time of year so yummy! I too hope we hear from Tracy soon, until then am happy to read her previous posts! Happy almost Halloween everyone!

BECKY~Thanks for the update! wow, so glad George and Robyn got to get home and hadn’t sold their house yet. Wow. Well, one thing I know….That JOHN, TRACY and ROBYN and GEORGE…have mucho courage. Part of being successful is daring to take the risks involved. You have to be willing to do that sometimes. And it’s part of the journey. NO shame here. Only deep admiration…and inspiration. Not for the faint of heart. These are strong, intelligent dreative people. They will just keep going…and on to the next incredible thing!! hat’s off to the TRACY PORTER team!!

WENDY~OH, can’t wait for you to be in France too! Am so happy for you! Something to look forward to!!and good for you, knowing some french!! And yes, this place is quiet. Maybe if we show up here more..people will come out too. Miss everyone too!

Have a good evening!

JennyKY

Oops! I meant creactive people…no dreative. ha

Hi Durls and TRACY! Wishing all a wonderful day. I was reading this book, Art Saves, and on the blog I came across an entry by our dear Tracy. I wanted to share this. It is a beautifully written.

http://blog.crescendoh.com/art_saves/2010/08/art-saves-by-tracy-porter.html

Take care everyone! Much love!
xoxoxoxoDesiree

Tracy on HGTV Thanksgiving weekend!!!!! What took you so long HGTV????????????????????? GO TRACY!!!!!

I was so sad when I discovered the business had closed. I was so hoping that Tracy could weather the storm. I know she will land on her feet and be even more successful than she had been. Now… On a selfish level, I have lost my go to for fun, unique clothing. Where is everybody shopping now?? Please help.

All the best!

Hi Tracy, I am so saddened to find out that you have closed both your online and retail shops! I live in Canada and used to have you ship to my sister in Minnetonka, MN just so I could have your wonderful fashions. In fact, my sister gave me your elegant, luscious burgundy floral duster last year for Christmas, I wore it to the Victoriana Show http://www.victorianashow.com in Cobourg, Ontario, Canada last week (Nov. 12th)where I was a vendor. I could have sold 50 of them to the attendees. I had people stopping me in the aisleways asking me if I was selling them or where could they purchase. My message was going to be “when are you opening a store or going to begin shipping to Canada?”.

I truly believe you have a niche market with your Victorian inspired items. Vintage is HUGE right now and will be for the next 15 years. Check out http://www.sadieolive.etsy.com and her blog too and see how well her vintage items are doing, the only thing she doesn’t sell is clothing perhaps there’s a niche there for you to fill? Think about it. BarbaraDoone xo

I missed you. So, I came looking for you. I didn’t know what had happened until now, but I understand. I’m so glad I added some of your pieces to my wardrobe. Whenever I wear one of them, people ask, “Where did you get that?” I’ll stay tuned to your blog for news. And, good luck! I have no doubt you have many gifts left to share with us!