Get Ready!
Hey There~ Thank you for all of your amazing support and love – you guys are the best. Working on lots, hope to be sharing more soon. Hope each of you are well, happy, healthy and as excited for the holidays as I am!
xx
T.
Holiday Block Party
Premieres Saturday, November 26, at 8 p.m. ET/PT
Three designers get three days to transform three homes on one cul-de-sac into the ultimate Holiday Block Party with a fun and modern vibe. Designer Antonio Ballatore rocks the holidays with a bold and shimmering take on his celebration. Another Design Star winner, Meg Caswell, tackles Chanamas – an original hybrid of Chanukah and Christmas. Newcomer Tracy Porter brings an ethnic flare to her design with a South American-inspired transformation. At the end of three days, host Tanika Ray reveals the amazing final designs along with a special surprise of her own that takes the Holiday Block Party to a whole new level.
Labels: be extraordinary,more Tracy Porter
Reader Comments
Tracy, I am so excited for you and can’t wait to see the HGTV Holiday Block Party. Love your blog!
Tracy, come back to us!!! I realize that sounds selfish but…what the hell happened? You have inspired us for years. So, fire ‘em all, start over, do what you do! You are so amazingly talented and what the heck am I suppose to wear? I hope and pray you all are well (my Christian side) and get back in the damn game. Seriously, sincerely, truly, all the best (God help us all if I have to run around naked), Tina
Love the term NEWCOMER!!! Am waiting with bells and dvr on!! xoxo
Good morning all….I am Ready! I cannot wait to see what Tracy and her team did to that house. I know I am a little biased but I know she will be the BEST of the three designers. I am almost done with my holiday shopping because I read a post somewhere and decided to act on it. It said to buy “services” for people this season instead of “things” like car wash, house cleaning,nail salon, spa, babysitting “certificates” for friends and family. It serves two purposes 1) it’s great for the economy bc it helps people who are working in your community and 2) no one is going to regift a house cleaning gift certificate! Hope everyone is doing well, really miss hearing from Tracyl on the blog…but who knows maybe we’ll get to see her on TV weekly which would be great fun. We’ll have to keep our fingers crossed!!!!
CAMEO= *all systems on go,
*present,
*ready to rock,
*faculties primed,
*1995 Perrier Jouet Fleur de Champagne 750 ML pulled and waiting…………~ready~set~ ……………….
The *~*ULTIMATE BEST*~* wishes to you my love!!!!!
Love you sooooooo,
Cameoxoxoxo
PS…….. *****Happy Thanksgiving****** ~RARE BIRDS~ OXOX
LOVES! ….. I am so here, I am thankful for each of you, for your love, your thoughts, for you being you and your commitment . I cannot tell you.
I am busy as you know, trying to do good things on all fronts, creating new, creating from my heart. Grace is something we all must embrace through thick and thin..sometimes it’s easier than others, i am grateful to have explored all sides, as odd as it can feel, we are all better for the lovely wisdom it brings in its vivid palette . i know you know. I have never been more optimistic….and that is a dig deep comment. It’s an…. i know who i am, i believe in who i am, I am growing, I am every changing, I am gratefully creative and thankful that this is my passion..every minute of everyday. Those of you that have followed & have embraced our creativity….new to us or following us for nearly 20 years…you are the ones that I adore…that i praise, that i raise my glass to…. Thanksgiving is coming….I have much to be thankful for…ups, downs…all of it, this is where you learn the real stuff.
Cheers, love, and happiness to each of you.
xxx
T.
Tracy- I am so glad and excited to see you are updating your blog as often as you can. I can’t wait to see “Holiday Block Party”. Please hurry up and come back to us with your next amazing chapter in your life. It’g going to be A MAZIMG!!!!!!
I’m taking a break from decorating my tree. It’s usually up the weekend after Halloween so that my family can enjoy it for several months and we can all get in the holiday spirit. This year I was going back and forth between my parents in Scottsdale and me in Los Angeles because of my dad’s health. He’s fine and will be coming home Wednesday. I have a lot to be greatful for… that my path has crossed yours and your wonderful world, I have a job, my parents are still married after 46 years, their health, and they are still with my sister and I. I am also thankful for a fabulous husband, who puts up with me and all that I am. On a lighter note- you need to hurry up and come back or I will be like Tina and have nothing to wear
Well, well, well! Our Tracy is back! What a glorious day this is! There I said it in a nutshell. We love YOU!!!
Tracy, soooo happy to hear from you again. I check in often. I am excited to watch the show this weekend.
WOO HOO!!!!! As my mother used to say, “I’ve got the can’t hardlies.” Cheers, Cameo…..mine is Veuve Clicquot!!!
T~ I am here ready and waiting for all you have to offer. I completely “get” being grateful for the ups and downs…so many challenges for us in the last year and half, I have wished many days for my “old life” back, but knowing that exploring both sides has changed me for the better. Wishing you and your lovely family a Happy Thanksgiving…you know Lucy and I have been in the video archives for lots of inspiration…we never tire
Kisses xoxo
SHE’S BACK………….. ! Life is good again ! I am so thrilled !
Go get’em girl , I knew they couldn’t keep you down !
Love you like crazy ! BB xo
So excited to watch your show Tracy…you have all of our love and support..you are the best! Such a talent…many things are in store for you, I am sure…you stir our hearts…happy thanksgiving to each and everyone of you beautiful women and men…may your families be warmed by the light of gratitude..even in the midst of such turmoil we are all seemingly going through…we are all flying on angels wings!!!!!!!! Many happy moons ahead. We are all here for you Tracy.
Loves, John brought me an article today, Chicago TRIBUNE, 1995. Lovely, brought tears to my eyes, and i knew the minute I read the first sentence…who “they” were.. “Pieces of a dream”…….ever get that feeling…..? do you ever!?
Well….I did, and it’s so cool, so good. Dig deep rare birds, you are there no matter what anyone says, you ARE THERE….YOU ARE HERE! My loves, hope you here with me…..I know you know…I am here waving your flag!! In opera!!!
This is as much about you as anything.
Happy rainy ( here anyways ) lovely day~
Good thoughts, you know I send you love….oceans full of kisses…oh….and mountains too….!mmmm
xxx
T.
My dvr is set! Yes, I will watch it real time, but also want to be able to enjoy it again later. I, too, have been trolling through your archived blog posts and podcasts for inspiration as I gear up for the holidays. So much goodness you’ve blessed us with. So glad those are still up! I love your wares, but I think what would send me over the proverbial edge is if I wasn’t able to access your WORDS, via blog posts, videos and podcasts, anymore! I view you as a mentor, albeit from afar. Patiently and expectantly waiting for MORE from you! Happy Thanksgiving!
sorry i gave no link…here she is..xxx
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1995-02-12/news/9502120156_1_exotic-animals-pieces-trellises
as i have been asked…..hope you can connect..xxxo
T.
So hubby and I are getting out the decorations today…he just got the all clear on his cancer and let me tell you…we are celebrating! I have learned that life goes on during good days and bad…we found ways to have fun in the bad, and now that we’ve made it through the dark days, we’ve decided to reinvent ourselves…lol. Believe me, I’m going to watch some of your old Tracy TV’s for opera inspiration
…. Smile!
I set my TiVo last night for the show…just incase! Can’t wait…
Hey Tracy!!!!!!!!!!! So great to hear from you I miss you, and I’m so happy you and your family are well! I too can not wait for Holiday block party!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so exciting!!!!!!You made my day today just to hear your voice, this has been a tough year for us, and I guess the worse is still to come, you all know how that is with sickness, It’s both of my in laws at this point. And so of course I’m most worried about hubby who has had so much on his plate this year….after a very bad car accident last year he is still waiting for his disability to go through….very stressful to say the least. Anyway I don’t have to tell you about a bump in the road right?!And that’s all it is, you always remind me to see it that way, at least for my husbands trauma, peoples health we can not change unfortunately, but I am so grateful for so many other things….and one of them is you T.Love to you and all my birds, and a very Happy Thanksgiving to all!!!!!!!!!!xoxoxxooRach
Hang in there Rachel…life does change…hate that sometimes! Our journey lasted four years. It was really hard, but I thought as soon as my husband was “cured” we’d go back to those two people we used to be. We haven’t, and I don’t think we will…but that’s okay! One day at a time…one step at a time!
We’ve worked all day on getting our decorations up. Feels good, even if we’ve pared them down considerably. Again, that’s okay
Happy Turkey Day!
Well it is a Thanksgiving miracle to hear from you Miss Tracy! (and this from a Canuck who celebrated her Thanksgiving over a month ago!)
You continue to inspire is with your grace and joie de vivre! I was thinking of you on the weekend – my dear husband said “Whatever happened to that beautiful woman who moved to California with her company and then they had economy troubles?” He was so pleased when I told him about your upcoming show – he loved watching your videos with me and especially ones that involved food and alcohol – he thought Uncle Margarita was a genius!
I won’t see your special for a few weeks – HGTV Canada is not playing it till mid-December. I am hoping it will be on the HGTV.com website or you tubed before then!
Tracy – much love to you and yours – you give us so much delight! Take the time you need to come back and know we are all here with open arms!
Hello all! I think I need to go out and buy a DVR, I am afraid we have too many relatives over for me to stop and watch TV while they are all here. Tracy so good to hear your words! I read the Chicago Tribune article, ah, yes I have been there with life changes and wanting to capture what used to be….but you will redesign your life, and I imagine there will threads of the old life intertwined and it will be lovely! You will see!!!!! You only get one life, live it the way you desire! Happy Thanksgiving, I have to get going preparing for all my guests! STill have to work all day tomorrow and a half a day on Wednesday…lots and lots of over night guests, such fun!
Tracy, so excited and have my DVR ready…will watch many times I know….I have missed you but knew you were just reinventing yourself!
Anyone buy “Honest Tea?”….love the quotes on the bottle tops….! Here are some of my favorites that pull my heartstrings!
“If you find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.” (Frank Clark)
“A ship in harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships are made for.” (William Shedd)
“You can’t change the wind, but you can adjust your sails.” (Unknown)
“Bread and water can so easily be toast and tea.” (Maele Moore)
“Good timber does not grow with ease, the stronger the wind, the stronger the trees.” (Douglas Malloch)
A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all!
Dear Teri….how sweet of you to wish us well and your journey was far worse, I am so very happy to hear that your husband got a good report,God bless! hope you guys enjoy your holiday!!!! Decorating makes everything better!!!!!!I Know! Can’t wait to start mine, soon!!!! Hi Elle!!!! Wow house guests! You are amazing!!!!! I will have to tape the HGTV show too,must see a friend perform that night, but if I can stay up I’ll watch when I get home! And if not, how fun will that be with coffee in the morning!!!!!
I already have it set to record and I am so excited!
Oooooooo, work is over! Now the preparations begin! Hope I can catch or record you Tracy! Good to hear from you all and RACHEL!!!!!
Have a wonderful holiday everyone, so nice to hear from so many souls here!
I’m beyond excited…DVR set and ready. House full of guests right now but will watch later. Got on the site for a bit of decorating inspiration and l find messages from Tracy and other wonderful words. I will read the article tomorrow when I wake before all the others and cherish the time to read and reflect. I am cheering for you Tracy and happy Thanksgiving to all!
And so it began! What a nice story…and they lived happily ever after! I have the DVR set (so that I have it permanently) and am very excited… Happy Thanksgiving
Hi Tracy….Sooooo good to hear your voice….I read the Chicago Tribune Article, and yes, I “get the feeling”….
“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” when it comes to YOU, Our Beautiful TRACY….
I am looking forward to your Saturday Show, I am so excited I can hardly breath!!!!…I WILL be taping it (of course) and then making a copy and then making a copy of that copy, and so and so on, because you gotta know I’ll be wearing those copies down, Lovely Lady….I will be taking my Hat of to You and raising my glass of Christal, along with our Cameo, our Calilynn, and all of your Durls who Luv Ya Like Crazy!!!!
“A Very Happy Thanksgiving” to All You Beautiful Souls!!!!!
XOXOXOXO
Cannot wait!!!!!!!!! Love you!!!!!!! xoxo
I’ll be watching – the show. So glad to read your blog again. I new you’d be back.
Laura
TRACY!! I cannot wait to watch tonight! Oh how I’ve missed you so! Thank you for checking in with us! I have been a TP follower since the beginning..I know you have much more up your sleeve! I can’t wait to see what the new year brings for you! I think of you often Tracy..much love, health and happiness to you and your family this holiday season. xoxo Cheers!!!