Hi There!
I’m Tracy Porter… thank you Where Women Create for having me over for a visit …and thank you all for staying and sharing in my story!
I have been making things all my life, and I am grateful everyday that I get to use my hands and my heart as one. I do all I can – not to put a box around my creativity, If I am making things, or somehow getting my hands dirty…. I feel balanced and at peace. This is really how my husband John and I began our company nearly 20 years ago, that has now become www.tracyporter.com . I choose living abroad for a few years post high school, over college….. and being broke, only pushed my creativity further. When I returned from a few years in France, I met my darling husband John, and we were determined to become entrepreneurs. We created things that we loved….& painted all sorts of bowls, candleholders, picture frames etc. We loaded up a borrowed van and set off for New York to show the world what we were made of. From that day on we knew we had a business …or at least a start to one!
We made all of our wares in an old chicken coop on a small farm in Wisconsin. We slowly hired some of the most amazing artists I had ever met….and, I am proud to say a few of them still work with us to this day! We write books, design dinnerware, rugs, lighting, clothing, shoes….. just about anything we can dream up & want to explore. Our thirst for creativity is a deep treasure trove of goodness!
What we do and the way we live are very entwined….our lifestyle has always driven our company decisions . We have 4 rascally little boys… they keep us humbled and ever grateful for the wonderful perspective, balance and joy they bring to our everyday. We embrace life with all of her lovely imperfections….and this drives one of my own personal mantras…..Be true to yourself. If you are true to yourself you can make it through most anything with your head on….( I can tell you first hand!) and you can continue to explore who you are and who you want to be as you evolve . I also believe that if you surround yourself with beauty everyday it will nurture your creative self….and allow you to see that inspiration is everywhere.
A year ago John and I had a dream to explore another part of our beautiful country so we moved our family from Wisconsin to California. It has been quite an adventure for all of us…a great family bonding experience and a leap of faith. We now run our creative company from the Midwest and the West Coast! Our goal is to be planting fields of lavender, lemon & olive trees in the very near future! Ever dreaming with our eyes open….just like the time we drove to New York with a van full of our creations nearly 20 years ago!
Where can you find Tracy Porter!
~We sell our creations on our website www.tracyporter.com we’d love you to check us out!
~Please find us on www.facebook.com/tracyporter LIKE us…& we’ll give you a juicy shopping coupon right off the bat, and lots of inspired news, fun tips and updates!
~If you want to hangout… come on over!! www.blog.tracyporter.com …we share lots of creative ideas, behind the scenes videos….and a poetic mix of happiness, color and inspiration!
You have been very lovely to read my words, and I am so grateful to have been invited here today…I would love to share a wonderful giveaway with you!
A $ 250 gift certificate to go shopping on our site www.tracyporter.com
Post a comment here…and you are in!
Cheers and oceans full of kisses!
xxx
Tracy
Wow … How wonderful Tracy!
~Nice to "meet" you~
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Thanks to all of our Quilt Market friends for their FABULOUS donations and to Sew, Mama, Sew for allowing us to be a part of Giveaway day.
Have a great holiday weekend creative friends!
I love your eclectic style and am simply amazed that with four children you are able to do all that you do…AND look great doing it!
What a wonderful story of how her passion guided her to her dreams.
Amy
great to meet all these wonderful entreprenuers here, so inspiring. you are successful & have a family & husband. awesome tracy! your creations are very boho, colorful & appeal to the artist in me. don’t stop doing what you are doing. hope i am lucky enough to win cause i’d LUV to pick out some special items! yay!!thanks…….
I’m always inspired when I meet new artists and this giveaway is uber generous! Hoping Canadians are included in this one!
Thank you for pointing out such a fab place!
I love Tracy Porter- and her wonderful stuff! Hope I win! Thanks, Beth
How wonderful to be able to live your dreams. I would love to enter the giveaway.
Tracy, how generous of you! Thank you for this opportunity!
What a generous prize.
What and inspiring story – thanks for the giveaway.
I have bought many things by you over the years and have most of them today! I would love to win ANYTHING by you! thanks for entering me….bb
Tracy’s story is a dream come true! I love all the beautiful things her company produces.
I have the WWC button with link on my blog.
You are a true free spirit and my style guru Tracy! Lavender fields and lemon trees…bliss!
All I can say is………WOW!
Wow! What beautiful things! I’d so love to win! Thanks for the chance.
it seems I have a new favorite plave to shop. Thanks Tracy.
Tracy, You are truly blessed to be following your bliss and sharing it with others! Thanks for sharing your creativity with everyone.
Wow–I’ve never seen your site. I’m now hooked….so cool! Thanks for the chance to win and the introduction to a new fav!
So beautiful!
This is very generous and you make beautiful things! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
i have long been a fan of Tracy’s beautiful work! Thank you for offering this generous contest!
I just found your fabulous blog! Would love to be entered in this great giveaway. Check out my blog when you have a moment :) Have a wonderful weekend.
http://www.skylarkmanor.com
Tracy is a wonderful woman with a beautiful spirit – thank you for introducing her to me! Thank you also for the amazing giveaway!
Tracy, it is so exciting to watch you keep soaring with that same attitude of there is more to see and do. Thanks for sharing your family adventures with us as well!
I LOVE Tracy Porter!!! I own a beautiful periwinkle square cake pedastile that I adore!!! I would love to be entered to win this prize. Thank you.
Bravery and creativity. What a wonderful combination. I’m so impressed and would love to win.
Thanks for the give-a-way Tracy!!
have always loved your style! so very creative, vibrant, inspiring, sparkling, imaginative, courageous and full of life…don’t ever change a thing – just stay authentic!
Tracy is so talented and carefree when it comes to decor or creating. She is so very inspiring! She deserves all her good fortune!
What a generous giveaway! Your life sounds very blessed. Thank you for the chance to win.
I follow WWC on Twitter.
I wish I had the guts to do something like this, or better yet, I wish my husband had to guts to do it with me!
Thanks for the opportunity to win a shopping spree! I would have no problem whatsoever and since my husband and I are both unemployed, it would be a sweet pick-me-up.
Tracy, as always seems to be very sweet and always inspiring!
What a fabulous story and give away!
Love, love your designs, Tracy Porter! I have a few pieces in my home and it’s time for an update with a few new items. Thank you for this peek into your world!
Tracy is my daily inspiration. She’s true to herself and a very beautiful, generous person. You won’t be dissapointed with this blog or any of her products.
Count me in! Beautiful products.
Tracy Porter’s designs just make my heart sing! What a great giveaway!
Thanks for the chance to win..have followed your adventure for quite some time…..visited your store in Wis..many years ago…..
yay! I love her blog, her products and her style!
Cheryl
Tracy….you are my hero. I have loved your creations and the spirit behind it all. That’s what I call living “your” life.
Priscilla
I love how you mix color and texture. So brave. Thanks for sharing.
Your style is inspirational. I reread your book at least once a month.
Wow! Tracy is so inspiring! I only have one kiddo & I just don’t know how all these amazing artists with full families do it ALL!! Thanks for the AMAZING giveaway!
I am a follower of WWC on Twitter. Thanks!
I also have the WWC blinkie on my blog! Thanks!
what a great way to start my morning…just came back from you site and blog and LOVE it!! Thanks for sharing….and the generous giveaway!
Your story is inspiring, Tracy. Thanks!
i love tracy and her books! track them down if you can-pure eyecandy!
I just love Tracy Porter and all her creations. Lovely post today.
Jacque Pierro http://www.PierroStudios.Etsy.com
What a beautiful story and beautiful work and a beautiful woman! Wow!
Thx for the giveaway! How generous.
I love Tracy’s story….
and I would LOVE to win
this amazing gift!
xx Suzanne
I follow WWC on Twitter
as privetandholly : )
Tracy and John’s story is an inspiration to so many…thank you for sharing!
- Mary Ann
I wrote up a lovely little post on my blog – http://mylaughingmagpie.blogspot.com.
Thanks again for the fab giveaway & all the inspiration!
I love your stuff Tracy! Thanks for sharing.
Tracy you inspire me daily. I read Where Women Create and I’m excited that your paths have crossed. My best to you.
Love it! Would be a delight! http://Www.peacefulones.blogspot.com
What a really fun giveaway! Would love to win! :)
What a lovely story of how to make creative dreams come true.
I’ve never really read your story, Tracy, and now you’re even more inspiring to me than before! Thanks for sharing!
How amazing is Tracy! She is an inspiration for women entrepreneurs and artists! Thanks for a fantastic giveaway!
I love reading about how women get their start in the creative business world, it is so inspiring.
I’m already a follower of WWC on Twitter! Susan
What a lovely, exciting life your family shares!
I came over from Tracy Porter’s blog- just love her things! Now I have a new blog to explore!
Beautiful style! Beautiful woman! Thanks for sharing yourself with us!
love everything tracy porter! a lady who definitely pays it forward.
What a lovely story Tracy! I just love your fresh style. Thanks for the links to your sites, which I will be drooling over now.
The WWC badge is on the sidebar of our blog.
I am such a HUGE Tracy Porter fan, from her clothing line to her ever-positive outlook on the beauty of life! Thanks for the story.
I tweeted at http://twitter.com/#!/SuzieButtons
A wonderful and inspiring story! Speaks to my heart! Thanks so much for sharing.
Now following on Twitter
I posted on my FB at http://www.facebook.com/suziebutton
Twitted about the contest!
It’s so refreshing to come across & meet wonderfully creative people like you!
I tweeted about this!
Great giveaway and wonderful story! Thanks for sharing!
Your button is on my blog!
Tracy … Thank you for ‘following your bliss’ and sharing the beauty that you create with all of us. And.. thank you for this wonderful chance at more GOODness! :)
Love it Tracy! So beautiful and inspirational! Thank you for sharing:)
What a great shop! Thanks for the chance!
I follow Where Women Create on Twitter!
I have the Where Women Create button on my blog sidebar!
always loved her stuff. congrats, ladies.
I’ve always loved Tracy’s style and her gorgeous books were some of the very first inspiration for me to create! Thanks for this chance!
wow…You guys are amazing! thank you so much for all of your kind thoughts…truly, lovely. Thanks for sharing in our story! We are so excited to be featured here on Where Women Crete today….thank you for having us over!
Cheers and love!
xxx
Tracy, You are such an inspiration in all areas of life! I look forward to your blog every day!
Tracy, as you continue to prosper in your wonderful creative style, I just want to say that I am typing this while looking out over my blooming lavender here in South Carolina. What a gorgeous site, I know you will love having the growing season in California to have lavender, grapes, olives and wonderful herbs and flowers. Many blessings to you, my home has been inspired by your creativity. It brings out the best in me!
I saw a number of “must haves” on her web site.
I love these Fab Fridays! I always look forward to “meeting” wonderful, “new-to-me” artists!
Thank you!
Lotus
Tracy, as always you are a true inspiration…my home and wardrobe are the better because of you! Thanks!
Excited about this giveaway! So many beautiful things.
I have loved Tracy’s work for ages! I once made my Hubby drive five hours (out of our way), so that I could see the shop in Princetion (Wisconsin). And the sweet man did it. Well worth the time. The shop was amazingly displayed and so many beautiful products. We ended up having a lovely afternoon and ate at the little restaurant next door…truly a delightful afternoon. And well worth putting us behind schedule.
Thank you for showcasing Tracy, she is truly a creative inspiration.
-c
I would love to win. Love your site
great story on following your creative passion. thanks!
Wow, what gorgeous stuff! Thanks for the incredibly generous giveaway!
aliben7 (at) gmail (dot) com
Fantastic. So great to hear from you.
I have been a fan of Tracy Porter and the Stampington family of magazines, etc. for MANY years!!! You are a great match! Enjoyed seeing more from Tracy’s inspirational life and business. Thanks to you both!!! Teresa xoxo
I love me some Tracy Porter!
I have followed Tracy from the beginning and still love her style. It’s great to see her here.
I love your designs!
Best wishes and thanks for a chance to win this fantabulous giveaway!
Love your style Tracy!
Inspiring… taking that leap of faith (and with someone by your side), can be frightening, but many times, the start of a fabulous new adventure, a new journey. Tracy your passion for life, and for color, comes through your designs; and I love your blog!!
I am wondering if I have been under a rock that I have not encountered this lovely woman before! What an inspiration! What a generous gift! Having just turned 40, I am feeling like my creative journey has only just begun – thank you for such an inspiring story and the encouragement to reach for my dreams.
Now, off to go peruse your website and go find your books!
oh what i wouldn’t do to win! my wardrobe needs a facelift!
Love all that color and designs. Happy site.
I just LOVE Love the way TRACY and TEAM create! SOOOOO very inspiring!
I’ll enjoy looking your site over as well!
I have been a Tracy Porter fan since before she moved from Wisconsin to California. I love her skirts, always well made from quality fabrics with lots of artful details! And, the jewelry! Oh, my! I knew it was just a matter of time before Where Women Create Discovered you, and I’m so glad that they did! You have surely arrived now!
your story is ever inspiring!
Thank you for the chance to win. What beautiful products!
great post! imspirational for those of us still trying to show the world what we’re made of! :)
Love Tracy Porter–she seems as lovely as her designs. She finds beauty in everyday life.
Wow, what a great collections of cowgirl boots! I want them all, but love the red ones!
What a wonderful story on how you created your business. It is a lovely business at that. Love your style. Would love to $250 worth of it in my home :-)
Cristine
Tracy, what an inspiration! Always good to read such a great story
of following your dreams!
Count me in for a chance to win! Love that Tracy Porter!
I love the Tracy Porter lifestyle!! And what a wonderful person she is!
Tracy never fails to inspire! Love to have discovered WWC too!
Tracy is truly one of the most creative people around, but it is her heart of gold that makes her even more special. Her warmth, generosity and positive attitude know no bounds! I haven’t had a chance to blog on her site recently, but a few years ago finding both her blog and her delightful wares truly changed my life; it awakened in me the desire to create a blog, and it introduced me to a whole different level of expressing myself through fashion. See for yourself…it will add layers of goodness to your life! Hugs to you, Tracy!
A truly delicious company…..I have been ever so inspired from this company….they have the ultimate balance of offering their designs and products to us topped with a good amount of heart and soul! Thank you!
Thank you for your feature on Tracy! Have been collecting her lovely things for years! Would love a chance to add some more treasures to my collection!
Finally I have wondered why you haven’t been in this mag. yet. It’s funny because I just bought the new issue and quickly looked at who the women where in the mag and hoped I would see your name.
AND NOW I WILL SOOOOON but not soooon enough for me! YEY!! Go Tracy!!
H
Creating my WWC space in one of Tracy Porter’s outfits…in my head right now. Hoping to make that a reality! Gorgeous, expressive designs by a genuinely warm and visionary lady! Gotta’ love that! Thanks for sharing yourself with all of us on WWC!!! xoxoxo
Thank you for the opportunity to win this wonderful giveaway. I’ve been a Tracy Porter fan since the Stonehouse Farm Goods days. Tracy is an inspiration to all!
Lovely story, thank you.
every single darn tooting’ time i read tracy’s blog i am filled with pure inspiration and begin frantically searching my hidden treasures for vignetting any and every where… that girl really gets me goin’! ~ klk
i wholeheartedly agree with my dear friend rebecca {comment 124} ~ my life has been forever changed by tracy’s spirit. huge, amazing, wonderful changes, and there’s no going back ♥
I wasn’t able to enter my own giveaway when Tracy & I did one at my blog…so now’s my chance! I have my eye on so many wonderful items…especially those cowgirl boots!!!
thanks Jo for this opportunity
xo+farm blessings,
Anne Marie
I love the Tracy and John Porter story. I go to your blog at least once a day. Being a teacher is a wonderful career…but oh, how I dream of being a designer for Tracy Porter. Would give my left arm! She is definitely a soul sister! Would fall out on the floor from elation if I won the gift certificate. :-)
I have been a fan for many many years! I will keep my fingers crossed. Have a great day!
I have always loved anything Tracy does! Books, clothing, jewelry, her blogging, furnishings, pottery you name it I am a BIG FAN! I am even going to her store in Santa Barbara this summer and fall. I can’t wait! I would love to be the winner of this wonderful giveaway.
Oh! This is the best give away EVER! I’m in! Thank you very much!
I’m following wwc now on twitter! follow me, too! @rhrjewelry. thank ya’ll so much!!
And I tweeted about the giveaway, too! So fun!
Love Tracy, and her recipes are awesome. I think I’ve made almost every one!
DianeD
MA
Hi Jo and Tracey!
I love Tracey’s style have for many years! I own so many pieces of her line some that are no longer available!
I love the lifestyle that her art represents!
loooooooove tracy porter! Thanks for posting your lovely pics!
Tracy is SO talented! I love her style!
How awesome would this be to win – LOVE your style. Thanks for the great giveaway!
I remember borrowing a copy of a Tracy Porter book about 15 years ago…. it was pure eye candy….it inspired me to look at ordinary things, differently….the photography and the bright colors were so amazing…. I haven’t seen that book since then, but I sure pull it out of my ‘memory pocket’ every once in a while and think to myself… “what would Tracy do if…” I’d love, love, love to win this giveaway… thx for the opportunity!
I love Tracy – looking forward to adding ‘where women create’ to my must reads as well!
How awesome is this giveaway!?! Thanks for the chance to win!
Can’t have too much Tracy Porter!!
Thanks for another giveaway!!
I have been a fan since I bought my first pair of your candlesticks years ago and I still love them! I would love to add something new to my home.
I just love everything in Tracy’s catalog!!! Crossing my fingers and hoping to win!!!
Inspiring! Thank you for sharing and the very generous giveaway!
Wow, what a fascinating life journey you have had Tracy. Thanks for the chance in the wonderful giveaway.
Wow there are some really gorgeous colours on this page. I love the site too – it was fun browsing! Thanks for the chance!
I adore your site. I have purchased many things for clients from you!
What an inspiration you and your husband are! Your creations are beautiful, each more than the one before! How wonderful your generous giveaway!
I’m so glad to See Tracy on this blog, she is such an inspiration to so many of and loves to share her talents. She is a mentor,teacher and friend to so many who have never even met her.
I want to go shopping. Please enter me for a chance. Tracy Porter has wonderful things.
Danielle
Love your “style”.
Way to go, making your big move. And I thought we were brave, moving from California to Oregon!
Thanks for the very generous giveaway.
wordygirl at earthlink dot net
First of all, you don’t look old enough to have been in business 20 years. Second, I can’t believe you started out in a chicken coop and now have a thriving business. Hats off to you for all your creativity and hard work. What a dream story. And four kids to boot. Good luck with all your future endeavors. Thanks for the inspiration.
Tracy, I just love your creative art. It is so wonderful to hear a story like yours when someone can do what they truly love and thrive at the same time.
WOW is all I can say. I’m so jealous of the life you live. I wish I had the belief in myself to have jumped. Thanks for the chance to win.
Inspiration for my holiday weekend! … thanks for the giveaway offer. Of course, would love to win and fund the inspirations!
Tracy, I loved reading your story and your success. Continued success to you and your family. Your art is amazing and fun! I am off to check out your website.
Tracy, I get your catalog and will friend your facebook page. Your things are fabulous. I especially like the clothes. It would be wonderful to go on a shopping spree.
Chris
Fantastic – love it!
Thank you for another drawing! I have some of Tracey’s cowgirl boots and they are amazing. People take pics of them and not me:o xox
how inspiring
Love reading about u and what your company is doing!!!! Keep on keeping on girlfriend!!!!
Am I in time? Tracy Porter’s design are just yummy!
I would be so happy to win.
Oh I was just in Santa Barbara — no chance this trip to shop though!
I am just done doing dishes from Saturday morning pancakes & had to to see how we were doing over here…holy smokes! You guys are amazing….I am so blown away by your kind thoughts…thank you with all my heart…truly i cannot express how very much all your loveliness means to me, to our team..to our family. such love and warmth….Happy weekend everyone…i want all of you to win this!!! xxx
love to you! xxx
Lovely website with many beautiful things. Good luck to you and your business.
I love Tracy’s things. Would love to win !
I’ve always been a Tracy Porter fan! Ever since I found her first book at our little libray so many years ago! So cheerful and relaxing! ~Heidi
I have the WWC banner badge on my side bar, too!
thanks for a chance to win.
Thank you Tracy for sharing your story! Beautiful creations! :-)
WOW love her stuff! Thank you for the chance to win!
Thanks again to Tracy for inspiring/sharing so much…another great place “where women create”!!!
Wow…blow me away…just beautiful and would so love to win ;)
Just tweeted this giveaway: http://twitter.com/#!/rlphilbr13
Yes I follow WWC on twitter.
Roberta
Yes i have the WWC button on my blog: http://con-tain-it.typepad.com
http://www.loveshackliving.com
Whhooo-Hoooo! Pick me! Love everything “Tracy”! Thanks for sharing your inspiring story :)
Crossing my fingers and toes for this win! ;-) I’ve been following Tracy Porter for many years now. Always so inspiring. My favorite T.P. item, my Artesian mugs – I drink my coffee from them every morning! Gorgeous!
Love Tracy Porter and even more so now that she ships her beautiful lovelies to Canada! Thanks Tracy!
What a beautiful site you have, so inspiring. Thank you for the delightful chance!
Bless your heart!
Christina
What a wonderful and inspiring artist Tracy is. I have been a fan, a follower and a collector of Tracy Porter for over a decade. She just gets better and better! Cheers and love to you Tracy!!! Thanks for the fun giveaway!
Love your designs! Thanks for the giveaway.
Love Tracy Porter’s blog and lifestyle!! And now she’s a new blogger for At Home in Arkansas magazine, which is where I am from!! Very cool!
Two of my favorites!! I adore the magazine, “Where Women Create” and reading Tracy’s blog is my favorite treat every day!! Thanks to both of you for endless inspiration!!!!
Hi Tracy, I love your story and your style!
What a great story and fabulous giveaway…thanks for both!
I love Tracy. She’s such an inspiration, even for the non-creative folks, like me. Her blog is my daily dose of happiness!
Love all your inspiring words Tracy! Good luck in sunny CA!
This would be awesome to win! Thank you for your inspiring design and the chance!
I always love to read about Tracy. She is such an inspiration. Thank you for showcasing her!
I have been a fan and buyer of your light fixtures for several years. Totally love the rooster, pheasant, and bunny chandeliers. So glad I found your web, blogspot, and now FB.
I’m a true follower!
I have followed Tracy for years and always find her so inspiring!
You and your fun, free spirit are beatiful!!
Thanks for this opportunity!
i love the ever-inspiring tracy porter ……she is the reason i started my own blog. thanks for the chance at this great giveaway.
erin
Love EVERYTHING Tracy Porter Hope I win
Creatively
TAmmie Moore
I have just discovered you! And I would treasure a chance to win! Leslie
I think i would have a very hard time making decisions on how to spend that wonderful $250 if I won the giveaway….but I’d sure like to try. Loved reading your post.
I just love your site..it is tuly an inspiration..thanks so much and Tracy wow what can we say..Lisa Sheets
I have been a fan 4-eva! I love your designs and you are always an inspiration to me! Thanks for the give-away!
I have been a fan of Tracy’s 4-eva! So much inspiration! Thanks for the give-away!
You look so young to have been doing this for 20 years……. you do lovely work, love your inspiration!
I have been a fan of Tracy Porter for years! Love her stuff:)
Hello, I love the story as much as I love your designs and visions. I would consider myself SO lucky if I won. I am happy to have even found the article. Thanks for sharing! :0 The best to you. Janice Igra
Love the Blog and fab style. xx
Wonderful! So generous, thanks for sharing!
Another great giveaway!
c
Thank you Tracy. You are always an inspiration to me.
Tracy Porter is the greatest and has been an inspiration to me…books, clothes, dishes, her wonderful spontaneous ideas…Thank you!
I have loved Tracy’s work for years. Shes one of those designers that sticks with you even as you grow and change. Lovely work!
Absolutely amazing. Sometimes you choose your “job” and sometimes it’s created for you. Tracy- you are so talented. Thank you for sharing!
Your sense of style and love of life shine; thank you for staying true to your dream. Thanks also for this lovely giveaway but now I’m off to visit your blog.
She has been and is an inspiration. I have read her blog for some time now. I wasn’t able to fit in her clothes for many years and could just admire them from afar. Two years ago I lost 130 pounds and can now fit them. I am lucky enough to own a few pieces. Thank you all so much for letting me share today.
Angie
Excited to find your site and the giveaway! $250 shopping spree would definitely be welcome here at our house. Thanks!
How I love your magazine and adore the variety that Tracy Porter brings us.She isnt afraid to take chances and she is an inspiration to us. Thank-you both, WWC and Tracy Porter. Bless our Troops
TRACY’S STORY IS SO INSPIRATIONAL. It goes to show you that doing what you love brings all that you need in life. Thanks Tracy for sharing your story.
What an amazing give away. I would love to win.
You are an inspiration to let your creativity flow and be open to where it takes you, to follow your dreams, and to always be your beautiful yourself. Thank you for sharing your family’s story.
I would love to win the giveaway!. Thanks for a chance..
mageenadilah(at)gmail(dot)com
My mom insisted I enter this contest. She has been buying me Tracy Porter for years. I love every piece.
Wonderful Whimsy- just love it all!– Diane
ooh id love to win! a stay at home mama i rarely have the oppertunity to shop
Being a California native now “home” in Wisconsin, I have to say that you have great taste in “states”…love your style!
Just checked out the site and I adore that Gypsy Tunic!
…following WWC on twitter
…and off to tweet @cobbletweet
Jan
I love Tracy Porter. I have some Tracy Poster plates from the Stonehouse Farm Collection that was sold at Target like, 5-7 years ago. Don’t remember. They get twice a day use. :-) Also….I love that jacket she’s wearing in that top photo!
Very cool giveaway!
I long to be included and hope like mad that I win! Beautiful and so creative!
Beautiful! I would love to win.
Love her work and Tracy’s success story!
Very inspirational! Hope I’m the winner!
So… How different is Tracey Porter from April Cornell? This looks like the “Simple Charmed Life” for the privileged…
Tracy’s stuff makes me drool! I love the feel of freedom and whimsy that comes across.
What a fabulous & generous prize!
LOVE Tracy Porter – loyal WI follower <3 Thanks for the chance to win!
Awesome products. I would love to win.
I follow WWC on twitter @CatherineStern
Thanks for the chance to win!!!
I have a WWC button on my blog – it’s in my daily reads section :D
Thanks for the chance to win!!!
Tweeted about the giveaway @catherinestern
thanks for the chance to win!
I love her Dishes and Boots!
I love your story and your style! So inspiring!!
OOOh! Tracy has creativity positively sparking out of her! Beautiful things, so talented and lovely gal. Bravo Tracy!
miss your store in Princeton..it was a treasure!
How wonderful: love the colors and the style: yum, yum!
Keep up the wonderful work, you ladies!
I love all of tracy’s wonderful creations, but my favorite are her clothing designs…truly beautiful and unique pieces! also happy to find the where women create blog!!
I’ve been following you for years. I’m so happy to see you featured on the Where Women Create blog.
I have followed Tracy for years and have been so inspired by her decorating style…my home is beautiful because of her inspiration! I’m from Wisconsin so I think I just so appreciate her days here and how we need inspiration during our winters. I’m so happy to see her enjoying lemon trees and roses all year round!
Kim
Tracy sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing her vision and wonderful attitude!
i hope this is the right place.i have never blogged before.here goes.i loved tracy porters story.it inspires me to be more adventurous.loved her work too.thanx
Thanks for the opportunity. Absolutely love Tracy’s work!
Thanks for the chance to win!
I love your designs, Tracy, and so happy woman from our state of Wisconsin woman has done so well :) I’d love to win that gift card!
Sorry, I should have proof-read that comment before hitting Post!
Tracy, I am a huge fan of your fabulous world of creativity! You never cease to inspire! Thank you, for bringing so much beauty into my life!
Cheers! Wishing you a blissful and colorful week!
I love your selection of rugs! Fantastic!
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Those pictures are beautiful! So many lovely things with such great style!!
What a wonderful giveaway! WOW!
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I have the button on my blog :-)
Love the Margot Ballet Flats!
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Years ago, I found Tracy’s book and have looked through it many times for inspiration. I just love her style and have always admired her work. Would love to win!
Love your clothes and your approach to marriage and motherhood! I would love to win!
I have the WWC button on my blog too!
I love her stuff & have for years! :)
What a fantastic Giveaway! I met Tracy Porter at the Design Bloggers Conference and she is just as wonderful, friendly and personable in person as she comes across online. Just wanted to say that! Thanks for the Giveaway and lovely site!
I love your spirit, I told the Lord I want some of that energy. Grin. Heading over to check out your website, blog and FB.
Would love to be entered.
Gail
What an inspiring woman!!! I love her creations, her imagination, her drive!
Maria
Beautiful story and beautiful creations! Thank you for the generosity with the giveaway!
Rochelle
Swoon! What a great story she has. And is she a fellow twins Mom? You know they mothers of multiples live longer – and I think we are a bit more adventurous too! Thanks for sharing your journey!
And I just LIKED / LOVED / weak in the knees her Facebook page.
It sounds like you lived my life…or at least the one I always wanted. lol Your work is beautiful and I hope to see more.
I just liked / loved / weak in the knees her Facebook page
Love your pottery!
Tweet! Shared on twitter!
thanks so much for the giveaway – looks like there are a lot of fun goodies!
I loved your story. So inspiring! Thank you for the opportunity to own some of your amazing creations!
What a lovely giveaway! I just spent way too long browsing through all the beautiful items in her shop… Thanks for the chance to win!
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wow i could have lots of fun with this thanks
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I tweeted about this post
I LOVE Tracy Porter’s designs. I covet a set of her dinnerware.
Yes, the Fab Friday’s are lovely for everyone. And, Ms Tracy does have some wonderful items, all lovely, and all useful. Would love love love to win. Seriously. xx’s Marsha
How happy I am to have stumbled upon this entry!!! I am devouring Tracy’s site as I am all the way across the US and sadly can not walk into one of her stores! – thank you! xo
Great shop! You are so talented. Thanks so much for sharing.
I have been following Tracy Porter for a long time, since my dh brought home one of your books from his employer (a publisher in KC). Would love to win this gift certificate!
I’m in love with the peacock pillow. Yes, I paged all the way through to the end and am so glad I did. We had peacocks stroll down our street at night when we lived in Winter Park, Florida. What a lovely reminder of one of the best times of our life.
Thanks for the opportunity to win a gift certificate for your merchandise that I love. You are an I spiration to me and what is possible
Best of luck in California. It’s so inspirational to read how you’ve followed your heart and dreams to create the life you wanted.
It’s so nice to meet you, Tracy! Thanks for sharing!
I follow WWC on twitter!!
Oh, and I proudly display the WWC button on my blog!
One more thing….I retweeted the WWC tweet to all of my followers. Thank you for the chance to win these goodies, Tracy and WWC!
I can see those fields now. How awesome to truly be able to do what you love! Nest of luck!
Thanks for the chance
Sometimes there are no words, just lots of love…xoxo
Tracy shared some wonderful ways to approach living a creative life. Obviously, her positive attitude and outright fearlessness has served her well. Very inspiring!
Tracy has great style and is very inspiring to me. I’m happy to have found her through WWC!
Tracy is my favorite fellow Wisconsinite! Her fabrics are in my home and inspire me every day. I love to read about how she grew her business. She gives me hope!
I have always loved Tracy Porter Designs from way back in the early 90′s…was it Stone House then?
She has always been an inspiration to me…I have finally opened my own store with my own line…only 1 week ago!
Great to see Tracy Porter here! I love her colors and free style!
I have been following you for years!!! Love your site and blog!!!!
I have all of your books, and love your story of how you went from Chicago to Wisconsin…How your brother thought you would never do anything with your crayons and glue and how you have not only transformed your, look, style and self over the years but on top of looking amazing in the process!!! I have candle holders and dinner wear of yours I just love so much!! I’m always peaking at your site and receive your catalog ( I just love the photo shoot you have with your sister and friends!!) As soon as I saw you were on my other favorite site,….Where Women Create I was so geeked and excited…winning would be a dream!!!
Thanks for the opportunity to win! Love her stuff!
Thanks so much for the chance to win. I love Tracy’s style.
Have followed Tracy’s work for a long time! Love, love, love.
inspiration, passion and soooo much lively color! i’m a long-time fan :)
Wonderful wonderful interview with Tracy! What an inspiring woman! This giveaway is phenomenal! I do hope I win! I have a WWC logo on my blog. http://barbara-moorewhimsies.blogspot.com
Thank you for sharing this beautiful woman with us.
Your website was sent to me on Facebook. Everything is beautiful. You are blessed with talent, talent, talent. Hope I’m not too late to enter the contest.
Thanks for introducing me to Tracy’s work–I love learning about new-to-me artists!
We miss your shops here in Wisconsin. Princeton isn’t the same.
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