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Nature is such an elegant way to add a festive touch to your front door. Two oversized urns are an amazing “anchor” to my sister Robyn’s home… as she recreates them throughout the year to reflect the spirit of the season.

Okay, so we all have them, right?? Timeless pieces that we’ve stared at for so long that we’ve simply grown tired of them… But then the nostalgic, eclectic (or, in my case, pack rat) mentality just can’t bear to part with them.

I know we’ve chatted about going to my sister Robyn’s house for a while now… Well, she and her husband George have graciously invited us in! Sarah and I spent a good portion of a day filming lots of luscious vignettes in their gorgeous home.

You may have caught a glimpse of these smashing curtains in one of our other videos… Curtains (throws, quilts, fabric remnants) of any kind are such a wonderful way to warm up and soften a window or doorway. I found these antique panels in a flea market

At last… our Asian-inspired staircase is finally finished, and I could not be more thrilled with the results!! I wanted to share a little taste of it with you here (since many of you have been so kind to ask!). We were recently away on a business trip to

Several years ago, when John and I moved from our old farmhouse to a brand new home that we had built in the countryside, I was nervous about losing the charm and character of our old home. You know… all the cracks, crevices, and other nuances

As you (probably) know by now, I am all about instant gratification… By this I mean quick decorating fixes that I can squeeze in during those few, evasive moments of “me” time…… (I’m sure you can relate??)

I’ve blogged a little bit about this space before… but thought a little video might help inspire you even more!! Okay, so I’ve rambled on and on about how charming London hotels are to me (they are one of my obsessions, after all). They load up their walls with tons of antiques and amazing art… they’re simply dripping with lusciousness.

So often, people ask me how I do it all… My simple answer is to keep it simple. Really. My secret is to keep a nice stash of just about everything on hand… I pick things up as I am out and about, here and there. Candles, little antique plates, mismatched glassware, trinkets to give as gifts and favors, napkins that are lovely any season.

* About * Nature's Inspirations * Smashing Fashion & Beauty * Eating & Gathering * Tracy TV Our Story: Unplugged watch new videos! * * * * * * Tracy TV Be Extraordinary Do you ever? Subscribe in a reader April 1, 2009 Tracy Porter’s Creative Easter Flower Arranging Video! Is there anything better than pulling fresh springtime flowers into a home?! Their allure is like magic… Their fragrance… their color… Their element of pure ALIVE is like a gift from above. As with most things, I like to surprise myself with new ways to bring flowers into the mix… This idea is easy and hopelessly inspiring. There is no formula here… just using what you may have on-hand already!

We have talked for a long time in our studio of creating a video interview about our journey. So we did… we got to it, finally! There is much to share and we hope our chatter gives you the whole picture! We have happily worked together (and been married) for almost 18 years… in that time there has been much evolution. From our business beginnings in a chicken coop