{Tracy Porter's little cutie pie}
While at the Design Blogger's Conference in LA a little while back, I got to meet one of the most inspiring, energetic & gorgeous women I've ever met in my life: Tracy Porter.
{Just love her style!!}
Tracy's philosophy is all about being true to yourself and getting inspired by everything around you. She's so excited about life, which comes accross so clearly when you read her blog or meet her. Tracy designs and sells her own lines of clothing, jewelry, accessories, rugs, lighting, furniture & home decor. When Tracy contacted me about doing a giveaway on Pure Style Home, I was so excited. She's giving one of our readers a $250 gift certificate for her store, which you can view here. There are so many products to choose from but I wanted to share a few of my favorites with you. (ie the things I covet ;)
{I looooove this fish bone pendant!! So detailed, which is a trademark of her style.}
{awesome cocktail ring = rrrrrar}
{This rug gives me a good feeling. I'm not sure what it is about it, but somehow it reminds me of something from my childhood that I just can't quite place. love it}
{Dying to use these Empress Wing Chairs in a project!}
{Oh yes... see the details?!}
{ahhhhh so romantic!!}
{I love the femining details on these boots}
{Silvered lantern, yes please!}
And finally, I love this pic of Tracy & one of her (4!) sons:
{Green floral Hoodie = perfection!!}
I think it's so amazing to see people going after their dreams and creating something special & personal. If you haven't checked out Tracy's blog, click here and be sure to check out her videos.
To enter the giveaway for a chance to win $250 to spend at Tracy Porter.com, just leave a comment in the comments section telling us about a simple pleasure you like to enjoy... Just something small that makes you happy. The giveaway will be up all week!
ps- A simple pleasure I like to indulge in is eating outside. My husband surprised me today (Sunday) by picking me up from a long day at the DC Design House with a picnic dinner and it was just awesome. There's something about being outside that seems to make food taste better.
If you'd like help creating a home you absolutely love, contact me about our design services.
As a decorator & a textile designer, this is my place to muse... perfection doesn't interest me; Reality and charm do. Fresh floppy flowers from the garden over long-stemmed roses any day, I love it when things are slightly off and tell a story. 
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«Oldest ‹Older 401 – 514 of 514 Newer› Newest»My simple pleasure is to take long walks with my husband through our neighborhood to look at beautiful homes!
I love hearing my daughter laugh and knowing she has blessed me incredibly!
I love having margaritas with my husband on the sun porch in these first warm days of spring, listening to the kids play outside with all their buddies!
One of my favorite simple pleasures is dinnertime with my husband. Like most people, we lead crazy-busy lives, but dinnertime is our time to come together. Some nights we'll spend 2 or 3 hours at the table (and not always with alcohol), just talking to each other ... about nothing sometimes ... I love it!
A favorite simple pleasure of mine is sharing a cup of Chamomile tea with my kids. There is something about sipping on hot tea that seems to slow us down and make time for lovely conversations with loved ones.
coffee + book + early morning + sleeping kids = bliss
A simple pleasure--- a bubble bath with glass of wine.
Love love love her stuff!!!!! My small thing is how the sunlight comes into our kitchen in the morning. I am so glad we painted the cabinets.. The brightness makes me happy.
I love feeding the goose and his harem of ducks at our lake. He decided a few years ago he did not need to go north or south. He stays here with his lady ducks and is their king. I take care to see he gets his share of bread crumbs. His honk may be loud, but he cannot see well enough to find the crumbs in a fast manner, so I help him out. Simple pleasure but most gratifing.
I love listening to the birds that nest outside my window as they chirp in the morning.
Sitting on the deck at sunset watching the sky and clouds change, listening to the frogs chatter and getting a glimpse of the deer nibbling their way through our meadow.
Love your giveaway!
A little chocolate after the kids are put to bed!
Sitting with a good book in a beautiful outdoor setting. Denjan.nymeyer@verizon.net
Pretending that I am in Paris when I eat my trader joes croissant and feeling human during breakfast with 3 kids under 5 needing me
A favorite simple pleasure of mine is a lazy afternoon with a good book and no place to have to be. (What a generous giveaway!)
I'd love to win!!! :)
My simple pleasure is waiting until my four kiddos are all asleep and stealing some time to browse my favorite blogs, tucking away ideas to try tomorrow.
My simple pleasure is sitting on the front porch swing at about 6:00 a.m. with a fresh cup of coffee.(I am an early riser!) I love watching and hearing the world come alive as the sun comes up (and I wake up!) Thank you for this giveaway as it brought me to your wonderful blog!
Looking for seashells and anything with my 1 year old - especially walks and looking at different plants and flowers!
One of the best simple pleasures is my first cup of coffee in the morning. I sit in the quiet house and listen to the birdsong and the distant train whistles. It's a good beginning.
As soon as I walk in the door and the kids yell, "Mama!!!!"
I love to wake up early in the morning before my 5 kiddos and drink a cup of coffee and browse through my favorite blogs. Oh the silence and the sunrise. What a gift!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My simple pleasure is waking up on a sunny spring morning to the sound of birds chirping. I think this noise was the the bane of my existence when I was younger, but now it's my favorite part of the day!
Katie
I love watching the ducks in the yard!
Having afternoon tea as I check my favorite blogs!
The first sip of an ice cold beer on the first day of a vacation!
Simple pleasure...eating outside in the summer. :)
I love walking around my garden in the spring watching the bulbs and other flowers coming out of their hibernation.
What a fun giveaway! I love going on walks with my daughter to our local playground.
Xo
Kelly
Mrskbj(@gmail.com)
I love going into the forest with my kids first thing to feed the fish and turtles in the big pond. The kids love it too!
My simple pleasure is lounging on my front porch with coffee and the newspaper early on Sunday mornings. It is quiet out save for the birds and occasional runner/walker passing by. Pure joy!
Oh wow, her stuff is to die for!! Thank you for sharing her blog!
My simple pleasure: a daily walk to the mailbox with my baby boy, stopping to look at the chickens, dog, cats, flowers, etc.
I love eating outside too...and on patios! Another simple pleasure I love is reading.
One of my simple pleasures is having coffee every morning before the day begins. It's always there, however crazy the day ahead may be.
Simple pleasure I enjoy...hmmm...minus running, volleyball, and the end result of a fabulous DIY adventure, the simplest of all pleasures that I enjoy is sitting outside on our pool deck or in our back yard on a Saturday morning drinking coffee with my wonderful husband while our yellow lab sniffs around. We talk about so many things and it's a great way to get our day started!
A simple pleasure for me is having all doors open to the outside on a nice day, and barefoot children running in and out.
I really love taking my dogs on walks around the neighborhood after dinner. It's a time for my husband and I to talk about our days and dreams and to enjoy being outdoors.
Simple pleasure for me is coming home, turning on the ipod and making dinner...there is usually some singing along and dancing involved which always puts me in a great mood.
i love to enjoy chai lattes... hot or iced!
Coffee ice cream in the garden with Jackson.
Right now my simple pleasure is coconut M&M's. Cannot.Get.Enough. !!!
Eating on my porch with hubby surrounded by all my flowers in the summer months. I especially love it when he makes the breakfast. :-)
I love lying in bed with my daughter and reading her scary stories and mysteries while we both huddle under the covers.
Climbing into a freshly made bed! :)
Awesome giveaway! My simplest and most enjoyed pleasure is snuggling with my 10 month old son. His older brother (3) has never been a snuggler, so I cherish every moment! Sometimes it makes big brother a little jealous and he has to get in on the action too! It's by far the best part of my day!!
A really good book. Sounds simple, but I usually don't know if I've found a good one until 100 pages in! Anything Barbara Kingsolver writes is usually a safe bet.
The scent of my 8-month old son's head/hair, mmm mmm mmm... :)
Ooo! What a great give-away! Thanks Lauren and Tracey! How about sitting on a rock in the middle of the river, up the canyon, by yourself, with the sun on your shoulders as you sketch with charcoal on white paper the scene before you?
I love to drink my coffee in a mug out of the fine china. Every day. :)
I love sitting outside on a spring day, enjoying a "frilly" Latte, day dreaming.....personal design projects, my girls, hubby not working....the list goes on and on.
One simple pleasure of mine is reading with my little boys at bedtime. Its wonderful snuggling with them in bed and they are always so happy to be read to.
I love it when I have a few minutes in between client appointments to stop at a few favorite Arlington shops and browse, or better yet, get a sorbet!
Simple pleasure of long walk with the pups and a nap on the chaise lounge.
I love reading a great book outside by my pool! Thanks so much for the great give away. You have a great blog.
Finding ONE of something amazing on the sale rack and it's only in one size...MINE!
A simple pleasure~ My husband and I take our puppies for walks along the riverbank. We see friends and have a chat, notice the landscape changing with the seasons, and feel refreshed from being outside.
You have a lovely blog, Lauren... thanks for reaching out!
my simple pleasure is listening to the rain patter on the windows, curled up with a book and a blanket. . . ahhh!
My simple pleasure is walking down to the bay with my husband this time of year, sitting in the sun and looking out over the water. The sun is warm on my skin but the breeze is cool. That combination is so pleasing that it's hard to describe.....it's totally sensual.
ice cream on a summer day with my husband. plain and simple.
my simple pleasure is to hunt for treasures and my favorite thrift store.
A simple pleasure for me is watching the sunset at Crystal Cove Beach on a blanket with cheese and olives- and my husband {okay we do sneak a little bit of wine too}
It's a simply beautiful end to a wonderful day! :)
Michelle
I know it sounds mundane, but I really, REALLY enjoy my cup of coffee each morning. I keep it in a thermal mug, so it stays hot forever. I relish it, for sure.
It would have to be my cup of tea in the morning! Makes my day so much better!
Love a day like today when I can be outside. No bugs, not too hot or too cold.
Book, family, birke riding, walks, a good movie, and most important time with hubby.
one simple small pleasure for me is enjoying a great cup of coffee while reading over blogs. I love the warmth and bitter sweetness of a great cup of coffee
A simple pleasure I enjoy is watching my children truly enjoy life together. watching them laugh with each other and help each other.
thanks for the great giveaway offer. can not wait to purchase some of your amazing stuff.
Ginger
When my daughter is at school my 2yr old son & I eat lunch in the backyard on sunny days.. Gardening with my kids is so much fun too!! A simple GUILTY pleasure is a nice & QUIET bath alone, rare but Wonderful!!! ;o)
Sleeping past 7 am!!!
One of my small pleasures is walking through my garden and spotting the first rose of spring.
i love getting up at the crack of dawn and having several hours to myself to drink coffee and read blogs while snuggled under a comforter in our sun room. With all the windows and being on the east side of the house I get to watch the sunrise change the colors of the sky.
Tea! Lots and lots of tea.
A glass of wine with a girlfriend. A great mommy's time out!!!
A simple pleasure for me is... a date and conversation with my husband, alone, out of the house. It's happens so rarely now that we have an infant and another one on the way!
My simple pleasure is snuggling with each of my 3 boys when I tuck them in at night.
(great giveaway!)
I care for my 90y old mother at my house who has advanced Alzheimers. For years now, she has not been out of her hospital bed as she can no longer walk. My simple pleasure which puts a smile on my face (and hers!) are when I tell her its "spa day"... those are the days where she gets the full treatment of haircut, feet soak, nail trim etc. At the end of a long day of work for me doing this, I am tired but I smile because although she can not talk, I see the pleasure on her face of how good her whole body feels from my hard work and that makes me feel good from the inside out! :)
I love to walk barefoot through mud puddles.
My simple pleasure is heading to Target. I don't need to buy anything, just window shopping is enough for me.
coffee! coffee is such a wonderful part of my morning ritual...with real cream, of course. :)
I love sitting on my back deck with a glass of wine in the evening after a long day of a being a stay at home to two little ones.
Every opportunity to hold my grandson that is the ultimate simple pleasure for me.
Love your blog, thank you for such inspiring work and for hosting such a fabulous giveaway!
i love cutting flowers from the garden and setting them all over the house in the prettiest jars and dishes i can find. beautiful!
I love to get up early before the rest of the house and have a quite cup of coffee.
I have a few simple pleasures. One of my favorites is getting a manicure. It's thirty minutes of relaxing and getting a little pampered.
Oh yes!
My best simple pleasure is sitting beside my stock tank fish pond, watching the goldfish nibble food.
So soothing.
i love tracy, too! i have her first design book and love it. she's incredibly inspiring. my husband and i have been traveling for a few months now and i'm really starting to get homesick...what i wouldn't give for a few hours on the patio at my parent's house, sipping some cheap pinot grigio with my mom, watching the dogs play while the sun sets. divine simplicity!
Taking an early evening walk with my husband, baby, and dog. My husband walks the dog, and I push the stroller. Bliss!
I love to wake up early, drink coffee, read my blogs and watch my taped shows. It's my special time before everyone wakes up!
I love your blog Lauren!
Thanks,
Paula
GREAT giveaway! my simple pleasure has to be my morning ritual - i take a hot shower, put on my softest robe, and spend a half hour in bed looking through blogs and drinking coffee. even if i'm running late, i have to do this for my day to start off right! i have a theory that when the day starts calm, it stays calm :)
-kait
kait.prettythings(at)gmail(dot)com
Simple pleasures, huh? How about the sun on my face? I love that melting feeling on a sunny day!
I absolutely LOVE antiques, design, & interiors!
Karen T.
Love to sit on the deck and enjoy my husband and a glass of wine after a long day of juggling work, household to-dos and child rearing. Ahhhhh!
My little pleasure is making hot tea for my family. We have two boys who grew up having tea and cookies with me while their daddy was deployed with the Army. We all enjoy a cup so now I make it in the coffee maker...enough for the family, house smells great, it's calming-a good bed-time treat.
Thanks for the detailed info on the "less glamorous" side of interior design. Keep it coming.
I love sitting on the porch with my husband after a long day. We have a nice glass of wine and sit in our rocking chairs. It's especially nice when a storm in blowing in...adds a little perspective to our busy lives.
Love Tracy's robin egg soaps...and her throw pillows are divine!
Taking time early in the morning and walking out to water my potted plants as I sip on morning brew, listening to some music in the background.
This gives me a chance to focus on my day ahead without distractions.
I love spending time with my husband and 2 year old son! They make my life complete!
Lately, with the arrival of spring, simple pleasures have been having the windows open, working in the garden, and clipping pretty branches of blossoms for arrangements inside. Lovely!
My simple pleasure is to curl up in a comfy chair with a good book, hopefully with my husband curl up in a chair next to me.
Lazy Saturday mornings and puttering around the house.
For me, it's the lighting of a solitary candle every afternoon to bring a soft closing to the day ... the entire home seems to sigh with great contentment ...
LOVE, love, love Tracy Porter. Her styling is divine ... easy, peaceful, with a touch of gypsy soulfulness. Pure magic!~ What a terrific giveaway!
I love when my daughter hugs me spontaneously and enthusiastically!
Sipping an entire cup of coffee (hot, not the rm. temperature reheated stuff) uninterrupted in the morning is a simple pleasure I sometimes enjoy. I have to wake and ready myself before the littles get up which is not something I enjoy. But when I do (or have to) put forth the effort the payment is well worth a little lose in shut eye. An early morning run is another on the list.
I like to swing on my porch swing my husband hung for me when we built our house 11 years ago.
Lazy Saturday mornings! Having our kids wake up one by one, stumble into our room, and hop in bed for some snuggle time. As everyone wakes up they like to talk and giggle, especially love hearing stories about when they were babies, or better yet, stories about Mommy and Daddy when we were kids.
My go-to indulgence is eating chocolate chips while reading a good book.
My 11 month old's cheeks... So soft, sweet, chubby and kissable. Love them.
My simple pleasure these days is a cup of tea and a hot bath! Classic! Sometimes that's all I need to feel like a new person.
Ooo! Miss Lauren, how lovely!! There are so many simple pleasures in life; finishing a cleaning task for one... but I love that as soon as I lay on the floor, my dog will come trotting over, and smoosh her face under my neck, snuggling and digging for attention - waggling her little foofy tail, sniffing and snorting the whole time.
crawling into my white sheeted bed at the end of a long day, with a stack of yummy books and new magazines to choose from, is my favorite little pleasure.
p.s. a friend introduced me to Tracy Porter years ago, isn't she something?
I love holding hands with my husband as we walk our dog.
My simple pleasure is walking into our newly organized garage. Ah, no more chaos!
I love the harbinger sweater featured on the website! I would love to own it and love to wear it.
watching my 2 year old run around the park chasing bubbles.
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I love the solitude of a misty morning and a cup of coffee while I stare out the window and let creative thoughts fill my mind!!!...
I love to read a magazine with a glass of wine after my son has gone to sleep!! Doesn't get much better for a working mom!
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