This is what I came home to the other day.. You can't help but be inspired.

Happy Thanksgiving! As we are home with family enjoying all life has to offer, can't help but think of how many family Thanksgivings this wonderful old type writer has sat through. Love it. You can find this piece at my booth at Yesterdays downtown Alexandria, along with many other wonderful treasures to add to your family treasures.

Oh the look of the Holidays, my booth is bursting with ideas for your home and business.
"Sparkle all the way" is the theme this year. Lots of black, glitter and Chandaliers .

So I am really excited, found a great place today to have a sale, really big area the Barn, I would like to get together with other creative women and have a super sale. I will keep you posted on the plans as they come along! So many times I hear women who have things to sell an no where to do it. well this is the greatest place to have it. now to just get the word out, and start making plans.

So bright and fun. More will be coming, A nice punch of color for your room!

Rooster morning!

Just finished this one
Lots of bright colors and would look great almost anywhere. I have some vintage chicken antiques soon to go in to my booth. Just love it.

summer fun

With summer on its way, it's time to think about decorating the porch and patio. Great signs and treasures!

What a great find!

This is so interesting! old and shabby looking and just a great piece. I have George too. wondering what to do with them, big like 19" x26"  Anyone have any ideas?

first sale of the season

I went to the first sale of the season yesterday, what a delightful sale, the ad in paper didn't sound that thrilling. but I wish I would have been there earlier..

oh my for treasured things these wonderfull ladies had . They just cleaned out and got rid of tons of stuff. The most refreshing thing they were happy, excited and helpful! and they could add! How many times have we been to sales and folks cant add or help.
 So when you were checking out they were quick, I can add too but was so excited about what I was getting couldn't concentrait! too funny.

 Honestly I feel like I should send them a thankyou. They were excited about the things I bought which made me happy of course. Great job ladies. That was so fun.

A touch of shimmer

 Oh my gosh, every room  needs this very important element, and thats SHIMMER! Bring it home today $12 bucks.. I know are you kidding me. Created by me just for you. Yes at Yesterdays

With spring in the air, what a great time to visit downtown Alex. Yesterdays is blooming with great ideas for your garden areas, porch and summer planting inspirations, We are seeing so many great ideas for re-using and re-creating ideas. What a place of inspiration! Check out Pinterest for more great ideas on my boards. You will find them under Tracy Cole

Lake Life

 What a fun sign to hang and enjoy the lake life. It's always great by the lake.

Create your way!

 This turned out great! create your way in the fabulous apron. you just can't go wrong with this one.

Garden the old fashion way!

 Nothing more wonderful than vintage garden tools! old spinkler and the floral frog. Planting time will be here before we know it!

Vintage Kitty

 

Just what you want!

Newly added sparkle

Great tissue flowers made from old "patterns"

Embellished Jacket and great finds!

If you haven't had a chance to get downtown Alex. it's so time to go, We went into Colorful Seasons the other day and what a nice vacation without going anywhere, I am so inspired.
Yestedays downtown is bursting with incredible deals and amazing treasures for your home.
Our snow will be gone before we know it! Make your space your favorite place!

 

A New look for spring!
Stop in to Yesterdays for your sneak peak!

How nice for summer, I have it at yesterdays downtown Alexandria. I think inside or out it is a geat piece. $97 dollars will take it home with you, the finish has a slight shimmer to it.

Recycled!

Lets take a moment to talk about CLUTTER, seems like that's all we hear lately. I have clutter that gets away once and a while, a great note I have in my head when I am cleaning is" If I were moving, do I love this enough to pack it, load it and then upack it and find a home for it". It really works, I have found the answer is usually NO. I have my sorting tubs tucked away in my closets as the kids
grow and my decorating changes. I throw it in a tub and then will be donated or off to the garage sale when the time is right.

I feel better when my room is uncluttered, I notice I am more likely to start my new inspiration craft or creation with an organized enviroment.

Not just for a special occasion.

Check out these great gears!

More treasures found.

What an enchanting design for any room!

what trends I am seeing.

As I was out exploring, So many stores are starting to get the product they ordered from market. So it's a good time to get a sneak peek at spring. Looks like sping colors are trending toward a purple comeback. But not straying too far from the traditional black and white, Ice blue and moss green.

 I think the biggest thing when decorating is that your reflecting your personal style. Some key elements when you walk into your room. Where does your eye travel? How does the room make you feel?

5 Key elements I always look for are.. Structure,softness,movement,lighting and a touch of shine. You can capture this by mirrors or glass pieces.
When you combine these questions with your ideas you will love your new room.

Time to clean out and renew

So ready for a new look, off for two days and will be working on my booth at Yesterdays will post photos soon.

You never know what you may find!!

What a day yesterday! Found some great items to bring to Yesterdays! You ever know what you will stumble on if you don't go look! Watch for photos to post!

An old suitcase, new life!

Watch for new designs

Always changing

Time for a trip!

These are some random shots from the shop! Lots of creating going on here, if you haven't been here it's time to go. Two full floors of fabulous!

I add alot of hand painted signs as the season calls for. One of a kind and just the touch you need to complete your area.

Whats being created now?

Always looking for what can be recreated and used again, I get so tired of always buying new. I think Yesterdays is the biggest diamond in the dust out there, you never know what you will find!

A quick shot from downtown Yesterdays! Alexandria, MN. Now with the feel of spring, earlier than ever, no snow. I love this vintage sail boat clock, it is a motion and lighted clock. Not too many of these around I am sure.