…that’s my philosophy for living. In fact, the tag line for my business, A Cottage Industry, is “adding charm to everyday life“.
Hello! I’m Tracey Buxton and I’m one of the new bloggers here at Openhouse. I’m so looking forward to getting settled in and getting to know every one! Since it’s my first post, I’ll share a little bit about me- I live in a 1960’s era ranch-style-turned-cottage home in Reno, Nevada with my two big dogs.
Anything to do with homekeeping, baking, thrifting, nesting or decorating inspires me, and I love to see just how creative I can be on my shoestring budget. (which is one of the many reasons shopping at HomeGoods and TJ Maxx n’ More are two of my routine shopping stops.)
I have a room in my cottage I call my “creative command central”, and you’ll find me in here, in my charming little haven, at least two hours each and every day, working on projects, blogging, crafting or creating. (That’s it right there in the photo for my post. More pictures of my crafting space are located here.)
The reason I am sharing this with you is so that when you read my posts, you can picture me here, typing away at my incredibly long skirted table, dogs at my feet, and plenty of sunshine (or snow, depending on the time of year) just outside my windows.
Yes, I am all about living a charmed life…on a shoestring.
1. I’m so excited to see you on here! Now I can get even more of your writing on a weekly basis.
by Heather — 9/10/08 at 3:56 pm #
2. What fun to find you in two places, Tracey!
I love your blog and will follow this new one, too - congratulations on your new “job”!
Congrats also on the latest news about the grandbabies!
by Sue at Serendipity — 9/10/08 at 4:14 pm #
3. Hi Tracey!! Thanks for letting us know about this site, and how wonderful to see your post here! I’ve bookmarked this on my faves list!
~Becca~
by Becca — 9/10/08 at 4:27 pm #
4. What a great addtion to this blog you will be, Tracey! I’m already one of your biggest fans- how fun to see you expanding into the world. I love TJMaxx, but have yet to visit a HomeGoods. Now I know I “gotta”!
by Bettsi — 9/10/08 at 4:35 pm #
5. Congrats and welcome!!
~Stacy from 19 Butternut
by Stacy — 9/10/08 at 4:40 pm #
6. Hi Tracey!! I’m so glad you are blogging here! I *love* your blog and read it frequently so I’m super thrilled that you are here now, too!! : )
Congrats! I can’t wait to read more!!!
by Katherine — 9/10/08 at 5:02 pm #
7. I’ve been reading your other blog for a while now. Congrats on your new blogging “job”! Can’t wait to see what else you’ll be putting up on here. Best wishes!
by AmandaG — 9/10/08 at 6:09 pm #
8. Hey Tracey! Congrats on your new “publication!” It will fun to check out what you will be posting about. I love seeing your Creative Command Central….but doesn’t SOME of that creativity happen in your garage, too? I can’t imagine you doing the paintbrush thing in this lovely room!LOL! Well, I know you’ll be a success here, and have an even greater following! See you soon!
by suzanne — 9/10/08 at 6:54 pm #
9. I’ve read your Cottage Industry blog for several months now and I’m so excited to see you here too…I wish I lived closer to Reno (I’m on the East Coast) so I could drop by your booth/shop…love your ideas and zest for decorating on a shoestring…
by gayle — 9/10/08 at 7:18 pm #
10. Congratulations! I see other bloggers I know here too, in fact it looks like they chose all of you right off of my favorites list! I guess you can be called a professional blogger now! I’m so happy for you and share your !!!enthusiam!!! ~Cindy
by cindy~my romantic home — 9/10/08 at 7:25 pm #
11. They are lucky to have you here Tracey - and I feel lucky too just thinking that I can read this and your other blog. More Tracey posts are always a great idea! All good luck and best wishes!
by Lynn — 9/10/08 at 7:35 pm #
12. Congratulations! I am so excited for you. Love your blog, read it every day. Will make a point of stopping by here as well.
Keep up the great work, can’t wait to see what’s coming up next!
by Nancy from Richmond, Virginia — 9/10/08 at 7:56 pm #
13. I am so proud of you, girlfriend! You are such an amazing writer (as well as amazing designer, planner, rescuer-of-unhappy-furniture and soon-to-be grandma!) Loved the look back at your beautiful Command Central! My life has gotten just a little bit more charming since I started having my morning cup of tea with you.
Polly
by Polly — 9/10/08 at 8:27 pm #
14. Hi Tracey! Great Post!! I’m so happy you are here at this blog. I LOVE Homegoods, we just recently got a brand new one here in my area of Houston. Looking forward to more posts from you, Here and at your “regular blog”.
~Angie~
by Angie — 9/10/08 at 8:29 pm #
15. If this blog is as inspiring as your other one, everyone is in for a real treat! Thanks for all of the inspiration!!
by Jamie — 9/10/08 at 8:59 pm #
16. Way to go, Tracey! I am so excited for you and can’t wait to read more!
by Vanessa {Bloom Right Here!} — 9/10/08 at 9:00 pm #
17. So nice to see you here, Can’t wait to learn more about decorating from you .
Kelly
by kelly — 9/10/08 at 9:45 pm #
18. How fabulous! I love the post. Now there will be more than one place to get sensational creative ideas so that we can live our very best life. You are truly an inspiration. Mimi
by Mimi — 9/10/08 at 10:10 pm #
19. How fantastic is this? You deserve it, you are a truly talented person, and how great to share that with an even bigger audience! You go girl, Congrats! I read your blog every day faithfully, dont know what I would do without my daily dose of inspiration. Keep it coming!
by Becky — 9/10/08 at 10:25 pm #
20. Wow Tracey this is amazing! Congrats!
Catherine
by Catherine — 9/10/08 at 11:48 pm #
21. Tracey:
I’m so excited to be the first to congratulate you on this new adventure in your life! Thanks also for sending me to this new blog. I think I will add it to my google reader list…you are already on it of course.
by Kim — 9/11/08 at 1:14 am #
22. Congratulations!!! Yes, I know I am over doing it as well with the exclamation marks, but is a lot of excited people out there, happy to see the doors opening for you, and you know what I mean. We will keep on reading your posts, and getting inspiration from you.
Blessings,
Sara
by Sara — 9/11/08 at 2:25 am #
23. Yeah!!!! You are such an amazing addition to this team. So glad you are here - Congratulations!!!!!
by Pamela — 9/11/08 at 6:24 am #
24. WOW! My, how your creativity has grown this last year. To see you blossom in all of your endeavors has been a wonderfully proud time for me. Do I brag about you too much? I think not.
by The Sewing Queen — 9/11/08 at 9:53 am #
25. Tracy,
Congratulations on your new gig; you will be an exceptional addition to the team. Don’t forget to send them some cupcakes!
Janet @Housepeepers
by janet — 9/11/08 at 12:03 pm #
26. Congratulations, my friend! How exciting to see your dreams of a writing career take off - and there could not be a better place for you than here! (I personally think you keep the Reno TJ’s in business!!!) I am absolutely thrilled for you and can’t wait to see more of your whimsical decorating ideas here on OpenHouse.
Oh, ahhhhh…now that you are in good with these guys, do you think you can convince them to open a HomeGoods store in the Seattle area?! ;0)
by DivaDeb — 9/11/08 at 12:58 pm #
27. Tracey,
When they picked you, they picked a peach! Congratulations on being part of this site. I know many new people will be inspired by you as I have been.
And happy me. A Homegoods is opening here in Allen, Texas this fall. Ya-hoo!!!
Rita
by Rita — 9/11/08 at 5:14 pm #
28. Okay, I am SOOOO excited that you got this gig!!!
Lucky Duck!
Your blog, TJ Maxx and HomeGoods- 3 of my favorite things!
Layla
TheLetteredCottage.blogspot.com
by Layla — 9/11/08 at 10:18 pm #
29. Congrats Tracey. You will certainly be an asset!
Debra
by Wagonwife designs — 9/12/08 at 7:02 am #
30. Thank you ALL for such a warm welcome! I am looking forward to sharing ideas and making new friends here!
Tracey
by Tracey — 9/16/08 at 12:09 am #
31. Hello Tracey
I have been checking out more of your blog. Boy you are a busy, busy girl. We seam to have a lot in common….we both love the color aqua or robins egg blue and both sure do shop a lot at TJ’s and Homegoods. I live aprox 10 houses from them both and about ten minutes from Marshall’s. I don’t know what my life would be like if they shoud ever leave. My house is probally 90% decorated with them and Pier One which is also 10 house down the street…lucky, lucky me.
So glad to have found you and your blog
Have a great life
Sandi
by Sondra — 11/7/08 at 6:03 am #