: About Me

Tracey's decorating career began when she was a child. As a child, she grew up in family businesses, one being a floral and gift store. Arranging flowers, decorating and redecorating anything that was available, painting, crafting, and gardening were everyday activities. Upon college graduation (degrees in Communications and Foreign Language-German), she explored the world through work and travel, but came home again to the creative environment that she grew up in.

As an interior decorator and business owner, Tracey's career has encompassed interior decorating, floral arranging, event planning, real estate, organizing, travel, and she also leads an active family life. She conducts public speaking engagements and has published articles about interior decorating. Tracey is a modern day "renaissance" woman!

Tracey, a freelance interior decorator, is the editor of Girlzdealz.com and GirlzNetwork.com, websites that emphasizes ideas, tips, information, and deals for women. These websites are designed to enlighten and inform women in the areas of lifestyle, dcor, fitness, beauty, health, cooking, travel, family life, and trends. With the information obtained from of all of her experiences, as well as ideas from readers, Tracey wants to educate and help woman enjoy life, family, and home again.

My passion is ...

decorating and DIY projects

I know too much about ...

clutter

My parents always told me ...

work hard and live life to the fullest

My childhood ambition ...

to be a veterinarian

My favorite memory ...

too many to share

Why I write ...

to share information and entertain

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

decor/shelter magazines- I am addicted!

My first job ...

helping in family floral business

My best moment ...

marrying my husband and having my child

My inspiration ...

my family

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Destination Parties Not traveling to that exotic locale this season? Why not bring the exotic land to you? Throw a party, big or small, with the flavor of the place you want to visit. The Caribbean conjures up images of a Beach party. The rolling mountain ranges around Vail and Aspen screams for a Skiing Lodge party. An Indian party stirs together exotic foods and dress and can be assembled under a tent. Chinese New Year lends itself to Asian Flair. Mardi Gras beads and bangles transport you to New Orleans. These are just a few ideas, and certainly let your imagination go wild. Now to the ...

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