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Hi, I’m Traci.

I’m glad you stopped by so I could tell you that you were intended to live fully and joyfully. It's time to take control of your life and live the life you always wanted.

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I, too, sing America
Jul 4

Jul 4 I, too, sing America

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Independence Day is an ironic holiday if you're a descendant of enslaved people.

Juneteenth | A Celebration
Jun 19

Jun 19 Juneteenth | A Celebration

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I'm only four generations removed from slavery. My paternal great-grandparents, Mary Sloan Cowan and Enoch Cowan, were the first free-born generation of our lineage. For them, freedom wasn't free or freeing.

3 Tips for Finding Pants that Fit Your Curves
Jun 17

Jun 17 3 Tips for Finding Pants that Fit Your Curves

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I don't like wearing pants. Leggings? Yes. Jeans? Occasionally. Pants/Trousers? Rarely.

Summer Capsule Wardrobe | First Steps
Jun 15

Jun 15 Summer Capsule Wardrobe | First Steps

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While there are some tried and true capsuling processes out there, I realized I needed one that was more iterative, flexible, and aligned to my personal style.

Polka Dot Dress | Navy + Red + White
Jun 14

Jun 14 Polka Dot Dress | Navy + Red + White

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Navy + Red + White are the primary colors for my summer capsule wardrobe which is still very much a work in progress.

Saturday Sips | 7 Ways to Enjoy Tercet Cognac
Jun 6

Jun 6 Saturday Sips | 7 Ways to Enjoy Tercet Cognac

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Cognac is not usually on my list of warm weather drinks. This Tercet however, may have me rethinking that.

4-Day Weekend - Memorial Day 2021
May 27

May 27 4-Day Weekend - Memorial Day 2021

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This week was the kind of week that had me rushing to turn on my out of office message.

Life and Death
May 18

May 18 Life and Death

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There are very few things in this world as absolute as life and death.

Gingham Skirt | Classic & Modern
May 13

May 13 Gingham Skirt | Classic & Modern

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Gingham. It's not just for picnics.

Jazz in the Vineyard
May 12

May 12 Jazz in the Vineyard

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I kicked off this weekend on a high note at Jazz in the Vineyard hosted by Jazz Around Town, a producer of curated jazz events in the Carolinas.

Carnations for Mother's Day
May 9

May 9 Carnations for Mother's Day

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When I was a little girl, my mom would buy us carnation corsages for Mother's Day. A red one for me because my mother was living. A white one for her because her mother was deceased.

Laugh Out Loud
May 6

May 6 Laugh Out Loud

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How often do you laugh? Probably not enough as the average 40 year old laughs only 4 times a day.

Navy Pintuck Shirtdress
May 3

May 3 Navy Pintuck Shirtdress

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New dress alert! I already have a closet full of dresses, but there's always room for 1 or 2 or 3 more...

Pretty in Pastels
Apr 24

Apr 24 Pretty in Pastels

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What's not to like about pretty flowers and a pretty pastel dress?

Bubbly Birthday Brunch
Apr 10

Apr 10 Bubbly Birthday Brunch

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Break out the bubbly! This April we celebrated Vivien's 21st birthday with a Bubbly Birthday Brunch that was all about brunch, mimosas, and lots and lots of glitter.

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