The New Website is Live!!

Be sure to check out my new website at www.tracinichole.com where you can read updated posts to the blog. You can also view my portfolio and shop for products designed by me. Also, feel free to contact me with questions or if you'd like to work with me. Of course, there is a link to this blog on the right sidebar of the new blog and you can still access this blog at: http://life-lessordinary.blogspot.com.ar/ Chee...

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Announcements!!!

Hello all!! I have some news. I've decided that I need a more portfolio driven website. Someplace to showcase my work and also blog about my experiences. With that said, this blog will be moving! The address will be the same, but the look and feel will be new and improved!! I will also be sure to have links to any old posts as well. Now you will be able to see what I've...

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On Sale Now!!!

All pillows are 20% off now through Saturday. Visit my shop at Society6!! TraciNichole Pillow...

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Who I like: Jess Bruggink

While spending my free time on Pinterest looking for patterns for inspiration, I've stumbled upon a few designer's who I really like. I'm really drawn to their style and I think It also helps me to figure out who I am as a designer as well. I've created a board on Pinterest simply titled Surface Designers I really like. Today I'd like to showcase one such designer. Jess Bruggink,...

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New Year, New Opportunities!!

Happy 2015!!! 2014 was a year of many ups and downs for me. It took me most of the first half of the year to adjust to living in Argentina. I went through some serious depression and homesickness. I'm happy to say that those feelings are now in the past and I've been steadily working on my future. I have always loved fabrics and patterns so I have working on honing my craft as a Surface Pattern Designer. During the second half of the year, I took Make It In Design's Summer School, Module 1 of the MIID Design School and I'm currently taking the...

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Shibumi Home Pattern Design Competition

So, I'm really starting to enjoy this competition thing. I like that I have a catalyst to really make me dig in and try something new. One thing that I know about myself is that I need deadlines. I need something/someone to crack the whip at times and light a fire under my butt. Although I didn't win, I really enjoyed this competition. I created some new designs and learned...

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Connections

I like fashion, but I don't necessarily consider myself a fashionista. I don't follow trends and try to stick with what flatters my figure. One thing that always comes into play is a beautiful print or fabric. A nice neutral tone or pop of color. Since I've been putting myself out there and really digging into this surface design thing, I've been paying attention, close attention...

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Demestiks New York

I am absolutely loving this Etsy shop right now! I stumbled upon it about a year ago and completely forgot about it. I saw a nice video with the designer on the Elle Decor website and I am in love all over again. What initially sparked my interest and continues to, are the fabrics. Designer Ruben Reuel uses traditional Ankara and Holland wax print fabrics to create fun and...

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Getting Down to Business

Now that I'm finished with summer school, I've decided that I really need to figure out a way to keep my life organized that I can really dedicate the time and energy to really making this work. I've loved pattern and textiles for so long and this feels like the perfect fit for me. I have to do it. It's been a very rough transition for me living in Argentina and I think part...

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Done with school...now what?

So I've gotten through all six weeks of the Make it in Design Summer School. I'm actually a bit sad that it's over. The great thing is that I've been able to get feedback and learn so many new things just from the Facebook group alone. It makes you excited to see other work and also to showcase your own. People asked questions that I never even thought of and the responses...

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