About
Hi there, I’m Tracy—
a DIY enthusiast and home design lover who believes your home should tell your story. I mix vintage charm with modern style to create spaces that feel layered, lived-in, and full of heart. Around here, it’s less about perfection and more about personality.
Work-from-home mom and wife here—Usually found in a comfy tee, messy bun, and coffee within arm’s reach. Real life. Real house. Real tired (but in a cute way).
ONCE UPON A TIME I had a little starter home...
And little by little, I made it cute—one DIY at a time. Then we moved into our forever home… and everything changed. The projects got bigger, the ideas bolder, and the love for creating a meaningful space? Even deeper.
We moved into our forever home just three months before the world shut down. With a clean slate and a whole lot of time at home, I decided to design every space from scratch. New rooms meant new layouts to test, bold colors to try, and plenty of opportunities to mix styles and make mistakes.
So I played. I dabbled. I DIYed my heart out.
And somewhere along the way, I started sharing it all with you.
Then I found my passion
Helping you mix budget-friendly finds with a little DIY magic—and the occasional splurge.
I’m not a certified interior designer. I’m not a power tool pro. I’m not a professional painter or a wallpaper whisperer.
But one day, I decided to try anyway. All of it.
And you know what? I did it.
Did I fail along the way? Oh, for sure.
Did I give up? Not a chance.
Did I create a magazine-worthy space? Depends who you ask… but honestly, that’s not the point.
What I did do was learn, grow, build confidence, and have a heck of a lot of fun doing it.
And now? I’m obsessed with helping you do the same—one bold, budget-friendly, imperfectly perfect project at a time.
Top: Murphy napping in the sun. Left: me in our bedroom. Right: All of us on our trip to alaska summer '24
MY REALLY OFFICIAL BIO, the TL:DR VERSION
Tracy is the founder of 4009 Decorates—and a longtime graphic designer who swears she was mixing fonts and flea market finds before it was trending.
These days, she’s on a mission to help you pick up a tool, trust your taste, and create a home that feels like you.
She believes the best spaces aren’t perfect—they’re personal.
SUPER FUN FACTS
NOW FOR THE IMPORTANT STUFF
I am an introverted extrovert. There I said it.
I can make a mean Chicken Fried Steak with homemade gravy. Thanks Mimi.
I am an identical twin. She is my bestie and we talk at least twice a day and only live 15 minutes apart. #itsatwinthing
I design logos and marketing materials in between DIY projects. If you see me switching from Illustrator to a power drill mid-day… mind your business.
I still wear skinny jeans, side part my hair and unapologetically still use the thumbs up emoji. Can’t stop. Won’t stop.
Your at-a-glance guide to where I stand on all the truly important things.
THE QUIZ
Favorite indulgence
Burger Street Cheeseburger
claim to fame
HGTV Magazine featured one of our DIYs
Guilty pleasure
Sweet Tea
Pineapple on pizza
Absolutely!!
favorite place i've been:
Pray, Montana (Sage Lodge)
drink of choice
Meiomi Red Wine
can't live without
Mascara
usually craving
Cheeseburgers
beach OR mountains
Mountains
favorite show to binge
Gilmore Girls & Suits
Come DIY, laugh, mess up, and make it work—just like we do. Real projects. Real life. Real lived-in home.
