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around the home

  • Easter Weekend 2011

  • #5. Have a Nacho Party!

  • #29. Grow some lettuce!

  • What’s in my new freezer?

  • Found: At work!

  • Our new fridge is here!

  • Stomach Bug: Day 6

  • Top Fridge!

  • Spring Decor 2011

  • What’s on my coffee table?

  • Learn how to do latte art!

  • Valentine’s Day 2011

  • FAIL! FAIL! FAIL!

  • And the winner is….

  • What’s in my bag??

  • Where did the weekend go?

  • Organizing GIVEAWAY from Five Spoons!

  • Valentine’s Day Decor 2011

  • Girls Weekend!

  • Antipasti Party

  • Project Magazine Hoard = COMPLETE!

  • Lunch Ideas- ROUND TWO!

  • Happy New Year! 2011

  • The Italian Feast

  • Merry Christmas!!

  • Christmas Decor 2010

  • A Fave Food Memory: Pasta Making

  • Thanksgiving Decor 2010

  • Happy Halloween!

  • Halloween Decor 2010

  • Hello Internet,

  • Craft Project: Silhouette Portrait!

  • lessons in gardening…

  • Interview @ B R U N C H!

  • The end of summer is near….

  • my love for mason jars

  • 31 comes before 32

  • So organized! Recipe Folder!

  • *MY* new lunch sack

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Hi, I'm Tracy Benjamin. I’m a food stylist and photographer living in the San Francisco Bay Area, where I find magic in the mess and beauty in the everyday.
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I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking at I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking at the Pacific Art League Speaker Series next Friday, February 13, 2026 in Palo Alto. 

In this talk, An Artist’s Journey, I’ll be sharing how handwriting, routine, and creative practice became my way of slowing down, tuning in, and documenting life with intention. I’ll talk about Shutterbean, The Handwriting Club, and my Currently workbooks, and how all of it grew from a simple desire to show up creatively on a regular basis.

If you’ve ever wondered how creativity and routine can live side by side, this talk is for you! Check out @pacificartleague for more info!
If you’re looking for comfort food with little t If you’re looking for comfort food with little to no effort, I am here to remind you that if you own a rice cooker, you can make polenta in it! Would my Italian grandma be proud? Probably. The best part is that you can go sweet or savory with it. I showed how to do it on #Shutterbean today.
2016 was the last full year I had a Mom. This tren 2016 was the last full year I had a Mom. This trend is griefy! ✌🏽 #keepgriefweird
First #shutterbeanmealprep in 2026! I’m happy to First #shutterbeanmealprep in 2026! I’m happy to get back in the rhythm. What are you prepping today?! #mealprep
Got some cranberries to use up? Gather all of this Got some cranberries to use up? Gather all of this and you can easily make a Cranberry Orange Cobbler! Recipe is on my blog today xo
Want to add some value & joy to your life? I share Want to add some value & joy to your life? I shared my annual favorite things list on Shutterbean this week. Everything on this list is Tracy approved! ✔️ ❤️✨✍🏽 Link in my profile!
I’m a big fan of all the #paperchains and #garla I’m a big fan of all the #paperchains and #garland reels this year. Feels good to put my paper hoard to good use!
Need a #glutenfree + #eggfree pumpkin dessert for Need a #glutenfree + #eggfree pumpkin dessert for your Thanksgiving? I shared the recipe for this Ginger Pumpkin Mousse on #shutterbean today! Head over to shutterbean.com and it’s the first recipe you’ll see. ✨

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