Tracy Wallace
Sommelier, Food, Wine & Mixology Consultant
San Diego, CA · Member since Sep 2010
95Published Articles
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Dynamic instructor for the wine and spirits industries. The author of Become a Genius Mixologist in 5 Minutes or Less: The Nobrainer Guide to a Career in Creativity. Become a Wine Genius in 5 Minutes or Less: The Nobrainer Guide to Training Staff on Wine. If you have questions about food and drink I'm your gal! Send questions to sandiegowinelady@yahoo.com.
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Heirloom Champagne Releases
Perrier-Jouet Celebrates its 200th Anniversary With the Bi-CentenaireHeirloom Champagne — Innovative programs like the Bi-Centenaire are introducing the concept of heirloom Champagne, where bottles are aged for generations.
Solar System Suspended Lighting
Metal Spot Designs a Heavenly Low-Voltage Lighting SeriesLow-Voltage Lighting — Low-voltage lighting is becoming more popular due to its eco-friendly nature and functional illumination.
Toadstool-Sprouting Jewelry
H.Stern Launches Jewelry Line Inspired by Alice in WonderlanFantasy-inspired Jewelry — Designing jewelry inspired by fictional stories or movies can be an opportunity to attract fans of those stories to the world of luxury jewelry.
Sprocket-Exposing Cameras
The Powershovel Brand Creates Camera with Sprocket PatternsSprocket-exposing cameras — The trend of cameras that can expose sprocket patterns creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the photography industry.
Primary Color Chandeliers
Danish Designer Vibeke Fonnesbe Schmidt Shows Off Cheerful LightingGeometric-colored furniture — Opportunity for designers to create furniture that combines geometric shapes and vibrant colors, appealing to consumers looking for unique and cheerful home decor.
Hybrid Street Dances
Brukup is a Blend of Krumping and Afro-Japanese ExpressionHybrid Street Dances — Opportunity for dancers to combine different dance styles and create unique and captivating performances.
Ruggedly Crafted Shelving
Joost Van Bleiswijk's Furniture has the Look and Feel of Shop ClassRugged Furniture — Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating furniture with a masculine, crafty, 'wood shop class' look.
Bohemian Artist Resorts
The Hicksville Resort Caters to Musicians and Free SpiritsEco-Friendly Resorts — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing sustainable and eco-friendly accommodations for travelers seeking an environmentally conscious experience.
Recession-Defying Art Auctions
Zhang Xiaogang Sells Painting for $10.1 Million at Sotheby'sArt Auction Record-Breakers — An opportunity exists for auction houses and art collectors to capitalize on the growing demand for rare and valuable artworks.
Tribal Alien Fashions
The originator of Lady Gaga's Meat Dress, Nicola FormechettiSustainable Upcycling — Creating fashion pieces from unconventional materials not typically used in clothing, leading to innovative and eco-friendly designs.
Sleek Invisible Seating
This Sparkling Chair by Marcel Wanders is Witty and ThoughtfulSustainable furniture — The use of minimal and recyclable materials in the design of the Sparkling Chair presents disruptive innovation opportunities for furniture companies to create eco-friendly and affordable seating options.
Collaborative Funhouse Artwork
Assume Vivid Astro Focus Creates Psychedelic Circus ScenesCollaborative Funhouse Artwork — Opportunity for artists to create immersive experiences that blend various artistic styles and genres into one unique experience.Q&A with Tracy
What is unique that's not in your bio?
Shhhh! I have the biggest crush on Joey Lawrence and have had it since he was on Blossom.
What's your favorite accomplishment?
I have developed recipes for over 75 different flavored brownies! My personal favorite is Chocolate Cheesecake Brownie but, my friends love my Chocolate Cherry Brownies and Spicy Chocolate Mole Brownies.
I sent a care package of 100 brownies over to our troops for Xmas.
How do you define cool?
Living life on your own terms.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
Staying active and always curious. I think that having a strong education in a variety of subjects helps.
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
Smart, active, creative people who have a good eye and a passion for life.
What is your favorite trend?
Luxury eco travel in the U.A.E and India.
What are your tips for writing a juicy post?
K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple and Sexy). Life is already hectic so its best to grab a persons attention and keep them excited. Two paragraphs when done well is just enough to inspire and inform.
How do you reset to be creative?
I pour over several newspapers five days a week over a glass of Champagne and a cup of fresh coffee. I follow up by dining out regularly and traveling both domestically and internationally.
What inspires or excites you?
Interacting with people who enjoy food, wine, beer, creative cocktails and microbrews. I love to see and hear what people like and how they socialize. It's infectious.
Predict something awesome for 2020?
Food prices in the U.S. will skyrocket. China and India will lead the luxury market.
Author Categories
Human-Hiding Floratography
Conquistador Accessories
Military Marching Couture
Broken Skateboard Art
Paper-Crafted Pinwheels
Matryoshka Seating
Pizza Box Branding
Monochromatic Fall Fashion
Vibrant Leopard Fashion
Sustainable Oil-Guzzling Tractors
Crescent-Shaped Wigs
Molded Media Pendants
Sprocket-Exposing Cameras
Marshmallow-Painted Muses
Honeycomb Buzzing Boutiques
Fashion House Furniture
Blossoming Diamond Jewelry
Toadstool-Sprouting Jewelry
Quirky Technicolor Toys
Distorted Architectural Art
Recession-Defying Art Auctions
Somber Musician-Made Sketches
Personal Stylists for Dogs
Social Typing Networks
Anti-Gravity Furniture
Clustered Bubble Lamps
Upscale Border Town Restaurants
Crafty Art Installations
Primary Color Chandeliers
Heirloom Champagne Releases
Dead Pet Photography
Collaborative Funhouse Artwork
Wheelbarrow Bookshelves
Jack-O-Lantern Facades
Japanese Tepee Cottages
