Large pastel pink and yellow florals with bright green leaves, a ring of blue and white stripes at the base, a solid green foot — this ten-inch ceramic vase was designed exclusively for FTD by Tracy Porter for Mother's Day 2001, originally sold with a rose arrangement. Signed and stamped on the bottom: "Designed Exclusively for FTD by Tracy Porter," with the gold Mercury Man logo. The crazing visible throughout appears intentional — part of the design aesthetic, likely meant to give the piece a vintage feel. There are a few very minor chips on the bottom, not noticeable unless you turn it over.
Tracy Porter is a Wisconsin-based designer known for her exuberant, folk-art-inspired florals and painterly aesthetic — her work for FTD brought that cottage charm to the gift flower market in the early 2000s.
A lovely spring or summer vase, a cottagecore or shabby chic interior accent, or a piece for a Tracy Porter or FTD collector.
Maker: FTD / Tracy Porter, Made in China (signed and stamped)
Era: 2001 (Mother's Day collection)
Material: Ceramic, hand painted style florals
Dimensions: 10.0" tall × 5.0" top opening × 5.25" base diameter
Condition: Good. Intentional crazing throughout (part of design). Minor chips on bottom, not visible when displayed. All sales final.
