My heart cries out along with my prayers to the students, families, and teachers, that were affected my the devastating In the wake of the shootings that caused every heart and mind to shutter.

Nicky Giovanni spoke ever so eloquently at the close of the convocation. Exuding and encouraging strength to the friends, families, and the country, she helps us heal and reflect on the fact that we (the world) are in a state of moral decline. Check it out here, thank you Bella for the link.

There is a great exhibit going on at the AIGA National Design Center called Suupa Pop: Package Design from Japan. The exhibit will be there until May 25. I definitely have to find the time to check it out. I am longing to go to Japan and I am totally in love with their graphics and use of color, and texture play in fashion and design. It has influenced alot of the my designs over the years. Andrea from Fly posted a tease of picts that will have any design lover feening to check it out. See ya there!

Laidback is now available at the Studio Museum of Harlem. I stopped by their earlier today (Wednesday) to check it out. Looking good. The store is known for a great selection of books, novelty, and gift ideas. I am proud to be a part of the Studio Museum family.

One of my biggest inspirations when working on a room design project is the Hotel Fox in Denmark. The open rooms with original art on the walls that are also played out in the furnishings brings you to a fantasy place that even the most conservative adult would lust for. There are 61 rooms, 21 artists, and they say 1000 ideas. The place is crazy. I long for the day to visit the hotel and take in the art for myself. I would love to hook up an urban toile inspired room for this place.

I stumbled on this label Friend and Foe, and fell in love with the soul oozing from the graphics on their tees. The likes of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Thelonius Monk album artwork and vintage poster art grace these tees and give you an inspiring dose of an era of great style and music. Imagine how hot some of these styles would translate into the home, pillows, duvets, etc. Got me thinkin..

Well we have not made it to London yet, but it seems like so much is going on out there and the Laidback culture needs to represent in those parts. Adornment London is this weekend and according to their myspace page this is what they are about..

ADORNMENT LONDON was the first exhibition of its scale in Europe to showcase the African-inspired creative, cultural and ethical sector – in particular, fashion and design, art, craft, hair & beauty & alternative well-being. ADORNMENT LONDON is a dynamic response to the needs of Black cultural and creative entrepreneurs and the consumers of their products and services.

Carol’s Daughter will be representing for the NY over there this year. I will definitely get the scoop from Lisa Price upon her return. She is definitely one of the people that have hustled and garnered my awe and respect for her grind.