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Taking a Mini Break, and the Opening of Urban Alchemist

tina — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:06:17 +0000

Hey guys I know that I have been MIA for a minute but I have been working on bringing something new and fresh to the blog as well as to the designs. As I work on getting the cash to do the Gift Fair, work on a back to school promotion, and some hot new additions as well as introducing some new interns I need a break to reorganize. I will resume with a new look to the blog as well as some new and exciting developments on July 7. There will be minimal posts until then. I will keep you abreast of the events that I will be attending and any cool events that you should during the break, so chek back periodically of get the feed. But make sure you are back here on July 7th. One event in particular is the opening party of Ubran Alchemist which is a collective of designers including my girl Donna and her dope lighting from Resurface. So come out tonight and say what’s up.

KAWS X ID Mag

tina — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:58:24 +0000

I am a big fan of Kaws and a regular reader of ID Magazine. Looking forward to checking out the collaboration issue. I will also be checking out his work on Thursday at his opening reception for Everything Else at the Franklin Parrasch Gallery.

There’s Hope

tina — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:19:58 +0000

I am unabashedly an Obama supporter and a believer in hope and change. Congrats Barrack Obama. This inspires me as I continue my journey as an entrepreneur, Yes I Can.

Street Art

tina — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:12:34 +0000

I love this street art. A slow-moving street art project called Inner City Snail

Pharell’s Perspective

tina — Wed, 28 May 2008 13:12:22 +0000

There is something eerily beautiful about the Perspective Chair. I love the relationship of the male to the female, somewhat sexual in nature, but so much more. Absolutely intelligent design. Pharell, (yes, the musician) is the artist behind this design. He collaborated with Domeau & Pérès to create this chair, another chair and table that will be part of a show in Paris.

New Shop: Urban Alchemist

tina — Tue, 27 May 2008 12:58:12 +0000

This past Thursday I had the chance to check out a new shop called Urban Alchemist located in Park Slope (343 5th Street (5th St & 5th Ave)). Urban Alchemist is a designer collective that features two jewelry designers, a lighting designer, crafted wooden products, and totes and tees. I was put on to the shop by my friend Donna, who creates some of the hottest lighting under her brand Re-surface. It is a cool little shop with some beautiful gift items. It is a must see. The ladies take turns operating the store on different days. Pictured above, my girl Donna and her lighting, Via Nativa’s beautifully crafted treasures, and a necklace that I fell in love with.

Happy Memorial Day

tina — Mon, 26 May 2008 13:10:45 +0000

The Laidback chick will be chillin outdoors today in celebration of this Beautiful Memorial Day. Get out and have some fun today. Get back here tomorrow for some fresh news from the Laidback compound.

Stationary Show and ICFF

tina — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:17:30 +0000

Yesterday I spent the day walking the ICFF Show. It was pretty good. I saw a lot of my old favorites and was pleasantly surprised to make some new friends and favorites.
I did make a stop at the Stationary show to do a quick run through and check out fellow designer and blogger, Jennifer Ramos of Made by Girl She was crazy cool and her cards were amazing.

My favorite of the ICFF was Bottega Montana The amazing woodwork and craftmanship was out of this world. The moment I buy my house and have a lavish budget to redecorate I am copping one of his tables. It needs to tools to assemble, they are like puzzle pieces that fit securely into place. it is truly brilliant design. I loved the stools as well in the bright stained colors. However my all time favorite were the skateboards. This dude and his brother are so hot that Shephard Faiery of OBEY designed their logo and the decks look bananas with the graphic white logo playing against the wood. The work is truly amazing and the guys was cool as sh&^, we must of rapped for a good 20 minutes. (Which is an eternity at a show when you are not making a purchase, lol)

It was also cool to see Diane Ruengsom who I had met while speaking at her class at FIT. She had some beautiful organic woodworking. Her line is eco, most of it repurposed wood. However the beauty was in the shapes and the organic feel of her line. I especially like the tea light holder.

You can check out more of my favorites on my flickr set.

Heading to the Shows

tina — Mon, 19 May 2008 14:06:13 +0000

I am about to head out to the Javits and check out ICFF and the Stationary Show. I will be back with the goods later.

Laidback on Design*Sponge

tina — Sat, 17 May 2008 04:26:36 +0000

I was elated earlier today to see that Grace from Design*Sponge mentioned my pillows on her wrap up of Brooklyn Designs. I have been reading her blog for about 2 years and it is an honor to be on there. Thanks Grace!!