New Site Address

WE HAVE MOVED... NEW YEAR, NEW LOCATION!!!
REALLY WE HAVE MOVED THE BLOG TO THE LAIDBACK SITE AND NOW IT IS UNDER THE LIFESTYLE LINK ON THE WEBSITE AT www.laidbackhome.com
You will still get to check out the view, it will just be from a new location, www.laidbackhome.com Come over with us.
www.laidbackhome.com

Just give me the light..

Donna Brady of Re-surface knows how to bring the light. One of my favorite light designers uses what we believe design is all about, conversation pieces. Creating pieces for the home for folks to talk about. The ultimate conversation piece it the new Remix collection she is offering now. The pendant lamp is an MC's dream, now you can mic check in the dark. The microphone is just one of the great pieces she offers. Hard to choose, but today my favorite is the South 3rd More-Light Shade. Most of her work is inspired by the surfaces of dilapidated buildings in the BK. Check out her style for yourself here. Re-surface is Laidback approved!

Laidback Thanks Dr. King

I would be remiss if I did not take a moment to give thanks to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today. Today is the day that we commemorate his birthday and it reminds me of all of the dreams that I am realizing as a result of his commitment to equality. Not only does this holiday mark my 5 year anniversary of being self-employed. I resigned 5 years ago from working full-time when the company I was with denied me the use a vacation day to take my son to a commemorative event and insited that I attend a meeting (that never happened). I had been on the cusp of liberating myself from the company but that was the day that I had enough strength and determination to trust God and just roll out. It has been a long road, not always easy, but fruitful. That move also birthed the Laidback movement. Laidback would not have been a viable business during Dr. Kings time but thanks to his leading the fight along with many other brave men and women, Laidback exists today. I say thanks. Pleae don;'t just use this day to get laidbackbtu use is as a day of reflection and service. Do something for someone or start planning how to invoke change because their are so many areas that we need it. Spend some time praying for the man that we have in office now that he would not inflict anymore pain on the US and it's people or the Afghan people. Not to be all preachy but prayer changes things. Use today to spearhead some change and begin to actualize whatever dreams you have for your family , your community, and your life. Laidback will be at a commemorative service and working on a promotion to give back to the community. At the very least take a few moment and remember with this clip.

New Site Layout

Laidback is busily running around working on sampling and building relationships for the debut of the new collection. So we have been busy at the compund, but not to busy to introduce a new website layout. The new product will be on their and seamless, so this is still building, but take a peek here and tell me what you think.

Laidback X FIT

On Friday I had the good fortune once again of being a guest speaker at FIT for the How to Style, Plan, and Merchandise A Fashion Line class. It is always a lot of fun getting to share my experiences the good and the bad with folks beginnng their foray into fashion or product design. The class was full of intelligent creatives bursting with questions and feedback. I shared the spotlight with friend and boutique owner Ouigi of the Brooklyn Circus. Great time had for all. I also discovered that the Spring FIT brochures are out, and yours truly will be teaching a workshop on viral marketing this Spring. If you are in the need of spreading a buzz or learning more about how to generate a following using the internet hit up the Continuing Ed Department and sign up for SXF115 Viral Marketing with the Laidback Chick.

Busy, Busy Start to a Laidback Year

I promised this year I would do better at keeping everyone in the loop on what's going on at Laidback. It has been rough the past few days in a good way as I have been running about the big city working on projects, collaborations, boutique research, (yes there are plans for giving you an in store experience), and preparing new hotness to debut during the Gift Fair and the Home Fashions market. So bear with me for a few weeks as I post a bit sparsely until I get some of the projects underway. One of the boutiques that inspired me the most as I walked about this week from one meeting to the next is Kid Robot. The colors, the boldness of the graphics and the playfulness of the place appeal to the Laidback aesthetic. I have also been shopping a new office/studio space as well and was pleasantly surprised to find some great things going on in the burgeoning Sobro (S. Bronx) area. Before your head rolls and the teeth gnashing begins about the Boogie Down their is a lot going on and some great artist breaking out uptown, not too mention the BX birthed Hip Hop, so show some love. For real though, I fell in love with a space on 137, which is about 15 minutes from midtown in a very up and coming area. So prayerfully you guys will be able to come visit the studio very soon. In the words of Tim Gun I gotta "Make it Work"

Works in Progress

Laidback is preparing to roll out some new pieces and surprises for the upcoming year. The creative process is rolling we are preparing to run some samples. Here is a peek into what is going on in our heads right now. Your thoughts?..

Do yall remember cooties?

Circle, circle dot dot I got all my cooties shots? is this just a NY thang? or do you remember cooties?

New years Babies

With the New Year comes birthdays to celebrate. The most special birthday within the laidback family is the youngest promotions cat on my team, my baby boy Zion. He is 9 today, my how time flies. Not only does he rep laidback to the fullest, always trying to sell a promotional card, lol. He inspires me to grow in my creativity, love and as a person . Much love to you son, big things for you this year.

New Look New Style Coming in the 08

In the spirit of the New Year I want to big up all your dreams and wishes for a progressive, successful and prosperous year. It is definitely time for change. We have the upcoming election that will prayerfully catapult some nation-wide change and the personal changes that we are all preparing to better our families, health, relationships, style and comfort. Let's do it.
Laidback is preparing for a slew of changes in the coming month. We will be expanding the our offering and introducing new styles, and collaborating with other companies for giveaways and contests.
We will be reviving the website and offering some style tips and ideas for the fashion forward urbanite who loves to entertain stylishly at home. It is all about glamour, comfort, and love this year for us at Laidback. The more glamorous we get the more love will abound as we share the lifestyle and the benefits of the lifestyle with those around us as well as those less fortunate, and comfort is the middle ground between living the and loving amidst the glamorous life. Let's do it big this year and leave no one behind. The Laidback chick loves ya, stay around because I have some great things prepared for the future.

Happy New Year!!!!, New Beginnings

Quick pict with the New 12 anchor Molly

Zion with the News 12 anchor, Molly

This is a new and fresh start for us all. Build on the experiences and mistakes from last year and make this year the biggest one yet. O7 was great for Laidback we met some great folk, made some great connections and introduced a funky line of products to the masses, but watch out in the 08'!!
Laidback closed the year with a profile by News 12 who stopped by to check out the studio and get some decor tips for the 08'. I missed the airing that was supposedly yesterday at 5pm and 10pm yesterday. However I will get the the video feed and upload it by next week so we can revel in the last high of 07 and a catalyst to 08 together. Enjoy today, be progressive and lets do 08' big this.

Prepping for a Big Year

Christmas was a blast, great time spent with friends and family! The Wii is bananas, I am having crazy fun in between plotting how Laidback will take over the world next year, lol.
In the spirit of preparation for all of the big things ahead for Laidback check out this video on the so called dotcom bubble, definitely an inspiring take on technology.
Look out next week for how we will be celebrating the New Year as we prepare for a new site launch, new collection of designs and some great new collaborations for the upcoming year. Till then keep it Laidback and Happy New Years.

Bust Craftacular Follow-up

The Bust Craftacular is almost a week gone by, but I couldn't let it go with out giving you an update and some flicks. The event was jam-packed all day, a constant flow of folk. There was never a dull moment. I got to meet a lot of great new people and customers and chill with some great crafters and designers. It was great.

Me and Laidback throwin up "L's" all day Big Fun






New and Old Friends

My friend Dawn that always has my back came down to spend a few hours and help out.


Joi from Stereoette


Donna from Resurface


Stephanie for Swigg with her graphic designer boyfriend Lee


My neighbors at the show from Sarah Apple. They were even cool enough to school me on gnomes. People were loving their gnomes.



Hella Packed all day!!!

Give Thanks

Mad praise and thanks for today God. I hope everyone is taking the time to revel and enjoy their families. I welcomed a brand new nephew in on Monday and have been reveling in family time ever since. Laidback is thankful for nearly a year in the biz, a lot has happened this year and we still have to make it even better. I am thankful for you too for checking out the blog.

Shop N Mingle 2007, Bigger and Better

Well it's that time again. Shopping, drinking, eating, and merriment uptown. The Shop N Mingle is where Laidback made it's debut last year Come check us out again this year. It's gonna be a blast.
Harriet’s Alter Ego for the 4th time is taking their campaign
on the road (well across the bridge anyway) and headed to Harlem
for the 2007 edition of their successful holiday shopping mixer,
‘Shop-n-Mingle’.
One of a kind fashion finds, Open Bar, Music & Cool Swag is more than a few reasons why Shop N. Mingle 2007 is a must attend event.



Harriet’s Alter Ego presents…
Shop N. Mingle 2007
Uptown’s Premier Shopping Event

Hosted By Celebrity Styleaholic Najwa Moses

Music Provided By DJ Lynnee Denise

Sunday, December 2, 2007
1pm to 7pm
National Black Theatre
2031-33 Fifth Avenue b/w 125th & 126th

Emerging Designers * Beauty Makeovers * Complimentary Cocktails & Desserts * Free Goodies * Live DJ

JUST ADDED...

MENSWEAR LOUNGE CURATED BY JAHREAM

FEATURING YUME & OTHERS



Sponsored By: Going.com, Vitalicious, Miss Jessies, NUVO, Eclectic Soul, Larabar, Function Drinks, Glaceau Water, Caranda Fine Foods, The Sweet Spot, Taitu's Botanicals, FashionIndie, Styleaholics and Experience: Harlem

The Lifestyle: 2008 and on!!!

For those of you who didn't know and though Laidback was simply a pillow company. Get a life! The laidback lifestyle that is. See how it is all going to come together.

Take a peek at what I am working on for the new year. (The pink is off in the Fly Bd, no matter how much I tweak for web)

Throught The Wire

My heart goes out to Kanye West and his family for the loss of his mom Dr. West. I always related to their relationship, it somehow reflected my son and I and our bond. Laidback grieves all loss, but it really hurts to loose a mom.

Working Feverishly

The holiday season has got me working hard and pretty short on posts. However you can check out my latest Homestylin post over at Honey.
I am also busy working on preparation to expand the line to include duvet sets for next year. That entails running to the Cotton Library (pictured above)which is really a cool place. I am also working on setting up a temporary office/showroom for the upcoming market in January and setting goals for the Laidback, so yeah I am a busy bee.

Holidays are Here, Work to Do

Well the Holidays are quickly coming up on us. Laidback stockings are getting cut and sewn like crazy. A lot to do these coming weeks. Laidback will be a part of the Bust Craftacular and Harriets Alter Ego Shop N Mingle both in Decemer. So much to do, so little time and I hope to see you guys there. So we can all eat, drink, and be merry. More details will be coming soon.

Unforgivable

Well you guys understand the Laidack hustle. I forgot to tell you that I did not survive editing on the Big Idea Oh well.