Shutter Sisters Suite

Because the Yudu Demo (report post coming) took place in the Shutter Sisters Suite, I was able to spend lots of quality time there. In fact, it was hard to tear myself away. The Suite itself was zen and sophisticated. Smart, artistic people sharing their latest projects with each other, making new contacts and learning about products and technologies that can help them in their work. Tracey Clark spearheaded the whole thing and I can't thank her enough for letting me share the space.

Three memorable conversations:

A meeting with Kelly, Senior Decorating Editor of Better Homes & Gardens. She shared the latest issue with me and pointed out the new "Fresh" column featuring a hip, pretty voice and attracting a younger audience to this shelter-magazine-with-a-venerable-history.

A report from Karen of Chookooloonks about her panel on Marketing to Women of Color. Apparently, she's often mistaken for other well known bloggers-of-color that look absolutely nothing like her. If you can get her to tell you the hilarious story, you will be rewarded. Karen reports that Stefania Butler, Heather Barmore and Kelly Wickham, who joined her on the panel, all did an excellent job.

An introduction to Jen Lee, a talented Brooklyn artist who shared her new book with me. I connected with her immediately. There are some people you know will be interesting just by the expression on their face or the way they wear their hair.