Iittala mugs are an essential stocked in the cupboards of Finns and fans of Finnish design alike. Made from durable vitro porcelain, iittala mugs are microwave, oven, freezer, and dishwasher safe.
Read MoreCategory: Finnish Design
Marimekko & Artek Exhibit in Japan – “Be Honest!”
Be Honest! – Timeless Design for the Next Generation by Artek and MarimekkoWhat is sustainability in design? For Artek and Marimekko, it is a combination of high quality, longevity and
Read MoreDIY Display For Marimekko Mugs
Happy October, all! Did you know that tomorrow (October 4th) is “National Frappe Day?” Everyday is a holiday, however wacky or bizarre they may be, but we’ll take the opportunity
Read MoreSex and The City Movie – Marimekko Curtains
*Spoiler Alert* – Some movie details below! Near the end of the new Sex and the City film, Carrie Bradshaw has moved back in to her old apartment. The neutral-colored
Read More3 Modern Living Room Color Schemes
Switching up your color palette is all you need for a dramatic refresh in your living room. These three color schemes work well in modern living rooms, each with its
Read MoreMarimekko: From Sketch to Printed Fabric
At Marimekko, the journey of a new pattern from the designer’s sketch to a printed fabric takes about a year. Here is a look at the entire process at Marimekko.
Read MoreMarimekko – A Look Back (Part 1)
The first part of a series of posts looking back at Marimekko through the decades. All of the photos posted are from Marimekko Fabrics Fashion Architecture (a great resource with
Read MoreTake a Bite of Sweet Design, Happy Valentine’s Day!
As we reserve this day in the name of love and all things sweet, take a minute to appreciate these Marimekko patterned cookies posted by Three Honeybees via Flickr. Sweetly
Read MoreMake Your Own Marimekko Yoga Mat Bag
A purely remnant-inspired project, the idea for creating this Marimekko Yoga Mat Bag came after rummaging through our remnant fabric bin at work. Inspired after reading the Marimekko Surrur book,
Read MoreHGTV’s Taniya Nayak & Marimekko
How do you create a high-impact art piece? HGTV personality and interior designer Taniya Nayak used Marimekko Fokus fabric to create a wall hanging in the living room of her new
Read More