Finnish Design Archives - Page 9 of 13

More Than 60 Years of Marimekko History In One Room

ChadDecember 27, 2019July 17, 2023

Marimekko’s design archive appears tame in contrast to the vibrant patterns this Finnish design company is known for creating. Rows of white shelves on tracks and enormous cardboard boxes line

Upcycle; the modern way to recycle

ChadDecember 23, 2019July 27, 2023

Upcycling is a hot new trend that takes an unused and potentially trash-worthy item and turns it into something useful that is equal or greater in value. Personally known for

A Special Visitor for the Marimekko Factory

ChadDecember 21, 2019August 1, 2023

Secretary of State Hilary Clinton visits the Marimekko factory: “US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited the Marimekko house in Helsinki on June 27, 2012. She got to know Marimekko

Make Your Own Marimekko Picnic Blanket

ChadDecember 21, 2019July 18, 2023

What better way to show off your summer sewing skills than with a fancy picnic blanket? Just in time for the Fourth of July, or a little bit before Labor

iittala Plates

ChadDecember 20, 2019June 8, 2023

Plates: the backdrop to every meal. We use plates everyday, so it only makes sense that the essential is both beautiful and practical. The cupboards of most Finns’ homes are

iittala Mugs

ChadDecember 20, 2019June 8, 2023

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.

Marimekko & Artek Exhibit in Japan – “Be Honest!”

ChadDecember 3, 2019July 5, 2023

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

DIY Display For Marimekko Mugs

ChadDecember 2, 2019July 14, 2023

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

Sex and The City Movie – Marimekko Curtains

ChadDecember 2, 2019July 27, 2023

*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

3 Modern Living Room Color Schemes

ChadNovember 30, 2019July 24, 2023

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