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Marimekko Designer Profile – Mika Piirainen

ChadDecember 21, 2019June 30, 2023

A graduate of the Lahti Institute of Design, Mika Piirainen has designed for Marimekko since 1994. Over the years, his versatile collections have included clothing for women, men and children

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

Magisso Picks Up Esteemed GOOD DESIGN™ Award

ChadDecember 20, 2019July 21, 2023

Take a look at Magisso’s products and you’ll see a common theme – simple and smart. You can thank the brand’s Finnish roots for that. It’s this solid foundation paired

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

A Dozen Designers with Degrees

ChadNovember 27, 2019July 6, 2023

It’s the first week back to school for many of our stylish scholars, and I can bet that some are less than thrilled about cracking open the books again. If