Archive for May 2009
I Heart Marimekko
I heart everything Marimekko! There are so many amazing and wonderful elements to this beautifully designed brand. Here are some of my favorite finds…
Book
Marimekko: Fabrics, Fashion, Architecture (Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts, Design & Culture)
Founded in 1951 by visionary textile designer Armi Ratia and her husband, Viljo, the Marimekko Corporation in Finland not only sparked a revolution in pattern making but also pioneered a new definition of fashion that embraced the entire home environment. This book-the first comprehensive study of Marimekko designs-presents more than one hundred examples of the exuberant Marimekko fashions and home furnishings that gave the company a definitive presence on the world design stage. The book considers the history of the company from its founding through today and examines Marimekko’s impact on design in Finland and around the world. The company’s most important designers, including Maija Isola and Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi, their contributions, and their stylistic development are also discussed. In addition, the book examines Marimekko home and office interiors and how they reflected the lifestyle envisioned in Armi Ratia’s broad, radical definition of fashion.
Marimekko Kippis Tray
Serve your spirits in style with a little help from Marimekko. This new design features an array of glasses and goblets drawn in the energetic hand of Maija Louekari. Its large size means it will easily accommodate anything from cocktails to appetizers so your party will be stocked and chic.
Marimekko Ihmemaa “Wonderland” Textile Art
Swirling shades of blue, orange, pink and purple conspire on this gorgeous fabric by Sanna Annukka. The pattern displays a landscape from the Kalevala called Kaleva or the Land of Heroes. The landscape features rolling hills and sprawling meadows, tall trees and vibrant flowers. A single bird flies through the sky and a little house sets smoke into the sky. It is an undeniably charming scene, rendered in the stylized style of artist Sanna Annukka. A great way to decorate your home, this textile art is bound to inspire plenty of compliments.
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Modern Tape Dispensers – Who Knew!
Well I sure surprised myself today and found these gorgeous tape dispensers, who knew they came in such modern designs! I sure didn’t, but so glad to have found them, they are perfect for the modern office, no need to hide your tape dispenser any more.
Dolmen Tape Dispenser by Lexon
The Lexon Dolmen Tape Dispenser designed by Elise Berthier is a utilitarian product for your office and home that adds an accented look to your desk top with its elegant design. The Dolmen Tape Dispenser features wood and steel. The Lexon Dolmen Tape Dispenser is available with the following: Included Features: Made of wood and steel. Dark Wood finish. Designed by Elise Berthier.
Shop: Dolmen Tape Dispenser by Lexon
Spence Tape Dispenser by Umbra
The Umbra Spence Tape Dispenser designed by Adin Mumma acrobatically dangles the roll of tape middle of the dispenser. The Spence tape dispenser is fully functional although elements like supporting sides and a turning wheel were left out of the design. Umbra, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, designs and manufactures exciting, affordable products that add contemporary and artful details to every room in the home. The Umbra Spence Tape Dispenser is available with the following: Included Features:Nickel finish. Part of Umbra’s U+ Studio Line. Designed by Adin Mumma.
Poster Chic
Looking for an affordable way to add style to your walls? Look no further as these fabulous posters will do the trick. Posters are usually econonically well priced and come in so many wonderful prints. Here are a few I found that I thought would be just poster perfect.
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Upper Playground’s line of home accessories connects you to culture and counter-culture. Long known as an innovator among design and fashion establishments in San Francisco, where its original “more than a store” is located, Upper Playground has produced fashions and films that connect the public to world-famous artists and designers as well as emerging talents.
Shop: upper playground Only 49 Poster
alphabet of design classics
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saarinen+poulsen
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