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Steal of the Day: Anthropologie Ditte Sofa

casasugar — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:00:51 -0700

I've had my eye on this brilliantly printed Ditte Sofa ( on sale for $1,799.95, was $3,498) for many moons now. The adorable fabric design is by way of Marimekko, and the Teflon-coated canvas will help to ensure that any coffee stains or unfortunate wine accidents will wash right out. With a kiln-dried hardwood frame and a polyfill-down blend stuffing, this sofa will be both wildly attractive and wonderfully sturdy. I can just imagine it in a floral conservatory or refined greenhouse, can't you?

Sale Alert: Always Mod Marimekko Sale

casasugar — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:30:04 -0700

Always Mod, a retailer that specializes in selling products from world-renowned Finnish textile and design company, Marimekko, is currently holding their "biggest Marimekko sale ever," offering savings of 20 to 40 percent off of Marimekko items now through July 15th, while supplies last. If you're unfamiliar with Marimekko's bold designs, you can see some of them here. Here are a few products I wouldn't mind taking home from the sale:
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Etsy Find: Marimekko Throw Pillow

casasugar — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:00:14 -0700

We all know that Marimekko is too darn hot right now. It's made appearances in the Sex and the City movie (in Carrie's apartment), at H&M stores worldwide, and in major retail catalogs such as CB2. I'm personally loving the color and pattern on this Marimekko Red on Red Pillow ($19), from Etsy seller WhiffletreeFarm. Made from Samovarri, a pattern designed for Marimekko in 1970 by Maija Isola, it's 100 percent cotton and made in Finland. It would make a dramatic splash when displayed on white sofas. Where would you use them?

Steal of the Day: Marimekko Unikko Tray

casasugar — Wed, 07 May 2008 04:30:12 -0700

If you've yet to tire of its print, you can welcome the Marimekko Unikko Tray ($29, reduced from $42) into your home for a Spring garden party, or even just breakfast in bed. I'm envisioning it serving up some fresh lemonade and cucumber sandwiches, perhaps? It would also make an eye-catching catch-all for your foyer landing strip/console, if you have one, or a perky inbox for your organized desk. Of course this bold, bright print isn't for everyone, but if it goes with your color scheme, it is quite the steal. You like?

Trend Alert: Have Yourself a Marimekko Spring

casasugar — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:00:31 -0800

According to FabSugar, Finnish textile design company Marimekko will be "lending its signature vivid prints and colors to H&M's Spring '08 collection," and I hear even Manolo Blahnik is taking a cue from Marimekko's bold patterns. Also, Anthropologie has created its own crave worthy upholstered furniture with the textiles. Since the textile industry is often responsible for trends in both the home décor and fashion worlds, I suspect you'll soon be longing for some Marimekko in your life. So, I've rounded up the best of the best Marimekko home furnishings below to get you the fix ahead of time. Come Spring, yours will be the trendiest house around.

Image courtesy of H&M

Midday Muse: Fire and Ice

casasugar — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:00:39 -0700

Though this Kassiopeia Fabric comes from Finnish brand Marimekko, it has a sort of Asian-inspired fantasy vibe. Together with the cool-yet-fiery color combo, the pattern is very unique. How could you use these ideas in a room?

Nice and New: Himmeli Linens at Crate and Barrel

casasugar — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:42:50 -0700

Even if you don't know it, you're probably familiar with the iconic textile designs of Finnish brand Marimekko. The Unikko poppies pattern is particularly ubiquitous, and many of the designs are carried at Crate and Barrel.

Right now, I'm smitten with C and B's newest Marimekko offerings: the Himmeli bed linens ($49.95 to $99.95) and shower curtain ($44.95). The chocolate brown and snow white fabrics have a nice feminine touch, with a bold design featuring delicate Queen Anne's lace flowers. The pattern is based on a photo negative design by Maija Isola.

The Himmeli bedding line includes sheets, a comforter, pillowcases, a duvet cover, and pillow shams. Thanks to my buddy YumSugar for bringing this lovely product to my attention.