See You Next Year...

I hope I'm not ruining the holiday spirit that someone might still have by telling that today I'm going to take down all my christmas decorations. Well, there really isn't much to do because this year the decorating has been very minimal. Less is more I think... So, all my beautiful baubles and other ornaments, I'll see you again next year!

For all my christmas decorations it would be nice to have one big storage box with ornament trays. Something similar to the ones that The Container Store sells.

Holiday Storage Box with Ornament Tray from The Container Store.

Archival Ornament Storage Box from The Container Store.

Coming Up!

New Year is just around the corner so it's time for a little sneak peek at Marimekko's Spring 2008. It seems that there's a lot of green colors coming out...

From left: Metsänhenki bedlinen, Metsänväki tray, Metsänväki teatowels.

Fabrics from left: Kaakaopuu, Korsi, Kevätjuhla, Pientareella.

Christmas Greetings!

Only one night left before Santa comes so it`s time to turn the holiday mood on... There´s no snow on the ground so I hope Santa has wheels in his sleigh so that everyone can get their presents. I`ll be back in a few days, but before I go, I want to wish all of you a very merry Christmas!

-Maya

Drink With Style...

Some of you probably already know these fun looking ceramics by Sami Rinne Design. Sami Rinne is a finnish designer designing individual utility and interior ceramics. There is mugs for every drink so pick your favorite one from bunny, bat, birch, angel, reindeer or fish and drink those coffees and teas with style.

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree...

For all those modernists, minimalists and non-traditionalists. Here is something cool for your livingroom. Relish Six Point Aluminum Tree needs no watering and lasts longer than Christmas. The tree is flat sheet of aluminum, spiral-cut to expand into a tree shape when hung. Size 4-4,5 ft (122-137 cm) as hung.

Slide Show

It must be more than few years now, when I first came across this Slide Light by SUCK UK 2000. Now I found it again and this time from the SUCK UK´s own website. I have to admit that I had forgotten it already, but nevertheless I think it is still kinda cool way to display those artistic snaps of your family, friends, holidays etc.

Bright Light!

Have you seen the new bright light designed by Eero Aarnio?! Innosol Origo is a beautiful design bright light that can be used as a cosy interior lamp outside the bright light therapy season, thanks to its dimmer. The entire lamp shade is of flexible and durable plastic (of course) giving an effective, globally dispersed light.

Dreaming Of A White Christmas

Dear Santa,

All I want is white Christmas...

Apple MacBook.

Samsung R86 LCD-TV.

Swedese Tree 194, floor standing or wall mounted coat stand.

Snow Globes

Miniaturized scene with miniaturized people inside the glass globe... There is something magical in the Snow Globes by Walter Martin and Paloma Muñoz. A bizarre fairytales trapped in snow globes. Incredible art pieces I would say...

Where To Go, What To Do...

Are you planning a trip to Helsinki? Have you already made up your mind what to do and where to go? Or maybe you live in Helsinki and have a couple of hours to kill. Helsinki Design District is the right place to get some information where to go when you are in Helsinki.

Design District Helsinki is an area full of design and antique shops, fashion stores, museums, art galleries, restaurants and showrooms. It is a 25 streets and 170 spots on a map from shops to galleries and from design studios to design hotels.

Memory Lane...

I´m an 80`s kid. I spent my time watching My Little Pony, Care Bears, Dr. Snuggles and all those cool cartoons from TV. Now I can make a trip down memory lane just by ordering this book from Urban Outfitters...

Just Can´t Get Enough from Urban Outfitters.

Up We Go!

Can`t reach those upper shelves at your home? Climb high with style with these fun looking Cima Ladders.

Cima Ladders are thin and light, weight is only 1 kg. The material used is a carbon fibre composite and the ladders are produced in a single piece making them more stable. No need to hide these ladders in the closet when not in use...