60 is 75

This year Artek celebrates Alvar Aalto's 110th birthday and the 75th anniversary of Stool 60. To celebrate Stool 60, Artek is launching a new collection of the stool with laminate seats in primary colours: red, yellow and blue.

"I beg you, don't forget playfulness!"

- Alvar Aalto

DON'T FORGET TO PLAY! -exhibition 6-17 February, The Swedish Museum of Architecture, Stockholm.

Back With The Bags

So, here I am with the tote bags again. Don't you just love how convenient they are. Totes are very easy to make, but nothing stops you from buying the bag you like! Here are few of my favorite ones...

Girl - canvas tote bag by Shinzi Katoh.

Bambi - canvas tote bag by Shinzi Katoh.

Shinzi Katoh is one of the most famous Japanese artist. His unique and modern works are valuated highly. Read more about Shinzi Katoh from here.

Redig Small Hand Tote by Lotta Jansdotter.

Chick Wool Hand Tote by Lotta Jansdotter.

Lotta Jansdotter is a Scandinavian born designer living in New York. You can read more about her and her work from here.

Bags, Bags, Bags

I have a confession to make. It seems that somehow I have managed to create an obsession to tote bags. I know it sounds silly, but trust me there's nothing to laught about! I always carry at least one canvas tote in my handbag, usually two, because you never know when you gonna need an extra bag. I even made a tote bag to my sisters wedding last year. Hey, don't laugh! A bridesmaid can not carry all those things necessary in a plastic bag. I even made it go with the theme!

Yesterdays visit to Forma Fair didn't help my situation at all. I met there Ann Bäck, a very lovely women with own company called galleriAnn. Ann use to work as a sculpturer before founding GalleriAnn ten years ago. Ever since Ann has been working with patterns, creating pictures, cards, nice little things for home and BAGS! Fun and simple bags.

Mami, small bag, is GalleriAnn's biggest seller.

The story behind Mami print is that Ann's daughter Nea drew it when she was 4. It is a potrait of her mother. The picture has become like a symbol for galleriAnn and it is one of their most popular patterns.

These bags are from the Forma fair. I really like the bag with words "maito, ruisleipä, kahvi, juusto" same in English "milk, bread, coffee, cheese". What an excellent grocery bag!

Have a look what other cool stuff she has made. Click here!

I'll be back soon with more bags. Very soon!

B is for Baby

This post I've been planning for a while, because my sister and her husband are expecting their first baby in March! We are all excited and happy for them. This happy event means that I'm about to become an aunt, for the first time! So from now on, every now and then, I will post something fun and adorable for babies and kids.

Meet Stanley and Uncle, the Dreamlets from Velocity Art and Design.

Stanley is a bright yellow boy with dark brown eyes. He's 16 cm tall and 17 cm wide. Lovable plush character intended to remind how brilliant life is.

Uncle is a big boy. He's 30,5 cm tall and 17,5 cm wide. Uncle approaches each moment as a fresh opportunity to see beauty and be astounded.

A Little Bit Of Luxury!

While I was searching for new USB memory stick, I came across these beauties. Wow, talk about luxury!

Keep your most important files close to your heart! Heart Beat USB Memory Key by Philips and Swarovski. Its name, Active Crystals! Polished stainless steel heart combined with Silver Shade crystals set in Ceralun (TM). For 1 GB of data with password protection, high speed USB 2.0 interface.

Your secrets are safe in Lock Out USB Memory Key, with slide-out and hooking mechanisms.

Award!

I've been awarded! Sitruuna from sisustusta ja sitruunoita and Anna from Chocolate & Capri blue passed on the award 'You Make My Day' to me. Thanks girls, you really made and make my day ;)



The rules say, that I should give this award to 10 people whose blogs bring me happiness, inspiration and make me feel happy about blogland. There are so many blogs that I enjoy reading, so therefore I want to give this award to all of you bloggers! Keep up the good work ;)

Let's Celebrate!

KARTIO GLASS SERIE

Happy Birthday Kartio! Iittala's Kartio glass serie was designed by Kaj Franck in 1958 for everyday use. An essential part of his original idea was that the colors should be mixed. The form of the glass is simple and pure and is therefore easy to combine with any dinner set. Kartio is celebrating its 50th birthday. Can you believe it?

Kartio glass, new color: turquoiseblue.

BLACK IS BACK WITH FRIENDS

Have you been missing Black Teema tableware? Well, now you can dry your tears, because Iittala brings Black Teema back in production. Four pieces will find their way to stores in black and they are plate 21 cm, big and small bowls and a mug.

Black Teema bowl.

And the black friends are:

Origo

Aalto vase

Mariskooli