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New Product Alert: Marimekko for Avon

bellasugar — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:00:49 -0700

I love beautifully designed makeup (witness Lancôme's elephant-adorned bronzer, for example). But you know what I don't love? After using the item once or twice, the colors blend together and the perfect design is over. In the grand scheme of things, it's not a big deal — but why shell out big bucks just for the design?

That is why I am excited about these Marimekko for Avon palettes, which feature the Finnish textile brand's iconic Unikko print. At $8 for the eye shadow palette and $10 for an all-over face palette, they won't make you too depressed when the design begins to look less crisp. Cute and cheap? CasaSugar will be thrilled.

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?

Marimekko Wallpapers Are Finn-tastic

geeksugar — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:00:27 -0700

I'm an unabashed Marimekko freak — I flipped over these mouse pads, because I love integrating my favorite designs into my digital life, and I see that they enjoy doing it too, because they've made desktop wallpapers in some of Marimekko's classic prints.

I'm typing to you directly from the Kaiku wallpaper, a personal fave, and I have my eye on a few other Finnish beauts that'll make their way to my background in due time as well.

Oh, technology: democratizing design, one desktop at a time.

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?

Marimekko Mouse Pads for the Scandinavian Geek in You

geeksugar — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:30:33 -0700

If you're lucky enough to be near an H&M, then I hope you've gone in and checked out the Marimekko line!

I have, and because I'm totally on a Marimekko kick right now, I found these awesome mouse pads bearing beautiful designs from my favorite Finnish design company.

The Unikko design (the flower) is out of stock now, but I had to include it, because it's a classic.

And honestly, I'm not really as into looking at mouse pads anymore, because I'm on my laptop a lot, but I am totally making an exception for these!

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Beauty Byte: Marimekko to Launch a Beauty Collection

FabSugar — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:55:22 -0700

Beauty Byte: Marimekko to Launch a Beauty Collection Wow, Marimekko is on a roll lately. Next month, the Finnish textiles giant is debuting a clothing line at H&M, and later this year, it's teaming up with Avon for a collection of makeup.

Beauty Byte: Marimekko to Launch a Beauty Collection

bellasugar — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:00:47 -0700

Wow, Marimekko is on a roll lately. Next month, the Finnish textiles giant is debuting a clothing line at H&M, and later this year, it's teaming up with Avon for a collection of makeup.

Marimekko has been around since 1951, but this is the first time that the company has collaborated on a beauty product. The collection features the Unikko pattern, shown here (and on a wall hanging in my parents' bathroom). No word yet on what the products will actually look like, but they'll include eye shadow, face powder, lip gloss, mascara, and some accessories. I'd love to see an embossed eye shadow palette, but time will tell. Think you'll pick anything up from this collection?

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Sneak Peek! H&M's Tribute to Marimekko Collection

FabSugar — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:00:22 -0700

Jackie O. first put Finnish textile brand Marimekko on the map when she wore their brightly-patterned dresses during JFK's 1960 presidential campaign. H&M decided to honor that tradition by digging into the vibrant Marimekko archives and bringing back the bold retro prints for their Tribute to Marimekko collection, in stores April 10.

Swimsuits, dresses, scarves, tops, and bottoms will all be available in vivid color combos like red and pink, olive and orange, and red and turquoise. Plus, the prices are right: A one-piece swimsuit is marked at $35, and an apron dress goes for $50. Perfect for that island vacation you were thinking about.

To see more of H&M's Tribute to Marimekko,