Kaari by Mikko Laakkonen

Designer Mikko Laakkonen has designed a new coat rack for Martela. Simple, light and easy to move Kaari comes in three colours and in two sizes -with three or five hooks. I like the look of it and I could see this working well in private homes too.

Pastel birds

Spring is coming and so are the pastel colours. These Early bird pendant lights by Danish Alma's room are cast in glazed ceramic and they come in seven delicate colours. Welcome spring!

Mute from Japan

These beauties come from Japanese design studio Mute. Simple and elegant!

Brooklyn to west by Ariele Alasko

I have to share this most amazing woodwork that I just found. It's by designer and sculptor Ariele Alasko from Brooklyn and it's all made from recycled wood and driftwood. Check out her website. Super nice work!!!

Photos via Brooklyn to west.

Inspired by neon

I'm inspired by bright neon colours. I made a simple necklace out of neon pink shoelace and wooden beads. I also recently bought this great set of bracelets that looks like straight out of the 80's! The painting on the wall is a gift from talented Suki and headband from H&M.

Carl Larsson

This weekend was so beautiful and sunny! Some more sun was added to our days when we went to see the Swedish master Carl Larsson's exhibition in Ateneum. There is a constant summer and happy children playing in almost all of his idyllic, detailed paintings. What a beautiful world he presents!
The exhibition offers lot's of activities for the younger audience from tying ribbons to a rug to coloring of spinning tops. The kids had a lot of fun trying on the period clothing and playing with toys from the Carl Larsson era. Definitely worth the visit!

Carl Larsson in Ateneum 10.02.-29.4.2012

Black and white

Illustrator Tovelisa from Sweden makes these hearts and many other beautiful black and white drawings. Check out her blog and shop!