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2012
Marimekko Retro Kitchen Redo
When it comes to redecorating, a little imagination and ingenuity goes a long way. Check out this kitchen redo that stays true to its midcentury style while adding lots of modern charm.
By removing the wall between the kitchen and the dining room the space is opened up completely. The dining room ...
Marimekko PROTO- creating something from nothing
There’s always something exciting being imagined and created at Marimekko headquarters, and this unique project is no different.
Marimekko head of Fashion Design, Noora Niinikoski describes the PROTO project:
“PROTO was born when Marimekko wanted to give young designers a chance to create ...
Marimekko’s Autumn / Winter 2012 Fashion Show
Fashion from Marimekko’s Fall / Winter 2012 Collection. Let us know if you have a favorite.
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DIY Marimekko Sneakers
Sometimes other crafter’s projects are just too good not to share. Such is the case with Just Crafty Enough‘s Marimekko Inspired Sneakers. When the Marimekko + Converse collaboration didn’t offer the shoes they wanted in the size they needed, they decided to take matters into their ...
Marimekko Desktop Calendar – May 2012
April Showers bring May flowers. And often times, dandelions sneak in with the flowers – much to the dismay of gardeners everywhere. We spend so much time trying to rid our lawns and gardens of these pesky plants that we rarely take the time to sit back and really realize how pretty they can be. Fortunately, ...
Reader Submitted Marimekko Chair Upholstery
Thrift store finds and old, hand-me-down furniture make for some of the most unique and exciting pieces of furniture I own. Of course, that generally means that they need a little more love and care before I officially bring them home for good. That love and care can come in many forms - be it a touch ...
No-Sew Marimekko Curtains Tutorial
You can add instant drama to a room by updating or adding new curtains—and you can personalize that room by making them yourself. Do it even quicker and easier without having to sew them at all – no stitch, no thread, no needle involved. With only a few short steps, and a few simple supplies, you ...
Marimekko Joonas Re-upholstery Project
A quick and easy way to update a room without breaking the bank or dipping too deep into your pockets is re-upholstering. You can re-dress your dining room chairs, couch cushions, throw pillows, vanity benches, or even doggie beds for just a little bit of money and suddenly everything looks fresh and ...
Marimekko Desktop Calendar – April 2012
Happy April, Marimekko fans!
(Hopefully you didn’t get fooled too much on Sunday.) The start of the new month can only mean a new desktop calendar for you to enjoy. This month we have my personal favorite Marimekko design, Kevatjuhla by Miina Äkkijyrkkä.
Kevatjuhla by Miina Äkkijyrkkä
Bovine ...
Marimekko Nail Art
For those of you looking to get into the spring of things, and are as in love with the nail art trend as I am, I found a Marimekko inspired nail tutorial that you might want to check out:
All you’ll need are your favorite shades of Unikko for the nail polish, white for the background, and a small ...
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