Vintage Finnish Find Gets a Marimekko Makeover
AlwaysMod owner Ben Horn and his wife Lisa Goodman recently acquired a beautiful wooden table and set of matching chairs, which they were delighted to find had been made in Finland. Their friend Bette...
View ArticleMarimekko Desktop Calendar – February 2014
February has arrived, and I can bet you’ve already been bombarded with the buzz of the approaching holiday. Earlier in the week, Erica rounded up some adorable Valentine’s Day gift ideas in red and...
View ArticleFreshen Up Your Home with Marimekko Fabric and Throw Pillows
If you have a case of the winter blues, join the club. I’m yearning for warmer weather and for nature to come alive again. But reality tells me that this daydream of mine will not be happening for a...
View ArticleDesigner Spotlight: Reeta Ek and Paavo Halonen
While sorting through the latest treasures to arrive here at AlwaysMod, I was delighted to see some new names: Reeta Ek and Paavo Halonen. Though I love the three Maijas (Maija Isola, Maija Louekari...
View ArticleMarimekko Desktop Calendar – April 2014
It’s easy to appreciate blue skies, beaming sunshine and a slight breeze; after all, it’s what most of us would consider pleasant weather. Perhaps that’s why the recent Marimekko Sääpäiväkirja...
View ArticleMarimekko Fabric Sale
Last month, I suggested doing some spring cleaning, but spring creating sounds a little more fun, don’t you think? Out with the old and in with the new! This weekend is the perfect time to start...
View ArticleMarimekko Desktop Calendar – May 2014
The rainbow following a rainstorm, we now get to see the other side of the phrase from last week’s calendar. Pansies, poppies and sweet peas are all popping up in the watercolor-like world of Paavo...
View ArticleMarimekko Unikko Photo Shoot
Unikko by Maija Isola turns 50 this year, and this photo shoot is just one of the ways in which Marimekko is honoring the iconic pattern. It’s amazing how the cheerful poppies can brighten up a stark...
View ArticleMarimekko Desktop Calendar – June 2014
June has arrived! Summer officially starts on June 21st, which is also fittingly Finland’s Flag Day! Designed by Finnish artist Aino-Maija Metsola, Juhannustaika (Midsummer Magic) paints a picture of...
View ArticleMarimekko Desktop Wallpaper – August 2014
Did you know? There are two August birth flowers, one of which is the poppy. It would be a crime not to take this opportunity to showcase Maija Isola’s Unikko (Poppy) print. This super-sized version...
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