Finnish Design Blog

FinnishGifts.com offers an any-occasion Gift Registry so that you can enjoy receiving the gifts of Finnish design. We make it easy to register and create your gift list and simple for your family and friends to buy you the gifts that you really want. As a fan of Finnish design, you should know that we offer one of the largest selections of Finnish design products and accessories for your home from popular brands like Marimekko, Iittala and others. Whether it’s your wedding or birthday, create your dream gift registry today.

Kartio & Aino Aalto glassware

Apple green is the fresh look for spring as it’s the latest addition to Iittala’s color palette. The apple green hue is now available in the Kartio glassware and Aino Aalto glassware collections, and is also available as an Iittala Kivi candle holder.

We have recently added several new Marimekko bags to the site featuring rising designer, Sanna Annukka’s, Kanteleen Kutsu pattern. The Kanteleen Kutsu design (translates to the “Call of the Kantele”) depicts a scene from the Kalevala (Finland’s national epic) in which Väinämöinen plays his instrument for the animals. This fun and busy design is available on the Marimekko Karhu Tote Bag, Marimekko Kauris Bag and the Marimekko Orava Cosmetic Bag.

Just a quick post to invite all you Marimekko fans to check out some of the cool new Marimekko computer wallpapers that AlwaysMod recently posted for download. The new designs are from Sanna Annukka’s Spring 2009 fabric collection and will soon be available to purchase on FinnishGifts. The Marimekko Kanteleen Kutsu Upholstery Fabric is currently available in black.

Iittala dinnerware has always received recognition for its contemporary designs but it’s becoming increasing popular for you to add a twist to it and create your own modern collection. What kind of twist am I referring to? It’s become very popular and encouraged to mix and match pieces from its various collections like Iittala Teema, Iittala Origo, Iittala Aika, Iittala Arabia 24h and others. Give your dinnerware some life and express yourself today by combining your favorite pieces and colors for a very original look that will not only satisfy your appetite for creative design but get you countless compliments from your guests.

Some popular Iittala dinnerware combinations include:
- Teema and Origo
- Aika and Teema
- Origo and Bottna
- Taika and Teema