Showing posts with label crate and barrel. Show all posts
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Monday, May 2, 2011

Marimekko Madness

Want to spruce up your home this spring? Or looking for a fabulous Mother's Day gift that's far from ordinary? Crate and Barrel is rolling out Marimekko items in a few of their select stores, and the entire collection is online. I've always been a fan of the Finnish line for its poppy patterns and cheerful colors.




Sunday, March 1, 2009

Marimekko for CB2

Did you know that CB2 (the cooler, hipper sibling of Crate and Barrel) has an exclusive collection compliments of Finnish textile design leader Marimekko? I'm a fan of both brands, so it's no surprise I rather like these modernized floral sheets (currently on sale at CB2.com):




Okay, so it's not pink (which has been a prerequisite for all of my personal home decor); but it is impressively both retro and modern, and the color combination is outrageously unexpected (at least for me) and exciting all at the same time.

And speaking of the eye-popping color combo and print, I happen to rather like this vibrant DKNY Ikat strapless dress ($345 at Net-a-Porter.com), as well: