There is a certain element or thread that connects me to other artists, be it a kindred spirit or just knowing that the joy found in creating leads my eye to those who I admire for just being down to earth and folksy.
Meet Maija Isola. Now that you see her designs, you will probably say, oh, I know that marimekko pattern. I guess that is really all one would need, one folksy flower print to land them on the map. A folksy flower loved by so many.
As the New Year has opened with a fresh calendar, it seems everything jumps out at me to be "freshened up" and so I found this wonderfully crisp blocky print (Maija designed this too) shower curtain which will prompt me to give my bath a fresh coat of paint and liven things up with some "blue." I love all white, but feeling like a bit of pattern is now welcome.
I thought these towels were sweet too. I guess I need to thank Maia for causing me to want to bring some fun and folksy finnish patterns to my home.
Here she is later in life. I love her casual and effortless Scandinavian style. So tell me, are there any folks causing you to freshen up for the New Year?
9 comments:
I love the Maija & Marimekko prints for your bathroom. There is something so fresh and comforting about blue and white.
Best wishes for 2010!
Regards
Patricia
Honestly, I remember Marimekko from so many years ago when I used her fabrics for my son's nursery. The patterns are still bright and fresh. I love anything blue and white. What a nice project for the New Year Patricia-everything new.
Love marimekko prints, a friend of my mothers gave me some old travelling trunks a few years ago and when opened to my delight the "scraps of fabric" inside were cut offs of marimekko (and other) amazing prints. I have done very little with them but feel some cushions coming on!!!
I've stopped by here many times, it's always so happy and beautiful. Blue and white does convey a fresh start for me too.
Those prints are wonderful. I love Marimekko!
And there is nothing nicer than to find kindred spirits in art!
Happy weekend, Patricia!
XX
Victoria
Love her cheekbones as well!
I love that shower curtain! It will look great!
Do you mind sharing where you found it? I'd actually like to cover a cushion in that fabric...
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