Oooh... Marimekko Wallpaper

I don't know how I missed this! Marimekko has a new line of wallpapers - 12 prints in all, including the classic "Unikko" floral shown at the top and the new "Biloba" and "Joonas." Wouldn't that soft fan print look so pretty in a dressing room or girlie powder room?

Available at Always Mod...

Whimsical Wants

I've recently had my eye on a few fun things for the house and for myself. The animal print "Karkuteilla" fabric from Marimekko is one of my favorites ever. Each yard contains one repeat of the image, and for $59 would be perfect stretched and hung over a bed or sofa. But, do you guys think it's too "kiddie" for anywhere other than a child's room?

Meanwhile, I can't stop thinking about these enchanting charm necklaces by Tord Boontje. Crafted from sterling silver and 18K gold-plate and ranging in price from $27-$40, they are bargains that would look so eye-catching with a simple black dress.

Who else has something they've been craving?

Marimekko in my bath

Marimekko's "Kaiku" pattern is a favorite of mine, so when I recently came across the shower curtain in the sale room at Anthropologie I just had to pick it up for our master bath. It's so bright and fresh and it manages to cheer me every morning! Now with the addition of green to the room, I thought it would be nice to pick up the same color somewhere else in the space. So, I added this "light fixture" over the tub...

Sorry I couldn't get a longways shot for better perspective, but what you are seeing is our tub area with window and tiled walls. And the light fixture is actually just a lamp shade which I purchased a couple years ago at Urban Outfitters for $5!

Inspired by the vibrant shade in Liz Lange's Jonathan Adler-designed kitchen, I took a stab at rigging my own shade over an existing recessed light. Using three small hooks, I lined them up to the metal rods at the top of the shade and then screwed the hooks into the ceiling. After that, all I had to do was insert the rods into the hooks and... Voila! Instant light fixture! Seriously, it took less than 5 minutes, and no electrical wiring or tools were required. Oh how I love the easy projects...

Love this room!

What a great mix of pieces and styles in this home recently featured in Philadelphia Home magazine. I am digging the antique armoire paired with the Jonathan Adler ceramics, vintage chandelier, Marimekko window shade, and whimsically decal-ed ceiling. More images here...