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Celebrating 50 Years of Marimekko Unikko
It’s hard to believe that the poppies still so prevalent in Finnish fashion today were born in 1964, half a century ago. It all started when designer Maija Isola went against her boss’s ban on floral...
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Marimekko Desktop Calendar – January 2014
Can you believe it’s a new year already? Every time New Year’s comes around, I have trouble remembering to write the correct year when dating items, and the title of this post was no exception!...
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Roundup: New Spring 2014 Marimekko Unikko Colorway
Winter is in full force, but spring is blooming at AlwaysMod. A handful of items are now available in a cheery new colorway. The iconic Unikko pattern features navy poppy flowers with bright yellow...
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A Paris Apartment All Decked Out in Marimekko
I’m always ecstatic when we receive emails from our readers. The most recent email I received is from an American harpist named Lauren who is currently residing in Paris. Side note, I’m totally...
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Marimekko Motivators to Get a Head Start on Spring Cleaning
For me, it’s always difficult getting started on a project; unless of course, it involves getting to use something new and exciting. When I was in school, a set of colorful notebooks with fresh pages...
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8 Ways to Use a Marimekko Unikko Container
You may recall a post I wrote about Lauren’s cheery Paris abode. Well, she recently reached out to me with a fab blog post idea and now I’m going to share it with you! Lauren received a Marimekko Tea...
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Marimekko Umbrellas; Cheery Ways to Beat Rainy Days
Here in Minneapolis, we have been hit with a lot of rain lately, and the forecast shows more showers ahead. What better way to combat the wet weather blues that with the bold and colorful prints of...
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Marimekko Grad Gifts That Won’t Miss the Mark
It’s that time of year again, and all of the hard work our dear scholars have put in has finally paid off. Show how proud you are of your friend, child, parent or neighbor with a Marimekko graduation...
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Marimekko 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...
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Take Your Dog to Work Day
Happy Take Your Dog to Work Day! It’s a favorite holiday of ours here at the AlwaysMod.. This Irish Terrier (fittingly named Finn) belongs to AlwaysMod owner Ben Horn and accompanies him to work...
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7 Cook Looks: Aprons for Every Modern Kitchen
1. It would be a crime for the Marimekko Kompotti Pistachio Apron not to accompany this colorful kitchen. The white walls and and cupboards allow for bold use of color, and this kitchen has just about...
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Modern Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Do you go big for Valentine’s Day, or do you keep it low-key? I keep it simple and avoid the crowded restaurants, but it is nice to splurge on something that makes home life a little more thoughtful...
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15 Most Popular Items of 2015
We took a look at the 15 most popular items at AlwaysMod in 2015. From drinkware to accessories to bedding, the whole house got the modern touch from AlwaysMod. Upgrade your beer glasses, modernize...
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Marimekko Desktop Calendar – June 2016
Hopefully by now you’ve had a few moments that, for you, marked the start of summer. The first dip in the lake, the first time firing up the grill or the first bike ride of the year are a few that...
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Modern Bathroom Revamp
Start off every morning with a positive attitude by revamping your bathroom. Giving your bathroom décor a few dynamic tones makes the perfect facelift. Bringing tenacious color schemes to your bathroom...
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