Happy Weekend

Wishing you a great weekend with some images from a photo shoot this week for the next issue of our magazine.

Friday's Fabulous Woman: Armi Ratia

Given my love for Marimekko and the influence that their signature big, bold pattern has had on my design style, it's surprising that its taken me this long to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of Armi Ratia who founded Marimekko 60 years ago.  

With fabulous design and easy to wear fashion, Armi transformed a textile printing company into an internationally renowned design and fashion business.   It didn't hurt that Jackie O wore a few Marimekko dresses on the campaign trail.   For more on her life and work, this feature is worth a read as is this article on the Marimekko blog.

I am inspired by a quote attributed to Armi, a couple of years before Viljo and Armi Ratia's company Printex became Marimekko: "One has to dream. And one has to stand out from the rest". 

Images from the Marimekko blog

Kitchen Kool

A kitchen made for hanging out with friends.  I can imagine making breakfast and drinking coffee on a lazy Sunday morning.

via vintagerosegarden

Tumblr

Some recent additions to the Henry Road Tumblr: A Journey in Color.   I am definitely enjoying the taste of summer.

New Henry Road Pouch Collection

I am working like crazy on new products so am very happy that our new Henry Road pouch collection is on our shelves.   I tried a patent finish on them this time and am loving the gloss and shine.   We also added the option of a few zip bags in natural cotton.  More new items to come in the next couple of months.

Seen and Liked: blue

A wonderful globe collection, a cozy, quirky daybed, a great sign on brave patterned wallpaper and a welcoming door.   Beautiful blue accents and features via trendey

Dana Barnes: Fiber Artist

Beautiful rope creations by Dana Barnes via WendySchartzDesign.