Pop and circumstance
This timeless, iconic poppy graphic — called “Unikko” and conceived in 1964 by the late Finnish textile designer Maija Isola — gets a contemporary update at Crate & Barrel via throw pillows, linens, dishware and even socks. Shop the entire collection created in conjunction with Marimekko, the Helsinki-based fashion company, at .
A stitch in time
The Singer Sewing Co. is celebrating its 160th anniversary this year by inviting the public to share stories and memories about Singer sewing machines. The promotion advances the early 2012 release of a commemorative machine that mirrors vintage design but features the latest technological features. Visitors to the website — — will be qualified to win one of the new machines.
Photo of the company’s very first sewing machine, produced in 1851, provided by Singer
