This or that

I had to make a difficult decision today when I had to choose between Riikka Fransila's vintage art pieces. There were more than the two in the photo, but these two were the most interesting ones, I think. I bought the one with the mushrooms so if you are interested in the fishman, go and buy it at TRE Christmas market in Aleksanterinkatu, Helsinki.

It seemed so big

The wintry painting is from my parents. At their house it seemed really big but in our office at home it seems rather small. I already had the colourful vases collected on the side table and I think I should get some more (and bigger) to contrast with all the white of the painting.

Million roses

As you might have noticed, I love both russian dolls and flowers. Artist Aamu Song has created a perfect combination of the two: Million roses matryoshka. Aamu Song's (and Johan Olin's) little shop can be found in the middle of Helsinki, near the old main post office (Salakauppa, link..).

Muddy waters

This week's posts seem to all be about art and stuff. At Vårkulla I tend to like colourful pieces but for home we usually fell for the more strict and muted 60's style.

The vase on the left is Arabia from 1963, the figure in front is by Arni Aromaa from last year and the other vase is from an unknown factory and time. It is fun to collect, just choose a theme and buy both old and new, this is the way to an unique collection. If you want to ensure a valuable collection, it is of course safer to collect only known names but I find it more fun to mix things up to my own taste.

Glossy glass

We have been collecting green and brown glass for a while. These two are the latest finds. They are by Marja Hepoaho (Mafka).

Art corner

We have been looking for an art piece for our kitchen (doesn't everyone?). At last we found the right one, a small bronze statue by Laila Pullinen: Hädän kolmet kasvot (three faces of calamity). Pullinen designed the piece for the Finnish Red cross in 1977 as their 100 year medal of honor. The piece is not unique - Red Cross still gives it out to award its members.