{giving it} Sukat Makkaralla glassware

{giving it} is all about my take on what makes a good gift. Today I have kitchenware on the brain, since I've been pulling together a look book for a kitchen shoot next week. And that's when I stumbled on Marimekko's latest line of glassware - Sukat Makkaralla. What the what? Yep, the name is kind of a mouthfull, but translate it from Finnish to English and it means "socks with sausage" or - I think this probably conjures up a better visual - "socks rolled down", which is what inspired designer Anu Penttinen to give the colourful glassware its ruched design. Click here to get in touch with Marimekko Vancouver, who'll happily ship just about everywhere. 

Sanna's birds

You probably know Sanna Annukka's work for Marimekko (her Kanteleen Kutsu pattern is a fave of mine), but did you know she designed Keane's Under The Iron Sea album art? I love her sense of style, pattern and colour, so to I was super happy discover she's launched a new online shop for her screenprints, lithographs and these v. cool wooden Soul Birds. So, be sure to check out her site, and definitely have a gander at the rest of this talented half Finnish, half British designer's projects too.