Happy Hour Glassware

Drink Glassware, Kiku Corner

1. Atravard Beer Glass, IKEA; 2. Crisp Tumbler, EQ3; 3. Diod Glass, IKEA; 4. Sukat Makkaralla Glass, EQ3; 5. Festlighet Margarita Glass, IKEA; 6. Meeting Glass, EQ3; 7. Bade Tumbler, EQ3; 8. Godis Glassware, IKEA; 9. Frasera Whiskey Glass, IKEA I learned to drink beer, of all places, at summer camp. I worked in the kitchens of a big summer camp for two summers during my undergrad years. I loved it up […]

Canadian Design: Senay Studio

Wisteria, Senay Studio, Kiku Corner

I saw the beautiful painted pillowcases of Senay Studio at the spring One of a Kind Show in Toronto earlier this year. Senay is a textile designer whose beautiful, wistful designs are digitally printed on cotton, linen or silk pillowcases. I love the above birdies, which remind me of the little robin from the The […]

Marimekko’s Autumn 2014 Collection

Marimekko Autumn 2014, Kiku Corner

In grade 5, my best friend in Saudi Arabia was Finnish and she introduced me to Marimekko. We moved to Riyadh the same year, were in the same grade 5 class, and even lived on the same compound, just around the corner from each other. When I would visit her, we would make popcorn and […]

Ideas for Karlos’ Apartment

Karlos' apartment decor, Kiku Corner

1. Float or Ink beach blanket, Modcloth 2. Lappljung Ruta Rug, Ikea 3. Hektar Floor Lamp, Ikea 4. Fun for your Life Wall Decor, Modcloth 5. Skogaby Sofa, Ikea 6. Koldby Cowhide Rug, Ikea 7. Lisel Cushion, Ikea 8. Pig Clock, Unpossible Cuts on Etsy 9. Stenstorp Kitchen Island, Ikea 10. Vejmon Coffee Table, Ikea   […]

Canadian Design: Umbra

Umbra Cage Wall Clock, Kiku Corner

Umbra products are now sold all over – from museum shops to international malls, even now at Martha’s Vineyard – and I recently found out that it is a Canadian company. Not just any Canadian company…it’s from Toronto! Umbra products are generally smartly designed, beautiful and functional. I’ve got a few Umbra items in my […]