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Now shop Marimekko at Olson House!

Now shop Marimekko at Olson House!

We are thrilled to announce that Olson House is now carrying select products from the iconic Finnish brand, Marimekko online and in store. We believe that this partnership will open doors for new opportunities, relationships and ultimately, more beauty at Olson House. Many of our customers are familiar with Marimekko from their childhood or travels. Read on for a brief look into the beautiful lifestyle brand and why we welcome their product into our shop with excitement. 

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Mini Workshop with Finarte and Floral Alchemy

Store Event

Mini Workshop with Finarte and Floral Alchemy

For our 4th annual cozy event, we partnered with Liz, from Floral Alchemy to create wall hangings. So many people from the community came out to participate in making personalized wall hangings using recycled rug strips from Finarte and dried flowers provided by Floral Alchemy.

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Teresa's Finnish Adventure | September 2018

Travel

Teresa's Finnish Adventure | September 2018

Hey all, Teresa here.  This week we thought we would give you a tour in pictures of my recent trip to Finland, where I met with brands and artists, saw new AW18 collections, and vetted potential new companies to carry in store.  Here's a quick glimpse into the trip! 

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The People Behind Our Products: Peepal Tree

The People Behind Our Products

The People Behind Our Products: Peepal Tree

Meet Ruchita Varma, the passionate woman behind Peepal Tree. Multi-cultural trained architect turned mom & small business owner, Ruchita loves the flexibility of Peepal Tree and loves learning and creating every day. Her block printed fabrics are one-of-a-kind!

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The People Behind Our Products: Finarte Finnish Rugs

The People Behind Our Products

The People Behind Our Products: Finarte Finnish Rugs

Finarte is the leading design house for Finnish rugs. We were fortunate enough to connect with Larissa Immonen, founders' daughter & CEO of Finarte. Despite being a strong visual and ethical leader, Larissa is very down-to-earth and relatable. Her passion and love for her work is inspiring!

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