Another rare beauty by Oiva Toikka, the iittala Toikka Eastern Willow Glass Bird was limited to only 200 produced, making this glass bird an instant collector’s item. Don’t let this rare beauty fly away from you, be sure to place your order while they’re still available at FinnishGifts.com.

You’ve been asking about them and now they’re here… the 2011 iittala Arabia Flora & Fauna Plates are now available at FinnishGifts.com. If you’re looking to add to your collection or thinking about just starting one, don’t delay as there is a very limited supply of these plates available for purchase…bottom line: these plates should sell out fast! This year’s series is based on the fable titled, “The Tale of the Raven and the Ant” and features drawings of an Ant and Reindeer Lichen (Moss). For more information about the story or the Flora & Fauna series, click on the link above.

Oiva Toikka’s “2011 iittala Birds by Toikka” Collection features a unique handful of statuesque glass birds that dazzle and engage the eye. This year’s annual bird is the colorful Coral Eider. Other birds in the 2011 collection include the Siberian Jay, Magpie, Black Ibis and the Tiiri. The 2011 collection of birds by Oiva Toikka are individually mouth-blown by the master glassblowers at iittala’s glassworks in Nuutajärvi, Finland. Which one is your favorite?

Rio Brown and Light Blue are the latest additions to iittala’s color palette in 2011. Check out these cool new hues now available in the classic iittala Aalto Vase, but also offered in iittala Aalto Trays, Votives, Kivis, Kartio Glassware and more.

This just in, FinnishGifts.com is having their semi-annual iittala clearance sale. Over 200 items from iittala dinnerware, glassware, vases, mouth-blown birds and more, priced at up to 60% off. Now is the perfect time to add to, or start, your iittala collection.

The Museum of Glass (located in Tacoma, WA) and iittala, Inc. are teaming up for a weekend dedicated to birds and bird enthusiasts. This three-day event will feature the the newest limited-edition Birds by Toikka design, Arto Lahtinen and Kirsi Anttila (master glassblowers with iittala) who will work in the Hot Shop and create a selection of Toikka’s bird designs, along with a lineup of bird-related activities throughout the weekend. For more information and the full schedule, visit the Museum of Glass’ website.

Every year Marimekko takes its most famous and recognizable print – Unikko – and gives it a new color bath. This year’s seasonal Marimekko Unikko color palette is primarily made up of Purple (or Plum, Violet, Lilac, etc., for you color name gurus out there). Items available in this 2010 seasonal color scheme include Marimekko fabric, bedding and kitchen/dining accessories.

2010 commemorates 50 years of collaboration between artist Oiva Toikka and Iittala. In addition to the standard 2010 collection birds that Toikka designed and Iittala released at the beginning of the year, this partnership has released several more glass birds throughout the summer. What do you think of them?

Pictured:
1. Iittala Toikka Gray Jay (2010 Finn Fest Bird)
2. Iittala Toikka Lilac Ibis
3. Iittala Toikka Kingfisher

Finn Grand Fest kicks off tomorrow, July 28th – August 1st, in Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario, Canada). Finn Grand Fest is a North American Finnish Cultural Festival that is held every 5 years between the United States and Canada. The festival will celebrate and promote Finnish culture. The 5 day festival is filled with everything Finland: Over 100 musical and dance performances, well-known guest speakers, workshops, sporting events, a language camp, the Tori marketplace, film festival, spiritual programs, children’s events and more. To keep up with what is going on at Finn Grand Fest this year, be sure to check out the official Finn Grand Fest website for video clips, photos and other information.

Today is the final day of the Marimekko Semi-Annual Clearance Sale going on now at FinnishGifts.com. A great selection of Marimekko items are still available but are selling out fast! Supplies are limited to quantity on hand so don’t delay as this sale officially ends tonight.