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Tag Archives: Kalevala
Nanso, the LBD (Pikkumusta=Little Black Dress) and Undies for the Ambo
I didn’t realize that factories could feel cozy and bright until I came to Finland. Iittala, Marimekko, Kalevala and now I have added Nanso in Nokia! Nanso was a brand totally unfamiliar to me until my visit last week on … Continue reading
Posted in Life in Finland, Visits
Tagged Deaf Magicians, design stockings, factory, Iittala, Kalevala, Little Black Dress, Marimekko, Nanso, Oskar Wetzell, Vogue
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Bidding You Fare Well
Many people have asked me, “What have you thought of your experiences in Finland?” I can honestly say that I have thoroughly enjoyed living and working in Finland. The people I have met – whether we’ve had just one conversation … Continue reading
Posted in Life in Finland
Tagged Finland, Foreign Service Life, Ilomantsi, Inari, Kalevala, kantele, US Embassy Helsinki
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