Iittala's Magic - Taika

Taika - Iittala's gorgeous series, is inspired by folklore patterns. This collection includes espresso cups, saucers, plates and bowls in blue, white, ivory and red. With Christmas just around the corner, I can see myself using the red dinnerware. What do you think?

"Taika means 'magic' in Finnish, and and Designer Klaus Haapaniemi wanted his illustrations to inspire your own imagination and storytelling."

I won't deny, I am under the spell right now. Are you?

Available here.

Ittala's New Products From Taika Series

Taika 'Magic' in Finnish is an enchanting series from Ittala designed by London based illustrator Klaus Haapaniemi. In the past, I have featured several pieces from the whimsical Taika collection including dinnerware, glassware and cushions. 

The popular demand had made the collection grow adding tin metal storage boxes, tea towels and paper napkins. The tin boxes are my favorite of them all. They are perfect to be used in kitchen to store coffee, sugar, tea or to hold pens on your desk. The tin containers come in round and rectangular shapes. Klaus Haapaniemi's forest theme showcasing owl and peacock illustrations adorn the products from the range in bold red and blue. Available here.

Iittala Taika Giveaway To Thank You!

{Note: This week's new posts will appear below this one.}

Good Morning friends! Before we all get busy with the holidays, I wanted to thank you for your overwhelming support for our Owl Lover 2011 Calendar by giving away the set of two Iittala Taika coffee mugs. I posted about the calendar just over a month ago here and am so happy to report that we had a terrific response - over 50,000 downloads!! The calendar has been featured on many renowned blogs including decor8, Poppytalk, How About Orange and Pikaland. Thank you all! I hope you enjoy your visits to My Owl Barn because I love reading all of your comments and emails that encourage me, and mean the world to me.

I picked these stunning Iittala mugs for the giveaway as I think these are perfect to enjoy hot cocoa with your better half during these chilly nights! I hope you like them as much as I do and enjoy them forever.

To enter, you must be a follower of My Owl Barn (click here to follow My Owl Barn)

2. Like My Owl Barn on Facebook, and

3. Share this giveaway on Facebook

Make sure you leave a comment here letting me know that you are a follower and have liked and shared.

Winner will be announced sometime on December 16th!

It's my birthday today so I am going to take rest of the day off but I'll meet you all back here tomorrow with more exciting posts. Have a great day!

Update: Our winner is Fawn!

Gift Guide 2015: For Her

Today I am sharing my second Holiday gift guide for the special ladies in your life. These are awesome ideas perfect for your friend, co-worker, sister, or for yourself. (Here's the link to the gift guide for kids, in case you missed it before.)

1. Owl Scarf by A Wild Life
2. Owl Long Tray by Cutler's
3. Magpie, The Modern Home Vern and Edie Owl Vase
4. iittala Taika Blue Throw Pillow
5. Owl Jewelry Stand by World Market
6. Nathalie Lete, Blank Notebook
7. Limited Edition Facial Care Gift Collection Owl by Green People
8. John Lewis Snoozy Owl Beanie and Gloves
9. 14K Gold Great Horned Owl Necklace, King Ice
10. Owl of Me String Lights, ModCloth
11. Gold Leaf Owl Lamp by J Hunt and Company
12. Owl Nesting Measuring Cups by Anthropologie
13. Winterwood Animal Cocktail Shaker by Anthropologie

Gift Guide 2014: For Her

Here're some of my favorite things hand-picked to share with you. These are perfect gift items to give to a special lady in your life, hostess, a friend or even to yourself. Enjoy!

1. Fossil owl bifold wallet, 2. Mama and baby owl tea light holder by Partylite, 3. Vintage Gold Owl Pendant Necklace - Chairish, 4. Hand-painted owl vase - Anthropologie, 5. Hoot canister - Anthropologie,
6. Brass tie backs - High Street Market, 7. Wide eyed owl bookends - SPI Home, 8. Owl white ceramic lamp - Lamp Plus, 9. Gilded animal plate - West Elm, 10. Peugeot women's watch.

11. Natural histories owl jounral - AMNH, 12. Hoot hoot owl scarf - Rustic Vogue, 13. Owl umbrella - The San Francisco umbrella co., 14. Ittala Taika platter, 15.Cosy owl slipper boot - Accessorize,  16. Owl hat - BCBG Max, 17. Owl wire cage planter - Kirkland's, 18. Brass owl box by Jonathan Adler, 19. Compact mirror - Forever 21, 20. Crystal bangle - Betsey Johnson, 21. 2015 Wooden Critter Desk Calendar by Night Owl Paper Goods, 22. Lord and Taylor Owl LED, 23. Owl napkin rings - Pendleton.