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Great Gifts: Marimekko Coasters

If coffee tables could talk, they'd ask Santa for these Marimekko coasters featuring the Finnish textile firm's signature Unikko design.

Unikko, which means "poppy" in Finnish, came about in 1964 after Marimekko founder Armi Ratia publicly announced that absolutely no floral fabrics were designed at her progressive textile firm.

But in spirited defiance of such a restriction, designer Maija Isola created a complete collection of bold floral patterns, thus giving birth to the iconic Unikko print.

Who wouldn't want to rest (their holiday cup o' cheer) on those laurels?

Set of 6 Marimekko Unikko Coasters available in black, red, lime or blue, $10 at FinnishGifts.com

Holiday Gift Guide: Stylish Reads

Books are some of our favorite gifts to give and to receive - especially when they're filled with big, colorful pictures! Here are four fantastic picks for the stylish bookworm on your list...


[1] Iconic America: A Roller-Coaster Ride through the Eye-Popping Panorama of American Pop Culture by Tommy Hilfiger, $37.80 at Amazon.com
[2] Glamour Girls by photographer Patrick McMullan, $47.25 at Amazon.com
[3] The Grace Kelly Years: Princess of Monaco by Frederic Mitterrand, $34.65 at Amazon.com
[4] Little Black Dress: Vintage Treasure by Didier Ludot, $10.80 at Amazon.com