I am Santa Claus

I AM SANTA CLAUS

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Story: Heli Thorén

Illustrations: Silja-Maria Wihersaari

 Layout design: Viola Minerva Virtamo

Language: English

 

What is Santa Claus’s favourite food? Does he have time for a holiday? Why does he always wear red?
I am Santa Claus takes its readers on a journey to Santa Claus’s special place, Korvatunturi. In the book, Santa Claus talks openly about his life, dreams and moments when he’s particularly happy. Stunning illustrations bring Lappish nature and the daily life of Santa Claus to life. I Am Santa Claus was written for all of us who believe in him. Come along!

Once in a Lifetime

IKIMUISTOISIA MATKAELÄMYKSIÄ / TRAVEL MOMENTS TO REMEMBER

 

Words: Mirva Saukkola

Illustrations: Christa Björkstam

Layout design: Päivi Häikiö / Agency Leroy

 

Once in a Lifetime esittelee elämyksellisiä matkakohteita kirsikankukkien Kiotosta rentoon Brooklyniin ja mystisestä Marrakechistä tavallista tyylikkäämpään Mallorcaan. Kirja kätkee kansiinsa mielenkiintoisten matkakertomusten lisäksi persoonalliset vinkit kohteisiin: paikallisten suosimat ravintolat, spa-nautinnot, houkuttelevimmat vaatekaupat ja henkeäsalpaavat maisemat. Nuo kaikki on saatava kokea ainakin kerran elämässä.

Once in a lifetime is a mosaic of unforgettable travel experiences: Kyoto of cherry blossoms, cool Brooklyn, mystical Marrakech and stylish Mallorca you were not expecting to meet. In addition to fascinating travel stories you can find enchanting tips for the destinations: restaurants favored by the locals, spa pampering heavens, elegant places to shop and breath-taking views. All of them should be experienced at least Once in a lifetime. 

 

Blossom

LAURA SYVÄNIEMI
/ BLOSSOM – MAKE CREATIVE FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS

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Flower recipes and texts: Laura Syväniemi

Photographs & Book layout design: Viola Minerva Virtamo

(Book both in Finnish and English)

 

Let your imagination Bloom!

There is no one right way to arrange flowers. Once you learn their care, they become a creative medium for you to use as you wish. And that’s what this book is all about. On its pages, you’ll find the basic tools and information you need to successfully work with flowers, techniques and tips from along the way, and inspiration for you to set your own creativity free.

Anna mielikuvituksesi kukoistaa!

Ei ole yhtä ainoaa oikeaa tapaa tehdä kukista. Kun opit käsittelemään niitä, niistä tulee luova materiaalisi, jota voit käyttää kuten itse tahdot. Ja juuri siitä tässä kirjassa on kyse: löydät sen välistä ne perustyökalut ja -tiedot, jotka tarvitset luodaksesi kauniita asetelmia ja kimppuja, tekniikoita ja vinkkejä matkan varrelta sekä inspiraatiota oman luovuutesi vapauttamiseksi.

Vaan 3 / Only 3

EMMA IVANE & VIOLA MINERVA VIRTAMO / VAIN 3, ONLY 3

Recipes: Emma Ivane

Photographs & Book layout design: Viola Minerva Virtamo

(Recipes both in Finnish and English)

 

Voiko leipominen olla enää helpompaa! Vaan 3 lupaa mullistaa käsityksesi leivonnasta: se ei ole vaikeaa tai aikaa vievää, ei vaadi suuria ponnistuksia eikä pitkiä reseptejä. Emma Ivane on luonut kaikkien kotileipureiden iloksi uutuuskirjaansa toimivat ja oivaltavat ohjeet, jotka syntyvät vain muutaman aineksen liitosta. Herkulliseen lopputulokseen tarvitset vaan 3 raaka-ainetta. Emma Ivane tunnetaan suositusta leivontablogistaan ja hän on ehtinyt tehtailla leivontakirjoja jo viisi. Emma muistetaan myös Koko Suomi leipoo -ohjelmasta. Vaan 3 -kirjan Emma on tehnyt yhdessä valokuvaaja ja graafikko Viola Minerva Virtamon kanssa.

Could baking get any easier? Only 3 vows to change the way you think: baking doesn´t have to be tricky and time-consuming, or require major effort and lengthy recipes. To the joy of every baker at home, Emma Ivane has created a collection of practical and clever recipes. For rustling up delicious results, you only need 3 ingredients. Emma Ivane is renowned for her popular baking blog, and she has already five recipe books under her name. In her native country Finland, she is well-known from the Finnish Bake Off TV series. Only 3 was created together with photographer and graphic designer Viola Minerva Virtamo.

Helsinki is my home

HELI THORÉN & ULLA-MAIJA LÄHTEENMÄKI / HELSINKI IS MY HOME

Text: Heli Thorén

Photographs: Ulla-Maija Lähteenmäki

Book layout design: Viola Minerva Virtamo

 

We want to invite you to visit some stunning homes in Helsinki – ones we fell head over heels for. In this book, we also show how inspiring Helsinki-based visual creatives live, the colors they choose and the lifestyle they savour in our favourite city.

Helsinki Is My Home is the first in a series of books that showcases inspirational places, people and scenes we could move into.

The book also provides Helsinki tips – the nicest places to relax, eat and enjoy!

Happy Homes – Creative

JONNA KIVILAHTI & KRISTA KELTANEN / HAPPY HOMES – CREATIVE

Text: Jonna Kivilahti

Photography: Krista Keltanen

Layout design: Päivi Häikiö / Agency Leroy

 

What does creativity mean to you? For us it is encapsulated in this selection of Finnish homes that are both inspiring and beautiful. Decorating a home doesn´t have to be too serious; it´s at its best when you realize you can do anything that makes you happy – be creative. 

Happy Homes is a book series from Finland, which now continues with Creative homes. Don´t forget to check out Happy Homes Hideaways and Happy Homes Christmas as well!

Happy Homes – Christmas

Jonna Kivilahti & Krista Keltanen / Happy Homes – Christmas

Text: Jonna Kivilahti

Photography: Krista Keltanen

Layout design: Päivi Häikiö / Agency Leroy

 

Happiness is homemade, also in this book of Finnish Christmas homes. In our country – the land of Father Christmas – we take the season really seriously, but get playful with decorating. Escape with us and fall for the fragrance of cinnamon, gingerbread and the Christmas tree and the sound of children singing carols – Christmas is here!

Happy Homes is a book series from Finland, which continues with Finnish Christmas homes. We hope you love this book, too (Have you already read the first in the series, Happy Homes Hideaways?)

Penny is longing

PENNY IS LONGING

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Story: Heli Thorén

Illustrations: Pirkko-Liisa Toppinen

 Layout design: Viola Minerva Virtamo

Language: English

 

How does longing feel? Penny´s mummy goes on a work trip and Penny misses her – perhaps more than ever. The feelings gets bigger and bigger and at first it feels like nothing helps. The new book series about little Penny helps readers identify feelings – one by one. Together with Penny, even uneasy emotions become clear.

Milla Marble

MILLA MARBLE AND THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING GRANDMA

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Story: Sami Lake

Illustrations: Minttu Wikberg

 Layout design: Viola Minerva Virtamo

Language: English

 

Milla’s grandma has gone missing. Luckily, Milla will be the world’s second greatest detective when she grows up. She follows a clue – grandma’s red wool thread – into an adventure waiting in the magical world inside the wall paper in the grandma’s cottage. Milla Marble and the Mystery of the Missing Grandma is a children’s book that weaves myth, fairy tale and quirky humor into an exciting and endearing adventure. Drawing inspiration from classic picture books, the charming illustrations add modern playfulness and Nordic style into the mix.

Inspire Me!

ISA KUKKAPURO-ENBOM & JUTTA YLÄ-MONONEN / INSPIRE ME!

Text: Isa Kukkapuro-Enbom & Jutta Ylä-Mononen

Book layout design: Viola Minerva Virtamo

(Language: English & Finnish)

 

Inspire Me! kokoaa yhteen 25:n suomalaisen muotoilijan vavahduttavat tarinat. Inspire Me! on kirja inspiraatiosta, luovuuden voimasta, turhautumisesta, epätoivosta ja työnteon ilosta. Isa Kukkapuro-Enbom ja Jutta Ylä-Mononen ovat koonneet 25:n Kaj Franck -palkitun muotoilijan tarinat yhteen. Teoksesta löytyy sekä jo 1950-luvulta lähtien Suomen muotoilumainetta rakentaneiden konkareiden että myös myöhempien vuosikymmenten ansioituneiden designtaiturien ajatuksia. Yhteistä kaikille haastatteluille on niiden lukijalleen välittämä palava innostus ja mieleenpainuva viisaus. Tarinansa jakavat muiden muassa Harri Koskinen, Olavi Lindén, Björn Weckström, Eero Aarnio, Ritva Puotila, Vuokko Nurmesniemi, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Oiva Toikka ja Pirkko Stenros.

 

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