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finnbiskit eco-chic (Heidi)

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About Me

*******Inspired by the beautiful simplicity of Scandinavian design and the curious elements of nature, American Finnish clothing designer, Heidi of finnbiskit, creates wonderfully low-key, fluid pieces that speak, ‘classic with a modern twist.’ finnbiskit gives a fresh spin on eco- fashion. All pieces in the finnbiskit collections are made of sustainable textiles like hemp and hemp blends. Cut to flatter most body types, finnbiskit clothing gracefully hugs the body in all the right places. *******..This profile was edited with Thomas' myspace editor™ V2.5

My Interests

High fashion, eco-fashion, surface design, colorblocking, itajime, community-supported agriculture, natural food co-ops, sustainability, green tea, toasted almonds, the color green, Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap, Sigg bottles, midwifery (Iso-Aiti), agates, foreign languages, accents, maps, Ryan Dalman pottery, snowshoeing, camping, hiking, saunas (sow-na, NOT saw-na), Alaskan Malamutes, Marimekko, joik, sweetgrass, clover, Great Lakes (the amazing gitchee gumee!), birds (ever watch a Pileated Woodpecker listen for bugs? It's hilarious!), trees...On the flip side I also enjoy greasy spoon restaurants, church coffee, chainsaws, motocross, shooting guns, road trips, thrift stores, fresh pulla, and big pieces of blueberry pie. Oh, by the way, genuinity goes a long way. Really people, there needs to be more of it in the world.

I'd like to meet:

I wish I could give Johnny Cash a hug.
My Aura is Violet
Idealistic and thoughtful, you have the mind and ideas to change the world.
And you have the charisma of a great leader, even if you don't always use it!

The purpose of your life: saying truths that other people dare not say

Famous purples include: Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., Susan B. Anthony

Careers for you to try: Political Activist, Inventor, Life Coach What Color Is Your Aura?

Music:

Stones, Kings of Leon, St. Germain, Thievery Corporation, Future Sounds of Jazz, Wolfmother, Grateful Dead, Ben Kweller, Ray LaMontagne, Larry Keel, Johnny Cash, Coldplay, Beck, Ben Harper, Ocean's 11 Soundtrack, Bill Monroe, Bob Dylan, Herb Alpert & Tijuana Brass, Railroad Earth, The Velvet Underground, Wilco, Hank III, Dave Brubeck, Buddy Rich, Billie Holiday, Henry Mancini, Steppin' in It, my favorite Minneapolis musician - Erik Koskinen, and of course I can't leave out the local boys -Blackflies, Orphans Torch, PasiCats, and maybe even the Jimmyhats...I'll get back to you on that.

Movies:

Gone With the Wind, LOTR, Star Wars, Sweet Land, Atonement, Amelie, Breakfast at Tiffany's, It Happened One Night, The Bridges of Madison County, Dazed and Confused, Legends of the Fall, Inventing the Abbotts, Coal Miner's Daughter, Grumpy Old Men, James Bond Movies, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Almost Famous, A Streetcar Named Desire, A River Runs Through It, Walk the Line, Valley Girl, Rockstar, Supersize Me, Sicko, Anne of Green Gables (shut up - I love Anne).

Television:

I'm sick of TV - it's so full of poo. So is YouTube, but it's just too entertaining to stop watching.

Books:

Living on the Earth ("for people who'd rather chop wood than work behind a desk..."), Vegan Planet (my favorite cookbook), Diet for a New America (very enlightening), Fast Food Nation (No McDonalds for me), Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver, On the Road (a classic), World Atlas (I want to go everywhere), Koillismaa (Translated to English as "Our Daily Bread" - a novel), Kalevala (ah, the national epic of Finland).

Heroes:

Äiti Mamma, Isä, Grandma H, Loviisa Kamppinen, Anne Shirley, Loretta Lynn...

My Blog

We all love "STUFF!"

Here's an interesting online movie about how "stuff" we buy, own, and dispose of all happens! It's about 20 minutes long, but well worth watching! Dare to be enlightened - it's a great reminder of w...
Posted by finnbiskit eco-chic (Heidi) on Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:15:00 PST

finnbiskit Featured on...

How exciting! finnbiskit is truly honored to be featured on the following blogs:Etsy Mini BlogMichigan Life Michigan TimesCrafty SynergyIndie CollectivePainted Fish StudioSkimbacoTrendi Frendi...
Posted by finnbiskit eco-chic (Heidi) on Fri, 23 Nov 2007 02:35:00 PST

Quotes

"But when i am alone in the half light of the canyon, all existence seems to fade to a being with my soul and memories. And the sounds of the Big Black Foot River and a four count rhythm and the hope...
Posted by finnbiskit eco-chic (Heidi) on Sat, 28 Jul 2007 10:42:00 PST

WHAT'S SISU, MAMA?

"Sisu is a Finnish term that could be roughly translated into English as strength of will, determination, perseverance, and acting rationally in the face of adversity. The equivalent in English is "to...
Posted by finnbiskit eco-chic (Heidi) on Wed, 20 Dec 2006 09:59:00 PST

ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS

*finnbiskit* belongs to the following:HEMP INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION (HIA) - visit www.thehia.org for great info about hemp!SURFACE DESIGN ASSOCIATION (SDA) - visit www.surfacedesign.orgSAVE THE MANATEE ...
Posted by finnbiskit eco-chic (Heidi) on Thu, 30 Nov 2006 12:47:00 PST

Be the first in your group to say *sauna* the correct way!

When you grow up bathing in a sauna, you know how to pronounce the word *sauna*. Most people who haven't had saunas around think that it's pronounced *saw-na*. IT'S NOT! The word *sauna* is a Finni...
Posted by finnbiskit eco-chic (Heidi) on Thu, 31 Aug 2006 09:00:00 PST