koivu

in finnish koivu, in english White birch, in japanse 白樺

those trees are my most favorite trees nowadays. :)
its　really a symbol tree of finland i would say.

before the winter, in autumn,
koivu turned yellow, which were really beautiful.
and after long long winter
koivu began to bud at once.
after seeing naked trees like 5 months, koivu's lovely right green leaves seem so sparkle.
at first, the leaves were really tiny, and so soft. once i ate them because my best friend told me that her grandmother said to her that its really healthy. and we tasted just because we are so curios. well,,, the taste was quiet ok... :P
but now, end of June, the leaves started to be dark green and really big.


with koivu (white birch), through this year, i could feel passing of the seasons. :)

this is my most favorite marimekko design.

because this design is really describing the first days of summer, looking of white birch. :)

i bought koivu print mug cups from marimekko for the gift for my japanse family. :)
every time when i look at them, i probably always remind of the wonderful natures of finland.