Join Saana Sipilä and Olli Sallinen, the Finnish designer duo known as Saana ja Olli, as they share their latest news and favorite holiday traditions with Design Stories. Get a sneak peek of the pair’s winter highlights and pick up their gift ideas from Finnish Design Shop! Read more
Isa Kukkapuro-Enbom has been busy writing the biography of her father, Yrjö Kukkapuro, and continuing his lifework. Read more about how Isa is doing and discover her gift ideas and other tips on how to create a serene ambience for the festive season! Read more
Our editorial team combed through Finnish Design Shop’s selection and picked the best present ideas for the upcoming gifting season. Read more
Danish design influencer Sofie Amalie Rolandsen shared her favorite holiday traditions with Design Stories and picked perfect gifts from Finnish Design Shop's selection for her loved ones – and of course herself! These cheerful gifts also blend beautifully into her bright and colorful home in Copenhagen. Read more
As Head of Design at Normann Copenhagen, Simon Legald shares his top gift picks from Finnish Design Shop’s collection and gives us a glimpse into his holiday plans this year. Read more
Helsinki-based fashion designer Ervin Latimer told Design Stories what he’s up to and picked some wallet-friendly and easily approachable gift ideas from the Finnish Design Shop collection. “Despite my busy schedule, I always find time to relax at Christmas and spend time with my family,” says Ervin. Read more
Mari Relander, an interior architect and partner in the award-winning design studio KOKO3, is enthusiastic about plants and art. Read about how Mari is doing now that the year is nearing the end and get tips for gifts with character from Finnish Design Shop’s selection! Read more
Tokyo-born textile designer Eri Shimatsuka shared her holiday memories with Design Stories from both Finland and Japan and chose her favorite presents from Finnish Design Shop’s selection. “The best thing about Christmas is for the family to spend time together, enjoying good food for several days,” she says. Read more
Mother’s Day is just around the corner: in Finland, the second Sunday in May is devoted to celebrating all moms, mommys, mothers, and mamas! Design Stories put together eight luxurious gift tips to properly pamper your mom – take a look and get inspired! Read more
Do you have unused gifts or other giftable design treasures gathering dust in your closet? We've highlighted the most sought-after pre-loved design pieces from the Franckly marketplace – these gift items are guaranteed to attract buyers! Read more
Interior architect Eliisa Korpijärvi shares seven meaningful gift ideas with an emphasis on sustainable and careful choices. “I like it when items actually have a function instead of only being used for decoration.” Read more
Elevate your festive season with the perfect blend of cheer and conscious choices. By embracing the path of sustainability, you can make your celebrations not only joyous but also more mindful. Dive into our tips for discovering sustainable holiday gifts from the carefully curated selection at Finnish Design Shop. Read more
Bursts of vibrant red, energetic blue, and timeless evergreen welcome visitors to Finnish Design Shop’s showroom & shop this holiday season. Warm scents and lights, soft music, and timeless design envelop guests in the serene and unhurried ambiance of Nordic Christmas. Read more
To help you decide what to get your loved ones this gift-giving season, we asked eight Finnish Design Shop employees to pick their top gift recommendations from the online store's selection. Our team works with design every day, so don't miss these expert holiday gift ideas! Read more
Graphic designer Päivi Häikiö selected gifts, available at Finnish Design Shop, for the home decorator, board game player and bookworm, among others. “Simple, leisurely moments together are what make a good holiday,” she says. Read more
Green, soft and sparkly – the wonderful festive atmosphere at the Finnish Design Shop’s Turku showroom is almost palpable and the tables are filled with carefully selected gift items – almost too many to choose from. Luckily, interior architect Maija Rasila has agreed to share her best gift tips with us all. We warmly welcome you to our showroom for holiday shopping and lunch! Read more
Naming ceremonies or baptisms are the first big celebration in a child’s life, and the occasion deserves to be marked with a lovingly chosen gift. At their best, these gifts will give joy to the little recipient for a lifetime. Whether you are a new parent, godparent, grandmother or other happy loved one, we have put together six design gift ideas for you. Read more
Nita Hauhia, a Helsinki-based interior stylist, social media influencer and big-time Christmas fan, chose seven timeless gifts for friends and family from Franckly, the online marketplace for pre-owned design.“I love it when items have a life history of their own and have maybe taken a few knocks here and there over the years, just like people,” says Nita. Read more
Treating your staff and partners to a thoughtful gift is an excellent opportunity to say thank you for the past year – but how do you choose a gift that will keep on giving? Design Stories sat down with Marketing and Community Coordinator Harri Herrala, who presents three delightful gift sets launched by Finnish Design Shop’s Trade and Contract Sales. Read more
Kaisa Kaartinen, Marketing Assistant at Franckly, has picked some stylish gift products from Finnish Design Shop that will delight lovers of high-quality design — and that are at their best in everyday use. Read more
The graduation celebrations are right around the corner! Congratulate the high school or college graduate with tons of wishes and thoughtfully chosen gifts. The team members of the Design Stories shared their own gift tips from the Finnish Design Shop’s selection. Read more
Stockholm-based designer Matti Klenell picked seven gift tips from Finnish Design Shop’s selection. The choices embody his love for contemporary Finnish design and creativity. Read more
The dark and cold months of later autumn and winter are bound to make you miss the warmth, light, and colors of summer, but there’s no need to despair. Avotakka Art Director Elina Henttonen put together a to-do list for Design Stories on how to really get the best out of long evenings at home. She also threw in some great gift tips for good measure. Read more
Nella Beljan is the founder of the Berlin-based gallery and showroom Zora Auguste. She found eight perfect vintage gift ideas for her family, friends and herself at Franckly, Finnish Design Shop’s online marketplace for pre-owned design. Read more
Marimekko’s Head of PR and Community, Sylvia Sene, chose six timeless gift ideas from Franckly, the online marketplace for pre-owned design. “Many design items and home products might actually have a special value due to the fact that they have already seen life.” Read more
Many people are already buying holiday gifts and decorating their home for the upcoming festive season. Check out the tips for the best gifts from this Design Stories column that answers questions by design lovers around the world. Read more
Designer Marianne Huotari's Christmas is based on beloved traditions, a self-felled Christmas tree and the tinkling of angel chimes. Huotari picked five timeless gift ideas from Finnish Design Shop for lovers of Finnish and Scandinavian design. Read more
Jonas Wagell, the architect and designer behind the Swedish design studio JWDA, picked six Christmas gifts for his close ones from Finnish Design Shop's selection. Wagell's choices include both design classics and contemporary pieces of Nordic design. Read more
Interior architect Maija Rasila talks about her favorite products and styles in Design Stories’ Favorites of the month column. In November, it's time to take the first steps towards winter and prepare your home for the cold season. Read more
Daniel Rybakken is the designer behind Artek's Kiila range and 124° mirrors and, despite his young age, a winner of two Compasso d'Oro awards. Rybakken picked his favourite gift ideas for the holidays from Finnish Design Shop's selection and told us his best Christmas memory. Read more