After 30 years of Moomin illustrations for Arabia, designer Tove Slotte has retired and her work is now carried on by Moomin by Arabia’s own design team. Over the years, Slotte’s illustrations have adorned over 100 Moomin mugs – but which one is the artist’s personal favorite? Read more
Moomin Arabia’s Haru dinnerware draws inspiration from Tove Jansson’s floral motifs, the shapes of coastal stones, and a fusion of Nordic and Japanese aesthetics. Perhaps the most charming tableware launch of this summer, Haru is designed for serving anything from pancakes to pasta and sushi. Read more
Unused Moomin mugs gathering dust in your cupboard? If you're ready to part with them, they might find a new home on Franckly – check out which Moomin mugs are the most sought-after! Read more
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the seventh time in a row, and also the other Nordic countries rank in the top ten of the World Happiness Report 2024. As we celebrate the UN’s International Day of Happiness, it’s worth taking a closer look at the relationship between Finnish design and happiness. Read more
The latest Moomin dishware collection is called Mystical Forest. The glassware, made in Finland, is decorated with charming embossed designs featuring familiar Moomin friends peeking out amidst branches, leaves, and flowers. Explore the new items and adventure into the enchanted forest with the Moomins! Read more
Another trip around the sun, and here we are – a new year with its bag of surprises. However, there are a few constants in life, like the endless attraction of good design. Once again, Design Stories has curated this month’s most irresistible finds at Finnish Design Shop just for you. Check out our favorites and pick up yours! Read more
1960s architecture meets warm interior decoration in a home that combines old and new seamlessly. Michelle Planting and Thomas Zambra decided to make their home a place where friends and family love to get together. Read more
It’s finally here – say hello to the summer! Finnish Design Shop proudly presents the freshest arrivals for May, carefully curated to prepare you for the vibrant sunny season. Check out our favorites and find your perfect companion for the sun and fun! Read more
In the seasonal summer mug of 2023, the Moomin family is hosting a summer party in their garden. The new tableware collection is called Garden Party, and it will be the last of the series featuring the Moomins’ summer activities. Read more
The Moomin Classics Collection will be updated in spring 2023 when Moominpappa and Hemulen get brand-new illustrations. The new mugs feature the characters occupied with their favorite chores: Moominpappa taking care of the Moominhouse and Hemulen collecting plants. Read more
Moomin by Arabia's new ABC collection Moomin mugs remind us of the joys of reading and writing and encourage us to come up with meaningful words. Instead of traditional Moomin illustrations, the mugs are decorated with charming Moominous letters. Read more
Located far out in the archipelago of Gulf of Finland, the island of Klovharu was Tove Jansson's haven, summertime paradise and source of inspiration for nearly 30 years. The atmosphere of the tiny, rocky islet can be sensed in Jansson's Moomin books and throughout her artistic work. Explore the unique island with Design Stories! Read more
Moomin by Arabia’s seasonal tableware set for winter 2022 is called Winter Wonders. The pastel-hued illustration features not only the Moomin family but also the rare character Mr. Brisk, who tries to teach the Moomins how to ice-skate – with varying degrees of success. Read more
Moomin by Arabia and the Red Cross encourage us to be kind to each other with an all-new, limited-edition tableware collection: an act of kindness, however small it may be, can have a huge impact on the people around you. The special collection is based on Tove Jansson’s 1960s illustrations for the Finnish Red Cross. Read more
“Recurring events and routines bring structure and peace of mind to life. You can cherish these, but sometimes also disrupt them,” says Design Stories columnist Hanna-Katariina Mononen. Read more
The elegant Moomin x Skultuna collection expanded with two new figurines that depict Moomintroll engaging in winter activities. Which one is your favorite: Lantern Bearer or Alpine Moomintroll? Read more
Arabia will update its Moomin Classics line in 2022 by introducing beloved characters Little My and Stinky in redesigned illustrations. The new, updated illustrations will adorn the characters’ mugs, bowls, and plates. Read more
It’s time to click and catch the last-minute holiday gifts to the cart! Whether you want to surprise a homebody, a friend who enjoys good food, or a family member who is interested in design, you will find something for everyone among these ideas. Avoid the holiday rush and order the most desired gifts from Finnish Design Shop to your front door! Read more
Arabia’s new seasonal series Snow Moonlight draws from Tove Jansson’s book Moominland Midwinter, where Moomintroll experiences winter for the first time in his life. The new tableware collection is available from October 2021. 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
The author and illustrator Tove Jansson's birthday is celebrated on the 9th of August – the day also known as the Moomin’s Day. Jansson’s life work has delighted both Finnish and international audiences through the generations. In the honor of the special day, we picked our favorite Moomin products. Invite the charming characters to your home! Read more
In October, Finnish Design Shop’s new arrivals included some Moomins, Marimekko and marvelous relaunches from the Danish brand LYFA. Take a look at some of our favorite newbies – and find yours! Read more
Swedish Skultuna has imbued the Moomin characters with a touch of elegance and luxury. The sought-after Moomin x Skultuna figurines are plated with genuine gold. Read more
Paint brand Cover Story sees painting as decorating, not renovating. That’s why they try to make buying and using their paints as effortless as possible to encourage people to decorate with color. Read more
Reading a good book is a great leisure activity whether you’re lying on the beach, taking a trip, or staying at home on rainy weekends. We pulled together nine inspiring books that offer candy for both the eyes and soul as well as entertainment for those lazy summer days. Read more
When the sun warms your neck until midnight, a gentle wind caresses your face and the waves shimmer temptingly in front of you, you have reached the heart of Nordic summer. Sink your toes in the sand and explore these picks from Finnish Design Shop’s product range that will make your day at the beach just perfect. Read more
Arabia's seasonal Moomin set for summer 2021 is called Together. In the tableware's illustrations, the Moomins continue their summer adventure and enjoy beach life on the French Riviera. Read more
Moominmamma and Fillyjonk have got renewed tableware sets for Arabia's Moomin Classics collection. In the illustrations, Moominmamma represents a relaxed attitude to life, while Fillyjonk keeps her life in order by neurotically cleaning her home. Read more
Equality is one of the cornerstones of Scandinavian design and, today, the proportion of women among design world influencers is greater than ever. But how well do you know women's achievements in the field of design? Take the quiz and see! Read more
Even though it’s the height of the winter season, we already dream of the coming summer by the Baltic Sea. For you, we caught a whole shoal of marine-themed design products from Finnish Design Shop that bring greetings to your home or holiday residence from open waters, sun-kissed rocks, and shaded spots by boathouses. Read more