The beautiful city in the French Riviera is known for its atmosphere of luxury. However, Nice also has so much more to offer: neighborhoods with character, cultural experiences and interesting destinations for excursions. Mondo’s picks invite you to admire the splendor of the past in Cimiez and to take a day trip to the famous Cote d’Azur. Read more
The beautiful city in the French Riviera is known for its atmosphere of luxury. However, Nice also has so much more to offer: neighborhoods with character, cultural experiences and interesting destinations for excursions. Join Mondo on a tour of the famous boardwalk Promenade des Anglais, charming Old Town and atmospheric harbor. Read more
Did you know that the Croatian city of Šibenik is every bit as lovely as Dubrovnik, but without the crowds? In this article, Mondo presents six superb alternatives to some of the world’s most popular travel destinations. Read more
Design treasures, local history, architectural gems, art in a sauna... There’s no end of places to visit in the Finnish summer. Design Stories’ editorial team picked their must-see exhibitions for summer 2022 – grab the best tips for your own summer adventures! Read more
The lightly furnished mini cottage contains only the essentials. That's enough: this is what a great summer is made of. Read more
A perfect wedding gift can be either a traditional design classic or a special surprise – the most important thing is that you gift something carefully selected that will delight the happy couple for years to come. We put together timeless and delightful gift ideas for newlyweds from high-quality design dreams to practical everyday aesthetics. Read more
One of Kasia Rutkowiak’s summer rituals is refreshing her home for the season of light and colors. This year, the Polish blogger got out of her comfort zone to experiment with exceptionally bold colors and patterns. Read more
What could be more relaxing than spending a summer day reading a good book? We selected a few new titles available at Finnish Design Shop that offer inspiration and entertainment to art and design enthusiasts, knitters, home gardeners and food lovers alike, as well as those planning a holiday trip or in need of some R&R. Read more
Founded by Rolf and Mette Hay, HAY is a Danish – and increasingly international – design company that is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. In an interview with Design Stories, Rolf Hay talks about recipes for relevant and timeless designs as well as HAY’s plans for the next two decades. Read more
Parks and botanical gardens provide both a feast for the eyes and an ideal place for a breather during your travels. Mondo chose fabulous destinations from Africa, Asia and the Americas. Read more
Sarah Hartmann’s colorful apartment in Berlin is full of vintage furniture and creative DIY projects. Franckly’s team got the chance to visit Sarah’s spacious, sun-filled home – take a tour with us! Read more
One of Fredericia’s most iconic classics, The Spanish Chair, delights now in beautiful oiled walnut. The new edition of the safari-inspired armchair is finished with elegant black leather. Read more
With its new arrivals for spring 2022, the Danish brand Frama encourages you to beautify your bathroom with nature-inspired towels and tropical-scented skincare products. Take a look at Frama’s beguiling batch of new launches and find your favorite! Read more
“It’s not necessary to get everything you want or own everything you like” is a principle that Design Stories columnist Hanna-Katariina Mononen keeps saying to herself and even lives by – at least every now and then. 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
55 years ago, Fiskars introduced the world's first plastic-handled scissors. Today, orange Classic scissors are one of the most recognizable Finnish design classics of all time. Over a billion pairs of Classic scissors have been sold worldwide. Read more
Why is Sigmund Freud hanging from the edge of a roof in Prague? Why is there a Prada boutique in the middle of the Texas desert? Mondo introduces six pieces of surprising art. Read more
Finnish Design Shop’s Showroom Manager Maija Rasila and her team pick the showroom’s most interesting products and interior decoration trends every month. The April favorites feature vibrant sherbet colors, timeless natural materials and luxurious bathroom textiles. Read more
Space of Mind is a minimalist and modular cabin developed as a response to the pandemic travel restrictions and the new era of local travel. The compact, prefabricated cabin resulted from a collaboration between three Finnish companies: Studio Puisto, Protos Demos and Made by Choice. Read more
Design Stories columnist Hanna-Katariina Mononen is temporarily moving house, and this time, she’s determined to travel light. Here she considers which items are essential to daily routines that take place within the four walls of a home. Read more