Happy Midsummer! You’re invited to dive into a curated reading list from Design Stories, the online magazine by Finnish Design Shop. First, we’ll climb high above the rooftops of Helsinki to the studio where the beloved artist Tove Jansson once lived and worked.

Design Stories was granted a rare opportunity to visit the atmospheric atelier that’s sure to tug at the heartstrings of every Moomin fan. Read our inspiring story and see all the one-of-a-kind photos!

This summery tart with berries and goat cheese is perfect for a Midsummer coffee table, or as a savory bite to enjoy with a glass of sparkling wine on a warm summer day.

Ronan Bouroullec, who turns out to be a fan of Finland, shares how the Maasto furniture series designed for Vaarnii reflects his design philosophy – and how he managed to sneak pine plywood into the brand’s collection.

Rasmus Palmgren and Alexandra Enberg spend their summers on the idyllic island of Högsåra. As their seasonal base, they built a compact, 20-square-meter cabin, designed inside and out by Rasmus.