Welcome to the reading list of Design Stories, the online magazine of Finnish Design Shop. This weekend, draw inspiration from the cozy home of the Takkunen family near Oulu, Finland, and Sarah Hartmann’s eclectic apartment in Berlin, among other featured stories. Enjoy your reading!

For the architect couple and their six children, the holiday season is a time for candlelight, evergreens, and the aroma of good food. While these elements contribute to the festive atmosphere, what truly matters in creating the holiday spirit is the relaxed togetherness and the art of savoring the moment.

Finnish Design Shop’s unmatched Black Friday weekend continues! Find timeless design classics for your forever home (or as holiday gifts!) up to 50% off – but don’t waste time, since the most popular products are flying off the shelves!

“Pieces you might acquire through different phases of life add stories to the space you live in,” believe Daniel Chew and Rebecca Ting, founders of the fashion brand Beyond The Vines. Design Stories had the pleasure to meet the family in their home in Singapore.

When the hustle and bustle of everyday life gets a bit much, Mikkel Hansen and Stephanie Gundelach retreat to their country home in Tisvildeleje, Denmark. The soulful pink house and the serene atmosphere of the coastal village offer a refuge where the whole family can kick back and unwind.

Sarah Hartmann’s colorful apartment in Berlin is full of vintage furniture and creative DIY projects. Design Stories got the chance to visit Sarah’s spacious, sun-filled home – take a tour with us!