uncovering the gems of this quirky little city
“Hyperlocalism is a growing trend that is already seeing everything from fashion to bicycles to media and food being sourced, produced and sold wholly within local communities. In NY, the Gotham Greens hydroponic rooftop farm is endorced by Mayor Bloomberg, London recently appointed its first “food czar”, and the recent competition bids to rebuild Paris […]
MoreONNI – Happiness – is a small designer and a craftmaker home shop and studio by Tuula Pöyhönen, located in an old textile factory turned into habitats. We recommend to call in advance for a designer date and a stroll in the shop. Notice the shop has no regular opening hours nor collection, but inspiration guaranteed! […]
MoreThis fuzzy picture and article is about seizeing your day with genuine food experiences in Helsinki. One of our favourite people in town is Aki Arjola, one of the founders of Eat & Joy farmers market in the heart of the city. Here, Aki presents his favourite foodie spots around his neighbourhood for Monocle March 2010 […]
MoreOne of our favorite designers, Ilkka Suppanen, tells fantastic stories about saunas and sailing boats. Filmed 2nd December 2009. Studio Suppanen is a design studio working in graphics, three-dimensional design and architecture based in Helsinki.
MoreYou should be here! dives beneath the surface of this seemingly small city and unlocks a wealth of places on the path less trodden while also sharing amusing cultural tidbits along the way. Some call it ‘the new urban portrait for the city’ and we agree. We love the clever combination of offbeat imagery and […]
MoreAn afternoon walk on the frozen sea was one of those spiritual moments that made it worth all the extra layers and the slightly frozen extremities.
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