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Objects of Design #195: Moomin Throw

moomin throw from skandic hus
moomin throw from skandic hus

I am a huge fan of the Moomins but have tended to steer clear of the mass merchandising revival for reasons which aren’t even completely clear to me. Yes, I admire the mugs, quite fancy a shopping bag and would eat cereal from a bowl but, despite the great designs, nothing has felt completely “must have”.

And then I saw this. This, people, is the Moomin item I must have. Now perhaps it’s because there is suddenly an autumnal chill in the air. Perhaps because it’s monochrome. Perhaps, because yes I do love a Moomin. Probably for all those reasons.

monochrome moomin magic
monochrome moomin magic

And do you know what else? It’s £57 which is really not a bad price either. Hurray for the Moomins. Now, perhaps as I’ve got this far, I could just add a little mug to the order…

moomin adventure mug
moomin adventure mug

 

Kate Watson-Smyth

The author Kate Watson-Smyth

I’m a journalist who writes about interiors mainly for The Financial Times but I have also written regularly for The Independent and The Daily Mail. My house has been in Living Etc, HeartHome and featured in The Wall Street Journal & Corriere della Sera. I also run an interior styling consultancy Mad About Your House. Welcome to my Mad House.

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  1. Brilliant post, Moomin mad in the household – it;s my birthday next week and this is going straight on the list! it’s super. There is a lovely independent shop in Shrewsbury that stocks some lovely quirky moonmin pieces – for whenever I need a fix!
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