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Original terracotta tiles set the tone. Smart built-ins and rich cognac and burgundy accents bring it all together. Peek inside this 1960s rowhouse in Espoo!
“From cognac, it was only natural to continue into red wine”—a 1960s rowhouse brought back to life by interior designer Anna-Kaisa Melvas
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February 17, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Original terracotta tiles set the tone. Smart built-ins and rich cognac and burgundy accents bring it all together. Peek inside this 1960s rowhouse in Espoo!
A laundry station can fit into a kitchen or bathroom corner, too. Steal the best ideas for beautiful utility spaces from real Finnish homes!
Everyday beauty, the Finnish way: 15 serene and organized laundry spaces
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February 17, 2026 at 1:42 PM
A laundry station can fit into a kitchen or bathroom corner, too. Steal the best ideas for beautiful utility spaces from real Finnish homes!
A laundry station can fit into a kitchen or bathroom corner, too. Steal the best ideas for beautiful utility spaces from real Finnish homes!
Everyday beauty, the Finnish way: 15 serene and organized laundry spaces
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February 16, 2026 at 12:46 PM
A laundry station can fit into a kitchen or bathroom corner, too. Steal the best ideas for beautiful utility spaces from real Finnish homes!
“If a table keeps collecting a big pile of odds and ends—like keys or mail—place a basket on it. The clutter will stay much tidier there.”
5 spots to tidy for an instantly neater home—Tiina’s easy list
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February 14, 2026 at 4:31 PM
“If a table keeps collecting a big pile of odds and ends—like keys or mail—place a basket on it. The clutter will stay much tidier there.”
Worked in soft yet sturdy cotton yarn and finished with fringe, this crocheted table runner comes together easily. Check out the beginner-friendly pattern!
Crochet a chic table runner with this beginner-friendly pattern
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February 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Worked in soft yet sturdy cotton yarn and finished with fringe, this crocheted table runner comes together easily. Check out the beginner-friendly pattern!
“If a table keeps collecting a big pile of odds and ends—like keys or mail—place a basket on it. The clutter will stay much tidier there.”
5 spots to tidy for an instantly neater home—Tiina’s easy list
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February 13, 2026 at 11:32 AM
“If a table keeps collecting a big pile of odds and ends—like keys or mail—place a basket on it. The clutter will stay much tidier there.”
Worked in soft yet sturdy cotton yarn and finished with fringe, this crocheted table runner comes together easily. Check out the beginner-friendly pattern!
Crochet a chic table runner with this beginner-friendly pattern
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February 13, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Worked in soft yet sturdy cotton yarn and finished with fringe, this crocheted table runner comes together easily. Check out the beginner-friendly pattern!
The cuddly peppermint throw is made up of round crocheted motifs and finished with a cheerful border. This blanket is sure to sweeten up your sofa!
Wrap yourself in warmth! This crocheted red-and-white peppermint throw is sweet as candy
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February 13, 2026 at 8:57 AM
The cuddly peppermint throw is made up of round crocheted motifs and finished with a cheerful border. This blanket is sure to sweeten up your sofa!
“An easy place to start is any spot where you don’t have an emotional attachment or memories.” What's your best tip for decluttering?
“Especially good for busy people”—Tiina’s easy decluttering method that isn’t overwhelming
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February 12, 2026 at 5:12 PM
“An easy place to start is any spot where you don’t have an emotional attachment or memories.” What's your best tip for decluttering?
When Eila turned 90, it was clear to the family that they’d wear Grandma’s hand-knit sweaters to the party.
68 sweaters! At 90, Eila knit Icelandic sweaters for the whole family—each one reflects its wearer
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February 12, 2026 at 2:21 PM
When Eila turned 90, it was clear to the family that they’d wear Grandma’s hand-knit sweaters to the party.
The cuddly peppermint throw is made up of round crocheted motifs and finished with a cheerful border. This blanket is sure to sweeten up your sofa!
Wrap yourself in warmth! This crocheted red-and-white peppermint throw is sweet as candy
www.kotona.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:15 AM
The cuddly peppermint throw is made up of round crocheted motifs and finished with a cheerful border. This blanket is sure to sweeten up your sofa!
“An easy place to start is any spot where you don’t have an emotional attachment or memories.” What's your best tip for decluttering?
“Especially good for busy people”—Tiina’s easy decluttering method that isn’t overwhelming
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February 11, 2026 at 3:40 PM
“An easy place to start is any spot where you don’t have an emotional attachment or memories.” What's your best tip for decluttering?
When Eila turned 90, it was clear to the family that they’d wear Grandma’s hand-knit sweaters to the party.
68 sweaters! At 90, Eila knit Icelandic sweaters for the whole family—each one reflects its wearer
www.kotona.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:27 PM
When Eila turned 90, it was clear to the family that they’d wear Grandma’s hand-knit sweaters to the party.
This easy crocheted rug is made with chic gray tube yarn. The simple, elegant pattern makes the rug perfect for both the living room and the bedroom.
Simple and beautiful! Crochet this easy rug in no time—see the pattern and make it yourself
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February 11, 2026 at 7:53 AM
This easy crocheted rug is made with chic gray tube yarn. The simple, elegant pattern makes the rug perfect for both the living room and the bedroom.
Ruby-red glass was known in antiquity, until it disappeared for centuries and was rediscovered in 17th-century Germany. But what does gold have to do with it?
Why is red glass so valuable?
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February 10, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Ruby-red glass was known in antiquity, until it disappeared for centuries and was rediscovered in 17th-century Germany. But what does gold have to do with it?
This easy crocheted rug is made with chic gray tube yarn. The simple, elegant pattern makes the rug perfect for both the living room and the bedroom.
Simple and beautiful! Crochet this easy rug in no time—see the pattern and make it yourself
www.kotona.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:06 AM
This easy crocheted rug is made with chic gray tube yarn. The simple, elegant pattern makes the rug perfect for both the living room and the bedroom.
Ruby-red glass was known in antiquity, until it disappeared for centuries and was rediscovered in 17th-century Germany. But what does gold have to do with it?
Why is red glass so valuable?
www.kotona.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Ruby-red glass was known in antiquity, until it disappeared for centuries and was rediscovered in 17th-century Germany. But what does gold have to do with it?
Marjaana knitted a whooper swan, blueberry, Maamme—Finland’s national anthem—and a red cottage into her Finland-themed cape.
Spot Finland-themed motifs on Marjaana’s knit cape for the ski stands: “It sure was a scramble”
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February 7, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Marjaana knitted a whooper swan, blueberry, Maamme—Finland’s national anthem—and a red cottage into her Finland-themed cape.
Knitwear designer Satu Tolvanen is renovating a condemned abandoned house: “Right in the entryway I felt this was the place for me.”
“The roof looks straight and I don’t smell mold,” Satu reasoned—then bought an abandoned house to make it her home
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February 7, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Knitwear designer Satu Tolvanen is renovating a condemned abandoned house: “Right in the entryway I felt this was the place for me.”
At first glance, this crocheted pillow looks complicated, but here’s the happy surprise: the entire surface is made with double crochets. Check out the pattern!
Crochet a vibrant pillow with the pixel technique—all in double crochet!
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February 7, 2026 at 10:05 AM
At first glance, this crocheted pillow looks complicated, but here’s the happy surprise: the entire surface is made with double crochets. Check out the pattern!
Editor-in-chief Tytti Kontula figured out where to start decluttering.
Column | Cut the clutter: try the unsentimental declutterer’s method
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February 6, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Editor-in-chief Tytti Kontula figured out where to start decluttering.
Step inside this lovingly maintained 1920s semi-detached home in Helsinki’s charming Puu-Käpylä, wooden garden neighborhood!
In their 1920s wooden home, Anna and Pasi let the floors creak: “These days people chase a perfect result by over-renovating”
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February 6, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Step inside this lovingly maintained 1920s semi-detached home in Helsinki’s charming Puu-Käpylä, wooden garden neighborhood!
Knitwear designer Satu Tolvanen is renovating a condemned abandoned house: “Right in the entryway I felt this was the place for me.”
“The roof looks straight and I don’t smell mold,” Satu reasoned—then bought an abandoned house to make it her home
www.kotona.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Knitwear designer Satu Tolvanen is renovating a condemned abandoned house: “Right in the entryway I felt this was the place for me.”
The adorable Heart socks are knitted with a multicolored yarn that softly transitions from one shade to the next. Knit them for a friend or a loved one!
Heart socks in shifting shades—the perfect gift for someone special
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February 6, 2026 at 4:16 PM
The adorable Heart socks are knitted with a multicolored yarn that softly transitions from one shade to the next. Knit them for a friend or a loved one!
Marjaana knitted a whooper swan, blueberry, Maamme—Finland’s national anthem—and a red cottage into her Finland-themed cape.
Spot Finland-themed motifs on Marjaana’s knit cape for the ski stands: “It sure was a scramble”
www.kotona.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Marjaana knitted a whooper swan, blueberry, Maamme—Finland’s national anthem—and a red cottage into her Finland-themed cape.