Essi Lyytikäinen

Craft a handmade white dove tree topper that carries a hint of hope

A giant bow is the trendiest tree topper of the season—here’s how to make one

Dip, pour, delight: make dipped and molded candles from old stubs

Enchanting house lantern colorwork socks

Crochet this roomy belt bag with pattern by Molla Mills—the two-color bag is easy to assemble from pieces

Fold your way to the loveliest winter star—use what you already have at home

Himmeli straw mobile: learn how to make this traditional Finnish Christmas ornament

Knit a fun Christmas sweater covered in fluffy pompoms

Craft delicate candle ornaments that look like heirlooms passed down generations—using an empty tomato paste tube!

3 moves to smaller homes: Niina, Mira, and Sini share what they let go of—“I gave up my dishwasher”

Silky soft and incredibly easy: this beginner’s beanie is your new winter favorite for first-time knitters

Big house, tiny living: how Mira downsized to 43 square meters

An ’80s charmer: archways, paned windows, and bay windows steal the show in this renovation

Kindling chips: a quick and cozy DIY gift

Knitting tube socks is incredibly easy—here’s how to knit wool socks without a heel

“You could buy an apartment for what these cost”: meet the women with massive toy collections

Retiree Aila, 66, collects story-inspired toys: “When I read fairy tales, the characters got the children interested”

Mushrooms on your wall? Craft playful chanterelle hooks for your entryway

Make cozy granny square slippers in a snap

Arabia’s Harlekiini vases: captivating hues you’ll want to collect—which color is your favorite?

Fortysomething Tiina owns 100,000 Pokémon cards: “If I sold all my cards, I could buy an apartment”

Three secondhand pros share their secrets—how to snag the best finds