Essi Lyytikäinen

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

Got leftover yarn? Crochet these colorful fish pot holders

The death of her spouse taught Leea that you can survive anything: “We dared to go to Spain, because the worst had happened”

“I’ve been spoiled rotten by the flea market prices in a smaller town”—Finnish blogger Katja Rinkinen shares her favorite flea markets

“I only buy oversized clothes from thrift stores”—influencer Miia Johansson shares how she finds hidden gems at second-hand shops

Crochet a dahlia bag from squares: a flower lover’s dream project!

These dogs don’t bark—they whisper! How Staffordshire dog figurines once conveyed secret messages in Finnish coastal towns

Paper peonies as lovely as the real thing—craft a beautiful bouquet from crepe paper

Petunia impresses with lush blooms—see tips from our expert and keep them vibrant all summer

Long term relationship, separate homes: “We share the boat and an air fryer, but not a home”

Easy crocheted bag—the loveliest summer tote made from one simple piece

African daisy is a stunning summer flower that doesn't mind dryness—see professional caring tips

Zinnia is a prolific, easy summer flower that also attracts pollinators—start indoors or sow directly in the ground

Million bells is known for its never-ending blooms—help it flourish with our tips!

Suvi gives old clothes new life with supermarket dyes—and even transformed a leather jacket with shoe polish!

“A woman pretty much does everything”—Hanne realized why she, like many mothers, gets exhausted by chores

Snapdragon is excellent both as a border plant in flowerbeds and as a striking cut flower