Ida Valpas

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

Niina is hooked on crocheting flower hats: “Crocheting has become a way to avoid housework and unpleasant feelings”

A 90-euro rent gap forced Niina and her daughter to move: “I long for a room with a door I can close”

Mom and teen share a studio: “A big single-family house wasn’t right for me”

A painful breakup changed everything for author Anu Joenpolvi: “I decided I would spend the rest of my life alone”

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

Knitted Mona Lisa? Finnish knitter’s skillful sweaters are wearable art

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

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

Over 500 My Little Ponies—and a pony tattoo: “I’m that boring aunt whose My Little Ponies aren’t for playing”

Designer Annika Tickle swapped fashion for Moomin mugs: “Tove Jansson’s signature style remains intact from head to tail”

190 Moomin mugs—and counting! Marjut’s treasured collection displayed behind tempered glass for protection

Here is how to get the best price for your Moomin mug—get expert tips for buying and selling!

What’s the most expensive Moomin mug? We listed 9 of the most valuable and rare ones—plus a new surprise!

Moomin mug mania: a collector’s guide to Finland’s favorite cup

Former manager Anette moved to the archipelago after burnout: “Everything I want is right here”

An impressive homemade acoustic wall—here’s how dozens of folded books were put to good use

Wonderful crocheted houseplants—“Sometimes, for a split second, I’m about to water them too”

This veterinarian couple’s house is home to 29 pets—and an aquarium in the shower!

Leena bought used kitchen cabinets second-hand: “When your wallet is thin, your imagination has to be rich”

Every room in Riitta's home is decorated with her favorite color: “Everything green calls me”

“I make giant planters from leftover materials” – Marika crafts stylish DIY planters for large houseplants using buckets and mortar