Ida Valpas

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

“How can there possibly be so much stuff?”—clearing out their big house changed Kati Jukarainen’s relationship with possessions

Kirsi renovated her kitchen for under a thousand euros: “I did the renovation myself, on a single parent’s budget”

Asta turned her white home all-black—she even replaced her dishes: “Looking at my home fills me with happiness”

Kitchen renovation for about €400: Veera gave the kitchen of her wooden home a beautiful makeover on a small budget

Irene turned her home entirely blue: “My biggest fear is the ordinary”

Taught to knit by his wife—now he knits for his new love using his late wife’s teachings

Kids’ room turned home pub! After their son moved out, Kari and Elina transformed the empty room into their dream hangout

Family crocheted a 90th-birthday blanket for Sakari that became his heavenly veil: ”Having your own granny square in Grandpa’s blanket was an honor”

Where to begin decluttering? Get inspired by this 25-point list

Dream entryway: 3 inviting and functional entrances

The rule that keeps Paula’s entryway organized: “We focused especially on shoe storage”

Small and affordable entryway makeover: “I finally got the entryway I dreamed of 19 years ago during the toddler years”

Dog shower in the entryway: “The mudroom became the best room in our home”

58-year-old Päivi moved alone to a dilapidated granny’s cottage in the countryside—“The abandoned home instantly stole my heart”