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Socks like jewelry
The Necklace socks may look challenging but are surprisingly beginner-friendly—knit yours with this pattern
Cottage garden makeover
In this garden, peonies outshine the lake view—over 200 new varieties join grandma’s heirloom peonies
Classic black and white
These short-legged colorwork socks are the ideal house slippers—see how to knit them yourself
Joyful stripes
The long-legged Hullabaloo socks burst with color and are easy to knit
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A feast for the taste buds
A remote office, a DIY pizza oven, and enchanting flowerbeds: step into Laura and Sampo’s garden
Carried away by the waves
These long-legged colorwork socks capture the stormy sea—free pattern for wave socks!
Under the sea
Summery wool socks with a maritime twist—these delightful seahorses will warm you up on chilly evenings!
A modern backyard haven
“You have your own park in the backyard,” said a friend about Hannele and Hans’s garden
Spellbound by summer blooms
This terrace is an ode to lush, meadow-like container plantings—“When you grow your own seedlings, the sky’s the limit”
A gorgeously designed garden
From thick grass and ground elder to a vibrant garden: two passionate gardeners create a masterpiece
Flower paradise
“I wanted something beautiful in the yard without spending much,” says Laura—here’s how to grow a stunning mass of flowers on a small budget
Step into paradise
This 500-square-meter yard has room for everything: a swimming pool, a summer kitchen, a functional garden, and stunning planting areas
Play with clay
Let’s play ceramicist! Make beautiful air-dry clay bowls—no glazing or firing required
Smells like summer
Lavender sachets freshen your home without chemicals—place one in the wardrobe or under your pillow!
Thrifted finds al fresco
No to shiny and new, yes to rough edges and real life! Pirre and Marjo’s best thrifted finds end up in the family’s charming outdoor kitchen
A small rose garden
160 roses blooming in a city oasis—Päivi’s 450-square-meter garden is a fragrant masterpiece (and she shares her best tips)
Summer blooms
The flower whisperer’s incredible hanging baskets: How Maarit grows lush summer spheres
Flower art
Dried flower artwork—press flowers and create a summery piece
What an oasis!
This interior designer sleeps on her balcony, where vines curl and figs ripen
the excellent eggplant
Eggplant is easier than its reputation suggests—with these tips you will get a delicious harvest
An age-old herb
Nettle might surprise you with its versatility—here’s how to make the most of this gem in the kitchen, garden, and beauty!
From an everyday item to a collector’s piece
An Arabia milk jug was once found in almost every Finnish home—now the most coveted ones can cost over 1,000 euros
A professional’s garden
The natural way to grow tulips—insider tips from garden designer Jacqueline van der Kloet
A city cottage
Food writer Satu Koivisto’s allotment garden cottage is a paradise just a half-an-hour bike ride away from home: “I dreamed of this, and I got it”
Makeover
Clay pot painting: have fun with a playful checkered pattern
A heartfelt decoration
A symbol of love from yard twigs—make an easy heart-shaped wreath
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