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A Christmas tree seller gave us a 20-year holiday tradition—and the foolproof trick that keeps the needles on until Epiphany
Christmas cheer
Granny squares spruce up the tree! Turn the nostalgic squares into playful Christmas decorations
Mittens like jewelry
This winter’s sweetest mittens are decorated with spruce sprigs, hearts, and snow crystals
Mocha-frosted classic
The sweet square Finns can’t resist—how mokkapalat became a national crowd-pleaser
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Where ideas sprout
“Oh, you live in an amusement park!”—Meet the budget-friendly reclaimed garden that amazes year-round
One marker, many memories
I can’t knit without my stitch markers—they’re not just tools; they’re full of feelings and memories
Spruce it up
12 enchanting holiday greenery ideas: from eucalyptus spheres to a giant wreath
Wond-Elf-ul!
Riitta’s Christmas wonderland takes over the terrace: “The oldest elves date back 30 years”
Enchanting evergreens
Make a giant wreath to brighten your yard all winter—here’s how
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7 painting hacks: how a plastic bag and a paint edger might save the day
Abundance all around
Fanni’s 19th-century log house—“I don’t stress over it, I just focus on what brings joy”
Tiny magic at home
Invite the elves in! Craft a super adorable elf door with our easy instructions
Festive Frosty Florals
Enjoy your Christmas flowers outdoors! 3 frost-adorned Christmas flower arrangements
Make pigs fly
Craft nostalgic Scandinavian Christmas ornaments with a pig-shaped cookie cutter
Decked in red and green
Peek inside a vintage Christmas home in the countryside: “It feels like stepping into a photo taken a hundred years ago”
Make the straw last
Meet Maria, one of the few traditional straw goat makers: “This technique must be kept alive”
Round and round
Crocheted round rug—a T-shirt-yarn mat that brings cozy character to any space
Christmas all year
Christmas in April? I found it in the clearance bin
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Smitten with groundcover perennials: here’s how I’ve learned to help them thrive
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How an old house (and our curious house spirit) ended my fear of ghosts
Living big in small spaces
3 moves to smaller homes: Niina, Mira, and Sini share what they let go of—“I gave up my dishwasher”
Hang more with flair
A place for everything: build a wall rack for small essentials
Tiny nook, big adventure
Cowboy wallpaper, a hidden race track—how a dim alcove turned into a cozy kids’ room
A complete bedroom makeover
A designer’s surprise: this bedroom got a color refresh and a functional upgrade
A fresh start in a smaller space
A 90-euro rent gap forced Niina and her daughter to move: “I long for a room with a door I can close”
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If my childhood home’s table didn’t have a cotton table runner, it had a hand-crocheted lace doily—so why am I so conflicted about tablecloths?
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