From the outside, the building housing this apartment doesn’t stand out much. It’s the kind of place you might walk by without giving it a second glance. A beige façade, five floors, one of which is entirely occupied by offices and cafes. There’s no striking architecture, no ornate…
It’s rare for older adults to make big life changes, but this couple’s story is an inspiring exception to the rule. They met in their 50s, both carrying the weight of tough pasts—struggles with work, challenging relationships with former spouses, and financial hardships. Yet they decided to take…
There are some houses and apartments that just stick with you—they stay on your mind long after you first see them. This house is one of those for me. I’ve been staring at the photos for days now, imagining the family that lives here. I picture them having…
Imagine a peaceful winter scene. A small red cottage in Finland, surrounded by snowy woods. A chubby gray cat lounges by the window. A Christmas wreath hangs on the door. Smoke curls from the chimney, promising warmth inside. The scent of gingerbread fills the air, a teapot whistles…
In the city of Jyväskylä, Finland, with a population of around 143,000, there’s a woman named Jenna Pigg. She’s made waves across the country by buying a 100-year-old house all by herself and tackling the renovations single-handedly. Jenna’s story was featured in the Finnish interior magazine Meilläkotona. Jenna…
It’s not every day you hear about someone willingly leaving the city for a tiny village. And those who do often face a lot of judgment—family members who don’t get it and strangers throwing around criticisms. The main complaint? “Think about the kids! You’ve taken them away from…
This charming old house is tucked away in a remote spot called Steinsholt, Norway. No big cities nearby. Houses in this area stand alone along roads or high up in the mountains. The family living here has quite a story. Back in 2010, a woman named Vibecke went…
This mansion, built in 1799, is located near the small Swedish town of Hudiksvall, with a population of just over 15,000 people. Its special feature is its proximity to the Gulf of Bothnia. You can walk to the coastline, which is highly valued by the locals, in just…
Sometimes you come across homes that deeply touch your soul. You look at the pictures, imagine how people used to live here and still live today. You notice the objects and things, wander from one room to another… And you fill up with a special kind of warmth…
When you walk through the historical center of a big city, sometimes you wish you could see through the walls. Just looking at the beautiful facades of old buildings as a tourist feels like living in a distorted reality. What really lies behind those centuries-old walls? How do…
