This charming little house (just 56 square meters, or about 600 square feet) belongs to Finnish historian and writer Jaana Torninoja-Latola. She has spent her life in Eura’s rustic Finnish countryside, a secluded area near the Gulf of Bothnia known for its Scandinavian architectural heritage. Jaana and her old yet…
This charming red wooden house, painted in the classic Scandinavian style, is located in Isokyrö—a rural town 400 km (250 miles) north of Helsinki and a 40-minute drive from the Bothnian Bay coastline. Living here is Kaisa Havina and her 10-year-old son, Villi. Kaisa grew up in this…
This century-old house is located in the Stockholm suburb of Huddinge, a quiet and peaceful area just a 20-minute ride from the city center on the high-speed commuter train. Looking at the serene photos of the surrounding nature, it’s hard to believe that Sweden’s bustling capital is so…
This historic house is nestled in a secluded spot called Vårsta, a quiet suburb of Stockholm with a population of 2,400. At first glance, it looks like any other home in the area—an aged tile roof, a cream-colored facade, and a well-kept garden with fruit trees. A winding…
This old wooden house, painted in a deep brick-red hue, is located in Riihimäki, Finland, a town with a population of around 28,000. Inside, you’ll find a home filled with old and secondhand treasures—even the furniture is pre-owned. Yet, despite its vintage charm, the interior doesn’t feel outdated…
This story is truly inspiring—a woman with a modest income, raising her young son alone, rented a run-down 1920s house and turned it into a cozy home with her own hands. She had plenty of reasons to give up. A difficult divorce, limited savings, no job, no property,…
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…
