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 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 Yet, despite its vintage charm, the interior doesn’t feel outdated…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,…
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…
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…
When you step into this small Finnish cottage, it feels like you’re stepping back in time. Flowered wallpaper, an old stove, mid-20th century furniture… And in the kitchen, instead of modern appliances, there’s a samovar and a hand-cranked coffee grinder. The old-fashioned interior is the work of the…
I love watching how simple people live — what kind of houses and apartments they have, how they arrange their life, what furniture they buy, and how they make their modest homes cozy with affordable things. Such stories always inspire me — first, you can find interesting ideas…
