Nordic Lifestyle What does everyday life look like in the Nordics? Get to know Finnish customs, from coffee breaks to sauna nights, meet people who have made Finland home, and find places worth a visit. Along the way, gather ideas for spending time in nature and enjoying life at home. Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:03:07 +0000 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:07:39 +0000 Laminas_Feed_Writer 2 (https://getlaminas.org) https://www.kotona.com/categories/nordic-lifestyle How often should you vacuum? Experts share a rule of thumb Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:03:07 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/how-often-should-you-vacuum https://www.kotona.com/articles/how-often-should-you-vacuum 0 If it takes a minute, do it now—the rule that makes home life easier Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:29:18 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/one-minute-rule https://www.kotona.com/articles/one-minute-rule 0 How often should you dust your home? Finnish cleaning pros weigh in Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:24:55 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/how-often-should-you-dust https://www.kotona.com/articles/how-often-should-you-dust 0 Heikki Orvola on glassmaking: “The sketches were the sheet music, and the designer was the conductor” Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:18:19 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/heikki-orvola https://www.kotona.com/articles/heikki-orvola 0 How often should you clean your toilet? “It’s hygienic and considerate of others,” says an expert Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:53:19 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/how-often-should-you-clean-your-toilet https://www.kotona.com/articles/how-often-should-you-clean-your-toilet 0 A two-bedroom home for five—this Finnish family gave up the sofa to make room for clothes Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:30:56 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/clothing-storage-for-pinjas-family-of-five https://www.kotona.com/articles/clothing-storage-for-pinjas-family-of-five 0 How often should you change your sheets? The pros’ rule of thumb Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:53:17 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/how-often-should-you-change-your-sheets https://www.kotona.com/articles/how-often-should-you-change-your-sheets 0 This Finnish couple moved to their cottage in retirement: “We never get bored” Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:53:08 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/the-martikainens-moved-to-their-cottage https://www.kotona.com/articles/the-martikainens-moved-to-their-cottage 0 Finnish sculptor and designer Matias Karsikas on glass: “What fascinates me is its fluidity and the way it flows” Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:31:49 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/sculptor-matias-karsikas https://www.kotona.com/articles/sculptor-matias-karsikas 0 Inherited design, thrifted finds, and bold color—inside Finnish musician Vilma Jää’s everyday life Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:53:27 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/vilma-jaa-everyday-life https://www.kotona.com/articles/vilma-jaa-everyday-life 0 Where to begin decluttering? Get inspired by this 25-point list Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:44:00 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/decluttering-list https://www.kotona.com/articles/decluttering-list 0 Heikki found peace on his own island—with a 200-year-old storehouse brought across the ice, log by log Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:16:42 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/heikki-kupiainens-island-cabin https://www.kotona.com/articles/heikki-kupiainens-island-cabin 0 After her divorce, Tuulikki kept living with her ex-in-laws: “Am I the only person in Finland who lives like this?” Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:56:52 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/at-home-with-former-in-laws https://www.kotona.com/articles/at-home-with-former-in-laws 0 Eija’s island cabin in Lapland is a true escape—and getting there takes a 25-mile boat ride Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:24:27 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/eija-leivos-island-cabin-on-lake-inari https://www.kotona.com/articles/eija-leivos-island-cabin-on-lake-inari 0 “I’m sad that I live so far from my grandchildren”—Anne envies grandparents who can just have the grandkids over Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:21:18 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/long-distance-grandma-experiences https://www.kotona.com/articles/long-distance-grandma-experiences 0 Glass artist Laura Laine: “Glass is both fascinating and maddeningly challenging” Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:34:30 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/glass-artist-laura-laine https://www.kotona.com/articles/glass-artist-laura-laine 0 Marianne Huotari on living her dream as an artist: “Ceramics, art, and life have become entwined like a wild bouquet” Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:15:55 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/marianne-huotari-ceramics https://www.kotona.com/articles/marianne-huotari-ceramics 0 Leo brings wooden animals to life with a chainsaw: “I realized you can make anything out of wood” Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:15:26 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/leo-lopponen-chainsaw-animal-sculptures https://www.kotona.com/articles/leo-lopponen-chainsaw-animal-sculptures 0 The history of Finnish coffee consumption: How Finns became the world’s biggest coffee drinkers Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:28:59 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/the-history-of-finnish-coffee-consumption https://www.kotona.com/articles/the-history-of-finnish-coffee-consumption 0 The Pulli family moved to their cottage full-time: “The move freed up a lot of time in everyday life” Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:28:42 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/pulli-family-moved-to-cottage-full-time-freed-up-time https://www.kotona.com/articles/pulli-family-moved-to-cottage-full-time-freed-up-time 0 How often should you clean your bathroom? Experts say once a week is the sweet spot Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:50:40 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/how-often-should-you-clean-the-bathroom https://www.kotona.com/articles/how-often-should-you-clean-the-bathroom 0 Laura left her pet food CEO job and moved to an island farm with her spouse: “There’s no pressure to perform here” Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:28:38 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/laura-stromberg-left-ceo-job-for-island-farm https://www.kotona.com/articles/laura-stromberg-left-ceo-job-for-island-farm 0 How often should you change towels? Cleaning pros also share a simple drying tip Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:04:52 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/how-often-should-towels-be-changed https://www.kotona.com/articles/how-often-should-towels-be-changed 0 How often should you wash your windows? Cleaning pros have a crystal-clear answer Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:56:26 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/how-often-should-you-wash-your-windows https://www.kotona.com/articles/how-often-should-you-wash-your-windows 0 Always messy at home? These easy decluttering tips will help you get started Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:54:23 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/decluttering-tips-for-messy-home https://www.kotona.com/articles/decluttering-tips-for-messy-home 0 How often should you mop your floors? Cleaning pros explain Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:31:52 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/how-often-should-you-mop-your-floors https://www.kotona.com/articles/how-often-should-you-mop-your-floors 0 Grandma’s old log house was brought back to life: “At least five generations have lived on this hill, and I’m part of that continuum” Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:11:56 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/riikka-niko-grandmothers-old-log-house-home https://www.kotona.com/articles/riikka-niko-grandmothers-old-log-house-home 0 Can pets go in the sauna? A veterinarian explains the risks Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:54:32 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/can-pets-go-in-the-sauna https://www.kotona.com/articles/can-pets-go-in-the-sauna 0 From porridge and potatoes to fish-stick debates: How school meals became part of Finland’s national identity Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:34:24 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/finnish-school-meals https://www.kotona.com/articles/finnish-school-meals 0 Kathrin Deter on the quiet genius of Finnish homes: “Drying seems to be a point of national pride for Finns” Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:07:44 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/kathrin-deter-finnish-homes-household-inventions https://www.kotona.com/articles/kathrin-deter-finnish-homes-household-inventions 0 A few minutes a day keeps the chaos away—a professional organizer says these quick daily resets make all the difference Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:04:57 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/quick-tidying-method https://www.kotona.com/articles/quick-tidying-method 0 Pet sauna day! 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