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    <description>The Finnish Wooden House is a timeless favorite that evokes emotions in every generation of Finns. Step inside these classic houses and their unique atmosphere.</description>
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      <title>“We’ve become caretakers of the old”: Finnish couple’s colorful vintage home filled with rag rugs and inherited furniture</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The 1940s house won Suvi and Lari over the moment they stepped inside. The previous residents had put it in great shape while preserving the old style, so all the couple had to do was carry their things in.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:38:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>As if fate had brought Mushka to her dream home: “I couldn’t believe my eyes”</title>
      <description><![CDATA[As if guided by fate, Mushka found her family’s dream post-war house. Today the home is full of secondhand finds, and bringing each treasure home came with its own joyful story.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:03:13 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Peek inside this tattoo artist couple’s whimsical wooden home: “Our sense of humor truly blossoms in our decor”</title>
      <description><![CDATA[“More is more,” says Outi about the interior design in her and her spouse Juhani’s 1950s home. They’ve turned their home, called Kuusikumpu, into a space where cheerful wallpapers, thrift-store finds, and delightful design ideas brighten everyday life.]]></description>
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      <title>20 years, countless renovations—how this interior designer transformed a post-war house into a stylish, practical home</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Interior designer Kati Aaku knows from experience that practicality isn't an old wooden house's strong suit. That’s why she has developed ideas to make everyday life run more smoothly in her home.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 09:48:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Inside set designer’s joyful treasure trove: “Minimalism just isn’t for me”</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Set coordinator Meku Kauhanen’s atmospheric house springs to life at the end of the year. The entire home and yard fill with lights, and candles flicker on every table. “I’m always doing something—waving a paintbrush, wallpapering, or removing a wall,” says Meku.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:32:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Top hat on the Christmas tree: blogger Maria Meder’s whimsical holiday home</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Interior design blogger Maria Meder always decorates her home with genuine care for her family. The same philosophy also guides the way she creates the holiday ambiance.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:29:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Squirrels in the attic, a cellar about to collapse: 4 condemned houses rescued by bold renovators</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Who would believe these homes were once condemned? Take a peek at how they turned out when renovators trusted their vision and tackled a big challenge. “We fell in love with the place right away,” one resident says.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:49:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Kaisa and Aleksi transform an old wooden house into a summer home—“It’s as if our ancestors walk here with us”</title>
      <description><![CDATA[“I belong here,” Kaisa says of her summer retreat on family land. In their traditional post-war-era house, Kaisa and Aleksi blend cozy charm with a modern design flair.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 13:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The house that brings generations together—Villa Lotta is a family’s second home and grandma’s place</title>
      <description><![CDATA[This house’s story is anything but ordinary: it was bought so the grandparents could visit their daughter's family more often after they moved to the nautical town of Hanko, Finland. Villa Lotta, which serves as both a second home and grandma’s place, was renovated from the basement to the attic.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>“We wanted a house in its original condition that we could renovate ourselves”—Outi and Mikko traded their apartment for a charming 1950s home</title>
      <description><![CDATA[“Living in an apartment, we always had to leave if we wanted to be outside.” Outi Tuhkanen and Mikko Montén became only the second owners of a classic Finnish wooden house from 1953. They renovated every corner, and the yard’s wasted space turned into a “secret” spot for cooling off.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 08:49:38 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Ryijy rugs and a perfect pantry: how Kaisa turned her post-war house into a dream home</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Kaisa Havina’s heart beats for old homes, ryijy rugs, folk costumes, and the beauty of bygone days. She mostly renovated a post-war house in Isokyrö on her own, guided by the idea that if something isn’t broken, there’s no need to replace it. That’s why even the plastic flooring got a coat of paint.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 08:17:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Every item in this traditional Finnish wooden house has a story—“A home should look like it’s lived in”</title>
      <description><![CDATA[In Cyrila and Janne’s home, every object has a story. There isn’t a single corner in their traditional Finnish wooden house in Helsinki without an arrangement comprised of secondhand items.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:37:52 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>From doubts to success: the stunning transformation of an old Finnish wooden house</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The old wooden house of Janica and Michael Sandelin’s family was painted entirely red during its renovation, and bold colors were embraced inside as well. The house underwent a complete refurbishment, including a new floor plan.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:33:30 +0000</pubDate>
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