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    <description>Let the best interior design ideas surprise you and transform your home. Explore our tips for decorating children's rooms, living rooms, and bedrooms. Find something new and inspiring!</description>
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      <title>Goodbye, yellowed pine and overgrown yard: Finnish couple’s 1970s lakeside cabin makeover</title>
      <description><![CDATA[On Lake Vesijärvi, Kirsi and Jukka gave a 1970s lakeside cabin a bright new life: “The floor plan has been completely reworked, and the light colors make the space feel larger”]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:23:13 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The Finnish way to decorate? Start with the mug you use every morning</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Invest in an everyday mug and choose the things you touch every day with care, writes our managing editor Anu Karttunen as she shares 11 tried-and-true decorating lessons.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:08:06 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>12 stylish wall-plate display ideas—from vintage Arabia to flea market finds</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Annual plates from Finnish brand Arabia, alongside various collectibles and ceramic flower plaques—some collect decorative plates on purpose, others end up with them through inheritance. We looked to real Finnish homes for smart ways to hang and display them.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:32:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Tiny cabin, clever living: 8 space-saving decor ideas from Finnish cottages</title>
      <description><![CDATA[In Finland, summer homes tend to be modest rather than luxurious. These small cabins are made comfortable and efficient by favoring multifunctional pieces and limiting clutter—or hiding it cleverly.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:03:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Unsure about Ultima Thule? Set a fresh table with this textured-glass classic</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Kotona’s interiors editor Natalia Rehbinder set the table with the iconic—and now very on-trend—Ultima Thule series designed by Tapio Wirkkala. “Tableware brings more joy at the table than in the cupboard.”]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>From concrete cube to color: Jenni and Milla’s loft makeover—“From ceiling to floor, it was nothing but gray and bleak”</title>
      <description><![CDATA[When Jenni Pehkonen and Milla Sandt stepped into their new loft apartment, all that was finished was raw concrete. The couple egged each other on to make bold color choices and avoid anything conventional.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:34:09 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Beyond neutrals: 9 standout color ideas from last year’s home tours</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Nordic homes have a reputation: light wood, soft whites, a calm wash of beige. But bold color is having a moment in Finnish homes—get inspired by these high-impact ideas!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:05:44 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>A black sauna? See 10 modern sauna ideas from Finnish homes and cabins</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A black sauna might sound bold, but it doesn’t need to feel gloomy. Dark tones create a cocoon-like calm. See ten striking saunas where pale wood, tile, and nature soften the look!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:32:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>“The end result looks more original than the original”: Maria revives a 1970s fireplace with moss‑green tile</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The living room became a mossy cave and the fireplace got a dramatic makeover when interior designer Maria Friström bought her 1970s duplex. “I never start from the idea that something old is bad.”]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:20:29 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Worn by toddlers, teens and grandmas—why Marimekko prints are everyday staples and a national treasure in Finland</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Unikko, Tasaraita, Kaivo, Puketti... Experiences of Marimekko prints cut across generations. The prints also spark strong feelings.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:24:09 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Got old Marimekko fabric lying around? It could be a treasure—see 5 collector favorites</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Some Marimekko prints never fade from memory. Customers often come looking for patterns they remember from childhood, says Taina Vuorela of Helsinki-based secondhand shop Muija. At the end of the story, she reveals which vintage prints are the most coveted.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:31:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Show off your thrifted treasures: 17 smart ways to display bowls and cups</title>
      <description><![CDATA[When dozens of blown-glass cups, glass vases, Moomin mugs, or tin canisters start gathering at home, where could you put them on beautiful display? We picked our favorite ideas from Finnish homes with a collector’s spirit.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:58:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Everyday beauty, the Finnish way: 15 serene and organized laundry spaces</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A laundry station can fit into a kitchen or bathroom corner, too. Steal the best ideas for beautiful utility spaces from real Finnish homes!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Annika built a shoe shelf her family of six will actually use—even size-48 rubber boots fit</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Tired of entryway chaos, the Finnish mother of four built a clever shoe shelf for her family. The finishing touch in the refreshed entryway is a painting on contractor’s paper.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>How the Mariskooli bowl became a phenomenon—and why collectors covet three colors</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The origins of the Mariskooli are partly shrouded in mystery. That hasn’t stopped the bowl from becoming one of Finland’s most popular glass objects. Rare colors also carry monetary value.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:11:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Paint a story, build in play, use every corner: clever ideas for the kids’ room</title>
      <description><![CDATA[With a few small tweaks, a child’s room becomes a space that invites movement, play, and daydreams. We’ve gathered ideas that transform a wall, a cabinet, and even awkward nooks into a child’s own adventure land.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:44:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>One person’s trash is another’s treasure: 8 smart reuse ideas for DIY and remodeling</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Are there items in your home gathering dust? Extra lumber from a past project? Repurpose scraps to build a headboard, a greenhouse—or even a kitchen. Here are 8 ideas for turning old into new.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 10:30:21 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>20 easy, eye-catching bow ideas from an interiors editor</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Bows are having a moment—and they suit flower arrangements, holiday sweaters, table settings, and the tree, too. Best of all, you can save and reuse them again and again. Take a look!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:19:29 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>14 Christmas-ready wood stoves—peek inside cozy Finnish homes</title>
      <description><![CDATA[An old wood stove is the pride of the kitchen—and it simmers the very best Christmas porridge. It’s beautiful on its own too, as a serving surface or a base for holiday vignettes. We gathered 14 beautiful wood stoves from real homes.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:39:24 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Can you spot them all? Moomin designer hid five surprises in the Moomins’ 80th‑birthday illustration</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Moomins just turned 80! To mark the occasion, Moomin Arabia created a celebratory collection with more than a Moomin mug. Designer Parvati Pillai shares the playful details she tucked into the illustrations.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:06:34 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>14 beautiful Christmas decorating ideas to set the mood at home</title>
      <description><![CDATA[When it comes to Christmas decorations, more is often more. Add pieces little by little until your home wakes up on Christmas Eve morning in full splendor. Start setting the mood by lighting a candle.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:59:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>12 clever ways to use your Iittala Mariskooli—tips from an interiors editor</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Multiple Mariskoolis hiding in your cabinets? Take a look at our tips for putting them to use—in the kitchen and the bathroom, for everyday and for celebrations alike. In a new role, the classic bowl looks fresh again.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:42:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Granny-square chair, door curtain, and 5 more ways to beat the cold</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Handmade textiles and the treasures crafted by earlier generations are beautiful to behold—and they warm in many delightful ways.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:39:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>10 × traditional Finnish Christmas decorations—straw himmeli, paper angels, Santa’s elves and more!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Straw goats, angel chimes, and a paper flag garland on the Christmas tree—we’ve gathered some atmospheric images of traditional Finnish Christmas decorations. See how Christmas used to look in Finland (and still can!)]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>4 sea‑inspired candle holders—make them yourself with air-dry clay!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Candle holders shaped from air‑dry clay bring memories of beach days and rolling waves. We’ve rounded up instructions for four easy, personality‑packed crafts.]]></description>
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