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      <title>6 Finnish design lessons worth stealing, according to an interior architect</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Helsinki-based interior architect Ilkka Mälkiäinen has designed homes from his hometown to France and the UAE. Here, he shares the Finnish design ideas he returns to again and again—from timeless materials and lighting to art, furniture, and the pieces worth living with for decades. The best part: they’re easy to steal for your own home wherever you live.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Taina Snellman-Langenskiöld and Chris Langenskiöld bought a dilapidated gem and transformed it into a beautiful event venue. Billnäs Gård aims to awaken the senses and nurture well-being.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:10:19 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Quiz: You know what you like—but what’s your design personality?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Are you drawn to clever function, natural materials, bold color, or objects with a story? Take our quiz to discover the design personality that feels most like you—inspired by the ideas and instincts that shape Finnish homes.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:15:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Where creativity lives: Inside the homes of 6 Finnish artists and designers</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:17:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:12:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Looking for shared bedroom ideas that offer more privacy than classic bunk beds or two beds placed side by side? These three clever rooms use sleeping nooks, a glass wall, and a bunk bed divider to give each child a space of their own, with room to express their personality and decorate in their own style.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:40:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>11 clever shoe storage ideas to inspire your home</title>
      <description><![CDATA[What do an old fish crate, a retro dresser, and an A-frame ladder have in common? You can turn them all into shoe racks! We’ve gathered ideas for storing your shoes in clever new ways.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Remember Grandma’s old Singer? 13 clever ideas for vintage sewing machine tables</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Give an old sewing machine table a new role as a side table, dining table, potting bench, or even a handwashing station. Check out these ideas from Finnish homes!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:30:13 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>One bedroom short? A glass wall and a loft made room for two kids</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A low ceiling doesn’t have to rule out a loft. By borrowing an alcove from a walk-in closet and dividing the long, narrow room with a glass wall, this family’s two children both got rooms of their own.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The plate wall is back: fall’s coziest decorating trend blends nostalgia, reuse, and standout style</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Turn mismatched and meaningful plates into a striking wall display! These plate wall ideas blend nostalgia, reuse, and easy styling for a warm fall refresh.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:24:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>No cup without a flourish: Raija Uosikkinen’s remarkable Arabia career</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Over her 40-year career at Arabia, decorative artist Raija Uosikkinen created designs for hundreds of pieces. The classics endure, and new collector favorites keep emerging.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:18:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>7 rental decorating tips to make your home feel like yours—the lighting idea that transforms almost any room</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A rental apartment can feel temporary, as if it isn’t quite yours. Helsinki-based interior architect Emilia Lonka shares small, easy ways to tailor a rental home to your taste.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:10:24 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>“What secret are you hiding in here?” the carpenter joked about my storage plans</title>
      <description><![CDATA[I have always been fascinated by the nooks and crannies that give homes their character, and by clever ways of putting them to use. Here’s what I’ve learned in my own homes, writes managing editor Miia Kauhanen.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:02:21 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>10 smart storage ideas that create more space in a small home</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Clever hidden spots, roomy cabinetry, and smart hacks. When space is tight, storage requires especially thoughtful planning. Take inspiration from these Finnish homes!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:35:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>10 ways to bring nature into your home—the Finnish way</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:56:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Why biophilic design works—and what we can learn from Finnish homes</title>
      <description><![CDATA[How can your home support your well-being? Biophilic design reflects a way of thinking that comes naturally to many Finns—creating calm, restorative spaces through a closer connection with nature. Since our need for nature is deeply rooted, one answer is simple: bring more of it indoors.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:45:34 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>My secret love affair with floral sheets goes public at the cottage</title>
      <description><![CDATA[I’ve been hiding my secret affair for years. Sometimes I’ve tucked it away in the closet, sometimes under bedspreads. At times, my bed has been pure white—my conscience along with it. In the end, though, I always gave in, writes editor-in-chief Jenny Brandt.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:30:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Small details, big charm—steal these decorating ideas from Finnish summer cottages</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Finnish summer cottages are full of simple, personal decorating ideas—from painted furniture and vintage finds to clever storage and handmade details. Take inspiration from these relaxed retreats and bring a little Nordic charm into your own home.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:30:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>“We knew we were buying a moldy house”—see how Tina and Juha restored their protected Loviisa gatehouse</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A willingness to leap in and a fearless approach to work have carried Tina and Juha into one adventure after another. With their Loviisa gatehouse finished, they are already restoring a city home in Italy and renovating a ruined church in southern France.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:30:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>10 imaginative kids’ bed ideas, from a treehouse to a pirate ship and a plywood-paneled nook</title>
      <description><![CDATA[When it comes to kids’ beds, imagination is the only limit. A child’s hobby or favorite interest can spark the idea, and even ready-made furniture can be customized to feel one of a kind. Browse these dreamy designs, where sweet dreams are all but guaranteed!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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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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      <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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      <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>
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      <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>
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