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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 30m

A lantern stand with a concrete base can stay outdoors all year. Any bucket or bowl can serve as a mold for the concrete base. Follow these easy instructions.

Brighten dark evenings with a sparkling lantern walkway: build a lantern stand that won’t budge in strong winds

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 1h

Amanda meticulously planned her tiny bathroom so every jar could have its own spot. Read the renovation story!

Tiny bathroom, big style: Amanda’s rosy reno with a spot for every jar

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 3h

A dwarf umbrella tree is a fun plant that even beginners can handle! Check out these tips on caring for, watering, and fertilizing dwarf umbrella tree.

How to keep your dwarf umbrella tree lush for the long haul

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 5h

Homegrown loofah makes a sponge that is both pleasantly soft yet still abrasive, Marjo says. Are you familiar with the luffa plant?

Loofahs for the family: “Two months after sowing, they were climbing the curtains”

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 6h

These ballerina socks will definitely make your little giftee’s eyes sparkle. These dreamy socks will make pirouettes feel oh-so-soft. Check out the pattern!

Soft steps, sweetie! These ballerina socks will be danced threadbare

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 6h

Ears, eyes, and most importantly... spots! Knit these adorable children’s wool socks to delight any little dog-lover.

Woof woof! These cheerful Dalmatian wool socks will keep little feet warm

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 11h

Finland-based Kirsi Adamsson got excited about making fabric pumpkins for home décor, and now she’s also creating them with lace doilies.

Kirsi’s adorable recycled-fabric pumpkins: “I often make them while watching TV”

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 12h

Lovingly built, the yard structure is the rustic little sister to the Rautalin family’s old log house.

A yard sauna with all the comforts! This new-old outbuilding—complete with a sauna, kitchen, and round stove—feels like a cottage in your own yard.

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 23h

When decorating her new small two-room apartment, Anna-Maria Arjasto took inspiration from a bright yellow Tamara Aladin vase from her mother and the 1960s.

Less clutter, more charm: Anna-Maria’s small two-room apartment keeps only what truly matters

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 1d

A lantern stand with a concrete base can stay outdoors all year. Any bucket or bowl can serve as a mold for the concrete base. Follow these easy instructions.

Brighten dark evenings with a sparkling lantern walkway: build a lantern stand that won’t budge in strong winds

www.kotona.com

Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 1d

A dwarf umbrella tree is a fun plant that even beginners can handle! Check out these tips on caring for, watering, and fertilizing dwarf umbrella tree.

How to keep your dwarf umbrella tree lush for the long haul

www.kotona.com

Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 2d

First, walls went away, then upper kitchen cabinets, and now even traditional toilets. We gathered 9 home features you rarely see in newly built Finnish houses.

9 home features you hardly see anymore in Finnish homes—even the nation’s point of pride is fading away

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 3d

This couple wanted to walk away from it all, yet they found themselves living in an old factory at Kellokoski Ironworks.

A dream home at Kellokoski Ironworks: “It feels like living in Italy”

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 3d

For decades, half of this house waited for Lisa Fröjdö to recall an old dream and make it whole. Now, a family of three calls this renovated home their own.

Saved from demolition: Lisa and Patrik transformed an abandoned log house into a gem—“The work takes time, and that’s how it should be.”

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 3d

First, walls went away, then upper kitchen cabinets, and now even traditional toilets. We gathered 9 home features you rarely see in newly built Finnish houses.

9 home features you hardly see anymore in Finnish homes—even the nation’s point of pride is fading away

www.kotona.com

Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 4d

This couple wanted to walk away from it all, yet they found themselves living in an old factory at Kellokoski Ironworks.

A dream home at Kellokoski Ironworks: “It feels like living in Italy”

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 4d

For decades, half of this house waited for Lisa Fröjdö to recall an old dream and make it whole. Now, a family of three calls this renovated home their own.

Saved from demolition: Lisa and Patrik transformed an abandoned log house into a gem—“The work takes time, and that’s how it should be.”

www.kotona.com

Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 4d

Anna Palmén found her dream home high above Turku’s rooftops. Its decor is an eclectic blend of oriental rugs, bold colors, and heirloom pieces.¬

From crisis zones to a bohemian attic: “When I get home, I always spend the first few days alone”

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 5d

The couple found decorating their bedroom tricky because each wall had a door. See how an interior designer fixed the problem!

A dark gray roof and multiple functions – check out this bedroom transformation

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 5d

Chinese money plant is a trendy and striking houseplant that’s easy to care for, making it suitable for beginners. Read the care instructions here.

Meet Chinese money plant: the perfect easy-care houseplant for beginners

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 5d

Niina discovered that a hat made from six granny squares or flower motifs has the most comfortable shape. The best results come from trusting your intuition.

Niina is hooked on crocheting flower hats: “Crocheting has become a way to avoid housework and unpleasant feelings”

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 5d

False shamrock enchants with its gorgeous leaves and adorable blooms. Are you familiar with this plant?

False shamrock: how to help it thrive and what to do in winter—expert tips

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 5d

Anna Palmén found her dream home high above Turku’s rooftops. Its decor is an eclectic blend of oriental rugs, bold colors, and heirloom pieces.¬

From crisis zones to a bohemian attic: “When I get home, I always spend the first few days alone”

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 5d

“We decorate our home as much as possible with supplies we already have on hand,” says our Halloween-loving AD Elina. See her spooky season ideas on a budget 🎃

11 easy, budget-friendly Halloween decorations: tips from a thrifty Halloween lover!

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 6d

This classic wall-mounted bench is made from oak boards and plywood. It’s both a beautiful design element and a practical surface for important items.

More surface space and seating for your entryway—build a wall-mounted bench with our step-by-step guide

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