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Name: Viivi Arela Location: Helsinki, Finland Size: 230 sq ft room in a 805 sq ft apartment Years lived in: 1 year; Rented Living and working in a shared rental apartment hasn’t hindered Viivi’s creativity in personalizing her space. Pastel hues, simple silhouettes and inspiring color-coordinated vignettes lend to a peaceful and personal urban atmosphere, without (potentially landlord-upsetting) permanent modifications.

Name: Saana Sipilä & Olli Sallinen Location: Pohjola, Turku, Finland Size: 516 square feet Years lived in: 5 years; Rented Finnish textile designers Saana and Olli have made their home in a tiny yellow wooden house in Turku, Finland. Built in the 1890s, the space shows signs of age, but the couple’s thoughtful styling and furnishings compliment its well-worn appearance so well that one wouldn’t really want it any other way.

Remember the excitement when the [Sears/JCPenney/Delia*s/American Girl/insert your favorite childhood catalog of choice here] arrived? For me, that feeling is still alive and well. Last week, I eagerly awaited a certain special delivery, and I was not disappointed. In my mailbox I found an advance copy of the 2020 IKEA catalog, and today I get to share it with all of you. The catalog theme is Save Our Sleep, and it’s not hard to imagine why they’ve chosen that focus.

You don't necessarily need a refreshing glass of lemonade or blood orange sorbet to enjoy this fruity fad.

Thanks to this soothing shade, it's pretty easy being green.

Trust us, there's a power paint color for the entire family.

This has both form and function.

I'm an extrovert, but I need a little alone time to transition from work, errands, or social activities into home life.

They're trendy, pretty, and relatively affordable.

Aside from obvious signs like yellowing leaves, it’s difficult to determine your plant’s “mood,” but the Lua makes greenery-to-human communication pretty clear cut.

Awesome (and affordable!) pieces to add to your gallery wall.

Did someone say hygge?