Crazy kids, seawater is around +14°C and they just wanted to swim. Last autumns best sale bargains were those neoprene suits. With those on, swimming in a cold seawater is (almost) okay.This weekend I changed cottages outdoor lamps, new ones looks muc…

It´s friday, the day when we are leaving to country side. After work we are packing the car and if the traffic is okay, it takes about two and half / three hours to get there. Our tiny cottage has stolen our hearts but also it has divided my blog in t…

My favorite outdoor products comes from Swedish Röshults. Yes, I have expensive taste… but reality is that I have tight budget so here´s some ideas for my budget-friendly summer kitchen:Black Garpen table and black rubber sink from Ikea (…

For the latest Deko magazine I made a styling for all green thumbs. With a copper spray paint I made a simple paint diy for a basic (cheap) zinc watering can, bought from Clas Ohlson. Be patient when use spray paint. First spray just thin layers, …

Happy but exhausted. Most of the painting is now done and also summer houses sauna´s new patio is almost ready. One step and bannister are still unfinished but you can already see what´s coming. Best part, of course is the sea view.Past four day…

Kekkilä (a Finnish company specialised in growing mediums and mulches) sent their Plant Shelf to me. I´m fan of these multipurpose products, which of course, are made for pots and plants but here in our summer house this also works perfectly as a sid…

I worked like a machine for three days. My plan was just paint few walls, just test the paint but then… I painted the sauna house and almost entire main house. Only back of the house and some details still needs paint. Dark grey (Vinha 612X) paint ca…

Some inspiring shapes and colors. Marble shopping board I bought for my last photo shoot and Nick Fraser´s terracotta pot is my everlasting favorite. Tomorrow is already May and I´m pretty sure we have summer sooooon!***Muotoja ja värejä, tosin ei …