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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 33m

Stencils let you create a stunning decorative finish with astonishing ease. This wooden chest was adorned with plant motifs for an everlasting summer.

Worn pine chest? Transform it with paint and stencils—try blogger Katja Rinkinen’s easy method

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 1h

A salt lantern gets a beautifully frosted look in no time: besides the glass jar, all you need is ordinary table salt and glue.

Craft a frosted salt lantern from a jar with glue and salt

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 2h

Is this the loveliest yard decoration for fall? “Heather-spruces are super quick and easy to make,” says Satu Räikkönen.

Spruces from heather?! Satu created these clever heather-spruces from just one pot of calluna—here’s how you can do it too!

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 3h

The cutest pumpkin of the season is on your sofa! This plump pillow is knitted entirely in the knit stitch using a fuzzy yarn.

Fall for this plush pumpkin pillow—so easy to knit

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 4h

A wall-mounted bedside table saves floor space and makes cleaning the bedroom easier. The bedside table is made of wood and jute fabric.

Make a sleek wall-mounted bedside table that fits even the smallest space

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 6h

Get ready for Halloween by painting some scary-looking bottles. When you add a string of lights inside, the cats and other oddities shine with an extra glow.

Light up your window or garden with spooky Halloween bottles

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 12h

We’ve gathered five beautifully decorated bedrooms from our home features— which bedding style do you find most inviting?

Serene or bold? 5 bedspread ideas to transform your bedroom

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 14h

How do you arrange paintings, and how much does art cost? Professionals explain how to decorate with art and what kinds of finds you can discover.

Add joy to your walls—discover tips for artful decorating

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 16h

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 · 16h

The indoor azalea is a lovely blooming houseplant that has been bred into many different colors. Read our instructions on caring for and growing indoor azaleas.

Keep your indoor azalea thriving—care tips for long-lasting blooms

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 16h

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 · 17h

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 · 17h

When food writer Tara Junker and her partner bought their home, the kitchen mattered more than size. They stayed in the studio even after having a baby.

Foodie’s cozy family studio: “Every single inch is in use, but I’m happy we stayed here”

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 17h

You can upcycle an old vase into a rustic pot with a texture paste and chalk paint—check out blogger Katja Rinkinen’s instructions.

You have to try this: turn an old vase into a rustic clay pot with this easy tutorial

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 18h

On my list now are three easy and affordable renovations: a full-wall bookshelf, a slatted headboard, and tiling the backsplash, writes Anni Alatalo.

Column | My renovation list right now: 3 small-budget makeovers that make a big difference

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 18h

Super easy craft tutorial! Make ghost lights for your Halloween party using ordinary copy paper. You’ll also need glue, a marker, and a string of lights.

Spook up Halloween with ghost lights: easy paper ghosts for a sweetly eerie glow

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 19h

Zanzibar gem is among the hardiest, easiest houseplants to care for. Do you already own one?

Zanzibar gem thrives even in dim corners—here’s how to care for it and propagate from rhizomes or cuttings

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 19h

Well-known KonMari enthusiast Mira Ahjoniemi has carefully planned the number and placement of every item in her home. Take a peek inside!

Mira moved from a large single-family home to just 43 square meters—here’s how she trimmed her belongings to a minimum

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 20h

After burnout and the hectic years, Maiju studied interior design and switched her style from romantic country to modern. Can you guess her favorite color?

After job burnout and the hectic family years, Maiju studied interior design—“At home, I don’t need stimulation or aggravations”

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 21h

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 · 21h

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 · 22h

These lovely Bunny socks are knit with pink and white yarn. You can decorate the bunny ears with sequins for some extra bling—and add a pom pom tail, of course!

Are these the cutest socks ever? Knit the Bunny socks for a child or yourself

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 23h

This round picnic basket is quick to make and perfect for carrying or storage. Check out these easy instructions!

Crocheted picnic basket with a sturdy handle and plywood base—make it and take it anywhere!

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 1d

This display cabinet from the 90s needed a new look. The cabinet’s style was completely transformed with a dark linseed oil paint shade. See the instructions!

Give a cherry-finish bookshelf a modern makeover with black linseed oil paint

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Kotona_living @kotonaliving.bsky.social · 1d

When Finns Mira and Eetu Tammenoksa reorganized their 1980-built detached house layout, they managed to stay under a thousand euros.

From a walk-in closet to a children’s room: Mira and Eetu’s creative transformation topped off by a showstopping mural

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