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Mattilan talo yard flea market in Impiö — the best village in the world
The very first public event at Mattilan talo—a yard flea market—turned into an experience far bigger than its size would suggest. After all, what could be more important than people’s smiles, a welcoming atmosphere, and the cheerful hum of conversation?
Bed and breakfast in Ranua. And me..?
How many Finnish teachers does it take to run a guesthouse in Ranua? The rationale behind making a complete U-turn.
Good things take time, even a hat rack
A story about how old often turns out to be better than new, and how good things come slowly. A shelf found in the barn is gradually turning into a coat rack in a recently renovated dressing room.
A beloved room has many names
One room, many names and stories. Reflections on a room at Mattila—on memories, and on how places live and change with the people who inhabit them.
On silence
What is silence, really, in an old house and in a remote—yet lively—rural village?
Dreams and new beginnings
What happens when a dream calls for a new beginning? A personal story of change, returning to one’s roots, and what courage really means.