Category Archives: Children

Eye on Töölö library

I was seven when I got my first library card. Today I use the “new” library card that I got at the age of 10 or 12, where my signature is still oh so very girlish and childish. During my life I have

Eye on Töölö library

I was seven when I got my first library card. Today I use the “new” library card that I got at the age of 10 or 12, where my signature is still oh so very girlish and childish. During my life I have

Lux Helsinki and freezing temperatures are back!

It is minus 17 celsius degrees, which feels like -25 c because of the wind. The sky is crystal clear and the houses in the centre of Helsinki are full of color. Lux Helsinki and freezing cold winter weather are

Lux Helsinki and freezing temperatures are back!

It is minus 17 celsius degrees, which feels like -25 c because of the wind. The sky is crystal clear and the houses in the centre of Helsinki are full of color. Lux Helsinki and freezing cold winter weather are

Helsinki City Museum, a place to stay and play at

Helsinki City Museum is experimental, child friendly, free of charge, open every day, located in the heart of the city, fun, place to hang out, inspiring and more like a friend or a living room, than just a regular museum.

Helsinki City Museum, a place to stay and play at

Helsinki City Museum is experimental, child friendly, free of charge, open every day, located in the heart of the city, fun, place to hang out, inspiring and more like a friend or a living room, than just a regular museum.

Allas Sea Pool – swimming in the heart of Helsinki

This year, 2016, has been a real celebration of the Finnish sauna culture in Helsinki. First in March was organized the very first Helsinki Sauna Day (don’t miss the next one in October 29th!), a day when private saunas opened their

Allas Sea Pool – swimming in the heart of Helsinki

This year, 2016, has been a real celebration of the Finnish sauna culture in Helsinki. First in March was organized the very first Helsinki Sauna Day (don’t miss the next one in October 29th!), a day when private saunas opened their

Folklore in the Finnish capital at Seurasaari

White nights, midsummer magic, old traditions and Finnish folklore. I ran into all of those on Midsummer day in Seurasaari Open-Air Museum located just a few steps from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. We head there with my family

Folklore in the Finnish capital at Seurasaari

White nights, midsummer magic, old traditions and Finnish folklore. I ran into all of those on Midsummer day in Seurasaari Open-Air Museum located just a few steps from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. We head there with my family

Art for the whole family at Kiasma

Art is a way of relaxation for me – I have been going to museums and galleries since child and drawing and painting are two things that I love to do. You forget the time when you concentrate on art.

Art for the whole family at Kiasma

Art is a way of relaxation for me – I have been going to museums and galleries since child and drawing and painting are two things that I love to do. You forget the time when you concentrate on art.

More reasons to love Käpylä – Cafe Sose

We moved to Käpylä (in Finnish “pine cone land”) almost 6 years ago, and I have fallen in love with this neighbourhood, because of the beautiful architecture, the best neighbours ever, the surrounding nature, the squirrels, the great spotted woodpeckers

More reasons to love Käpylä – Cafe Sose

We moved to Käpylä (in Finnish “pine cone land”) almost 6 years ago, and I have fallen in love with this neighbourhood, because of the beautiful architecture, the best neighbours ever, the surrounding nature, the squirrels, the great spotted woodpeckers

Sunny start for the year 2016!

Happy new year! After spending almost the whole Christmas at home with feverish children, I love to go outdoors and enjoy the cold winter days that are finally here. It even snowed for the first time so much, that it

Sunny start for the year 2016!

Happy new year! After spending almost the whole Christmas at home with feverish children, I love to go outdoors and enjoy the cold winter days that are finally here. It even snowed for the first time so much, that it

Christmas spirit in Helsinki

Helsinki is a real Christmas city! The preparations start at the end of november when suddenly all the Christmas lights are turned on and the dark evenings doesn’t seem so dark anymore. I’m a Christmas person, it is my medicine

Christmas spirit in Helsinki

Helsinki is a real Christmas city! The preparations start at the end of november when suddenly all the Christmas lights are turned on and the dark evenings doesn’t seem so dark anymore. I’m a Christmas person, it is my medicine

Colourful kites and happy people at the kite festival

Helsinki’s very first kite festival, Leijafestivaali, was organized yesterday 22nd August 2015 at Kaivopuisto park. It was one of those events that make you love Helsinki more, and the people in it. Behind the event are three friends of mine,

Colourful kites and happy people at the kite festival

Helsinki’s very first kite festival, Leijafestivaali, was organized yesterday 22nd August 2015 at Kaivopuisto park. It was one of those events that make you love Helsinki more, and the people in it. Behind the event are three friends of mine,

Café Siili, the café Käpylä has been dreaming of

There is a new café in town! It is called Kahvila Siili (café hedgehog) and it is located in the stone foundation of a little wooden house in the middle of the Wooden Käpylä. We have always talked with my friends

Café Siili, the café Käpylä has been dreaming of

There is a new café in town! It is called Kahvila Siili (café hedgehog) and it is located in the stone foundation of a little wooden house in the middle of the Wooden Käpylä. We have always talked with my friends

Foggy Sunday in Suomenlinna

The sea is full of surprises. Two weeks ago on a sunny Sunday we decided to enjoy the good weather and head to Suomenlinna, my beloved fortress islands. With a group of friends we admired the sparkling sea during the ferry ride

Foggy Sunday in Suomenlinna

The sea is full of surprises. Two weeks ago on a sunny Sunday we decided to enjoy the good weather and head to Suomenlinna, my beloved fortress islands. With a group of friends we admired the sparkling sea during the ferry ride