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Money Stopped Defining Who We Are
From Finland to the world, a look at how class, wealth, and taste have evolved. When money lost meaning, style and subtlety became the new status symbols.
10 Cultural Shifts We Should Actually Be Talking About
Culture isn’t just trends and nostalgia. From silence as luxury to algorithm-driven taste, here are 10 shifts shaping how we live, shop and imagine tomorrow.
We Loved Carrie. But the World Outgrew Her
The photo above is from my 2010 trip to New York – back when Sex and the City still felt like the city’s unofficial soundtrack.
Finland’s UX Is Emotional Bandwidth
There are things I love about Finland and things that quietly drive me insane. Some days, I feel completely at home here. Other days, I feel like I was born in the wrong country, in the wrong emotional climate, surrounded by too many polite silences and not enough verbal confirmation that people care about each…
Photo Fatigue: How a Generation Drowned in Memories They Never Touched
In a world of filters and reels, has photography lost its soul? A raw take on photo culture, algorithms, and memory.
Eurovision Turns 69 – And Finland’s “Ich Komme” Is Coming Right On Time
For a very long time, Eurovision hasn’t really been a song contest. It’s been a yearly spectacle of glitter, drama, and over-the-top performance art. The one time of year when Europe collectively agrees to arse around in the name of music, spectacle, and shared absurdity. And as someone who thrives on maximalism, I wouldn’t have…
What I’m Actually Good At (But Can’t Prove Easily)
Most people are quick to name what they’re good at. Certificates. Titles. Skills you can measure. I have some of those, sure—but the things I’m actually best at? You won’t find them listed anywhere. They’re not flashy. They don’t come with metrics. And they rarely get acknowledged until someone else drops the ball. What I’m…
Maximalism Isn’t a Trend – It’s a Timeless Expression: Your Guide to the Art of Everything
Good for you if you have a style that feels authentic—whether it’s minimalism, maximalism, somewhere in between, or something entirely your own. The point isn’t to explain or defend it; the point is to live it, love it, and own it. For years, design trends have whispered the same mantra: less is more. White walls….
Jackinna of all Trades 