7 Cool Things at My Finnish Grandma's Home

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  • čas přidán 7. 03. 2023
  • I'm so proud to introduce you to my Grandma Anneli and do a house tour at her home! In this video, I'll share 7 cool things at my granny's home here in Finland.
    From raising and selling chicks 🐥 at their farmhouse in the Satakunta region to working & retiring as a manager in Helsinki, she is soon turning 85 and in her own words starting to feel " a little bit old". Her curiousness and openness inspire me daily.
    1:08 Family heritage furniture
    1:48 Finnish glass & tableware
    2:45 Garden life
    3:05 My best morning routine...
    3:45 Making crafts
    4:38 Multi-generation wardrobe
    5:12 Digital tools
    6:05 Life advice from Finland
    Do you have a piece of advice or motto that has guided you? Let me know in the comments!
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Komentáře • 246

  • @ingridbennett5805
    @ingridbennett5805 Před rokem +17

    Isn’t it interesting that worrying about things at night is a universally human thing! Thanks for sharing grandma!

  • @WardDorrity
    @WardDorrity Před rokem +6

    I also note the shelves with books. It is so often the case that when you enter a home here in the US, you wonder, "where are the books." No books, no mind.
    What a lovely visit with your grandma.

  • @federicomaisch8019
    @federicomaisch8019 Před 7 měsíci

    Congratulations on having a wonderful Grandmother

  • @karhukivi
    @karhukivi Před rokem +12

    Tämä on niin söpöä! Kyyneleet silmissäni tätä katsoessani - kiitos, että jaoit henkilökohtaisen elämäsi kanssamme.

    • @HerFinland
      @HerFinland  Před rokem +1

      Kiitos kommentista George! 😍 Ihanaa kun tykkäsit!!

  • @melrose718
    @melrose718 Před rokem +14

    Thank You both for this wonderful video, and now I want more with Grandma! I could just feel the love and respect between the two of you, and I'm so glad you have this close relationship. I love the story of the cowhouse and the chickens! I also understand the Busy hands and creativity. Both my Grandma's and Mother had so much creativity. It is so dear that you have a phone visit everyday, cherish that. My Grandma couldn't speak or understand anything but Finnish, so I could never speak to her. She passed when I was 14. But I would sit and watch her as she baked, tended her chickens while singing, made a bed, or laid the coffee time table. She had a shy and reserved kindness that I love to remember when I need a lift. Hearing your Grandma's sweet voice speaking Finnish brought a lump to my throat in the best way :)

    • @HerFinland
      @HerFinland  Před rokem +2

      Thank you for commenting and sharing your story Melrose! 🧡🧡🧡

    • @TravisJohann115-
      @TravisJohann115- Před 6 měsíci

      Hello there how are you doing

  • @stefaniasomfai6619
    @stefaniasomfai6619 Před rokem +8

    These few minutes are such a bliss to see and hear, it almost made me shed tears. Your relationship is beautiful and inspirational, I think if all of us had such a strong bond with our grandparents or just one of them, we would be happier and so much wiser. Thank you for this intimate and exceptional piece of life that you showed us. ♥I wish all the best to both of you!

    • @HerFinland
      @HerFinland  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much❣️🇫🇮 I'm so happy you liked the video!

  • @jamirahnatembo7653
    @jamirahnatembo7653 Před 9 měsíci

    She so talented, and gifted and smart.

  • @AMY-jd7sk
    @AMY-jd7sk Před rokem +21

    That was a lovely video. Thank you both. Great advice from grandma too 💖

    • @HerFinland
      @HerFinland  Před rokem +2

      Thank you for your comment Amy! 🧡

  • @ArizonaAirspace
    @ArizonaAirspace Před měsícem

    Your grandma is so cute. Varpu, you have a beautiful cheerful personality that shines your outer beauty even more. I enjoyed watching your lovely video. 🍀

  • @curtisblake261
    @curtisblake261 Před rokem +4

    I bought the Oulu shirt for my son because that's the part of Finland our ancestors are from, going back hundreds of years. Yes, I take my coffee extra strong.

  • @Harry-uq9qd
    @Harry-uq9qd Před rokem +11

    It's great that you treasure her. I too had an awesome and super crafty grandmother. She could make anything soft, and my grandfather made anything with hard materials (wood, metal) haha

    • @HerFinland
      @HerFinland  Před rokem +2

      Thank you for your comment Harry! 🧡

  • @robinbriand3362
    @robinbriand3362 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you so much for this video. I too spoke with my grandmother everyday. My grandfather actually came to the United States when he was 3 years old. I love learning about the Finnish culture. It explains alot of what makes me who I am.

  • @gregdelaney119
    @gregdelaney119 Před rokem +1

    Precious. Simply precious! :)

  • @streetscienceofficial8675
    @streetscienceofficial8675 Před 8 měsíci +1

    H3llo Suomi Finnish Finlandia, SKOL 🍷🍷🍷🥂🥂🥂

  • @cactuscanarion2540
    @cactuscanarion2540 Před 4 měsíci

    So much beauty in simple life! And it doesn't need to be apart from our contemporary modern world, as your grandma shows! Hyvä Varpu ja mummo! ❤
    Ps: wonderful final teaching for everyone! ❤ Kiitos!

  • @davidgillingham1239
    @davidgillingham1239 Před rokem +8

    Brought back precious memories from my grandma, Hilma Vaalimaa who grew up on a farm in the Jalasjarvi area, I had a great respect for her and she also taught me many life lessons, thanks for sharing Finnish culture with us

    • @HerFinland
      @HerFinland  Před rokem +3

      Thank you so much for commenting❣️🇫🇮

  • @romanapernaa4986
    @romanapernaa4986 Před rokem +1

    My grandma's name was Lempi Aina Jarvela (1896-1946.) She was from Kaustinen.

  • @justanothergunnerd8128
    @justanothergunnerd8128 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Hug her tight Varpu - every time. Forgive me if I misspelled your name. 🙂

  • @totalfreedom45
    @totalfreedom45 Před rokem +2

    Grandma Anneli is resourceful and adorable. Let’s live every day as if it were the last, enjoying and loving everything in our gorgeous universe. 💕☮🌎🌌

  • @nickgreen3179
    @nickgreen3179 Před rokem +8

    Beautiful. We love Finland 🇫🇮. We go every year. My wife’s mother was from Helsinki. Thank you for a wonderful video 🥰

    • @HerFinland
      @HerFinland  Před rokem +2

      Thank you for your comment Nick! 🧡

  • @CA999
    @CA999 Před 8 měsíci +1

    If you make a part 2 in this series, I would like to know what your grandmother's most interesting books are please.

  • @G.O.M.D_now
    @G.O.M.D_now Před 7 měsíci

    Love this, I'll remember to inscribe the same words of wisdom and reassurance on the wall right above my bed space

  • @johnhelms8226
    @johnhelms8226 Před 16 dny

    Varpu, isoäitisi on erittäin ihana ja viisas nainen. Suuri kunnioitus hänelle Yhdysvalloista!

  • @donnakotoff9949
    @donnakotoff9949 Před 9 měsíci +1

    LOVE THIS!! My Grandma was also my favorite person!

    • @TravisJohann115-
      @TravisJohann115- Před 6 měsíci

      Hey good afternoon beautiful how are you doing today hope you're having a wonderful afternoon

  • @user-ir2no4hi3q
    @user-ir2no4hi3q Před 8 měsíci

    Kiitos. 👍🙂👍

  • @vickieknecht9181
    @vickieknecht9181 Před 10 měsíci

    When I was much younger I spent 2 years in Suomi and learned to love the language and the people. One of the best parts was listening to the old folks talk about how things were during the Winter War and the Continuation War against Russia. How they suffered, eating bread partially made with sawdust, since there wasn't enough flour. And how hard they fought to stay free. Rakastan Soumen Sisu.

    • @HerFinland
      @HerFinland  Před 10 měsíci

      Thank you for such a sweet comment!

  • @leylatom3949
    @leylatom3949 Před rokem

    Now I see why you're so lovely with such a marvelous granny you didn't have a chance to be a different person 😂 Thank you for sharing your touching relationship. Wish you all the best to your wonderful family ❤

  • @adrianobueno6984
    @adrianobueno6984 Před 7 měsíci

    I live in Malmi now, you're amazing, kiitos!

  • @martinscimbulis7124
    @martinscimbulis7124 Před rokem +1

    Moi. How lovely video. Interesting very much🤗May your grandma have a strong and good health🍀🇫🇮

  • @charliewatts333
    @charliewatts333 Před rokem +4

    The end was so cute! Looking forward to visiting Finland for the first time next month, coming from the USA 🇺🇸 It looks like a really wonderful place

  • @ardeniawells6546
    @ardeniawells6546 Před rokem +2

    I worry at night too...I'll try to remember that!

    • @HerFinland
      @HerFinland  Před rokem

      Thank you for your comment Ardenia! 🧡

  • @sashaj200
    @sashaj200 Před rokem

    😢Your grandma is so cute. I especially love her birch ipad stand. ❤

  • @queenofdramatech
    @queenofdramatech Před rokem +2

    Your grandmother is so sweet! I also love your mom and Marimekko t-shirt !

  • @johnm111
    @johnm111 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you. my favorite video of yours.. reminded me of my mummu.. thx

  • @cobysaurus1097
    @cobysaurus1097 Před rokem +6

    Oh my god! You two are so adorable together! You got such a sweet granny! I'm very happy for you Varpu

    • @HerFinland
      @HerFinland  Před rokem +2

      Awww, you are so sweet. Thank you so much❣️🇫🇮

    • @cobysaurus1097
      @cobysaurus1097 Před rokem

      @@HerFinland No problem

  • @drummerchicago
    @drummerchicago Před 6 měsíci

    got to love grandma :-)

  • @michellebarlondsmith6243
    @michellebarlondsmith6243 Před 2 měsíci

    Wise woman

  • @justanothergunnerd8128
    @justanothergunnerd8128 Před 7 měsíci +1

    The lessons and experiences of grandparents should be absorbed and remembered with the utmost passion - they are some of the most useful tools you will ever have. Excellent video - and we get to see a lovely Finnish grandma! Finns are good folks.

  • @hidemat5141
    @hidemat5141 Před rokem +1

    Oh that's so wholesome

  • @bn5202
    @bn5202 Před 9 měsíci

    Lovely
    And we all need to take Grandmas advice!!❤

  • @cgullm4074
    @cgullm4074 Před rokem

    I love your grandmother.

  • @piyumiliyanapathirana5640
    @piyumiliyanapathirana5640 Před 4 měsíci

    She reminds me of my grandma back in home ❤ May she live a healthy and a happy life!!!

  • @paavoviuhko7250
    @paavoviuhko7250 Před 5 měsíci +1

    "Joulupuu on rakennettu, joulu on jo ovella"...Hyvää Joulua. I used to sing this when I was a child in Finland and we lit real candles on our Christmas tree back in the fifties. Best wishes to you.

  • @OrdinaryManSisu
    @OrdinaryManSisu Před 9 měsíci

    My wife has kept our house full of Finnish designs, Marimekko, Alvar Aalto , Iitalla , Arabia etc.

  • @sharonlubarsky1825
    @sharonlubarsky1825 Před rokem +3

    Your Grandma Anneli is so sweet and wise too! Love the quote! I enjoyed the video and thank you for sharing her with us. 🥰

    • @HerFinland
      @HerFinland  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for commenting Sharon!

    • @TravisJohann115-
      @TravisJohann115- Před 6 měsíci

      hey there I came across your comment and I just had to reach out and say hi. Your perspective really caught my attention and I would love to get to know you better. Would you be interested in chatting sometime? Looking forward to hear back from you!

  • @TentoesMe
    @TentoesMe Před rokem +1

    Thank you for the advice, Grandmother.

  • @elisestarday6372
    @elisestarday6372 Před 7 měsíci

    Have you considered partaking Finnfest this upcoming year?! I honestly think it can bring more exposure on your channel that it deserves 👏. I have followed you since early stages of your blog! Hope you do like more videos, even just regular day to day basis average Finn life looks like.

  • @kavorka8855
    @kavorka8855 Před rokem +1

    OMG! Take a look at grandma's library! 😊🎉

  • @nh6162
    @nh6162 Před 6 měsíci

    kiitos mummo ❣

  • @meursaultscourtroom8886
    @meursaultscourtroom8886 Před rokem +2

    I loved your Grandma! And I loved Finland when I got to visit there a few years ago, it was one of the coziest, friendliest countries I have ever visited. I still have my tea each morning in my Moomin mug and always remember my time there fondly.

    • @HerFinland
      @HerFinland  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for commenting! 🧡🧡🧡

  • @eltonsalvador7620
    @eltonsalvador7620 Před rokem

    awww thank you for sharing your grandma ma's home and her experience

    • @HerFinland
      @HerFinland  Před rokem

      Thank you so much!🧡🙏 So glad you liked it!

  • @curtisblake261
    @curtisblake261 Před rokem +2

    Love the birch log iPad stand!

  • @sveta_ma
    @sveta_ma Před 2 měsíci

    So nice!🥹

  • @adrianocamargo3193
    @adrianocamargo3193 Před měsícem

    Great Video!

  • @lucianomoraes8234
    @lucianomoraes8234 Před rokem +2

    I loved this vídeo and i love everything about you and finland 💯🌹🌹🌹 from Rio de janeiro Brazil

  • @jhonnyrambone6115
    @jhonnyrambone6115 Před 9 měsíci

    I am italian but i understand perfectly when you speak...in English...you have a nice phonetic....❤❤❤

    • @HerFinland
      @HerFinland  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much!!!🫶🏼

  • @manojprmod.
    @manojprmod. Před rokem

    You have a best God bless gift your grandma 🙏💐

  • @desi_mahool809
    @desi_mahool809 Před rokem

    Masha allah both of great gentle ladies
    ❤ respect from pakistan

  • @ferdiesevilleja4097
    @ferdiesevilleja4097 Před 11 měsíci

    Wow!!! Those are classified as family heirloom!!!😊😊😊

  • @jounipenttila9908
    @jounipenttila9908 Před rokem

    Excellent video. So much love, light and colours. Never seen such video before. So thank you!❤

    • @HerFinland
      @HerFinland  Před rokem

      Awww, you are so sweet. Thank you so much❣️🇫🇮

  • @ferdiesevilleja4097
    @ferdiesevilleja4097 Před 11 měsíci

    Just like here in the Phils. You have a strong family bond.😅😅😅

  • @uthinkaboutthat
    @uthinkaboutthat Před 4 měsíci

    Sending ❤ from 🇺🇸. Thank you for sharing your beloved grandmother. I know you miss your daily calls.
    I smiled at the birch iPad stand. How clever, pretty and eco friendly. When I got my first laptop, I added little angled plastic feet to it. 😂
    I am going to assume tomorrow that things will go well. Thank you for the reminder.

  • @ceciBA1
    @ceciBA1 Před 10 měsíci

    Varpu, löysin juuri kanavasi, se on kaunis! Asun Ruotsissa ja opiskelen suomea (mieheni on suomalainen ;), mietin, aiotteko tehdä joitain videoita "helppo suomeksi", vain suomeksi. Sitä etsin, harjoittelua. Mielenkiintoista myös jonkin verran kulttuuria! Kiitos työstäsi! Ceci

  • @keijovalikangas2126
    @keijovalikangas2126 Před 10 měsíci

    Ohh yee with Varpu!

  • @koala7197
    @koala7197 Před 9 měsíci

    So schön!🥰

  • @keijovalikangas2126
    @keijovalikangas2126 Před 10 měsíci

    🥰I'm in love😍

  • @janjud1828
    @janjud1828 Před rokem

    The woven works, practical and artistic, are very good‼️

  • @martinagajdosova5847
    @martinagajdosova5847 Před rokem +2

    Wow, she is an amazing woman! And I am putting her advice into my journal! You too are adorable together ♥

  • @RamenLlama
    @RamenLlama Před rokem +4

    That's a wonderful message to live by. Always good to be resourceful and smart with how you repurpose things! Thank you both for these wisdoms :D

    • @HerFinland
      @HerFinland  Před rokem +1

      Awww, you are so sweet. Thank you so much❣️🇫🇮

  • @liavanson8687
    @liavanson8687 Před 6 měsíci

    Love it ❤ Kiitos!

  • @karenmccormick9315
    @karenmccormick9315 Před rokem +1

    So cute and those dresses are amazing!

  • @aelfenpath
    @aelfenpath Před rokem +1

    You and your grandma are both so adorable! 🥰Honestly, it makes my heart so happy to see the strong bond that the two of you share. She is a very wise and crafty woman. Seeing her knit pieces and the clothing that she's made makes me think of the knitwear and embroidery my grandma made too. 🌺

  • @MohammedLiswi
    @MohammedLiswi Před 6 měsíci

    Amazing advice ❤

  • @samh-smith2931
    @samh-smith2931 Před 5 měsíci

    Awesome 👍

  • @nicolecrystal6765
    @nicolecrystal6765 Před rokem

    Your channel is the BEST !!! !!!!

  • @carolrenner9913
    @carolrenner9913 Před rokem +1

    So enjoyed the video of your grandma and her simple yet beautiful home. The picture of the two of you at the end on the couch brought tears to my eyes, because I have a very similar beautiful picture of my mother with my daughter sitting on her sofa before she passed. away. Love to you both.

  • @user-cm5vb3cp6j
    @user-cm5vb3cp6j Před rokem

    Thank you, Grandma Anneli, for your advice ♥️

  • @chaim6768
    @chaim6768 Před rokem

    Thanks for this. Grandma is beautiful! Varpo can you do a video on: a) What is typical Finnish food? What do people eat usually? Is there something very Finnish? and b) How do Finns discipline their children, like when they misbehave, speak rudely to a parent or have a temper tantrum? I'm very interested in this!

    • @HerFinland
      @HerFinland  Před rokem

      Thank you for the ideas! I will keep these in mind!

  • @Hills623
    @Hills623 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for sharing with us. I miss my grandma so much and to see your relationship together is such a gift. Her life advice is very good and something I will keep in my mind. Kiitos ❤

    • @HerFinland
      @HerFinland  Před rokem

      Thank you for commenting and sharing your thoughts. I am so sorry for your loss.❣️

  • @fousalome
    @fousalome Před rokem +2

    oooh so lovely.why isn't it longer?

    • @HerFinland
      @HerFinland  Před rokem

      Awww, you are so sweet. Thank you so much❣️🇫🇮

  • @ManjeetSingh-lr4be
    @ManjeetSingh-lr4be Před rokem +1

    Mam this is my first time that visits your channel and I like your blogs... It's great to meet you here. Well, I live in India and coming to the wonderful country Finland in August for my further master's degree MBA in Project Management at Helsinki.
    Sometimes, I am upset by those who are day by day spreading regarding job market situations are not as much as good compared to other's countries. I would glad if you spread some of your experience after completing my Project Management in Finland like what is the scope of it and suggestions from your side if you have any.....
    Thanks for your videos and glad to get your well considering informative videos.

  • @slhttnsngl
    @slhttnsngl Před rokem +2

    Thanks for sharing this. Your culture and people are great, I hope I can move your country next year :)

    • @HerFinland
      @HerFinland  Před rokem

      Thank you for your comment Liris! 🧡

  • @rhalfcorrea2684
    @rhalfcorrea2684 Před 9 měsíci

    What a nice furniture with a lot of history, and your grandmother is a lovely woman☺️✨ greetings from Brasil😊🇧🇷

  • @davehenderson6125
    @davehenderson6125 Před rokem +1

    I enjoyed this video very much. Your Grandmother Anneli has a beautiful home. Thank you for this.

  • @IamVel
    @IamVel Před rokem +1

    Thank you for sharing it with us, it is really precious to have so valuable connection and friendship in the family.

  • @desi_mahool809
    @desi_mahool809 Před rokem

    Appreciated work and style

  • @alfia6690
    @alfia6690 Před 11 měsíci

    What a beautiful video. Hope you will post more videos soon.

  • @Sonja3111
    @Sonja3111 Před rokem +1

    Greetings and Love to you and your grandmother!

  • @kalevala29
    @kalevala29 Před rokem

    Kiva juttu. Verhot ovat ihania! 🌼

  • @hakdogyameteh9263
    @hakdogyameteh9263 Před rokem

    Your videos are very helpful, your doing a very good work, keep it going, thankyou

  • @ahmedalshalchi
    @ahmedalshalchi Před rokem +1

    Wonderful Grandma Anneli and granddaughter Varpu ... I like Finnish people much since 80's when I got my best European friend Mr. Teijo Stahl from Finland...
    I think you said you have an MSc. degree in your ABOUT page , in which major please ?

    • @HerFinland
      @HerFinland  Před rokem

      Thank you for your comment! I'm an engineer!

  • @AleksiHimself
    @AleksiHimself Před rokem

    Very insightful video Varpu!

  • @naturalexplorer
    @naturalexplorer Před rokem

    "All is well" is very good advice indeed. One of my favourite sayings when anyone asks how everything is going. So I can relate with your Grandma.
    Wonderful to see such a good, strong connection between you and your Grandma. Good solid family values.
    Finnish ways are good ways in my experience. And you are correct about the Finnish ingenuity with their art, designs, craftsmanship. So unique and created to work well whatever they are. Always thoroughly enjoy my visits into Finland. I actually feel at home there - flying above the forests and the lakes gives me shivers up the spine.

  • @chiaraLT
    @chiaraLT Před rokem +1

    Super wonderful and heart warming video!!! I could not stop smiling throughout. Really lovely to learn all the unique things from your grandma and also to listen to her advice, it was really nice!! thank you for sharing this with us and greetings to your mummo :)

  • @mani-nb9ik
    @mani-nb9ik Před rokem

    actually good advice, love it

    • @HerFinland
      @HerFinland  Před rokem

      Thank you for your comment! 🧡 Glad you liked it!

  • @KH-kw6sw
    @KH-kw6sw Před rokem

    Love this! You are both so adorable. 🥰
    Great advice at the end, too. (I needed that!) ❤️

    • @HerFinland
      @HerFinland  Před rokem

      Thank you so much!🧡🙏 So glad you liked it!

  • @anand-menon
    @anand-menon Před rokem

    Your Grand Ma is very hardworking and talented

  • @junielaine4211
    @junielaine4211 Před rokem +1

    I loved this video! Thank Your grandmother for such good advice .

  • @kristyprashanth4433
    @kristyprashanth4433 Před rokem

    Thankyou for sharing your Grandma with us. She is a wonderful, wise and creative woman. I love her advice, simple yet powerful. 💖

  • @nowbacktoyourprogram
    @nowbacktoyourprogram Před rokem

    Just beautifu!
    Hi Grandma!
    How nice- made my day 😊😊

    • @HerFinland
      @HerFinland  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for your comment! ❣️