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  • Опубліковано 12 гру 2022
  • I live with my family on a 2 ha (~5 acre) homestead in Southern Finland. Our home is over 300-year old heritage house and we are learning the skills necessary to restore and maintain it. When we moved here from the city, we fell in love not only with the house but with the overgrown, wild remnants of a garden. We are building the garden up again and making it an edible, flowering garden with lots of space for wildlife.
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  • @andrearenee7845
    @andrearenee7845 Рік тому

    600 people is a perfect number of people. Lovely.

  • @genie6456
    @genie6456 Рік тому +27

    I grew up in Northern Minnesota, USA. My Daddy is Finnish and my Grandparents were born in Finland. Our little town is mostly Finnish, then Swedish, then some Europeans. The school offered to teach Finnish to it’s students just recently. When Daddy went to school, you had to speak English only, no Finnish allowed! The pendulum has swung back again. Yes, please tell us more about your home and village and anything else you would like to share!

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому +2

      There is a growing interest in knowing more about ones roots, glad to hear you have it there too!

    • @trinityd4097
      @trinityd4097 9 місяців тому

      thats so wonderful, this is the same with me 2nd generation, my chance do you know of the book Life in the Finnish woods, written by Martha Ukura she mostly lived in around McGregor center Mn. thank you for sharing genie

  • @dfros1957
    @dfros1957 Рік тому +1

    I love your home and way of living. I live in the USA, in the state of Michigan. We have very cold winters. I am 65 so my children are not living here anymore. My home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. ( It is not a large home). During the winter I close off one of the bathrooms and 2 of the bedrooms to save on heat. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and way of life. ☺️

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому

      Closing of a few rooms if possible is a really smart way to save!

  • @nylanelson8660
    @nylanelson8660 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Nina for showing your house to us. You look very sweet & are a kind person. We live in the U.S. & I have a sister named Nina & a Spanish friend named Nina which means little girl in Spanish. My husband grandma was Finnish & Swedish decent

  • @darlenewood9657
    @darlenewood9657 Рік тому

    So many of us have Finnish DNA, including me, I'm proud to say. Really loved seeing how you live, and a little bit of Finland. Thank you!

  • @liswiits
    @liswiits Рік тому +126

    All eight of my great-grandparents came to Michigan in the USA from Finland. Some of their original log buildings still exist, including a savu sauna built in 1894. I will be visiting Finland for the first time this year to study weaving and will bring my Fiskars scissors with me:) Love what you are doing, excellent presentation, and I enjoy seeing your kissa too! Hyvää uutta vuotta!

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому +13

      How cool! And welcome to Finland once you get here, I hope you'll have time to explore a bit. I have my weaving loom upstairs, waiting to be assembled so I can start weaving too!

    • @caroleindyl9937
      @caroleindyl9937 Рік тому +3

      Did they also settle in Upper peninsula? When I was looking for genealogy it never occurred to me why I couldn’t find Ellis Island documents until someone suggested looking into Whitefish Bay and there they were.

    • @liswiits
      @liswiits Рік тому +2

      @@caroleindyl9937 Yes, the U.P., and interesting about Whitefish Bay. That may help me with a genealogy mystery I’ve also been trying to solve.

    • @caroleindyl9937
      @caroleindyl9937 Рік тому +3

      @@liswiits good luck and happy travels for you. I’m a mix born in Iron Mountain, my dad was 100% Finnish, I wish I paid attention when my grandparents talked in Finnish, they only did it when they didn’t want me to know what they were saying. My last name is Lempinen.

    • @liswiits
      @liswiits Рік тому +1

      @@caroleindyl9937 The adults all talked to one another in Finn at my grandparent’s too, and I largely tuned it out. Now I wish I could listen one more time or better yet, have a video clip of them. Happy new year to you!

  • @MsBonnie-yq4pr
    @MsBonnie-yq4pr Рік тому +1

    It was very exciting to see your home in Finland. My cousin from Finland sent me the You Tube link. Thank you for sharing your home. I love your "garden"...it IS really special to have all that wilderness! My grandparents, on both my Mother and Father's side lived in Finland and immigrated to America. My father came to America when he was 7 with his mother, brother and sister. My Grandfather had moved to Minnesota and then had his family move from Finland. My Grandfather on my mother's side, came to America when he was 6, and my Grandmother came when she was 12. They met and were married when my Grandmother was 17 and my Grandfather was 22. My Mom was born in Minnesota. I grew up in Minnesota and moved to California in 1971. I wish you the best of luck in completing your renovation.

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому

      Thank you! So many in Minnesota region seems to have Finnish roots ❤️🇫🇮 greetings to you!

    • @MsBonnie-yq4pr
      @MsBonnie-yq4pr Рік тому

      @@ninasointu Where in Finland are you located? My Great Grandparents used to own a farm in Finland, and I don't know if it is still there.....but I have found a cousin who also lives in Finland and he is going to see if it is. I can only say again, the area where you live---winter right now or not---it is very beautiful with all the trees. Take care, and I will continue to watch your videos on You Tube. Bonnie

  • @monie1527
    @monie1527 Рік тому +1

    Kiitos, että annoit meidän kurkistaa elämääsi. PALJON rakkautta Boiselta, Idahosta! Hyvää uutta vuotta! Your home is BEAUTIFUL! I'm from Germany and have been to FINLAND a couple of times. ALWAYS found the people so inviting and friendly. They may giggle BUT always appreciate my POOR attempt at the Finnish language.

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому +1

      If anyone is attempting to speak Finnish, we do always appreciate it wholeheartedly as everyone knows it is not an easy language to master 😅

  • @ilonalouzenska9362
    @ilonalouzenska9362 Рік тому

    Greetings from the Czech Republic. I like everything Finnish. The house is unique and must be wonderful to live in. Thank you for arranging the tour. My parents also renovated the old house (farmhouse) from my great-great-grandparents. Maybe they can see it from heaven and are glad it wasn't torn down ❤. Among other things, I like the cat's name Smetana. In Czech, it means cream and it is also the name of our music composer.

  • @Peachy08
    @Peachy08 Рік тому +1

    I would love to see your little village. One thing I admire about European countries is how they did not plow everything down and build all new buildings. Here in the USA we do have some areas set aside but for the most part things are plowed over and rebuilt. Your home is beautiful!

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому

      Unfortunately here in Finland most of old houses have been destroyed too and only about 5% of all houses are 100 years or older. And to find houses over 200 or 300 years is very rare. Thus it's really important to preserve and protect all of the few houses still left standing. Places like Fiskars and other similar iron works villages and few old towns are the places where you can find a concentraded areas of really old houses.

  • @kp8740
    @kp8740 Рік тому +5

    What a little piece of heaven. It’s no wonder you moved here. Beautiful.

  • @Questinia1
    @Questinia1 Рік тому

    I was expecting beauty but almost gasped when you entered the first cold room. The colors! What you're wearing, the kitty, the stenciling, the painted furniture. I'm half Swedish and live in a house from 1807 located in the US. You have inspired me. Thank-you.

  • @ozarksbrotherjerry4297
    @ozarksbrotherjerry4297 Рік тому +1

    You have a beautiful home. We are in southron MIssouri, US. We also heat with wood. There is nothing like it. As Europe keeps shooting itself in the foot, you will be happy to have your home the way it is. Modern homes, with connections to the grid, will become dinosaurs. Happy Robert E. Lee/Stonewall Jackson week!

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому

      Indeed! Newer homes could (and should) combine the best of two worlds, and not just rely on the modern elements of building houses. Old does not mean outdated, there are many good technical aspects of really old houses that would work great in present time as well, like having wood heating at least as an backup. 🔥👍

  • @elizabethkelly9039
    @elizabethkelly9039 Рік тому +57

    Hi, from Canada. Yes, I would like to see more about your village and surrounding area. Your house is indeed beautiful and I look forward to seeing more about it.

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому +1

      Greetings to Canada! Yes, I will give you tour of Fiskars in a future video 😍👍

  • @kimmyb908
    @kimmyb908 Рік тому +46

    Hellow Nina, its odd but you'll understand. My name is kim, my mother was born in Finland her name is Aune. Whenever l meet a Finnish person l
    always feel a warm connection with them. My mother dyed two years ago, at 82. I am 56 and l miss her so much.
    She was not allowed to raise me her only daughter nor my three older brothers with any Finnish culture. I came across your channel for the frist time this morning and again felt the kindness of Finnish culture. You speak English so well and so much of what you said reminded me of mom. Your home is waiting to be able to tell a story of life long ago. My
    first name was planned to be Lilja Aune. Forgive me Nina, talking so much of my-self. I feel l was meant to meet you and learn about Finland. Thank you

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому +13

      Hi Kim! I know the feeling of needing to reconnect with ones own roots and understand you perfectly! I hope my videos will give you bits and pieces of Finnish culture to connect with. Happy New year! 💖

  • @eileenalholinna5310
    @eileenalholinna5310 Рік тому +1

    My husband and his family immigrated here from Finland in 1961. I met him in 1964. He was in the U. S Army. ❤

  • @susannesergent4448
    @susannesergent4448 Рік тому

    Hi Nina, pleased to meet you thanks for inviting us in, it felt warm and toasty and cosy. Looking forward to seeing more from you, perfect vlog🇦🇺

  • @HannaARTzink
    @HannaARTzink Рік тому

    So important to save old substance. Very interesting. thanks. It feels great to be invited for a tour.

  • @SilkeFauve
    @SilkeFauve Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing the beauty and historical significance of you home. You are now located in the past, present, and future--all without leaving the house. I look forward to watching all of your videos.

  • @fayeelliott9534
    @fayeelliott9534 Рік тому

    As a Finnish descendent, I enjoyed this video and look forward to viewing your next video!. Well done.

  • @margaretbrooker9744
    @margaretbrooker9744 Рік тому +3

    I, too, am not sure why your video appeared on my screen, but I’m glad it did ! LOVELY house. Look forward to seeing it, and the garden, throughout the year. Am impressed at the way you walked into that lake without a shiver !

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому

      Oh thank you! In the new video I talk a bit more about swimming in cold water.

  • @huuskoppel
    @huuskoppel Рік тому +115

    Hello Nina, Your house is indeed unique. I'm looking forward to seeing more of the house and the region you live in. I enjoyed your video very much, you are so kind and friendly !Thanks !

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому +11

      Thank you for the kind words! I have been filming next material and will be releasing next video next week. 😘

  • @morgannlefay13
    @morgannlefay13 Рік тому +1

    Hello Nina, your property and home are truly beautiful and unique. Thank you for shareing. It is special to be able to own a property with a history.
    I live in a 150 year old (approximately). It needs lot of work itself.
    Good luck.

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому +1

      I agree! It feels special to know the house has outlasted wars and storms and change of time.

  • @myleerose31866
    @myleerose31866 Рік тому +1

    I would love to see many more videos! I've lived in big cities, small cities, little towns but have always been drawn back to deep country living. It takes us 45 minutes to get to the nearest town now, and we love it. oh..and Fiskars has been the best scissors ever made. I have around 20 pair of scissors most almost as old as I am, and each pair has its own job, I don't use the ones I have say for fabric on paper and so on. And I have never thrown a pair away yet. Even the ones with a broken handle..lol

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому

      Fiskars scissors are 💪!
      We are similar in that! I also lived in different countries and in big and small cities, but also prefer the freedom and space in more rural areas!

  • @PauloFerreira-wp2it
    @PauloFerreira-wp2it 5 місяців тому

    Asua vuosisadan vanhassa talossa voi olla ainutlaatuinen ja jännittävä kokemus. Nämä talot historia ja arkkitehtuuri voivat herättää tunteita nostalgiaa, uteliaisuutta ja ihailua. On yleistä kuvitella ihmiset, jotka asuivat näissä taloissa ja millaista elämä oli siihen aikaan. Nämä pohdinnat voivat antaa sielun rakennuksille ja herättää sanoin kuvaamattomia tunteita, erityisesti pitkien öiden hiljaisuudessa. Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷☀️☀️☀️☀️🎶🎶🎶🎉🎊🎉🎊🌴🌴🌴🌴

  • @Orpilorp
    @Orpilorp Рік тому +1

    Your house is beautiful. It reminds me of Carl Larson's home in Sweden.
    Fiskars are lovely scissors. I will appreciate them more after seeing the village they come from .Thank you for your video.
    I am from Nebraska in America.

  • @nonayabeezneez335
    @nonayabeezneez335 Рік тому +1

    Wow, fascinating! I clicked on the video because of the snow. It’s so hot in Africa now, and looking at snow makes me feel cooler 😁

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому

      Thank you! I got a total brain freeze and couldn't come up with the word! 😅

  • @ArianaM1975
    @ArianaM1975 Рік тому +1

    Yes please village tour!

  • @msdzboardman
    @msdzboardman Рік тому +1

    Thank you for your tour in English. I loved learning about your village. Please do more and show us about your food.

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому

      My husband is the one who cooks, have to show his best recipes 😍👍

  • @mrz5705
    @mrz5705 Рік тому

    I love the land of 1000 lakes...

  • @heidiram2237
    @heidiram2237 Рік тому +3

    KIITOS from Toronto Canada! I enjoyed your tour very much. It was very sentimental, reminded me of my mother's family home in rural Finland. Looking forward to seeing more of your content!

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому

      Glad you mentioneed that, as I fell in love with the place because it reminded me of my grandparents house. 😍

  • @user-xg8li6yy3t
    @user-xg8li6yy3t Рік тому

    Дякую ! Файна домiвка !!

  • @monicavonr9029
    @monicavonr9029 Рік тому +1

    Such a beautiful house, can't wait to see next episode. Love the pink walls with the grey. I live in Norway, in a old house my great-great-grandfather build, its not as old, but it is from 1886.

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому +1

      How amazing to live in a house that has so long history within your family 😍 and 1886 is already quite an age for house at least in from a Finnish point of view. In Finland there are only few percentage of houses that are even hundred years old.

  • @Jacelyn-tn6mq
    @Jacelyn-tn6mq Рік тому +11

    Finland is such a beautiful country and the people are so friendly and always seem to be happy. I think I read an article that said Finland was rated the country with the happiest people. Your home and landscape is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us.

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому +3

      Yes, Finland has been rated many times as the happiest country in the world and many are trying to figure out the "recipe for happiness". It's a tough puzzle to figure out though 😅

  • @cathpeterson1944
    @cathpeterson1944 Рік тому +1

    I just started watching your channel, you have beautiful heritage home, I love these old places has so much character; my mother and grandmother immigrated to Canada 1951, they are from Tapanila village in Helsinki, it was farm land in the old days; my mother remembers the Vantaa River and Keravanjoki tributary, they lived in a brown house in Tapanila, in summer stayed in their red cottage by the river. My grandmother worked in the city Helsinki and my mother would stay with her mummu in Tapanila countryside.

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому +1

      So cool! Many people with Finnish roots in Canada! 🇫🇮

  • @simonabasu8263
    @simonabasu8263 Рік тому +1

    Hi! Nice to meet you! I can see it is cold in there! Yet, you are smiling and you are a good reason for it! You live in a beautiful place and you have a nice house to care for.
    I wish l had a good place to live into.
    You have nice objects and l love your big table and it is a sewing machine on it, sign you are working at home, in good faith! Admirable! You also presented your cute cat that loves you and it is a joy to have your own cat!
    I hope l can see episodes on your house and you also promised garden adventures and l cannot wait to see this, too!

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for your sweet message! ❤️

  • @katemorro4828
    @katemorro4828 Рік тому +15

    Hi Nina, Very interesting for me personally. All 4 of my grandparents immigrated to the US from Finland in the late 1890s. To see your beautiful heritage house brought back memories of my grandma’s house, and my mother’s design sensibility as both created very Finnish homes in their new country. I hope you continue to make your videos, you have a very easy to listen to voice. Cheers from the US.

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому

      So interesting history you have! Yes, we all take piece of our homeland with us when moving to a new country and then it will be passed on to next generation in one form or another. Greetings to you!

  • @pambrown6260
    @pambrown6260 Рік тому +1

    Enjoyed your tour. Nice meeting you! Finally someone has books!

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому

      Oh yes, love books! Will make room for more now too!

  • @trixiepickle8779
    @trixiepickle8779 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your lovely house with us. I look forward to watching your future videos. Fiskars is a name I know well, as most of my garden equipment is Fiskars, and you are correct it is beautifully made and indestructible. I live in a very old stone house in SW France in the mountains, and although it takes a lot of maintaining, I would not live anywhere else. Thank you again.

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому

      Stone house in the French mountains sounds incredible😍 Greetings to you!

  • @sandipack3967
    @sandipack3967 Рік тому

    my heikkila family came to U.S. in
    late 1800's. We went to family
    re-union at farm from 16 72 in
    Merikarvia. THANKYOU for sharing
    your home.

  • @KarineT-A
    @KarineT-A Рік тому +1

    Bonjour! j'ai hâte de voir vos prochaines vidéos de votre maison-musée. Merci de partager cela avec nous. :)

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому +1

      Merci beaucoup! I'm happy to hear and welcome to join us! 🙏

  • @harmonia22
    @harmonia22 2 місяці тому

    Fiskars has been my first big inspiration when I moved in Finland in 2018! It would be amazing to see a video with it! Thank you ❤

  • @bjmehl2009
    @bjmehl2009 Рік тому +1

    Still looks pretty chilly in the house. I live in the northern US, it’s about 0 degree Fahrenheit outside in the winter and 72 degrees inside, so lots of time we just wear t-shirt and shorts inside. We heat our house with propane. I am about 20% Finnish and 80% Norwegian so I find this very interesting.

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому +1

      Yes, rarely in Finland we keep even modern houses that warm due to ecological and energy saving reasons. Top indoor temperature for a modern house is probably at 69F and old wooden houses generally stay at 66F. The part we heat up is around 64F, so it is much coooler here. 😅🤭

  • @CreateAndPlayWithRenee
    @CreateAndPlayWithRenee Рік тому +14

    I love this. My dad's grandparents are both from Finland (Ostrobothnia?). I have always wanted to go and see where my family is from. Thanks for showing and sharing.

  • @kariludvigsen1332
    @kariludvigsen1332 Рік тому +11

    Nina, thank you so much for the invitation😍 You live in such an amazing cosy old house and you are so good taking care of it! In old time people always slept in the kitchen by the stove, it was a glimpse into forgotten times... Have a beautiful christmas🥰 All the best from Northern Norway, Kautokeino.

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому +3

      Greetings to Norway! Yes, so many slept by the stove back in the days, and probably more people go back to doing it as a way to stay warm with less effort of heating. ❤️

  • @kathyrhode6252
    @kathyrhode6252 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful home, beautiful scenery. I live in Canada so the snow is great! I bet it’s wonderful in summer

  • @Wee162
    @Wee162 Рік тому +1

    Cute kitty! Mine likes to ride on my shoulder, too. Amazing all the things one can do (like make dinner) with a cat on one’s shoulder!😂

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому

      Yes! 🤣 I can do jumping jacks and she won't budge!

  • @skyval6359
    @skyval6359 Рік тому +87

    So wonderful !!! I would love to see more of the town and anything you feel like filming as you are very creative and I love the historical nature of your home and the region . Thank you , Nina 🧡

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому +4

      For sure I will take you around :)

  • @kathylynn7705
    @kathylynn7705 Рік тому

    I loved this so much!
    Hugs from Ohio!

  • @pearlhartney9
    @pearlhartney9 Рік тому +1

    What a lovely homely home. Would love to see more. Very calming watching this. I will just say that I am watching with earphones and the audio seems to mainly be in one ear. The left.

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for letting me know! I am learning how to produce good audio quality, and I think I've figured it out for the next vid!

  • @cynthiab3548
    @cynthiab3548 Рік тому

    Thank you, Nina. Please show us more!

  • @lottiefaith6935
    @lottiefaith6935 Рік тому +1

    Hello, Nina, your home and your area are both very beautiful. I love seeing different cultures and areas around the world. Let's talk about you swimming when the snow is on the ground!!
    I will love seeing more of your world.
    God Bless from hot and humid Florida, USA.

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому

      I love swimming in winter! No crowded beaches at least 😅

  • @trinityd4097
    @trinityd4097 9 місяців тому

    so many nice comments, i too am from Minnesota, with a Finnish background, your home is beautiful and the lifestyle, more importantly you seem a very beautiful person from the inside out. glade i came across your video and will follow, thank you for sharing.

  • @sorayabufajer4607
    @sorayabufajer4607 Рік тому +1

    Que belleza de lugar y felicidades por conservar la casa y sea de generación en generación. Saludos desde Mexico

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому

      Hola! Si, ojalá que la casa tenga la oportunidad de existir por cientos de años más, que en el futuro se también encontrará otros dueños quines quieren mantenerla.😍 Saludos a México!

  • @arctiknitter
    @arctiknitter Рік тому +7

    I am so glad that I stumbled across this video. I live in Fairbanks, Alaska and we have a "cold porch," too, except we call it an Arctic Entry. I look forward to more videos from you-especially summer in the garden!

  • @proxy7778
    @proxy7778 Рік тому +18

    What a wonderful place, so full of magic and history :) You are truly lucky to be the owner of that place 🥰

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому +3

      Thank you! We feel lucky to be one of many people who have already lived in this house. All this history makes the house to feel like it has a personality. 😍

  • @mountaincraftsstudio
    @mountaincraftsstudio Рік тому

    I am in love with your beautiful home. ❤ I can just imagine how special a meal in your dining room would be lit with candlelight. My ancestors are from Sweden and lived in a very similar style home.

  • @peterwhite9261
    @peterwhite9261 Рік тому +1

    I am enraptured and want to see more. So far, what I saw and heard is beautiful and interesting. Brings back similar living in Labrador where I am from. Best wishes for 2023.

  • @Impwerk
    @Impwerk Рік тому

    Thank you for this video! How exciting! I am happy for you! Can't wait to see more of your lovely home! I am in North Carolina, USA! ❤

  • @greatercrossroads6721
    @greatercrossroads6721 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your heritage home!! I can’t wait to see what the remaining areas look like… and what your property looks like in summer. You live in an absolutely beautiful area!! Utterly magical… ✨✨

  • @alexandrajones4991
    @alexandrajones4991 Рік тому +1

    Happy New Year from the 🇺🇸 United States.

  • @gosiar6076
    @gosiar6076 Рік тому

    Beautiful house! Beautiful place. Beautiful You! Thank you for sharing your place with us.

  • @dragonfairy22
    @dragonfairy22 Рік тому +7

    I can only imagine the atmosphere in that home, as so many souls have lived and made memories there before you. I love your way of storytelling and your calm energy, thank you for this wonderful video ❤🙏🏻

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the nice comments. 😍

    • @cherilewis2899
      @cherilewis2899 Рік тому +1

      Beautiful house I see sewing machine and light fixtures you have electricity on or off grid?

  • @JourneyOfFaith72
    @JourneyOfFaith72 Рік тому

    The house is very pretty and interesting. Thanks for sharing your home with us. I like the coziness of the rooms that are occupied in winter. Also the color scheme of the house, inside and out.

  • @CharlotteUnser
    @CharlotteUnser 7 місяців тому

    Hello Nina.....what a wonderful tour of your amazing home! Your command of the English language and knowledge of the history of this homestead is so impressive. Thank you~ I love old homes but unfortunately in the U.S. few old homes are valued and often torn down. We rented an old farm house for 10 years where our boys grew up and loved it. I will look forward to further videos of your home and life in Finland.

  • @juliangarner56
    @juliangarner56 Рік тому +6

    Hi Nina. I've always been curious to see inside this house. Having lived in Fiskars since 2001, which is longer than I have lived anywhere else, I walk past your door very often thank you for the tour!

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому +1

      We have had a few events for locals to come and see the place, and will continue organizing them this year too. Will post about them in the local fb-groups, you're welcome to visit then!

  • @vivianblack2951
    @vivianblack2951 Рік тому +6

    Thank you for the wonderful tour of your area and house. My mother's family was from Finland and I'm quite familiar with the mid-century Finnish aesthetic. It's a delight to see an older home in such a good condition. I have Fiskars scissors, too. And your followers need to see a Finnish easter egg...they are made of stainless steel!

  • @kirstycat
    @kirstycat Рік тому +3

    Thank you for sharing your home, Nina. The music and your narration adds to the beauty.

  • @chippychick6261
    @chippychick6261 Рік тому +2

    I would love to know who lived in this beautiful home in the past, what kind of life they lived . Loved your tour. Keep doing more please .

  • @arleneshearer6451
    @arleneshearer6451 Рік тому +5

    Fabulous! I love this opportunity to see something of Finnish culture ad heritage! I would be very interested too, in a tour of our village/surrounding countryside. Thank you!

  • @southernladyish
    @southernladyish Рік тому +41

    I’m not sure how I stumbled across your video but I am glad I did. Your house is absolutely amazing! I can only imagine what it would be like to live in a heritage home with so many stories to be told, so many small details to find, and so much beauty to appreciate. I’m excited to see more 😁 Greeting from Alabama, USA ❤️

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому +5

      Greetings back! Indeed it feels like we get to be part of history living in a house that has seen so much already. 😍🙏

    • @rukuscorner1355
      @rukuscorner1355 5 місяців тому

      your. taking way. is very humble & sweet. reallyloved it. greetings from Bangladesh!!

  • @ajan6999
    @ajan6999 Рік тому +38

    Thank you for making this video and for inviting us into your home Nina; a really special place you have. Being able to watch it in the USA really makes one feel like we are in Finland with you! Bravo.

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому +4

      I also love to tap into different lifestyles, extraordinary houses and gardens through UA-cam, so I am glad to hear of I can be of inspiration in return. 🥰🙏

  • @purrsephone2904
    @purrsephone2904 Рік тому +2

    This is my first time watching your channel. I'm in the USA, and I have European heritage, including Norwegian. Thanks.🌲

  • @lorirober2536
    @lorirober2536 Рік тому +1

    What a lovely home and beautiful area you live. Thank you for sharing your story.

  • @annellewellyn5535
    @annellewellyn5535 Рік тому +1

    I used to live in Turku. I now live in the New World Tropics. I do miss many things about Finland, but not the cold. Thank you for your website.

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому

      I guess not many miss the cold 🤭🥶 greetings to you!

  • @laurietheiw
    @laurietheiw Рік тому +1

    You have a very warm and inviting onscreen presence. Keep the videos coming, would love to see more about your house and the town.

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому

      Thank you for your warm and kind words! Happy New Year! 🙏💖

  • @withsuuuz
    @withsuuuz Рік тому +4

    Hi from Sweden 👋 Thanks for showing us your amazingly and beautifully home ❤ I myself is born in Luleå and I have as young spent many times in the North of Finland. These days I live in the south side outside of Stockholm ✨ Warm hugs

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому

      Hälsningar till Stockholm! När jag var barn bodde vi i Sollentuna, nära Stockholm. Jag trivdes jättebra där ❤️

  • @jeffj2495
    @jeffj2495 Рік тому +1

    Thank you. Your English is excellent. Thanks for showing your nice home. Your cat Smetana is very sweet, I am glad Smetana was in the video too.

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому

      Smetana is a curious little 😺

  • @veronicahuddleston7060
    @veronicahuddleston7060 Рік тому

    Good morning, Nina. I am so happy to have found your video on UA-cam! I’m looking forward to seeing more of your home, garden and village. Lynn from Fayetteville, Georgia, USA 🇺🇸

  • @RoseCottageColleen
    @RoseCottageColleen Рік тому +4

    What a lovely place to live. I'd love to see more of the little town, and hear more about your way of living. I too live in an old home, most of which has no electricity. I do enjoy hearing how other people live in older homes around the world. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому +1

      Yes, it is interesting to hear how others live! I also search UA-cam for inspiration 😍

  • @naturegloadventures
    @naturegloadventures Рік тому +1

    Yes, PLEASE, for your village tour! Truly lovely video. I visited Finland when I was a teenager back in 1992. Such a gorgeous country!

  • @pasuhi
    @pasuhi Рік тому +1

    I enjoyed this so much. Thank you

  • @lydiadugan8368
    @lydiadugan8368 Рік тому

    I have never visited Finland, but I would love to. Your home is so cozy and lovely; its decor is very subtle and quiet in a refined way. You seem to be a sweet person whom I would enjoy meeting.

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому

      Thank you for your kindness ❤️

  • @alfrednorte2291
    @alfrednorte2291 Рік тому

    Very beautiful home and beautiful countryside landscape… thank You for sharing

  • @hillbillyshack
    @hillbillyshack Рік тому

    So wonderful of you to share your life, its the only best I will get to Finland! Show everything😊

  • @sepidehbakhtiari
    @sepidehbakhtiari Рік тому +2

    Hi
    I am from Iran
    And I enjoyed seeing your house and of course the beautiful nature

  • @cheripaul4645
    @cheripaul4645 Рік тому +5

    Your village is breathtaking! I am a big Fiskar fan, I literally cannot live without their appliqué scissors😂 I started watching this on my iPad and I had to move it to the big screen! Wow! I’m sad to say, with the exception of a few visits on another channel, this is my first “visit “ to your beautiful land. Cannot wait for more!❤

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому

      Yes! Fiskars scissors (any of them) is a must have in every home. 😂 And welcome, will be giving a village tour pretty soon too!

  • @curious_soul7
    @curious_soul7 Рік тому +1

    Kiva video ja talon esittely. Haaveilen itsekin vanhasta talosta puu-uunilla. Musiikki ja selostus oli täydellinen. Todella miellyttävä ja rentouttava kuunnella. Pidän videoista, jossa rauhallinen tempo. Tästä tulikin mieleen ruokakanava peaceful cuisine, jossa usein samankaltainen rauhallinen puhe ja musiikki. Toivottavasti tulee uusia videoita samalla leppoisalla tyylillä. Kiitos!

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому +1

      Kiitos kivasta palautteesta ja hyvästä kanavavinkistä🙏Miten en tiennyt sen olemassaolosta, se on mahtava!

  • @emmamushroom257
    @emmamushroom257 Рік тому +1

    Hei! Your house is a beautiful dream! I love your magic pink trousers. Thank you so much for sharing. I'd love to see more of your home and town. Greetings from New Zealand :)

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому

      I love colourful clothes 😍 greetings back to you!

  • @staciebertram9640
    @staciebertram9640 Рік тому

    Loved your house tour and your warm, friendly personality! Thanks for sharing!

  • @watsonhall9170
    @watsonhall9170 Рік тому

    The old dining room etc are very neat...

  • @janew4690
    @janew4690 Рік тому +1

    I so enjoyed this and find my home in New England was so much the same as you live. We wanted to restore a 1745 cape on 30 acres and my husband and I did so over a 28 year time span. I loved it. I too had to keep the fire burning and rooms were cold in winter and closed off. . We lived by choice considerably rustic compared to most Americans. We wanted to save the house and live isolated. My grandparents came from Finland and spoke Finnish as did my Dad. Bless you and your channel. It is wonderful. I can not wait for more and I am spreading the word to other family members.

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому

      What an amazing conservation job you did! And so much similarities to our way of life. Happy New Year to you!

  • @ibislife
    @ibislife Рік тому +3

    Isnt it amazing how these old wooden houses lasts for centuries? We have a lot of them here in Norway too. The oldest house in Norway, as we know of, is 700 years old, built in 1296, and it is also lived in. The oldest structure in the world (non-religious) is a logbuilding used for storing food, it is 882 years old. Underneath the wooden panelling there is a log structure. Is that the structure in your house as well? You have a beautiful home. You need to be a tough woman to live there, and I see you are with the icebathing! That way your house feels warm! 😅 Very nice video, thank you. 😊

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому +2

      Yes, old log houses can last for several lifetimes and they are like Lego structures; you can always take out a broken piece and put in a new without the need of destroying it all. We have been planning actually to come to Norway for some old house inspiration. 😍 It would be lovely to see the colors and the way they are built!
      Yes, under the floor boards are logs and this house stands on solid rock. It will not move anywhere 😅

  • @vanian6766
    @vanian6766 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing your home with us

  • @loriherrmann3181
    @loriherrmann3181 Рік тому

    What a pleasure to have found your video! Can hardly wait to see more.

  • @eileenalholinna5310
    @eileenalholinna5310 Рік тому

    What a awesome old house!

  • @barblark2728
    @barblark2728 Рік тому +2

    What a treasure! I look forward to learning more about your home.

  • @deborahwiles6158
    @deborahwiles6158 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing, and may God continue to bless you and Family 😇

  • @dikkijomullen747
    @dikkijomullen747 Рік тому

    Such an intriguing tour, most enjoyable to watch.

  • @ruthnoronha8206
    @ruthnoronha8206 Рік тому +24

    Thank you for offering to take us on this tremendously fun and daunting journey of this old house. I’m Canadian so I know cold so I am in awe of how tough you guys are to live in this house while you plan on restoring it.

    • @ninasointu
      @ninasointu  Рік тому +5

      Winters are always a bit of an adventure 😅 welcome to join in on our journey!