The Small Things series was born when the corona pandemic hit Finland in the spring of 2020.
In a time of fear, sadness, and loneliness, missing family and friends, our family started going on forest walks.
It brought a much-needed break from all the worrying.
Through these forest adventures, the family’s 4- and 6-year-olds gathered a variety of beautiful, small things like rocks and leaves that I first didn’t pay attention to.
Every time they brought these little treasures to me, I suddenly noticed them and it brought a smile to my face