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

 and for a moment I could forget everything.