I still remember the first time I walked into a neighbor’s house and felt instant calm. I’m a forty-something mom with two busy kids aged ten and eight, and our days are a whirl of school runs, soccer snacks, and backyard fort-building. Mornings start with cereal on the couch and ends with matching pajamas and a stack of library books. This season, as we approach Valentine’s Day, those small comforts have taught me that a home does not need to be perfect to feel full of love. Over the years, I’ve learned to balance practical family life with a style that…