Cozy beginnings from my kitchen table Some of my best decorating memories began at the kitchen table, with crayons underfoot and a cup of coffee cooling as my two kids, ages 8 and 11, plotted their next creation. As an American mom in my forties, I love blending family-made touches with thoughtful home décor. My husband chops wood for our fireplace while my parents drop by with vintage frames, and my childhood memories of cutting paper with my sister still guide how I layer textures and color. Whether a neighbor stops in for a quick craft swap or my son…