I still remember the first time I tried to sneak a little green into our living room without making it look like a holiday store exploded in our house. Between school drop-offs for an eight year old and late soccer practices for my twelve year old, my days are a string of lunch-packing, homework check-ins, and waving to the neighbor who always borrows our ladder. Small traditions—like Saturday pancakes and Sunday puzzle time—are what make our house feel like home, and over the years I’ve learned that a subtle change in decor can lift everyone’s mood. A soft throw, a…