I still remember when my kids were toddlers and Valentine crafts covered every surface of the kitchen. Now, with an eight and a ten-year-old racing through school mornings and afternoons full of soccer practice and homework, our house has a different kind of rhythm. I’m in my forties, juggling PTA meetings, casserole nights for neighbors, and the small, everyday rituals that make a home feel lived in. Lately I’ve found joy in tiny retreats: turning our room into a place that feels calm, a little romantic, and welcoming after the whirlwind of carpools and bedtime stories. These simple touches bring…