I still remember the first time I hung a tiny heart ornament on our living room lamp; my youngest, then eight, declared it “officially cozy” and my daughter, twelve, immediately reworked a corner with her markers and glitter. Between carpooling, homework check-ins, and waving hello to Mrs. Alvarez next door, our house lives loudly and warmly. Mornings are rushed and full of cereal conversations, and evenings are for board games on the rug while the television hums quietly. Those small everyday moments are why I love tweaking our space with gentle touches that make everyone smile. Over the years I’ve…