As a mom in my forties, I love turning our home into a cozy nest where little traditions happen every day. My son and daughter, ages 10 and 8, get excited when I hang a string of paper hearts or set out a scented candle, and my husband always teases that I inherited my flair for decorating from my mother and siblings. Growing up in a house where family meals and handmade crafts were the norm, I learned that small touches make a house feel like home. Today I want to share practical, romantic decorating tips that blend classic home…