I still remember the first time I let my son and daughter help me rearrange the living room to make a cozy reading corner. I was in my forties then, proud of our little American home and the way my parents had taught me to value comfort and storytelling in décor. My husband was making coffee, the kids were arguing over which cushion was more “snuggle friendly,” and our neighbor Mrs. Alvarez waved as she walked by. Those small moments shaped how I think about decorating: it should be warm, practical, and a little playful. If you like ideas that…
