Pamela Bell has a smart idea when it comes to balancing having a well designed interior and having a happy houseful of kids and ultimately a happy house. This article, Renovating When Perfect Is Not the Goal at NYTimes.com has the details, but I like this quote:
“It is Ms. Bell’s conviction that the house belongs not so much to her as to her children, and the choices she makes on a daily basis support that.”
Very smart.
(Photo by Phil Mansfield of the New York Times)
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