M OVIE NIGHT
A new but vintage-looking popcorn sign,
above,
is a perfect accessory
for the family room, where Lynette, Erin, and the kids,
right,
gather
for their Friday night popcorn-and-movie ritual. Clara, now 2, was just
a newborn when work on the house began.
indoors
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WINNING
WISDOM
from Lynette
Hasselgren
■ Don’t be
intimidated by
older homes.
“Start with paint,
which almost every
budget can afford.
Take it one step at
a time. The house
will become a part
of you. It's very
rewarding.”
■ You can adjust
your life to
smaller rooms.
“We fell into that
trap of thinking
we just had to have
large spaces. Sure,
we’re on top of each
other a little bit
now—but that’s
been a good thing
for us.”
■ Follow your
instincts.
“Ourfriends and
family thought
we were making
a big mistake, but
Erin and I could
see there was
something special
about this house.”
OUR WINNERS
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SEPTEMBER 2008 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
