There’s no place for
formality in Jennifer’s
home. The kids’ spray-
painted angels and
bowls of M&Ms are
right at home with
silver serving pieces.
“We live with
our things and
enjoy them,”
she says. “I love
a house that’s
comfortable.”
Indoors, Jennifer goes easy on the garland, using a
few simple sw ags for most-seen places, such as the
w ide kitchen window,
opposite.
Handmade tags
personalize packages,
top.
Three ornaments
clustered together w ith bright purple ribbon gain
im pact and fill bare spots on the tree,
above.
Sophie
and Gray have started a tradition of their own: On
the day after Thanksgiving, they set up a hot cocoa
or lemonade stand outside their m other’s store, One
Fish Two Fish,
right.
The kids pick a charity— often
one centered on anim als— and donate the proceeds.
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