For years people have said, “I love your home. It’s warm, welcoming, and cozy.” We have had at least three realtors say, “I would like to purchase your house myself.” How did Les and I discover how to make our home, sweet home? I was blessed with a mother, a poor-farm housewife, who used to watch home design television shows. Yes, before the Home and Garden Television. She would then transform items from my grandparent’s attic or the local dump into useful household furnishings or decor. Interestingly enough, my brother Jamie McLaughlin became Vice-president, Residential Design for one of Ontario’s largest construction companies. Jamie generously designed our present house. Here are some tips for warming up your home, sweet home.