Way back when we bought our first home in Westport, Connecticut, I knew absolutely nothing about decorating. My poor husband had to live through a peach sofa in our first apartment and pink and white balloon shades in the master bedroom in our Connecticut house. As if those weren’t bad enough, I purchased pink and green Laura Ashley rugs to put next to our bed. I took cute and cottagey to a whole new level. It’s a wonder we are still married.…
