Kristy’s Family Friendly Home

published Nov 26, 2015

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Living room with a white armchair, patterned pillow, wall mirror, TV stand with baskets, and framed art. — (Image credit: Submitted by Kristy )

Name: Kristy
Location: Morningside — Edina, Minnesota

We bought our 1928 Dutch Colonial home about five years ago. We were relocating back to the Twin Cities from Boston and I was five months pregnant with our son, Harrison. The moment that I stepped foot into the house and saw light pouring in through the living room windows, I knew this was our home.

(Image credit: Submitted by Kristy )

All the great built-ins further sealed the deal. Never mind that it didn’t have central air, a paved driveway, or a two-car garage (remember that we live in Minnesota). Someday we hope to add those things as our budget allows.

(Image credit: Submitted by Kristy )

It’s a fairly modest Midwest home, which we love. The smaller size has forced us to get really creative in how we utilize our space and get a bit ruthless about clutter. We subscribe to the “have nothing in your home that you don’t know to be useful or believe to be beautiful” philosophy.

(Image credit: Submitted by Kristy )

What I love most about our home is that it is a cozy and peaceful space where family and friends come together to laugh, share stories, and just breathe a little deeper.

Thanks, Kristy!

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