Adore August 2022

I wanted my kids to have a vibrant and unexpected place to play, learn, and grow. I hope that this wallpaper inspires their dreams and creativity." With more kids on the horizon, this space is also planned to evolve over time with built-in bookcases and work study stations in place. Coordinating wallpaper — Maris Pavilion by Thibaut — and embroidered fabric from Fairfax Fabric Company on Magazine Street provide additional layers of texture and pattern. I love the happy pops of color in the lighting fixture and framed art above the desk that Alyssa found online. But for now, the focus is on playtime. "My mother in-law saved my husband's wooden toys and trucks, which are so meaningful to us. And my mom, a former kindergarten teacher, keeps us well stocked with traditional books." And with a laugh, she adds "Mills really loves the ballpit. Our 10 year-old Maltese, Lolli, loves to chase and chew the balls that Mills throws. We end up replacing them often."

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ADORE • AUGUST 2022