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This colorful abstract masterpiece in the opening photo is hung with tape. The framed family portrait above was painted by their youngest at age three and has been hanging above the couch in the living room for years. It's a great illustration of how giving your children's artwork pride of place makes your house feel more like a home.

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- Kristin Hohenadel blogging from rue Vieille du Temple, Paris, France. She can be reached at kristinh @ apartmenttherapy . com