Dear Debbie: We live in a modest three-bedroom home that hasn’t had much attention for about 20 years. We are about to invest in redecorating, and I would like to stay away from all the modern sleek lines of today’s hot looks. I want my home to remind me of days gone by. I know I sound crazy, but I want my home to feel like it’s giving me a big hug.—Gwendolyn

Dear Gwendolyn: Wow, I know how you feel. I saved your letter for the last two weeks of the year, as I think most of the world is feeling like this after the disastrous daily news about the economy. When times are hard, we bec...

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