Wayne Magazine Holiday 2018 | Page 43

home HEARTH AND HOME “We love the fireplace and use it all the time,” says Simone. The tree in the family room, which is the scene for gatherings during the holidays, bears ornaments from her own childhood, as well as her kids’. “Everybody takes part in decorating the tree, starting Thanksgiving weekend,” she says. Professional photographs of the children as babies line the wall. They, along with other professional photos of family members displayed throughout the house, contribute to the home’s monochromatic but warm look. Here, Mason plays with a remote-control truck he received as a Christmas gift. The Naughty and Nice pillows are gifts from a cousin who works at Nourison Industries, a distribution company. > WAYNE MAGAZINE HOLIDAY 2018 41