This Old House

Change is good—really

I RECENTLY HAD MY HOUSE WHITEWASHED. In two weeks’ time, the interior walls were blanketed white, to match the trim and ceilings. To the surprise of our talented designer/home stager, I agreed without fuss. We were preparing to sell, after all. I was practicing letting go.

In truth, not every bit of color was banished—which,

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