Right: Walnut Dining Table, Article; Francis Dining Chairs and Luna Cord Pendant Lamp, Schoolhouse.
From left: Assortment of Pillows, Schoolhouse; Shelby Mod Pendant Lamp, Schoolhouse.
Another ever-changing surface is the chalkboard calendar off the kitchen that the family uses for organizing themselves week by week (reminders about soccer practices, work events, and birthday parties all live there). “I am a strong believer in visual management. It helps everyone to be mindful of how they spend their time,” explains Fritsch. It also means Mom isn’t the hub of all logistics. “When they ask about details (and they ask all the time), I can say, ‘Check the board,’” she says. Seasonal plans get jotted down on a Schoolhouse wall-mounted paper holder in the other corner of the space, so in addition to not accidentally missing a music recital, Penelope and Winter don’t forget to accomplish their long-term goals (this summer that included running a race and visiting their grandparents).
“I am a strong believer in visual management. It helps everyone to be mindful of how they spend their time.”
