We personalize our homes, decorating with framed photos of family and friends or displaying items from our travels. These connections to our past and special times bring back memories and give our lives meaning. Nicole Lombardo keeps the memories of her late mother—an amazing sculptor—alive by showcasing her sculptures within specially crafted niches throughout her Westport home. Her mother’s art inspired the home’s design and has built a strong emotional attachment to where the family lives. Originally tapping Lucien Vita of Westport-based Vita Design Group to renovate their home in their beloved neighborhood where Nicole, her husband Keith, and their three children had friendships, the family was happy when fate stepped in. Another property on a cul-de-sac around the corner came up for sale, which would enable them to better achieve their desired size and layout. (See more.)