Great Fabric with a Personal Touch

I love stopping at the mailbox when I pull in the driveway - I always hope for something good and once in awhile it happens! 

Last night I opened the mailbox to find the fabric I ordered to start my living room makeover project from QuiltHome fabrics.  I was so excited!  QuiltHome fabrics is an awesome website that has designer fabrics from Amy Butler, Ty Pennington, Joel Dewberry, and others.  Below are two fabrics that I ordered to re-cover throw pillows for our living room.

L to R: Joel Dewberry 'Modern Meadow' and Amy Butler "Lotus"

The blue fabric is designed by Joel Dewberry called Modern Meadow and the cherry color fabric is designed by Amy Butler called Lotus.  The fabric is pretty inexpensive in comparison to going to a fabric store without a coupon! :)  I can't wait to start sewing this weekend!

Now, here's the BEST PART....

I got a PERSONAL NOTE on my receipt!  It totally made my day and now I can't wait to order more fabric from here!  What a neat touch from an online store!  Lesson learned for those of us that work in sales, always say thank you.  People love a personal connection and hand-written mail because today handwritten notes are far from the ordinary.  I will definitely be sending out more notes!  When was the last time you sent a handwritten note, letter or card?

Living Room Plan

I am in desparate need of a game-plan to jazz up our living room.  I find our main living and gathering space to be a little boring and in need of some color and visual interest. 

Fortunately we have a solid foundation to start with including updated furniture, brand new windows, a solid wood floor and a wall color that will work with any color scheme!  Below are my initial thoughts for color and my "to do" list.

Color:

   

To Do List:

1. Select window treatments (shades and curtains)

2. Find new or re-cover throw pillows

3. Wall hangings

4. Accessorize

5. Replace the rug?

I would define my style as contemporary and simple but I would really like to incorporate pattern and texture to create visual interest in this room.  I think I can accomplish that by re-covering throw pillows and finding the right curtains.  Chances are, I will probably end up doing a lot of sewing so I get the fabric and exact look that I want. (Believe it or not I can sew... but only straight lines!) 

Readers - Let me know what you think or if you have any suggestions (color, accessories, furniture arrangement) to make this room look like it belongs in a magazine! :)  If I incorporate your suggestion you will get something REAL NICE!