Thanks laura! Some wonderful ideas on there. I like the garden tower, the garden in a picture frame (I have a collection of cool frames I could do this with), the woolly pockets, the terrarium in a glass ornament, and the old window shutters. Thanks so much for sharing!

Certaineed has a "Visualize Your Home" section. Even if you don't use their products, you can visualize colors on a variety of homes on their website. Here is a link that might be useful: Visualize Your Home

This one has quite a few free patterns and instuctions. I've made the pillowcases (under Bedding) more times than I can count. CMC Here is a link that might be useful: Alternative Windows

I don't think the execution in this example is great, but just to show you the concept. Pretend there is a matching window on the other side. I've read where people will mount a mirror behind sheerish draperies to reflect some light and make it look as if there could be a window there. Then hang the other draperies as shown, to match your other window on the adjacent wall. Or totally cover the wall with draperies and have the window peek out from beneath some sheers: