The past week has been one of the coldest we have had in years, yet I can't seem to avoid looking toward the future. Before we know it, spring will have arrived, and it will be that time of year where we really mean ?out with the old.? I have already begun to pack most of my things into plastic totes, and I have come to the conclusion that I want to replace most of my d?cor. I am ready to begin making changes in my life, and that means replacing the old with the new. I am looking for some advice on useful ways of creating a better look throughout my house. I am going to be replacing my table cloths, bedding, pillows, towels, curtains, rugs, and throws. My goal is to create a whole new look and feel to my home. What's the best way to go about this? I started doing some research online and found a great post on Wikipedia. It discusses duvets and can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duvet if you want to read it. I have never used one of these before and I really feel like I would love one. They seem to make the bed not only more comfortable, but also easier to keep warmer while sleeping. I continued my search for ideas and information. I came across http://www.thetowelshop.co.uk/ and found more informative articles on duvets. Anyway, I intend to make several changes around the house. I would love to see pictures of some creative solutions that some of you have used. I am looking for a more earthy type of feel, but I am interested in any tips or styles you guys have used. I intend on making this year one in which I accomplish most of my goals, and I would like to create a feeling of being grounded, centered, and focused.