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Margie,
I wouldn't go with the green. It will stifle you. You could do an accent wall, if it is a green you really want to use.

You could also do a wainscoating effect having the top portion a light color and the bottom something darker - a lighter tan. I have a really light tan - I believe it's called Swan's Wing.

That allows me to make changes in the room without having to repaint. You may run into problems later if you purchase new furniture and drapes.

I think Ross Dress For Less is a great place to find name brand curtains that have been passed from places like JCPenny because of being discontinued, etc. I always check there first.

Having been a seamstress since 9th grade, I am finding that it is becoming considerably harder to find excellent fabric in your local fabric stores. They don't offer quality anymore and it's cheaper to purchase curtains than it is to make them.

If you happen to run across an excellent, elegant pattern in a tablecloth (63x108) they make very beautiful drapes. You have to buy the same length in a cream or white linen/cotton for the backing which gives it body.

You could also wallpaper the bottom half of the room. You'll probably find some excellent rolls on sale at Lowe's or Home Depot right now. It really doesn't use that much. You can then purchase an inexpensive pre-made chair rail, paint it and put that up. Instant room. Well, almost instant.