One last idea for the living room.

Go to the closets, basement or even the attic and find all the old scarves, handkerchiefs, or linens that your mom or grandma just knew you had to have... Bring them out, wash and iron them( Yes iron them. It takes all of two seconds and you only have to do this once a year..) Place them on tables, mantles or even drape them over your curtains.. Where ever you can use them, Do. Besides that when grandma, or mom see them, It makes them sooo happy.