I'm going to build a couple of storage Day Beds from the plans at www.Knock-offwood.com here: http://www.knock-offwood.com/2009/12/plan-stratton-daybed-as-request-by-you.html With the layout like this for the girl's room:

As part of our plan we would like to craft some fantastic pillows for the daytime.  We found some just right at Pier one Imports for a mere $39 each . . . what?  They looked time consuming but possible to make ourselves.  Here are some tutorials we plan to try:

http://www.blog.sugarlotus.com/2010/01/throw-pillow-tutorial.html

and

http://floralshowers.com/sewing/ruffle-pillow-tutorial/

I love these!!!!!

http://americanfeltandcraft.wordpress.com/2010/01/23/bed-of-roses-sweet-little-rose-accent-pillows/