Last weekend when my parents were visiting, my mom commented on how changing the fabric on the dining room chairs could make a big difference in the room. So last weekend Molly and I went on an adventure to JoAnns, and found some bright and cheery fabric that matches the curtains (red) and the placetmats (green) without looking Christmas-y.
Before:

And After!


It only took about 13 dollars and 30 minutes. A pretty good payoff for a little bit of time and money!