I know how stressful this is for you and the amount of work involved. Hopefully, when it is all over you will be able to enjoy the new things too and not miss any of the old (much!).

Regarding the pillow, it is hard to tell without seeing pictures of everything else in the room but overall, mixing in some modern pieces with traditional is often done to lighten the historical look and give a fresh vibe to everything. It is quite common to see a very traditional room with a large contemporary painting, for instance. So, a modern pillow seems negligible n its effect one way or the other. I would certainly try it out if it appeals to you.
Are you in the house now?

Thanks for the vote of confidence, BB.

Yes, we're living in the house and so glad to be out of the hotel. Construction is not finished but getting closer every week. We're down to punch list items, the chimney, replacing one window, some cable/TV wires... DH is going to schedule pick-up of the POD for mid-next week. Hurray! I thought the POD was going to be a permanent part of our new landscaping! :) Gosh, it would have helped if the boxes would have been labeled but I know the restoration company just didn't have time. Overall, we are just so lucky. We were in the refugee hotel for just under three months - there are still people there.

I just ordered the pillow. It's expensive, IMO, and that also played a role in my uncertainty but I can always return it. Eighty percent of our replacement interior stuff has been from online purchases 'cause there are no stores near us. Returns get expensive when you're buying so much all at once. Trying not to make too many mistakes. Etsy is my friend. :)

/tricia

I'm glad you are back in your house. I can't imagine how difficult the last few months have been for you. I don't have an opinion on the pillow, but 'Beez covered that subject well already. I just wanted to chime in to wish you well with your project.