This is from the latest TechRepublic Windows XP Tips newsletter:
Need a change of scenery? No need to pay Microsoft when you want a new desktop theme–now you can escape to virtual versions of Egypt, Québec and New Zealand for free. Windows XP columnist Greg Shultz leads the tour.
I’m not really into themes, but I have previously downloaded the New Zealand Bliss theme. I like the colours. TechRepublic links to several other freely available themese from Microsoft. Check it out!