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Brrrr. Whether snuggling up on the sofa, in front of a fire, or tailgating before the game, cozy throw blankets are a necessity.

Just because you are super focused on function when using throw blankets does not mean you need to sacrifice form. Practicality does not require that you throw (pun intended) aesthetics out the window–at least not in our book.

Get warm and toasty with these throw blankets that combine just the perfect amount of warmth and fun design. By the way, the Danish have a word special word for getting cozy. They call it hygge, and it’s pretty much a national pastime, particularly during the winter. It sounds like the rest of the Northern Hemisphere could learn a thing or two from the Danes.

Get Cozy with These Comfy Throw Blankets

1. Open Market Throw

From the All Roads Design studio, this throw combines texture, everyday comfiness, and luxe design in a one-a-kind piece that really catches the eye.

2. Fair Isle Colorblocked

Get warmth and classic patterns in one, but with updated styling, with this throw. You will want to wrap yourself up in it all winter.

3. Living Squares

From the Danish design brand Ferm Living, this optical illusion jacquard knit blanket is super cool–er, warm. Get toasty and be stylish at the same time.

4. Kiryu Throw

Color and texture combined, what could be better? The pattern is reversible! From Osamu Mita, a third-generation textile designer known for his use of unique finishing techniques that achieve novel patterns and textures.

5. Humbert Throw

Throw this colorful, patterned blanket on your legs while curled up on the couch and binge-watching the latest on Amazon Prime or Netflix.

6. Handwoven African Mud Cloth Throw

This throw is handwoven from authentic West African mud cloth, which is cotton fabric that has been mud dyed and embellished with distinctive tribal patterns.

7. Labyrinth Blanket

This bright and colorful throw is part of the Bitmap Series by Zuzunaga where a digital image is enlarged to become pixelated to create unique and playful patterns.

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Is there a better fall activity than cuddling under a warm blanket? Especially after getting out of a steamy shower, coming home from a brisk walk, eating dinner… you get the idea.

Well, if your current trusty comforter is starting to feel a bit ragged and lumpy, it may be time to upgrade. Before you pull out your wallet, though, you may want to subscribe to our newsletter. Because subscribing is the only thing you have to do to become eligible to win Obasan’s Banff 2.0 Fall Comforter. The entire prize has up to a $719 value and you can pick the comforter size of your choice. It truly doesn’t get better than that. Read on for all the cozy details.

Obasan, is a bedding manufacturer dedicated to helping people get a good night sleep. The company’s owners know that without a restful night of sleep, we’re not at our best. The company has been selling multiple sleep solutions since 1985. Obasan’s products are made with the “finest organic ingredients found on Earth.”

Luckily for you, the Banff Fall comforter 2.0 is designed for autumn nights. It’s medium-weight and will keep your entire body toasty on evenings where the temperature drops to near freezing. This cozy comforter is filled with organic wool. If you live in a super cool climate, you could easily pair this comforter with the Banff 1.0 to achieve the perfect amount of warmth.

So, does the Banff comforter sound like something you’d like to dress your bed with? We thought so. To become eligible for Obasan’s cloud-like blanket, all you have to do is sign up for our newsletter. And if you’re already signed up, that means you’re already entered!

Catch up with this brand on social media by visiting its following sites:

Facebook: obasansleepwell
Twitter @obasansleepwell
Instagram: @obasansleepwell

So, have you signed up yet? You better get to it!

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Keep the cold at bay with these warm and cozy DIY projects for throw blankets.

With Mother Nature threatening to throw another Polar Vortex our way, it’s time to prepare for colder weather. Of course, you could turn up the thermostat or you could put on a sweater and snuggle under a blanket and save some money on your energy bills (not to mention have a positive impact on the global climate change crisis).

And you don’t have to go out and but throw blankets, but instead can make your own (the activity will also warm you up!). Use scrap fabric, repurposed t-shirts, leftover yarn, felted sweaters and more to make comfy and warm throw blankets that you can stash around the house. I find that keeping throw blankets handy makes it a whole lot more likely that my family will actually use them.

15 Easy DIY Throw Blankets To Keep You Warm

1. Giant Knitted Blanket – Knit this chunky throw up in a jiffy.
2. Cozy Chevron Throw – This project is stylish and cozy.
3. DIY Easy Holiday Felted Blanket – This project utilizes felted upcycled sweaters.
4. Simple Light Fabric Throw – If you just want a light throw, consider this easy project.
5. Pretty Lap Duvet – This project is a how-to for a simple quilted lap duvet.
6. Crochet Heart Bobble Square Throw – Learn how to crochet a textured heart square that can be combined to make a throw.
7. Giant Ombre Pom Pom Throw – Add giant pom poms to a throw for color and fun.
8. No Sew Fleece Throw – Fleece is warm and durable and no sewing is even better.
9. DIY This Plus Sign Throw – Make a stylicious throw from cozy flannel and fabric paint.
10. Houndstooth Blanket – Houndstooth is on trend now and it’s warm.
11. Argyle Fleece Throw – Make your own preppy argyle throw from fleece.
12. DIY Dip-Dyed Duvet – Bring a old duvet back to life by dip-dying it.
13. Sunburst Fabric Quilt – Brighten up a dreary and cold day with a sunburst quilt.
14. Crochet Fleece Throw – This project calls for crocheting up the ends of a fleece throw.
15. DIY Fleece and Flannel Throw – Combine fleece and flannel for the ultimate in warmth!

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The air is heavy with summer and the sticky, sweet smell of honey. Bring a burst of sunshine inside your walls and celebrate honey bees (minus the epinephrine); these six-legged beauties are a vision themselves, not to mention their immaculate six-sided dwellings of honeycomb bliss. May I suggest bringing one (or all) of these products into your hive for a hint of nostalgia?

The Queen Bee Print ($10.80 – shown above) from Farnum Ink Studio captures the honey bee’s gorgeous silhouette while the Buckley Organic Blanket ($59.95) from CB2 perfectly depicts the golden hue of the sugary honey secretion – sweet coziness if you ask me.

Amuse your senses with a blend of beeswax and soy wax in bee-related scents (Raw Honey, Wild Blackberry, etc.) with The Journey of the Bees Candles ($24) from Jayson Home & Garden. Hable Construction‘s Vanilla Checker Pillow ($130) will embellish your upholstery with the graphic delight of honeycomb.

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The colder the weather gets, the cozier your couch becomes. But how can you snuggle up and relish the warmth without a soft and stylish throw? You can’t, honey! Here are a couple of eco-friendly options I love.

Are you looking for a throw that covers you from head to toe? I’m guessing all our gals in the Northern parts of the country are saying “Yes!” to that. Shown at top, the oversized Reversible Silk Fleece throw at VivaTerra will keep your whole body toasty. The best part is that it’s reversible, so it works throughout the year for changing color schemes.

Amenity Home’s Alpaca throw proves that baby alpaca yarn is the secret to its amazing softness. And, believe it or not, these fluffy fibers both trap heat and breathe, making it the perfect throw for all seasons.

Woven from organic cotton and treated with non-toxic dyes, the Coyuchi Jacquard throw is available in an array of hues to complement any color scheme. Being lightweight cotton, it’s great if you get too hot being bundled up.

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