As I’m writing this most of the country is in a deep freeze. Brrrrrr! So just in time – here are three ways to stay warm and beat the winter blahs. Your house is your refuge more than ever when it’s cold outside. Use some simple tweaks to your décor to get you through those cold dark winter days by adding accessories with texture.
SNUGGLE UP WITH A THROW TO KEEP YOU WARM
Nothing says warmth like fur, even the faux kind. So get your Game of Thrones on with these Williams-Sonoma throws. You won’t know these aren’t the real thing even after you’re cocooned on the couch in one. 50″ x 65″, currently on sale for $119.97.
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I love this throw inspired by owl feathers by Member’s Mark; 60″ x 72″, available via Amazon for $59.99. Would also look fabulous at the foot of your bed.
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Few things are as soft as mohair. These throws from Donegal Design in Ireland (free shipping worldwide) are 70% mohair, 30% wool and 100% snuggable. Very light yet super warm. Comes in small, medium or large and in nine color combos. This one is a small (40″ x 56″) in Denim Delight, €75, currently $85. Yum!
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www.donegaldesign.ie
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PERK UP YOUR COUCH OR BED WITH SOME THROW PILLOWS
As Seinfeld’s George Costanza said, “I would drape myself in velvet if it was socially acceptable.” Do the next best thing and swap out your current couch pillows for these 18″ square cotton channel velvet pillows from CB2, $49.95.
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www.cb2.com
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For something a little different (and one of a kind) check out these pillows made from upcycled sweaters at the Darling Bird Studio Etsy shop. Purple cable sweater pillow is 16″ square, argyle sweater is 18″ square, each only $21.49.
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www.etsy.com/shop/DarlingBirdStudio
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Add texture and pattern with Pendleton wool or wool blend pillows. Many sizes and patterns available. And bonus – some are reversible to another color. Available via www.pendleton-usa.com or . . .
. . . visit one of the local stores that carry them such as District, www.districtchicago.com.
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www.districtchicago.com
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And if you liked the Williams-Sonoma faux fur throws above – good news – they also have pillows.
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www.williams-sonoma.com
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TREAT YOUR TOOTSIES RIGHT WITH FURRY THROW RUGS
Sheepskin rugs do the job while looking great. Available multiple places, including Pottery Barn. Available in white or grey in 2′ x 3′ or 2′ x 6′.
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www.potterybarn.com
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Go even more plush with angora goat pelt rugs from Pure American Naturals Etsy shop. A variety of sizes and prices.
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www.etsy.com/shop/PureAmericanNaturals
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If you prefer your fur rugs faux Anthropologie has this 100% polyester hair-on-hide beauty available in beige (shown), tan or grey in three sizes.
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www.anthropologie.com
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Throw rugs also look good thrown over a chair or bench. Faux sheepskin from Cleana Arts Etsy shop approximately 2′ x 3′, $36.99.
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www.etsy.com/shop/CleanaArts
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So curl up under your throw with a good book and a cup of tea and stay warm out there!
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