Brrrr! Baby, it is COLD outside! Sweater weather, move over. It’s pretty much a wrap yourself up in a blanket and never-leave-your-house-weather. Bundle up with some of the best blankets to battle the bitter cold temps!
If you literally just want to complain about everything until it’s summer… hang on. Blankets can make it better.
Material Matters…
- Cotton:
- Natural Beauty: Cotton is a natural fabric that is most popular for being comfortable year-round, all season.
- Big Benefits: Breathable fabric because it absorbs & releases perspiration the most efficiently. And – cotton blankets feel cozy and cool in the summer, but keep you warm in the winter.
- Team Cotton: Members of the cotton family (used most often for blankets) include flannel and velvet.
- Wool:
- Breathable: Believe it or not, despite the “scratchy” texture, wool is a breathable fabric and can absorb up to 30% of its weight in moisture without feeling damp.
- Winner Winner: This insulating fabric is the hands-down winner to keep you the warmest. Perfect for winter temps!
- Where to Wool?: Because wool is not known to be the coziest fabric, wool blankets are best for layering. Placing one on top of your other blankets (ex: on a bed) is your best bet.
- Faux Fur:
- Whaaaat is it?: Faux fur is a “textile” fabric made of synthetic fibers that are processed, dyed, and cut to mimic real fur characteristics. Then the fabric is treated in a bunch of ways (heated, brushed with wire, sheared…) to get that “fur” feel.
- The SNUGGLE is Real: Most popular picks for snuggly blankets are faur fur.
- Trending: Faux fur is everywhere! From blankets to clothing to accessories, there’s a seriously stylish reason why we adore faux fur.
If your favorite winter activity is going back inside – add some of these most coveted blankets to your life.
But on the plus side, doesn’t shivering count as exercise? <wink>
Stay snuggly…
Blankets make everything better when it’s cold! I think these are lovely tips on how to shop and choose the purrfect one! Sorry, I meant, perfect one. I am a huge fan of wool and faux fur!
That is SO true! Thanks, glad that you got some ideas on how to find the purrfect blankets for your home. 😉
Blankets make winter bearable. I am usually piled with blankets when I am sitting on my couch! I would sit there shivering without them.
TOTALLY! I love that, being wrapped up in blankets when the weather is cold! Perfect way to spend the winter days.
Cuddling under the soft and warm blankets is the most relaxing thing while we are sleeping. It’s perfect for winter.
That is definitely the life I wanna live everyday during the winter, haha! It’s the best thing to do!
I love a good a blanket, between Lupus and having a big house I am always ALWAYS cold! Cotton and wool are my fave depending on the season! Thank for sharing this I love the styles
I do too. It really helps make life super comfy for all of us. I love cotton and wool as well! You’re welcome, hope you got some great ideas!
YES, YES, and YES! We have a ton of blankets in the family room, and honestly everyone grabs their faves. I do try to rotate them yearly, as I feel like the newer, the more cozy. Thanks for sharing.
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Glad you agree! There’s nothing better than finding the perfect blanket for your home! I like changing mine too. Everything’s so nice when it’s new.
Its been so cold this year where we live, colder then I can remember so i’ve been constantly curled up in blankets. Also your kitty is stunning!
Totally! It’s been cold out here as well and I just love being wrapped up in my blankets. Thank you, Moxie is a superstar!
Nothing beats an afternoon or evening in the cooler months, curled up on the couch with a cozy blanket! We have several, but I totally want that grey chunky knit one!
Yes! That’s exactly how I think. There’s nothing like finding the perfect blanket! Do check it out, I’ve linked all the blankets in my post. 😉
I have a beautiful fuzzy blanket on my couch and it’s perfect for wrapping oneself in for a night in front of the fire with a book. I would love to get a beautiful wool blanket though!
That’s such a lovely thing to do during the cold winter months! Wool is also awesome to own!
I love a good throw blanket. I probably have a few in every room of my house lol. My husband actually said I can’t buy more because we have enough, but I say just one more…..
I love that! It’s good to have a couple especially during the winter. Haha! I totally understand you on that part!
I love a nice comfy blanket when it’s cold outside, and I can lounge around long enough to enjoy it’s warmth and comfort. I love that sweatshirt too!
I do too! It’s really awesome to just stay and be wrapped in your fave blanket! Haha, that sweatshirt is fab!
Since moving back to eastern Canada, we love to have blankets in every room of the house. Faux fur is my favorite but we have tons of different textures.
Definitely love the idea of having blankets in every room! The cozier the better! Faux fur is such a great thing to have at home!
These throws would add a lot of hygge to your life. I have to have cotton, it is the only fabric that doesn’t generate a lot of static electricity.
Love that word! Cotton is a great choice! I love having different kinds of blankets at home so it can fit my mood.
It’s been freezing here the last two weeks, and these blankets look super cozy! I am going to have to pick some of them up!
Likewise! It’s really good to have blankets to help you beat the cold weather! Check out my links to find the best and coziest blankets! 😉
I love a nice cotton blanket on a bed, between the sheet and comforter. I am a big fan of the faux fur for throws though.
That’s a really good way to make sure you’re all warm and cozy! Me too! Love that kind of fabric!
Your style is amazing! I’ve had my eye on a few of those throws for my bedroom makeover that I’m currently working on. So many good choices!
Thank you so much! I know! It’s hard to pick but it’s SOOO nice to have ’em all. Haha. Pick out the stuff you like on the post! I made sure to put links for those interested.
my daughter was just complaining that we needed new blankets! You just made my search that much easier.
I love blankets! There is never such thing of having too many. I like keeping them everywhere since I’m always cold and I love having different materials also.
I do too! And I agree with you on that, haha! It’s good to make sure each room is just as cozy and comfy as the next one!
I loooove a good blanket (my whole family does, to be honest…our couch is covered with them! My cat is in hog heaven!) and I really want to try out one of the huge, chunky knit ones!
SO DO I, girl! Blankets are the best and I love having them around the house too! Check out my links for the chunky ones!
I’m always under a cozy blanket! I like the faux fur kind and the knitted blankets. So comfy!
Definitely the best place to be! Yes! Those two are just so comfy especially this winter!
Cotton is where it’s at for me! So comfy. Cutest cat photos!
I love cotton as well. It’s really one of the best!
Your home looks so cozy! We live in Arizona where it’s not cold often but actually tonight it’s pretty cool. A cozy blanket is a great staple in every room of your home!
Thank you so much! I love having a cozy blanket around just to be sure!