Founded in 1865, Faribault Woolen Mill is a historic mill that lies along the banks of the Cannon River in Minnesota. Today the craftspeople are using the same techniques and machinery to create wool blankets, throws and accessories that were used 148 years ago. More

Lovely prints and soft fabrics make for some unexpectedly nice sleeping bags. They might not be great for serious camping, but they're perfect for wherever else your travels may take you, or for extra guests. More

My husband's favorite Christmas gift this year was a pair of quirky argyle socks from the Swedish company Happy Socks. It surprised me, but he loves wearing the turquoise-and-red-on-navy socks, and I noticed the other night as he relaxed with his socked feet up on the coffee table how much the socks "popped" in our living room. Why not bring argyle into home decor? So I headed off in search of ways to do just that. Here are some favorites I turned up: More

Trompe l'oeil has come a long way since the Baroque period. Think you are looking at rustic tin? Not so much. Crumpled paper? Gotcha again. Digitally produced materials, like the wallpaper from Bodie & Fou above, mimic other surfaces and play with our sense of perception. More

Last week I was thinking how many cute polka dotted things I had seen lately, but Lindsay beat me to the punch with a roundup. Since I like their linear counterpoint maybe even a little more, I've gathered 10 striped items that would make great gifts. More

There's something cozy and cuddly about a cable knit blanket. Perhaps it's all about the pattern that makes it feel like you're wrapping yourself up in a giant sweater. Whatever the reason, we're mad for these knitted throws! Based on Maxwell's raves for Anthropologie's version earlier this week, we went looking for a few more options in a range of price points. More

Mountains Baby Blanket
• €42
• Fine Little Day

If you love the Mountains wallpaper in Elisabeth Dunker's shop (drawn by her son, no less) but can't commit to wallpaper, perhaps you'll be equally charmed by the design in a baby blanket.

Recycled Cotton Blankets
• $84-96
• Loop Collection

Your child can feel warm and you can feel warm and fuzzy with these made in the U.S.A. blankets made from recycled cotton. And, they're quite beautiful.

A blanket tossed across the end of a bed or draped over a chair can be the perfect accessory. It not only looks cute in a haphazard kind of way but it's practical for those chilly autumn evenings. These blankets and throws lean toward the neutral end of the spectrum, making them perfect additions to just about any space. More

On a quiet street in Paris, steps from the bustling core of the Marais, Les Touristes invites you in to wander for a while among a multitude of colors and patterns inspired by far away lands. More