Last night I read a book by my living room window. No air conditioning. No fans. No ice-filled drink. Just damp, campfire scented autumn air, my favorite blanket, a book, and a cat. It was, quite simply, blissful. If you're in the market for a new favorite throw to cozy up with on the cool nights ahead, check out this blanket round up. I'm quite confident all of these blankets will pair wonderfully with fuzzy slippers, trashy novels, salty potato chips, and a cat. More

Hadley Mod Throw
• $69.95
• CB2

I'm about to order this throw for my son's bed for those fall nights when he needs some cover but his comforter would be overkill. Throws are a great size for young kids and I like this bold, geometric design.

The Shops at Target's new collections are set to launch in stores and online September 9. In preparation, Boston-based PATCH NYC had a preview party in their courtyard last Wednesday, showcasing their exclusive home line for the bullseye. I sat down with designers Don Carney and John Ross to get the scoop on the collaboration. More

As the editor of Crochet Today magazine, I commission crocheters across the country to design blankets for our readers: baby blankets, granny square blankets, holiday blankets, you get the picture. Lately, I've been spotting crocheted blankets pop up on design blogs (and AT's own house tours) and love how sweet they look in a modern and whimsical setting. More

Hand-woven from high quality cotton fibers, Turkish towels have been gaining momentum as alternatives to standard terry cloth towels. They're lightweight, well designed, easy to clean, and very versatile, which makes them perfect for traveling. Use them as a towel, throw, wrap, table runner, at the beach or on a picnic — and, bonus, they take up very little space in your bag or luggage. More

That Orla Kiely bedding we sneaked a peek at back in March is finally hitting stores — and, even more importantly, it's online too! Online reviews have been mixed so we're curious if anyone has seen it in their local stores yet … or maybe you're even sleeping on it! More

Deborah Sharpe Linens specializes in linens, bedding and accessories for your home. Situated right off Beverly Blvd in the heart of Los Angeles, her teeny tiny showroom presents elegant, traditional selections for your bed and bath.

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You may not know the name Eastern Accents but if you've purchased bedding from Horchow or Room and Board, you may be sleeping under them. This small Chicago company, overseen by a husband and wife team, has been making luxury bedding since 1989. I took a quick tour of the factory, a facility that includes sewing machines, woodworkers and painters. More

Specialty: Clothing and children's gifts with a focus on fair trade and organic products
Price Range: ($) Budget - ($$) Mid-Range

I saw this cute froggy at a thrift shop for $1 recently and, after snapping him up, I inspected the label to see who the maker was: Fair Indigo. I checked them out online when I got home and learned about the company's commitment to socially responsible products.
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