Apartment Therapy DC reader Kathy needs help finding a throw for her new couch: "Hi there AT. Just bought a new couch not too long ago and I think Jonathan Adler's Richard Nixon throw blanket would be the perfect accessory. However, I don't think my wallet would be too happy with the $300 price tag. I'm looking for something with a similar geometric print & range of colors (particularly fond of the orange one). I'm wondering if there are any readers out there that know of an equally cool, but cheaper, option? Take care,
Kathy"
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Kathy,
We suggest trying Etsy if you want something handmade; you might even be able to commission a piece similar to your inspiration throw. Does anyone else have a favorite resource to share with Kathy?
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Try http://www.pillowsandthrows.com. Sometimes they have really good stuff in their sale section.
i am looking for the same thing. we like these things but seriously, $300 for a throw?
Well, considering that it's 100% baby alpaca, I think that might be the reasoning behind the price tag.
Send Granny $200 worth of alpaca yarn and ask her to knit one for you?
Sometimes there just isn't a cheaper alternative.
Or maybe there is a DIY alternative: find an orange throw and sew some white ribbons on it?
Frankly, you might be better off with a solid Hermes-orange throw instead. This looks great now, but it's very trendy and will look dated soon.
these look yummy!
http://www.moonchingwu.com/sml/quilts/quilts.html
The Nixon pattern is a classic MCM iconic pattern that JA just "borrowed". As such, I would not call it trendy and it is not likely to appear dated in the future.
If you love it and plan on having it for a long time, $300 is a more than fair price considering the material and craftsmanship.