Roundup: Festive Faux Fur


Updated 12/02/10 2:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shopping For Faux Fur Throws, Blankets, and Pillows

When it comes to fur in my house, I prefer to see it on a very alive Fluffy or Fido — not on a fur throw, rug, or pillow. Luckily, there are plenty of pretty faux fur choices. Throw a faux fur throw on a bed at a ski cabin for a luxe touch, or dress up your sofa with a few faux fur pillows. They definitely add a great touch to a holiday-decorated home. One of my favorite throws is the Inmod Read more

Crave Worthy: Dreamy Alicia Adams Alpaca Blankets


Updated 03/29/10 1:00 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Alicia Adams Alpaca Blankets and Capes Are Divine

Odd as it may be — the Snuggie is a pop culture phenomenon. I admit I haven't put one on or gone on a strangely intriguing Snuggie pub crawl, so I can't really slight the fuzzy blue blanket/throw/robe. Maybe it lives up to the hype, but I have to believe there are more fashionable ways to go about it. Enter Alicia Adams and her deliciously divine Alicia Adams Alpaca Blankets ($385). Made out of Read more

Roundup: Cozy Gifts For Grandparents


Updated 11/08/09 10:22 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 4 comments

Roundup: Cozy Gifts For Grandparents

My grandparents are big bookworms, and I have so many special memories of reading with them while we snuggled up on a sofa together. They're still avid readers, and while I can't always be there to share a book with them, I know that they appreciate a new book in the holiday season. I try to always pick out something special for them, and a book and a blanket is a perfect combination. See some Read more

How-To: Create a Cozy Corner


Updated 08/27/09 11:51 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 1 comment

How-To: Create a Cozy Corner

While the brick walls and built-in seating areas on the perimeter of this living room have the potential for chilliness (in looks as well as temperature), this possibility is assuaged by the super-cozy seating area tucked into the corner. Creating your own cozy corner is a perfect way to transition into Fall weather. And, if you have kids returning to school, you can make this corner serve double Read more

Would You Ever Sleep Under a Fur Throw?


Updated 07/27/09 11:07 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 4 comments

Would You Ever Sleep Under a Fur Throw?

While this fur throw looks pretty luxurious, I'm having a hard time getting over the ick factor related to that much fur next to my body. Even if this is a fake fur throw, I'd still prefer a fluffy duvet with a high thread count cotton cover, or a chic cashmere blanket any day. It's a texture preference, more than anything. But are any of you fur throw fans?Source Would You Ever Sleep Read more

5 Romantic Loveseats and Throws


Updated 02/09/09 8:02 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 3 comments

Five Loveseats and Throw Blankets

Oh loveseat, there are so many reasons to love you. You can be a sofa in small spaces or a second settee to accommodate occasional guests. But best of all, you are the perfect platform on which to cozy up with one's valentine under a warm throw. Room enough for two — no more, no less. In the spirit of this Winter holiday, I've done some matchmaking of my own: five romantic two-seater sofas Read more

Casa Shops: John Robshaw Online


Updated 02/13/08 1:47 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 8 comments

Casa Shops: John Robshaw Online

John Robshaw, who uses traditional printing, dying and weaving techniques to create his beautiful textiles, just opened an online storefront. I've seen his wonderful rouge floral quilts everywhere lately, including on Design*Sponge's bed. His e-commerce site sells bedding, duvets, shams, quilts, throws, pillows, pillowcases, sheets, tablecloths, crib sets, and even clothing. The inventory is Read more

Throws as Cozy as Your Favorite Sweater


Updated 09/28/07 10:00 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 12 comments

Throws as Cozy as Your Favorite Sweater

Ever since I wrote about the Sun Moon Lake Recycled Cashmere Quilts ($250 to $350, below right) — made from luxuriously soft surplus fabrics — I've been intrigued by the idea of a throw blanket made from material I'd normally expect to see on a sweater. Now that it's officially fall, I'm finding all sorts of cozy sweater throws to suit a myriad of fashion styles, whether you're partial to Read more