People keep asking me if the Chicago winter has started creeping into town. Thankfully, it hasn't arrived yet, but I can tell that the end of these pleasantly warm days is near.
In anticipation of wintry evenings, I am dreaming of these gorgeous crafted wool blankets (as mentioned in My Current Obsessions: Fall Edition Post). Hopefully Santa is listening, because these stunning blankets don't come cheap!
100% Virgin wool. Made the same way since 1925. Practically wind and water resistant, these plush covers have been made in this candy-stripe style for almost a century. Even Leon Leonwood Bean himself carried the HBP blanket in his car! A new one is $450 but you can find great used HBP blankets on eBay for under $100.
Swans Island Company Wool Throw Blanket
This mid-coast Maine woolen goods company has some seriously spoiled sheep. So much so, that they are taken by boat to graze on an all-grass island. Doing so keeps the brambles and twigs out of their fleece and thus providing the softest wool ever. Not only that, but the all natural dyes make them graceful and sophisticated. These hand-woven beauties can run you upwards of $450...and that's just for the throw size. But I have heard that they are worth every penny.
Faribault Woolen Mill - Heritage Blankets
Since the 1860's this Minnesota based woolen mill has been skillfully crafting the finest wool blankets. So much so that 100 years later, in the 1960's, the Faribault Mill was producing over half of the blankets being produced in the United States! With this kind of longevity and tradition, it's no wonder Target has picked up the brand for their next 'Designer for Target' Series (in stores November 2). Original blankets run between $100-200 but I'd bet the for Target line will be more affordable.
Woolrich Blankets
The classic Woolrich woolen mill of Pennsylvania has been keeping America warm for almost 170 years. I grew up with a hunter green tartan-plaid version of this blanket, and recently hunted for it in our attic. I can't wait to find it and steal it back for our apartment!
This mid-coast Maine woolen goods company has some seriously spoiled sheep. So much so, that they are taken by boat to graze on an all-grass island. Doing so keeps the brambles and twigs out of their fleece and thus providing the softest wool ever. Not only that, but the all natural dyes make them graceful and sophisticated. These hand-woven beauties can run you upwards of $450...and that's just for the throw size. But I have heard that they are worth every penny.
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| Bon voyage lil' sheepies! |
Since the 1860's this Minnesota based woolen mill has been skillfully crafting the finest wool blankets. So much so that 100 years later, in the 1960's, the Faribault Mill was producing over half of the blankets being produced in the United States! With this kind of longevity and tradition, it's no wonder Target has picked up the brand for their next 'Designer for Target' Series (in stores November 2). Original blankets run between $100-200 but I'd bet the for Target line will be more affordable.
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| This Navy Foot Soldier Blanket is perfect |
The classic Woolrich woolen mill of Pennsylvania has been keeping America warm for almost 170 years. I grew up with a hunter green tartan-plaid version of this blanket, and recently hunted for it in our attic. I can't wait to find it and steal it back for our apartment!
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| If this doesn't make you want to sit around an autumn campfire, nothing will. Just look at that plaid! |
Stay warm and happy snuggling!
Bee
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