gift guide: blankets — all aflutter

hug me

WHEN THE shorter days settle in, it becomes more and more tempting to snuggle up with a cozy blanket and hot cup of tea and just chill. Like in the middle of the afternoon. And watch maybe *just one* episode of Bridgerton. But… then I would never get back up again and everyone would starve, because impossibly soft, cozy blankets have a way of sucking you in like a comforting warm hug and who wants to let go of that to make dinner? Which is precisely why blankets make SUCH GOOD GIFTS. Sorry, I had to yell at you because I’m guessing you’re still thinking about hugs and Lord Hastings.

PEOPLE HAVE been knitting, sewing and quilting blankets for their special people since the beginning of time, as a beautiful, tangible and huggable symbol of their support, love and affection. Super luxe soft blankets make really lovely, loving, heartfelt Support, Sympathy or Get Well gifts. They envelop your special person in the feeling of a comforting warm hug from you, which is especially meaningful if you can’t give one IRL. The same goes for babies of course, whether brand spanking new or growing bigger each day.

BUT THEY also make awesome gifts for just about ANY occasion and ANYONE on your list for those very same reasons. My boys LOVE a good cozy blanket and carry them all over the house for spontaneous snuggling. We bring our awesome Rumpls camping for extra toasty campfires. We have little tugs of war over the ridiculously luxe-feeling faux fur Anthropologie one while we cuddle during movie night. They just feel good. And there are SO many adorable, gorgeous, weighted, luxe, impossibly soft, handwoven, recycled, amazing, snuggly, chic blankets in the world that your only struggle will be choosing one (Oh wait, I can totally help with that). Here are a few that we have and love and some that I’m just totally drooling over. You can never have too many, right?! So go snuggle one up and dream about Lord Hastings. Er, I mean, meditate about world peace. xo

blankets make the best gifts

> **Sunday Citizen** has taken the incredible health benefits of weighted blankets to another level by adding thousands of bits of healing amethyst, clear quartz and rose quartz crystals to their insanely soft version. So you get the feeling of a snuggly hug with the added bonus of nature’s powerful healing energy. There’s also a Crystal Powered Sleep Mask to go with it. **> $269**

> All of Seek & Swoon’s super pretty throws are inspired by beautiful places around the world, but proudly made here in the USA entirely from recycled yarn. There are so many different designs to choose from to match just about anyone’s decor. They also make absolutely darling Baby Throws. / SEEK & SWOON THROW $175 / — > All of **Seek & Swoon’s** super soft, pretty throws are inspired by beautiful places around the world, but proudly made here in the USA entirely from recycled yarn. There are so many different designs to choose from to match any decor. They also make absolutely darling Baby Throws. **> $175**

> Rumpl down blankets are amazing for camping, traveling or sitting outside with friends. They make several sizes, including one for Kids and SO many great prints. Learn more about why I love them here. / RUMPL PUFFY BLANKETS from $99 / — > **Rumpl Original Puffy Blankets** are amazing for camping, traveling or sitting outside with friends. They make several sizes, including one for Kids and SO many great prints. Learn more about why I love them here. > from $99

> Faherty makes a bunch of really beautiful blankets, most of which are organic cotton and some of which have super soft sherpa lining on the back. The prints are unique and cool. / FAHERTY BLANKETS from $128 / — > **Faherty** makes a really lovely collection of beautiful blankets, most of which are organic cotton and some of which also have super soft sherpa lining on the back. I’ve washed mine 100 times and it still looks perfect. There are a bunch of unique, cool prints to choose from. **> from $128**

> Sunday Citizen is dedicated entirely to making things that are insanely SOFT. They just want people to be comfy and cozy. Their throws are super plush and SO fluffy and come in a bunch of prints + colors. / SUNDAY CITIZEN THROW from $98 / — > **Sunday Citizen** is dedicated entirely to making things that are insanely SOFT, spreading comfy and coziness wherever they go. Their throws are super plush and SO fluffy and come in a bunch of fun prints + colors. **> from $98**

> Love the pretty texture of these beautiful **Lumi Living Rib Knit Throws.** The texture gives them a bit of weight, while still being super breathable. And those soft, neutral colors would be at home in just about any decor. **> $78**

> You could never go wrong with a classic, meticulously crafted **Pendleton Throw.** There are so many cool designs and color ways to choose from, like this gorgeous slightly less-traditional Agate Beach Throw. **> from $139**

> This is the crazy soft throw that we’re always fighting over/snuggling up together with. It’s just SO cozy. / ANTHROPOLOGIE SOPHIE FAUX FUR THROW $98 / — > This is the crazy soft **Anthropologie Sophie Faux Fur Throw** throw that my little family is always fighting over/snuggling up together with. It’s just SO cozy, we might need a few more. **> $98**

> This Trek Light Peace Blanket is on my wishlist and is made lovingly by a local Boulder company. It’s handwoven from 100% post consumer recycled materials and they plant a tree for every blanket sold. And the color choices are gorgeous. / TREK LIGHT GEAR PEACE BLANKET $118 / — > I love my soft **Trek Light Peace Blanket.** It’s made lovingly by a local Boulder company and is handwoven from 100% post consumer recycled materials. Plus they plant a tree for every blanket sold. And all of the fun print choices are really pretty, there’s something for everyone. **> $165**

> This stunning fully-recycled Heritage Blanket was designed by Naiomi Glasses, a 7th generation Navajo textile artists. 100% of profits will be donated to an organization that provides free firewood for high-risk Navajo Nation elders. PLUS they’ll donate a blanket to a homeless shelter. YES. / SACKCLOTH & ASHES X NAIOMI GLASSES HERITAGE BLANKET $140 / — > This stunning fully-recycled **Heritage Blanket** was designed by Naiomi Glasses, a 7th generation Navajo textile artists. 100% of profits will be donated to an organization that provides free firewood for high-risk Navajo Nation elders. PLUS they’ll donate a blanket to a homeless shelter. Double gifts all around. **> $140**

> These pretty **Gauze Throws** are made from 4 layers of soft, crinkly organic Turkish cotton. They’re also reversible with a different pretty color on each side. They’re super lightweight, breathable and totally machine-washable. **> $73**

> These super soft, lightweight **Lands Downunder Herringbone Throws** at Anthropologie are artisan-made in Italy and New Zealand. They’re all machine washable and come in an eye-popping 15 gorgeous saturated colors to match any decor. **> $128**

> Anything Garza Marfa is always on my wishlist. These blankets are hand-spun and hand-woven in India through fair-trade co-ops using Garza Marfa’s designs. And they are STUNNING. / GARZA MARFA BLANKETS $200 / — > Anything **Garza Marfa** is always on my wishlist. These blankets are hand-spun and hand-woven in India through fair-trade co-ops using Garza Marfa’s designs. And they are STUNNING. **> $200**

> I love my now-classic Pia Wallen Cross Throw. It just looks pretty in my living room. *Plus* It’s 100% organic cotton and comes in several pretty colors to match any decor. / PIA WALLEN CROSS THROW $232 / — > I love my now-classic **Pia Wallen Cross Throw.** It just looks pretty in my living room. *Plus* It’s 100% organic cotton and comes in several pretty colors to match any decor. > **$232**

blanket gifts for babies + kids

> Oh my goodness, if you want to wrap every precious little inch of your babe [or anyone else] in THE most snuggly softness, you need **Barefoot Dreams.** They have a huge selection of super luxe blankets, plus some adorable loungewear, that will keep your little snug as a bug anywhere you go. Such perfect baby gifts. **> from $46**

> **Seek & Swoon** makes there gorgeous, soft blankets in a petite size for babes + kiddos. They feature the same sophisticated, pretty prints to elevate your decor, but are just as snuggly as their. All of their throws are made in the USA from recycled yarn, so that’s a win-win, too. **> $90**

> I love these simple, pretty little 100% cotton waffle baby blankets from Etsy. They’ll get softer and smushier with use. / WAFFLE BABY BLANKETS $29 / — > I love these simple, pretty little 100% cotton **Waffle Baby Blankets** from Sugar House Swaddles on Etsy. They’ll just get even softer and smushier with use. > **$29**

> Everyone’s favorite on-the-go blanket comes in a just-right **Rumpl Junior** size for kiddos. It’s weather-resistant, super warm and has ‘cape clips’ so your little super hero can be warm and have their hands free to save the world. And just like its parents, Rumpl Junior comes with its own stuff sack for easy travel and is totally machine washable. **> $69**

> Sackcloth & Ashes was created entirely to provide blankets to homeless shelters. The kids’ recycled blanket comes with a copy of the book ‘Everyone is Someone’ and when you purchase the set, another is donated to a child in foster care. A gift doesn’t get much better. / SACKCLOTH & ASHES KIDS’ BLANKET $59.99 / — > **Sackcloth & Ashes** was created entirely to provide blankets to homeless shelters. The kids’ recycled blanket comes with a copy of the book ‘Everyone is Someone’ and when you purchase the set, another is donated to a child in foster care. A gift doesn’t get much better. **> $65**

> These fun, sunny Puffy Blankets are perfect for a sleepover or serious hangout session. They even come with their own carry bag. They’d be an awesome gift for tweens + teens. / TALKING OUT OF TURN PUFFY BLANKET $75 / — > These fun, sunny **Talking Out of Turn Puffy Blankets** are perfect for a sleepover or serious hangout session. They even come with their own carry bag. They’d be an especially awesome gift for tweens + teens. > **$75**