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Tour behind the scenes at our British weaving mills

Step inside two historic British weaving mills and see how The British Blanket Company’s wool blankets are made. We take you on a behind the scenes tour to learn about the history of weaving and why buying British wool blankets helps to preserve the UK’s heritage crafts.

January 12, 2022 — Bethan John

How to wear a blanket scarf: 5 styles to try

It’s that time of year again when we’re reaching for extra layers. An oversized blanket scarf is a must-have winter fashion accessory as they’re warm and perfect for bringing colour to winter outfits. In this blog, we’ll share our favourite styles and show you how to wear a blanket scarf.

December 01, 2021 — Bethan John

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The Must-Know Decorating Rule to Combine Colour with Confidence

In this blog post, I’ll demystify the 60-30-10 decorating rule, a must-know trick to help you put colours together with confidence. Even if you haven’t heard of it by name, chances are you’ve witnessed this rule working in practice. The 60-30-10 rule is one of the simplest and most effective ways to create a balanced interior design scheme at home.

November 16, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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4 eye-popping ways to update your home office

Earlier in the year, we shared tips from the British Blanket Company team on how to create a cosy space to work from home. Now, as a new season approaches,...

August 24, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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Our small business is growing: Meet our Team

With your support over the last five years, we’re expanding our small family business and creating new job opportunities for local people. This seems a perfect time for you to...

January 27, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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