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Books and Blankets: 3 Novels To Cosy Up With

Nothing goes together better than books and blankets! No matter the season or weather, a great book and a cosy blanket is always a great idea. Here are three gripping books...

March 01, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

Best Walks Around Bristol

Best Walks Around Bristol Walking has always been a popular weekend activity, but recently walks have become a lifeline in what can otherwise feel like a monotonous day. As a...

February 18, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

Our perfect pancake recipe and other cosy comfort foods we love

Pancake Day is just around the corner! We thought it would be nice for Janine, our intern and resident recipe creator and food blogger, to share one of her favourite pancake recipes....

February 12, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

How to create a cosy house and feel warmer when working from home

How to create a cosy house and feel warmer when working from home BUY: Burnished Merino Wool Oversized Wool Blanket Scarf The new work normal With working from home...

February 11, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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4 reasons to buy British and buy Small in 2021

Why buy British? It’s a question that in recent years has been asked more and more in the e-commerce world. At the British Blanket Company, we embrace Britain’s long weaving...

February 08, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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7 ways to have a cosy Valentine's day

7 ways to have a cosy Valentine’s Day Valentine’s day falls on a Sunday this year and, given the uncertainty with Coronavirus, a lot of us will be cosying up...

February 04, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

Pet Photography Tips and Techniques to win our #petsinblankets photo contest

Pet Photography Tips & Techniques to win our #petsinblankets photo contest Who loves snuggling in our cosy wool blankets even more than you do? Your pets of course! It...

February 03, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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5 heartfelt ways to show your appreciation from a distance

When the first lockdown was announced last year, we were amazed at the emails from employers looking for cosy gifts to send to their employees. Many of whom were working...

January 29, 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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New Year, New Plans

Happy new year Blanket Lovers, Bethan here! Hopefully this finds you snuggled-up away from the January chill. With the Christmas rush behind us and in another lockdown, we have a...

January 27, 2021 — Bethan John

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Warm wishes for a cosy Christmas, from our family to yours

Wow, what a year it's been! I think it's fair to say that none of us could have foreseen what 2020 would bring... it has been a tough 12 months...

December 21, 2020 — Bethan John

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Homemade Christmas: gingerbread gift tags and garlands

Are you beginning to feel festive? Christmas is just around the corner and it's time for a spot of cosy Christmas baking. This gingerbread recipe is fun and simple to...

December 11, 2020 — Bethan John