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Upgrade your kingsize bed with these three tips

Our bedrooms should be a place of retreat after the hustle and bustle of the day. A calming room where you can recharge and, most importantly, sleep soundly. Keep reading...

July 28, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

A wooden table with a lamp, white vase, and flowers; nearby are a white jar with black text and a close-up of a pillow.

Designer Spotlight Series: Mardle Cottage

Recently we featured Helen Hood, the designer and owner of Hill House B&B in Wiltshire and we loved every minute of talking to her. As you know, interior design has long...

July 20, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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How to transform your small terrace into a cosy retreat

For those who don't have a She Shed or a beautiful garden with space for a BBQ, you can still do something special with your small terrace or balcony. In fact, with these...

July 15, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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Designer Spotlight Series: Hill House Shepherd's Huts

Interior design is a passion of ours at The British Blanket Company. We love the conversations we have with customers who call to chat over their design ideas and seeing how they...

June 24, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

A cozy room features a fireplace, a chair draped with a blanket, a framed flower picture, and a wooden floor with a guitar.

#FindYourCosy Customer Gallery

We love seeing how you use our British Blanket Company blankets in your home. As a small team, it means the world to us when we get to be part of your...

June 17, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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Is buying wool products ethical?

One of the positive things to have come out of the past year is that more people are making ethical choices when they shop. From supporting small and local producers,...

June 15, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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What's New This Summer with our British-Made Blankets

It seems like only yesterday that we started The British Blanket Company and made our first blanket sale! Since 2015 we've been on a mission to bring colour and cosiness...

June 09, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

A cozy room featuring a couch with pillows, a chair with fluffy white fur, a lamp, and a roll of toilet paper on a shelf.

How To Create a Cosy Reading Nook In Your Home

According to Cicero “a room without books is like a body without a soul” and we must agree that books add warmth and cosiness when displayed at home. Settling down...

June 04, 2021 — Bethan John

Beyond The BBQ: unique ideas for garden gatherings

Who doesn't love a BBQ? It's hard to beat a burger fresh off the grill, but why not make your next garden party a bit more unique? Here are three playful ideas to go...

May 18, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

Classy Kit for Camping in Comfort

Campsites have just opened again and holidays under canvas are a must this summer, for seasoned campers and newbies alike. If you're considering a camping holiday in the UK this...

May 13, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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How to throw the perfect picnic gathering

Picnic season has arrived and we couldn't be more excited about the go-to activity of this summer. Delicious food and delightful company are all that's needed but, to make your outdoor gathering extra special, we've...

April 29, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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Inspiration for #PetsinBlankets: Our photo contest

Earlier this year we launched #petsinblankets, a brilliant new photo contest on Instagram. We've never enjoyed a competition so much, as we get to look at all your cute pets snuggled...

April 26, 2021 — Amanda McCullough