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How to effortlessly transition your home from summer to autumn

As the temperature begins to change and leaves start to fall, take the sign to update your home for a new season... autumn! These subtle accents and simple style changes will help set the mood for the months to come.

September 02, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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Books and Blankets: 5 Novels for Autumn

Call us greedy, but our perfect activity involves a huge pile of wool blankets and a big stack of books, no matter the time of day. Earlier in the year...

August 30, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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Designer Spotlight Series: Holly Armour

In our recent designer spotlight, we showcased the pretty vintage style of Mardle Cottage. In our latest spotlight, we speak to Holly Armour who has lovingly revamped a 16th century farmhouse...

August 27, 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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Designer Spotlight Series: Careys Manor Hotel and Jojo Macnamara

Recently we've been featuring inspiring homes and designers in our Spotlight Series. Today we have a sneak peek into the newly-designed rooms at Careys Manor Hotel - which feature our beautiful XL Duck...

August 17, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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3 wool blankets that are perfect for stargazing

Gazing up at the stars is guaranteed to evoke a sense with wonder. When life feels a bit chaotic, looking at the night sky can help put things in perspective. If...

August 12, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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5 Unique Wedding Gifts from UK Small Businesses

Wedding season is well and truly underway and rescheduled dates may mean that you find yourself at more than one special day over the coming months. While having lots of weddings to...

August 06, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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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

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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

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#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