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How Wool Is Environmentally Friendly

22nd April is Earth Day, an annual reminder of the small lifestyle changes we can all make to collectively help protect the environment. We thought this would be the perfect day to delve deeper into...

April 21, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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The hottest interior trends of 2021

After a year of lockdown, we’re all reconsidering the space in our homes like never before. From juggling WFH and home schooling, to the frustrations of furlough, our experiences of...

April 20, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

6 interior designer accounts we love for Spring inspiration

When we think of Spring, we think of warmer weather and colourful hues. Here at The British Blanket Company, we are constantly looking at ways our wool blankets and throws...

April 16, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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Behind the Blanket: how we make our product 100% British

Did you know that every single throw, scarf and blanket from The British Blanket Company is made right here in the British Isles? Since day one, we’ve committed to weaving...

April 05, 2021 — Bethan John

Take your picnics to the next level with these tips

Picture this: the sun is shining, you have a hamper full of delicious goodies in one hand and a luxury picnic blanket in the other. Yes that's it, picnic season has...

March 25, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

Silver Grey Herringbone throw and Blush Pink Merino Lambswool throw, both The British Blanket Company. Somersby ottoman, The Dormy House

Style your bed like an interior designer: pro tips revealed

Spring is in the air and styling your bedroom in a new way is quick and simple, once you know the tricks of the trade. In this blog, we reveal...

March 25, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

An XL wool blanket from The British Blanket Company is spread out across a beautiful chair

The myth of pure wool and warmer weather

We all know that wool is the best natural material for keeping warm in winter. But, did you know, wool can also help keep you cool in warmer weather too? Dig deeper into the science of why wool blankets are perfect for keeping comfortable in all seasons.

March 24, 2021 — Amanda McCullough