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7 Secret Spots to Lay Your Picnic Blankets in the South West

Grab your picnic blankets , we’ve got some insider knowledge about some of the most beautiful picnic spots in the UK’s South West - the ones the locals really don’t...

July 09, 2020 — Bethan John

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How to wash and care for your wool blanket

It won't come as a surprise to anyone reading that we love wool! It's natural, beautiful, warm and long-lasting, making it the perfect material for weaving our cosy blankets. Read...

June 17, 2020 — Bethan John

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Vote to help design our new blankets!

We're busy designing our first Limited Edition blanket collection and we'd love to know what you think! Vote below in our Facebook poll to have your say on the potential new colourways....

June 12, 2020 — Bethan John

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Classic Gift Ideas for Father's Day

We've dug out this photo from our family archives to remind you Father's Day is coming up on Sunday 21st June! If your Dad is as awesome as ours, you'll...

June 09, 2020 — Bethan John

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£10 off picnic rugs this weekend

Call us biased, but we don't think anywhere's more beautiful than the British Isles on a sunny day! With "staycations" now the order of the day, it's the perfect time...

May 29, 2020 — Bethan John

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Pure wool or merino lambswool... what's the difference?

A Herringbone wool blanket is a great way to add a pop of colour to any space. What's so great about wool? Wool really is the most amazing material! You probably...

May 05, 2020 — Bethan John

Rainbow Throw Giveaway!

We've really been cheered up by the sight of rainbow pictures appearing in windows as we take our daily exercise. We'd like to do what we can to spread a...

April 06, 2020 — Bethan John

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Love in the time of Corona

Bringing brightness and cosiness to people's homes is what we do 365 days a year. We'd like to reassure our lovely customers that we will continue to do so during...

March 19, 2020 — Bethan John

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Simple steps to refresh your home for spring

Textiles are an easy way to add fresh colour and pattern to your home, without the commitment of redecorating. Pink Meadow Check throw, £65, The British Blanket Company Throw...

March 12, 2020 — Bethan John

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5 ways to make your bedroom better for sleep

Did you know you spend a third of your life asleep? Making sure you get a good night's rest is one of the simplest ways you can improve your physical...

January 27, 2020 — Bethan John

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Plan the perfect guest room ready for Christmas

As Christmas approaches I experience a creeping awareness of the things in my home that I've been meaning to fix all year, but have never quite found the time! I...

November 14, 2019 — Bethan John

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The British Blanket Company wins Family Business of the Year Award

We are thrilled to announce that The British Blanket Company has been crowned Family Business of the Year for the South West at the 2019 Natwest Great British Entrepreneur of...

October 30, 2019 — Bethan John