In my long hard sourcing of vintage treasures, working my fingers to the bone for this tatty old place, I recently came across a lovely old blanket in great condition. Now I have to tell you that before I started on this journey in junk, blankets weren't really my thing, more of a quilt girl myself.
But that was before I lived in a home without central heating, a real English wimp am I. Here in Sydney, it gets errrrm rather chilly in the winter in the evenings and out come the rugs and now I've collected a lot, in fact, the old ones, with the vintage labels and silk binding are a bit on an obsession.
This one may be what one might have called in the old days an instant warmer, instead today we just flick a switch and turn on the heat.
Made by Eskimo Textiles of Switzerland and with the most delicious soft old faded lablel I believe it is lambswool with merino but that part of it is hard to read now, it's certainly warm, soft and very cozy.
Last night, wrapped with it over my lap and tucked up by the radiator behind the chair, doing a spot of reading once it was quiet and most were in bed I thought you might like to see its muted colours and soft looks..
Like it? It's one of those things that makes me feel good for not much. And I need that.
blogged for Melissa's Making Life Beautiful at The Inspired Room
It looks oh so cozy.
I just love your blog … the whites are soo beautiful ..and I love the little touch of color … My grandson is getting married at the beach in Oct. of this year .. they want a “Beachy Fall” wedding … I’m wondering what your eye sees when you think “Beachy Fall”…I’d love any of your ideas…everything you touch is beautiful. :^)
Thanks and Hugz …Betty
Oh Sarah I remember having these blankets when I was a kid & yes they are so soft & cosy warm. Lovin’ the colours there girl…
Great post as usual..
Lyn xxx
Oh, for a cozy corner and warm blanket…we will be peeling off all our clothes here, very soon…but I would take a blanket over a bikini any day!
m ^..^
I’ve spent the last week chopping up a pile of Op Shop blankies and sewing new cushion covers, blanket stitch of course!
Have a toasty warm weekend.
In our house my kids call our blankets ‘nana rugs’. We have quite a collection now and I wouldn’t be without one wrapped around me on a cold winter’s night.
Stay warm ~ Kerryanne
I love the look of your home! But to get something looking so good, it’s easy to forget that someone puts a lot of hard work into it.
Totally hear ya about the cold nights. I’ve got the heater on most nights. Hey, it’s officially winter now, so it’s ok.
Enjoy your snuggly warm blanket.
I do like your blanket. For me, blankets are part of my childhood – my mother and grandmother had an eclectic, slightly scratchy selection of multi-coloured but basically grey utility blankets, and waffle-knit Welsh ones. I liked both types, for different reasons.
I hope that my Garden Party this weekend gives you just a little taste of summer to brighten up your cold days!
Never underestimate the power of cozy.
Love that blankie!
ohhhh…..That blanket looks so cozy! All the more reason to snuggle up & read.
Oh-I remember when we were visiting Sydney–during your “winter”. It was SOOOO chilly at night and NO indoor heat! And going to the toilet (many times outside in a separate building!) was chilly too!!
Love your blankets and your style-as always!! G’day mate!
love the simplicity comforting look
Everything looks so comfy and cozy as usual. Luv the blanket.
Love the blanket and how you decorate your beach cottage. It always looks like such a sweet serene place when you post pictures.
While I am a quilt girl too; I think every woman needs a warm, creamy blanket to snuggle up in.
Enjoy snuggling up with yours.
Every picture you post is a joy! Love snuggling up in blankets. I bought a vintage one with ribbon along the edge because it reminded me of my childhood lol. Yours is prettier though. I got a vintage eiderdown too, but it loses its feathers a bit too much for my liking, so it stays on the chair as “decoration”!
Sarah – nice blanket! And I love that mirror sitting on top of your dresser! So fabulous.
Blessings,
Marie
O.K so….I need to stop coming by here, cause everytime I do I hate my house a bit more!!!!! So if you see me peeking in your window, don’t worry I am just admiring your style!! All the best,Chrissy
Perfect photos for this week’s theme! Happy PhotoHunting.
Beautiful and so cozy-what a lovely spot to curl up in!
I’m always cozying up with a blanket in the wintertime. The softer the better. Beats a quilt everytime.
A lovely blanket! I have a blanket ‘fetish’ too – I can’t have enough of them. The softer and prettier the happier I am…
Your blanket is so lovely, cozy on those chilly nights. you make even a cozy beach cottage look summer fresh!
LuLu
It is definitely blanket weather and what a gorgeous blanket to warm yourself up with
Alison
Very, very cozy! I also love cozy blankets. Living in Canada where it snows and gets to -50 C on occasion makes me appreciate warm and cozy anything! Hugs, ~cindy s~
Lovely shots and I love being wrapped up in a blanket too…Happy weekend, xv.
I do like the muted tones of the blanket. Makes it look extra warm somehow! And love, love that dresser with the “almost heart-shaped” mirror. I’d like to have that in my house for sure!
Brenda
Bonjour, c’est magnifique,j’aime beaucoup ,.A bientôt.Isabelle de France
Good morning, it is splendid, I like very much, .A soon. Isabelle of France
Inspiration total and pure! My daughter stumbled upon your blog and called me to make sure I took a look right away as she knew I would be entranced, and she was ever so right! I read your blog each evening before bedtime just so I have inspiration to arrive in dreamland ready to make over my home!
Thank you for insight, humor, talent and love of life. Oh to have you for my neighbor!
Yours,
Jackie Lee