My Favourite Things version 1.2 - Duck For Cover

It's Friday night here in Sydney so I already feel more relaxed and eager to get the weekend started. As all forms of heat have suddenly decided to disappear without any warning, I've had to quickly call in for reinforcements - shawls, boots, jumpers, you name it. If it serves any warming purpose, then I've got it. 

Now that I'm not shivering anymore, I can finally get onto my Favourite Thing v.2 - and that is a good throw. 

I'm not referring to what baseball players do, but rather a beautiful wool or better yet cashmere blanket which not only aesthetically adorns a living room or bedroom, but also very dutifully saves you from any dreaded drops in temperature.

I pretty much have one in every room of the house with the exception of the bathrooms, and that's purely because I know I would be judged for placing one there. 

The great thing about throws is that they don't need to match anything - they can be of any colour, size and material and still make a room look warmer, richer and more inviting. 

I've come across many varieties over the years ranging from absolutely decadent to well, let's just say that airline blankets aren't much better. Frette - the Italian linen company, have created beautiful throws which would make any connoisseur happy. Of course, who doesn't want a Danish Zaphir sheared mink one? They have even created a range of special throws with matching slippers for our travel needs. Music to my ears. 

These are well worth a look, and of course make a wonderful gift...particularly to yourself.

www.frette.com