Warm & Wonderful Gifts to Love & Give

home design, Marlene Guest Post, Style at a Certain Age

As the temperatures drop, winds blow and winter sets in, keeping cozy is a priority from coast to coast!! Classics are always welcome! Today, I'm sharing warm & wonderful gifts to love and give.

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Today, Marlene is sharing her favorite warm & wonderful gits to give this Winter

From blankets and bedding to hot chocolate, all of Marlene's recommendations are shoppable via text-widgets

Warm & Wonderful Gifts to Love and Give

1. Warm Blankets & Bedding

Ralph Lauren Cable Cashmere Throw Blanket (Bloomingdale's) | Matouk Orla Throw (Weston Table) | Italian Plaid Throw Blanket (Mark and Graham) | Ralph Lauren Henwich Throw Blanket (Bloomingdale's)

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Italian Windowpane Throw Blanket (Mark and Graham)

To give or receive ~ Throws or Pillows of cable knits, plaids, and windowpanes in wools, cotton, and fur ~ Sheets of flannel, or Comforters and Pillows of down! All are wonderful gifts to have or receive! From Italy – enjoy charming plaids to warm those you love. Monogram possibilities are wonderful to personalize your special love!!

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Pendleton Throw With Leather Carrier (Mark and Graham) | Pendleton Charcoal Stewart Tan Motor Robe (Weston Table) | National Parks Atlas Book (Neiman Marcus)

Pendleton’s iconic Made – In America virgin wool blanket patterns are inspired by our National Parks! Charming and soft and warm, ‘Steamer rugs’ of the early 20th century, used by travelers in carriages, trains and boats give them great history! A quality leather carrier adds portability – who doesn’t love to receive gifts in natural materials with function too? Keep in your trunk for tailgating or picnicking year-round!

For the feel of warmth with luxe for you, your home…Santa has them for all creatures!! Faux Furs are a warming favorite ~ Solids, plaids, and animal prints too!

Faux Fur Pet Hoodie (Bloomingdale's) | Dog Jumper (Bloomingdale's) | Dog Fair Isle Sweater (Bloomingdale's) | Wild One Travel Pet Carrier (Bloomingdale's)

Faux-Fur Throw (Neiman Marcus) | Hudson Textured Faux Fur Throw (Bloomingdale's) | Chinchilla Faux Fur Throw (Macy's) | Martha Stewart Collection Sweater Knit Faux Fur Trim Throw (Macy's) | Faux Fur Decorative Pillow (Macy's)

Ralph Lauren Modern Equestrian Collection (Bloomingdale's) | Ralph Lauren Bretford Duvet Cover (Bloomingdale's) | Hotel Collection Italian Percale Duvet Cover (Macy's)

Comfort + Warmth = Down …in every form from Comforter/Duvet (lightweight, medium or heavyweight) to Pillows (Soft, Medium or Firm) for soothing sleeping or hugging!

Down breaths, is natural, and available in numerous sizes, weights and price points. It can be covered in any design your heart desires!! Your Duvet Cover could be light or a heavier fabric. There is a world of patterns or solids to select. It is nice to change with the seasons…or mood!! Casual, tailored, or elegant … modern or traditional choose your style! Down is a wonderful, long-lasting comforting gift!

Hotel Collection Down Comforter (Macy's) | White Down Medium Density Pillow (Macy's) | Ralph Lauren Bretford Duvet Cover (Bloomingdale's)

Do you love the warmth of Flannel Sheets…even some of my clients in Sonoma and San Diego do!! They love them as much as those is the cold and snowy Midwest and East Coast!! Adults all!!

Cotton Flannel 4-Pc. Sheet Set (Macy's) | Holiday Printed Cotton Flannel 3-Pc. Sheet Set (Macy's) | Beacon Hill Flannel Sheet Set (Bloomingdale's)