GuideBlankets and throws
Best Throw Blankets: Sherpa, Knit, Faux Fur and Fleece Compared
How to choose a throw blanket: what sherpa, fleece, faux fur, knit, wool, weighted and heated throws are made of, how warm they are and how to wash them.
Guides for a cozy home
Soft, warm things for slow evenings in
Throws, bedding, loungewear and small comforts, explained by fabric, warmth and care. We compare what makers publish so you can pick something that feels right and lasts.
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Sherpa, knit, faux fur, weighted and heated: what each fabric feels like, how warm it is and how to wash it.
Bed and sleep
Flannel sheets, silk pillowcases, duvets and pillows for cold nights and better sleep, compared on what the makers publish.
Loungewear
Soft sets, robes and slippers for staying in, with fabric and sizing notes.
Cozy home
Candles, lighting, hot water bottles and the small things that make a room feel warm.
How we write about cozy things
- Fabric firstSherpa, fleece, flannel, knit and silk each feel and wash differently. We start there.
- Care labels countA throw that shrinks or pills after two washes is not a bargain, so we include care notes.
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Flannel sheet sets
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Buying guideCozy home
Cozy Gifts: Soft, Warm Presents People Actually Use
Cozy gift ideas sorted by who you are buying for: throws for people who feel the cold, silk pillowcases, grippy slippers, candles and picks for new parents.
QuestionBlankets and throws
Are Heated Throws and Electric Blankets Safe?
When heated throws and electric blankets are safe, who should not use them, the warning signs to replace one, and what to check before you buy.
Buying guideLoungewear
Cozy Loungewear Sets: Fleece, Waffle Knit and Robes Compared
How to pick a cozy loungewear set: fleece vs waffle knit vs plush robes, how each fabric keeps you warm, care, kids' sleepwear rules and slippers that grip.
How toBed and sleep
Flannel Sheets Guide: Weight, Fabric and How to Keep Them Soft
How to choose flannel sheets: what 5 oz and 6 oz weights mean, why thread count does not apply, cotton vs synthetic, and how to wash flannel so it stays soft.
How toCozy home
Hot Water Bottles: How to Choose One and Use It Safely
How to pick a hot water bottle and use it without burns: how full to fill it, how hot the water should be, reading the date daisy and when to replace it.