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blanket.jpgHere’s a hint to keep you from turning up the thermostat on those really cold winter nights.  Keep a blanket or two over the arm of your sofa for wrapping yourself in at night when you’re sitting around and likely to feel cold.   Blankets are also perfect for snuggling up with in front of a roaring fire.

Look in charity shops for good second hand blankets, much more environmentally friendly than buying new.

Or if you’re the creative type, knit yourself a blanket or throw, using organic yarn to make it a green project.

Photo: Dover Road by Elizabeth Mattfield [www.freepatterns.com]

Posted on December 29th, 2008 by Tracy Stokes

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