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Mika Velvet Throw Pillow (18x18)
Plush cotton-velvet pillow with a hidden zipper and a down-alternative insert. The deep, almost-jewel tones add instant warmth to a neutral sofa.
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Chunky Knit Cotton Throw (50x60)
Heavy, hand-knit look without the wool itch. The kind of throw that lives folded on the bed and somehow ends up on the couch every night.
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Pure Linen Table Runner (14x108)
Natural-color linen with hand-finished mitered edges. Long enough to drape past the table edge on a six-seater.
From the journal
Notes on beautiful Amazon finds I actually use at home.
Textiles
The Best Throw Pillows for Comfort and Style
A short guide to the throw pillows that actually feel as good as they look — the ones I keep buying for my own sofa.
May 25, 2026
Textiles
Top Bedroom Throw Ideas for a Hotel-Bed Feel
How to use a throw at the foot of the bed to instantly upgrade the room — plus the two throws I sleep under every night.
May 25, 2026
Textiles
Great Table Runner Ideas: Decorative Solutions That Actually Work
Beyond holiday dinners — clever ways to use a table runner every day, plus the two runners I rotate through the seasons.
May 25, 2026What readers are saying
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