7 Fall Throw Must-Haves

This time of year, I love being wrapped up in throws, I have an ever growing collection. I also love using throws as a decorative accessories to dress my sofa, add the perfect combination of cozy + color. Throws also look amazing on beds, and chairs. Today I'm sharing a roundup of 7 Fall Throw Must-Haves for your home guaranteed to add texture, up the cozy factor, and add color. 

No 1. Moroccan Wedding Throw Blankets are so pretty and add mix of texture and a bit of glam. They can be used on your sofa or bed. Etsy, is a good place to start in searching for a pretty

Moroccan throw

, J

ennifer from the Chronicles of Home

, shares pretty

DIY Moroccan Throw

version on her blog.

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Harpers Bazaar 

No. 2 Faux Fur Throw. My favorite cozy addition for fall, is the faux fur throw. They feels so luxe and honesty look pretty year round. West Elm, has a huge selection of

pretty faux fur throws

, all on sale right now [ I just bought a second faux throw over the weekend ]

World Market

also has a fantastic selection of fur throws, I got one from them too, a few years ago.  

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Interiors By Studio M

No. 3 Herring Bone Throws. These throws are classic and dress up your sofa in minutes, for a luxe version visit Serena and Lily, and for an affordable option Target Threshold line, sells a twin version that's a steal, under $25 bucks! 

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serena and lily

No. 4 Kantha Throw. I love Kantha throws, and they are on my Santa Baby Wish list, they originate from the Eastern States on India and are made from saris layered and hand stitched together. They are colorful and so pretty and can add the perfect amount of pop to any room. For a pretty authentic version, start your search on

Etsy

or visit a local flea market for unique finds. 

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At Home In Love

No. 5 Hand Knit Throw. I love hand knit throws, they are soft and add so much watch and texture in a room and of course perfect for fall. One of my favorite knit throw is from Etsy store

Camp Kitschy Knit, they have a beautiful selection of handmade cable knit throws. 

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Decor8

No. 6 Buffalo Check Throw. Buffalo check is having a major style moment, and is popping up everywhere. To me Buffalo check is classic and a must for cool fall days. Hands down, I think vintage ones are the prettiest, so perfect to cuddle and perfect for picnics, search Etsy & Ebay for vintage ones. 

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My Domaine

No. 7 Black & White Throw. A black & white throw is a timeless classic and looks good pretty much anywhere: kids bedrooms. living rooms, bedrooms and offices. Ikeas EIVOR throw is a staple and looks very very high end compared to its price, win win! 

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All this talk of cozy throws, makes me want to make a latte and wrap up in one. What styles are your favorite throws for fall? 

Falling in Love with Paris in a Day

While visiting my bestie in England in September, we booked a day trip to Paris. Knowing that Paris is a train ride away, is unreal. Paris was everything I every dreamed it and much more. Our day began in the English countryside arriving in London then taking the Eurostar train into Paris arriving in Gare De Nord. Once we stepped out of the train station, I was immediately in ahh. Just looking around at the buildings across the street screamed Paris, from the architecture and the pale painted roof lines it all felt so Parisian. The day before our trip we mapped out the top 5 destinations we wanted visit: Norte Dame, The Louvre, Tuileries Garden, Pont des Arts (refereed to as the lock bridge) and The Eiffel Tower. Bonus for me walking across The Siene and along both sides of the river and Saint Germain area to visit

City Pharma

 and see all the amazing sites and stores, oh la la.  

While walking the streets of Pairs, we stopped into a Patisserie and picked up a croissants to enjoy for breakfast. Then stopped into a boulangerie for baguettes for our lunch and also a Monoprix for meats and cheeses. While my girlfriend was in the boulangerie, I came across a French bookstore where I bought Avery a

kids french book

. 

We stopped at Costa for Cappuccinos, let me tell you they where the best Cappuccinos I think we ever had! Simply amazing! I loved all the people watching, it was so nice to drink Cappuccinos and visit with my bestie! My day in spent in Paris via pictures. I didn't take insane amount of pictures while in Paris, I honestly wanted to savior each and every moment and be in the moment, hopefully that makes sense. 

I love walked along the Seine, its so beautiful and amazing. the weather was perfect and not a cloud in the sky. While walking along the Seine, we stopped at one of the street vendors selling art, I picked three large prints for my kids rooms. We also happened upon a crepe maker, and shared a lemon and sugar crepe, made right in front of us. It felt magical, walking in Paris and eating crepe, things I've dreamed of for years.

For lunch we sat outside on the steps of the Louvre and had baguette sandwiches, so Parisian. The Lourve was amazing and although we didn't have time to step inside, we visited the gift shop which so pretty!! 

We sat in Tuileries Garden, and enjoyed the best macaron I've ever had in my entire life! My sweet friend sweet talked a Parisian into gifting one, macarons in Paris are crazy expensive! We laughed and practiced our French, with phony French accents and annoying American ones, together her and Lucy & Ethel. 

We ended our day with the Eiffel Tower. I can barely put into words how amazing it felt. We walked the entire day while in Paris over 12 miles, but it took us 14 years of friendship to make this trek together. Seeing the Eiffel Tower together was so substantial in so many ways, for years we'd talk about going to Paris and but the idea always felt abstract and out of reach. There were many years when I was younger and raising my oldest son that even buying myself a latte in the morning felt like an luxuries expense.

When I rounded the corner from the Metro Station and say the Eiffel Tower, it hit me in that moment and while it may sound silly to some I got tears in my eyes, I was struck by the beauty of the Eiffel Tower and that my dream of visiting Paris had come true, and that dreams do come true. We visited just before the sun was setting and the sky was changing into the most brilliant colors I have ever witnessed in my life and the tower its self looked like gold, a jewel among the pretty skyline. I felt a deep need inside to travel and see the world with friends, my husband and children. I absolutely love Paris, its a jewel of a city and I cannot wait to go back. 

Speaking of going back my husband and I are planning our first big trip together! As soon as I returned home in Mid September, we decided to our next anniversary would finally be the honeymoon we've longed to have. We were on a tight budget for our wedding and only had a mini-moon. For our 7 year anniversary next year we're taking a trip to Ireland, London and Paris! To say I can't wait to experience those amazing countries and cities together is an understatement!! As we get closer to our trip, I share more details!