Under $100: Throws

Nothing feels as warm and cozy as a nice, thick throw on your lap while you sip some hot tea in front of the fireplace (or the TV!). But it doesn't need to be winter to have a throw lying around. I keep a throw on my sofa all year round because I get the chills sometimes and it's so nice to snuggle up with a warm blanket while catching up on Project Runway. My dogs love to cuddle on it while I'm working and I often find them huddled together on it on one end of the sofa.

Still, it can be hard to find an inexpensive throw with major snuggle appeal. So we went on the hunt. Here are our favorite cozy blankets for less than $100.

From top left, clockwise: Brighten things up in your family room with this rich-looking Lazo Throw in Sunset, $59, ZGallerie; Chenille is such a warm, soft textile for winter, and this Biederlack Luxury Chenille Throw comes in a few great fall colors, $39.99 at Overstock; This Cable Braid Throw is like wrapping yourself in one huge sweater, $39.99, Bed Bath and Beyond; This traditional Chalet Ivory Throw adds distrinction with a touch of comfort to a living room, $49.95, Crate & Barrel; I was instantly drawn to the cozy-looking Auburn Throw which features some great fringe, $59, Home Decorators Collection; What could feel more warm and luxurious than faux fur? Try this Xhilaration Fur Throw, only $19.99 at Target; and winter isn't complete without something that's fleece! Check out this Cotton Fleece Throw, $60, Garnet Hill.

If you like something with a little more oomph, check out some great patterned throws after the jump.


From top left, clockwise: This thin, neutral Link Throw will fit in with any decor, $49.99, Wrapables; I just fell in love with this Patch Magic Grandma's Memories Throw -- quilts and granny squares are back in style, $98. Walmart; If you love florals, this beautiful Casabella Botticelli Luxurious Throw has a subtle Italian flair, $89.95, Sierra Trading Post; This Dot-to-Dot Fuzzy Blanket is great for your teen or even to being some fun and color in your modern space, $79 to $99, PBTeen; This Teal Hibiscus Throw just looks so rich and luxurious with its warm gold tones and soft green, but it's just $49.99, World Market; Leave it to Pier 1 Imports for a great Zebra Throw, $29.99; and finally what else shouts winter lodge chic like a plaid blanket such as the Bean's Washable Wool Throw, $49.50 from L.L. Bean.

So, grab one of these throws, a warm beverage and head on over to your favorite reading nook.