Declare your allegiance to Scandinavian design with a geometric throw (perfect for draping over your linen sofa; see today's earlier post). You choose: the higher version is $139, the lower is $39.99.

Above: Last summer, I spotted this wool twill blanket at Stilleben, a store in Copenhagen. The Twist a Twill Blanket in dark gray, designed by Tina Ratzer and made in Denmark from 100 percent virgin wool, is $139 from Gretel.

Above: The similar Henny Bedspread/Blanket in a blend of 80 percent wool and 20 percent acrylic is $39.99 at Ikea.