When my older daughter was born, a relative gave her a soft, plush blanket from Pottery Barn Kids. It was soft and warm and I loved putting it on her when I had her in the her stroller on cold days. As she got a little bit older, she loved to use it in her bed and when she curled up on the couch. I always planned to buy the same type of PBK blanket for my younger children, but could never find another blanket I liked. There were only a couple of color choices each season, which never matched our tastes or décor and, to be honest, I thought they were ridiculously overpriced for a one-sided minky-ish blanket with no trim.
And then I found Minky Couture. The blankets from Minky Couture blow PBK out of the water. They are double sided, plush, soft minky in dozens of colors, designs and sizes. And they are GORGEOUS!
Look at some of the beautiful blankets from Minky Couture:
I had so much fun going through the choices and putting a blanket together for my baby boy. There are so many possibilities, but I finally chose the Lincoln Blanket, with soft baby blue minky and a Brown Giraffe cozy print on the other side. The blanket has a soft satin trim around the entire blanket edge and I chose baby blue for that also.
When it arrived, I have to admit that I didn’t get a good picture of the packaging. I wish I did, because it looked beautiful, but I was so excited about the blanket that I ripped it open immediately. I tried to piece it back together so you can get an idea, but it doesn’t really do it justice. The blanket is folded nicely with a pretty tag on a tulle wrap, then tucked into a cellophane bag and closed with a fancy sticker. It would be beautifully wrapped to give as a gift.
Once I got the blanket out and open, I was pleasantly surprised by the size. I’d ordered the blanket in the Tween/Travel size and assumed that meant a small, lap blanket. It turned out to be nice and big, like a throw. And it is sooooo soft. Both sides are the coziest, warmest things I’ve ever felt in a blanket. The blue minky side is a thick, swirled minky that I can run my fingers through. The Brown Giraffe print on the other side is just as cozy and soft, but a flat version with the same luxurious minky feel.
I’m already planning to use this on my son’s “big boy” bed someday, but right now we’ve been using our Minky Couture blanket mostly on the couch. He loves to sit on it and pull the sides up over him, snuggling down in it. The girls are always wanting to use it too, so I know it won’t be long before we order them each one of their own. They would be so excited to see their own Minky Couture blankets under the Christmas tree. There are so many cute combinations possible, from funky to classic and everything in between!
Aren’t they beautiful? Be sure to visit Minky Couture online to order your own!
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Tabitha E. says
fav blanket is the zebra minky
Kimberly says
I entered this giveaway in a giveaway linky.
Sue Barney says
I loved the White snow leopard 🙂
Toni Allen says
i like the black/silver Zebra blanket
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Shelly Peterson says
I like the Travis: Brown Zebra Minky Blanket. but I really do like the Lincoln Minky best.
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Doris C says
I like the Shannon: Black and White Zebra minky, with purple minky swril
Rachel R. says
I submitted to this linky (#56) http://lindaslunacy.com/2011/09/thursdays-giveaways-15/
Christyn Mckenna says
It was hard to choose but my favorite is the Shantel Geo: Yellow, Gray, and White geometric print
Rachel @ Rachel's Giveaways says
I added to this linky (#105): http://rachelsgiveaways.com/2011/09/friday-finds-friday-giveaway-linky-sweepstakes/
Holly Hennessy Swint says
I am astroqueen67 on stumbleupon and already follow on there. I am sleepy and put “astroqueen67 on gfc” in the entry box by accident lol
Rachel R. says
submitted to this linky (#43 or #44):
kay swederski says
I like the snow white leopard
Mimzy Wimzy says
Bryce:Black/Silver Zebra Minky Blanket is my hands down favorite!!
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val h. says
A good friend is having a baby boy in Dec. The Blue Amgel would make a perfect gift
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Rachel R. says
submitted to this linky (#39):
Amanda Hoffman says
i like the angel blue
Stephanie A says
I love the Collette blanket!