Sometimes you come across a simple everyday luxury item that truly is noteworthy. Something that makes your home feel like home. The Recyco chenille throw with fringe tassels is one of those special items. It’s my favorite throw blanket of all time.
I discovered this cozy treat in the most bookish of ways. In June 2023, I traveled to Thomasville, GA with a group of dear friends for a fantastic live event at The Bookshelf featuring authors R. Eric Thomas and Kerry Winfrey. We stayed at a gorgeous loft with a window seat straight out of my readerly daydreams. Early the next morning, I grabbed a soft throw blanket and a stack of books to enjoy, instantly feeling calm and relaxed. It was so comfy and tranquil; I remember thinking, “I wish I could recreate this special moment at home.”
Now let me tell you: I am no stranger to trying out a blanket and then buying the same one for myself. That is how I ended up with team member Donna’s favorite blanket as our wonderfully comfortable bed quilt. (Imagine Mike Myers in Wayne’s World saying, “It will be mine. Oh yes, it will be mine” and you’ll get the vibe.) So it may come as no surprise that I immediately ordered one of the Recyco chenille throws to be shipped to my house that very morning while sitting on the window bench.
Having owned a lot of throw blankets over the years that were good but not great, I was always on the hunt for the perfect one. My previous throws were either too small, too hot for our Florida weather, not durable enough to hold up to the numerous washings needed with our busy little household, or my most dreaded—full of fuzzy threads that shed everywhere.
When I tell you this blanket is my Goldilocks of throws, I am not exaggerating. At 60″ x 80″ it is the perfect size to share or to snuggle up with on your own. The extremely soft chenille is thin and cool but not at all flimsy, making it the perfect weight for coziness during any season and quintessential for fall reading time. I adore its luxurious “hotel” feel and how it helps me unwind at the end of a long day.
After a year of not-so-gentle use, I am also impressed by its durability. I’ve washed the throws plenty of times and they still look and feel great. The tassels have tangled some, most likely from being washed with additional blankets, but that does not bother me in the slightest. Plus, the throw has held up to the many elaborate pillow forts made by my family on rainy afternoons.
Just a month ago in a stroke of belated genius, I finally ordered a dark gray one for the foot of our bed to use when I read my Kindle past my bedtime. I have even started packing it on road trips to use when we arrive at our destination. Since it is perfect for gifting, I plan on buying more for Christmas; just don’t tell my mom, mother-in-law, or siblings.
If you can’t already tell, I LOVE (yes, all caps) this chenille throw for many reasons. The biggest is the sense of calm I feel when I reach for it. I am instantly transported back to that quiet morning spent reading on a window seat and my whole body relaxes. It is, to quote the exceptional Tina Turner, “simply the best.”
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About the author
Brigid Misselhorn is our MMD Book Club Community Administrator. Her go-to genres are mystery, romance, and sci-fi. You can find Brigid on Instagram @brigid_emily.