Danielle posted this image from a Dutch design magazine Ariadne At Home that I completely fell in love with (and if you love vintage blankets don't miss her Suzani post). It's a basic white IKEA Kastanj blanket with wool pom-poms and some decorative trim added to spruce it up. Isn't this a sweet idea?

You can whip up a fun blanket like this in single afternoon using your favorite trim. And while you're at it why not try to make your own pom poms, something I learned in school as a kid but I'm still in need of a tutorial because I have no clue how to make them now. I'm totally into customization these days so I'm willing to learn. Anything to be original and beef up a budget find like this blanket, I'm all over it. If you don't want to commit to a large blanket, why not a throw for the sofa?

Psst: If you can read Dutch Ariadne At Home has lots of great DIY projects right here on their website.

(image from the style files via ariadne at home)