Call me common.. BUT.. On price drop TV last night there was a Chocolate throw.. it was 2 metre square.. and it was reversible.. choc on one side and latte (cream) on the other..I think it sold for about £20..

I love that channel.. I got a George Foreman grill for £15 and a stainless steel fryer for £12

Just call me Hyacinth!!

You get what you pay for in the end. I'm a cheapskate too, most of the time This one is really, really thick and heavy and will last me a few years. I take the cheaper route when I can, if I see something I really like and is good quality.

Nice one Helen.
Dorma do some fab throws too, In the large departmental stores.

Very nice Helen, it looks nice and heavy, perfect for winter

Thanks for the suggestions guys, I finally went for this one (the third one in the photo) ...

http://www.garnethill.com/jump.jsp?i...roductID=12183

Although I had to order it from the States it was really the only one I found that would look best in the style of room we're decorating, so thank you to Ooee for providing me with the link, now I'm counting down the days until it arrives.

Also tempted by this one, but one must be sensible - it was just too expensive, but beautiful though

http://www.garnethill.com/jump.jsp?i...2C2%2C5%2C9126

No Ingrid, I like the one you chose, the other one is a bit too chintzy don't you think? My Mum likes it, and that's enough for me!

Phew Helen, as long as you like it

It's so nice to get little bits and pieces like that for the room don't you think, gets one prepped for winter

Lol! Yes I like it better than mine! Mine's a bit too dark,the one you ordered is a gorgeous taupy colour, love it! but then I did go and paint the blooming room in a coffee and cream colour, so I'm stuck with accessories to match now. It makes Dave feel sick when he goes in there! He's gone all pale grey in his room, with white, which is quite manly I suppose, but he hates my room colours! I will by this time next year, and I won't be able to shift that great big wardrobe to repaint it! I just wish the beige was maybe a lighter cream and more of it though. I've got a great duvet cover in a very pale beige with dark brown big stripe all around, so maybe it will look better when I've got that underneath and showing, with the bedspread folded to the bottom maybe?

Don't you just love the winter - I do all that snuggling up in front of the coalfire, and in bed trying to keep warm. Soooo much better than dripping in sweat trying to keep cool in the summer. I'm definitely a winter gal through and through! I ordered my coal today too, and I can't wait to put that central heating on!

OOOOhhhh!! I like that!!!

Helen I totally agree with you, your description is 100% on the mark, feel like wrapping up with a cosy blanket and a cup of hot chocolate and marshmallows to accompany it - bliss!!!!

May winter come quickly

P.S. I think you've done great with the cover, as it is said, you are the supreme bargain hunter and its a great purchase