Tannon Faux-Fur Cotton Throw - Gray

Forgot to bring handcrafted throw pillows back from Tangiers? No need to spend the price of a plane ticket on a designer version. Instead, buy a few affordable wide-weave cushions and commission your favorite artisan — here's looking at you, kid — to trick them out, simply by working yarn right into the weave with a tapestry needle. 

It's easy to create the illusion of wood grain on a set of chairs. Just use a pattern paint roller — no one will ever know the difference. 

Treat your tree to one of these handmade delights: spun cotton balls are wrapped in striped crepe paper and glittered to perfection.

One of our favorite desserts is reimagined in this handmade ornament—spun cotton ball is treated with paint, sprinkled with glitter, and topped off with a cherry.

Instead of tucking a basic pet bed out of sight, create a custom one that acts as both a retreat for your buddy and a unique piece of furniture for your home.

This idea comes from our Digital Editor Alexandra Churchill. Fluffy and lightweight, these heavenly tufts are shatterproof and can be customized to any color of your imagination.

One party planner suggests staging an early ball drop.

Are you guilty of this bad habit?

A pair of these bright red cherries is hard to resist—pick them, and they'll make the perfect present.

Snuggle up in a big cozy blanket made by hand, literally. Bulky-style yarn and your nimble handiwork are all you need for this simple technique.