Objects of Lust: Missoni Throws

It's cold, wet, and dreary here today, so I'm craving color and coziness. These delicious wool throws from iconic Italian design house Missoni fit the bill perfectly. (Even in flush times, I can't see spending quite so much on a blanket, no matter how lovely -- buy hey, it doesn't cost a cent to feast the eyes, right? And if you're in the position to cough up some cash, one of these would make for a bold, colorful accent draped over the back of a chair or folded at the foot of a bed, even in warmer weather.) Above: Jamiro Throw, $410 from Bedding, Etc.

Humbert Cushions and Throws, $102 and $315 each from Bedding, Etc. (For those of us on a tight budget, IKEA's $20 Jorun Throw is a comparable -- though far less luxurious -- option.)

Kiruna Throw, $670 from Bedding, Etc.

Karlos Throw, $295 at Bedding, Etc.

Harpo Throw, $275 at Pillows and Throws

Cool Stuff: Corian Loves Missoni

Check out this trippy fabulousness from last month's Milan Design Week, where it was part of the Corian Loves Missoni exhibit at the international design fair.

Created by Rosita and Luca Missoni -- from the legendary textile-, fashion-, and homewares-design house -- and using Corian solid surfacing materials for practically everything, the installation turned Corian's sprawling Milan showroom into a two-story loft apartment showcasing the House of Missoni's riotously colorful flair for pattern.

I'm sorry, but words are kind of failing me here. All I can seem to muster is a slack-jawed "dang." Take a look:

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