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Cozy Dorm Picnic Blanket Picks 🧺
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Bianca Westwood
My roommate and I went through three ugly blankets before we figured out what actually works for both the quad AND the dorm. These are the ones that made the cut.
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Outdoor Picnic Blankets
 
Dorm Room Throws 🛏️
 
Matching Pillows
 
Carrying & Storage
 
Picnic Extras 🍓

Outdoor Picnic Blankets

These are the ones I actually bring to the quad. They fold up small enough to shove in a tote and don't look gross after sitting on the grass.

 
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this one photographs so well. we use it for every picnic and it still looks new.
Threshold Woven Throw Blanket | Cream/Neutral Oversized
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the fringe gives it personality 🤌
Opalhouse Throw Blanket | Quilted & Soft Blankets
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cheap and honestly? perfect for when the ground is kinda wet. wipes right off.
fleece blanket room essentials
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folds into its own little bag. I keep it in my car at all times.
Picnic Time Vista Outdoor Picnic Blanket
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the waterproof backing saved us during a surprise sprinkler incident lol 💦
sun squad blanket
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Dorm Room Throws 🛏️

I wanted my dorm to feel like a real room, not a hospital. These throws made the biggest difference honestly.

 
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softest thing I own. I fall asleep under this every single night.
Microplush Bed Blanket - Threshold
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the sherpa side is SO warm. great for freezing dorm AC situations ❄️
room essentials sherpa blanket
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splurged on this one but zero regrets. it breathes really well in warmer months.
Casaluna Throw Blankets: Oversized, Reversible, & Soft
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looks expensive but it's not. gets compliments constantly.
Opalhouse Throw
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draped this over my desk chair and suddenly my dorm looked put together
Chunky Knit Throws & Blankets | Threshold Reversible Design
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Matching Pillows

Once I got blankets I liked, I had to find pillows that didn't clash. These all coordinate really well without being too matchy matchy.

 
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neutral enough to go with literally everything I own
oversized blocked woven square throw pillow
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the texture on this one is so good. adds depth to my bed setup 🛋️
opalhouse lumbar pillow
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I use this for studying in bed. total back saver.
Body Pillow White - Room Essentials
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big and squishy. perfect for floor seating when friends come over
Threshold Decorative Pillows | Throw Pillows & Accessories
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the round shape is fun and different. sits on my bed every day
accent pillows opalhouse
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Carrying & Storage

Dorm rooms are tiny. I needed stuff that packs down flat or doubles as storage. These solved that problem for me.

 
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fits a blanket AND snacks. this thing is surprisingly roomy 🧺
Sun Squad Picnic Cooler
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I roll my blankets and toss them in here. keeps the closet clean.
13"x13" Fabric Decorative Storage Bin - Brightroom
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looks cute enough to leave out. holds two throw blankets easily.
Storage Baskets Room Essentials | Decorative & Functional
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I know it's a hamper but it works perfectly for blanket storage too lol
Canvas Pop-Up Laundry Hamper
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throw a blanket in, throw sandals in, go. simple as that.
Beach Tote - Sun Squad
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Picnic Extras 🍓

Once you have a cute blanket setup you're gonna want the accessories. Trust me, I went from zero to full picnic person in two weeks.

 
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lightweight and they don't shatter when someone inevitably drops one
Sun Squad Melamine Bowls, Plates, Tumblers | Collection
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keeps drinks cold for hours. I use mine every single day.
Threshold Winter Cups: Glass, Stainless Steel
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tiny but loud enough for a group. clips right onto my bag 🔊
Inflatable Floating Portable Speaker Unicorn - Sun Squad
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we strung these around our picnic spot at sunset once and it was magical
Room Essentials String Lights | LED & More
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makes cheese and crackers look fancy with almost no effort
Threshold Acacia Wood Products
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