Get Back to School Savings on Blankets and Throws from BlanketAmerica.com

Blanket America, a blankets and linens retailer, is now promoting back to school savings on all its home essentials for upperclassmen.

2011-09-02

NEW YORK, NY, September 02, 2011 (Press-News.org) Upperclassmen and grad students doing some back to school shopping can now find significant savings at Blanket America (http://www.BlanketAmerica.com) on affordable textiles to enhance their apartments. Students living off campus will find affordable prices on a variety of products ideal for bedrooms and living areas, including blankets, sheets, and even window treatments.

"We make it easy for students to decorate their college apartments with our great selection of blankets, sheets, comforter sets, and more all priced for the student budget. We're also offering free shipping on orders over $75 to encourage students to make Blanket America their one-stop shop for back to school textiles," said Mesh Gelman, founder of Blanket America.

Upperclassmen and grad students looking to decorate their apartments or houses will find all the necessities at Blanket America. The cotton sheet set retailer has a great selection of comforter sets to help students easily decorate their rooms. For students who want a modern look, the TriPanel Comforter Set for only $59.99 is a great choice. It features three bands of colors on the comforter and two shams, and the comforter is reversible so students can quickly update the look of their rooms. Or for students who have a more funky style, there is the Zebra 3PC Duvet Set with a comforter and two shams, also for only $59.99.

To complete the bedroom decor, Blanket America offers a wide variety of pillows, blankets and throws. Students can be lulled to sleep on genuine lavender with the lavish Lavender Pillow, which is currently 50% off as a special introductory price. Alternatively, students can invest in Blanket America's Perfect Pillow Pack, which includes two pillows for only $19.99. Students can also find fleece and woven blankets to stay warm and add style to their home.

And to finish off their rooms, students can buy window treatments from Blanket America. The Grommet Panel is a great choice for budget-conscious students and will easily fit in with any decor. These over-sized drapes come in a variety of colors including Tibetan Red, Light Taupe, Quarry and Carafe. These window treatments will make a dramatic impression in any room and the grommets allow for easy adjustments to create the ideal lighting. Students who want a simple, elegant look can purchase the Ma Maison Irongate Window Set, now 40% off. The set features an ivory and black design and includes two solid panels, two tiebacks and one valance.

Students who furnish their homes with any product from Blanket America are also helping to provide jobs and blankets to people in poverty. Blanket America donates blankets to Americans in need to match every purchase on BlanketAmerica.com, and the company also works to rebuild the Haitian economy through its CHOOSE HAITI initiative.

For more information on Blanket America, its charities and to buy blankets, visit http://www.BlanketAmerica.com or call 212-643-5350. The fleece blankets retailer is also on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/BlanketAmerica as well as Twitter at http://twitter.com/BlanketAmerica.

Blanket America offers fleece blankets and other textiles under the unique BUY 1, GIVE 1 policy, guaranteeing that every woven blanket purchased means one blanket given to an individual or organization in need. Visit http://www.BlanketAmerica.com to provide immediate aid when buying your next woven blanket or cotton sheet set.

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