Mother’s Day is the day to thank Mom for the warmth and guidance she gave you when you were growing up. Giving her a throw blanket for Mother’s Day is a way of giving back some of the special comfort she gave to you.

Selecting the right throw blanket for Mom is not as difficult as it may seem. Throws come in different colors, textures, and styles. Look for the colors she uses in her home. The chances are, these are colors that she likes and enjoys having around her.

Texture and style are other areas that affect overall appearance. Throws can be fuzzy, smooth and tightly knit or bulkier and more loosely knit. Again, you can see what Mom likes by looking around her home. If her decorating theme is more country, then fuzzy or bulkier knit throws might be more to her liking. If she’s very modern in her décor, a smooth, tightly knit texture will be more likely to be her type of throw.

Throw blankets come in a variety of styles from fringed to faux fur. Look to Mom’s unique style for clues as to what style she might like.

In the end, Mom will love the throw blanket you select for her because you cared enough to give a gift of comfort.