A thriving success story over 11 years in the making, owner and designer Karrie Dean’s journey as a small business owner has been colorfully woven by humble beginnings, endless creativity and strong ethical values.

“I had a great corporate job, got laid off,” Karrie says. “I thought I should do something awesome with my love of patterns and with my life in general…I didn’t want to settle for average.”

Eventually, she found her joy as an artist and business owner by doing something that inspires joy in others: designing unapologetically fun and far-from-average blankets—“giant cozy art that stands the test of time.”

From soft and natural to assertive and geometric, Karrie is constantly inspired by and experimenting with various colors, patterns and textures to devise new, one-of-a-kind throws for her customer base, including adorable minis for the little ones. Regardless of size or feel, each piece is boldly designed and sustainably produced by a small knitting mill in the USA.

Right now, the India throw in ochre (shown far right) is on rotation between rooms at Karrie’s house. “The rich gold color feels cozy but with a modern graphic touch,” Karrie says.

Her other must-have wintertime picks include the light and snowy It Takes a Villa throw in neutral and the soft and textural Xact-oh in ochre.

HAPPY HABITAT BY
KARRIE DEAN

In-Store Locations:

Golden & Pine in Prairie Village, Kansas
Jorjy in Kansas City, Missouri
House on Scott in Parkville, Missouri

@ HappyHabitat