New Yorker Cover Throw Pillow

Annie Groer's "Home Front" feature in today's Washington Post brings us news that Condé Nast has quietly gone into the home furnishings business, selling throw pillows (above and below) imprinted with the magazine cover print or cartoon of your choice.

The good news: Any image at www.cartoonbank.com can be put on the pillows, which measure 17"W x 14"L x 6"-thick and cost $225 in your choice of 10 colors of leather and $95.99 in faux suede.

If you'd prefer a New Yorker cover, they've "selected ten of our favorite covers that have proven to work very well as pillows."

If you want a different cover, they suggest you call — 800-897-8666 — and discuss alternatives with them.

More information here.

The bad news: You can't order online but instead have to call 800-897-8666.

You can, however, order matted and/or framed prints of covers or cartoons online, at www.condenastart.com.

"Prices range from $125 for a small, matted print to $350 for a large, framed image," wrote Groer.