diff --git a/lib/harsh.rb b/lib/harsh.rb
index 60df27f..0d9146b 100644
--- a/lib/harsh.rb
+++ b/lib/harsh.rb
@@ -58,6 +58,7 @@ def defaults(settings={})
         Harsh::DEFAULT_OPTIONS[k] = v
       end
     end
+    alias_method :defaults=, :defaults
   end
   
   private