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I know, I know... the forecast might not be fully cooperating, but we’re nearly there!!!

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This year, summer really said, “What if I lasted approximately 900 years and every other weekend was a heat wave?” While it was a slog, to be sure, we survived, and now it’s time to dive into the very best season!! Whether you want your home to feel darker, cozier, spookier, or like you live on the set of a candle commercial, this list is just for you. 

Promising review: "10/10 recommend to everyone and their mom. The quality of the material is wonderful! My friend had it in cream and loved the way her bed looked, so I got one. My mom came over and fell in love with my setup and also got one. The material is thick enough that the bed looks smooth and uniform, but not too thick. My kids are also obsessed and say that I have the coziest room ever and want to snuggle on the bed all the time." —Raquel Brown

Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available sizes Twin/Twin XL– King/Cal King and in 27 colors).

Promising review: "The cutest glass cups ever! Also, great quality. Super thick and heavy glass, not thin or fragile at all." —Elizabeth

Get a set of two from Amazon for $29.99.

Promising review: "Absolutely gorgeous!! 😍 It is SO stunning! I love it! Well worth the money. Fast shipping and well-packed!" —Diane

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in four styles). 

Promising review: "I love every one of these smells so much! I rotate them weekly in my house. The other nice thing is they are not expensive at all! And last a long time." —Dani Clark

Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $15.95 (also available in 'Halloween' scents).

Promising review: "One of my favorite little details for elevating a coffee table or bar cart. These amber crystal coasters add warmth, texture, and a touch of luxury. They are truly so beautiful." —The Gilded Curator

Get a set of five from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in nine other colors).

Promising review: "These fall eucalyptus branches far exceeded my expectations. They are so beautiful! I left my greenery in and added them, and I love the result. I highly recommend them." —StephanieS1227

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in four styles).

Promising review: "Beautiful. Full coverage, but light still comes in." —Jesse J Pullins

Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in five styles).

Promising review: "Beautiful autumnal garland. I used it on my staircase for late fall decor. I mixed three garlands with some branches and fairy lights. It has a very delicate, earthy aesthetic. Well-made and easy to work with." —Jay

Get it from Afloral for $28 (originally $48).

Promising review: "This is great for any decoration. It's thick and nice enough to use again. Totally recommend." —Brandi

I've had this for just over a year now, and wow, I don't even reach for any other throws I own. In fact, I drag it from my bed to my couch and back again at the end of the day. It's fuzzy on both sides — which I think is what makes it an absolute winner!! Other blankets I own are only faux fur on one side, and then the other side is still soft, but a smooth polyester that just doesn't hit the same — especially when my cats want to use the fuzzy side, and I inevitably let them have it because I would give them the world if I could. The other thing about this blanket is the sheer size! I have it in a large (60 x 72 inches), so I never have to choose between having my toes or shoulders covered. 

Promising reviews: "I was so skeptical about the hype around a blanket… my family has a Costco knock-off that we fight over, so when I saw 45% off, I took the plunge and o.m.g. SO WORTH every penny. I don’t even understand how they accomplish the comfort level of this blanket! They can fight over the Costco blanket, I’ll be wrapped in my Lola." —Camille

"OMG! This XL blanket is amazing! My entire family can enjoy many movie nights snuggling in the negative degrees! I used to be an Ugg blanket user until I felt the softness and warmth of Lola! I highly recommend this!!!" —Tiffani

Get it from Lola Blankets for $125+ (available in four sizes and dozens of colors/designs).

Please note that these are sold per panel and not in a set of two. 

Promising review: "Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!! I did a lot of homework on finding the perfect curtains for our new home. I needed a lot of them, something pretty, full, and good insulation. It could get very expensive. These were more than I could have wanted, and at such a great price...I ended up getting the longer ones because they cost less (I needed 12 panels). As a result of longer ones, they are fuller on the bottom, look so lovely, and I get all the compliments. My mom is a designer, and I grew up being particular about fabric and how things are made. These are well-constructed and have gorgeous lining, lots of detail put into these, thank you!!" —Mrs

Get a panel from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in 29 colors and 10 sizes).

Promising review: "It’s an absolutely stunning rug. We have this in our living room. This is the first thing people see when they step into the house and everyone has appreciated how vibrant this is. It’s also very soft and doesn’t move." —Sowmya

Get it from Amazon for $38.99+ (available in six sizes and five colors). 

PS: it comes from a small biz! Sweet Water Decor is a woman-owned, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania–based shop that specializes in home decor + gifts.

Promising review: "This nailed the smell of the season. Such a great blend and perfect scent strength. Would recommend." —D. Hart

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in 25 scents). 

Grab pillow inserts if you don't already have some lying around! 

Promising review: "These pillow covers were EXACTLY what I was looking for! There is nothing I love more than a creepy vintage/retro look in my home for the fall/Halloween season. These are the perfect accent for all of my 1960s blow molds sitting around! I do wish the zippers were a bit more reinforced, but I am overall thrilled with my purchase! I love changing pillow covers seasonally rather than purchasing new pillows, as it makes storage and washing a breeze. Buy them!!!" —mamaJen

Promising review: "Great size: not too big, but definitely not small or insignificant. The kids loved pulling candy from his mouth. Super cute item, seemingly well made. Very happy with this ghost candy holder." —AB

Promising review: "This is the perfect size and comes with so many letters, characters, and shapes, so you can change what it says whenever you want. Super easy to put together; worth every penny! I get so many compliments when people come over and see this." —Deni S.

Get it from Amazon for $27.04+ (available in five colors).

According to Johns Hopkins, you may want to avoid diffusing oils around larger groups and young children because of the side effects of different oils. Also, be sure to check out what the ASPCA says about essential oils around pets.

Promising review: "Finding products that last longer than a month or two is growing increasingly difficult. In the last year alone, I’ve probably wasted $50 to $80 on humidifiers that have crapped out within 6 months. Out of the plethora of humidifiers and aromatherapy diffusers I’ve purchased in the last year, this one has withstood the test of time and almost daily use with essential oils. I pop on the button, and its beautiful flame 🔥 starts right up. It is $10 well spent, and in fact, I’m buying my second one today. Don’t sleep on this easy-to-use product that creates ambient light and puts out a potent scent. Fantastic value!" —Doyan&Jessica Pierce

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in eight versions). 

The set comes with a 10-key remote so you can turn them on/off and/or put them on a timer. 

Promising review: "Love this very stylish set of remote control-operated candles. They cast a lovely amber glow with a very subtle flicker, very lifelike. I chose the gray tone 'glass' jar, which is actually a very lightweight plastic, so I'm not worried that it will break if tipped over. They make a charming addition to my living room. And yes, I would buy them again!" —Manolen

Get a set of five from Amazon for $25.98.

Promising review: "Can’t believe I finally found a decent wreath! I’ve been looking for years in stores for something that didn’t look fake and tacky. This wreath needed some adjustments to look full out of the box, but I really love it, and I’m a super picky perfectionist. Might not last through the years outside, but for now it’s nice." —mirrymirsome

These withstand temperatures 0 degrees F–400 degrees F, can be used to simmer on the stove, and are microwave-, dishwasher-, and oven safe. 

Promising review: "I purchased this glass jar for my potpourri. I was initially concerned about using glass, especially with my glass electric stovetop. However, I’m pleased to report that it has held up beautifully so far. The jar is lightweight and shows no signs of cracking, which is a relief. While I wouldn’t recommend using it for cooking — since it might not withstand the wear from utensils like spatulas or spoons — it works perfectly for my simmer pots." —Tori 

Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in three sizes). 

The adorable pieces come from Kozy Knit Designs — a Gilbert, Arizona–based small biz from Jordan Trudeau. 

Promising review: "These are so beautiful and squeezably soft! Perfect addition to my autumn decor! They were handmade exactly as I expected them to be!" —Camilla Avis

Get it from Kozy Knit Designs for $16+ (available in sizes S–L and in 15 colors).

Root To Vine is a Fort Wayne, Indiana–based small biz from husband-and-wife duo Sean and Amy Geiser. Check out their shop for additional whimsical decor!

Promising review: "I am in love with these pumpkins! I got so many compliments on them and my decor this year. They were perfect for my Halloween book club dinner." —jenlindgren72

Get them from Root To Vine for $20.62+ (originally $27.50+; available in sizes S–L and two colors). 

Promising review: "Absolutely in love with this duvet set. We recently renovated our bedroom, and I purchased this knowing I wanted a light gingham duvet to be the first thing that went on the bed when we moved in. It does not disappoint. The percale is dreamy and only softens more with each wash. Our cat hasn’t wanted to lie anywhere else." —Erin G.

Get it from Quince for $99.99+ (available in sizes Twin/Full–King/Cal King and in two colors). 

Promising review: "I am so impressed with this! The quality is exceptional, with a soft yet durable fabric that feels luxurious. Not only does it feel great, but it’s also really pretty and adds a lovely touch to my bedroom decor." —Sevval

Get a set of two covers from Amazon for $14.97+ (available in seven sizes and eight colors).

Promising review: "I bought 13 throw pillows, and this is easily in the top 3. The quality and style are unbelievable. It makes my space look so fancy and classic, I love it! I'm always a little iffy about patterned pillows, because they can easily look tacky if the quality isn’t there. This one looks so expensive and impressive. Perfect for transitional or traditional decor, can’t go wrong!" —kennys

Get it from Target for $21.25 (originally $25).

Promising review: "These candles are very cute! Each candle was individually wrapped in bubble wrap to protect it during shipping." —Amazon customer

Get a set of 20 from Amazon for $15.19 (also available in three other styles).

Promising review: "This is such a beautiful piece! Love how the logs diffuse the light from the flickering candle. For the price, it’s amazing!" —Julia K.

Get it from 3DSpaceGarden on Etsy for $28 (available in 10 colors).

Promising review: "Beautifully made towels. The colors are perfect for fall right through Thanksgiving. Now all I need is a pumpkin spice dish soap." —Lindy

Get a set of two from Sur La Table for $22.95.

Promising review: "These lights are super bright and work great in my fall lantern. Will definitely order again for Christmas decorations." —Patricia D. Sullivan

Get them from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in two sizes and eight colors).

Promising review: "This is not a cheap, sparse garland. It's full and very pretty. The lights add an amber glow. It's even prettier than I thought it would be. I had enough to do my mantel and chandelier. Very pleased." —R.B. Wray

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $17.99.

Promising review: "These soup bowls are great for French onion soup or any kind of soup. They held up when I put them under the broiler to melt the cheese. The handles and outside of the bowl remain cool in the microwave, even after three minutes of heating. Very satisfied and I recommend them. They are also very nice looking." —Pennypear

Get a set of four from Amazon for $26.99.

One side is faux fur and the other side is plush velvet; the twin set comes with one pom-pom fringed pillow sham, and other size sets include two.

Promising review: "If my house caught on fire, this is the first thing I’d grab. But seriously, this is one of my favorite things in my whole house. I feel like it tied my entire room together. I get so many compliments on it, and it's seriously so cozy and well-made. My only complaint would be how hard this thing makes it to get out of bed in the mornings. It’s incredibly soft and isn’t the type of 'fur' that will mat and get gross-looking over time. I rely heavily on reviews when I buy things, so I’m here to tell you — if you’re on the fence about buying this ... do it!! Also, the pillowcases are amazing. Super soft, and the pom-pom fringe is adorable." —SK

Get it from Amazon for $44.19+ (available in sizes Twin–King and eight colors).

Promising review: "I love decorating for the fall season, not just for Halloween or just Thanksgiving, so I wanted to pepper some harvest colors throughout my house. This rug just pops on my floor in the kitchen and everyone who comes over can’t stop saying how adorable this rug is. Highly recommend." —Jaye

Here's what former BuzzFeeder Heather Braga has to say:

"I finally snagged one of these and it's going to be really hard not to leave him out on display all year. My kids gravitated to ol' Gus the second we took him out of the box. He's SO soft and snuggly and is the cutest addition to our decor yet."

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