Summer will be here before we know it and we’re already dreaming of all the ways we can update our wardrobes with the best styles of the season. From social festivities to days at the desk, and vacations by the water to early morning runs, Walmart has everything you need to make this a summer of fashion-forward moments. See our Walmart summer fashion inspiration below.
Summer = party time! Grad parties, pool parties, backyard BBQs, and holiday soirées…summer is the season of celebrations. Make sure you’re party ready with one of these gorgeous getups.
Maybe you’re all work and no play. Which is okay, but don’t ignore the benefits of a healthy work-life balance! These dresses will have you looking chic in the office, and they can definitely be worn to date night after, too!
Pool days, beach trips, and lake vacations. Whatever your preferred form of water-centric recreation, get yourself a swimsuit to rock that will steal the show.
Don’t forget your coverup! These will come in handy when you’re trying to enjoy your liquid lunch at one of those “no shirt, no shoes, no service” places.
And if you’re team #summerbod, grab a few workout pieces that will make you excited to get your sweat on.
Sometimes your home needs a refresh. And not just a new coat of paint or some different decor pieces, but a total revamp…a whole new vibe for a space that may be outdated and inconvenient. While the thought of completely redoing a room may be overwhelming, it’s easier than you might think! With a little elbow grease and a lot of imagination, you can transform any space into one that’s inviting, relaxed, and comfortable. Check out Kristy’s complete living room renovation below.
Before
Kristy’s old living room was definitely outdated, and this room has been on her “to-do” list since she bought her house. But, as we all know, life happens, and the redo was pushed back more than a few times. Finally though, she had enough of the “casino carpet” as she calls it, the old tiled fireplace, and the lack of storage space, and she put her plan into action! Her vision: bright and clean, yet cozy and comfortable, with lots of shelving for all her decorations and a more favorable layout for her family to enjoy and grow into. Her modern farmhouse living room was ready to come to life.
During
Goodbye casino carpet!! Kristy’s least favorite part of her old living room was the carpet. This bad boy was getting ripped up and tossed out and replaced with gorgeous new hardwood flooring. The dark color was chosen to complement the rest of the light, bright colors that would dominate the space, and give the room a sleek, modern look.
Once the floor was done, it was time to get started on some structural work. Two of those big projects were swapping the old fireplace for a new electric one, and installing three separate floor-to-ceiling shelving units with shelves on top and closed-door cabinets on the bottom. Now she would have a fireplace she could actually use and tons of extra storage space…plus areas to decorate and display her favorite keepsakes!
A couple of simple changes that made a huge difference were adding shiplap to the walls between the shelving units and replacing the overhead light and fan with recessed lighting. The shiplap adds texture and dimension to the space, while the recessed lighting gives it a clean, bright look. The lighting was strategically placed to highlight the shelving units and where the seating areas would be.
After
And it’s done!! Can you believe this transformation?! The living room is a totally new space and it’s ready to be cleaned up and decorated! See how Kristy pulled the whole room together below.
Couch Set | TV Stand | End Table | Area Rug
The furniture is really what brings the whole look together. The couch set, which includes a couch, love seat, and recliner, are made from soft fabric in a dark gray color, which is ideal for Kristy. With two kids and two dogs, she wanted a darker color that still looked clean and modern. The farmhouse-style TV stand has sliding doors to easily hide game consoles and TV accessories, and the white wooden end table has deep shelves inside for plenty of extra storage, plus USB ports for easy charging of everyone’s electronics. The shag area rug, with its beige and cream boho pattern, is stylish and contemporary, and soft enough for the kids to hang out on.
Blanket | Pillows (or these similar ones)
Comfort is key! This soft knit blanket and these gorgeous faux fur pillows add extra coziness to the couches. Perfect for snuggling up by the fire, cuddling during a movie, or taking a short Sunday afternoon nap (one can dream, right?) these cream-colored accessories bring a softness to the gray couches and perfectly complement the area rug to tie the whole look together.
One of Kristy’s main goals with this living room revamp was altering the layout so she could make a dedicated space for her kids to hang out and relax. With the TV hung on the back wall and the furniture placed against the adjacent wall and facing the TV, there is now a large open area for her kids to play and watch TV and movies.
24″ Clock | Decocrated Home Decor Box
Shelves for days, baby!! Look at all that space to decorate and display! These shelving units are Kristy’s favorite part of the redo. As someone who loves to swap decorations with the seasons and holidays, she now has plenty of room to showcase her style and really give the space some personality. Her go-to for decorating? Decocrated!! A lot of her pieces come from the home decor subscription box and she loves being able to add to her collection each season when a new box arrives. Curious as to how you can make the most of your shelving space and wow the world with your decorating skills? Stay tuned for our post on how to decorate shelves!!
And just like that, a brand new living room that’s light, open, and modern, but still inviting and cozy. Now, of course, you’ll probably need to enlist a little help if you want to revamp a room like this. Most of these projects aren’t DIY, and expert knowledge is key to a flawless transformation. Kristy had the awesome crew from P&M Builders, LLC, help her out with this one, and they couldn’t have done a better job. A HUGE thank you to those guys for helping her gorgeous living room vision come to life and making this space one worth hanging out in…all the time.
As Kristy prepares for the holiday season, this living room is going to look like a winter wonderland. Be on the lookout for our how-to guide on decorating for the holidays, and let us now what you think of this amazing transformation!!
Sometimes your home needs a refresh. And not just a new coat of paint or some different decor pieces, but a total revamp…a whole new vibe for a space that may be outdated and inconvenient. While the thought of completely redoing a room may be overwhelming, it’s easier than you might think! With a little elbow grease and a lot of imagination, you can transform any space into one that’s inviting, relaxed, and comfortable. Check out Kristy’s complete living room renovation below.
Before
Kristy’s old living room was definitely outdated, and this room has been on her “to-do” list since she bought her house. But, as we all know, life happens, and the redo was pushed back more than a few times. Finally though, she had enough of the “casino carpet” as she calls it, the old tiled fireplace, and the lack of storage space, and she put her plan into action! Her vision: bright and clean, yet cozy and comfortable, with lots of shelving for all her decorations and a more favorable layout for her family to enjoy and grow into. Her modern farmhouse living room was ready to come to life.
During
Goodbye casino carpet!! Kristy’s least favorite part of her old living room was the carpet. This bad boy was getting ripped up and tossed out and replaced with gorgeous new hardwood flooring. The dark color was chosen to complement the rest of the light, bright colors that would dominate the space, and give the room a sleek, modern look.
Once the floor was done, it was time to get started on some structural work. Two of those big projects were swapping the old fireplace for a new electric one, and installing three separate floor-to-ceiling shelving units with shelves on top and closed-door cabinets on the bottom. Now she would have a fireplace she could actually use and tons of extra storage space…plus areas to decorate and display her favorite keepsakes!
A couple of simple changes that made a huge difference were adding shiplap to the walls between the shelving units and replacing the overhead light and fan with recessed lighting. The shiplap adds texture and dimension to the space, while the recessed lighting gives it a clean, bright look. The lighting was strategically placed to highlight the shelving units and where the seating areas would be.
After
And it’s done!! Can you believe this transformation?! The living room is a totally new space and it’s ready to be cleaned up and decorated! See how Kristy pulled the whole room together below.
Couch Set | TV Stand | End Table | Area Rug
The furniture is really what brings the whole look together. The couch set, which includes a couch, love seat, and recliner, are made from soft fabric in a dark gray color, which is ideal for Kristy. With two kids and two dogs, she wanted a darker color that still looked clean and modern. The farmhouse-style TV stand has sliding doors to easily hide game consoles and TV accessories, and the white wooden end table has deep shelves inside for plenty of extra storage, plus USB ports for easy charging of everyone’s electronics. The shag area rug, with its beige and cream boho pattern, is stylish and contemporary, and soft enough for the kids to hang out on.
Blanket | Pillows (or these similar ones)
Comfort is key! This soft knit blanket and these gorgeous faux fur pillows add extra coziness to the couches. Perfect for snuggling up by the fire, cuddling during a movie, or taking a short Sunday afternoon nap (one can dream, right?) these cream-colored accessories bring a softness to the gray couches and perfectly complement the area rug to tie the whole look together.
One of Kristy’s main goals with this living room revamp was altering the layout so she could make a dedicated space for her kids to hang out and relax. With the TV hung on the back wall and the furniture placed against the adjacent wall and facing the TV, there is now a large open area for her kids to play and watch TV and movies.
24″ Clock | Decocrated Home Decor Box
Shelves for days, baby!! Look at all that space to decorate and display! These shelving units are Kristy’s favorite part of the redo. As someone who loves to swap decorations with the seasons and holidays, she now has plenty of room to showcase her style and really give the space some personality. Her go-to for decorating? Decocrated!! A lot of her pieces come from the home decor subscription box and she loves being able to add to her collection each season when a new box arrives. Curious as to how you can make the most of your shelving space and wow the world with your decorating skills? Stay tuned for our post on how to decorate shelves!!
And just like that, a brand new living room that’s light, open, and modern, but still inviting and cozy. Now, of course, you’ll probably need to enlist a little help if you want to revamp a room like this. Most of these projects aren’t DIY, and expert knowledge is key to a flawless transformation. Kristy had the awesome crew from P&M Builders, LLC, help her out with this one, and they couldn’t have done a better job. A HUGE thank you to those guys for helping her gorgeous living room vision come to life and making this space one worth hanging out in…all the time.
As Kristy prepares for the holiday season, this living room is going to look like a winter wonderland. Be on the lookout for our how-to guide on decorating for the holidays, and let us now what you think of this amazing transformation!!
Sometimes your home needs a refresh. And not just a new coat of paint or some different decor pieces, but a total revamp…a whole new vibe for a space that may be outdated and inconvenient. While the thought of completely redoing a room may be overwhelming, it’s easier than you might think! With a little elbow grease and a lot of imagination, you can transform any space into one that’s inviting, relaxed, and comfortable. Check out Kristy’s complete living room renovation below.
Before
Kristy’s old living room was definitely outdated, and this room has been on her “to-do” list since she bought her house. But, as we all know, life happens, and the redo was pushed back more than a few times. Finally though, she had enough of the “casino carpet” as she calls it, the old tiled fireplace, and the lack of storage space, and she put her plan into action! Her vision: bright and clean, yet cozy and comfortable, with lots of shelving for all her decorations and a more favorable layout for her family to enjoy and grow into. Her modern farmhouse living room was ready to come to life.
During
Goodbye casino carpet!! Kristy’s least favorite part of her old living room was the carpet. This bad boy was getting ripped up and tossed out and replaced with gorgeous new hardwood flooring. The dark color was chosen to complement the rest of the light, bright colors that would dominate the space, and give the room a sleek, modern look.
Once the floor was done, it was time to get started on some structural work. Two of those big projects were swapping the old fireplace for a new electric one, and installing three separate floor-to-ceiling shelving units with shelves on top and closed-door cabinets on the bottom. Now she would have a fireplace she could actually use and tons of extra storage space…plus areas to decorate and display her favorite keepsakes!
A couple of simple changes that made a huge difference were adding shiplap to the walls between the shelving units and replacing the overhead light and fan with recessed lighting. The shiplap adds texture and dimension to the space, while the recessed lighting gives it a clean, bright look. The lighting was strategically placed to highlight the shelving units and where the seating areas would be.
After
And it’s done!! Can you believe this transformation?! The living room is a totally new space and it’s ready to be cleaned up and decorated! See how Kristy pulled the whole room together below.
Couch Set | TV Stand | End Table | Area Rug
The furniture is really what brings the whole look together. The couch set, which includes a couch, love seat, and recliner, are made from soft fabric in a dark gray color, which is ideal for Kristy. With two kids and two dogs, she wanted a darker color that still looked clean and modern. The farmhouse-style TV stand has sliding doors to easily hide game consoles and TV accessories, and the white wooden end table has deep shelves inside for plenty of extra storage, plus USB ports for easy charging of everyone’s electronics. The shag area rug, with its beige and cream boho pattern, is stylish and contemporary, and soft enough for the kids to hang out on.
Blanket | Pillows (or these similar ones)
Comfort is key! This soft knit blanket and these gorgeous faux fur pillows add extra coziness to the couches. Perfect for snuggling up by the fire, cuddling during a movie, or taking a short Sunday afternoon nap (one can dream, right?) these cream-colored accessories bring a softness to the gray couches and perfectly complement the area rug to tie the whole look together.
One of Kristy’s main goals with this living room revamp was altering the layout so she could make a dedicated space for her kids to hang out and relax. With the TV hung on the back wall and the furniture placed against the adjacent wall and facing the TV, there is now a large open area for her kids to play and watch TV and movies.
24″ Clock | Decocrated Home Decor Box
Shelves for days, baby!! Look at all that space to decorate and display! These shelving units are Kristy’s favorite part of the redo. As someone who loves to swap decorations with the seasons and holidays, she now has plenty of room to showcase her style and really give the space some personality. Her go-to for decorating? Decocrated!! A lot of her pieces come from the home decor subscription box and she loves being able to add to her collection each season when a new box arrives. Curious as to how you can make the most of your shelving space and wow the world with your decorating skills? Stay tuned for our post on how to decorate shelves!!
And just like that, a brand new living room that’s light, open, and modern, but still inviting and cozy. Now, of course, you’ll probably need to enlist a little help if you want to revamp a room like this. Most of these projects aren’t DIY, and expert knowledge is key to a flawless transformation. Kristy had the awesome crew from P&M Builders, LLC, help her out with this one, and they couldn’t have done a better job. A HUGE thank you to those guys for helping her gorgeous living room vision come to life and making this space one worth hanging out in…all the time.
As Kristy prepares for the holiday season, this living room is going to look like a winter wonderland. Be on the lookout for our how-to guide on decorating for the holidays, and let us now what you think of this amazing transformation!!
Holiday tabletops are a simple way to make those family dinners and get-togethers gorgeous and photo-worthy, but they’re also lovely if you’re just looking for a subtle yet stylish way to bring some festivity into your home. These holiday tableware items by Hearth & Hand with Magnolia from Target are both beautiful and budget friendly. See our style guide below.
Placemat | Plate Charger | Dinner Plate | Appetizer Plate | Bowl | Snowberry Pines | Plaid Napkin | Flatware | Serving Board | Wooden Salad Claws | Table Runner | Mistletoe Garland | Lazy Susan | Berry Centerpiece | 3″ Metallic Vase | 4.5″ Metallic Vase | Winterberry Stems | Candles
Set the scene (and table) using lots of neutral pieces accented with pops of red, green, and warm wood. Add a few metallic items, because we all know a little extra shine never hurts! Plaid and stripes are fun festive patterns, so include a tasteful mix of both for dimension. Greenery and candles bring a little life to your tabletop and help complete the holiday look.
Shop the Tabletop
Holiday tabletops are a simple way to make those family dinners and get-togethers gorgeous and photo-worthy, but they’re also lovely if you’re just looking for a subtle yet stylish way to bring some festivity into your home. These holiday tableware items by Hearth & Hand with Magnolia from Target are both beautiful and budget friendly. See our style guide below.
Placemat | Plate Charger | Dinner Plate | Appetizer Plate | Bowl | Snowberry Pines | Plaid Napkin | Flatware | Serving Board | Wooden Salad Claws | Table Runner | Mistletoe Garland | Lazy Susan | Berry Centerpiece | 3″ Metallic Vase | 4.5″ Metallic Vase | Winterberry Stems | Candles
Set the scene (and table) using lots of neutral pieces accented with pops of red, green, and warm wood. Add a few metallic items, because we all know a little extra shine never hurts! Plaid and stripes are fun festive patterns, so include a tasteful mix of both for dimension. Greenery and candles bring a little life to your tabletop and help complete the holiday look.
Shop the Tabletop
As avid collectors of throw blankets, we’re pretty close to being experts on them here at Frugal and Thriving. And we know there’s nothing worse than ordering a throw blanket, counting down the days until it’s delivered, and ripping open the package only to find out that your new blanket is thin and scratchy. Ugh. In order to prevent that from happening to you, we’ve compiled this list of soft, snuggly throw blankets that have at least a 4-star rating, at least 100 ratings accumulated, AND cost less than $50. So don’t just take our word for it – the proof is in the numbers!! And, if you’re just absolutely addicted to Amazon (because hey, aren’t we all even if only just a little?) then keep scrolling for our list of ten beautiful throw blankets from Amazon with 4+star ratings and over one thousand ratings each.
Throw Blankets
This cable knit throw blanket has a 4.6-star rating with over 400 ratings. It’s only $49.99 and comes in 8 different color options!
This chenille throw blanket has a 4.3-star rating with over 100 ratings. It’s only $24.99 and comes in 6 different color options!
This diamond knit throw blanket has a 4.4-star rating with almost 400 ratings. It’s only $39.98 and comes in 5 different color options!
This faux fur filled throw blanket has a 4.7-star rating with over 200 ratings. It’s only $48.99 and comes in a gorgeous gray snow leopard print.
This fringe plush throw blanket has a 4.8-star rating with over 2k ratings. It’s only $39.50 and comes in 17 different color options!
This fringed woven throw blanket has a 4.7-star rating with over 100 ratings. It’s only $39.95 and comes in a beautiful blue and cream striped color.
This reversible micromink throw blanket has a 4.5-star rating with over 200 ratings. It’s only $11.99 and comes in 3 different color options!
This ruched faux fur throw blanket has a 4.6-star rating with over 300 ratings. It’s only $38.05 and comes in 5 different color options!
This “The Big One” plush throw blanket has a 4.7-star rating with almost 2k ratings. It’s only $11.99 and comes in 65 different color options!
This wicked plush throw blanket has a 4.4-star rating with over 400 ratings. It’s only $29.95 and comes in 8 different color options!
Amazon Throw Blankets
This bubble knit throw blanket has a 4.5-star rating with over 2k ratings. It’s only $24.99 and comes in 15 different color options!
This flannel pom pom throw blanket has a 4.7-star rating with over 13k ratings. It’s only $22.99 and comes in 19 different color options!
This luxe faux fur throw blanket has a 4.4-star rating with almost 16k ratings. It’s only $26.95 and comes in 8 different color options!
This plush sherpa throw blanket (from Eddie Bauer) has a 4.8-star rating with over 4k ratings. It’s only $22.55 and comes in 23 different color and pattern options!
This rustic farmhouse throw blanket has a 4.5-star rating with over 1.5k ratings. It’s only $19.95 and comes in 3 different color options!
This shaggy faux fur throw blanket has a 4.6-star rating with over 21k ratings. It’s only $20.99 and comes in 7 different color options!
This sherpa throw blanket has a 4.8-star rating with over 6k ratings. It’s only $29.99 and comes in 12 different color options!
This textured knit throw blanket has a 4.6-star rating with over 25k ratings. It’s only $19.99 and comes in 25 different color options!
This Turkish throw blanket has a 4.7-star rating with over 2.5k ratings. It’s only $23.99 and comes in 10 different color options!
This waffle fleece throw blanket has a 4.7-star rating with almost 14k ratings. It’s only $15.99 and comes in 22 different color options!
Thanks for reading! Which of these luxurious throw blankets will you be adding to your collection??
As avid collectors of throw blankets, we’re pretty close to being experts on them here at Frugal and Thriving. And we know there’s nothing worse than ordering a throw blanket, counting down the days until it’s delivered, and ripping open the package only to find out that your new blanket is thin and scratchy. Ugh. In order to prevent that from happening to you, we’ve compiled this list of soft, snuggly throw blankets that have at least a 4-star rating, at least 100 ratings accumulated, AND cost less than $50. So don’t just take our word for it – the proof is in the numbers!! And, if you’re just absolutely addicted to Amazon (because hey, aren’t we all even if only just a little?) then keep scrolling for our list of ten beautiful throw blankets from Amazon with 4+star ratings and over one thousand ratings each.
Throw Blankets
This cable knit throw blanket has a 4.6-star rating with over 400 ratings. It’s only $49.99 and comes in 8 different color options!
This chenille throw blanket has a 4.3-star rating with over 100 ratings. It’s only $24.99 and comes in 6 different color options!
This diamond knit throw blanket has a 4.4-star rating with almost 400 ratings. It’s only $39.98 and comes in 5 different color options!
This faux fur filled throw blanket has a 4.7-star rating with over 200 ratings. It’s only $48.99 and comes in a gorgeous gray snow leopard print.
This fringe plush throw blanket has a 4.8-star rating with over 2k ratings. It’s only $39.50 and comes in 17 different color options!
This fringed woven throw blanket has a 4.7-star rating with over 100 ratings. It’s only $39.95 and comes in a beautiful blue and cream striped color.
This reversible micromink throw blanket has a 4.5-star rating with over 200 ratings. It’s only $11.99 and comes in 3 different color options!
This ruched faux fur throw blanket has a 4.6-star rating with over 300 ratings. It’s only $38.05 and comes in 5 different color options!
This “The Big One” plush throw blanket has a 4.7-star rating with almost 2k ratings. It’s only $11.99 and comes in 65 different color options!
This wicked plush throw blanket has a 4.4-star rating with over 400 ratings. It’s only $29.95 and comes in 8 different color options!
Amazon Throw Blankets
This bubble knit throw blanket has a 4.5-star rating with over 2k ratings. It’s only $24.99 and comes in 15 different color options!
This flannel pom pom throw blanket has a 4.7-star rating with over 13k ratings. It’s only $22.99 and comes in 19 different color options!
This luxe faux fur throw blanket has a 4.4-star rating with almost 16k ratings. It’s only $26.95 and comes in 8 different color options!
This plush sherpa throw blanket (from Eddie Bauer) has a 4.8-star rating with over 4k ratings. It’s only $22.55 and comes in 23 different color and pattern options!
This rustic farmhouse throw blanket has a 4.5-star rating with over 1.5k ratings. It’s only $19.95 and comes in 3 different color options!
This shaggy faux fur throw blanket has a 4.6-star rating with over 21k ratings. It’s only $20.99 and comes in 7 different color options!
This sherpa throw blanket has a 4.8-star rating with over 6k ratings. It’s only $29.99 and comes in 12 different color options!
This textured knit throw blanket has a 4.6-star rating with over 25k ratings. It’s only $19.99 and comes in 25 different color options!
This Turkish throw blanket has a 4.7-star rating with over 2.5k ratings. It’s only $23.99 and comes in 10 different color options!
This waffle fleece throw blanket has a 4.7-star rating with almost 14k ratings. It’s only $15.99 and comes in 22 different color options!
Thanks for reading! Which of these luxurious throw blankets will you be adding to your collection??
The holiday season is really the season for hosting guests and entertaining friends and family, so you want to make sure your home is warm and welcoming. Since the first stop is usually the entryway of your house, decorate it with elegant holiday decor to make the space feel inviting. Walmart has lots of affordable holiday decorations so you can choose just a few pieces to dress the space up or completely revamp it. See our holiday entryway design guide below.
Artificial Tree | Accent Chair | Throw Pillow | Geometric Mirror | Holly Jolly Wall Art | Fa La La Wall Art | Accent Table | Metal Sculpture | Woodwick Candle | Rattan Sleigh | Antique Truck | Wire Candle Holder | Wooden Lantern | Antique Milk Bottles | Braided Storage Basket | Welcome Sign
We’re decking the halls with this darling decor and bringing the holiday spirit into our ho-ho-homes! A small artificial light-up tree will tie the outdoors to the indoors and liven the space up. Place a velvet chair in a holiday hue next to a wooden shelved accent table adorned with lots of little holiday decorations (balance rich colors with warm woods and metal tones), and hang a few jolly signs on the wall to keep the festive flow. Add a mirror to make the area seem larger and sleigh an entryway worthy of a winter wonderland!
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The holiday season is really the season for hosting guests and entertaining friends and family, so you want to make sure your home is warm and welcoming. Since the first stop is usually the entryway of your house, decorate it with elegant holiday decor to make the space feel inviting. Walmart has lots of affordable holiday decorations so you can choose just a few pieces to dress the space up or completely revamp it. See our holiday entryway design guide below.
Artificial Tree | Accent Chair | Throw Pillow | Geometric Mirror | Holly Jolly Wall Art | Fa La La Wall Art | Accent Table | Metal Sculpture | Woodwick Candle | Rattan Sleigh | Antique Truck | Wire Candle Holder | Wooden Lantern | Antique Milk Bottles | Braided Storage Basket | Welcome Sign
We’re decking the halls with this darling decor and bringing the holiday spirit into our ho-ho-homes! A small artificial light-up tree will tie the outdoors to the indoors and liven the space up. Place a velvet chair in a holiday hue next to a wooden shelved accent table adorned with lots of little holiday decorations (balance rich colors with warm woods and metal tones), and hang a few jolly signs on the wall to keep the festive flow. Add a mirror to make the area seem larger and sleigh an entryway worthy of a winter wonderland!
Shop Holiday Decor
Pies, cakes, doughnuts, cookies…mmmmm. Baked with sweet spices, whipped sugars, fall fruits, and lots of love, autumn treats are simply the best desserts you can make. They warm the home and the heart and bring comfort to everyone. Fall baking season is upon us and we’re sharing some fun fall recipes you can make with a few simple kitchen tools…like the KitchenAid Pro Stand Mixer. Find out more below.
The KitchenAid Pro stand mixer is a dream come true for bakers both new and experienced. Knead, whip, mix, and more – Kristy’s mixer pictured above is the 6-qt bowl mixer, which can handle up to 14 cups of all-purpose flour and triple batches of cookie dough. The bowl is wide-mouthed to make adding ingredients easy, and it comes equipped with a pouring shield to minimize spills and messes.
The mixer includes a KP26M1X Professional 600 Series stand mixer, a 6-qt stainless steel wide-mouth bowl with contoured handle, a pouring shield, a spiral dough hook, a flat beater, and a wire whip.
Recipe Inspiration
These KitchenAid recipes from Yummly.com are the perfect fall treats to make with your KitchenAid mixer and accessories!! Grab your ingredients and supplies and get to baking!
Honey Cardamom Pear Upside Down Cake
**Makes 12 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter (for caramel pear base)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1/4 cup honey (for caramel pear base)
- 3 medium pears (peeled, cored, quartered and sliced in 1/4″ slices)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup fine grind cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3/4 cup butter (room temp)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- Special Equipment: KitchenAid® paddle attachment; 9” round cake pan; saucepan.
- Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C. Place a large tin foil sheet on the rack below your baking rack to catch any bubbling juices while the cake is baking.
- Make the caramel base. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan on medium high heat. Once melted, add 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup honey and gently whisk until sugar dissolves. Allow mixture to come to a heavy bubble, then reduce heat to medium and cook for another minute. Remove from heat, whisk and then spread evenly in the cake pan. Layer 2-3 pears in whatever pattern desired. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, cardamom, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs and 1/4 cup honey. Set aside.
- Attach the paddle attachment to your KitchenAid® Artisan Stand Mixer, and cream the 3/4 cup butter on speed 6 for one minute. Reduce speed to 4, and slowly stream in the granulated sugar. Once sugar is fully added, increase speed back to speed 6 and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add vanilla.
- Reduce mixer speed to 2 and add flour mixture to sugar mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture in three additions; beat just until blended after each addition. Spread batter evenly over pears.
- Bake in a preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. (At 50 minutes, if the cake has browned on top but is not cooked through, you can lightly cover with foil for remaining bake time.) Remove cake from the oven and cool it on a wire rack for five minutes before inverting the cake onto a rimmed plate and releasing the cake. (NOTE: A rimmed plate is necessary to catch the juices that will release when the cake is turned over.)
- Can be served warm, or cooled completely.
Apple Cider Doughnuts
** Makes 9 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1 red apple (unpeeled, cored, chopped (202g))
- 1 cup apple cider (divided (250ml))
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour (425ml)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (10ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (2ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2ml)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (0.5ml)
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda (0.5ml)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (75ml)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening (54ml)
- 1 large eggs
- 1/4 cup buttermilk (50ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (2ml)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (750ml)
Directions:
- Combine apples and ¾ cup apple cider in medium saucepan; cover. Cook over medium heat 8 minutes or until softened. Uncover and continue cooking 5 minutes or until apples are tender and cider is almost completely reduced. Purée mixture with an immersion blender or in food processor until smooth. Measure the sauce; you should have ½ cup. If you have more, return to saucepan and continue cooking until reduced to ½ cup. Let cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.Combine flour, baking powder, salt, spices and baking soda in medium bowl; set aside.
- Add granulated sugar and shortening to bowl of KitchenAid® Artisan Mini Stand Mixer. Attach bowl and Flat Beaterto mixer. Turn to Speed 4 and beat until mixture is light and fluffy. Turn to Speed 1 and gradually add egg and apple mixture.Continuing on Speed 1, add half the flour mixture, buttermilk and vanilla. After the liquid is fully incorporated, add remaining flour mixture. Mix 1 minute. The mixture will be sticky.
- Spray two 6-cavity full-sized doughnut baking pans generously with vegetable pan spray. Spoon ¼ cup batter into each cavity. Recipe will yield 9 doughnuts.Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in doughnuts comes out clean. Reserve in pan.
- Add remaining ¼ cup apple cider to small saucepan and bring to a simmer on medium heat. Transfer to medium bowl and whisk in powdered sugar until smooth.Dip each warm donut in the glaze, turning it with a fork. Transfer to cooling rack set on top of a baking sheet and let stand until glaze has set.
Pies, cakes, doughnuts, cookies…mmmmm. Baked with sweet spices, whipped sugars, fall fruits, and lots of love, autumn treats are simply the best desserts you can make. They warm the home and the heart and bring comfort to everyone. Fall baking season is upon us and we’re sharing some fun fall recipes you can make with a few simple kitchen tools…like the KitchenAid Pro Stand Mixer. Find out more below.
The KitchenAid Pro stand mixer is a dream come true for bakers both new and experienced. Knead, whip, mix, and more – Kristy’s mixer pictured above is the 6-qt bowl mixer, which can handle up to 14 cups of all-purpose flour and triple batches of cookie dough. The bowl is wide-mouthed to make adding ingredients easy, and it comes equipped with a pouring shield to minimize spills and messes.
The mixer includes a KP26M1X Professional 600 Series stand mixer, a 6-qt stainless steel wide-mouth bowl with contoured handle, a pouring shield, a spiral dough hook, a flat beater, and a wire whip.
Recipe Inspiration
These KitchenAid recipes from Yummly.com are the perfect fall treats to make with your KitchenAid mixer and accessories!! Grab your ingredients and supplies and get to baking!
Honey Cardamom Pear Upside Down Cake
**Makes 12 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter (for caramel pear base)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1/4 cup honey (for caramel pear base)
- 3 medium pears (peeled, cored, quartered and sliced in 1/4″ slices)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup fine grind cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3/4 cup butter (room temp)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- Special Equipment: KitchenAid® paddle attachment; 9” round cake pan; saucepan.
- Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C. Place a large tin foil sheet on the rack below your baking rack to catch any bubbling juices while the cake is baking.
- Make the caramel base. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan on medium high heat. Once melted, add 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup honey and gently whisk until sugar dissolves. Allow mixture to come to a heavy bubble, then reduce heat to medium and cook for another minute. Remove from heat, whisk and then spread evenly in the cake pan. Layer 2-3 pears in whatever pattern desired. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, cardamom, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs and 1/4 cup honey. Set aside.
- Attach the paddle attachment to your KitchenAid® Artisan Stand Mixer, and cream the 3/4 cup butter on speed 6 for one minute. Reduce speed to 4, and slowly stream in the granulated sugar. Once sugar is fully added, increase speed back to speed 6 and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add vanilla.
- Reduce mixer speed to 2 and add flour mixture to sugar mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture in three additions; beat just until blended after each addition. Spread batter evenly over pears.
- Bake in a preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. (At 50 minutes, if the cake has browned on top but is not cooked through, you can lightly cover with foil for remaining bake time.) Remove cake from the oven and cool it on a wire rack for five minutes before inverting the cake onto a rimmed plate and releasing the cake. (NOTE: A rimmed plate is necessary to catch the juices that will release when the cake is turned over.)
- Can be served warm, or cooled completely.
Apple Cider Doughnuts
** Makes 9 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1 red apple (unpeeled, cored, chopped (202g))
- 1 cup apple cider (divided (250ml))
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour (425ml)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (10ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (2ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2ml)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (0.5ml)
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda (0.5ml)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (75ml)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening (54ml)
- 1 large eggs
- 1/4 cup buttermilk (50ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (2ml)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (750ml)
Directions:
- Combine apples and ¾ cup apple cider in medium saucepan; cover. Cook over medium heat 8 minutes or until softened. Uncover and continue cooking 5 minutes or until apples are tender and cider is almost completely reduced. Purée mixture with an immersion blender or in food processor until smooth. Measure the sauce; you should have ½ cup. If you have more, return to saucepan and continue cooking until reduced to ½ cup. Let cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.Combine flour, baking powder, salt, spices and baking soda in medium bowl; set aside.
- Add granulated sugar and shortening to bowl of KitchenAid® Artisan Mini Stand Mixer. Attach bowl and Flat Beaterto mixer. Turn to Speed 4 and beat until mixture is light and fluffy. Turn to Speed 1 and gradually add egg and apple mixture.Continuing on Speed 1, add half the flour mixture, buttermilk and vanilla. After the liquid is fully incorporated, add remaining flour mixture. Mix 1 minute. The mixture will be sticky.
- Spray two 6-cavity full-sized doughnut baking pans generously with vegetable pan spray. Spoon ¼ cup batter into each cavity. Recipe will yield 9 doughnuts.Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in doughnuts comes out clean. Reserve in pan.
- Add remaining ¼ cup apple cider to small saucepan and bring to a simmer on medium heat. Transfer to medium bowl and whisk in powdered sugar until smooth.Dip each warm donut in the glaze, turning it with a fork. Transfer to cooling rack set on top of a baking sheet and let stand until glaze has set.
One of the best feelings as the weather gets chillier is switching your bedding from light, breathable fabrics to warm and snuggly sheets and blankets. If you already have trouble getting out of bed in the morning, these bedding sets below certainly won’t make it easier, but you’ll feel so snug you won’t even care that you’ve now snoozed your alarm for the fourth time. Take a look at our favorite options for those cold-weather cuddles.
Faux Fur Bedding
Soft and luxurious, faux fur bedding is the ultimate cold weather indulgence. It gives a modern look to your bedroom while remaining warm and inviting.
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Fleece/Sherpa
Get comfy and cozy with a fleece or sherpa bedding set. These sets are charming and timeless, and will give you all the warmth you need on a frigid winter night.
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Suede/Velvet
A suede or velvet bedding set is elegant and classy. These lush fabrics bring dimension and depth to the boudoir, and make sleeping a dream.
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One of the best feelings as the weather gets chillier is switching your bedding from light, breathable fabrics to warm and snuggly sheets and blankets. If you already have trouble getting out of bed in the morning, these bedding sets below certainly won’t make it easier, but you’ll feel so snug you won’t even care that you’ve now snoozed your alarm for the fourth time. Take a look at our favorite options for those cold-weather cuddles.
Faux Fur Bedding
Soft and luxurious, faux fur bedding is the ultimate cold weather indulgence. It gives a modern look to your bedroom while remaining warm and inviting.
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Fleece/Sherpa
Get comfy and cozy with a fleece or sherpa bedding set. These sets are charming and timeless, and will give you all the warmth you need on a frigid winter night.
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Suede/Velvet
A suede or velvet bedding set is elegant and classy. These lush fabrics bring dimension and depth to the boudoir, and make sleeping a dream.
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A fall wreath is a simple way to add a touch of autumn to any area of your home. Most commonly used to adorn a front door, wreaths can also be hung inside to bring the rustic outdoors into your home. Think of hanging one above a mantle or an entryway table, or used as a table centerpiece to hold a collection of candles or other fall decorations. See these pretty artificial autumn wreaths from Walmart below.
Reds, yellows, oranges, and browns make a wreath fabulous for fall. Berries, pumpkins, sunflowers, and maple leaves are great autumn accessories and add dimension and personality to any wreath. Get one with LED lights to add warmth, or opt for a fun Halloween one to up your spooky decor game.
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Want to get crafty? Try making your own artificial fall wreath! Use the above ones for some inspiration, or let yourself get creative. All you need is a wreath form, some tulle, ribbon, garland, and a few artificial accessories.
A fall wreath is a simple way to add a touch of autumn to any area of your home. Most commonly used to adorn a front door, wreaths can also be hung inside to bring the rustic outdoors into your home. Think of hanging one above a mantle or an entryway table, or used as a table centerpiece to hold a collection of candles or other fall decorations. See these pretty artificial autumn wreaths from Walmart below.
Reds, yellows, oranges, and browns make a wreath fabulous for fall. Berries, pumpkins, sunflowers, and maple leaves are great autumn accessories and add dimension and personality to any wreath. Get one with LED lights to add warmth, or opt for a fun Halloween one to up your spooky decor game.
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Want to get crafty? Try making your own artificial fall wreath! Use the above ones for some inspiration, or let yourself get creative. All you need is a wreath form, some tulle, ribbon, garland, and a few artificial accessories.
A carefully chosen area rug can really tie a space together and bring personality to any room. And while area rugs are beautiful, they can be expensive, and also difficult to keep clean, especially if you have kids or pets. That’s why washable area rugs are so wonderful! Convenient yet still stylish, a washable area rug takes the stress out of messes. Simply pick it up and throw it in the washing machine for an instant clean. See Walmart’s great selection of washable area rugs in a bunch of different styles below.
Medallion Rugs
A medallion area rug is a versatile look that can match any type of decor from classic to contemporary. With a slight vintage vibe, these rugs are charming and fashion-forward.
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Floral Rugs
Floral rugs add a fresh, feminine touch to a room’s design. Keep it neutral for a more modern vibe, or play with colors for a fun accent piece.
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Geometric Rugs
A geometric pattern that plays with lines and shapes brings a trendy flair to a space. Simple patterns in neutral colors keep it clean, while a bold pattern really makes a statement.
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Bohemian Rugs
A beautiful bohemian rug is perfect for a relaxing, laidback vibe. Light colors let the pattern really shine without being overwhelming.
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Shop all washable rugs from Walmart here.
A carefully chosen area rug can really tie a space together and bring personality to any room. And while area rugs are beautiful, they can be expensive, and also difficult to keep clean, especially if you have kids or pets. That’s why washable area rugs are so wonderful! Convenient yet still stylish, a washable area rug takes the stress out of messes. Simply pick it up and throw it in the washing machine for an instant clean. See Walmart’s great selection of washable area rugs in a bunch of different styles below.
Medallion Rugs
A medallion area rug is a versatile look that can match any type of decor from classic to contemporary. With a slight vintage vibe, these rugs are charming and fashion-forward.
Shop Medallion Rugs
Floral Rugs
Floral rugs add a fresh, feminine touch to a room’s design. Keep it neutral for a more modern vibe, or play with colors for a fun accent piece.
Shop Floral Rugs
Geometric Rugs
A geometric pattern that plays with lines and shapes brings a trendy flair to a space. Simple patterns in neutral colors keep it clean, while a bold pattern really makes a statement.
Shop Geometric Rugs
Bohemian Rugs
A beautiful bohemian rug is perfect for a relaxing, laidback vibe. Light colors let the pattern really shine without being overwhelming.
Shop Bohemian Rugs
Shop all washable rugs from Walmart here.
Get ready to deck out your home with all things spooky this Halloween season…without spending a lot of money! DIY Halloween decorations are easy to make and super inexpensive. Dollar Tree has SO many great decor ideas and the supplies you need to make them!! See some of our favorite projects below along with step-by-step instructions.
Halloween Mantel
Transform your fireplace for Halloween by dressing up your mantel! Use a spooktacular variety of Halloween decorations, garlands, candles, and figurines to really make it your own. Keep it clean and modern with neutral pumpkins and candles, or get seriously spooky with skeletons, spiders, and spider webs. If you like more of a haunted feel, use potion bottles, tombstones, and flickering fairy lights.
What You’ll Need:
- Pumpkins
- Spooky Figurines
- LED String Lights
- Faux Spider Webs
- Tombstones
- Skeletons
- Garland
- Banners
- Candles
- Candleholders
Step-by-Step Directions:
- Have fun with this creation! Layer a variety of spooky elements together to create the ultimate display. Use candles, figurines, garlands, banners, spiders web, and more to make your own look
- Enjoy the Halloween ambiance at the centerpiece of your mantel all month long!
Studded & Glittered Pumpkins
Make your own sophisticated and expensive-looking decorations for just a couple of dollars! Paint a pumpkin (real or foam) black, white, or a metallic color and use a little glue, glitter, and imagination to give them a chic and edgy look.
What You’ll Need:
Step-by-Step Directions:
- Draw swirling designs or trace the natural indentations on your pumpkin with craft glue and sprinkle on glitter. When dry, brush off the loose glitter.
- Dip thumbtacks in glue, then in the color glitter of your choice (or, if you prefer, leave the tacks their original color). Let them dry, then push into foam or real pumpkins for a studded look.
- Spread glue on the entire pumpkin and glitz it out with glitter for a super-glam look.
Spooky Crystal Ball Candlesticks
Create your own creepy crystal ball candlesticks in just a few simple steps. Choose some spooky photos to put inside your “crystal balls” and use these candlesticks as a table centerpiece or mantel accents.
What You’ll Need:
- Glass Taper Candleholders
- Clear Plastic Ornaments
- Black and White “Creepy” Photos
- Scissors
- Hot Glue Gun
- Hot Glue Sticks
Step-by-Step Directions:
- Gather your supplies.
- Use scissors to cut the black and white photographs in a circle shape and size to fit the ornaments.
- Open the ornament, splitting in half. Insert the photograph into the ornament and close.
- Apply glue at the top of the candleholder and press the ornament into the glue.
- Place your crystal ball at the center of a party table or casually on a side table for a creepy effect!
Creepy Candles
These creepy candles on a silver platter are the perfect place for displaying Halloween cards or storing candy. Add scary figurines to make these candles frighteningly fun or a Halloween greeting sign to complete the look.
What You’ll Need:
- 2-pk. LED Tealight Candles
- 1 Orange Pool Noodle
- 1 Black Pool Noodle
- 1 Creepy Cloth
- 1 Silver Look Plastic Catering Tray
- 1 Hot Glue Gun
- Hot Glue Sticks
- Serrated or Electric Kitchen Knife
Step-by-Step Directions:
- Carefully cut black and orange pool noodles into various lengths between 4″ and 10″.
- Using the knife, hollow out about an inch of the middle of each length of noodle so that the LED tealight will fit securely inside. Don’t glue the candles into the pool noodles – you’ll want to be able to switch them on and off.
- Glue the bottom of each pool noodle to the tray in the arrangement you desire, then turn on the candles. Finally, drape the creepy cloth over the candles, cutting into a smaller size if needed.
Giant Lollipops
These giant lollipops are a sweet addition to your Halloween decor! Great for the garden or trunk-or-treat decorations, these are easy to make and fun to display.
What You’ll Need:
- 2 Orange Pool Noodles
- 1 Pink Pool Noodle
- 1 Purple Pool Noodle
- 2 Bamboo Skewers or Wood Dowels
- 2-pk. Basket Bags
- 1 Roll Halloween Ribbon or Deco Mesh
- 1 Hot Glue Gun
- Hot Glue Sticks
- Serrated or Electric Kitchen Knife
Step-by-Step Directions:
- Carefully cut all pool noodles in half lengthwise.
- Match different colors of half-noodles together (i.e., pink and purple, orange and purple). Use different lengths to create different sized lollipops.
- Gently roll the pieces up together and, for best results, leave curled up overnight before gluing to help keep their shape! A good trick is to wedge the coil between a table and a heavy chair to “set” overnight.
- In the morning, use hot glue to attach the halves together, then glue them back into a roll.
- Poke a wood dowel or skewer into the middle of each coil to secure, and wedge them again to let the glue dry for at least 15 minutes.
- Cover the “lollipops” in clear basket bags and secure the ends of the bags with the twist ties provided.
- Add a bow or ribbon to the base of each lollipop.
Want more decor for spooky season?? Shop all Halloween decorations and all Halloween crafting supplies from Dollar Tree. **get free shipping by having your order shipped to your nearest Dollar Tree and pick it up there!
Get ready to deck out your home with all things spooky this Halloween season…without spending a lot of money! DIY Halloween decorations are easy to make and super inexpensive. Dollar Tree has SO many great decor ideas and the supplies you need to make them!! See some of our favorite projects below along with step-by-step instructions.
Halloween Mantel
Transform your fireplace for Halloween by dressing up your mantel! Use a spooktacular variety of Halloween decorations, garlands, candles, and figurines to really make it your own. Keep it clean and modern with neutral pumpkins and candles, or get seriously spooky with skeletons, spiders, and spider webs. If you like more of a haunted feel, use potion bottles, tombstones, and flickering fairy lights.
What You’ll Need:
- Pumpkins
- Spooky Figurines
- LED String Lights
- Faux Spider Webs
- Tombstones
- Skeletons
- Garland
- Banners
- Candles
- Candleholders
Step-by-Step Directions:
- Have fun with this creation! Layer a variety of spooky elements together to create the ultimate display. Use candles, figurines, garlands, banners, spiders web, and more to make your own look
- Enjoy the Halloween ambiance at the centerpiece of your mantel all month long!
Studded & Glittered Pumpkins
Make your own sophisticated and expensive-looking decorations for just a couple of dollars! Paint a pumpkin (real or foam) black, white, or a metallic color and use a little glue, glitter, and imagination to give them a chic and edgy look.
What You’ll Need:
Step-by-Step Directions:
- Draw swirling designs or trace the natural indentations on your pumpkin with craft glue and sprinkle on glitter. When dry, brush off the loose glitter.
- Dip thumbtacks in glue, then in the color glitter of your choice (or, if you prefer, leave the tacks their original color). Let them dry, then push into foam or real pumpkins for a studded look.
- Spread glue on the entire pumpkin and glitz it out with glitter for a super-glam look.
Spooky Crystal Ball Candlesticks
Create your own creepy crystal ball candlesticks in just a few simple steps. Choose some spooky photos to put inside your “crystal balls” and use these candlesticks as a table centerpiece or mantel accents.
What You’ll Need:
- Glass Taper Candleholders
- Clear Plastic Ornaments
- Black and White “Creepy” Photos
- Scissors
- Hot Glue Gun
- Hot Glue Sticks
Step-by-Step Directions:
- Gather your supplies.
- Use scissors to cut the black and white photographs in a circle shape and size to fit the ornaments.
- Open the ornament, splitting in half. Insert the photograph into the ornament and close.
- Apply glue at the top of the candleholder and press the ornament into the glue.
- Place your crystal ball at the center of a party table or casually on a side table for a creepy effect!
Creepy Candles
These creepy candles on a silver platter are the perfect place for displaying Halloween cards or storing candy. Add scary figurines to make these candles frighteningly fun or a Halloween greeting sign to complete the look.
What You’ll Need:
- 2-pk. LED Tealight Candles
- 1 Orange Pool Noodle
- 1 Black Pool Noodle
- 1 Creepy Cloth
- 1 Silver Look Plastic Catering Tray
- 1 Hot Glue Gun
- Hot Glue Sticks
- Serrated or Electric Kitchen Knife
Step-by-Step Directions:
- Carefully cut black and orange pool noodles into various lengths between 4″ and 10″.
- Using the knife, hollow out about an inch of the middle of each length of noodle so that the LED tealight will fit securely inside. Don’t glue the candles into the pool noodles – you’ll want to be able to switch them on and off.
- Glue the bottom of each pool noodle to the tray in the arrangement you desire, then turn on the candles. Finally, drape the creepy cloth over the candles, cutting into a smaller size if needed.
Giant Lollipops
These giant lollipops are a sweet addition to your Halloween decor! Great for the garden or trunk-or-treat decorations, these are easy to make and fun to display.
What You’ll Need:
- 2 Orange Pool Noodles
- 1 Pink Pool Noodle
- 1 Purple Pool Noodle
- 2 Bamboo Skewers or Wood Dowels
- 2-pk. Basket Bags
- 1 Roll Halloween Ribbon or Deco Mesh
- 1 Hot Glue Gun
- Hot Glue Sticks
- Serrated or Electric Kitchen Knife
Step-by-Step Directions:
- Carefully cut all pool noodles in half lengthwise.
- Match different colors of half-noodles together (i.e., pink and purple, orange and purple). Use different lengths to create different sized lollipops.
- Gently roll the pieces up together and, for best results, leave curled up overnight before gluing to help keep their shape! A good trick is to wedge the coil between a table and a heavy chair to “set” overnight.
- In the morning, use hot glue to attach the halves together, then glue them back into a roll.
- Poke a wood dowel or skewer into the middle of each coil to secure, and wedge them again to let the glue dry for at least 15 minutes.
- Cover the “lollipops” in clear basket bags and secure the ends of the bags with the twist ties provided.
- Add a bow or ribbon to the base of each lollipop.
Want more decor for spooky season?? Shop all Halloween decorations and all Halloween crafting supplies from Dollar Tree. **get free shipping by having your order shipped to your nearest Dollar Tree and pick it up there!
Chilly weather = cozy home. Make your home a cute and comfy sanctuary where you can unwind and relax this fall with just a few simple accents. These home decor pieces from Amazon will have you ready to curl up with a hot beverage at the end of a long day or on a cold weekend and enjoy a little peace and quiet. See our guide below.
Brown Pampas Grass | White and Brown Pampas Grass | Ceramic Vase Set | Let’s Get Cozy Sign | Hello Fall Candle | Striped Fringe Throw Blanket | Artificial Pumpkins Set | White Knit Throw Blanket | Warm + Cozy Candle | Let’s Stay Home Throw Pillow Cover | Velvet Throw Pillow Covers | Faux Suede Storage Pouf
The key to being cozy is lots of soft textures and layered decorations. Warm neutrals and mixed fabrics like suede, velvet, and knits will bring dimension to any space. A few complementary throw blankets and matching throw pillows instantly add comfort to any seating area. Candles, autumn decorations like artificial pumpkins, and cute signs in neutral colors look modern and clean while inviting warmth and brightness. Dried flower arrangements in ceramic vases feel like fall and bring the outdoors inside, giving the space a lively vibe.
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Chilly weather = cozy home. Make your home a cute and comfy sanctuary where you can unwind and relax this fall with just a few simple accents. These home decor pieces from Amazon will have you ready to curl up with a hot beverage at the end of a long day or on a cold weekend and enjoy a little peace and quiet. See our guide below.
Brown Pampas Grass | White and Brown Pampas Grass | Ceramic Vase Set | Let’s Get Cozy Sign | Hello Fall Candle | Striped Fringe Throw Blanket | Artificial Pumpkins Set | White Knit Throw Blanket | Warm + Cozy Candle | Let’s Stay Home Throw Pillow Cover | Velvet Throw Pillow Covers | Faux Suede Storage Pouf
The key to being cozy is lots of soft textures and layered decorations. Warm neutrals and mixed fabrics like suede, velvet, and knits will bring dimension to any space. A few complementary throw blankets and matching throw pillows instantly add comfort to any seating area. Candles, autumn decorations like artificial pumpkins, and cute signs in neutral colors look modern and clean while inviting warmth and brightness. Dried flower arrangements in ceramic vases feel like fall and bring the outdoors inside, giving the space a lively vibe.
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