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The speaker provides a comprehensive guide to transitioning a home for autumn using budget-friendly strategies. The content focuses on mood-boosting habits, strategic thrifting, and creative DIY projects to achieve a cozy, high-end aesthetic without overspending, while also featuring a curated fall fashion haul.
Hello, hello, and welcome back to a brand new video.
Today, we are actually going to be decorating for fall.
And while I'm excited, I'm honestly like so not feeling it.
It's still very hot outside, even though we're like a few weeks into September.
But I feel like I've been a little bit in a funk.
I've been doing overall a lot better, but also like, you know,
kind of just up and down with life.
I think that's like pretty normal.
And then especially with everything going on, it's just that is reality right now.
I want to start decorating because I do feel like I've been like this before.
And when you start something,
you just start to get into it and it does like boost your mood.
So I'm putting the action before the motivation.
Sometimes that's what you got to do.
Like you cannot always rely on motivation.
So I'm going to start out by actually putting together a simmer pot,
get the smells going.
And then actually yesterday I worked on some DIYs.
So after the simmer pot, I will jump into that footage
and share kind of what I worked on yesterday,
because I just want to show how you don't have to go shopping for all new things.
You can totally thrift things, be very budget friendly.
You can even just take old decor that you have
and DIY them and make them work for the season
or whatever you're working on in your home.
So without further ado, let's jump into the kitchen.
I'll show you the simmer pot and then we'll get into the thrifting stuff.
And just, I want to show you today
how you really do not have to go shop brand new all the time
because you can definitely shop your home,
DIY things, go to the thrift store and make things exactly what you want
while still not breaking the bank.
So anyway, let's jump into it.
Okay, so I am pulling out my little mini crock pot.
I actually just saw that they've brought back the two packs.
They only seem to have them like in the fall and winter time
and they sell out very quickly.
So if I can, if they're still available, I will link them below.
But this does come in a two pack.
And it's really nice because when they're really pretty,
it comes with two different colors.
But you can get one for yourself, one for a friend.
I feel like they're actually great teacher gifts.
Anyway, that's my little spiel on that.
But if you are new here and you haven't seen me make 100 simmer pots,
this is what I do.
I like to get the crock pot, like a little mini one.
You can definitely do it on the stove.
However, I personally always forget that it's on the stove
and then you just have to add water to it
and then it ends up like kind of drying out.
So I just like the simmer pot
because my mind is a little forgetful sometimes.
But this is a great way to naturally add a smell and a scent to your home
with using things that,
especially if you're using fruits and things that are kind of going bad.
So I have some apples that are a little bit on their last legs.
So I'm just gonna slice that up.
And you don't have to worry if it's bruised or anything.
We're literally just using it for its smell.
So no worries there.
And then because we're kind of in like early fall,
I'm actually gonna use a pretty old lemon
that's otherwise going to be thrown out.
But look inside, you've still got a good lemon in there.
Smells good and fresh.
So I'm gonna slice that up as well,
which I feel like apple and lemon doesn't totally sound like fall,
but it feels to me like a good mix between like summertime and fall,
which is totally where I feel like we are here in Arizona.
So we have all of this sliced up
and I'm just gonna put it right into my simmer pot.
Peels, seeds, everything all together.
Like I said, it really doesn't matter because we're just using it for the smell.
Then I'm gonna add in cinnamon
and you can really customize this to whatever you want.
Whatever season you're in, you can do kind of whatever sounds good to you.
So I'm actually gonna use two cinnamon sticks today
because I love that cinnamon flavor or cinnamon scent.
And then I'm just using a little bit of vanilla extract.
I'm gonna squirt a little in there.
And then you literally just grab water and pour it over top.
Okay, so while this is on, you don't want to cover it,
but I'm just gonna plug it in and I will either set it to low or high.
For now, I'm gonna turn it to high
just because I want the scent to start moving through the house as quickly as possible.
And then you literally just set it and forget it.
If you're using the crock pot, you don't have to worry about it.
But what I'll do is I'll actually turn this off at night
and as the water kind of evaporates, I'll just refill it with water throughout the day.
But then I'll turn it off at night and then the next morning, keep going.
And so I'll end up doing this for like four or five days,
probably until the water starts getting kind of yucky.
And then you can actually toss the fruit out,
drain the water and you're all cleaned up.
But it's nice because it'll go like a good part of the week with just this.
Let the fall season begin.
All right, we're gonna go ahead and do the quickest tidy
just to remind ourselves that it literally doesn't take very long to like reset your house.
So I'm going to set a timer for five minutes,
turn on an audio book, have my headphones on, and then we'll get into all the fall stuff.
I really do love setting a timer because I feel like it creates an end time.
So the tasks that you're working on don't feel so daunting.
It's kind of like a little mind game if you're feeling a little unmotivated.
But then also it makes something that's otherwise boring a little bit fun.
So anytime you can do things like that, I feel like it's just why not?
You know, a lot of things during the day are very monotonous
and you just continue doing the same thing day after day.
So why not make it a little bit more enjoyable
and not feel so much like a chore when in reality, that's exactly what it is.
I want to share a quick little haul of some of the thrifted items that I got.
Some I won't have to do anything to,
but sometimes when you go to the thrift store,
you don't look out and get a ton of things that you're fully wanting.
Like basically you can find something that you need,
like you need a vase or you need whatever,
but it doesn't quite fit the aesthetic or the colors or the tones of your home.
And so I want to show you how you can easily,
easily DIY those to make them exactly what you want and still save money.
So I don't know exactly what I'm going to be,
like which items I'm going to end up changing up and what items I'll kind of keep the same,
but I want to show you my haul.
So like this, and some of these were actually half off,
so I don't remember exactly, but like this one is $6.50 if it wasn't half off.
But look at the size of this vase.
This is beautiful.
Anytime you're going to the thrift store,
make sure that you look for the shape and the size of things
because the texture, the color, all of that can totally shift when you DIY them.
But look how beautiful that is.
This would easily be like $30 to $40 at Target or someplace like that.
So this one was $3.50 I found.
And look how pretty.
I actually don't even feel like I need to do anything with this one.
It's kind of rustic as it is.
Very pretty.
It has like that terracotta underneath.
So pretty.
And it's a little bit smaller size, but I like the shape of this one as well.
Then this little jar was $4.99.
It might've been half off.
I'm not sure, but I love the little design in here.
Like a little jar inside.
So I'm not sure exactly what I'm going to do with it.
I can use it for a ton of different things and I could either paint it.
But honestly, this one's kind of beautiful just as is.
I also got this little incense holder.
So I don't know if I'm going to end up using it like this or not.
But actually, if I can find a way to do kind of like some incense
with some of my essential oils, I think that'd be really cool.
This was $3.
It has a texture right here.
And then it's just a pretty brushed gold.
And trays are awesome to put anything on.
I could put a candle and like a little dish for some matches.
You could put like a little pumpkin and something else over here.
But you can do a lot of things with trays
and it makes your space look really more intentional.
Okay, frames are one of my very favorite things to find at the thrift store.
This one I thought was really unique and cool.
But it's great because you can go online on Etsy
and find thousands and thousands of different digital downloads.
Then print them off at your local Walgreens or at your house or wherever.
And then change this up.
And this is nice because this is great for fall, winter, spring, summer, all year round.
And this one was $5.
This is another guy that I don't think I'm actually gonna change up
because I kind of like the look of it.
It does have red tones, but almost more of like a copper red tone.
So I think this could kind of go for all year round.
Seriously, don't skip on thrifting.
And just to give some context, these are all things that I got,
I think over like the span of three different days at three different thrift stores.
So don't feel very defeated if you go to one and you find nothing.
There was one that I went to during these times that I found literally nothing.
And then another time I found a ton of stuff, clearly.
Okay, this is one that like I don't love the style of it.
I feel like this is very 90s.
However, I do love the shape and the size of it.
I love these little like faux handles right here.
I think the shape is very pretty.
And so this is one that I am going to be painting
and kind of shifting into something a little different.
All right, I also found some florals.
Well, these are pulling way, way red.
They are not that vibrant.
They're more of like a muted red in person.
But florals can be a great thing to find from the thrift store
if you can find, you know, pretty good quality ones.
Also just note, you can even spray paint florals.
And I have done that in the past.
So if you take like multiple spray paint colors
and you kind of spritz it around,
you can create a really beautiful fall look that way.
And then this whole thing was $2 including the jar,
which I could change out if I wanted.
Or I can leave it as is.
If I end up keeping the flowers in here,
I probably will paint this
just so you don't see all the mess in there.
But I can either paint it and leave these flowers in here
or use these somewhere else and then use this jar.
I also got this wooden bowl.
This was $4.50, you guys.
Such a pretty, beautiful, solid wood bowl.
I do have a plan for this here in the dining room.
I think it's so stunning.
And you can find a ton of these
at all different kinds of thrift stores all the time.
These and vases I feel like are very, very plentiful.
Okay, this is another item that I found.
Literally has a tag on here for 60 bucks.
It's massive.
It's like a perfect fall centerpiece.
I don't always have like the best look at Goodwill,
like Salvation Armies or different thrift stores like that.
I feel like those will have a little bit better items.
That's my experience, but so pretty.
And I literally don't have to do anything.
Okay, and then finally, I got this cute little box.
It just is like a wooden edged box.
I think this was $6,
but it has like a secret compartment on the back,
which I thought is really cute.
So I'm probably not going to do anything at all to this one.
And I think this will actually end up going up in my room
because I think it'll be pretty on those shelves.
But just another little find.
I really want to encourage you to like shop your thrift store
because you can find a ton of stuff,
save a ton of money and get unique items
and then just make them your own.
Okay, so now let's get to the DIYs.
Okay, these right here are candlesticks, obviously.
Now, usually I would thrift something like this,
but these ones are actually from Dollar Tree.
I want to show that you can find unique items that don't match.
They don't look like a set at all.
But when you DIY them with a commonality,
that can actually make them look like a set.
So in this case, I am spray painting all of them gold.
So even though they're different shapes and sizes
and styles and all the things,
now that they're all gold,
they really are going to look like a set.
And I'm going to be able to create a whole little moment for dollars.
And you'll see this DIY fully come together
once I add the candlesticks and set them up.
Next, I got this napkin holder
and I'm just painting the silver to match my home's finishes,
which are a lot more gold than silver.
So again, it's all in the details.
And then finally, I have these thrifted books.
I picked up five of them.
These were just a dollar each.
But all I'm going to do is simply remove the dust covers
and then I tape off the pages.
And then you want to spray paint all of them the same color.
You can choose whatever color you want.
Again, you'll see this later on as I'm actually decorating,
but you're able to create this little monochromatic moment
on your shelves for dollars.
And it looks so cool.
All right, before we jump into the actual decorating,
I wanted to say a huge thank you to Quinn's
for teaming up with me once again in today's video.
Actually, my entire outfit today is Quinn's.
These are just items that I've had for several months,
but they're always a go-to.
But one thing you'll notice when you do shop through Quinn's
is they have the most amazing quality items
for affordable prices,
which I feel like is a combo that's very hard to come by.
So I always appreciate that about Quinn's.
But let me show you a little try-on haul
of some of my newest pieces.
And this order was kind of focused more on fall basics.
So one of the things that I picked up is a new sweater tee.
First of all, I feel like the fabric is perfect
because it is a sweater tee.
So it's going to be so, so soft, very, very flattering.
But it also is very lightweight.
So it doesn't feel like something
that you're going to be baking in
as you're in that transitional weather.
Next, I got a pair of black denim jeans.
I think these are perfect for the fall
and winter months coming up
because they are incredible quality,
but they're not so stiff.
So they do kind of have like that faded look a little bit,
which makes them feel very like everyday wearable.
And then also I feel like black is perfect
to wear during these fall months
because it's a little bit more of like a moody color
and it goes with literally everything.
I also picked up a more classic pair of blue jeans.
However, if you look at the hem on the bottom,
they're kind of frayed.
And I think that is such a fun little look.
It just makes it a little bit more exciting and interesting.
But these are just very classic.
And one thing that I noticed about the Quinn's jeans
is they really don't get that stretched out look
during the day.
They just stay looking nice all day long.
And then finally, I picked up this pair of gray jeans
and these are actually so incredibly comfortable.
If you kind of don't love jeans and the feel of them,
these are going to be your best friend
because look at how stretchy that material is.
These are so incredibly comfy to wear.
I think the gray color way
is just really kind of unique and fun.
And I just think it looks so pretty.
And then last but not least, I got a new handbag.
This is so gorgeous.
It's that like Italian leather.
So it's going to be very durable.
But this has a little zipper pocket inside.
Also some little slots for cards.
And what I really like about this one
is you can attach this little shorter handle
or you can do the longer strap
and then either do it over the shoulder or crossbody.
Now over the last year or two,
I have been really doing my best
to like more invest in quality pieces.
What they do is they actually cut out the middlemen.
That's how they can keep their quality up
but their price is low.
And another thing that you're going to notice
with Quinn's items
is that they actually do stand the test of time.
So like I said, I've had this clothing set
for months and months
and they still look just as good as the day I got them.
You can wash them over and over and over again
and they are just going to hold their quality.
It's amazing.
So when you do buy Quinn's items,
you can have that confidence
in knowing that you're actually investing
in something that's going to hold up.
So if you want to check out Quinn's
and all of the things they have to offer on their website,
I will have a QR code up here for you.
And then also I'll link everything down below
in the description box.
I'm so thankful to be teaming up with them once again
and share them with you guys.
So definitely check them out.
And without further ado, let's get to decorating.
This is kind of making me a little excited about fall.
Pulling all your fall stuff out
and you're seeing, I don't know, the pumpkins.
These were the ones that I was talking about
of how you can actually spray paint your own florals.
So the original color was like
this lighter green kind of color.
Like years ago, I spray painted them
like a dark maroon red and little orange bits, some brown.
Anyway, I feel like they're looking more black on camera.
They're not like that at all.
More like this.
Oh, there you go.
Anyway, but you can totally spray paint clearance florals
that you find places and make them seasonal.
Okay, so we're going to start decorating.
And I just wanted to point out, like,
I actually just did not really get actual fall decor
from the thrift stores.
I'm obviously pairing pumpkins
that I've had from over the years,
which you can totally find pumpkins at thrift stores.
And if you don't like those,
you can definitely paint those as well.
I just want to also show that you can stretch
your seasonal decor, like fall decor,
with items that are definitely not fall.
But with the coloring and, you know,
just kind of how you style them,
you can totally get away with, like,
stretching that decor further that way.
So these are actually those books that I spray painted.
I saw, like, the cutest thing.
I think it was on Pinterest the other day.
And I thought, this is so cute.
Basically to have all the same color books
and then style it with a candle.
I thought that is so, so pretty.
This is actually so cool because they're embossed right here.
So even though it's all just one color,
it still has some texture,
which just kind of adds some fun to it.
And I feel like most times if you use,
like, odd number of items, it ends up looking the best.
So I'm trying to do that here.
So we have our five books.
And then right on top,
I'm just going to put this textured candle.
I've had this forever.
This is pretty much just, like,
a decorative candle at this point.
It's, like, a contrast in the colors.
I think that's so cute.
And this cost dollars.
Also to kind of, like, create a new space
without having to get extra or new additional decor,
you can do what I just did,
which is to pull everything down.
And it just lets you kind of start from scratch.
And even just moving around the same pieces
can make it feel like a different space.
So that's what I like to do too.
Otherwise, I feel like your mind kind of tries
to recreate the same spaces.
So that's why I just like to pull everything down.
Plus, it just gives you the opportunity
to wipe everything down.
Now, another tip is...
I know I styled this here.
I'm actually going to move this down one
because when you're styling shelves,
it's nice to do, like, clusters.
And you want to kind of, like, offset them.
So this top shelf,
I'm going to end up doing, like, one cluster.
And then on this second shelf,
I'll end up doing two clusters.
Depending on how wide your shelves are,
you might be able to do three.
But because these shelves are a little bit more narrow,
I am just going to only do two and one.
So we'll do one cluster, two clusters,
one cluster, two, like that.
Kind of alternating.
And then also you want to vary in height.
And you also want to kind of, like,
go back and forth between having florals,
having different shapes, different textures,
things like that.
And that's what will really make your space
feel really interesting.
But definitely play around with it
until it feels right to you.
I'm also, like, not going to perfectly match everything,
but I do have a tall lamp on that side.
And so that's why I want to bring up some height over here
so that they look balanced,
even though they're not going to be exactly the same.
Okay, so I'm going to add in a little pumpkin
over on this side.
So now I need to figure out
what the cluster will be on this side.
Okay, so I think I'm going to use,
this is just a little domino set
that I got a long time ago.
Normally, I just keep it closed.
It has this, like, brass deck on top,
but I want to actually encourage game playing.
And so I'm going to keep it open on this side instead.
I don't know if I like that.
I feel like that doesn't quite work there.
Let me see.
I feel like this needs to be raised up a little bit.
I'm actually going to use these two books,
which this one I've shared before,
but it's pretty cool.
It's just blank pages.
So especially if you have younger kids,
this is really fun
because they can actually draw in them
and it just kind of keeps things organized,
but it also makes it more affordable.
Maybe I'll just do that
and then put a little something.
Okay.
And then actually,
do you see how, like,
we kind of have a lot more height on this side?
So I'm going to swap this over here
to kind of balance that out a little bit.
And then you kind of, like,
you kind of have, like, the zigzag.
Okay, definitely take this as your sign
to go ahead and decorate for fall
because this is the first time
that I've been, like, really excited for fall
and it's literally just starting to pull things out.
Okay, so I don't know.
I know obviously we're going to do the bottom two shelves,
but I don't know what I want to do.
So don't feel like you have to stay in an area
just because you started it.
I do want to add this green pumpkin
because it kind of matches the green books.
So I'm going to put this also on the third shelf right here
and I'm going to kind of do the same thing,
like one cluster in the middle,
two clusters back to one cluster,
but I don't want it to be just one pumpkin right here.
So I'm going to add some things to the side of it.
I do think I'm going to put this right here
because that will kind of go really nicely
with all this area.
And then I think I want to put a big,
a nice picture up here right now.
I need to change it out for something fall.
So let me show you that.
Okay, so I'm going to use a frame that I have.
One thing that I do is to keep my stuff organized.
I just found this binder from the thrift store
and then actually this is a photo frame with an opening.
And so I just keep the smaller pictures in here,
but then I have them organized
for like the different seasons.
So I have like spring, summer, fall, winter,
you know, different stuff.
Anyway, and then I even have like
some Halloween stuff in here.
So that way I can go through
and pick like whatever fall when I want.
Now I actually did just get a different fall picture
that I need to go pick up.
So I'm about to have to head out
to go pick up the kids from school
and I'll pick up that picture
and then we'll change it out in the frame.
Okay, well, I'm back from picking up the kids
and I totally forgot to stop
and get the picture frame
or the pictures that I wanted to pick.
But I got this frame,
actually thrifted it years ago
and I just hand painted it
and it's always a cute one.
So I'm just going to set that there on here.
We'll still put a picture in here
and I think I know which one I want to do.
And I think it's a vertical one,
but then I'll do something low,
kind of in the middle.
I think I am going to end up using
the same picture frame.
I'll change out the picture,
but this picture frame just kind of works well here.
And then I'll pair it with a pumpkin.
Okay, also just a reminder about trays
because if you set it like this,
it ends up just looking like it's floating there.
But here's that tray that I found
at the thrift store.
And now if you put this on there,
actually I can put that bowl there.
This is the remote for the diffuser
and then I can put essential oils in here
and it looks nice and like organized
and intentional.
I love adding things with texture.
So like this is a squishy textured pumpkin
and it's going to add interest
without being so bold
or anything wild on the shelf.
Alrighty, now that we are officially
jumping into decorating,
if you've been with me for a long time,
you know that there was definitely a time in my life
where I did not have anything extra
and I was always so looking forward to the day
when I was able to decorate my home
and make it feel cozy and warm
and all the things.
And so every time I bring out decor,
no matter what stage of life I'm in,
I am grateful for that.
So with that being said,
I do love to take this opportunity
to give back to you guys.
I want to give two of you guys
a $50 gift card
so that you can spend it
on whatever you want guilt-free
and I am going to have the details
down below in the description box,
but basically all you have to do
is make sure you're subscribed to the channel
and then go ahead and leave a comment
on today's video
letting me know what your favorite cozy drink
is for the season.
And then to add a little interest,
instead of doing the bookends
like I had before,
going to put like some florals here,
but actually because I did like all white,
I want to change that floral up
and I think I'm going to use
that textured vase that we got
and I took those red florals out
and put those in there.
These are some coasters
that I made a few years ago.
All I did is get some travertine tile
from like Home Depot or Lowe's
just from a hardware store
and then I cut this out with my Cricut,
but you can definitely like get stickers
and just put them on
or you can use a stencil and paint them on.
Anyway, so I'm just gonna stick these on here
so that we have coasters
because people will come
and put their drinks up here
and it always leaves stains.
Okay, I think I'm gonna jump into the kitchen
a little bit later,
but for now I'm going to put
the rest of the plants
on my little plant shelves
because this like this front room area,
I don't really decorate for the seasons.
I just kind of leave it as is
and then also the plant shelf
just gets very busy
during the like fall and winter season
when we do have more seasonal decor,
but then in here,
I'll decorate a little for fall
and then like the front entryway,
like mirror area,
I'll kind of decorate for fall.
All right, it's a new day
and we're gonna finish things up.
I actually don't have too, too much left
because in the past,
I've gone actually like around
and added fall decor
or Christmas decor or whatever
to like every area of the home
and while that's fun,
I actually, it kind of makes me like dread
taking it down
and so I'm keeping things
a little bit more simple.
I really kind of focused fall over here
and then I want to just like
do like little sprinkles here and there.
So I want to do just a couple little things
like on this little entryway right here,
maybe something fun in here
and then actually in the kitchen,
I don't want to do a ton in here,
but I just kind of want to add in
a couple little cozy elements
that are actually functional in there
for the winter fall season.
So let's jump back into things.
So these are some canisters
that I actually got for the kitchen.
How pretty are those?
So we'll do those in just a minute,
but I wanted to show you guys this
because look at how massive this candle is.
They have other brands,
but this one is so much more affordable
than the other ones that I've seen,
but I feel like candles are perfect,
like cozy, but functional element.
It'll make your home smell really good.
I just would take this sticker off,
but it does have like an easy peel,
but sometimes having a centerpiece
like on your coffee table
can be like functional like a candle,
but still keep things very simple
and just add a lot.
So I did just get like a white jar
so that it's not like super fall specific
so that I can carry it into winter,
but they do have a ton of scents.
I'm going to move this guy
and then actually,
this is just from a small company.
I'm going to link her down below,
but it's the Serenity Candle Co.
She sent me this candle
and it smells so good.
She also has like a room spray.
They smell super, super good.
So definitely I feel like
the perfect Christmas gift.
I know we're a little early,
but always fun.
So I'm just going to add
the big candle here
and then I have this little
like match holder and striker.
Then I'm just gonna grab a pumpkin
to add right here and we'll be done.
I feel like that one's way too big.
So I brought a backup.
It's a cute little terracotta one.
This is like a Target dollar spot find
a few years ago.
This right here is exactly why
I will 9 out of 10 times
opt for like a big,
empty vase or vessel or whatever
and then your own florals
versus getting something
that's pre-made at the store
because sometimes I like
the pre-made ones if they're little
and tiny and you know,
you can just pack them away easily.
But otherwise, I feel like
these arrangements can be
really, really expensive,
especially if they're seasonal
and then you're locked
into that one specific look.
So like, let me show you.
Here you have your one vase
and you can add in these dried florals
that are a couple dollars from Walmart
and you get, obviously,
I still have this in the packaging.
Then you get this look, okay?
Very pretty, very classy
or you take it out
and you can add in
a completely different type of floral
and now you're going to achieve
a completely different look
with using the same vase.
It's going to be easier
to store these away
versus storing away
whole entire arrangements.
I know I am changing up
the vase right now,
but this vase, for example,
has been here all year
and maybe even until last fall.
I just don't remember.
But like, you can really
get a lot more bang for your buck
and not only is it cheaper,
it's a lot easier
and less to store away.
So just keep that in mind
next time you walk through Target
or whatever stores
and you're seeing these really pretty,
like, seasonal florals.
They are beautiful,
but just know that you can
recreate them yourself
and then give yourself
more options later on.
See? And look how pretty that is.
So I just have to decide
which style I want.
And I kind of think
I like the red today.
Now, I actually got these years ago,
but these are real dry eucalyptus
and they were just like
a couple of dollars
for a whole entire pack.
So I'll see if I can still find them
and if they're still available,
I'll definitely link them.
I totally forgot I wanted to paint this,
so I might do that another time
because I think I don't need it this time.
Okay, so this is going to be
like a super affordable,
ultra cozy way to decorate your home.
So one, I found these candles
for candlesticks for like $2
at the thrift store.
And normally you can find
tons and tons and tons of candlesticks
at your local thrift stores.
I don't know if everybody
got this memo this year.
Every single candlestick holder
at my thrift store
was literally sold out.
Like this place that they had them normally,
it was completely gone.
So that's fine.
I went to the Dollar Tree,
which you're not going to get
as much of a variety,
but next time you're at the thrift store,
pay attention.
But go and look for all different sizes
and shapes and even colors of candlesticks
and you're just going to find
whatever color you want.
So you can do gold like I did,
you can paint them white,
you can even do a color
and you're basically just going to
style them around.
Get either some cheap candles
from like Walmart
or you can find a box of used candlesticks,
which I honestly think this is better
because they're going to already
be at varying heights
and it's going to create like a cozy vibe
whether or not they're actually lit
and it looks really pretty
on a super low budget.
Now I'm probably not going
to actually light these
because they're right below the TV,
but if I wanted to,
I could just pull them out
and still light them
and they'll be fine
or you could put them on a place
where you don't have a TV right above,
but this is mostly just for looks anyway.
Oh my gosh,
the bloom towels for fall
have officially arrived.
I think these are so incredibly cute
and I feel like typically this collection,
the fall collection
that they always come out with
ends up being my favorite.
I think just because like
the warm cozy colors.
Also, I feel like the fall ones
can just kind of go a lot of the year,
but I just want to take a minute
to show you the six different towels
that they just dropped.
Now, if you are new to balloon towels
and you haven't heard me rave
about them for years and years,
they are an oversized,
very absorbent towel.
I really want to emphasize
how incredibly absorbent they are.
They are also double sided
as you're seeing
with each of these different towels.
They have the cutest prints
and I have no idea
how many prints they have,
but they have tons on their website,
even like different fall collections
from previous years.
So if these ones aren't the ones for you,
they have so many more to choose
from on their website.
And I do have a coupon code
that will save you 15%
off your entire order.
Also, if you go follow them on Instagram,
you'll end up seeing like
any extra deals that they have.
Sometimes I try to share those as well.
But anyway, these towels
are just so incredibly gorgeous.
I think they're so beautiful.
They are such great gifts
and I love styling them in the kitchen.
Also, you can style them in the bathroom.
They're just perfect to add
that functional, pretty seasonal decor.
So anyway, I'm going to have balloon towels
linked down below
and you can check out
all of their towels,
including their brand new fall prints.
I ended up choosing my two favorites
to style in the kitchen this time,
but they're just so fun.
I love these.
I think they're so, so beautiful.
Finally, I went and picked up
the digital download pictures
that I got printed at my local Walgreens
and I'm just adding that into the frame.
But again, this is like such a great DIY
that is very affordable
and easy to do,
easy to store all the things.
And then once I got that done,
I went ahead and changed out
the pillow covers.
This is another staple that I do
every single season.
I will change out my pillow covers
because it one really kind of like
recreates your couch space.
It's very functional, of course,
because you have your throw pillows
that you snuggle up with on the couch.
But also you don't have to store away
big, chunky, clunky pillows each season.
Instead, you just take off
the old pillow covers,
wash them, fold them up, put them away,
and you can just continue
reusing those season after season
and really just customize your couch look.
I think this is such a good hack
for every single season that you have.
And these ones I feel are so pretty.
They're like moody and textured
and just beautiful.
I love them.
All righty.
And that, my friends,
wraps up my fall 2026.
Oh my gosh.
I can't believe it.
My fall 2026 decorates.
I love how everything turned out.
And like I said,
I was really kind of struggling
to get into the season
and get into the feeling of fall
because here in Arizona,
it does not feel like fall at all outside.
But starting to pull out the pumpkins
and challenging myself a little bit
to create a new space
while still staying on budget,
just it's amazing what you can do
with some DIYs, a little creativity,
and really make your space feel like yours
and not just a recreation
of the shelves at Target.
And also your bank account
will not look like you recreated
the shelves at Target as well.
So lots and lots to love here,
but I hope you guys enjoyed
hanging out with me today.
Hopefully you either got inspired,
got some new tips,
or just enjoyed hanging out with a friend.
Either way, I'm going to have everything
linked down below from today's video.
And again, lots was from previous years
or DIYed,
but anything that I can find links for,
I will link it for you.
And do not forget to enter that giveaway.
And I will see you guys in the next one.
Bye.