Go gaga for these festive garlands

Nothing says mantel decor around this festive season quite like long garlands and swags. Dollar Tree has an endless array of options: strings made of textured greenery, colored tinsel, ornament balls, even giant candies. (We fell in love with these mini felt candy-striper pom-pom garlands that can be interwoven between greenery!) Select your ideal style and lay the string along the top of your mantel, trailing down both sides for a luxurious “waterfall” effect. It’s a one-touch decor addition that instantly transforms the whole room.

Prices: $3 to $7.

Liven up your space with florals (and a hidden pool noodle)

If you’re looking for the Martha Stewart aesthetic, we’ve got the insider advice you need. Here’s a designer secret to make your mantel decorating easier to assemble and more beautiful to look at. Grab a foam pool noodle and use a knife to slice through one side of its long length so the foam changes from a letter “O” to a “C.” Then snap that opened-up noodle over the edge of your mantelpiece. From that cushiony base, you can poke artificial flowers into a stylish flower arrangement that will stay put all season. It’s one simple way to make holiday poinsettias pop!

Prices: $1.00 to $5.00

Create cozy warmth with candles

Perhaps the vibe you’re going for is more Hallmark movie for the holidays. Well, get ready to fall in love with this decor approach. Whether lit or unlit, candles always bring a sense of romance and drama to any room. And Dollar Tree can deck out your whole mantel for next to nothing. Choose between these tall, delicate candlestick holders for height, or chunky LED-powered pillar candles for a weightier look. (This set of three pillars is a steal!) Or relocate some classic window candles to your fireplace area. Then add bows or greenery to the base for a lush and cohesive look.

Prices: $1.25 to $5

Bring in the whimsy of the outdoors with vintage bottle brush trees

Ready to reward yourself with some “quiet luxury”—the kind that makes you feel like a confident rich b*tch? No trend has made a bigger splash in holiday decorating lately than vintage bottle brush trees. They come in different colors and sizes—some decorated with bits of painted snow. And they have a charming way of creating the perfect woodsy scape on any mantel, windowsill or table. Arrange them with varying heights to get that perfect organic look of a real wild forest. (And the bright blue ones are pretty for Hanukkah decor too!)

Price: $1.50

Assemble a nostalgic nutcracker army

If you listen real closely, right now The Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky is playing somewhere in the world. Tap into that lyrical magic when decorating. Choose from a variety of nutcracker styles, then playfully group them to greet guests from their perch on your fireplace mantel. There are little drummers and grandma bakers. (For a touch of elegance, we also adore the minimalist monotone velvet nutcrackers, in green or red!) These classic statues are a simple, easy way to add holiday fun to the space, without a lot of fuss or funds.

Prices: $1.50 to $7.00

Get luxurious with beaded necklaces

If you love the classic Christmas song “Santa Baby,”  and the line about wanting “decorations bought at Tiffany’s” then this mantel mash-up is for you. Bejewel your mantel with strings of beads, the kind you can grab for cheap at Dollar Tree or that people give out for free at Mardi Gras parties. (Hello green and gold!) Let the necklaces drip and dangle over your mantel’s edge to create visual interest and a sense of drama. Or intersperse the necklaces with spools of holiday-themed ribbons or mesh tulle.

Prices: $1.25 to $1.50

However you choose to decorate your fireplace mantel this season, let your personal style shine, while still going easy on your budget. You deserve a high-class holiday oasis, without any high-cost price tags. Enjoy!

Finding products that truly work for you shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. Thirteen Lune makes it simple to discover founder-led beauty from around the world, including Relevant, the platform’s very own brand.

Meet Relevant

Relevant was created by Thirteen Lune Founder & CEO Nyakio Grieco, who draws on her Kenyan heritage for some of the brand’s key ingredients. Its hero product, One & Done 4-in-1 Daily Moisturizer with SPF 40, was the brand’s first launch and is Thirteen Lune’s top seller.

One & Done primes, nourishes, moisturizes, and protects in one step. Its mineral-based SPF doesn’t leave a white cast, and squalene, hyaluronic acid, and 2% niacinamide leave all skin tones and types feeling smooth, hydrated, and glowing. It wears well on its own or under makeup without pilling.

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A Lip Oil Worth Adding to Your Routine

Peptide lip oils are very much on trend, and Relevant’s new Pucker Up Peptide Lip Oil ($22) is an easy way to try one. The nutrient-rich formula hydrates and nourishes while adding a radiant tint to your lips.

It’s made with shea butter, marula oil, and baobab oil sourced from Africa, plus coffee seed extract from Kenya, a nod to Nyakio’s grandmother, a Kenyan coffee farmer. Choose from Sugarcane, Papaya, Dragon Fruit, Sweet Fig, or Vanilla Coffee, and use it daily for healthy lips that shine. It also makes a thoughtful gift for the women you love.

Beauty Discovery That Feels Different

Thirteen Lune is where beauty discovery feels different. A destination for the luxury, prestige, and independent brands shaping what’s next, alongside the cult names worth knowing now. Every product is thoughtfully selected, expertly vetted, and chosen with performance in mind, so what makes it onto its shelves is as effective as it is exceptional.

Consider it your access point to a more interesting world of beauty: distinctive formulas, visionary founders, unexpected finds, and the products industry insiders actually believe in. No endless aisles. No sameness. Just really good beauty, intentionally curated.

Since launching in 2020, Thirteen Lune has brought together founder-led brands from Seoul to Nairobi, Panama City to Los Angeles, with new brands arriving every month. Explore favorites like RMS Beauty, Sweet July Skin, Goop Beauty, Stripes, Macrene Actives, and Kindia, whether you shop from home or visit the flagship store in Larchmont Village, Los Angeles.

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Thirteen Lune celebrates beauty that reflects every skin tone, hair texture, and need. Its brands aren’t made for just one audience. They’re made for every woman who loves trying something different, and every brand has a story worth knowing and a formula worth trying.

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The top 3 tips beginner thrifters need to know

From how to spot items, to how to use the pieces in your home, here are my top three tips for people who want to thrift.

1. Give yourself time

Some of my favorite finds have come from taking my time, browsing multiple aisles and looking beyond what immediately catches my eye. Of course, the best discoveries don’t always happen when my husband is waiting in the car or when I’m rushing to my next errand.

Thrifting also takes a little patience. You might walk out empty-handed one day and find the perfect vintage piece the next. The fun is in the hunt, and sometimes the most unexpected items end up being your favorites.

The same goes for decorating. A home doesn’t have to come together overnight. Collecting pieces gradually allows you to discover what you love and create a space that feels more personal along the way.

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2. Look for potential, not perfection

An item’s original purpose doesn’t have to define how you use it. A vintage cake stand can become a display for everyday treasures, a little tin can organize office supplies and an unexpected piece can become the perfect accent in a room.

Some items might need a little cleaning, a fresh coat of paint or a new purpose before they fit into your space. Others are perfect just the way they are. I’ve learned that decorating is less about finding something flawless and more about recognizing potential. A little creativity can turn an overlooked item into something that feels special and uniquely yours.

3. Mix old with new

I love the character that vintage and secondhand pieces bring into a home. They add texture, history and a sense of individuality that can be difficult to replicate when everything comes from the same store or collection.

That doesn’t mean every item needs to be vintage or thrifted. Sometimes, the best spaces come from mixing secondhand treasures with newer pieces, practical everyday essentials and things you’ve collected over the years.

The goal isn’t to fill every corner with a find. It’s to choose pieces that work together, have a purpose, or simply make you happy when you see them.

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The bottom line

The bottom line is, thrifting is about more than just finding a bargain. It’s a creative way to make my home feel personal, meaningful and a little unexpected. It makes my day when someone walks into my home for the first time and says, “I love that!”

I love being able to share the story behind a piece or tell someone where I found it. You never know what you’ll discover when you take the time to look. Sometimes, the best addition to your home is something you weren’t looking for at all.

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The story behind the collection

Rooted in a classic blue-and-white palette, the collection puts a fresh spin on traditional Hanukkah motifs with sculptural shapes, graphic patterns and pops of gold.

For Adler, the palette was a natural starting point. “Blue and white have always been one of my favorite color combinations, and they feel especially at home during Hanukkah,” he said. “I wanted to take that timeless palette and give it a modern spin with all of the details that make your tablescape or mantel décor really shine.”

As someone just beginning to build a Hanukkah vocabulary of her own, I found that reassuring. The collection honors tradition but makes room for personality—which, in our household of three, feels like exactly the right balance.

“Hanukkah is about tradition, but your Hanukkah décor doesn’t have to be,” Adler adds. “I wanted the collection to be groovy and joyfully Jewish, and I think I nailed it if I do say so myself.” Amen to that!

I caught up with Adler to learn about his top picks and ask how a new multi-heritage family can start decorating from scratch.

Jonathan Adler’s five favorite pieces

Jonathan Adler x Michaels Menorah

The menorah is the heart of Hanukkah, and for anyone starting a new tradition, this one felt like the obvious anchor for our mantel.

“I love the menorah,” says Adler. “It’s made out of a solid chunk of acrylic; it’s both solid and floaty at the same time. It reflects light and the spirit of the season.”

Jonathan Adler x Michaels Ceramic Serving Plate

If latkes are the centerpiece of your Hanukkah table (and in our new household, I’m going to make sure they are), this platter is where they belong.

Adler’s attachment to it is personal: “My grandmother’s latkes are the thing I look forward to most every Hanukkah (RIP Granny Adler!), and I firmly believe a great recipe deserves a great platter. Serve in style: Grandma would want you to.”

Jonathan Adler x Michaels Acrylic Dreidels

With a daughter who’s 10, if there’s any ritual tailor-made to pull her in, it’s dreidel.

“Who doesn’t love a little friendly competition? Dreidel is one of those Hanukkah classics that brings everyone together, whether you’re teaching someone to play for the first time or defending your title as reigning champion,” says Adler. “These are perfect for gifting, made for gaming, and chic enough to leave out after the last spin.”

That last part matters when your apartment is small. Pieces that earn their keep on a shelf after the holiday wraps are the ones I’m reaching for.

Jonathan Adler x Michaels Star of David Napkin Rings

A small detail, but the kind that can make all the difference in leveling up your Hannukah celebration.

“You could toss your napkins on the table like a heathen, or you could use the Star of David Napkin Rings from my collection,” Adler says. “The choice is yours. I know what I’d do!”

Jonathan Adler x Michaels Gift Tags

Eight nights, eight gifts—these $8.99 gift tags make gift exchange easy.

Adler agrees: “Maybe you don’t want to hear it, but sometimes what’s on the outside DOES matter. Glam up any gift with these groovy tags.”

How to shop the collection

The Jonathan Adler x Michaels Hanukkah Collection launched on Friday, October 16 and is now live, with pieces starting at $7.99.

For our household, this first Hanukkah under one roof is less about getting every ritual exactly right and more about laying the groundwork—picking out the menorah together, teaching our daughter to spin a dreidel, letting Matt share the parts of the holiday that have always been his. Adler’s advice about honoring tradition and then making it your own is probably the best guidance a brand-new blended-faith family could get.

I’ll be lighting the first candle with my little family of three. The menorah is already on the mantel. And yes, these Star of David snack plates have pride of place, too.

Why is the funnel neck jacket the fall fashion silhouette of the season?

Funnel neck jackets, outerwear defined by a tall, structured collar that stands up around the neck, have been crowned the outerwear silhouette of the season by multiple fashion outlets this fall.

The data backs it up. Search volume for the style is up 1,924% compared to last year, according to data from Trendalytics. Andrea Zendejas, market editor for Vogue Shopping, called the funnel neck jacket the one transitional outerwear trend worth considering for fall, praising its “clean lines” and “quiet strength” and describing the piece as “equal parts cool and sensible” in a September 2025 article. Runways and store floors are telling the same story.

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Why are funnel neck jackets dominating fall 2026 fashion trends?

Form meets function. That dramatic high collar sharpens an outfit while blocking the wind and rain that define fall and spring dressing.

Cortne Bonilla-Oliva, senior shopping editor at Marie Claire, described “an appealing duality” to the silhouette, writing that when fastened to the top “it feels dramatic and almost protective,” while worn open “it relaxes into something far more effortless.” That flexibility is a big part of why funnel necks are leading fall 2026 fashion trends. You get the polish without needing a bulky scarf to finish the look.

Are funnel neck jackets high end outerwear or everyday pieces?

Both, which is exactly what makes this one worth your money. The silhouette has deep roots in high end outerwear from designers like Phoebe Philo, but it has now trickled down to mainstream retailers including Zara and Uniqlo.

Philo showcased funnel neck pieces often during her time as creative director at Celine, and the shape has remained a consistent presence in collections for her namesake brand, which launched in 2023. That slow migration from runway to mass market over several years is the strongest argument for longevity. This is not a one-season spike.

How do you style a funnel neck jacket?

Funnel neck jackets translate across a wide range of looks because the collar shape shows up on everything from long trench coats to cropped leather bombers.

Fasten it at the top for drama and protection from the elements or leave it open for a relaxed vibe. The silhouette slides between sporty, edgy and preppy aesthetics, so a single trend buy works across multiple wardrobes. On the practical side, it replaces the bulky scarf most people reach for in cold weather, covering the neck without adding bulk. That versatility is why the trend has staying power beyond a single season.

The key is knowing which secondhand pieces are worth buying and how to style them. Here’s where to start, what upgrades to try and which shopping mistakes to avoid.

What secondhand clothing is actually worth buying

For a work wardrobe, look for pieces you can wear in several ways. Blazers, button-down shirts, sweaters and simple dresses are versatile choices. Jeans can also work for more casual offices.

Goodwill’s thrift-shopping guide recommends starting with wardrobe basics and identifying your personal style. It also encourages shoppers to avoid buying pieces based only on trends.

Look for quality fabrics, sturdy stitching and colors that work with clothing you already own. Check seams, buttons, zippers and fabric condition before buying. Expensive repairs can quickly cancel out your savings. Think about how often you’ll actually wear something before deciding it’s a bargain.

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How accessories make a thrifted outfit look more expensive

One thoughtful accessory can take a basic secondhand outfit from “fine” to “pulled together.” You don’t need to buy more clothing to make an outfit feel polished.

Goodwill’s outfit-styling advice recommends combining color, pattern, texture and shine for a more interesting look. Try pairing a thrifted blazer with simple jewelry. You can also add a belt to give a loose-fitting dress more shape.

Dollar Tree lists inexpensive hair accessories, including claw clips, that can complete a thrifted outfit. Selection and availability vary by store. Stick with one or two accessories that complement your clothes rather than piling on competing statement pieces.

How to upgrade thrifted clothes with Dollar Tree finds

Some secondhand pieces only need a few small changes to look more polished. Inexpensive DIY supplies can help refresh clothing without paying for professional alterations.

Goodwill’s clothing makeover tutorial shows how a thrifted dress became a strapless sundress using cutting, stitching and elastic.

Dollar Tree lists a Crafter’s Square travel sewing kit. A small sewing kit can help secure loose buttons on a blazer or repair minor seams. The retailer also offers decorative craft supplies for DIY projects. You could use suitable embellishments to personalize pockets, cuffs or collars. Check your local store for availability.

Choose embellishments that complement the garment’s original design rather than adding too many competing details. Keep DIY projects inexpensive so the upgrades don’t cost more than the clothing itself.

Why styling one thrifted piece several ways matters

Wearing the same pieces in different ways can help stretch a small clothing budget. It also gives you more outfit options throughout the workweek.

Goodwill’s guide to styling a white dress shows how one thrifted dress can work for different occasions. By changing accessories and layering pieces, you can style it for the office, an evening out or a casual day.

The same approach works for a thrifted button-down. Wear it with jeans for a casual Friday, then pair it with trousers or a skirt for dressier workdays. You can also refresh a thrifted dress with a cardigan or different shoes instead of buying another outfit.

What budget styling mistakes to avoid

Buying something just because it’s cheap can leave you with a closet full of clothes that don’t work together.

Goodwill’s thrift-shopping advice suggests using belts to give oversized clothing more shape. It also recommends folding or hemming jeans to improve their fit.

Avoid spending money on Dollar Tree accessories or DIY supplies for clothes with major damage or an uncomfortable fit. Not every thrifted piece needs an upgrade. Sometimes, a well-fitting blazer or dress looks best with simple styling. Make the most of what you already own before buying anything new.

Making secondhand fashion look expensive isn’t about hiding where your clothes came from. It’s about choosing pieces you love and finding new ways to wear them. Knowing when a small upgrade is worth it can help you stay within your budget.

Look closely at the photo below. Then look again.

At a glance, they are just Ray-Ban sunglasses — the same silhouette people have been wearing for decades. You would never guess there is cutting-edge technology engineered into a frame this slim: a camera, sound you can listen to without blocking out the world, and an AI assistant you can talk to, all built quietly into the arms.

Ray-Ban Meta Glasses (Gen 1) are the top selling AI glasses, and lightly used pairs are now available from $197. That makes this the easiest time yet to find out what changes when you can seamlessly wear your camera and your assistant instead of carrying them in your pocket.

Shop lightly used Ray-Ban Meta Glasses (Gen 1), from $197

The problem these actually solve

Your hands are covered in flour. Your phone is buried somewhere under the mixing bowls. And the recipe you were halfway through has just scrolled off the screen.

It is a small frustration, but it is the one that keeps happening: the technology that is meant to make life easier ends up being the thing you have to stop and pick up. Ray-Ban Meta glasses are built for the opposite. Live first, capture second.

It all starts with two words

Say ‘Hey Meta’ and you are off. Take a photo. Start recording. Play your music. Ask a question. No unlocking, no scrolling, no digging through a bag while the moment disappears in front of you.

That sounds minor until you are standing in front of a sunset you will never see again, or you are mid-recipe with a knife in one hand, or you are somewhere you want to remember exactly as it looked. No phone, no fumbling, no stepping outside the moment in order to record it.

An AI assistant that is useful in the moment

The built-in AI assistant is not a novelty you will try once and forget. It is designed for the exact moments when your hands are busy and your phone is not an option.

• Sightseeing? Ask about what you are looking at, without stopping to search for it.
• Cooking? Ask for a substitution while both hands stay on the board.
• Plus a few more: set reminders, switch to a different playlist, and ask a quick question, all without picking up your phone.

See how the AI assistant works

Style you would wear anyway

This is the part that wins people over. No bulk, no gimmick, nothing that announces itself across a room. Just classic Ray-Ban frames in the colourways you would already choose.

They are also available with prescription lenses and Transitions® lens options, which is the detail that turns them from a gadget into an everyday buy. The glasses you already need to wear can now double as a hands-free camera and AI assistant. Nothing extra to carry, nothing extra to remember.

Compare the full lineup of styles and lens options

A thoughtful touch: the Capture LED

Worth knowing, and worth mentioning to anyone who asks: every pair has a small white light on the front called the Capture LED. It blinks briefly when you take a photo, and keeps blinking the whole time you are recording video. Meta built it from day one to do a single job, which is to let the people around you know when the glasses are capturing, and tested brightness levels so it stays visible even in daylight.

Why they are worth it

Lightly used pairs come inspected and restored by Meta, with a warranty behind them, which is how the price lands at $197 on glasses that launched at $299. But the real value shows up after you put them on: fewer interruptions, fewer missed moments, and a lot less time spent looking down at a screen.

A hike. A kitchen experiment. A spontaneous night out with friends. Ray-Ban Meta glasses are built to keep your hands free and your attention where it actually belongs.

Ray-Ban Meta Glasses (Gen 1), lightly used, from $197

• Hands-free photo and video, triggered by voice
• ‘Hey Meta’ for AI answers, music and calls
• Built-in AI assistant for real-world questions
• Capture LED shows when recording is active
• Prescription and Transitions® lens options available
• Classic Ray-Ban frame styling in multiple colourways

Lightly used Wayfarer and Skyler pairs are available now, inspected and restored, with a warranty behind them.

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Hefty price and tensions aside, we don’t blame Clarkson for being drawn to the curious avian item. There’s something so adorably whimsical about bird decor, which can transform a home into a storybook cottage. (It’s no wonder the Portlandia sketch said: “put a bird on it.”) But most of us don’t have $15,000 (or $15 million) to spend on a mechanical songbird. So we did the next best thing: we headed to Dollar Tree to see what bird-themed charm we could find perched among its branches for more like $1.50.

Spoiler alert—we found an entire flock, with most pieces ringing up for less than the cost of a latte. Here’s the shopping list to screenshot before your next run.

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Velvet bird decor in pink, purple and teal—$1.25

Group three of them in a cluster for a styled vignette, or scatter them around a dining table as sweet place-setting accents at your next brunch. They also play beautifully with other velvet-themed decorations if you’re building out a cozy autumn or holiday tablescape. And at $1.25 each, you can afford to buy the whole color story.

Styling tip: Pop them in the middle of a nest of faux moss on a cake stand. Instant centerpiece.

Garden Collection metal bird stakes—$1.50

Beyond looking charming poking out of a potted plant on the porch, these stakes have a functional job too. Use them to support leggy plants from bending or breaking in heavy wind, or tuck one near a creeper to help guide its growth. Collect all three assortments and line them along a flower bed for a whimsical row of garden guardians.

Even better? You don’t have to limit these to the yard. A single metal peacock stake tucked into a tall indoor planter adds instant drama to a hallway or sunroom.

Holiday pinecone clips with bird motif—$1.75

This holiday Pinecone Clip is Dollar Tree Christmas decor at its finest. It comes in six styles featuring sweet Yuletide birds, measures 4 inches by 4 inches, and uses an easy-clip design that makes repositioning a breeze.

While the packaging leans holiday—think clipping onto Christmas tree branches, securing garlands or dressing up gift packages—these little clips have that year-round evergreen appeal, too. Clip a few along a eucalyptus garland on your mantel. Attach them to the ribbon on a wrapped hostess gift. Pin them onto a dried-flower wreath for added texture. For $1.75 each, you can stock up without blinking.

The real win: they let you refresh existing decor without buying anything new. Clip, reposition, repeat.

Crafter’s wooden DIY birdhouses—$1.25

Prefer to make it your own? The Crafter’s Square Decorative Wooden Bird House is a blank canvas waiting for your paintbrush. Each one measures roughly 3.93 inches tall and comes in a natural wood finish across four different styles. At $1.25 each, it’s practically begging to become a weekend project.

Paint them in soft neutrals for a modern farmhouse look, go bold with floral patterns for a maximalist moment, or add tiny details like faux moss, mini wreaths or dried flowers for genuine cottagecore charm. Lined up on a shelf, a trio of hand-painted birdhouses makes a sweet focal point in a sunroom, nursery or breakfast nook.

One reviewer, andorra, wrote that she “purchased these small wooden bird houses to make into decorative items to display indoors.” Another shopper, Carnen, said simply: “Love these bird houses. I used them in my crafting.” The product carries a 4.2-star average across 18 reviews, which is a solid vote of confidence for a buck twenty-five.

Floral metal stake bird feeder and bath—$5

Ready to splurge? And by splurge, we mean spend five whole dollars. The Floral Metal Stake Bird Feeder and Bath stands 20.75 inches tall, comes in four styles, spins in the breeze and serves double duty as either a bath or a feeder. Fill it with water or birdseed, stake it in the garden and let the real birds come to you.

It’s weather-resistant, outdoor-safe and built from 100 percent metal—which, for $5, is a shockingly good value. The listing suggests it works beautifully for everything from garden décor to Christmas presents. Honestly, it’s the kind of thoughtful, inexpensive gift that looks like you spent a lot more.

Pair it with a potted plant or a small bag of birdseed tied with a ribbon, and you’ve got a hostess gift under $10 that will absolutely charm your gardener friends.

Your Dollar Tree bird decor shopping list

Here’s the full flock to screenshot before your next run:

• Velvet Bird Decor (pink, purple, teal) — $1.25
• Garden Collection Metal Bird Stake (red bird, crane, peacock) — $1.50
• Artificial Pinecone Clip (bird pattern, 6 styles) — $1.75
• Crafter’s Square Wooden DIY Birdhouse (4 styles) — $1.25
• Floral Metal Stake Bird Feeder and Bath — $5

Add up every single piece on that list and you’re still well under $15. Which, if you’re keeping score at home, is roughly 0.1 percent of what that infamous Molly the bird would’ve set you back—and about 0.0001 percent of her new $15 million price tag. Prices and availability may vary by location, so a little store-hopping may be in order if you’re after a specific color or style.

Whether you’re refreshing a mantel for spring, building out a cottagecore nook or just want to channel a little whimsical charm without a celebrity-sized budget, Dollar Tree is quite literally singing your song. Pretty Woman energy, Dollar Tree prices—that’s a win.

Between the velvet flocked ornaments, the brass-look lanterns, the viral Anthropologie Icon Glass dupes and a parade of Hallmark-movie-worthy accents, the whole holiday aesthetic you’ve been building a mood board around is suddenly within reach—mostly for $5 or less. Here’s the full haul your group chat is about to thank you for.

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The Ralph Lauren Christmas aesthetic—now at Dollar Tree prices

Searches for “Ralph Lauren Christmas decor” are already spiking, according to this roundup, and the look is exactly what you’d expect: rich forest greens, burgundy and dark reds paired with traditional red tartan plaid, lush velvet fabrics and warm brass accents. Classic. Polished. The kind of Christmas that never goes out of style.

Dollar Tree’s buyers clearly got the memo. These are the pieces worth racing to the store for:

Those brass-look lanterns everyone’s buying. Ralph Lauren sells similar hurricane lamps for over $100 each. The Dollar Tree version? $5. Add a candle, tuck in a little greenery or a vintage ornament, and the brass glow does the rest. Even better, you can restyle it in January and keep it on display year-round.

Flocked velvet ornaments for $1.50 each. Velvet is a Ralph Lauren signature, and these velvety flocked ornaments in forest green and deep red deliver that same rich, tactile feel. Pick the swirled style or the faceted one — both come with gold-toned caps. On the tree, they look like they cost ten times the price.

Buffalo plaid stockings, $1 to $1.50 each. There’s a direct dupe for Ralph Lauren’s beloved red buffalo plaid, plus a classic red-and-white option and a Christmas plaid with a burlap look. Both full-size and mini versions are available for the mantel.

$5 reindeer and $5 sleigh bells. Ralph Lauren is famously fond of a reindeer motif, and the Dollar Tree ceramic version nails the brand’s polished look. The oversized gold sleigh bell — styled with pine sprigs, red berries and a pinecone — reads straight out of an equestrian estate catalog.

$5 wreaths that look like they came from a florist. Red berries and pine are quintessential Ralph Lauren Christmas touches. Three styles are available: a lush berry-and-eucalyptus mix, a berry-forward option with sage leaves and a frosted pine-and-berry version.

A $3 place setting that looks designer. Layer a $1.50 gold cut-out charger under a $1.50 watercolor-style evergreen ceramic plate. That’s it. That’s the whole trick. Dress the entire table and you’ve spent less than one Williams Sonoma dinner plate.

The $1.50 Anthropologie Icon Glass dupes everyone’s chasing

If you’ve been eyeing Anthropologie’s Icon Glasses—those sweet little drinkware pieces that cost around $16 each and have taken over home-decor TikTok—you already know Costco and Target have been running dupes all year. Now Dollar Tree has entered the chat, and the holiday collection is $1.50 each.

Officially called the Christmas Theme Jar With Lid And Straw, the collection comes in four designs: a red bow on a white glass, a Christmas tree on a green glass, a snowman on a white glass and a gingerbread man on a brown glass. The lid-and-straw upgrade makes them easy to take on the go — and makes them a no-brainer hostess gift to tuck into a gift bag at every holiday party on your calendar.

Here’s the fine print worth memorizing: ordering online requires a minimum of 12 (for $18). But for a limited time, Dollar Tree is giving all online customers free shipping on most items when you use the code Spooky26 at checkout, as the retailer confirmed. Order a dozen, keep two for yourself and gift the rest. Done.

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Costco’s $6.25 Christmas Tumblers Dupe $16 Anthropologie Icon Glasses!

Whimsy is the wave these days, and if you’re looking to add a bit of unique charm to your life, quirky accents that reflect your interests and personal style is a great place to start. With the holiday season quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to implement some of that whimsy into your home, […]

Hallmark-movie magic, from $1.50

Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas begins October 16, and one Dollar Tree haul in particular is engineered to make your living room feel like a set piece.

The elegant wrapped-present decor ($7 each) looks like it was swiped directly from a Hallmark production — set a grouping together for instant volume. On the lower end, the $1.50 battery-operated lanterns throw pops of red and green across walls and tabletops for an instant mood-lighting moment. Vintage-style doorknob hangers ($1.50) jingle every time someone opens the door. Oversized plaid ornaments ($3, 13 inches each) fill large walls with cozy cheer.

Other finds worth grabbing: faux potted poinsettias at $1.75 each (three for the price of one grocery-store live one), Christmas House mugs at $1.50 and $1.25 hot chocolate bombs that explode with mini marshmallows when you pour hot milk over them. For the mantel, pick up the six-foot flower-studded garland ($5), the seven-foot tinsel garland with ornaments ($1.50) and the giant glitter bows ($1.50).

A Dolly Parton rustic Smoky Mountain moment

For a cozier, Dolly-Parton-coded holiday—think burlap, twine, pinecones and anything handmade—the Smoky Mountain aesthetic is having a moment too. Dollar Tree’s vintage-style bottle brush trees ($1.50 each) look like they were made from recycled bottle brushes. The $5 realistic pine and berry wreaths pass for something you foraged yourself. There’s also a $5 lantern that burns faux coal — about 9 inches high, runs on AA batteries — plus a classic silver Star of Bethlehem tree topper.

The candle collection pulling it all together

Dollar Tree’s Christmas candle lineup starts at just $1.25 and is doing serious heavy lifting on the designer-look front.

The gift-wrapped lantern candle holders come in two sizes — 10 inches ($3) and 14 inches ($5)—with sculptural ribbons on top and glowing glass inserts. Drop in a $1.25 LED pillar and you’ve got a chic Christmas-morning centerpiece. The mercury glass votive holders in red, gold and green nail that antique vibe for $1.25 each. Tree-shaped tin candles ($3) come in scents like one fine pine, making berries bright, glitter & snowflakes and cashmere vanilla.

For jar candles, you’ve got options: the ribbed 3-inch versions in holiday cheer, forest fir and frosted white cocoa ($1.25 each), or the larger embossed 5-inch jars in berry, pine, frosted sugar plum and winter pine ($5 each). Cluster them, gift them, line them up on the mantel — they do the work.

The best stuff always goes fast, so grab a cart, use Spooky26 at online checkout and start building the designer-look holiday you’ve been pinning for months. Your haul post is going to go off.

Here’s a tour through some of the most giftable, grab-worthy picks pulled from recent Woman’s World coverage—organized by the mood you’re after.

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Our Favorite Dollar Tree Fall Decor Finds

Every year around this time, as summer winds down, the first leaves begin to fall and September rolls around, people all over the country start snapping up fall decor to decorate their homes for the cooler, crisp season. But purchasing all things red, orange and yellow can get pricey, especially if you’re someone who can’t […]

Twee trinket dishes for pastel pops

The twee aesthetic—a quirky, whimsical look popularized in the late 2000s and early 2010s by TV characters like Jessica Day on New Girl— leans hard on soft pastels and cute details. Dollar Tree’s $1.25 ceramic trinket dishes nail that brief. Shoppers can choose between a pink bow, a blue butterfly or a purple flower, then park rings, earrings or keys inside.

Scalloped baskets that organize and decorate

Priced at $5 and sized at 11 inches, Dollar Tree’s scallop-trimmed baskets come in light pink, mint green and light gray. They’re built to hold rolled blankets, knickknacks or kitchen essentials, which makes them pull double duty—soft, pastel styling on the outside, actual counter-clearing storage on the inside.

Glitter picture frames for a cheap wall glow-up

A gold glittery 4×6 frame runs $1.25 at Dollar Tree, with a 5×7 version at the same price. Both include an easel back so they work on a desk or mounted on a wall, and both hold vertical or horizontal photos. It’s a low-stakes way to layer in the glitter texture that the twee look leans on.

Patterned glass jar candles under $5

Dollar Tree’s $5 glass jar candles bring color and scent into the mix. The scent lineup includes red Blushing Cherry, green White Sandalwood, blue Coastal Linen and pink Tuberose & Apricot. Clustered on a tray or shelf, the patterned glass does a lot of visual work for the price.

A viral silicone sink splash guard for the kitchen reset

Fall is the season many busy people use to reset their homes—a movement online dubbed RESETember, kicked off when kids head back to school. Dollar Tree’s viral silicone sink splash guard, at $1.25, protects countertop surfaces and gives soaps and scrubbers a designated landing pad. Pair it with a sink mat from the same aisle to keep the basin free of water rings.

Glass jelly jars that calm bathroom clutter

Bathroom counters attract chaos. Decanting daily consumables into Dollar Tree’s $1.50 glass jelly jars changes the whole vibe in seconds—same products, far less visual noise. It’s one of the smaller shifts on this list with one of the biggest payoffs.

Woven entryway baskets to corral the drop zone

The patch of floor just inside the front door tends to collect keys, mail and pet supplies. A $5 woven fiber basket from Dollar Tree pulls those odds and ends into one spot. There’s a behavioral nudge at play too: when there’s a pretty place to put things, people are more likely to actually put them there.

Divided boxes for the junk drawer

Rooting through a desk drawer for a paperclip wastes real time. Dollar Tree stocks a $1.25 lineup of divided boxes—from marble-look mini drawers to lidded acrylic—that keep coins, paperclips, safety pins and rubber bands in their own lanes. The goal, per Woman’s World: a place for all things and all things in their place.

Blue Sky Clayworks ceramic houses at HomeGoods

Shift gears from Dollar Tree to HomeGoods, and the fall find to hunt is Blue Sky Clayworks. The brand’s intricately designed seasonal ceramic houses and cottages have become a collector obsession. Instagram user @sweetwillowlifestyle posted a video of the Pumpkin Palace—a white ceramic house dotted with vibrant orange jack-o-lanterns—back in July. Another user, @junkandcrafttreasures, showed off the Pumpkin Patch Palace, a traditional-looking home with pumpkins lining its walkway and a witch-hatted jack-o-lantern on the roof.

Spookier picks for October display

For deeper Halloween energy, keep an eye out for Count Batula’s Castle, a haunted-house-style statue surrounded by jack-o-lanterns and flying bats. The Spicy Pumpkin Tavern, a short pumpkin-shaped structure, advertises a “Crow show” at 8 p.m. and “Naked Crows Nightly”—camp value included. Inventory varies store to store, which is part of the appeal.

Autumn cottages that stay out past Halloween

Once the spookier pieces get boxed up, Blue Sky’s non-Halloween fall figures carry the mantel through November. Instagram user @sierranlang shared finds including the Pumpkin Spice Cottage, styled like a cozy little bakery, and the Harvest House, which features a cat sitting in the window. Blue Sky Clayworks also sells directly from its website for shoppers who’d rather not play the HomeGoods lottery.

Coffee-themed finds

Dollar Tree’s coffee lineup is a quick, cheap way to celebrate your favorite caffeinated drink. The “Life is too short for bad coffee” plastic coasters run $1.50 each. A 4-pack of fall-themed paper cups with secure lids, each sleeve reading “Happy Fall,” is also $1.50. Match the vibe with a $1.50 “Coffee is always a good idea” oven mitt and a two-pack of coordinating pot holders at the same price.

Halloween mugs and candy for the caffeine crowd

Round out the coffee setup with Dollar Tree’s $1.50 Halloween character mugs—pick from an orange pumpkin, a black cat, a green Frankenstein or a white ghost. Sweet-tooth shoppers can grab Werther’s Caramel Coffee hard candies, a sugar-free Werther’s version or Coffee Delight’s Cappuccino chewy candies, each bag priced at $1.25.