While it may be too soon to hang up Christmas lights, it’s the perfect time to give your home a fall makeover. Don’t want to spend a ton of money on seasonal decor? Amazon is the perfect place to shop.
Whether you want to go all out with a Halloween display or prefer a more subtle touch like an autumn-inspired wreath or centerpiece, the retailer will cover all your bases without breaking the bank.
From soft throw blankets and pillows to tabletop candles and fireplaces, the decorative finds are endless and budget friendly. Below, we’ve rounded up everything you need to spruce up your space—all under $40.
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Dried Pampas Grass Decor
Fall is the perfect time to adorn your space with Dried Pampas Grass. Its warm tones complement the season’s color palette beautifully. You can arrange it in tall vases, add it to wreaths, or combine it with other fall elements like pumpkins and pinecones to create a breathtaking centerpiece.
Available in a variety of rich colors, this quilt not only provides an extra layer of warmth for cooler nights but also creates a cozy atmosphere in your bedroom.
Swap those vibrant beachy pillows for cozy, warm-hued cushions that scream pumpkin spice and apple cider, like these velvet pillow covers. Add two to your cart for only $13.
Adding a wreath to your entrance is an easy way to transform your home into a cozy fall haven. Amazon has an array of rustic, colorful and festive options to choose from.
Amazon has plenty of wallet-friendly options for those who want a comfy throw to snuggle up with on their couch. This cozy blanket is warm yet lightweight, comes in 28 colors, and has a luxuriously soft feel.
Place this chic dried flower bouquet, featuring 11 blooms in rich, warm autumnal hues, on your dining or bedside table to instantly create a cozy atmosphere.
If you’ve ever been to ESSENCE Hollywood House, you know it’s more than just a series of panels—it’s a gathering of visionaries. A space where Black creatives and leaders come together to share stories, strategies, and solutions. This year’s conversation, Let’s Talk About LA: Preserving Our City, presented by AT&T, was no different.
The discussion brought together three voices, each deeply invested in shaping LA’s future: D. Smoke, the Grammy-nominated rapper and educator; Olympia Auset, founder of SÜPRMRKT, a grocery service tackling food apartheid in LA; and DJ HED, a radio personality and advocate for independent artists. Though their paths differed, their mission was the same—creating opportunities, protecting culture, and ensuring Black spaces in LA don’t just survive but thrive.
For Olympia Ausset, the work she’s doing with SÜPRMRKT goes far beyond providing fresh groceries—it’s about laying the foundation for a stronger, healthier community. “The LA we love, the cultural beacon it’s known as today, was built by people who worked hard to create their own spaces,” she shared. “The reason I do what I do is because it’s essential. We can’t achieve any of the changes I want for my community without being in good health and having access to affordable, organic food. Without places where we can gather, heal, and support each other, none of the other goals will be possible. It starts with taking care of ourselves and building those spaces together.”
From Olympia’s focus on wellness and accessibility to DJ HED’s belief in the power of self-worth, the discussion explored what it means to dream beyond individual success and invest in collective progress. “I see a lot of people who aren’t proud of where they come from, what they look like, or where they’re at in life,” he said. “I had to learn to give myself grace, to grow. I grew up in Inglewood, raised by a single mom. We lived in a car, we were on welfare, but I knew I wanted to be bigger than my circumstances. That’s what dreaming in Black is—believing in something greater and nurturing it until it grows.”
DJ Smoke also touched on this, emphasizing the importance of intention and fulfillment. “You don’t want to climb that ladder and realize you went real high in the wrong direction,” he warned. “A lot of people in LA are ambitious, but if you don’t understand your ‘why,’ you can get to the top and still feel empty. The goal isn’t just to make it—it’s to make it mean something.
Sometimes, as Black creatives, we only dream as far as the next gig or the next check, but dreaming in Black means going beyond that. “It means thinking bigger than what’s right in front of you,” said host Donye Taylor.
This conversation was a call to action – a reminder that preserving LA’s Black culture means investing in community, honoring our history, and building a legacy that lasts.
