1. A "Born to Yap" retro-leaning wall art printable to situate right by your favorite spot to hunker down for an hours-long catchup call. Nothing hits quite like gossip that has nothing to do with you or the person who's hearing it for the first time. 

GS Print Shoppe / Etsy

GS Print Shoppe is a San Francisco–based, woman-owned biz you've likely seen on TikTok that specializes in wall art, both download-and-print, and printed-and-shipped offerings.  

Promising review: "I love it sm!! What’s best about this poster placement is it’ll be my background for meetings :)" —natalie collins

Download it from GS Print Shoppe on Etsy for $5.62 (upon download, you'll receive five 300 dpi JPEGs for each design; also available in a horizontal version and a similar physical poster).

2. Some~spiral~ taper candles with a whole lot more pizzazz than the regular ones. Just remember you'll have to remind everyone you live with that these are for decoration! 

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I, for one, follow the Miss Manners rule of blackening a candle wick, even if it's just for display. But to each their own! Btw, these are unscented so they won't compete with any lovely household smells. 

Promising review: "Love the different shades of blue. They were a perfect addition to my event." —Skylia bowen

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $8.99 (available in seven color combos).

3. Or a springy asparagus taper candle sure to make any guests do a double take because it's fun but subtle. 

Barkadina / Etsy

Barkardina is a Miami-based shop specializing in food lookalike candles. 

Get it from Barkardina on Etsy for $19 (available in a range of colors and also in larger quantities).

4. A set of satin pillowcases that'll look more luxe on your bed than the pillowcases that came with your sheet set. AND (I can vouch) that they'll leave your hair and skin more moisturized than cotton ones. Here's to keeping that blowout looking smoother for longer. 

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At this point, I own five sets of these and even pack them to use in hotels while traveling! I've def left a few accidentally while traveling, but it wasn't as big of a deal because they're so cheap to replace. 

Promising review: "My hair has never been better! I got this because of TikTok and it has done wonders for my hair. My hair isn’t frizzy or dull looking when I get up in the morning." —Aaron Key

Get a set of two from Amazon for $8.99 (available in 35 colors and four sizes).

5. A roll of wood grain tape can serve as a "frame" on your bathroom or wall mirror to make your space feel a bit more intentionally designed — even if you inherited a bunch of someone else's design choices.

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Promising review: "Where do I start? I absolutely LOVE this product. I wanted to replace our bathroom mirror, but due to the size, it would have cost a lot! I came across this on Amazon and decided to give it a try. The application process was super easy and applied without bubbles as long as you go slow and rub it down as you go. I kid you not. It looks like wood and feels like it, too! You can feel and see the 'wood grain.' It’s absolutely stunning and looks like I bought a whole new mirror." —Taylor

Get it from Amazon for $7.92.

6. A cross-hatch tissue holder to plop over a standard tissue box for that *decor's kiss* perfect touch that shows just how thoughtfully a room's vibe was curated. (Psst — fans of Bottega Veneta will note that the crosshatch is very similar to their signature look.) 

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Promising review: "This product is exactly what I was hoping for. It’s great quality. Looks so chic. Such a nice way to dress up a household necessity. Definitely worth it." —Kaylee

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+(available in three sizes and 13 colors). Also check out a plain faux-leather tissue box, also under $10!

7. A "stained glass" decal that'll easily position on front-door windows, transoms, skylights...the possibilities are nearly endless! It'll obscure the view into your home a bit without going whole hog like a blurred window cling that obscures the view on both sides. Also, it just looks really nice!

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This kit comes with separate-to-apply elements, so it'll work on a variety of window dimensions. If this isn't quite your style, there are lots of other stained glass window decals and window cling styles.

Promising review: "These stained glass decals worked great on the fireplace windows in my early 1900s bungalow. If you get up close, or look at them from the outside, it's pretty obvious they aren't real, but you'd have to be looking really closely. Don't forget to buy one package of caming lines for each set of decals, you'll need it. If you're someone who gets stressed about applying sticky things, or making things straight, don't worry too much about it. I am really bad at that stuff typically and I found it really easy. Wash your windows first, measure so you have a rough idea of where to put the center decal, and keep some scissors on hand to cut the caming. It's easy and so cool! Our house already has a lot of 'old house charm' so these fit in perfectly." —Linds

Get it from Amazon for $9.40.

8. Or window film will still let in SO much light while giving you a bit of privacy in your kitchen — especially if a neighbor's window looks RIGHT into yours. (Really, that's only cute in sitcoms.) 

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Promising review: "I have a weird skinny window in my house where no normal window covering works. People walking on our community trail can see up into our upstairs bathroom when the light is on and it's dark outside. Not a good plan at all. So I used this window film and cut different-sized circles and placed then on this window to interrupt the view into the house. Worked perfectly! Very easy to use." —Marsgard

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 14 sizes).

9. A squiggly soap dish can bring a fun design element to your bathroom while keeping that artisenal soap in fighting condition for much longer thanks to the efficient ~air flow~. 

Little Top Creations / Etsy

Little Top Creations is a Nashua, New Hampshire–based shop selling a variety of home goods. 

Promising review: "Functional and cool looking. I like the material for the shower, unbreakable but not too hard in case it gets knocked off the shelf." —Holly Boyd

Get it from Little Top Creations on Etsy for $9.99 (available in five colors).

10. Some outdoor fabric spray paint (yes, you read that right) to refresh your outdoor pillows and cushions. This will especially come in handy if you have oddly shaped or custom outdoor furniture cushions that are really hard (or just plain pricey) to replace.

The Home Depot

Promising review: "Pricey but worth it! My patio cushion covers would have cost a fortune to replace, given their unique shape. This is the ONLY fabric spray that has EVER held true to its promise of preserving the fabric’s original soft texture. Shake Suddenly Sapphire well, it will need at least three coats for an even application because it comes out very fine. Example: I needed one whole can for the first coat on the tops and sides of two cushions. At $14 a can, it can get up there, but it’s still better than replacing cushions!" —Juanita

Get it from The Home Depot for $9.98 (available in nine colors).

11. A grout pen to fake some squeaky clean, stainless grout for stuff that's been there awhile. Or, like this reviewer did as seen in these pics, let you change the shade of your grout as you'd want!

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I've used this several times on my rental bathroom tiled floor and normally have to redo annually. But it's so cheap that it's totally worth it. If you're doing it on tiled walls or backsplashes, the effect tends to last longer. 

Promising review: "I installed an expensive soft white tile (if there is such a thing) floor in the kitchen when I bought my house. At the time, it was a new product and it was beautiful – that fuzzy, warm feeling changed the first time I dropped a fork. I have been so frustrated no wanting to rip up and put down replacement tiles. The grout pen made it look new again, I am thrilled with the results!" —K. Robles

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two sizes).

12. A *washable* nonslip mat with the vibes of a fancy rug, but will perfectly serve you in the kitchen where you'll inevitably get soap butter (at the least) and homemade pizza sauce (even more likely) splattered on it. 

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Promising review: "We have three dogs and lots of in and out traffic. These things hold up wash after wash (cold water wash, hang dry)." —Harold Baker

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in seven colors and more sizes).

13. A clip-on light if you're in love with your patio umbrella and don't wanna shell out for a whole new one that's lit. 

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It has three different brightness options so you can set *~the mood~* perfectly. It also requires AA batteries, so be sure to pick those up as well.

Promising review: "This light is great!!! It has three settings, to adjust the amount of brightness you need. Lowest level is great for just sitting around your patio table and having a couple of drinks with friends. Brightest setting is PERFECT for playing cards! We play cards a few times a month. We decided to try and play outside. There are two 70+-year-olds who did not complain that they couldn’t see. So, works great in my book! 😁" —Mandie Jordan

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

14. A set of petite vintage-inspired spoons you can keep out on your kitchen countertop for when you need to stir your coffee, grab a bit of a spice, or tear into a pint of ice cream methodically. (Go ahead and dig out those chocolate chunks. I won't tell.) 

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Promising review: "The perfect little coffee spoons on my coffee bar! They go with my modern vintage thrifted decor and make me smile. 🥰" —Lindsey

Get a set of six from Amazon for$6.37. 

15. A portable fabric shaver reviewers have used for sweaters, coats, and other garments BUT can really go to town on pilled parts and loose threads on your furniture to make it look way less worn. 

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I used this gadget to de-fuzz a coat that I FORGOT isn't mean to be fuzzy. You can read my full fabric shaver review here.

Promising review: "Literally stopped mid-use to write this review. I never write reviews, but just wanted everyone who has cats to know that you can save your furniture! This thing is awesome!" —Melanie Abrams

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in six colors).

16. A book-shaped flower vase poised to go perfectly on your side table in your little reading nook. But if you don't have enough room for that, you can squeeze it in on your bookshelf! 

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Check out a TikTok of the book vase in action. 

Promising review: "The vase was so pretty I bought a second! They're durable and very appealing to the eye. I will be purchasing more." —kayla

Get it from Amazon for$9.99 (available in five colors). 

17. Or a four-piece set of differently shaped vases that'll give off an "I scoured a flea market for coordinating options" without having to sort through the not-so-great stuff. They'll look fab empty or with flowers. 

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Promising review: "Pretty little vases I use on my windowsill for little flowers. Really brightens up my window, and I really love it!" —Amazon Customer

Get them from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in six colors).

18. A cloud-shaped trinket dish can help pull together a tablescape or just provide a place to corral all your stuff when you dump out your pockets by the door. Either way, it'll look pretty dang chic. 

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Promising review: "Have bought this several times and love love love it! perfect cream color, size, and shape!!! Best gift for a friend or just to have at your own house! Used it for a bedside tray, keys, and ring tray." —THE HOME PROJECT

Get it from Amazon for $6.49+ (available in seven styles).

19. Or a coquette tray where you'll admire all your baubles, even if you're not wearing them today! Now you won't have to put your earrings down randomly on your dresser after a long day.  

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Promising review: "Pretty little dish for holding earrings/rings on top of your dresser! I’ll probably pick up a few more in different colors. Good sensible buy." —Don'tSeeMe

Get it from Amazon for $9.39 (available in five colors).

20. A couple of chenille throw pillow covers with Farmhouse-leaning contrast stitching that'll change up the look of your couch quite a bit for such little effort. 

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Promising review: "This is my third set of these pillow covers. They are a great economical way to change up the decor in your living room without having to spend a fortune on new pillows. I also love that these are easier to store than several sets of throw pillows. Beautiful fabric, nice stitching, easy to launder. They are also very durable in a three-dog household." —Schonathan

Get them from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in eight sizes and 32 colors).

21. Elevated shower curtain hooks because they're an essential and those regular old plastic round ones don't really do anything for your bathroom aesthetic.

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Promising review: "I love these. Super easy to use, they glide well, and they look so much more expensive than they are. These really elevated the look of the bathroom, and the color is spot on to the pictures." —Emma Wilson

Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $9.99 (available in six finishes). 

22. Some matte-steel cabinet pulls for a modern touch to those cabinets or credenza that is just part of the landscape of your home by this point. Even if you don't consider yourself a handy person, this is a super easy DIY.  

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Promising review: "Can't beat the quality for the price! Solid weight, none arrived scratched, bent or broken. Definitely get the template! It makes installation a breeze! With the template, I had 24 handles installed in less than 45 minutes! Immediately upgraded my cabinets. Very happy with this purchase!" —alexa

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in quantities 1–60 and in seven colors).

23. A slim cutlery organizer here to prove that, yes! You do have room for all your cutlery in your tiny kitchen drawer! Scoot over, forks. Ridding your countertop of a canister cutlery is a great thing. 

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I have VERY narrow kitchen drawers in my NYC one-bedroom apartment kitchen and buying one of these organizers has transformed my cutlery drawer. I'm able to safely reach in and grab whatever I need (like a manual can opener for tuna salad or a mini whisk for a hot chocolate) without having to sift tools around.

Get it from Amazon for $5.99.

24. Fridge bin liners that'll absorb extra moisture in an effort to keep your produce fresher for longer. PLUS, they'll catch the brunt of messy spills and will be so much easier to clean than taking a drawer out of the fridge and awkwardly scrubbing it down in your sink. 

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Promising review: "Fits my Kenmore like a charm. Don't know why it took me so long to figure this solution out." —Shell

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $7.99.

25. Outdoor cleaner wipes so you won't use a whole spray bottle and roll of paper towels on getting the patio set ready for actual sitting. Yep, it even works on removing bird poop!

Amazon

Promising review: "This product really worked on the pitch and bird poop on outside furniture… very pleased." —G.R.

Get them from Amazon for$9.79.

26. Heavy-duty hangers can work *with* your vinyl siding instead of having to drill holes in it just to hang up planters and decorations.

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Promising review: "Works really well for holding outside decor without wear and tear as long as its not too heavy." —Kitt Smith

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $5.92.

27. A fresh new set of switch plates that'll help 'em blend into those (hopefully!) freshly painted walls, even if the landlord painted the switch plates to match (YOU CAN STILL TELL). Can you screw in a screw? Then you can handle this transformative swap.

Elizabeth Lilly

And if you're especially petty, you can copy my move of saving said switch plates with a piece of marked duct tape so you know where you put 'em when you leave. This was one of the first things I did in my current apartment, thus rendering the switch plates barely noticeable — which is how I like them!

Get a 10-pack of plates for plugged outlets for $8.29 and a variety of switch plates from Amazon.

28. A boho-style toy hammockwhere you can toss your kid's stuffed animals when tidying. But if your kid is old enough to walk, you can put it close to the floor so they can help clean!

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Promising review: "I was tired of stuffed animals being strewn all about my daughter’s room. This was a simple and chic net to hold all her stuffed animals. It was easy for my husband to hang and holds a plethora of stuffed animals, and has made me a happy mom to have a much cleaner room!" —Jayma Perry

Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in two sizes and 13 colors). 

29. A plate hanger to help put you fave plate that NO ONE is allowed to eat off of in a revered spot on the wall. OR it could be the perfect excuse to pick up some pretty plates at the thrift that you can't put in the microwave or dishwasher. 

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Promising review: "Extremely easy to use, sturdy, and the silicone tips help prevent any damages on the plate. It fit my three salad plates just right. Very easy to hang and bend. Functions just right!" —Rafaella Pavinato

Get three differently sized hangers from Amazon for $5.99.

30. A pair of heavy-duty towel hooks you can position *right* where you need them by the shower so you aren't dripping all over the bathroom to reach the towel rack on the far wall. BUT they're nice-looking enough for when you need a hook in other parts of your home. 

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Promising review: "I absolutely love these. I use the everywhere. I have some on my fridge to hold dish towels. I have them in my closet to hold my towel and robe. I use them in cabinets. They are strong. I liked them so much I bought a few more sets. I would definitely recommend." —Amazon Customer

Get them from Amazon for $9.99(available in five finishes).

31. A tiered acrylic organizer that'll help your bathroom countertop look like a fancy perfume display — all the better to actually cycle through all those Phlur body and hair sprays you've been collecting.  

Amazon

Promising review: "I use these stands for my body sprays. It’s the perfect size, and provides sufficient stability for my use. The clear acrylic is very simple but effective in both organizing and displaying products. It was easy to assemble, and all the screws have stayed tight even with my cats messing with it!" —Deanna

Get it from Amazon for $7.90.

32. A cute little clock (don't worry, it doesn't tick!) to park on your night-stand or in a place where you like to sit back and relax, and would like to know the time but don't want to have your phone glued to your hand to keep up with if you can squeeze in another chapter before leaving for brunch. 

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Promising review: "I absolutely love this little clock! The vintage design adds such a charming touch to my office area, and the milk white color is elegant and timeless. It’s the perfect blend of retro and modern, making it a great accent piece for any room. One of the best features is that it’s completely silent — no annoying ticking sounds, which is a must for me to be able to concentrate. The gold detailing gives it just the right amount of sophistication, and the numbers are easy to read at a glance." —J. Applegate

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four colors).

33. A pair of magnetic, dimmable under-cabinet lights that'll have soooo many more uses in your home. They'll make built-in cabinets look even pricier but will also be great for a night-light in your bathroom without disrupting your sleep even more for a 3 a.m. bathroom break. 

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Promising review: "Perfect way to get lighting under your cabinets if you don't have any. They charge easily and fast. Light is good. They stay up with strong magnets. I actually put these ones in my stairway to the basement, where there was only a light at the bottom. There are many other places where I think they would work well if you need more light." —Glenda N.

Get two from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes). 

34. Magnetic curtain tiebacks in case your curtain situation needs a LITTLE something else. These will help make your window dressings just a wee bit more polished. Talk about a no-brainer!

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Promising review: "Good quality item, matches with my bedroom decor and curtains. I love the color and each magmatic clasp. I’m ordering another set of two." —

Victoria

Get two from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in four colors and three quantities).

35. Hand-painted house number tiles because you NEED your house number to be visible for deliveries, emergencies, and other practical reasons! Might as well make it charming as heck. 

Clayglazes / Etsy

Clagyglazes is a Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom—based shop specializing in ceramic house numbers. 

Promising review: "So pleased with this, no one else on my road has one like this, which is exactly what I was after." —Charley Lambert

Get them from Clayglazes on Etsy: "No." sign and numbers for $4.95 each and end tiles for $4.95 each.

36. A faux poenies bouquet that'll run you less than if you bought an actual bouquet once. (But still more expensive than just picking some from your neighbors...but you shouldn't do that without permission.) 

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Promising review: "Flowers are about 2-3 inches. Very good looking. Feels like silk. Hold their shape well." —Christianfl

Get two bunches from Amazon for $9.99 (available in nine colors and larger quantities).

But if peonies aren't exactly your style, here are more under-$10 options: eucalyptus, and 100-piece natural-dried pampas 

37. Flameless LED "candles" can flicker like the real thing and bring some ambiance where you want, also like the real thing! Except without worrying about having to babysit them. 

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Promising review: "One of my new favorite decor pieces. I put these on the mantel, and they immediately enhanced the space. They look great on or off, and I'll definitely be purchasing more for a few other spaces in my home!" —Autumn Thompson

Get three from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three colors and four quantities).

Also check out somejarless, flameless candles or flameless votives if you already have containers you adore!

38. A macrame plant hanger to put your plant babies front and center, and give them even more room to grow. (Probably better to get them out of the way of your partner, too, who keeps bumping into them on the floor.) 

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Note that this is just the hanger, so you can move your already-potted plant to it!

Promising review: "Lovely macrame plant hanger. The wooden beads really give it a unique look. It's strong enough to hold an 8" pot with a plant in it. Easy to hang; the loop at the top fits perfectly on the ceiling hook that I have. Good quality and I'm happy I got it." —stephanie

Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in four colors).

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