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I have been a BuzzFeed Shopping writer since 2017, with a focus on unique, practical products, up-to-date parenting finds, and up-and-coming home decor.

1. A bestselling succulent sun catcher that's gonna make you thank the universe for the talented crafter in this world who has found a way to make glass beads this beautiful. Make the plant parents in your life jealous of *your* botanical setup for once!

The Boho Beach Bum / Etsy

This small biz is located in Ocean City, Maryland. Owner Melissa is an Etsy star-seller who creates gemstone jewelry, glass bead suncatchers, and wind chimes.

Promising review: "It is absolutely gorgeous, and the seller is friendly and helpful. Five stars." —Sky

Get it from The Boho Beach Bum on Etsy for $89.98 (available in three colors).

2. A ceramic incense dish for folks who prefer an aesthetic with products that are equal parts functional and beautiful. 

Amazon

And you can grab some highly-rated Palo Santo sticks to burn for $12.99.

Promising review: "This burner is perfect. Elegant and warm. It has a soothing, smooth design and provides a pleasant aesthetic. It was packaged very well with custom-cut closed-cell foam, which indicates care from the vendor. Good value, wonderful design, large enough to place sticks or cones, but small enough for tiny spaces. I will be buying more." —Tordenavaer Ravenshield

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+(available in 12 styles).

3. A four-pack of scalloped shelves — a particularly charming set that'll give your record collection something to brag about. 

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Looking for beautiful picture books? I wrote a post about some of my favorite reads a few years ago — check it out! 

Promising review: "I am extremely satisfied with these nursery floating shelves. The quality is outstanding. They are made of sturdy materials that can firmly hold all kinds of baby items. The design is not only stylish but also very practical. Installation was a breeze, and they fit perfectly in the nursery. They have added so much storage space and charm to the room. I highly recommend them to any parent looking to decorate and organize their nursery. Five stars without a doubt!" —Amazon Customer

Get them from Amazon for $29.97+ (available in three colors and five sizes).

4. A dino nugget pillow only for people who aren't too ~chicken~ to display some exquisite fine art in their home. 

www.amazon.com

Promising review: "This dino chicken nugget pillow is a real Jurassic dream come true! It's the perfect cuddle companion for all the paleontologists-in-training or anyone with an insatiable appetite for comfort. Just be careful not to accidentally take a bite while you're napping because it looks deliciously deceiving!" —LadyTee

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in three styles, two sizes, and in packs).

5. Or a pair of scallop-edge pillow covers to add some cheerful charm to an armchair or sofa. These cute cushions have me feeling all squiggly inside!

www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com

FYI, inserts are not included with these covers! If you need pillow inserts too, grab this top-rated option for $15.99!

Promising review: "I love these...I’m honestly so happily surprised by how good these are. I’ve kept them on the pillows for months now. The fabric quality and overall construction are good! Zippers are great and are protected from lots of wear. The fabric is quite soft, and the color is exactly as pictured! They fit my party theme but now also work in my everyday decor! I love them." —Laurel

Get a set of two from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in 13 colors).

6. A faux zebra hide rug that'll give your living room a wild touch. Sometimes you stay up watching TV until 11 p.m... on a SCHOOL night. Party animal. 

www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com

Promising review: "I love, love, love this faux zebra rug. It's perfect for a little desk area and great for under the wheels of a chair. This is priced well and was delivered on time. It's so pretty!!" —Amazon Customer

Get the Large for $105.99 (available in four sizes and three styles). 

7. Stained glass window film for creating privacy (while keeping sunlight!!) and making your home look positively regal. If your place is old, without that charming "old home" character, this film is about to completely transform it.

www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com

Promising review: "Absolutely love this privacy cling! I’ve tried several options over the years — including spray paint and two different window films — to keep natural light in my bathroom while still maintaining privacy. When I moved into a place with a window directly in the shower, I knew I needed something more opaque. I definitely didn’t want the whole neighborhood getting a clear view while I was in there. This film is not only beautiful on the window, but it truly delivers on privacy. Even with the bathroom light on at night, it remains fully opaque from the outside. It does slightly darken the room since it’s more opaque than lighter films, but my bathroom gets strong direct sunlight in the mornings, so it hasn’t been an issue at all. Installation was very straightforward. I happened to have an older application kit and squeegee from a previous project that I preferred over the one included, but the process itself was simple. I measured my window and cut the film on a flat surface before applying it. Luckily, my windows are standard rectangles, which made it even easier. Overall, I couldn’t be happier. It’s functional, absolutely gorgeous, and gives me total peace of mind. Highly recommend! —Jen

Get it from Amazon for $18.99+(available in four sizes and three designs). 

8. A tomato table lamp that's less than half the cost of the Urban Outfitters' version (which is always sold out), and reviewers think it's even better! This is sure to ~produce~ some smiles from everyone who sits in your living room!

www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com

Promising review: "I bought this as a birthday gift for my BFF who loves tomatoes. She needed a soft light on her kitchen island and this is perfect. It’s glass, it’s made well, and its light isn’t too bright or overwhelming. Adds a soft glow and a touch of whimsy. If you like tomatoes this cute lamp is for you." —Kolohe

Get it from Amazon for $26.90.

9. A Rifle Paper Co. rug from Loloi for warming up your space by adding fun, frilly florals to the cold, hard floors. Get ready to feel your living room come to life thanks to this botanical beauty.

Amazon

Promising review: "This is the most beautiful rug. I love it so much. It’s lightweight, it doesn’t slide, and it has the perfect colors." —David and Kandis Dennis

Get a 7'x6' from Amazon for $108.91 (available in nine sizes and six styles).

10. An orange metal accent cabinet with one main goal in life: to hide the shovels' worth of stuff you currently have lying around while looking stunning at the same time. This secret spot is a storage unit in plain sight.

www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com

Promising review: "These cabinets are great! The quality is 100x better than similar-looking Ikea furniture, and way easier to assemble. Adds a fun design element to any room." —ajp

Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors).

11. A Ban.do match holder and striker, which might seem unnecessary placed beside your electric lighter, but it's daaaarling. Plus, you can store six whole matches on top! That's... useful! Okay, really, it just makes this look like a cute birthday cake. And you better believe that's all it needs to do. Because it is. 

Amazon, www.amazon.com

FYI — one of the product photos says the striker is on the lid, but according to reviewers, it's on the bottom. There's also a teeny bit of storage inside. Anyway, I strongly recommend getting these pink matches to go with it. 

Promising review: "Fantastic product! Quality product for the price. Well packaged in its own box and styrofoam for protection. Highly recommend this seller and product!" —CookieSecrets

Get it from Amazon for $21.95.

12. A bunch of faux tulips (with over 18,000 5-star reviews!!!) that'll stay in bloom all year long, helping your living room look like it's in the thick of spring waaay after May has come and gone.

www.amazon.com

Promising review: "They look so real, and I get a ton of compliments on them. Everyone always thinks my husband surprised me with tulips (my favorite flower) and is shocked to learn these are not real. I have several of them throughout my house, and plan to buy more because they are great!" —Abbey S.

Get them from Amazon for $19.99+(available in many colors and in sets of 20, 28, or 60).

13. A pack of wall plant clips (a whopping SIXTY of them, in fact), sure to delight pothos-lovers who have vines wrapped around every nook and cranny of their living room, just waiting for the day when they can spread out around the room. These gentle clips are paint-safe and sticky on the back, so you can display vines without using nails or aesthetic-killing clips. 

www.amazon.com

Promising review: "I have used them for both plants and light cables. The leaf design blends in nicely and looks decorative. They stick well on smooth walls, but a few lost grip over time — best for light vines. Still, they’re creative and serve different purposes." —Daniela Gomez

Get a pack of 60 from Amazon for $5.99.

14. A book nook kit complete with motion-sensor LED lights that'll glow every time you pass by your bookshelf, creating an extra element of magic beside your impressive romantasy collection. The 3D puzzle is made of wood, and includes dozens of flat sheets with images that'll need to be punched out, folded into shape, and then carefully pieced together to create the intricate space. 

www.amazon.com

Several reviewers recommend getting a fine tip craft glueto complete this kit. It also glows! Just be sure to grab two AA batteries(not included) once you've finished.

Promising review: "This book nook took me two days to make, and I am so in love with the final result. The instructions are very clear. Some pieces broke, so be sure to be patient while cutting them out. I glued the broken ones back together with no problem. This works with a motion sensor, but you can access the battery pack from the back, which is really convenient! The most tedious part of this is making the books, but after that, it goes pretty fast! The lights are amazing, and they tell you where to place them in the instructions. This was my first book nook I’ve ever built! I will definitely be buying more in the future!" —Phoenix

Get it from Amazon for $36.99+(available in seven styles).

15. A disco ball watering globe, because there's no reason to buy mundane, practical products for your plants when disco ball versions exist! This watering globe is particularly genius since the whole point of plants is keeping them somewhere the sun will hit 'em (and, in turn, hit this disco ball). Get ready to have a light show every time the sun finds your aloe plant!

www.amazon.com

Promising review: "I love the uniqueness of these watering tools! They sparkle subtly in the sunshine and provide me with the peace that I can go a few days without watering! Well-designed, and I would buy from this seller again!" —Laura

Get a set of two from Amazon for $11.99.

16. An upholstered sofawith a cheery design you can count on when trying to enhance your entire space with one specific piece.

Urban Outfitters

Promising review: "This was exactly as I expected and more. Shipping was quick, assembly was a breeze, and I put it together myself. The cushions are softer than they appear and are secured in place with Velcro. Keep in mind that this is a low-profile sofa. My love seat next to it looks a bit off because it’s much higher." —Gisselle

Get it from Urban Outfitters for $1,299 (available in two styles).

17. A woven snail shelf, sure to lift the spirits of anyone who is feeling the effects of their bland, expensive rental. Even if you're not the sort of person known to shell out compliments, you're sure to give this a round of applause every time you walk into your living room.

West Elm

This lightweight woven rattan shelf can either be hung on a wall or stand on its own. It has a natural finish and includes hardware if you chose to hang it.

Get it from West Elm for $199.

18. An abstract mushroom lamp that'll shine a light on your vivid, crayon-inspired color scheme brilliantly. 

www.amazon.com

See it on TikTok! It comes with four bulbs, so you can plug it in and enjoy its cozy glow right away. 

Promising review: "Yes, it’s plastic. And yes, it’s a reproduction, but it looks so much better in person, especially when it’s turned on. It gives off the perfect soft lighting. Mid-century modern look without the hefty price tag. It is expensive for plastic, but if you wanted to purchase a similar style lamp from that period, it would be much more $$$, and it comes with bulbs. The on/off switch is on the cord, so I plugged mine into a plug with a battery-operated remote, so I wouldn’t have to get behind my table to turn it on every time. Happy with purchase." —jacqueline l. gibson

Get it from Amazon for $47.99+ (available in four colors). 

19. A set of iridescent forest window clings to cover your living room windows, creating some privacy *and* turning your place into a rainbow kaleidoscope paradise every time the sun hits just right.

Amazon, www.amazon.com

Promising review: "This brings so much cheer to my home. It’s so pretty, tasteful, and well made. The quality is great and it’s so easy to use or reuse time and time again." —Michelle Daschner 

Get it from Amazon for $13.90. 

20. A cheerful flush mount, so darn darling, I'm about 32 seconds away from investing in it myself. This modern, perky piece is technically designed with kids in mind, but it's sure to be an eye-catching statement in your living room.

West Elm

You can also get a sconce, table lamp, and floor lamp version of the light.

Get it from West Elm for $199+ (available in three colors).

21. A pair of rainbow drip candles that'll fit inside a vase, wine bottle, or candle holder, creating a custom piece of decor with cascading colors that'll be downright dreamy. 

www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com

Promising review: "These have to be the coolest thing I have ever purchased. I have them in an empty wine bottle. I will be buying many more to cover the entire bottle in wax." —Bre

Get them from Amazon for $5.52.

22. A bendable halo projector lamp with FIVE halo bulbs in total — get this, and you can make your late WFH nights entertaining in an instant. 

www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com

See it in action on TikTok!

Promising review: "Love this lamp so much! So easy to put together and love that they give gels to create your own little mix-and-match of color. The lights are pretty bendy and don’t get too hot even after hours of use (you can still touch and bend them without getting burned). VERY bright light but creates a great wash for ambient reflective lighting." —Max Ferg

Get it from Amazon for $119.99. 

23. A hanging fruit hook that'll help you start up a stunning secret garden aesthetic in your living room. These charming metal hangers put the "fun" in "functional," folks!

Anthropologie

P.S. The hardware to hang these is included.

Promising review: "Such a charming and functional addition to any space! Perfect for hanging coats and other entryway items with a unique and playful twist." —rose0872

Get it from Anthropologie for $38 (available in two styles). 

24. A sling rack bookshelf — this has four tiers of "shelving" and enough room to store a hearty collection of tiny board and picture books. The speckled material is positively popping with personality *and* the frame, though lightweight, is balanced enough to handle kiddos climbing all around it. And it's not just for kids! This is sure to be a unique and awe-worthy way to display comics, magazines, cookbooks, and more. 

Amazon

I bought two of the versions above for our living room because I love these so much (and because I have, ahem, too many books). I use this specifically for board books. My daughter has been able to get books out of this (without it toppling over on her) since she was old enough to crawl! I firmly believe that having books out and easy for her to access has made her the avid reader she is. I love, love, love this sling shelf system.

Promising review: "This is perfect for a nursery! I needed something that would display my daughter’s books while being easily accessible, but also space-saving. This was just that. It’s great quality, very easy to put together, and looks perfect in the small space I needed it for! I’d recommend to anyone!" —Abby M.

Get it from Amazon for $49.99(available in 13 styles).

25. A plush play mat with a thick quilted cushion and darling design that'll actually complement your living room's aesthetic rather than clash with those aggressively cheerful primary colors so much kid stuff is still covered in.

www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com

Promising review: "I’m so glad I found this play mat. I have been genuinely surprised at how comfy and cushioned it is. It has protected my baby’s head many times when she rolls over too quickly. It’s extremely easy to spot clean and doesn’t stain at all! I haven’t washed it in the machine yet, but I plan to let it air dry when I do, and I feel that would work best with it. The fabric is really soft, and the design is pretty! This is a great solution for anyone with hard floors and a curious baby who wants to crawl around. 10/10!" —Ashley

Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in four colors and five sizes).

26. A 360-degree swivel chair (!!!) so you can relax at the end of the day and spin around, looking at the home you have perfectly crafted to be all your own. 

www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com

Promising review: "I really love these chairs. They were very easy to put together. The screws and tools were provided, and assembly only took five minutes. They are sturdy and pretty and swivel very well. I think they are delightful, cozy, fun chairs at a reasonable price!" —Lori Lynn & Zeke

Get it from Amazon for $179.99+ (available in 19 colors).

27. A tripod floor lamp that'll project a small, subtle spotlight, helping you highlight your *Jellycat collection* in style. 

www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com

Promising review: "The size is great, and it is such a work of art in itself. It's very sturdy and adjustable. I love it." —Rhonda

Get it from Amazon for $89.99.

28. A jungle mural I am personally drooling over at this very moment. The faded, lived-in aesthetic is sure to make your wall look plucked straight out of a Victorian mansion. 

www.amazon.com

Promising review: "The mural came sooner than expected. My daughter and I cut the strips and laid them under a carpet to straighten them out. It went up well. It did not take long at all and it came out awesome." —Paula Harris

Get it from Amazon for $82.99 (available in several sizes and styles).

29. A set of floating bookshelves that'll add a lot of magic to your plain white walls while saving your minimal floor space from bulky bookshelves.

www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com

Each shelf holds up to 15 pounds, and reviewers recommend putting your largest, heaviest books at the bottom of each shelf for more support.

Promising review: "These are so much fun! We ordered the small size, which fits standard hardback books (approximately 5–7 hardbacks in my experience). They're a great way to add some extra storage to our very small home, and we've placed them in our hallway so people ask us about them all the time. I'd highly recommend!" —LaBuenaVidaMere

Get a small set of three from Amazon for $25.49+ (available in small and large sets).

30. A hammered glass ceiling light with brushed brass hardware and an iridescent glow — its diamond-like lighting effect is sure to dazzle everyone who sees it glittering in your living room. 

Amazon, www.amazon.com

Promising review: "I’ve never loved something from Amazon as much as I love this light fixture. We call it our disco hallway! It gives off great light, and as you can see in the photo (pictured above, right), it’s like a rainbow prism on the walls and ceiling, but beneath it is regular lighting, so it can be used in all types of rooms. Seriously, get it! If the pendant style would have worked in my dining room I would have gotten it for there as well. I’m obsessed." —Jesi

Get it from Amazon for $112.50+ (available in two sizes and four styles).

31. A pair of linen café curtains reviewers use both over their windows as a way to create privacy (while still getting light!) *and* as a gorgeous upgrade to unsightly storage spaces. If you find yourself glaring down at your litter box or the unorganized shoe storage beside your sofa, set these curtains up and hide that all away *while* making your living room look cottagecore cozy! 

www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com

Promising review: "Very pretty curtains! I love how they are thick enough for some privacy yet still let the sunshine in. I chose the taupe striped so I can transition my kitchen for the fall, but think they will look pretty all year long." —Stacy

Get them from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in18 colors/styles).

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