8 Fall Items To Buy at Michaels

Fall decorating doesn't have to mean replacing everything on your shelves or buying enough pumpkins to fill the porch. Just as you look for ways to save on groceries, you can decorate for fall without making it a huge line item in your budget.

Michaels has options for each of those spots, along with pieces you can work into your existing decor. Start with the area you see most often, choose a few colors that go together, and build from there. These finds offer ways to bring autumn indoors without committing to a whole-room makeover.

Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $11.99

Stacked pumpkins give a seasonal display some height without requiring you to arrange several separate pieces. Regularly $29.99, this 12.5-inch accent could be the focal point of an entry table, with a shorter vase or framed photo beside it.

It's a useful option when everything on a surface sits at the same level. Adding one taller decoration can make the grouping feel more balanced.

Price: $7.99 

Pumpkins don't have to carry the whole fall decorating plan. Regularly $19.99, this 11-inch willow acorn offers another seasonal shape, and its woven look would fit alongside baskets or other natural-looking accents.

Place it on a mantel or sideboard where it has room to stand out. A simple grouping with a framed photo and a small arrangement could carry the space through Thanksgiving.

Price: $7.99 

A welcome sign is a natural fit for an entry table or the room where everyone gathers. Regularly $19.99 and standing 17 inches tall, this piece could anchor a seasonal arrangement rather than disappear among smaller accents.

Give it a clear spot where the message is easy to see. One pumpkin or a small vase beside it can help complete the display without hiding the lettering.

Price: $13.99

Plaid gives a room a fall feel without relying on a holiday message or pumpkin motif. Regularly $34.99, this 16-inch pillow could add pattern to a plain sofa or bring some variety to a chair with solid-colored cushions.

Choose one color from the plaid to repeat elsewhere in the room. A coordinating throw or tabletop accent can help the seasonal additions feel connected.

Price: $9.99

This cream faux pumpkin with orange leaf detailing brings warm fall color to an entry table, mantel, or dining room display. Measuring 6.22 by 9.65 inches, it's designed for indoor use. Regularly priced at $24.99, you can't beat this sale price for a unique pumpkin addition to your fall decor motif. 

Place it beside a small vase of branches or pair it with a wood or velvet pumpkin for varied textures. Leave a little space around it so the pattern stands out.

Price: $19.99 

This 50-inch by 60-inch cream knit throw is an option for anyone who wants softer textures without adding another orange accent. Regularly $49.99, the pom-pom details give it a decorative finish, while the neutral color leaves room for patterned pillows.

Drape it over a chair or fold it across the end of the sofa. Its appeal can extend beyond fall, giving you a piece to keep out after the Thanksgiving decorations come down.

Price: $8.79 

This 6-foot pennant garland brings a Thanksgiving message to a mantel, dining area, or gathering space. Regularly $21.99, it would work above a buffet where tabletop space needs to stay open for dishes.

Let the lettering be the main feature and keep nearby decorations minimal. A couple of pumpkins below it could finish the display without competing with the message.

Price: $14.99

This 15-inch premade arrangement brings warm rust tones and autumn foliage to an entry table, mantel, or dining room sideboard. At its regular price of $29.99, it may stretch the budget too thin, but at this sale price, it's a no-brainer addition.

Pair it with a cream pumpkin or wooden accents for a simple fall display, leaving space around it so the foliage stands out without making the surface feel crowded.

The most useful fall purchases are the ones that fill a specific gap in your home. Choose a garland for a bare mantel, a pillow for your favorite chair, or one tabletop accent for the entryway, then work it into what you already own.

You don't need everything on this list to make a room feel seasonal. A few coordinated pieces can carry your decorating through Thanksgiving while keeping both your spending and your storage needs manageable. Don't forget to use one of the best cash back credit cards for even more rewards.