The never-ending cycle of holidays can be exhausting at times, but then, CHEVRON PUMPKINS! And I'm pulled right back into the fray. Target has their Halloween decor out in the dollar bins and there's a lot of cuteness for your upcoming festivities. It's the first spot we hit on our Target runs (me and the little guy) to pick up seasonal items, as well as toys, stickers, craft supplies and candy (oh yes). Sometimes I feel like it should be called the "three dollar spot" instead of "one dollar" because many of the cute items I gravitate towards cost $3, but I'm okay with that for now. Ghoulish mason jars, string lights, shabby chic signs, festive votives, pumpkin stamps and stickers, it's all there and so affordable.

Sometimes I feel like I'm living on the wrong coast, because as much as I love classic New England style, I'm obsessed with the ease and warmth of modern California-casual decor. Case in point: Every time Glitter Guide founder Taylor Sterling posts a peek of her L.A. home on Instagram (@taylorsterling), I swoon. I love the lightness, the soft pinks and muted tans, the Southwest references and the warm-weather plants like cacti and fiddle leaf figs that still feel really exotic to this East Coast via Midwest girl. If you share my obsession, read on for budget-friendly decor items and furniture that will help you get Taylor's look in your own living room...