11 Aldi Home Decor Finds To Add A Touch Of Fall Whimsy To Your Home

With autumn finally here, it's hard to resist the urge to buy anything and everything pumpkin spice-related, go out to a cider mill for apples and donuts, or enjoy the falling and changing leaves (before you have to rake them). For those who would rather appreciate the upcoming season from the warmth and comfort of their own home, raiding the Aldi Finds aisle for the cutest and most affordable fall-themed decor may be a better way to ring in autumn. 

From hard-to-resist scents from its Kirkton House and Huntington Home candles, to its adorable and fun-shaped Crofton serveware, Aldi is home to a wide range of high-quality and affordable home items that are often considered dupes to some big-name brands. Since the store's "Aisle of Shame" section is constantly rotating, here's a list of must-have seasonal items to snag when you see them or keep an eye out for to add a touch of fall whimsy to your home, just in time for the season.

You can't go wrong with a classic pumpkin-shaped decorative pillow. Once the orange squash starts occupying store shelves, you know that fall is near. Evoke the feeling of spooky vibes and good times by adding these to your living spaces. The pillow can be added to a couch, mudroom bench, coffee tables, or anywhere else to pumpkin (spice) up a space. The Kirkton House Pumpkin Pillows come in a variety of colors, patterns, and sizes, including a jumbo size or a slightly smaller 11-inch size.

Another cozy vibe-inducer from the Kirkton House line is the Super Soft & Cozy Throw Blanket. For the ultra affordable price of $4.99, you can furnish your favorite relaxation spot with a festive throw. Need a cozy blanket to have on hand as you read a book and sip cider on the couch? The Books & Tea Super Soft & Cozy Throw Blanket and other autumnal patterns measure at 50 by 60 inches, making it a steal for the price. 

If the pumpkin-shaped pillows are a little too asymmetrical for your tastes, worry not! There are other decor pillows in the aisle of Aldi Finds worth buying. They may be a standard decorative pillow size, but there is nothing ordinary about these cushion patterns and prints. Choose from pillows with goofy gnomes, pumpkin patches, or even tufted cushions to spruce up your seating area for the season. Not into the whimsy? There are also Gray Plaid Harvest Decor Pillows or Green Plaid Harvest Decor Pillows that can be used all year round.

You can't fully welcome autumn into your home without snagging this classic and affordable Aldi home find. A seasonal staple and an item that frequents many Aldi must-have lists, the Kirkton House 3-Wick Candles are back in cozy fall scents. Among those shared by creators are Orchard Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin Cream Cookie, and Autumn Dreams, but it's almost a given that there will be other varieties of scents available at your local Aldi. At $4.49, these candles are known to be affordable dupes to Yankee Candles, and Bath and Body Works 3-wicks.

Aldi has brought back their Pumpkin Shaped Wood Fall Icon Candle for the autumnal season. The 25-ounce candle features 5 wicks to burn, all held in a pumpkin-shaped, rustic wood container. Use it as a standalone table decoration to add a pinch of pumpkin to your spaces, while filling your home with the scent of Sweet Pumpkin Pie or Fallen Leaves. Once burned through –- which might take a while –- you can repurpose and reuse the shell as a festive trinket holder or a catch-all container for any spooky knickknacks.

For a cheaper alternative to Le Creuset's Mini Pumpkin Cocotte, grab a few of Crofton's Pumpkin Bowls to serve your next casserole, soup, or side dish. Alternatively, use them to hold and serve mulled wines or hot ciders. These pretty pumpkins are easy to maintain and clean, are stain-resistant, and oven-safe. Sans the lid, the actual bowl can withstand temperatures up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. The seasonal serving ware comes in two sizes. The large bowl has a serving capacity of 2 quarts, while the smaller bowl can hold up to 0.8 quarts.

What can be more whimsical than a Crofton Pumpkin Gravy Boat? The condiment holder can be filled with other sauces and dining accoutrements. With a fill limit of 591 milliliters or 20 ounces, the squash-shaped serving ware can hold quite a bit of sauce. The body of the gravy boat is also dishwasher and microwave safe, so be sure to remove and hand wash the lid prior to adding this to your dish load. Enhance your seasonal serving game with this cute little dish and be the talk of the table during Thanksgiving dinner.

Draw all eyes to the table prior to placing food down with autumn-inspired Table Centerpieces. Measuring at 15 inches by 35 inches, these beautiful embroidered decor items add an extra touch of elegance to your dining setting. To avoid ruining the design and to ensure longevity and durability, it's recommended to hand wash these centerpieces. Choose from four different embroidered patterns featuring fall foliage or pretty pumpkins. These centerpieces can be paired with coordinating 6-pack cloth napkin sets that can also be found in the Aldi Finds section.

Every place setting needs cloth napkins to elevate it a level closer to elegance. A companion to the Kirkton House Table Centerpieces mentioned above, the brand's embroidered cloth napkins can turn a mundane dinner into a fancy one. Like Aldi's table decor counterpart, these napkins must be hand washed before and after use. Currently, Aldi offers the 17 by 17-inch serviettes in packs of 6 and in a handful of designs including Floral Vines, Neutral Pumpkins, and Pinecones & Leaves.

Greet guests outside of your humble abode with Fall Reversible Porch Signs featuring friendly ghosts, adorable gnomes, or elegant fall foliage. Standing at a whopping 47 inches tall, these wooden signs can be propped against a wall or hung on a hook with the attached rope. With the brand's reversible designs, you can get more bang for your $9.99 by adorning your porch with the side that rings in the season of fall or flip it to a spookier side in homage to Halloween. Choose from four varieties of fall festive and spooky designs.

While it has yet to be officially named this, fall should be designated as the start of soup season. With the Crofton Soup Mug with Lid, you can enjoy your favorite soup on-the-go or single-handedly while watching spooky films. The ceramic mug has a vented lid that will allow your soup to cool to sippable temperatures and prevent it from spilling. The soup sipper comes in four autumnal colors — white, green, fig, and orange — and can be filled with up to 20 ounces of soup. And yes, you can microwave, freeze, and throw it into the dishwasher.