Martha Stewart's T.J. Maxx Pillows Are The Secret to Making Fall Decor Look Expensive for Under $20 – They're Demure, Yet Playful

We're on the hunt for the chicest seasonal decor, and the expert's needlepoint cushions might just be the winner for on look and price point

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The best seasonal decor is a more autumn-inspired take on furnishings you already have in your home, for an organic, complete feel. That's why Martha Stewart's pumpkin colored needlepoint pillows from T.J. Maxx are my favorite autumn accent.

These charmingly understated cushions are both elevated and playful, making them the perfect pick to add a taste of fall to your sofa or armchair. As opposed to traditional Halloween decor, they are designed to fit into your pre-existing design scheme, layered amongst your favorite decorative pillows and throw blankets. I like how the needlepoint design brings in a feeling of tradition, while the seasonal designs feel more whimsical.

Even better, the diamond pattern design can remain out for months, transitioning effortlessly from early fall to halloween, to Thanksgiving. Better yet, it's under $20 from T.J. Maxx for something that looks so specialty.

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To style this throw pillow, I would recommend layering it on your sofa. Mixed with other cushions and blankets, the look will feel more understated. Alternatively, it would be a pretty bedroom accent. If placed in the front of your decorative pillows (especially on a white bed!) it would add an elegance to your sleep space.

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From different shapes of cushions to delightfully neutral faux pumpkins, Martha Stewart's new T.J. Maxx collection delivers no matter what your seasonal style looks like. Here are our editors' picks.


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Sophie Edwards
News Editor

Sophie is a writer and News Editor on the Celebrity Style team at Homes & Gardens. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly passionate about researching trends and interior history. She is an avid pop culture fan and has interviewed Martha Stewart and Hillary Duff.

In her free time, Sophie freelances on design news for Westport Magazine and Livingetc. She also has a newsletter, My Friend's Art, in which she covers music, culture, and fine art through a personal lens. Her fiction has appeared in Love & Squalor and The Isis Magazine.

Before joining Future, Sophie worked in editorial at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens brand. She has an MSc from Oxford University and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.