Get ready to welcome autumn into your home with B&M's £7 buy that adds a warm glow to living rooms & set to go viral
The bargain homeware buy has already been spotted in stores across the UK, with fans calling it a 'perfect autumn vibe' for cosy nights in.
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B&M's Harvest Home Light-Up Paper Pumpkin is the perfect way to welcome autumn into your home.
This oversized glowing pumpkin adds a cosy seasonal touch, filling your living room or bedroom with a warm autumnal glow.
The stylish paper design makes it perfect for displaying on shelves, windowsills, or even as a centrepiece on your dining table.
At just £7, it's a budget -friendly way to bring cosy seasonal charm into your home without breaking the bank.
Shoppers reckon it's set to sell out fast, so you'll need to be quick if you want one for your living room.
It comes in a vibrant orange for that classic autumn look.
At approximately 38 x 34cm, it's big enough to make a statement.
It runs on three AA batteries, so you can place it anywhere without messy cables.
Other decor pieces
B&M's shelves are already stocked with ornaments perfect for giving your home that seasonal makeover that is also budget-friendly.
Celebrate autumn with this adorable Small Fabric Pumpkin decoration - for just £1.50 each.
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Perfect for placing on table tops, mantels, or cosy nooks, it comes in six assorted colours.
No haunted house is complete without a scarily cute taupe pumpkin decoration.
These little pumpkins look great on the trick-or-treaters' table or as a charming Halloween ornament around the home - and will only set you back £3.
Their Ceramic Pumpkin Candle is a great value essential for any home, providing a warm, relaxing light.
Available in cream and orange, it is now 50% off at just £1.50 each.
Top tips on getting dressed up for Halloween
By Abby McHale, Fabulous' Deputy Fashion Editor
Halloween is the perfect opportunity to get dressed up, take on a different persona and have fun with your look.
These days, celebrities provide the perfect inspiration for costumes, however, they also have a team of stylists, makeup artists and endless bounds of cash at their disposal.
So how do you make an outfit like theirs work for you?
A lot of stars make their outfits look sexy and your lingerie drawer is the perfect starting point.
You can use anything from a bra, fishnet tights, stockings and suspenders to add to your look, then depending on the look you're going for add makeup according.
I.e wearing a black bodice and tights, add some red lipstick and dark eyes for a vampy look.
The rest of your wardrobe can be more inspiring than you think too - for example a plain black can be a perfect base for your costume.
If you are however happy to spend a bit of money on your Halloween costume but are running out of time then Amazon is your go too, there are so many costumes to choose from with many sitting under its Prime next day delivery option.
Or if you're wanting to see what the in store shops have to offer, look to the supermarkets and budget stores such as B&M, Poundland and Primark which are still full of accessories and clothing to fulfil your Halloween wishes.
Cleaning range
B&M has also brought a range of cleaning products that will leave your home smelling like a pumpkin-spiced haven.
The retailer is selling everything from washing-up liquid to floor cleaner to get your house ready for the cosy season ahead.
Shoppers are raving about B&M's pumpkin spiced- scented Elbow Grease washing-up liquid.
They also have a limited edition Elbow Grease Scrub Mate orange sponge to match, plus some orange washing-up gloves to replace your usual bright yellow ones.
Some have spotted Fabulosa's new pumpkin-inspired creations.
The range, which is available to shop in Heron and B&M stores from just £1, consists of 750ml Multi-Purpose Cleaners, 1L Floor Cleaner, and 500ml Concentrated Multi-Purpose Cleaner.
Shoppers can pick from three different pumpkin scents for the collection.
The trio of indulgent new aromas have each been specially developed by the brand's team of expert scentmakers to invigorate the senses and encourage homeowners to adore their chores.
They are Spiced Pumpkin, Perfect Pumpkin and Honey Pumpkin.
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