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1. A gauze sun playmat — this hand-quilted mat is made with soft, breathable organic cotton *and* it's machine washable! Get this and add a little sunshine to playtime, even when you're indoors.
This item is handmade in India using 100% organic cotton muslin and is GOTS certified. It has a 100% polyester fill.
Get it from West Elm for $59.
2. A shelf sunbeam made of pampas grass for folks who want the warmth of the sun in their home without the bright yellow aesthetic.
Promising review: "This was really easy to assemble (though a little messy). I really love it and think it looks beautiful on the shelf in my guest bedroom. I would definitely recommend it!" —Amy Roderick
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
3. A sunshine quartz candle with pyrite, clear quartz, and honey calcite. The soy-based formula is gonna smell like honeysuckle and jasmine with top notes of lemon and ginger. It's also filled with sparkling dust, making the candle shimmer as it burns. Somehow this small business managed to put sunshine in a cup!
This LA-based small business has a collection of crystal-filled candles and unique raw stones.
Promising review: "The packaging is so nice and the crystals in the candles are so beautiful! Each candle smells AMAZING and lasts a long time. The scents are strong but not too strong which makes them perfect for long time use. I can tell time and care goes into these candles. These are perfect at night with a hot chocolate and a book. The overall vibes from the candle are GREAT. I got one for my friend as a gift and they absolutely love it too. I would recommend these candles and will definitely be buying more!" —Kiarra Heskett
Get it from Oula Crystal Co on Etsy for $39.95.
4. A floral flush mount ceiling light with a sunburst pattern and gold details with glass flower petals. This piece is so lovely it's sure to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside every time you flip on your light switch.
5. A bamboo beaded curtain that'll help break up rooms in your home without making things feel closed off or claustrophobic.
Promising review: "This is a beautiful design. I love the eclectic touch it brings to my small apartment." —BeckaSuzanne
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $69.
6. A mini disco ball so you can use actual sunlight as a source of decor! Place this in a window and enjoy the light show it produces every time the sun hits it just right.
Promising review: "My apartment gets very little sunlight, but every single night I look forward to when the sun sets so I can watch the light dance around the room. This simple little mirrored ball has brought me so much joy. Definitely recommend! Yes, there are areas where the mirror pieces are applied a little haphazardly but it’s mostly at the bottom and quite frankly I don’t care considering how affordable this thing is." —Holly
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in three colors).
7. A floor-length mirror that TikTok is going positively bonkers over. The frame is coated in a faux-looking suede material, giving it an extra cozy touch. Place this in front of a window so the sun can beam off of it and get you feelin' all happy and squiggly inside!
Check out a TikTok of this strokeable mirror.
Promising review: "Obsessed!! I was nervous to buy this when it first came out but it arrived perfectly in tact and is absolutely beautiful. The border is like a velvet suede and looks SO nice." —Elizabeth P. Galvis
Get it from Amazon for $199.99.
8. A soft wall hanging because the beige-cream-ivory nursery trend is still going strong and adding a cozy (matching) touch might be just the thing you need to make your child's nursery all their own.
This item is made with sustainably sourced cotton in a Fair Trade Certified™ facility.
Get it on sale from West Elm for $39.99 (originally $79).
9. Vibrant porcelain bowls with mismatched patterns that'll, naturally, make every meal more summery and colorful. Looking at you, oatmeal.
Promising review: "These are beautiful bowls. I love bright colors and patterns. I loved these bowls the minute I laid my eyes on them. They are thick porcelain with great details. They are fine to place in the dishwasher and work well in the microwave. They seems very durable, they’ve completely lived up-to my expectation." —Kawaii halstead
Get six from Amazon for $26.42+ (available in three sizes).
10. A bright yellow bar cart so you can mix up a delish Malibu Sunset while basking in the glow of your own little slice of Margaritaville.
Promising review: "This is a great little rolling bar cart on my patio for beach towels and drinks!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $55.80+ (available in four colors).
11. An acrylic plant hanger that'll give your precious plants the daylight they deserve and let YOU show off your impressive cactus collection at the same time.
This comes pre-assembled and secures with a single fastener.
Indoor Window Gardens is a small, family-owned business based in Pickens, South Carolina.
Promising review: "Not only do these shelves look amazing and give me so much more room for my plants but the customer service is amazing! I forgot to order extensions with my order so I contacted the shop and they helped me by making a special listing for the extensions. They placed them in my original order so everything came together. If you’re looking for a window shelf this is it!!" —Jamie Miner
Get it from Indoor Window Gardens on Etsy for $66.60+ (available in three styles and mounting options).
12. A cotton tablecloth sure to lift up your dining room with a new bright and cheery touch.
13. A squirrel and bird photograph featuring some a-corny cuties — find your favorite photos from this collection and you can bring some much needed outdoor whimsy into your everyday.
To learn more about how these photos come to life, watch this video on David M. Bird's Instagram account. It's real-life magic. BTW, patience is a virtue with these pictures. They are made to order and can take up to four weeks to ship. But just look at them, they are clearly worth the wait!
Professional toy maker and photographer, David M. Bird, started his small business by creating Becorn characters. Now a freelance artist, Bird spends his time making one-of-a-kind photographs with real animals interacting with his little critter creations. This small biz is based in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.
Get the squirrel and the bird print for $50+ (available in four sizes and three materials), both from David Bird.
14. A sunbeam rug specifically made to be nursery-friendly with a soft, low-pile design and easy-to-clean fibers. Let your little ray of sunshine learn to walk on their very own sunshine (rug).
This rug is made of 100% wool in a Fair Trade Certified™ facility.
Get it from West Elm for $299+ (available in two sizes).
15. A sheer linen panel — a sunny option for apartment dwellers who want to keep light in their apartment while blocking the view of the neighbor's bathroom window at the same time.
I'm speaking from experience here, get yourself curtains if the neighbors won't. BTW, Sand Snow Linen is located in Vilnius, Lithuania, and offers free worldwide express shipping.
Promising review: "We bought two amber panels for our bedroom and absolutely love them. They smelled like lavender right out of the package, and the color looks just like it does in the photos. The curtains let a good amount of light through, but still feel very private. Shipping took a while but considering it came from across the world, it was totally expected. I would happily purchase from them again!" —Kathryn Carlson
Get it from Sand Snow Linen on Etsy for $81.20+ (originally $90.23; available in 32 sizes and custom colors).
16. A cushioned bed frame that'll dazzle anyone who dreams of owning a bright, sun-drenched bedroom. Keep the room bright and white and that's exactly what you'll get! No dark wood or black bed frames in YOUR place. This'll easily slip over a box-spring and create a luxe look with minimal effort and cost.
See it in action on TikTok here.
Soft Frame is a woman-owned small business creating handmade bed frames and daybed slips. A box frame is required and not included, but here's a great option, if you need one. You can add the height of your bed frame in the customization box.
Promising review: "I was looking online for months after moving trying to find a new bed frame. I wanted my bed to look and feel like a cloud without having just a mattress on the floor. Happy I finally found something unique, affordable, and was able to support a small local business. I absolutely love my bed frame, it came in no time and just as described. Would highly recommend! Thank you so much!" —violet modesty
Get it from Soft Frame on Etsy for $479.99+ (available in five sizes and seven colors).
17. Or a bright yellow bed frame if you wanna feel tucked in by the sun itself.
18. A hook pillow for design-minded folks who know these will go ~swimmingly~ with the rest of their colorful, maximalist decor.
Promising review: "Gorgeous, statement making pillow art." —Rebecca H.
Get it from Jungalow for $49 (grab the partner pillow here).
19. A loveseat sofa that'll look equal parts plush and elegant in your study. I don't know how they've managed it, but this *treasure* seems both vintage and timeless. I can't stop thinking about how cool this'd look as the one bright piece around a dark academia aesthetic!
Promising review: "This couch came exactly as described. It was easy to put together. It's firm but comfortable and sturdy. The material is soft and looks nice. I do wish the back was a little higher but all in all it's great for the price. I am happy with my purchase." —K
Get it from Amazon for $507 (available in five colors).
20. A prismatic window film to cast gorgeous rainbows in your living space whenever the sun shines through, as well as add a bit of privacy from nosy neighbors (who don't need to see you dancing around in your rainbow-lit house).
Promising review: "I can't tell you how surprised and delighted we were at the rainbow effect this film has. I bought it to make a window overlooking the street more private, and I thought I would appreciate seeing the rainbow colors on the window itself. But then when the light was shining on it at the right angle, it cast these beautiful rainbow colors on the wall. So I bought a second roll to put on one of our master bedroom windows that overlooks our neighbor's patio so I don't have to draw the curtains. In the morning now, the light comes in at just the right angle to pass through the rainbow prism and cast beautiful rainbow colors on the wall. And the bed. And the cat." —J. B.
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 11 sizes).
21. A sunset projection lamp for some soothing light therapy every night — letting you enjoy a sunset even if the view from your window is the brick wall from the building next door.
22. A floral panel curtain to add some dreamy cottagecore details to your home worthy of their very own Beatrix Potter story. Put these up to give your home some depth while still letting the sun shine through.
Promising review: "These are fantastic and everything I had hoped they would be. The fabric is like a light canvas. It’s a heavy feeling fabric but it won’t weigh a curtain rod down. They’re beautiful curtains...just buy them!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in eight sizes and nine styles).
23. A cotton knit duvet cover that'll give your bedroom the warm, earthy vibe you've been envisioning in your chicest of dreams.
And if you're looking for a great duvet to fill this cover, here's a hypoallergenic option that reviewers love!
Promising review: "I have been looking for a terracotta jersey knit duvet cover forever and took a chance with this one. The color is great, a dark terracotta/rust color. It’s soft, but if I had to be knit-picky it isn’t as soft as other jersey knit fabrics I have felt. Shipping was surprisingly fast and the size was perfect for my queen bed. Overall I am happy with my purchase." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $44.11+ (available in three sizes and 27 colors).
24. And finally, an abstract print for anyone who considers the sun a close, personal friend who deserves a portrait in their home among the family photos.
This small business specializes in bold, abstract prints and is located in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Promising review: "This print is absolutely gorgeous! The colors are rich and the overall quality is just perfect. To top it all off, the shop owner is incredibly kind. A real breath of fresh air. I'm looking forward to shopping here again and again." —Emily
Get it from Project Nord on Etsy for $17.82+ (available in six sizes, with or without a frame, and five frame colors).
When every dang room of your house looks summer-ready and sensational:
