Enthusiasts for the decor of the harvest season have been going wild for a faux pumpkin wreath found at Pottery Barn despite its high price tag.
But savvy shoppers know money can be saved by finding "dupes" or copycat items that look nearly identical but cost way less, like this nearly identical one from At Home.
See how to score your own pumpkin garland for less than the sold-out original from Potter Barn.
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Pottery Barn
Price: $89
The faux pumpkins are crafted from corn husks and layered on a pinewood base to create a lovely seasonal wreath for your door or mantle. These garlands are so popular that they are already sold out — but the dupes might be better (and so much cheaper) anyway!
At Home
Price: $24.99
The faux pumpkins on this wreath are crafted from fabric rather than corn husks but are layered in the same pattern to create a nearly identical garland from a visual perspective. Best of all, they're $65 less than the more fragile corn husk version.
Michael's
Price: $2.99 - $45
This DIY option requires some assembly, but miniature corn husk pumpkins can also be purchased in packs of three. We estimate it would take roughly 15 packs to recreate the full-size garland, but one of the great things about crafting your own decorations is you can make them whatever size you want.
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Bottom line
If you're hoping to get your hands on Pottery Barn's faux pumpkin wreath, it may be too late — but other options cost less anyway. Sometimes, the best way to save money is to look for product dupes or to buy the base materials and create your own copycat crafts. If you're good at it, it could even be a way to make some extra money on the side.
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