Dollar Tree Treasures #39: Fall Finds and Ornate Mirror

September 30, 2026

Welcome to Dollar Tree Treasures #39! Dollar Tree stores are a great go-to spot for many DIY home decor enthusiasts on a budget. 

 

orange pumpkin mug

Stick around while I share my Dollar Tree insider knowledge with you as I find new and noteworthy Dollar Tree items that you, too, can use to beautify your home. 

I know not all Dollar Tree stores carry the same merchandise at the same time. Even so, it's my hope that what you read about here in my Dollar Tree Treasures posts will inspire you to keep an eye out for similar items that you can use in your own home or as part of your own DIY decor projects.  

Scotch Brite leafy clean leaf shaped dish sponge

Being a sucker for anything fall, I "fell" hard for this Scotch Brite  "Leafy Clean" scrub sponge. I mean, how cute is that?  

  bright orange maple leaf sponge on soap dish

Knowing me I'll just use it as a pop of fall color displayed on the kitchen counter!   

Dollar Tree 3-pack expanding sponges fall patterns

They also had this pack of three Pop Up Sponges that were sporting colorful fall designs. I've never used pop up sponges but have always wanted to try them. Do you have any experience with these?

orange pumpkin shaped coffee mug fall decor

Then I almost lost it when I saw this pumpkin mug. 

While I was tempted to buy multiples, I restrained myself and only bought one. Which is saying a lot for me.

 Target orange pumpkin mug


I could tell it was quality made, and then bam -- I found it at Target online for $16.00. I'll take my $1.25  pumpkin mug, thank you! They were literally the same.

white saucer black skeletons small plate

I also found this adorable skeleton plate that worked perfectly as the pumpkin mug's saucer. It's also something cute to display on its own. Too cute. And again, for $1.25, I have absolutely no complaints. 

Dollar Tree ornate gold mirror on mantel

Lastly, one item not related to fall decor. I could not believe when I found this ornate gold-ish mirror, hiding in the frames section. Granted, the mirror frame is made of lightweight plastic. But who needs to know that?

 fancy gold wall mirror on mantel with vase and candles

Its style matches some other mirrors already displayed throughout my home, like this Anthropologie Gleaming Primrose Mirror Dupe on the living room mantel. 

ornate gold mantel mirror

It also mirrors (get it?) another gilded ornate tabletop mirror that currently sits on my bedroom mantel.

back side of Dollar Tree gold mirror

The back of the Dollar Tree mirror even has a removable piece of cardboard like you would see on the back of a picture frame, so if you prefer you can use it as a frame for favorite prints or pictures!

If I ever decide it needs a glow up, I can easily add some Rub 'n Buff and give it a punch of brighter gold.  

For instructions on how to do do glow-ups on any gold picture frame or mirror, you can visit:

 1. Anthropologie Primrose Mirror dupe, as seen above;


ornate scrolly gilded Tuscan mirror 

2. Thrifted Tuscan Mirror Transformation 

 two gold mirrors on mantel

 3. Upgraded Gold Mirror

gold leaf gilded mirror on mantel

4. Gold Leaf Rub 'n Buff Mirror DIY

I still have some vintage thrift store mirrors that I'll be touching up with some Rub 'n Buff.  

Have you ever transformed a mirror that just needed a little something? Glowing them up is super rewarding - take it from me, I know!  

Well, that's it for today, friends! 

I hope you enjoyed reading about 
 Dollar Tree Treasures #39 
 and that I've inspired you in some way. 

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Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

Kathleen,
I grabbed a similar mirror that went viral on social media in Dollar Tree...I love that leafy sponge and will definitely be looking for one...I have been seeing on numerous FB reels that they put out a new line of orange pumpkin dishes and mugs which re really pretty...I was told by a manager in one of our Dollar Tree stores that merchandise will vary due to the size of the store....Thanks for sharing!!
Hugs,
Deb
Debbie-Dabble Blog

Junkchiccottage said...

The mirror is gorgeous. Love the sweet fall things you found. I was just at Dollar Tree and they had some beautiful fall serving pieces, plates glasses etc. Gotta love the dollar tree. Have a good week. Hugs. Kris