Just like pulling your favorite boots from the back of the closet, there's something so satisfying about giving your home a seasonal refresh. For me, that means folding up the linen quilt and pulling out a chunky knit throw to display on the couch. Swapping in a velvet pillow or lighting a warmly scented candle makes the whole room instantly feel cozier and more inviting.

To help you channel that fall state of mind, we asked PEOPLE editors and writers to share their favorite seasonal swaps (and a few from their moms, too) — the little updates they make at home when the air turns crisp. From layering blankets to switching out throw pillows, these are the comfort-boosting, mood-lifting pieces we return to every year.

Ahead, see the small changes that give our homes that fall feeling, no

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