Fall awakens the senses in many ways. The new, brightly, colored leaves, temperatures cooling, but most noticeable are the scents of fall. The scents of trees, spices, ginger, apples, baking, and how could we forget pumpkin. Where summer scents are focused on outdoors, calling to mind sand and sea, fall scents remind us of home, bringing back nostalgic memories. The scents encourage us to spend more time at home and to feather our nest, making it cozier. So, grab a blanket as we explore unique ideas to bring these fall scents into YOUR home.
DIY Ideas for Fall Scents with Whole, Natural Ingredients
These are simple ideas for creating your own personalized DIY fall scents at home with items that you no doubt have in your kitchen right now. Making homemade fall scents is as easy as boiling water. Start by simmering on low heat 2-4 cups of water in a saucepan on the stove-top and then add in your choice of ingredients from the list below.
Another option is to use a Crockpot on low setting, or put your mixture in a baking dish in the oven on low heat 250-300F, then turn it off when it comes to temp, and the heat will keep the mixture warm, filling your home with the scents of fall. Below I’ve listed ideas for ingredients to add to your water.
Choose any of the ingredients listed to mix or match creating your own personal scent, that is uniquely you. Experiment with different combinations and see which is your favorite! The best part is, that these natural, whole food ingredients are a healthier choice than breathing the artificial ingredients in some commercial scents.
Add fruit such as: apples, cranberries, oranges, raisins. Also add spices such as: anise, bay, cinnamon, cloves, coffee beans, ginger, lavender, nutmeg, rosemary, vanilla, or pumpkin pie spice.
But Wait, There Are More Easy DIY Tips
Baking is my favorite way to make my home smell amazing. Give it a try! Try a seasonal favorite such as baking an apple pie, making apple cider, or apple butter. Any combination of apple and cranberries is an amazing fall scent.
Scented pinecones are another unique way to enjoy the scents of fall and cozy up your space. Fall scented pinecones are usually for sale in hobby stores or grocery stores. I know my local Trader Joe’s has had AMAZING smelling ones out front by the pumpkin display.
Open the windows! This one is so simple, sometimes it’s easy to overlook. Bring in that crisp, autumn air to cozy up your space. There is nothing like a fresh, crisp, breeze to bring fall inside your home space.
No Time to DIY
When you are pressed for time or just not one for spending time in the kitchen, that’s okay because there are endless fall scents available for every budget, that will still make your home space smell like Grandma’s kitchen in no time. I have listed some of my favorite scents and with a link where you will find them to save you time shopping. I will also include wall plug-ins and diffusers since some apartments don’t allow candles, or when space is limited, so you will have lots of options in that case too.
I recommend this fall scented reed diffuser set with scents that include a great combination of apple, orange, pumpkin, clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Need I say more?
This diffuser oil is fantastic and a bit pricey, but who can resist pumpkin spice for fall? Your home will smell like a PSL 24 hours a day.
This candle is a great option for a mid-range price. Scents include cider, nutmeg, cinnamon, and clove, plus it’s USA made.
And my last candle recommendation is my absolute favorite candle. This brand of candle is amazing. You will love that they are highly concentrated, making them fill the entire room with scent, and this brand makes scented candles with such a distinctive combinations. Definitely check them out. It’s still in the mid-range price category, plus you can repurpose the basket later.
Bargain Basement Buys
Whether you are short on time or a little short in the wallet, these basic but faithful sidekicks will not let you down. They do the job and you get more bang for your buck. You can’t go wrong with the apple cinnamon or the pumpkin spice, always a classic.
Whatever you method (or methods) you choose to try, may they bring fall indoors to your home space and you take a moment to breathe it in savor it.
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