There’s hardly anything better than walking around the house in December and thinking “it smells just like Christmas”. I absolutely love this feeling when you can smell the tree, scented candles and baked goods all throughout the house. Well, the same can be said for fall and yesterday morning, as I walked down my own stairs to the kitchen, I literally thought “it smells just like fall in here!”.
How is this so? By adding just the right touches of fall-ness to the place you call home. Don’t worry, these are all super simple and no fancy decorating required.
1. Pumpkin Scented Candles – Sprinkle the house with these and light often (kitchen + living room are most important for seasonal candles). Try also adding a complimentary hand soap in the kitchen or bathroom (I use this one).
Spiced Pumpkin – Yankee Candle
Pumpkin Candles – World Market
Mexican Pumpkin – World Maket
Boulangerie Jar Pumpkin Soufflé Candle – Anthropologie
2. Autumn Air Freshner – There is only one freshner listed here because this is hands down the only one you’ll ever need! Place by an entry way or in a front room and your entire house will smell just like fall.
Autumn Wallflower – Bath & Body Works
3. Baked Goods – You can make from scratch or try the one below for same great results.
Pumpkin Bread & Muffin Mix by Trader Joe’s – Just add eggs, oil & water. Some chocolate chips don’t hurt either. This is the best pumpkin bread I’ve ever tasted via mix and it’s the easiest too!
4. Fall Treats – Bowls of candy on coffee tables and by entry ways (think candy corn, kisses and anything bite sized for guests and yourself to enjoy all month long).
5. Fall Decor – Mini pumpkins, large pumpkins, wreaths, odds and ends by Pottery Barn (HALLOWEEN SALE). This is where you can add as little or as much as you want (detailed tablescapes aren’t for everyone, I know). I tend to go for more of a “fall pumpkin” theme as opposed to solely Halloween themed.
{Home Sweet Home}
How do you get your house ready for fall?
