Awaken Your Home With Autumn's Aromas!
by Gail McCauley
Description: How to create the scent of autumn in your home decor.
Fall is fast approaching and along with the new season, we
associate
several of autumns traditions. One of my autumn favorites
are the spicy,
aromatic scents that brings to mind the fall season.
Every year
we are treated to these pungent fragrances in craft and
departments stores and
at Halloween parties, just to name a few! If you are like
me and crave these
spicy scents, you will be pleased to know that there are many
simple and inexpensive
ways to fill your own home with autumn's crisp aromas!
Scented potpourri is available in many of falls favorites,
such as cinnamon, apple,
spice and pumpkin scents. Consider sprinkling a handful in
tiny baskets,
terracotta pots or even teacups! Spread throughout your
home! Potpourri containers can be placed in full view
on decorative shelves
or tables, or hidden in inconspicous places if you only want to
smell
the aroma.
Air fresheners can be purchased in aerosol sprays, solids,
plug ins
and even as inserts to place inside toilet tissue holders.
Air fresheners
permeate your closets, bathrooms, mudrooms and any area of your
home, bringing
falls delicious aromas!
Spicy scented candles can be purchased just about everywhere
now, from
candle shops and craft stores, to craft fairs and department and
discount
stores. Depending on the size candle you choose, the largest
candles can burn
for up to 50 hours or longer. I recommend candles that are
self contained
in glass jars. These candles have lids and are safer to use
when there
are children in your home. An extra treat: after your
candle has been
used up, clean out the wax at the bottom of the jar. You
can use the glass container
for storing cotton balls and toiletries in your bathroom or paper
clips
and gadgets in your kitchen!
Finally, your own "home made" goodies deliciously scent your
kitchen
and dining area. Simmering spiced tea or warm apple cider
with cinammon
sticks are some traditional favorites. Who can resist the
aroma of freshly
baked gingerbread cookies or homemade apple pie, fresh from the
oven!
As the warm days of summer draw to a close, we can celebrate
the coming
of autumn and greet our families and guests to scrumptious aromas
that
hint at the spicy scents that lay ahead in the months to come!
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