Cinnamon, lavender, and orange – to me these are the scents of Fall. As the days grow shorter (and colder), I love to fill my home with fall scents (especially before I host guests). Here are my top 5 Ways To Fill Your Home With Fall Scents (easy and comforting!)…
5 Ways To Fill Your Home With Fall Scents
Fresh Flowers. Someone recently sent me fresh flowers to celebrate my next book and they filled my home with the nicest floral scent. Roses, carnations, daisies, baby’s breath…a simple yet lovely arrangement of cut fresh flowers. It was a light, fresh, smell that simply made me happy. And who doesn’t want a happy home?
Greenery. Wreaths, garlands, fresh cuttings (think: pine, fir, cedar) – these smells all remind me of holiday time. Greenery can easily be bought at flower shops, hardware stores and even grocery stores. Remember that greenery does dry out so do not place them near working chimneys or burning candles because they could be a fire hazard.
GLAD Odour Guard® Bags with febreze™ Freshness. The bags are available in a variety of sizes and two scents –fresh clean and lavender – all bags are equipped with an Easy-Tie closure, so when your bag is full, you just tie, grab, toss and you’re done. Great for parties because you want your house smelling fresh and clean…not like trash.
Simmering Potpouri. Simmering potpouri is one of my favourite ways to fill my home with fall scents. You might remember my DIY Orange and Cloves Air Freshner post a while back. Natural, easy, and economical simmering some of the spices your already have in your kitchen pantry with water is a good way to get your home smelling awesome fast. Try simmering: cinnamon, cranberries, cloves, orange peels, or star of anise.
Scented candles. Need a perfect afternoon? Light a scented candle (I like apple spice scents), cuddle up on the couch with your kids and snuggle under a blanket while watching a family movie. Your home will be filled with great smells and greater family memories. Just keep the candles out of reach of small children (I put mine on the fireplace mantel).
Other ways to eliminate odour and keep your home smelling fresh: sprinkle baking soda in gym bags, put dirty diapers in GLAD Easy-Tie Small Kitchen Compostable Bags, air out wet boots, open a window on a warm day to freshen the air.
Lois Alter Mark says
I love all those fall scents, too. I had no idea Glad made scented bags. Will have to check them out!
Jennifer Williams says
I love Fall Scents. I diffuse oils that help keep our home smelling like Fall/Christmas. Those scents are just warm and inviting.
Erica @ Healthy Family Matters says
Fall scents are awesome! I diffuse a variety of essential oils including Orange during this time of year.
casavilorainteriors says
fall scents are the best! I try to bring them in my home
LifeAsAConvert says
Scented candles and wax cubes are my go-to house scent fillers. I use candles in my bathroom (small ones) but wax cubes in the larger areas.
avetaar says
I really love baking cookies at Christmas time and the scents coming from my oven. Scented candles are my favorite too!
Sarah Bailey says
What some fantastic idea – I love having cut flowers in the home and always have a candle burning of a night – find it very relaxing.
celebbabylaundry says
I love scented candles, especially vanilla or pumpkin; it’s so good!
Ann BAcciaglia says
I love scented candles and have lots of them in my house during the holidays. It helps freshen the air and make the room feel festive.
toughcookiemommy says
I love fall scents and often light scented candles around the house. I love all of these ideas.
Jillian says
All those scents smell amazing. I also love peeling oranges they just smell so good!!
Marielle Altenor says
I love when I have people over and they compliment on how nice my house smells. I try to always have a Scentsy warmer going. I really like the idea of simmering potpouri to give your home a nice fresh scent.
Amber NElson says
Fall is my favorite time of year and the scents are amazing!
Stacey- Travel Blogger says
I always love adding fresh flowers! Candles make for a fresh room too!
coolchillmom says
we always simmer scents
and of course lots of candles too
Aisha Kristine Chong says
Scents by the use of fresh flowers will always be my favorite!
Lois Jones says
Fall is my favorite time of year and I love all the scents that go with it!
Lisa Rios says
I always love fresh flower arrangements that makes the house fresh and gives a pleasant mind & great smell as well. I love all these fall scents idea. I love the lavender scent and it seems to be easy to use. Will have to check them out!
katrinagehman says
those are great tips. I try to use essential oils to scent my house as the artificial ones give me headaches.
Liz Mays says
At this time of year, I really love simmering potpourri. I also like using warmers!
Carly Anderson (@lipglosscrayons) says
These are all great ways to bring the fall scents inside! I never thought about using garbage bags, though! I love the scented ones.
Amanda McMahon says
Fall isn’t the fresh season of Spring but it still has some wonderful scents!
kathy downey says
I try to always have a Scentsy warmer going in my home all the time !