Autumn is a wonderful season, warmer days left over from summer, crisp mornings, the golden light in the afternoon and the satisfying crunch of leaves on the ground. Sometimes it's good to bring a bit of the Autumn magic indoors. You don’t have to be a professional florist, great at DIY or own a country cottage to make your home feel like autumn. Here are some simple ideas.
Foliage finds!
Starting with the obvious: foliage. You know those branches of colourful leaves you see in every autumn Pinterest photo? They’re basically free decor. Go for a walk and look for branches with yellow, red, and orange leaves. Snip or pick up a few (ethically of course, no stripping your neighbour’s trees) and pop them in a vase. If you don’t have a vase, even an old jar or a jug works. If you want them to last longer, you can lightly spray them with hairspray to keep the leaves from curling too quickly.
Foraged flower arrangements!
If you’re lucky enough to live somewhere with wildflowers still clinging on into autumn, grab a few! Things like dried grasses, seed pods or even weeds can look stunning once they’re in a nice arrangement. Mix them with your colourful leaves for a natural look. The great thing about dried flowers and grasses is they last forever, so you can keep them up through the whole season and beyond.
Pinecones!
Pinecones are autumn’s answer to baubles and they’re everywhere. They look great piled in a bowl, scattered along a mantle or added to a basket. If you want to get a bit crafty but still keep it simple you can. Dust them lightly with white paint or spray for a frosted effect. Tie a bit of twine or ribbon around the top for hanging. Add a drop of cinnamon or clove essential oil so they smell amazing.
Bowls of autumn goodness!
Sometimes it’s not about arranging things perfectly it’s about embracing the abundance. Get yourself a big bowl or basket and fill it with: Mini pumpkins or squashes, pinecones, conkers (horse chestnuts), dried orange slices and cinnamon sticks. You don’t have to overthink it just toss them in and give it a fluff.
Autumn garlands!
A garland is one of the easiest ways to add seasonal charm to a room. You can buy them of course but making one yourself is simple. Thread some string through dried leaves or tie on pinecones, dried fruit slices and little bunches of herbs like rosemary. Hang it across your mantle, doorway, or even along your shelves.
Scent matters too!
Nature isn’t just about what you see it’s what you smell too. That crisp air and earthy leaf scent might not be possible to bottle but you can get close with a simmer pot! Fill a saucepan with water, add orange slices, a cinnamon stick, cloves and maybe a sprig of rosemary. Let it simmer gently on the hob, topping up with water as needed. Your whole house will smell like a hug.
Before you go running out with a big basket remember to be respectful. Don’t take plants from protected areas, avoid picking anything in huge quantities and always check for bugs before bringing it indoors. Also be mindful of what might be toxic if you have pets or small children things like berries and conkers can be dangerous if eaten so display them somewhere out of reach.
Next time you head out for a stroll take a bag with you. Grab a branch of leaves here, a pinecone there and maybe a few conkers if you spot them.
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