Autumn is a special season, a moment for gathering your thoughts and turning inward. It can feel calm and restless at the same time: its warm colors and beautiful landscapes inspire new ideas, while the return to routine reminds us that the season of swimming pools and sun protection is over.
The creative ideas below bring that autumn atmosphere indoors. After all, every change of season is a good excuse not only to refresh the wardrobe, but also to rethink the decoration of the home.
Prepare the roasted chestnuts, sit in your favorite chair, pull a cozy blanket over your legs and start designing decorations with what nature offers at this time of year.
The Scent of Autumn
Materials
Orange peel
A sliced apple
Cinnamon sticks
Cloves
Vanilla extract
Water
How to make it
Put all the ingredients in a saucepan, preferably stainless steel, and add enough water to cover the citrus and spice mixture. Cover the pan, bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and let the fragrance fill the kitchen.
If you want to carry the scent into other rooms, pour a little of the fragrant water into small heat-safe containers. Keep an eye on the saucepan and set a reminder every 10 minutes so the water does not evaporate completely and the mixture does not burn.
You can keep the aromatic blend in the refrigerator for about a week and reuse it up to three times. Always check that it has not spoiled before using it again.
The scent of autumn
Decorative Branches
While browsing creative projects online, I came across several ideas using branches and immediately thought they were simple, refined and elegant.
A Vase with Branches
Materials
Branches found near trees or shrubs, without damaging nature
Glass containers
Strong glue or hot glue
How to make it
Cut the twigs to match the height of the container you have chosen, then attach them around the glass in a pattern that follows the shape of the vessel.
Candle Holders
Materials
Thin branches
A tall glass candleholder
Transparent gel wax for candles
Candles
How to make it
To create a composition similar to the one in the photo, place the branches along the inside of the bowl, pour in the gel wax and set a candle on top so that it appears to float.
Decorative branches
Branches with Leaves in a Thousand Colors
Here is another way to transform branches. It is fun to create colorful leaves from wrapping paper, magazine pages or cardstock. Draw leaf outlines in the size you prefer, cut them out and attach them to the branches with hot glue.
Branches with leaves in a thousand colors
Autumn Candles
This is a practical, quick idea that brings a hint of autumn into the home. Layers of dried fruit, corn and legumes can be used to decorate glass containers for candles.
Autumn candles
Pine Cone Ornaments
However you use them, pine cones are simple, natural decorations that add a rustic touch to any room.
Pine cone ornaments
Dried Oranges
Dried fruit is perfect for recreating an autumn atmosphere. Orange slices can flavor warm tea, decorate baskets and vases, or become part of a seasonal centerpiece.
Dried oranges
Leaf Lanterns
Materials
Leaves in warm colors, not too thick
Glue
A brush
Glasses
How to make it
Brush glue over the outside surface of the glass and apply the leaves before it dries. Finish with another light layer of glue.
Wait until everything is dry, then place a candle inside the lantern.
Leaf lanterns
Anna Lohan
Peter Dark
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