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Incorporate fragrant
fall touches

Few things take us to a new season quite
FROM SUMMER TO FALL like certain smells. Candles with scents like
ground cinnamon, chai, sandalwood, pecan
pie, and, of course, pumpkin spice, are
“scentsational” additions to any home.

Consider adding lighting

The days are slowly but surely getting
shorter, meaning you may want to think
about putting additional lighting around
the interior and exterior of your home.
Even something as simple as tea lights on
your kitchen table or small lanterns at your
doorstep could make a big difference in

adding a warmer tone and ensuring you can
see well in and around your home when
the sun sets.

Take inspiration from nature

Fall foliage is one of nature’s finest gifts, so
why not put it to use? Get crafty and save
IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY TO START home. Warmer colors like shades of red and orange money at the same time. Choose colorful
THINKING ABOUT SWITCHING UP are ideal, as they can really bring that fall touch leaves from your yard, and dry them by
YOUR DECOR IN TIME FOR FALL. into your living space. pressing between book pages, or for thicker
IN NO TIME, COLORS WILL BE leaves, consider safely ironing them for

SHIFTING, LEAVES WILL BE Use fall as an excuse to clean a few seconds between two layers of bed
FALLING, AND THE WEATHER WILL Spring-cleaning doesn’t need to be the only time you sheets. After your leaves dry, hang them in
BE TURNING. TAKE INSPIRATION take on decluttering. While you’re in the middle of inexpensive picture frames, gluing them in
FROM THE GREAT OUTDOORS AND taking down the old and putting up the new, clean place with Mod Podge or an acrylic spray.
SWITCH UP YOUR INTERIOR. your space as well. Dust off the mantel, sweep the You can also incorporate your dry leaves

floors, and ensure that you have a blank canvas going into a table centerpiece, or tie the stems with
Make easy switches into this interior transition. twine to create a festive garland.

Accents like throw pillows, cushions, and blankets
are great ways to add autumnal colors into your

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