Fall, or Autumn as many of us choose to call this beautiful season, is upon us. I think the *official* time of it's beginning is tonight sometime, but for many areas of our country, it is already here! As I've gone through this week, the temperatures have dropped, I've seen the beautiful leaves changing, and the air just has a clean & crisp feel and scent to it.
This is the time when we need to turn the focus in our homes to cozying up for the upcoming colder months. Change out the wardrobes for warmer clothing and darker colors, pull out the afghans, blankets, and quilts, and change the very essence of our home.
I like to use different scented candles this time of year, in accordance with the season. Now, my favorite candles are the Yankee Candles, but I will use others. Some wonderful scents are on the grocer's shelves, and many candlemaker's live in my area and sell their wares at the local flea markets. Candy corn, coffee scents, apple and cinnamon scents, and of course, pumpkin scents, will all help to change the atmosphere in your home.
Lovely arrangements of foliage will also enable you to change the atmosphere of your home for the Autumn season. Sturdy wicker baskets of fall leaves with their resplendent colors, potted mums in their beautiful colors, spicy potpourri, pumpkins and gourds all work for the atmosphere intended. If you have small children, you can still decorate. Some of things I did when I had my daycare were wall hangings (think along the lines of wall quilts or quilted wall hangings), a display on the top of my entertainment center with fall leaves and gourds (there are some beautiful silk leaves that fit this purpose well), a change in my tablecloth, runner, and placemats, and even changing the pattern of your favorite paper towels will all add to your home decor.
Another way to bring the fall season indoors is to have a *Cocoa/Tea Basket* kept sitting on your kitchen counter or kitchen island. You know the spot - where everyone tends to congregate when coming home. Find a pretty basket and fill it with different cocoas and teas (your family's favorites), a bit of sugar or sweetener your family uses, some swizzle sticks (honey ones are great!), and even a small tin of cookies to enjoy with your beverages. There are also some delicious cider packs at the grocer's now that add just the right amount of spice to your life!
I hope these ideas have given you a start on celebrating this lovely time of the year. The time when we slow down a bit after a busy summer of fun and play, and get back into the business of family life at home more, learning, and loving.
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