I fail. I know I know. I seriously haven't posted in what.. two? Three weeks?
Two jobs and school lead to a very drowsy Bobbie.
Anywhos... Its Sleepy Sunday. A day of rest, worship, family. Whatever floats your boat.
Today's Sleepy Sunday topic will beeeeee.....
How to "Fall-ify" Your Home
I love my apartment. It may not be huge, but its my.. Well my and my boyfriend's (:D) apartment. As seasons change so do my decor and the smell of my rooms. Here are a few simple steps you can take to make your space more season friendly.
1. Scents
Scents are the strongest connection we have in tracing memories. Have you ever walked into an old home and suddenly remembered something from your childhood at your grandparents? Or perhaps you got a whiff of someones cologne/perfume and remembered what you did last summer (sorry for the pun.. :P)
I change the smell of my little space here using three key elements- Wallflowers, candles, and room spray.
Wallflowers are sold at Bath and Body works. They have cute little "starters" which plug into the wall. For sale are also bulbs full of liquid fragrance, which your screw int the holders, plug in, and the holders heat just a little and fill your rooms with yummy scented what have you. My living room smells like Marshmallow Fireside, my bedroom Cloves... A different scent for every room.
Wallflowers are also great for college dorm rooms as candles aren't allowed.
Candles
I cannot express enough my love for candles. Candle arrangements, singles, three-wick... Just.. Mmm... Candles. Depending on their size candles can really fill a room with a potent fragrance. Last week I burned Autumn from B&BW, today is Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin (Also BBW). I have several Yankee Candles and Potter Barn candles as well, but I've just become partial to BBW. The size of the candle also matters. Bigger surface area means more fragrance to be diffused. Candles also are great decoration. I love my Pottery Barn pillar candle arrangement, though they are unscented, and I also have several in lanterns and holders.
Room Spray
Okay.. Room spray gets a bad reputation. It's usually kept in the bathroom for.. well you know, or used to make the garbage can smell better.
Yes, room sprays are technically used to make things smell better, as are any scented anythings, but they are also very handy. Yet again, B&BW sells rooms sprays. One spray lasts upwards to four hours. They also have sprays that match the candles and wallflowers as well. I personally just use Febreeze. Their Autumn scent works great for my small area and isn't too overpowering for me. The only problem is their fabric refreshers never matches the sprays, so I first mist lavender and vanilla, and then use Autumn .. leaves? I think and the smells can become intermingled and it just isn't super pleasant.
Don't be afraid to mix scents. Burn two different scented candles at once to create a signature scent. Burn a scented tea candle with a different scented tart in a warmer. Experiment with your scents! You're nose will be surprised at what you've created.
2. Flowers
Simple arrangements, fresh flowers, make your own, pre-arranged. Anything goes. I have mums by my door, fake sunflowers in my wreath, and a mixture in my centerpieces. Flowers are a great way to bring outdoor seasonal pieces indoors.
3. Fabrics
Better Homes and Gardens has fleece throws from $7 at WalMart. $0.97 oven mitts, hand towels, and pot holders.
Blankets, whether printed or just seasonal colors, can transform a room in seconds. Throw pillows also in seasonal colors (or pillow covers), add comfort and a dash of color on an other wise blank surface. Small prints here and there with anything from leaves to pumpkins invite fall inside for a comforting, cozy feeling.
There you have it. Three simple ways to bring the season into your home. I hope you enjoyed!
