The Elements of Fall

Fall is ablaze with color from the leaves, pumpkins, and flowers. They pop even more when the backdrop is a bright blue cloudless sky.

The leaves peak their seasonal hues and then begin to fall around us. They are a sign of transformation and a reminder of the changes that are to come.

The greens of the summer were a time for growth. Now the reds, golds, and oranges are signs to let go of the old to make way for the new.

Interior decorations for fall mimic present-time nature outdoors. As you walk around your home, let the autumn colors remind you of the importance of accepting change and growth.

Fall’s natural elements easily create a cozy and stylish seasonal mood. These can simply be components you can find in your yard. Natural elements calm a space, making rooms feel balanced and connected to the outdoors

Inspired Finds

• Leaves on branches (or even just bare branches): Stand tall in pitchers or vases
• Acorns, pinecones: Display in bowls or baskets
• Hydrangeas: Fresh or dried, paired with fall stems in a jar
• Twigs and twine: Bundle for rustic shelf décor

In addition, these decorations don’t need to be stored! Less packing means more relaxing—now that’s a cozy thought right there.

Autumn scents are delightful and easily distinguishable! They make your home into the coziest space. It’s like walking from room to room wrapped in a blanket your grandmother crocheted for you.

Smells have emotional ties! Scents work directly with the part of the brain that holds all of our emotions!

For a quick science lesson, a scent is picked up by the nose and triggers receptors of the olfactory bulb. They “travel” up the olfactory nerve to the limbic system of the brain. This is the area where memories and emotions are stored.

There’s something so powerful about scent—it has a way of instantly transporting us, shifting our mood, and helping us feel more grounded in the moment. This is why scents remind us of family holiday gatherings, grandmom’s pumpkin bread, and apple picking as kids, and can bring on immediately feelings of love and happiness.

Using essential oils is a lovely way to set the tone for your space—whether that’s diffusing grounding oils like Black Spruce, Cedarwood and Frankincense, keeping a bright spicy blend in your workspace like Christmas Spirit, or diffusing Bergamot in your car for soothing and calm.