Fall Décor Ideas to Help Bring Fall Inside your Alaskan Home
Well, that happened… Fall is already here! It seems like just yesterday we were talking about ways to enjoy summer here in the Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla and the Mat-Su Valley area. Time marches on, and we march with it. As we look forward with positivity and embrace the new season, how can we surround ourselves with the warmth and colors of fall? Do you spend time admiring the leaves begin to turn colors outside, why not bring the feeling of the season inside to enjoy throughout the day? We have put together some Fall decor ideas that we think you will enjoy…
Fall Candles and Essential Oil Diffusers
Nothing says cool crisp evenings and warmth like candles. There are many delicious smelling fall candles out there that you can add to your décor to bring the feeling of fall indoors. Wrap your candle with corn husks and a feather or fall leaf accent for added charm.
If you’re sensitive to fragrance, there are many candles made with essential oils or even essential oil combinations you can add to your diffuser.
Some essential oil blend ideas to make your home smell like fall:
- Autumn Air – Great for energizing and mood lifting
– 4 drops Sweet Orange, 3 drops Lemon, 3 drops Fir - Cinnamon Spice – Mmm Lattes. Vanilla is soothing and this combination reminds us of chai
– 2 drops Orange, 1 drop Cinnamon, 1 drop Clove, 5 drops Vanilla - Fall Wreath – Who says the wreath on your door gets to keep that glorious smell to itself?
– 3 drops Peppermint, 3 drops of Pine or Fir, 1 drop Eucalyptus, 1 drop Tea Tree, 2 drops Rosemary - Stroll thru the Orchard – Walking through the orchard or woods is a beautiful way to spend an afternoon or take some fall pictures. Bring that feeling into your living room
– 3 drops Frankincense, 3 drops Fir, 2 drops Juniper Berry, 2 drops Bergamot - Wellness Blend – Immunity boosting AND purifying? Who can’t win with this delicious combo?
– 2 drops Orange, 2 drops Clove, 2 drops Cinnamon, 2 drops Eucalyptus, 2 drops Rosemary - Cozy Autumn Blend – Who doesn’t love wrapping up in a snuggly blanket with a warm cocoa or tea? This warm, spicy blend will fit perfectly into that scene.
– 3 drops Orange, 3 drops Patchouli, 2 drops Cinnamon, 2 drops Black Pepper - Fresh Cut Wood – We may not love chopping wood all day, but that delicious smell of fresh wood we wouldn’t pass up!
– 3 drops Lemon, 3 drops Juniper Berry, 2 drops Cedarwood, 2 drops Patchouli - Welcome Home – Perfect blend of spicy and earthy
– 3 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Fennel, 2 drops Clove, 2 drops Frankincense - Goodbye Summer Hello Fall – Uplifting citrus mixed with the depth of fennel and pine
– 3 drops Fennel, 3 drops Grapefruit, 2 drops Scotch Pine, 2 drops Lemon - Autumn in the Mountains – Fresh mountain air on a cool day
– happy memories – 4 drops Lemon, 3 drops Scotch Pine, 2 drops Cedarwood, 1 drop Rosemary
Natural Vases
Use your prolific squash and gourds as fall vases! Cut off the top, insert some florist tubes and arrange some fall flowers, twigs, and branches and you have a fall bouquet!
Painted Acorns
Paint some acorns and place them in a bowl as a fall accent piece.
Candy Corn Art
You don’t have to eat it! Take a frame, some yellow, white and orange buttons, burlap and felt and create candy corn art. This yellow, white, and orange candy corn in a frame will bring fall into your décor.
Woodsy Coasters
Saw a branch that’s 3 inches thick into ¼ sections and sand both sides. These natural coasters bring fall to your tabletop and are one of our favorite fall decor ideas.
Burlap Wine Bottle
Stencil some burlap with a word or phrase and wrap it around a wine bottle. This quick and easy trick will add a great centerpiece.
Harvest Wreath
Hot glue Indian corn onto a circle backing with the corn pointing inward and the husks outward. The sunburst of fall corn will bring fall décor to your door.
There are many tips, tricks, and crafts you can utilize to bring the outside in. The essential oil blends and candles tantalize your sense of smell, and the fall décor touches captivate your eyes. These fall decor ideas can help smoothy transition you from Alaskan summer to our beautiful Alaskan fall.
