Now that we’re past Thanksgiving, many homeowners may be ready to hop into the Christmas spirit, but we’re not there yet. You still have plenty of time to spruce up your home with a little autumn decor. So, for you last minute decorators, here are some quick and low effort ideas to celebrate the harvest season.
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Gather Acorns, Branches, and Maybe a Pumpkin
An easy and inexpensive way to bring the fall vibes into your home is to collect a few acorns and branches to place by your front entrance or in a bowl as a centrepiece on your kitchen table. Pumpkins are also good fun to carve with the kids, but if you don’t have the time or inclination, place a few whole pumpkins — in different sizes or colours — outside your front door to add an autumnal touch.
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Hang an Autumn Wreath
A harvest wreath, usually made of twigs and dried flowers, is great if you don’t have a lot of other decorations since it draws the eye. And they’re relatively inexpensive and simple to hang.
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Throw Blankets & Pillows
The cold weather is here now, so great way to cozy up your home is laying out soft throw blankets and pillows on the couch. Fall colours, including browns, dark yellows and oranges are a great way to tie in autumn.
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Dry Out Your Own Autumn Bouquet
If you have late-season flowers, like hydrangeas, prune them and hang them upside down so they dry out. Place them in vases the same way you would a fresh bouquet in the summer months. If you’re more crafty, you can take additional steps to preserve them.
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Light a Seasonal Candle
Decor is about creating an atmosphere. Smell often plays an outsized role in creating the most durable impressions, so if you’re looking for a quick and easy way to make your home feel like fall, light an autumn candle — something that smells like wood, leather, cloves, or spiced pear, for example. Check out this list for some suggestions.
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