Autumn is a time when we begin “nesting” in to warm ourselves from the chill air. A time to get our homes a little extra cozy.
Here are just a couple quick, and inexpensive tips to get you and your family feeling ever so comfortable in your home as winter approaches:
A quick decluttering. Decluttering can feel like a tough task, but broken down one room at a time each day, and you can have a clear, clean feel to your entire home in about a week or less. To help the process, ask yourself: is this something I use regularly? Am I keeping this out of obligation? Could something else I own do the same function? Could I use this space for something else? Does this bring me joy? Then donate/gift/repurpose/toss whatever you feel no longer has a place in your lifestyle.
Spruce up a few small details: The change of seasons often makes people look for change in their own lives, but when you start thinking “home improvements”, those changes can get expensive. If you’re looking to spruce up your home quickly and affordably, start with fresh handles on cabinets or doors, fresh caulk on sinks & tubs, and new shades for old lamps. Want to go a step further? Consider new upholstery on a few well-worn pieces of furniture, or an updated rug in the living room or bathroom.
Add an inviting scent: Nothing says autumn like the scent of apple pie, cinnamon or cloves…make your home smell like fall by adding a few cinnamon sticks, an orange rind, a few spoonfuls of whole cloves and a few bay leaves to a pot of simmering water. Then sit back, relax, and enjoy the scent in the air. Scented candles are wonderful too as they add a warm glow as well as inviting scent.
Break out the blankets: You’ll want to snuggle in once the temperature starts to drop, so why not add a few fluffy throw blankets to your favorite seating areas and bedrooms?
Happy Autumn!