Embrace the cozy season with ten clever ways to make your home smell like fall! Each simple DIY project brings a timeless touch of autumn and comfort.

The cool crisp air beginning to greet us in the early morning signals that “All Things Fall” are on the horizon. It won’t be long until the rush of colors – gold, amber, crimson, and plum envelop the countryside.

You know when fall has arrived, just like the famous quote from Oscar Wilde,

While I fiercely wait for fall to return, I can’t help but want to bring the magic of Autumn indoors!

Who isn’t drawn to crunchy leaves, cozy blankets, hot apple cider, and pumpkin spice synonymous with the fall?

It’s without a doubt the gorgeous, moody season bridged between lively-spirited summers, and quietly calm winters that draws us in.

Why not embrace the cozy season with ten clever ways to make your home smell like fall?

Mix classic fall spices, autumnal fruits, and your favorite essential oils to wrap yourself in fall comforts at home.

From slowing simmering potpourri on the stovetop to dried orange slices hung across the fireplace mantel and the fragrant start to fire in the hearth; these simple DIY projects bring a timeless touch of autumn, familiar fall scents, and comfort to our lives.

You’ll find many pair well with an autumn walk in the woods, a misty fall rainy day crafting at home, or a trip to the apple orchard.

Each simple DIY project brings a timeless touch of autumn and comfort to the home.

Use this cozy collection as a curated fall bucket list to feel the warmth, charm, and simplicity of fall crafts. Or turn to it for inspiration to create unique handmade gifts offering a fall hug.

Cinnamon is a signature scent of the season. With all the fun holidays approaching this DIY swag, which starts with a traditional cinnamon broomstick for a base, is the perfect way to welcome guests with a classic spiced aroma.

• Don’t miss the tip on how to revive a cinnamon broom each year!

Are you Team Apple or Team Pumpkin?

If you said Apple – this one’s for you! A rainy fall day is my favorite time to put on a simmer pot to make my home smell like fall. Fill it with fresh apple slices, oranges, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and more with a fun recipe.

The essential oils in these DIY pumpkin wax melts give them the classic fall fragrances we all know and love – pumpkin spice, crisp autumn air, and falling leaves. Wouldn’t they make the most adorable fall handmade gift?

If you love adding homemade decor to your home then you’ll adore this DIY project! Create a beautiful festive dried orange garland to hang from your fireplace mantel. It is an inexpensive and fun way to make your home smell like fall. 

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DIY Fall Potpourri 

I love getting my home ready for fall and bringing together the aromas of the season, like whole nutmeg and clove, makes our home even cozier. Create a DIY natural fall potpourri with me for a simple, yet beautiful autumn display. That’s quite frugal, too!

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Fall DIY Reed Diffuser  

If you’re after a simple yet charming way to easily decorate for fall, this fall DIY couldn’t be any easier! Start this simple fall decorating idea with a spare bottle and leaf-shaped reeds to infuse those cozy autumn vibes making your home smell like fall with little effort. 

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Homemade Wax Fire Starters 

Put together these homemade wax fire starters with bay leaves and star anise to make the cutest gifts. Not only are these pretty, but they are so helpful when it comes to starting a fire in the hearth or firepit outdoors. They burn just long enough to turn stubborn firewood into a warm blazing fire.

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DIY Fall Candle Centerpiece 

Creating a candle centerpiece for your coffee table is not only a delightful fall DIY project, but also a fantastic way to connect with nature and make your home smell like fall.

The Best Part? You can easily whip up this centerpiece using items you already have in your pantry and others you can forage on an autumn walk in the woods.

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Here’s to creating a cozy place to embrace the season!

What are your favorite ways to make your home smell like fall? I love creating my own signature scents using essential oils to match the season. Find my favorite fall aromatherapy recipes in my book Aromatherapy: A Practical Guide for Home and Family.