Create a Simple, yet Beautiful Autumn Display with DIY Natural Fall Potpourri.
I don’t know about you, but I love getting my home ready for fall! And pulling together the spicy aromas of fall makes our home even cozier this season. As if the autumn rains, cozy blankets, and chocolate chip pumpkin bread weren’t enough…
I can smell AUTUMN dancing in the breeze.
The sweet chill of PUMPKIN and crisp sun-burnt leaves.
Years ago, I would have brought home fall fragranced candles and potpourri from the store. Little did I know, that they were made with artificial, synthetic scents. And to be honest they were often overpowering.
Nowadays, to bring it all together, I turn to essential oils, classic fall spices, and finds from my walks on the roaming hills surrounding our home. And the result it just a beautiful and fragrant! I’ll show how to choose spices and oils that smell like fall, as well as, an easy potpourri recipe.
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Customize Your Potpourri
This recipe for a DIY natural fall potpourri not only creates a cozy fall aroma, but it’s also visually pleasing.
I kept mine neutral with touches of green to match my farmhouse-inspired fall decor. Our home is very monochromatic, designed for a soothing atmosphere and the bright, bold orange in most fall decor doesn’t work for our home.
While soft greens and earthy neutrals create a serene look, you can easily tweak your botanical mix to bring bold, festive pops of color!
Creating Your Potpourri Color Palette
Here’s how to select potpourri ingredients to match your color palette and style:
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Easy DIY Natural Fall Potpourri Blend
Making your own natural potpourri is incredibly simple and completely foolproof! In less than five minutes—and with zero cooking required—you can mix up a custom, fragrant batch that brings all the cozy warmth of autumn into your home.
Potpourri Supplies
- 5 whole nutmeg
- 6 cinnamon sticks
- 3 dehydrated granny smith apple slices
- 1 tablespoon whole cloves
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 pine cones
- 5 star anise
- 4 drops lemon essential oil
- 6 drops cinnamon essential oil
- 4 drops nutmeg essential oil
- 6 drops clove essential oil
How To Make Fall Potpourri
- In a glass or metal mixing bowl, combine the whole spices and pine cones. Gently toss together.
- Drizzle each drop of each essential oil over the mixture. Then gently stir to distribute the oils.
- Scoop the fresh potpourri into a shallow bowl. Then add the dehydrated apple slices and bay leaves.
- Enjoy it for display or package in a small bag for easy gifting!
Natural potpourri works best in cozy, smaller spaces where the aroma can gently build, such as a powder room, entryway nook, or laundry space. I keep a small dish on our upstairs bathroom counter, and our toddler takes a big whiff every single time she walks past, proudly announcing, “Mmm, smells good Mom!”
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.