Dried orange slices, balanced by bay leaves and cinnamon sticks, look lovely strung up on a mantel — but smell sweeter than a fabric banner or glittering garland.
Pumpkin spice has secured its position as the official scent of the season, so make a DIY candle that will last through December (much longer than you can say for those lattes).
If curling up with a good book is a fall tradition of yours, double-down on the appeal by making a leather bookmark doctored with spicy essential oils.
Potpourri might be the oldest scent game in town — but if ain't broke, right? Dried fruit paired with nuts and spices look classic in your favorite decorative bowl.
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