There’s pretty much nothing as cozy as fall…when the leaves start to change color and the crisp air starts rolling in, you find yourself craving a good book and an afternoon curled up with a blanket. Whether you’re getting ready to start baking pies and putting soup on the stove or you’re just starting to get excited about the cooler months, everyone loves bringing those rustic scents of fall into the house. How about going for some DIY Home Brew scents? Here are a few recipes perfect for making your home the hub of fall.
3 DIY Home Brew Scents for Fall
#1. Vanilla, Laurel + Rosemary Pot Simmer via Hello Glow
Supplies needed:
1 quart water (more or less depending on pot size)
4-5 laurel (bay) leaves
1 small orange, thinly sliced
1 large sprig fresh rosemary
1 vanilla bean or 1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions: Place everything into a saucepan and cover with water; turn heat on to medium-high. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes, or up to several hours to make house smell nice. Can also be used in a mini-crock pot on low for longer. The vanilla bean can be removed from the water, dried, and reused a few times before losing its potency.
#2. Fresh Apple Cinnamon Crock Pot Home Scent Recipe via The Creekline House
Supplies Needed:
8 apples, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon of cinnamon
A bit of water
A dash of lemon juice
A couple of tablespoons of sugar
Instructions: Just throw it all in the crock pot and turn it on low. When you’re all done having your home smell amazing for the day, just discard the contents of the crock pot and rinse it out to go again tomorrow.
Just kidding! You’ve just made apple sauce! Make sure you save that to enjoy later.
#3. Simmering Stovetop Potpourri For Fall via Mommy Potamus
Supplies:
4 apple peels
2 orange peels
2 cinnamon sticks
2-3 star anise (optional)
2 bay leaves (optional)
1/4 teaspoon whole cloves (optional)
Instructions:
Add ingredients to a pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Allow to simmer uncovered for as long as you like, adding water as needed so the pot doesn’t run dry.
What do you think? Sound like some scents you’d love to have filling your home this fall?
