5 Ways To Bring Autumn Into Your Home
Auburn leaf-strewn lanes. Darker dusk fall. A crisp note in the air. Autumn glides in with gentle nudges of change; a signal for you to refresh your home rituals. And what better to way to feel renewed than to open your doors to the natural charms of the season?
1.Forest-Bathe Your Bathroom
Fill your space with steam-loving plants (we choose monsteras and ferns), pour our new Wild Mint & Lavandin Bath & Shower Gel into gushing water, sink in, and breathe. Fresh wild mint, distinctive lavandin and woody tonka bean – this fragrance equals cool forest air. And we all know that immersing yourself in greenery gives you that grounded feeling.
Follow up with a few dabs of the Eau de Toilette or Eau de Parfum, enriched with creamy nutmeg for a modern edge – it’s your new ruggedly refined autumn fragrance.
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2.Weave An Autumn Wreath
It’s time to ‘branch out’ from the bathroom to do some outdoor foraging. Gather fallen foliage as you take a walk or recycle old blossoms as Caroline Grimble, Floral Stylist at Bloom & Wild advises: “You can dry the flowers from a dying bouquet, the easiest way is to hang them upside down in a dark storage room.” Follow Caroline’s guide here.
If you have leftover dried flowers, why not pop them in an upcycled candle holder? The ebony hue of our candle vessels is perfect for a deeper seasonal palette.
3.Cosy Up Your Colour Scheme
Inspired by your strolls, bring nature’s rich russets and mossy shades into your interior décor.
For home styling master Medina @grillodesigns, ‘‘it’s all about the really subtle changes that make a big impact. I like to focus on my soft furnishings, like cushion covers, throws, curtains and bedsheets to welcome in the new season as these items are easy to keep in vacuum storage throughout the year.’’
4.Create Your Ultimate Book Corner
Snug layers? Check. Soothing turmeric tea? Check. Softly flickering candle? Check. While away the longer nights in a dedicated reading nook and let the fragrant glow set the scene.
Team MB’s favourite autumnal ‘books by candlelight’:
‘‘Re-charge Black Pepper is my go-to. It has an earthy, spicy kick that goes well with something adventurous or darkly thrilling like Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier.’’ – Pauline, Copywriter
‘‘I love that Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold is so dramatic. It has a rich, smoky and glamorous vibe that matches an Agatha Christie mystery.’’ – Dusan, Digital Designer & Photographer
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5.Wind Down & Slow Cook
Savour the relaxed pace of warm, simmering stews, succulent roasts and one-pot comforts. Therapeutic to make and inhale.
Pea and mint soup is our favourite for its hearty, herby aroma and reviving twist. You could even pot your own mint plant (in one of our upcycled candle holders, no less) for that extra fresh garnish – and the wholesome feeling that comes from growing your own ingredients. Seconds for us please!