The crisp, woodsy scents that fill the air during this season are perfect for bringing a little bit of warmth into your home. But if you’re looking for a more natural – and cheaper – alternative to store-bought candles, Rosalind Peters, the home interior expert at beanbags.co.uk has shared her cost-effective hacks for making your home smell cosy and festive.
Cinnamon-scented pinecones
Cinnamon-scented pinecones make pretty decor and smell just as strong as a candle. They also cost just 70p to make.
If you spot some fallen pine cones on the ground while out on a walk, pick them up as they not only make beautiful decor in the house but can be used to create an autumnal aroma around the home, too.
Rosalind added: “To give them a warm cinnamon scent, bake them at 100°C on an oven tray lined with tin foil for 20 minutes. This will help remove all of the sap and open up any closed pinecones.
“Next, infuse them with cinnamon (£1.69 from eBay) by spritzing them with a mixture of cinnamon essential oil and water.
“Or if you want a fun autumn activity for your children, have them paint the…
