Your Handmade Home Magazine October 2017

Modern Autumn
The modern autumn colors are found in the Pantone Fall 2017 Fashion Color
Report. The top ten colors for New York fashion are dark and bold, like Tawny
Port or Navy Peony, while London’s colors are a bit more medium and neutral in
tone. To learn more and see the different color palettes, click here.
Combination
You can, of course, combine any mixture of these palettes into your room, but I
recommend the neutral-natural plus either the classic or modern autumn
palette for the best melding of color in your home. Using the neutral palette as
your base, and adding color as accents, will give your bedroom a beautifully balanced
color palette.
THE SCENT OF AUTUMN
One thing we cannot forget about, that thing that really makes a room feel like
autumn when you walk in, is the scent. It is not something we typically consider,
but think about it: what do you think of when you think of autumn smells?
Pumpkin spice? Nutmeg? Hot cocoa? Cinnamon? Apple cider? Campfires and
s’mores? Beeswax candles?
Smells are the things that catch you off-guard, sometimes sneakily throwing you
back to a time and place lost to childhood. Just a simple fragrance can bring back
memories or make you feel like you are finally home. So why wouldn’t we want
to add something to complete the feeling of autumn in our room?
One of the best ways to do this is through candles
and other lightly scented items. Scents of the Northwest,
for example, is an amazing candle company that
makes you feel like you have come home. Made in
Port Orchard, Washington, their candles are made
of 100% soy, which helps provide an even burn and
reduce soot.