Autumn is right around the corner with its cold weather and changing leaves. Here are some easy ways to get ready for the fall season and make your space feel more festive.
1. Candle Warmers
Unfortunately, if you are living on campus at Milligan, candles are not allowed. Candle wax melters, however, are an affordable alternative and can be found at Target or Amazon for under $20. They are a perfect way to festively scent your dorm room but avoid setting off the fire alarm. You can buy a variety of wax fragrances or simply scoop the wax out of candles you already have to make your room smell like your favorite fall scents: pumpkin spice, apple pie, cinnamon and cloves.
2. Door Wreaths
Door wreaths are perfect for hanging on the outside of your door to spread fall cheer to those passing by. Check out pinterest.com for some easy DIY wreaths that you can easily make in your dorm. Wreaths are a simple craft that are easily customizable, but if you’re not feeling artsy, alternative fall decorations can be found in the dollar section at Target.
3. Autumn Leaf Garland
What better way to get in the mood for fall than with beautiful leaves? While you often can’t preserve these colorful leaves in your dorm, leaf garlands are a festive decoration that you can hang in your room made of yarn or string with fake leaves that will add a touch of fall colors. Another twist would be to attach leaves to a string of Christmas lights to add an autumn glow to the room.
4. Pumpkins
One of the best ways to spend this beautiful season with friends and family is to visit a pumpkin patch. Afterward, decorating your room with your pumpkins brings the autumn indoors. And no matter your color scheme, pumpkins come in a variety of colors–orange, white, yellow and green–so find the one that will match your room. If you don’t have time to pick your own (PYO) pumpkins, there are always fake pumpkins at Target or Hobby Lobby.
5. Mason Jars
Mason jars add a cute, vintage touch to any space, and there are infinite ways to customize them to decorate your space for autumn. You can paint, distress or dye the jars in fall colors. You can also decorate the outside with burlap or fabric to make them original. Place the jars around your room with fall flowers or small, fake candles to make your dorm feel like fall.