Nice and cosy on the sofa...

The weather is changing: it’s getting colder and darker… Autumn is on its way. I always find the transition from those lovely, balmy summer evenings to wind, rain and cold quite a shock! I’m a real ‘warm-weather person’, so when I see the cold coming again, I notice it really does get me down a bit 😉. But autumn has its nice sides too; I just always need a bit of time to get used to it. When I hear the wind howling around the house whilst I’m sitting inside, cosy on the sofa with a blanket and a cup of tea, I can secretly enjoy it quite a bit after all.

Products to help you get through the autumn

At De Groene Linde, we have lots of products you can use to add a bit of colour to the dark days. Think of stones, incense, tea lights and, of course, the lovely scents for your diffuser or aroma burner. I’d love to share my ultimate autumn tips, so that you too might get through the dark days with a smile on your face and can embrace autumn in total comfort ;).

𝙲𝚘𝚣𝚢 𝙲𝚊𝚋𝚒𝚗

Now that’s a lovely scent! It’s as if you’re sitting in a fresh forest by a campfire. The cinnamon gives the scent a warm glow. It evokes a sense of security, but also of freedom. It’s as if, whilst on a brisk walk through the woods, you’re experiencing the safety of the earth and the shelter of the trees.

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𝙼𝚎𝚝𝚊𝚊𝚕

Metal symbolises letting go, reaping and withdrawing, just as nature prepares for the tranquillity of winter in autumn. It is the perfect oil to use during this period. You, too, can let go of emotional baggage that no longer serves you.

𝙱𝚛𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝙵𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚑 𝙰𝚒𝚛 𝙼𝚒𝚜𝚝

A natural air freshener without any nasties! I love it. And as we’re spending a bit more time indoors again, it also makes for a lovely eye-catcher to display. The black spruce in this blend gives the whole thing a slightly autumnal and earthy scent.

𝚁𝚎𝚕𝚊𝚡 & 𝙲𝚘𝚣𝚢

Curl up on the sofa and relax after a busy day. Relax & Cozy is so sweet and deep that you can lose yourself in peace, relaxation and cosiness. I find this such a lovely, warm scent. Especially on a day when it’s pouring with rain, this is such a lovely scent to light in the evening!

𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚝𝚞𝚍𝚎

Especially in autumn and winter, I like to take a moment every now and then to reflect on what I’m grateful for. Simply because the weather doesn’t always play along, and I can easily slip into ‘complaining mode’. Just reminding yourself that there’s plenty to be grateful for lifts your spirits again. This lovely scent, which really does contain a little bit of sunshine thanks to the bergamot– and mandarin oil, gives you a refreshing boost.

𝙷𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚘 𝚆𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛

My favourite from the seasonal range: Hello Winter! This scent really warms you right through. With the oils cinnamon, orange, clove and cardamom It’s such a lovely wintery scent! I’ve had this ready at home since September 😉.

𝚁𝚊𝚓 𝚂𝚊𝚝 𝙿𝚛𝚎𝚖 𝚠𝚒𝚎𝚛𝚘𝚘𝚔, 𝙵𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚌𝚎𝚗𝚜𝚎 𝚐𝚛𝚘𝚏

As soon as it starts to feel colder outside and the wind blows through my hair, I often find myself walking with my shoulders hunched. This causes me a lot of discomfort in my neck and shoulders. This lovely, handmade incense helps to relax this area.

𝙴𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚜𝚌𝚑𝚎 𝚘𝚕𝚒𝚎 𝙷𝚒𝚖𝚊𝚕𝚊𝚢𝚊 𝙲𝚎𝚍𝚎𝚛 & 𝙺𝚛𝚞𝚒𝚣𝚎𝚖𝚞𝚗𝚝

I think this combination is absolutely fantastic! The warm, sweet scent of Himalayan cedar and the fresh note of spearmint, combined in a bath oil, is truly wonderful! These two oils help to relax your muscles and give you more breathing space, both literally and figuratively. It’s a soothing scent for the lungs and calms the mind. Do you have a sauna? Then don’t forget to use this scent! You’ll be cosy not just on the sofa, but in the sauna too 😉!

𝚂𝚔𝚒𝚙 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙳𝚒𝚙

And last but not least… The ‘Skip the Dip’! A handy tip from my colleague Mirjana: put a few drops of oil on your vacuum cleaner’s filter. When you go vacuuming, the whole house will smell lovely and nobody will suffer from a dip anymore 😉. My tip: make sure you always have the roller in your bag for those little dips whilst you’re out and about.

I hope these tips will help you spend the coming months cosily on the sofa and that you’ll be able to embrace autumn and winter. Give yourself the space to reconnect with yourself and enjoy the peace and quiet 😊.

𝙻𝚒𝚎𝚏𝚜 𝚁𝚎𝚋𝚎𝚌𝚌𝚊