How to Add a Fall Welcome & Cozy Smells to Your Home for Thanksgiving

Featuring Fall Simmer Pot Recipes with Verde Valley Olive Oil

As Thanksgiving approaches, there’s nothing quite like stepping into a home filled with the warm, comforting aromas of fall. Beyond décor and lighting, scent is one of the most powerful ways to create a memorable, welcoming atmosphere for your guests. From fall simmer pots to fragrant olive oil diffusers, there are so many simple, natural ways to fill your home with the heartwarming scents of the season.

If you’re looking for beautiful, eco-friendly ways to elevate your Thanksgiving ambiance, here are the best fall-inspired scent ideas using ingredients like cinnamon, citrus, rosemary, apple slices, and even premium olive oils from Verde Valley Olive Oil.


🍁 1. The Perfect Fall Simmer Pot (Your New Thanksgiving Tradition)

A fall simmer pot is one of the easiest and most nostalgic ways to fill your home with seasonal fragrance. All you need is a pot, water, fall spices, and fruit — plus a splash of Verde Valley Olive Oil if you want to make it extra silky and aromatic.

🍊 🍎 Classic Fall Simmer Pot Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 orange, sliced
  • 1 apple, sliced
  • 2–3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1–2 teaspoons whole cloves
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 fresh rosemary sprig
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon of Verde Valley Olive Oil’s Blood Orange or Lemon Olive Oil for an elevated aroma

Instructions:

  1. Fill a small pot with water and set it to a low simmer.
  2. Add all ingredients.
  3. Allow the fragrant steam to gently fill your home.
  4. Add more water throughout the day to prevent the pot from drying out.

🔥 Why Add Olive Oil?

Adding just a drop of Verde Valley’s flavored olive oils (like Blood Orange, Persian Lime, or Cinnamon Pear balsamic) enriches the aroma, helping it linger longer and adding a subtle gourmet warmth. You’re essentially infusing the air with the scents of a cozy fall kitchen.


🍂 2. Olive Oil Candle Warmers for Thanksgiving Ambiance

Yes — you can warm up olive oil for fragrance!
Add 1–2 tablespoons of Verde Valley Olive Oil to a small ceramic dish on a candle warmer and mix in:

  • A cinnamon stick
  • A piece of vanilla bean
  • Fresh citrus peel
  • A sprig of thyme or rosemary

As the oil warms, it releases soft, comforting scents — without synthetic fragrances.


🕯 3. DIY Fall Olive Oil Reed Diffuser

Upgrade your diffuser with a natural, long-lasting blend.
Combine:

This makes a clean, toxin-free diffuser that smells like Thanksgiving baking.


🍎 4. Bake-Inspired Scents Without Actually Baking

If you want that “pie in the oven” vibe without the effort:

  • Place apple slices + brown sugar + cinnamon sticks on a baking sheet
  • Bake at 200°F for 45–60 minutes
  • Let the warm fragrance gently move through your home

Add a drizzle of Cinnamon Pear Balsamic from Verde Valley Olive Oil for even more aromatic richness.


🌾 5. Thanksgiving Entryway Scent Décor

Make a stunning (and great-smelling) welcome at your front door:

  • Dried oranges
  • Cinnamon bundles
  • Fresh eucalyptus
  • Pinecones
  • A few drops of Lemon Olive Oil for added, fresh citrus aroma

Place in a basket or wreath for an all-natural scent that greets guests instantly.

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