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AUTUMN WITH SOUL

Autumn invites us to layer — our homes, our routines, our days. This is a season of warmth, texture, and scent, where handmade pieces bring a soulful rhythm to everyday life.

Layer In Texture

Autumn comes alive through the details we can touch. Crochet pumpkins, hand-thrown ceramics, and woven baskets bring instant depth to a space, softening corners and adding comfort to shelves and tables. These tactile layers make rooms feel richer, warmer, and more inviting, carrying the spirit of the season into everyday living.

Scent as Season

Few things shift the mood of a room as quickly as scent. The glow of a spiced candle, a few drops of essential oil, or a small sachet of herbs can transform the atmosphere, turning ordinary evenings into something special. Autumn fragrances ground us — cinnamon, clove, cedar — notes that mark the change of season and wrap us in comfort.

Cozy autumn scene with candles, blanket, and pumpkin.

Celebrate autumn with handmade candles, melts, and home scents.

Soul in the Details

It’s often the smallest touches that carry the most meaning. A print that lifts your spirits, a piece of jewellery that holds a story, or a handcrafted trinket on your console can change how a space feels. These details bring soul and personality to a room, transforming autumn corners into little reflections of who you are.

Gather and Ground

Autumn is made for rituals — tea at dusk, journaling by lamplight, reading in the quiet of the evening. The handmade objects you surround yourself with become part of those grounding moments. A favourite mug, a journal, or a candleholder turns each ritual into a gentle pause, reminding you to slow down and savour the season.

Cozy autumn flat lay with coffee, notebook, and sweater.

Warming tones and creative touches to welcome autumn in.

Keep it Simple

Autumn doesn’t ask for excess; it asks for presence. A single candle, a cosy blanket, or one handmade detail can make a room feel alive with the richness of the season. These small shifts remind us that simplicity has its own kind of abundance — a quieter beauty that makes space for what really matters.

YOUR AUTUMN ESSENTIALS

wo small crocheted pumpkins with smiling faces, styled alongside a pumpkin-scented candle and a colourful wooden bead garland on a neutral background.

Little Happy Pumpkin

Crocheted pumpkin with a cheerful smile – a cosy handmade treasure to celebrate autumn’s warmth, colour, and playful seasonal spirit.

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Illustrated print with the words “Pumpkin Spice” in orange lettering, featuring a line drawing of a mug topped with whipped cream and a striped straw, alongside a small pumpkin, set on a rustic surface with a pumpkin and spiced latte nearby.

Pumpkin Spice

Playful print in warm autumn tones – a cosy ode to pumpkin spice, swirling whipped cream, and the season’s comforting charm

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Framed photograph of an autumn woodland scene featuring tall trees with golden-orange leaves and a carpet of fallen foliage below, set against a soft grey background for display.

Autumn Woodland

Framed woodland photograph in soft golden tones – a peaceful piece that captures autumn’s stillness, texture, and quiet seasonal light.

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Frosted candle labeled “Autumn in Yorkshire” with plums on a tree stump in a forest setting.

Autumn In Yorkshire

A warm, fruity blend of plum and rhubarb, this handcrafted candle captures the richness of autumn days — cosy, comforting, and full of seasonal charm.

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Pumpkin embroidery kit featuring an embroidery hoop with a stitched orange pumpkin design, surrounded by threads, needle, and instructions for a seasonal craft project.

Pumpkin Embroidery Kit

A cosy autumn project — this kit includes everything you need to stitch a cheerful pumpkin design, perfect for slowing down and bringing seasonal warmth into your home.

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: 5C DESIGNS

Stephen from 5C Designs photographing a river landscape with tripod on a sunny day

5C Designs is the creative partnership of Deborah and Stephen, a husband-and-wife team based near Beverley in East Yorkshire. Their work begins with Stephen’s photography, inspired by long walks through countryside paths and coastal landscapes. Each photograph captures a fleeting moment in nature — light through leaves, reflections on water — and becomes the starting point for their ever-evolving range of cards, prints, and gifts. With a background in cabinetmaking and design, their creative process blends craftsmanship, storytelling, and a love of the outdoors. Whether printed as it was captured or transformed into bold digital artwork, every design is made with care and intention. Working closely with trusted UK makers, they bring their vision to life with a focus on quality, originality, and connection. At the heart of 5C Designs is a desire to share beauty that often goes unnoticed — to turn quiet, natural moments into meaningful keepsakes for the home and heart.

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5C Designs is the creative partnership of Deborah and Stephen, a husband-and-wife team based near Beverley in East Yorkshire. Their work begins with Stephen’s photography, inspired by long walks through countryside paths and coastal landscapes. Each photograph captures a fleeting moment in nature — light through leaves, reflections on water — and becomes the starting point for their ever-evolving range of cards, prints, and gifts. With a background in cabinetmaking and design, their creative process blends craftsmanship, storytelling, and a love of the outdoors. Whether printed as it was captured or transformed into bold digital artwork, every design is made with care and intention. Working closely with trusted UK makers, they bring their vision to life with a focus on quality, originality, and connection. At the heart of 5C Designs is a desire to share beauty that often goes unnoticed — to turn quiet, natural moments into meaningful keepsakes for the home and heart.

TAKE A CLOSER LOOK

Celebrate autumn’s richness with our favourite finds — from prints and artwork to homeware and cosy details, each piece chosen to bring the warmth and colour of the season indoors.

Thank you for supporting independent artists and choosing pieces that celebrate autumn’s beauty. These little treasures bring warmth, texture, and soul into your home as the days grow cooler.

Until next time,
The Art & Soul Team 🍂