How to scent your home to get in the mood for autumn 

Candles and diffusers are as much a part of interior design as any other accessories and help define a room's atmosphere 

The Lemongrass & Ginger fragrance offers a hit of warming with a citrusy freshness (candle €25, diffuser €33 at www.labougie.com).

Go on, admit it. Weren’t you thinking a bit of rain would be welcome after a week of our July heatwave? We just need a good downpour to freshen everything up and water the pots, said everyone melting in the queue at the supermarket checkout.

Notes of smoky firesides and leather are combined in the Gather candle contained in a lidded tin (€16.95 at www.fieldday.ie).