This Seasonal Trader Joe’s Gem Is My Secret to Making My Home So Cozy (It’s Finally Back!)

For the last few years, I’ve made it a habit to avoid spending on seasonal decor and simply use what I already own. There is one item, however, that I buy every fall (sometimes up to four at a time!) — and that’s the Trader Joe’s cinnamon broom. I’ve already spotted them back in stock at my local Trader Joe’s, but you can also find them on Amazon for a slightly higher price. 

Handmade in the U.S. of raw pine and pressed with cinnamon oil, these brooms are the ultimate natural decor for an entryway, next to a fireplace, or an unused corner in your kitchen. Since it comes in two sizes ($5 for a broom and $1 for a whisk), I love placing them around several parts of my home and filling each room with that classic spiced aroma that is synonymous with autumn. There’s one small yet fragrant upgrade, however, that I make to these brooms and whisks to truly elevate that fall vibe. 

Last autumn, during a regular Trader Joe’s run, I had rosemary on my grocery list for a steak dinner. With the cinnamon broom and whisks already in my cart, I remembered one of my mom’s go-to simmer pot recipes, which includes rosemary or thyme and cinnamon bark. This combination releases an earthy, herbaceous, spiced aroma that feels comforting without being overwhelming.

I figured I could replicate that scent by plucking some rosemary sprigs and sticking them into the cinnamon broom. Wouldn’t you know, this simple upgrade turned the once monochromatic brown broom into a prop that felt like it belonged in an enchanted cottage with its touches of deep green from the rosemary. I did the same with the whisks, and they’re ideal air fresheners-meets-decor for my desk and my husband’s office bookshelf. 

While the rosemary scent fades after a couple of days (lightly spraying the broom with water might prolong the scent for an extra day), the cinnamon scent lasts for a few weeks. If you want the scent combination to last all season long, apply a few drops of both cinnamon and rosemary essential oil on the broom or whisk once both scents have faded, and replace the rosemary sprigs as soon as they turn brown. It’s the simplest hack that will have your home feeling — and smelling — ready for fall.