Hey Lovelies,

I’m sad lovelies. Blogtober is over. Halloween is over. The spooky festivities are all gone for another year and my mind isn’t ready to take down the decorations and pumpkins yet. It is a little too early to put up the Christmas decorations and so I feel like my house is empty.

October was a strange month of sorts. We had family members come and visit. My dad ended up in hospital and then wham Halloween arrived and went in a flurry. Throughout all of this though, I managed to have some amazing moments, leading to some great finds and fun.

Below are just a few of my blogger favourites from October 2019:

Halloween: Topping my list is of course Halloween! I adore the spooky season and getting to decorate our house and spend time planning it is always something I look forward to. This year I stayed in and treated the trick or treaters to a handful of sweets.

Jonathan Van Ness: Road to Beijing Show: Last year, my friend Tessa kindly gave me a theatre ticket of my choice for Christmas. Deciding to use it to see JVN was the best decision I ever made. I now want to be him more than anyone else.

Me by Elton John: Many of you will now know that Elton John is one of my heroes in life. Delving into his book has been a pure delight and I feel like I have got to know more about the man behind the music. If you loved Rocketman, you will love this.

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK: If you haven’t watched this series of the fabulous show, you need to! It is and I’m not afraid to say this, so much better than the American version. There is no holding back when it comes to the challenges and the queens are not afraid to say how they feel!

Christmas Cakes: As a baking fan, I spent a whole day making a Christmas cake in October. Literally. Taking four hours to cook, it is probably the bake that has taken me the longest time ever. Now maturing in our kitchen cupboard in a puddle of sherry, I am now praying it turns out okay for the big day.

Family Visits: In the middle of October, my brother and nephew came to visit us. Whilst it was only a flying stay, it was nice to see the tiniest Tamburello and I can’t wait until Christmas now to see him again. Although he does get cheekier every time I do.

October 2019 may have been an odd month of sorts. Yet, it is one that came with a lot of memories that I will forever treasure. These were just a few. What made your October 2019 special? Let me know!