Good Morning Lovelies, 

Tomorrow marks the first day of December, which means advent calendars, Christmas decorations and lots of fun! I know for a fact that our family has a whole host of things planned and I truly can’t wait to get stuck into them. One of which being Blogmas, which starts tomorrow on the blog lovelies! 

Having been planning and writing it all up for a long time, I hope that you all find a little bit of joy in it every day. I have tried to make it as personal and fun as I can, as I know how even taking five minutes to think about something else during a busy time can be a good thing for our mental health. 

Due to the big launch tomorrow, I have decided to bring this month’s monthly favourites a whole week earlier than normal to allow for festive content galore. Over the past 30 days, these items and moments have brought me real joy and I hope that if you can share them with me that you can enjoy them too…

My Favourite TV Show/Film - Maxton Hall (Series Two): This show is honestly one that I could binge again and again! Six episodes a series is not enough, as I find myself binging them so quickly. James Beaufort is my winter Conrad Fisher, just a little bit darker. We do all love a bad boy after all! If you haven’t watched the show, definitely do! You will love it! 

My Favourite Food - Flavahan’s Jumbo Oats With Rowse Dark Honey: I know this was the choice I picked last month, however, with my tastebuds still not working due to my nose, I am finding this the most enjoyable dish I have at the moment. The rich honey manages to break through a little whilst the oats give off a nice texture. Something I am relying on a lot right now to find joy in food. 

My Favourite Podcast - Table Manners With Jessie And Lennie Ware: After a summer off, my favourite mother and daughter pairing are back and they have returned with a whole host of amazing guests. I love listening to this on a cosy Wednesday morning when I am pottering around the house. They really remind me of me and my mum and I wish we could do something magical like these two do. 

My Favourite Beauty Item - Sol De Janeiro 71 Body Spray: Due to a number of sinus issues, I haven’t been able to smell properly. Yet, this spray manages to break through and I am so grateful for it doing so, as it smells delicious. As soon as I put it on, my mum asks me what I am wearing because she loves it. The scent makes me instantly feel confident and alive!

My Favourite Moment - The Little Moments: November brought with it a lot of heartache when it first began. I was blamed for something that was in no way my fault, which I had to work with my mum and therapist to get past and to mentally see that I was not the guilty one. It was during this time that lots of people helped me see that I was a good person. From strangers at my mum’s work to health professionals, I saw the beauty in so many and I am thankful to them for helping me to keep going on those dark days.

Before we go into full on festive mode, I would love to know what have you all enjoyed watching, doing or experiencing over the last month lovelies? Let me know, so we can celebrate those special moments together! 

Joey X