Scrumptious Ideas for November

November can be a difficult month, lacking the back-to-school structure of September, the thrill of October. The end of Autumn and the start of winter. Cold Mornings and long dark nights can seem oppresive, but if we approach it right November can be a warm, twinkly month, filled with cosy delights. A chance to take stock of our homes and hearts before the chaos that is the festive season.

Load up your Kindle with Shirley Jackson- the perfect literary companion for long dark evenings.

Watch 'Malice' on Amazon Prime and transport yourself to the Greek Islands in the crime mystery which is giving White Lotus vibes

Add a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger to your coffee for a warming kick.

Buy a stack of Christmas magazines and start planning, because, however you feel about it, Christmas is coming.

Buy a new fountain pen and notebook and spend the long evenings deep journaling. Be brutally honest with yourself.

Spread bramble conserve and salted Brittany butter on toast.

Don't wait until December, string fairy lights in your kitchen now. Turn on as soon as twilight comes

Buy the best chocolates, hand cream and tea bags you can possibly afford, keep in your bedside table and refuse to share with anyone else in the family. You're allowed to have some things just for yourself.

if, like me, you live in the northern hemisphere, chances are there will be no alternative to drying your clothes inside for the foreseeable future. cheat outdoor freshness by adding wooden drying balls to your tumble dryer. Sprinkle with essential oils. My preference would be something seasonally spicy.

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