Welcome to Nurturing November! The outside temperature has dropped, the mornings and nights are inky dark and it’s a definite change of season. I’ve just changed my wardrobes from summer to winter clothes, reluctantly putting away the shorts and T-shirts and getting out the woolly jumpers hoping the pesky moths haven’t eaten alive my favourite cashmere!
If you’re anything like me, you can’t help but mutter that it literally feels like yesterday, we were doing it the other way round! But there is something wonderful about accepting the beauty and individuality of each season and for me, it truly is about the winter nurture of skin, body and soul.
The months seem to be skipping by and with just a couple of months left in 2024, I pour over my short and long-term action lists to see if I’ve made progress and can tick anything meaningful off in the time left this year.
As a child, it was always a November ritual to help my beautiful parents gather clothes that had seen better days and together stuff and stitch to create a Guy Fawkes that was worthy of being enthroned atop our magnificent bonfire that was built over several weekends until it stood proud and tall. Fortunately, we had a big garden so could enjoy ‘bonfire night’ without upsetting neighbours or causing alarm. Despite this, I do remember having a very solemn composure as we awaited the lighting ceremony, never fully understanding why, if we’d made such a marvellous treasure, poor Guy was destined for the fire! Jacket potatoes burned in the embers had a particular flavour I long for to this day.
So, I guess on your to-do list this month is sorting out your seasonal gifts. Well, I have to say everyone has been loving our Mediterranean Midnight Garden Christmas collection. I’m going to blow the trumpet of our hugely talented and gorgeous in-house design team who came up with the magnificent look and feel. TEMPLESPA was conceived in The Med and over the years, Mark and I have developed a Mediterranean garden here on The South Coast and these clever peeps took inspiration from what it looks like at midnight to create this stunning design.
A brilliant achievement by our amazingly talented product team this year has been a 100% vegan line-up of products, and we’re at 93% vegan across all of our products, which is totally newsworthy ahead of World Vegan Day this 1st November.
Here are a few of my go-to gifts to give this year.
ALL IS BRIGHT A Spa Facial In A Flash! £15
This is a gorgeous gift for teens or anyone new to TEMPLESPA because it’s our famous balm cleanser, revealing glowing, healthy skin. The unique butter-crystalline texture melts as you massage, delivering rich vitamin E straight to your skin, crafted with Mediterranean botanicals for an intense cleanse. Paired with our super soft TAKE IT OFF muslin cloth. Perfect for table gifts, teachers treats or stocking fillers.
SEA-SCAPE Revitalising Bath Salts £25
Now this is a gorgeous treat post-Christmas celebration for when you can finally draw a bath, sink into the warming waters and simply relax! Our multi-talented bathing salts are packed with restorative minerals to ease overworked limbs and Mediterranean seaweed and upcycled pine extract soothe the skin. You’ll notice the intoxicating fusion of eucalyptus, rosemary, thyme, grapefruit and bergamot from the rising steam, breathe in and help clear the mind. I love baths and this is my nightly treat this season.
THE RECHARGE SPA Spa Wherever You Are £30
Whatever mood you’re in and whatever your skin and soul need, we’ve got you covered. Carefully crafted aromatherapy journeys to restore, energise or relax using botanical blends of Mediterranean essential oils. Simply choose your pairing by your mood, maybe you’re looking for a morning energy boost or something to relax and unwind with at the end of the day. I love this gift as it’s a brilliant one to have tucked away for an unexpected gift, perfect for anyone from 18-80, guys, girls and couples.
JOYFUL MOMENTS Feel-Good Home Fragrance Set £45
Filling your cup with energy and joy, is our new home fragrance duo and it’s a must-buy for anyone who loves their interior design. You’ll find our votive candle and mini reed diffuser featuring a sparkling Mediterranean blend of bergamot, lemon and sweet orange to boost positive vibes in any space. Added eucalyptus, thyme and mint stimulate the mind and help ease life’s daily stresses…
TIME TO GLOW Total Glow-Up £50
Who doesn’t want the glow? Enriched with vitamin C, AHAs and other brilliant brightening ingredients, this gift with a skincare and body care fusion is certain to brighten everyone’s day. You’ll find our glowing cleanser, serum and moisturiser, designed to refresh, hydrate and add natural radiance to the skin. Followed with our limited-edition SUGAR BUFF FRESH Body Scrub to buff away dead skin cells and SOUL FOOD Glow Boost Body Lotion to nourish and brighten.
I wish you a beautiful nurturing month and send love and thanks for being part of our world.
Liz xx