Welcome to Super September!
I personally refuse to believe that September potentially brings an end to the summer and because we’ve had a pretty wet, often cold one this year, I’ve decided that whatever the weather, I am going to linger a little longer and enjoy an Indian Summer this month! Evidently the term is derived from the concept of a ‘spell of warm, hazy conditions that enabled indigenous Americans to continue hunting’! I’ll take that.
Because the nights do get a little darker, I make a point of working through my lunch so I can leave the office promptly so we can still enjoy a barbecue on the beach or have an early evening walk in the golden hue of the September setting sun. I do my blackberry haul, there are always some late hedgerows to glean a crop to make my blackberry vodka for a winter nip, blackberry jelly to accompany game and blackberry fool for a yummy dessert. It feels the more enjoyable as they are gathered ‘free’! We light our campfire to take the chill off a cooler evening but stay outside for as long as possible.
I also like to start my Christmas lists this month. I cannot stand the craziness of last-minute overload and find if I do a little every month in the build-up, it gives me less stress. If you are like this too, then you might to take a little look at our Seasonal Gift Collection and spy some treats for those on your gift list. I can honestly say the design theme this year is the best ever. Created entirely by our amazingly talented in-house design team, it is stunning, and our equally talented product team have put together a fantastic array of gifts with a mixture of price points to suit every budget and recipient.
The Mediterranean Midnight Garden is when the day has come to a close and we move into the evening, divulging in deep, rich hues, cocooning textures and comforting aromas that you can feel bursting from the design. It’s celebrating nature at its most raw and beautiful in the winter months, in our stunning hand-illustrated style.
I’ll be featuring many of the gifts in upcoming diaries, but here are a few which are dear favourites and ones which I know will be quick sellers, so best to get your hands on them now.
JOYFUL MOMENTS Feel-Good Home Fragrance Set
In April we launched our Energy & Joy aromatherapy collection, stretching across home fragrance and body care but you may have noticed a diffuser wasn’t part of the launch. Well, we’ve brought it in as a limited edition 50ml Christmas gift, along with a gorgeous 75g mini votive which refresh your space with the most upbeat, mood-boosting essential oils to full your cup with energy and joy.
TRUFFLE MOUSSE Creamy Shower Foam
We couldn’t not bring this gift back after its debut in 2022 that took everyone by a storm. It’s a 100% vegan, rich, fluffy mousse that’s filled with indulgent ingredients like champagne, strawberry, black truffles, gold and Persian tree silk. The results are cleansed and nourished skin, leaving it soft, silky and fragrant.
TAKE A SHINE Shimmering Lip Gloss
This has affectionately been coined as ‘Liz’s lip gloss’ because it’s my perfect lip shade and I’ve been wearing it non-stop in the office since I’ve managed to snag a sample! It’s a beautiful coral red shimmer, so perfect for that Christmas party and throughout the season. It has gloss-enhancing micro-fine glitter that gives a beautiful shine and radiant colour, a great gift to give the makeup fan who loves to glam up.
FRESH START Refreshing Grooming Essentials
Our classic stocking filler for the guys has a familiar face joining the ranks this year, in the guise of our COOL, CALM & COLLECTED Clear Thinking Cologne. Longstanding customers will remember this limited-edition Christmas gift from a while ago and we’ve finally caved into the requests to bring it back!
It has zesty aromatic notes with a spicy, woody undertone of cedarwood, patchouli and cardamom, super refreshing and uplifting. It’s paired alongside SIEZE THE DAY The Power Shower Gel and PEACE BE STILL Calming Skin Balm, a great duo to stay refreshed on the go.
September always symbolises the start of a new ‘term’ so whatever you have planned, I wish you the most beautiful month and if you too are embarking on something new, all the very best. If not and you’d love a new challenge, to earn some extra income for Christmas or other autumnal expenses, maybe have a little think about joining our Spa to Go family? If you’d like to share TEMPLESPA products with others, we have wonderful opportunities for anything from a side hustle, hobby, part time or full-time career as a Lifestyle Consultant. To find out more, why not hop onto our website to learn about it, head to this link here,
In the meantime, sending much love.
Liz xx