Well obviously I’m looking forward to Christmas Day, that goes without saying but there’s a whole load of other festive excitement I’m getting excited about too. Last December was about hospital appointments and packing boxes but this year it’s looking much, much brighter.

  • James and I are off to Blenheim Palace this weekend to take in their after dark festive trail through the Parkland of the Estate. It’s going to be super cold but hopefully so Christmassy.
  • I clearly can’t get enough of Stately Homes as my mum, sister and I are also going to Chatsworth soon where the house has been decked with a Nutcracker theme. Their previous themes have been Narnia, Alice in Wonderland and Wind in The Willows so I’m really looking forward to the 2016 incarnation.
  • I’m also giddy about my annual ‘Mrs Moet’ gathering, a somewhat confusing name considering we actually drink prosecco. My mum commented after my sister and I both got married how it was a shame all the girly celebrations we’d had were over. Now we have yearly event where my mum, sister, bffs and I recreate all the excitement and cork popping that happens in the run up to a wedding, just this time it’s before Christmas instead.
  • Like many of you I’ll be catching up with family and friends this month and cannot wait to meet one of the newest arrivals to the clan, the very gorgeous Oliver.
  • If that wasn’t enough, I am seriously looking forward to some downtime between Christmas and New Year. It’s been the busiest year yet and it’ll be great to get some time to relax before one whopper of a celebration on NYE at a gorgeous wedding.

How’s the final month of the year looking for you? What have you got planned before 2016 bids us farewell?