3 Reasons November Isn’t as Bad as You Might Think

November is one of those in-between months that you just want to get out of the way so all the fun can start again. Summer is long gone, Halloween is over, and with the exception of Bonfire Night weekend, there’s not a huge amount to look forward until we get to December. Ok, so a lot of shops would love us to start buying those Christmas presents right now, but we are creatures of habit and realistically we’re always going to leave the bulk of them until a week before the big day, right?

But November does have some good stuff in store, we promise. And here’s the proof!

Say Hello to Hygge

You may have seen this word a few times in the last couple of weeks and there’s very good reason for this. Those Danes already know that winter is the best time of year, so much so that they came up with their very own word to signify all that is good about it. Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) is a concept that doesn’t have a direct, succinct English translation, but in general terms it means relishing in the cosiness of winter, making your surroundings as snug as possible and enjoying good food with friends. All preferable to venturing out in the cold we think you’ll agree. Over on our site blog we can help you achieve peak hygge as well as use House of Fraser discount vouchers to save on some very hygge-friendly faux fur rugs.

Fun with Winter Fashion

We might be wrong, but we’re guessing most people prefer shopping for the winter rather than the summer. It’s so much more forgiving for starters. But those long-held winter fashion rules (you know the ones we mean – no tights and sandals, no bold colours etc etc) don’t really apply anymore and when it comes to winter, it’s pretty much open season to be creative and indulge you own personal style preferences. In our guide on how to break those winter fashion rules, we’ve included links to our New Look voucher codes to help you on your way so you don’t have to supress those colourful urges any longer!

We All Deserve a Spa Treat

We don’t think it’s any coincidence that National Spa Week falls in the month of November because never has there been a better time of year to take a break and relax for an afternoon, or even a few days. Apart from perhaps January. But there’s nothing stopping you booking another post-Christmas break, right? Find the best current deals using the Red Letter Days promo codes featured on our National Spa Week post and you might find you can afford multiple spa treats to spread throughout the year, or throughout winter at the very least.

So you see, November isn’t all bad. In fact, it’s shaping up to be a rather good month indeed, especially if you choose to mark it with the combination of a home full of hygge goodness, a colourful winter coat and an afternoon at the spa.