November 2024

Minimal Monthly

Hi Reader,

Ah, November. When a hint of what we can assume is the sun comes out at 11am and goes down half an hour later.

It's so dark and rainy out I can't even be bothered to open the curtains. I'm taking my vitamin D and holding out for 21st December when the days start getting longer again.

Meanwhile, and despite vitamin supplements, I managed to get sick for the first time in ages. I'm all bunged up as I write this and just want to lie down and sleep for three weeks. Forgive me as I keep this month's letter rather short whilst I keep Kleenex in business.

Kit - formerly Convertkit - is doing their biggest discount of the year and I can't recommend them enough.

If you've been thinking of starting a newsletter or migrating to a better newsletter provider, now's the time! You can get 30% off Kit's Creator Annual Plan through the 3rd of December.

Also, if you're stuck for a good clutter-free gift that'll please just about anyone on your list this year, an Audible subscription is a really great gift (wouldn't mind getting it myself!).

Audible is super flexible for different budgets and recipients: you can pick anywhere from one to 12 months.

Stuff I've Loved

Have you seen Buy Now on Netflix yet? 😱 We're so out of control with all the shopping, it's a wonder this planet hasn't already self-destructed.
Sticking to Netflix (hey, I'm sick), Martha was pretty good. I remember when Martha Stewart was imprisoned a while back, but was otherwise unfamiliar with her background. I still don't quite know what to make of her; she has a complex personality and she pulled herself up out of a lot of crap, you've gotta respect. I can imagine a lot of people classified that as a "difficult woman" though. One thing's for sure, she is still one helluva business woman.
White leather trainers are my jam, but this time of year they get real dirty, real fast. I never thought to use baking soda to clean them, but it worked well. The other tips from InStyle here seem better suited to fabric or synthetic trainers.
This desk setup on Reddit really gives November vibes.

Have a great holiday season and be well! 🎅🏽