Christmas looks and feels different for everyone. Some people dive straight into the excitement. Others feel tired, stretched, emotional, or a bit all over the place. Most of us sit somewhere in the middle. It’s a lovely season, but it’s full, and it can easily push you past your limit without you noticing. This is the time of year when people start asking me which crystals genuinely help at Christmas, and the truth is, you don’t need a big collection. A handful of well-ch

January always arrives with a strange mix of expectation and pressure. Everywhere you look there are messages telling you to set ten goals, reinvent yourself, get organised, get motivated, get everything together by the end of week one. It’s a lot. And it’s not especially helpful. The truth is, most of us need a moment to simply breathe after December. To slow down, get our energy back in order, and check in with ourselves before we start deciding what we want the whole year

Christmas is a busy season for most of us, so stepping into the warm stillness of The Grove’s Tranquillity Room felt like the perfect moment to slow down, breathe, and create with intention. The spa has that cosy, calming feel at this time of year. Soft lighting, quiet corners, and that sense of being away from the rush even though you’re only a few steps from it.

There’s something special about slowing down before December begins. The season often arrives with excitement, celebration and, for many, a little too much noise. That’s why I love creating ways to bring more calm and connection into it, small rituals that remind us to pause and breathe amidst the rush. This year, I’ve put together a limited collection of Crystal Advent Calendars as a gentle way to bring a little peace into your month. Each one holds 24 tumble stones, chos