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EPISODE · Dec 2, 2025 · 51 MIN

The art of a slower Christmas

from Suddenly Thirty

In this week’s festive episode, Emily and Lilli answer all your questions about navigating the lead-up to Christmas — the joy, the pressure, and the quiet overwhelm that seems to have snuck up this year.They speak candidly about not feeling particularly inspired this season, what’s on their own Christmas wish lists, and the sweet traditions they’re bringing into their homes. The conversation moves through setting boundaries with family, navigating Christmas with a new baby, managing expectations, and finding pockets of calm in a time that can feel full-on.From where they’re sourcing their wrapping paper to carving out rest and finding moments of magic — nothing is off limits.Follow us on Instagram @suddenlythirtypodcast to stay up to date with what we’ve been up to, behind the scenes and future episodes.Subscribe to the Suddenly Thirty Substack where we collate all the things we’ve been into this week and share them with you. Our latest edit is now live where Lilli shares all the details of the baby boy room that still feels like her.Here are some of the things Emily and Lilli mention in the episode:For bows and festive decor, the girls love pieces from Rose Van Eyk and Straw London. Lilli’s tree skirt and Emily’s tree skirt both make an appearance, adding a soft, elevated touch to their holiday setups.When it comes to wrapping paper, they’re reaching for the beautiful prints from Sharland Gift and Maileg. And for stockings, their favourites include the sweet, nostalgic styles from Pops and Piaf, Rosita, and Rylee and Cru.If there’s anything the girls missed, or if you’d like advice or want to know where something is from, please reach out at @suddenlythirtypodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s festive episode, Emily and Lilli answer all your questions about navigating the lead-up to Christmas — the joy, the pressure, and the quiet overwhelm that seems to have snuck up this year.They speak candidly about not feeling particularly inspired this season, what’s on their own Christmas wish lists, and the sweet traditions they’re bringing into their homes. The conversation moves through setting boundaries with family, navigating Christmas with a new baby, managing expectations, and finding pockets of calm in a time that can feel full-on.From where they’re sourcing their wrapping paper to carving out rest and finding moments of magic — nothing is off limits.Follow us on Instagram @suddenlythirtypodcast to stay up to date with what we’ve been up to, behind the scenes and future episodes.Subscribe to the Suddenly Thirty Substack where we collate all the things we’ve been into this week and share them with you. Our latest edit is now live where Lilli shares all the details of the baby boy room that still feels like her.Here are some of the things Emily and Lilli mention in the episode:For bows and festive decor, the girls love pieces from Rose Van Eyk and Straw London. Lilli’s tree skirt and Emily’s tree skirt both make an appearance, adding a soft, elevated touch to their holiday setups.When it comes to wrapping paper, they’re reaching for the beautiful prints from Sharland Gift and Maileg. And for stockings, their favourites include the sweet, nostalgic styles from Pops and Piaf, Rosita, and Rylee and Cru.If there’s anything the girls missed, or if you’d like advice or want to know where something is from, please reach out at @suddenlythirtypodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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