by AlexPeet | May 30, 2020 | Blog
trompe l’oeil On a trip to Italy I saw many works of art and was struck by the amount of trompe l’oeil (a ‘trick of the eye’ style where objects are painted to look real) in the interior design of buildings. Looking closely I could see how important the...
by AlexPeet | Apr 29, 2019 | Blog
This is the time of year to have a good old spring clean or a declutter. Traditionally the home was aired and cleaned after a long winter of smoke and dust from open fires. These days, with central heating, our homes are in less need of an overhaul. Although this...
by AlexPeet | Apr 15, 2019 | Blog
A reflective metaphor The life guard huts are reinstated on the beach, a sure sign of summer’s arrival. As I ran past the sea this morning I noticed how still the beach was. Except for the waves. I watched them, mesmerised as ever by the movement in them. The...
by AlexPeet | Mar 3, 2019 | Blog
What exactly is mindfulness? And how can it help us? In essence, mindfulness means being in the moment. Being aware of where we are and what is going on for us right now. The origins of mindfulness go back a long way… Eastern cultures have been meditating for...
by AlexPeet | Feb 4, 2019 | Blog
What Is Postnatal Depression? Most parents rank having a baby as the most life-changing event they experience and many find parenthood rewarding. However postnatal depression is more common than we think. 1 in 7 mothers suffer from it. At a time in their lives when...
