During Autumn, in between the rainy spells, it’s good to get outside and appreciate the changing foliage around us. Autumnal colours are warm and earthy. The burgundy of a conker. The bright orange of pumpkin flesh. The rich browns and reds of falling leaves....
Moving home is generally acknowledged to be a majorly stressful life event. Whether you’re moving into a rented house or buying your own home, moving house is always more involved than we first envisage. Moving house and /or area can happen for many reasons: A...
Loss occurs when we lose something that is precious to us. It usually refers to a person, for example – the death of a loved one, but it can also denote many other circumstances such as: Grown up children leaving home Being made redundant or leaving a...
Resilience: a metaphor from my experiences. Whilst on holiday in Greece I was struck by the importance of the Olive Tree. Primarily by its beauty. The ancient dark gnarly trunk in contrast with the silvery sage and bright green leaves almost translucent in the sun....
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...
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...
