Those of you who have been to see me at the clinic recently may have noticed we’ve been busy moving the furniture around. It’s nice to renew the Feng Shui of the room in the early weeks of a new year, but also I’ve made space for a recent purchase from The Other Art Fair.

The Other Art Fair is one of my favourite exhibitions in London, and always opens up a whole new world of artwork I would have never discovered.

This year Jorj bid for a beautiful limited edition print by the very talented Dan Hillier. The hand pulled silk print is entitled  ‘Meta’ deriving from the Greek word μετά meaning ‘after’ or ‘beyond’.

Meta depicts a beautiful, regal, two-faced, ‘Gemini-esque’ creature. 

Filled with geometric influence this piece draws on ideas that I have been interested in since my studies in Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology and philosophy.

The eyes, for example, are filled with a pattern known as the ‘Flower of Life’.

The flower of life stems from a philosophical and spiritual idea called sacred geometry. This belief asserts a relationship between geometrical laws and the quantum mechanical laws that structure our universe. The idea that the universe was created to a geometric plan is as pervasive as it is old and this particular geometrical figure has been replicated and analyzed the world over by people wishing to discover the nature of our universe and uncover the deep spiritual meaning that lies within it. All geometric patterns stem from ‘The Flower of Life’.

Its been found in drawings by Leonardo da Vinci, carved into the temple of Osiris in Egypt, the symbol of the tree of life in Kabbalistic sacred texts and now you can find it in our clinic.

I look forward to hearing your thoughts when you’re next here.

This week I’ve been making bespoke soaps for an artist and gardener. With a job that requires so much of your hands every day, including contact harsh chemicals, it’s especially important that the hands are treated with ‘TLC’ wherever possible.

I have put together a recipe to nourish and clean my client’s hands without her having to endure any of the dryness and irritation that anti-bacterial soap can often cause.

Cinnamon is a predominant ingredient because, other than its delicious smell, it is one of nature’s most effective anti-bacterial agents. Other helpful effects of cinnamon include its ability to increase circulation, aid menstrual cramps and encourage the body to fight off the common cold.

Whilst complimenting the smell of cinnamon beautifully, the coco butter gets to work at softening, nourishing and moisturising the hands.

Inspired by nature in every aspect of her art (and in the ingredients of her soap) I rough cut her finished products to match her rustic, organic style and provided her with all the off cuts. Her useful travel soaps are also great for guest bathrooms.

The minimum order for bespoke soaps is 6 large soaps.

Please contact us for more information:

Telephone: +44 (0)207 266 3577

Email: support@alexandrasoveral.com

I recently created a special body oil that is being offered to injured soldiers supported by Help For Heroes. Since being introduced to Help For Heroes by a friend and client I have followed and supported the charity. It’s a cause I find hugely important, that awareness needs to be raised for and an inspirational I am only to pleased to be able to contribute to. My bespoke body oil was made to provide help in several unique ways, firstly by reducing scar tissue and nurturing and nourishing the skin. Calming chamomile is used to aid sleep and relaxation by soothing the nervous system while the oil’s other components contain anti-inflammatory properties, great for people with prosthetics as it helps to heal and prevent further irritation caused by painful rubbing. So far many heroes have received this bespoke Soveral body oil, and we hope many more will in the future. To find out more about Help for Heroes and the wonderful work the charity is doing please visit their website here http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk