Walk into any modern living space, and you will see a growing shift toward intentional decor. Homeowners are moving away from purely aesthetic choices, opting instead for design elements that promote mental well-being and environmental balance. One of the most effective and enduring practices for achieving this is Feng Shui, an ancient system based on […]
Birthstones: Why your mother’s gem keeps changing
Walk past any high street jeweller today, and you will notice a distinct shift in how consumers buy gems. Buyers are increasingly rejecting mass-produced pieces in favour of jewellery with genuine provenance and personal meaning. Birthstones, gems intrinsically tied to a birth month, are naturally driving this trend, offering a perfect blend of aesthetic appeal […]
Ordsall Hall and Margaret Radclyffe
Ordsall Hall Ordsall Hall is a former stately home in Salford, Greater Manchester, England. The oldest parts of the former Tudor mansion date back to the 15th century but there has been a building in location for at least 750 years. The Radclyffe family bought Ordsall Hall in the 14th century. The Hall was originally […]
The meaning of November
November means ‘the ninth month’ so why is actually the 11th month in the year? The calendar used in the Western world today is the Gregorian calendar. It came into being in 1582 when Pope Gregory XIII accepted the system proposed by Aloysius Lilius. The original Roman year (from which both the Julian and Gregorian […]
A Celtic creation myth – hoarfrost
We all have to find a beginning somewhere and this is where it begins for In Pure Spirit. A Celtic creation myth During the first winter, a colossal and powerful giant rose from the hoarfrost. Next came the fire and the fire melted the giant. As the ice giant melted so the world was born. […]
