New year, new you or so the mantra goes. It’s all connected to the custom of making a new year’s resolution, which dates back to ancient times when both the Babylonians and the Romans made promises to their respective gods. These days, our commitments are more about self-improvement than appeasing deities.

Many of us will have already resolved to be healthier maybe by going on a diet or giving up smoking but research has shown that despite best intentions, most won’t keep their promises.

So if you need a little incentive to boost your will-power, why not pick a ‘reward’ from Alchemy’s extensive collection. If you’re giving up smoking, perhaps use the money you would have spent on cigarettes to buy the Empire ‘Intrepid’ Valise [LG62] – a unisex heavy-duty shoulder bag made from vintage-look cotton canvas and leather with plenty of compartments for all your worldly belongings.

Or if you’re dieting, you might like to put your chips or pastry fund towards a new piece of jewellery like the stunning Eve Pendant [P615], which features a pewter serpent coiled evocatively around a sparkling Swarovski crystal. Whatever you’ve resolved to do this year, Alchemy wishes you the very best of luck!

To treat yourself to any of the above, and many other Alchemy Treasures, search the list of Alchemy Dealers here: www.alchemyengland.com/buy

This entry was posted on Thursday, January 10th, 2013 in Uncategorized.