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“Spring in the Underworld”- I was playing around with the ideas of the softness and darkness contrast in my work and I realised that there was no better place to explore this than the myth of Persephone and Hades, the former of which particularly inhabits both qualities. ⁠

I sketched my thumbnail before reading up on the mythology proper and I was rather dismayed – and pleased – to find my interpretation turned it slightly on its head. I didn’t want to portray the abduction or Persephone sitting in Hades’ lap. I wanted to show her worshipped in his own kingdom. Him falling on his knees before her as she tears into the pomegranates greedily, sitting upon her throne of gnarled dead trees, herself a contrast of life in a desolate place. ⁠

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Fri, 13 Sep 2019 15:18:37

Greek Goddess Baths:

Aphrodite:

Lush Sex bomb bath bomb plunged into the bath
Sunday Rain Rose bubble bath poured under the hot running water
Lush Rose Jam shower gel applied to the skin
Jo Malone Red roses candle lit by the side of the bath
Three unscented large naked candles by the bath side
Large white Venus body candle via etsy lit on the bath side
Scarlet Widow store’s Aphrodite glass jar candle on the bath caddy
ASOS wooden bath caddy over the bath
Chocolate covered strawberries in a heart shaped bowl
Le Creuset pink heart shaped bowl to hold the strawberries
Oliver Bonas wine glass holding a cold glass of wine
Saracco Moscato d’Asti Wine at hand
Heart shaped ice from an Amazon heart shaped ice tray
Sunday rain rose body scrub applied to the body to remove dead skin cells
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn on the bath caddy
An iPad on an Amazon iPad pillow playing sex in the city
Fresh rose petals scattered in the bath
A shell bath pillow via Amazon
Rose pink John Lewis wash cloth folded on the bath caddy
Rose pink John Lewis fluffy towels by the bath side to dry when finished
No lighting but for the candles
Lush beauty sleep face mask applied to the face

Athena:

A Shower speaker playing a dark academia Spotify playlist on the counter top
Woodwick Ellipse velvet tobacco candle crackling and burning by the side of the bath
Rituals the ritual of samurai bubble bath poured under a running tap
The body shop Nicaraguan coffee mask applied to the face
Two Replica whispers in the library candles beside the large wood wick candle
Byredo Bibliotheque candle on top of the bath caddy
Lush the olive branch shower gel applied and rinsed from the skin
Lumity copper dry body brush to remove any dead skin cells
Lush lakes bath bomb plunged deep into the hot water
The Body shop bath pillow to support your divine head
Aesop hair and scalp mask applied to hair
Full circle beauty knot shower turban locking in the hair mask
Pukka revitalise tea in a mug on top of the caddy
Olive wood bath caddy via Amazon atop the bath
Doiy Athena mug filled with the hot steamy tea
A platter of olives and cheese on a small serving plate atop the bath caddy
A book pillow to support the reading book atop the caddy
A copy of the art of war by Tsun Tzu to read
A clip on book light via Amazon to light the words as you read
Liz Earl Hot wash cloth by the side of the bath
Two Dormio fluffy white towels by the bath side for when you emerge

Hestia:

L’Occitane almond shower oil applied and washed away from skin
Two Yankee candle’s fire side treats candle burning by the side of the bath and on the bath caddy
The Body Shop almond and honey body scrub to loosen any dead skin cells
Laura Mercier almond and honey bubble bath drizzled under the bubbling tap
The Body shop Mediterranean almond oats mask coated across the face
Woodwick Tonka and almond milk candle lit by the side of the bath
Lush butterball bath bomb dunked into the hot water
Woodwick ellipse vanilla bean crackling candle burning by the side of the bath
Amazon soft neck support bath pillow to rest the head
Le creuset cream serving bowl holding salted Italian biscuits atop the bath caddy
Anthropologie zava mug holding Starbucks pumpkin spiced latte mix coffee
Laneige eye sleeping mask applied to the surrounding area of the eyes
Eco Bath luxury bamboo bath tray atop the bath
Copy of Rupi Kaur’s home body atop the bath tray
Waterstones Mindfulness journal atop the bath tray alongside an Olivia burton jewel pen to write with
A shower speaker playing lofi music plays in the bath ground
Dunelm cream towels and wash cloth by the bath side
The Body shop almond milk and honey body butter for after the bath is finished

Hecate:

Lush Black Rose bath bomb submerged under the water
Psychic sisters cleansing crystals by the bath side
Lush magic crystals shower scrub applied and scrubbed off skin
Large amethyst crystal by the bath side
Neal Yard remedies rosemary shower gel applied and washed from body
Psychic sister protection candle by the side of the bath
Woodwick ellipse sage and myrrh candle by the bath side
Two bahoma ash sage and rosemary three wick candles by the bath side and on the bath caddy
Lush prince of darkness face mask applied to face
Rosemary sprigs and sage thrown into the bath
Sage smudged throughout the bathroom to cleanse the atmosphere
ASOS wooden bath caddy over the top of the bath
Amazon black bath pillow on the back of the bath
Cherrys served in a pewter bowl via Amazon
Dormio black towels and wash cloth by the bath side
iPad lying on an Amazon iPad pillow playing American Horror story
A copy of The Crucible by Arthur Miller on the side of the bath caddy
La Rocher Amboise large wine glass containing Harrods Bourgogne Pinot noir
Laneige berry sleeping mask applied to lips

Persephone:

Lather and rinse Jo Malone’s Pomegranate noir shower gel from the skin
Crumble Lush’s comforter bubble bar under a running tap
Pour Jo Malone’s pomegranate noir bath oil into the hot water
Light Julian Charles desire black pomegranate noir candle by the bath side
Burn Woodwick ellipse pomegranate candle by the side of the bath and listen to the crackle of the flame
Light and place the free spirit candle co’s Persephone candle on top of the bath caddy
Two M&S Protea posy’s in glass vases by the bath side
Santa Maria Novella’s scented terracotta pomegranate by the bath side
Dried dark flower petals sprinkled atop the bath
Rowen Homes Eresia Gold bath caddy
Dunelm connoisseur crystal wine glass filled with Carnivor Cabaret Sauvignon red wine atop the bath caddy
Pomegranate seeds placed in a small red Le Creuset pot
Scrub the body with Sunday Rain’s açai berry body scrub
Dunelm burgundy wash cloth and towels by the bath side
iPad playing the chilling adventures of Sabrina
Hardback Copy of A court of thorns and roses by Sarah J Maas on the bath caddy
Irene Forte’s pomegranate face mask atop the face
Next soft touch bath pillow
Lips scrubbed with lush cherry lip scrub

Hera:

Pour liberal amounts of Neom’s real luxury bath foam under the tap
Massage and rinse ESPA’s bergamot and Jasmine shower gel from the body
Two of Neom’s you are amazing real luxury candle lit by the side of the bath
Diptique’s Jasmine scented candle burning by the bath side
Lush’s goddess bath bomb plunged into the water
Dior mythological star candle burning atop the bath caddy
Peter Thomas Roth 24K gold face mask atop the face
Eco Bath London’s luxury bath pillow to comfort the body as you lie back
Two etsy goddess statue candles by the bath side
Neon real luxury body scrub to remove dead skin cells
Two large elaborate bouquets filled with sensuous flowers from your local florist on either side of the bath
Omorovicza queen of Hungary facial mist atop the bath caddy
A copy of Greek goddesses by Nikita gill atop the bath caddy
Three fluffy white bath towels and wash cloth from Dormio by the bath side
An Oliver Bonas wine glass filled with Kylie minogue rose atop the caddy
A gold box of Godiva chocolates atop the caddy
iPad playing dynasty atop the caddy
Graham and Greene gold bath caddy tray atop the bath

Demeter:

Plunge Lush’s Orangutang bath bomb into hot water
Massage and rinse Noble Isle’s golden harvest shower gel across the body
Pour Noble Isle’s golden harvest bubble bath under running water
Burn irusu’s earth candle by the bath side
Burn also aery’s retreat candle by the side of the bath
Light and burn the green turtle’s coconut husk soy candle atop the bath caddy
Add the Eco Bath London’s luxury bamboo tray atop the bath
Hang eucalyptus leaves in the bathroom to clear sinuses
Place potted plants around the bath side
Scrub body with Hydrea London’s exfoliating bamboo mit
Apply Lush’s cup o’coffee face mask to skin
Eco Bath London’s bath pillow to cushion the back
An etsy coconut husk bowl filled with fresh chopped fruit atop the bath caddy
Oliver Bonas tumbler filled with Vita Coco Coconut water beside the bowl
Shower speaker playing Forest ambience
Copy of the secret garden on the side of the bath caddy
Aveda botanical repair intensive mask in hair while the hair is in coco&eve hair turban
Two green Eco bath towels by the bath side along with a fresh wash cloth

Artemis:

Plunge Lush’s twilight bath bomb into the hot steamy water
Massage and rinse lush’s sleepy shower gel from the body
Pour imperial leather’s moonlit skies bubble bath under the running tap
Lather the body with rituals serendipity body scrub to remove excess skin cells
Light evermore candle’s evermore moon candle by the bath side
Place next’s lavender Egyptian cotton towels and wash cloth by the bath side
Light and place two Dusk Luxe’s sun and moon candles by the bath side
Place psychic sisters relax crystals around the bath side
Light and place lush’s sleepy candle by the bath side
Place a copy of Rupi Kaur’s milk and honey atop the bath caddy
Coat Elemis herbal lavender repair onto the face
Light and place Wolf & Badger’s grey Artemis candle by the bath side
Place sass & belle’s moon phase mug filled with T2’s sleepy time tea atop the bath caddy
Fill a filiz bear snack bowl full of jacob’s twiglets and morrison’s moon biscuits atop the bath caddy
Place the little ones’ 3D moon light lamp in the bathroom
Place iPad playing moonknight atop the bath caddy
Light and place raw and refine’s moon goddess candle atop the bath caddy tray
Place ASOS’s bamboo bath caddy tray atop the bath
Add Ortorex’s bath pillow to the back of the bath to soothe the neck

Amphitrite:

Crumble Lush’s mermaid bubble bar under the tap to fill the bath with luxurious bubbles
Add Eco Bath London’s luxury shell bath pillow to the back of the bath to lie back and enjoy
Plunge Lush’s melusine bath bomb into the foamy water
Scrub and rinse the body of excess skin cells with lush’s ocean salt body scrub
Light three etsy soy wax shell candles along the bath side
Pack the face with lush’s bb seaweed face mask to draw out impurities
Lather and rinse the body with Molton brown’s cypress and sea fennel shower gel
Take three light blue Egyptian cotton towels and a wash cloth from dunelm and place by the side of the bath
Light and place scandinavisk’s Hav candle atop the bath caddy
Place Eco bath London’s bamboo bath caddy tray atop the bath
Light and place the white companies’ seychelles candle along the bath side
Place medisana’s MBH bubble bath hot tub math under the water and connect to an outlet
Light jo Malone’s wood sage and sea salt candle and place along the bath side
Add a mixture of sea shell’s and netting from etsy along the side of the bath
Place an Oliver Bonas blue tint tumbler of mermaid gin and lemonade atop the bath caddy
Beside this place a box of Chardonell & Walker’s sea salt caramel truffles to snack on beside the glass
Place a copy of daughter of the sea atop the bath caddy
Alongside this an ipad playing Aquaman movie