Daily delight: a lazy Sunday at Jasmine Spa

An oft neglected body part, our feet give us a lot of support without much love in return. Summer sees them treated a little more kindly as they are on display rather a lot more, but come Winter and they seem to disappear, forgotten under a thick layer of socks, stockings and the odd UGG or two. This Winter I advocate a little more attention paid to the humble tootsie, and promise you’ll feel all the better for it. When we think about treating our feet a pedicure is usually top of mind, and one of the most blissful can be found at Blake Street’s Jasmine Nail & Wax Spa. A branch of Tamara Spa, Jasmine is devoted to nails, waxing and eyelash extensions, whereas its serene sister is the place for facials and massage with an Ayurvedic bent. That isn't to say that a trip to Jasmine isn't relaxing, especially when you book in for a Luxury Pedicure, which includes a foot and massage with rose oil that gently jolts your body back to life. My therapist Arshana is an absolute magician, soaking my feet in a mix of milk, honey and rose crystals topped with rose petals, before giving them a scrub with sea salt and natural butters. Next up was the aforementioned massage, before cuticle work and polish using US brand Zoya. One of the industry's few truly non-toxic brands, Zoya polishes are free of Toluene, Formaldehyde and DBP chemicals that are known carcinogens. It's is the safe polish for pregnant mums and smart women worldwide, and the range of colours is pretty gorgeous, too. Popular Winter shades include deep reds, browns and blues, with green also entering the fray for 2010. Jasmine and Tamara Spa owner Neelu says that their pedicures are a favourite with regulars, “especially during Summer when people are spending all of their time jandals and sandals”, although in Winter people pop in to tidy their feet up before they travel, especially if they have been bundled up in socks and stockings. You can also book in purely for a foot massage – known as Pada Mardana - which they call a “royal extravagance for weary feet”. I recommend going in on a Sunday - they are one of the few spas open - as the spa is often quieter and incredibly serene.