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A chat with Ask Charlie: choosing to be a housewife

A podcast episode with my friend Charlie, talking practical homemaking skills, setting the tone of your home, and getting to the heart of the matter on what it means to honour your dreams, and choosing to be a housewife.

Queen Casserole: a base stock recipe for stews and soups

Fancy winning the family over with a hearty but healthy dish you can throw together quickly this evening? It’s economical, easy, and foolproof. A firm favourite inspired by my own family, both past and present. Thanks to my lovely Dad and his silly nickname for my Mum that inspired this one!

Darling Little Details: January 2023

A January recap of choosing petals over Pinot, loving Laura even more than I thought possible, skincare (re)discoveries, and all the darling little things I loved this month.

Spoiler alert: it may or may not involve a fair bit of white china…

Homemaker Happenings ... No. 003

Christmas isn’t always my favourite time, but this year was a mixture of high adventures followed by quite deliberate, and quiet contentment with a focus on the 90s. Join me for a trip to Betty’s, a day out with the girls, and a trip to Paris which was one for the books!

Mrs Darling's Cosy Autumn & Winter Beef Pie

Probably the cosiest pie you’ll have all autumn. This recipe is one of my signature dishes, and I’d love for you to fall for it! It’s the perfect marriage of delicious tender beef, sweet winter vegetables, deep red wine, and warming horseradish. All topped off with a pretty festive leafy pastry lid.

Homemaker Happenings ... No. 002

It’s all change this Autumn - a return to school, celebrating a decade of motherhood and being a housewife. Plus some deep thoughts on the Queen, a housewife’s presence on social media, and the mindfulness of stocking the pantry for winter.

How to make an Autumnal Hedgerow Gin

In Autumn, the hedgerows are bursting with delicious free fruits perfect for adding into yummy cakes and cosy crumbles. Why not delight your future self or dear friends with a bottle of hedgerow gin too! Here’s how to make this simple recipe. You’ll be itching to enjoy it come Christmas time.

I don't want to return to work after having a baby

What to say when your family and friends question your decision about not returning to work after having a baby.

In a world that values and glorifies the working mother, read our advice on how to stand up to cultural assumptions and expectations.

Miserden Estate & Gardens Cotswolds Afternoon Tea: a review

A quintessential English summer, spent sipping tea and enjoying cake in the manicured grounds of an historic country house. Miserden Estate and its Afternoon Tea is one of the Cotswolds best kept secrets.

Homemaker Happenings ... No. 001

This week we had a heatwave, and oh how we British absolutely delighted in complaining about it… including myself. Some of my homemaker happenings, our family adventures, and what we got up to at home this week in July…

How to express your femininity in your clothing choices

If you choose to have a romantic and somewhat nostalgic lifestyle, you may want to express this in what you wear too. It’s increasingly hard to find feminine clothing that flatters rather than flaunts. Today I’m sharing tips on honing your feminine style, and translating trends to make them yours

Mrs Darling's Cheese Scones recipe

One day I shall own a Tea Room, and we will be famous for our scones and cream teas. Not everything will be topped with clotted cream and jam, sometimes a good slather of melting butter on a warm cheese scone will hit the spot… Mrs Darling is delighted to share her recipe with you today.

Wives should always be lovers too

Why marriage advice from the 1950s shouldn’t be so easily dismissed, and is a stark warning for wives who dream of a romantic relationship that’ll stand the test of time.

Perhaps we need to turn our backs on “modern” advice, and take a leaf out of a midcentury manual instead.

Claridge's Hotel Afternoon Tea: a review

Tea is always a good idea, especially when taken at Claridge’s! Join me for a Great British adventure at one of London’s finest Art Deco hotels as we swim in champagne, scones, pastries, and more tea sandwiches than you can shake a teaspoon at!

The Best British Yorkshire Puddings: a recipe

To the Englishman, a roast beef dinner without a Yorkshire Pudding is like a fete without bunting, a pub without beer, or calling on friends without being offered a cup of tea. Disappointing to say the least. Here is my foolproof recipe for whipping up your own delicious, homemade ones every Sunday!