In a world that is determined to continually misunderstand and misrepresent a large collective of women. Namely those who identify as homemakers and traditional housewives - is it time to take back the narrative and walk away from this “Trad Wife” hysteria? Hear my story in The New Yorker Magazine.
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Perhaps among the tasks of daily homemaking, the endless to-do lists, and taking care of others - it’s time to do a little bit of internal housekeeping. To heal those little things that have been nagging away at your heart, body, mind & soul. As they say, “you cannot pour from an empty cup”.
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What can we all learn from the life and legacy of “The People’s Princess”? Diana was a multi-faceted woman, with a complicated life and history but that never stopped her from her mission to put an important character trait to good use…
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Hanging out in the daytime, or at home, and (yes) without alcohol can be just as fun as those boozy all-nighters in your twenties! It just requires a little forward planning and creativity. Here are some wholesome (and budget friendly) ideas for things to do with the girls.
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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
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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.
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What I have learned in three months of only wearing feminine dresses, and why I may throw out the trousers for good!
Haven’t they always said you should dress like a lady in order to be treated like one?...
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Wearing dresses doesn’t “define” femininity, or does it? A childhood spent denied of pretty things, and a living in generation devoted to skinny jeans finds this writer frustrated with her choices. Should she wear the dress and face the questions, or forever blend in and walk away from girlishness?
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The media are trying to cancel the housewife, and I refuse to let that happen.
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Join me as I share my favourite ‘Pearls of Wisdom’ regarding style, elegance, and etiquette one of my favourite YouTube channels, The Modern Lady, with host and style coach, Devoreaux Walton.
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Thinking of gift ideas for daughters and young women in your family can be tricky. Why not give her something meaningful that will help to boost her grace and self-esteem! Ladies Like Us is a book with modern, sound and supportive lifestyle advice written just for her
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Discover the timeless charm of good manners in my new book, English Etiquette. With a fresh, easy-to-digest approach, this guide shows you why etiquette is essential and how to effortlessly cultivate a graceful presence. Perfect for anyone wanting to bring a touch of tradition to daily life.
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With the wedding season approaching, proper guest etiquette and thoughts of what to wear are at the forefront of our minds. The Darling Academy has shared its top tips with Cotswold Collections to help you get it right, every time.
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Having the sniffles is never fun, especially when you don’t know whether it is polite or not to blow your nose in public. Etiquette Expert offers her advice on what to do when you have to navigate the task of blowing your nose, cough or sneeze in a formal setting.
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This week etiquette expert, Jill Kryston answers a reader’s question on how to handle uncomfortable political debate at a dinner party. A lady should know how to handle this minefield, so here are Jill’s tips on how to be gracious, dignified and ladylike in the face of such awkwardness.
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