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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!

Emma Bridgewater Afternoon Tea Review

Join us for a day out at the Emma Bridgewater Factory - the home of one of our most famous English ceramicists, synonymous with British Country Style. Afternoon Tea, decorating your own, and a good old shopping spree. What more would you want in a girly outing?

Can housewives work and earn additional income for the family?

Being a housewife is the best job in the world - made even better if you can bring in a little “pin money” while doing it! Marital finances aren’t always the sole responsibility of the husband. Many wives blog, make, and sell at the market gates - but on her own terms. It’s actually nothing new…

How to start meal planning: a housewife's guide

Meal planning is one of the cornerstones of successful homemaking. Here is our easy guide to help you through the process of scheduling your family’s menu, and saving yourself time and money along the way.

Best Ever Apple Crumble Cake Recipe

There is nothing like experiencing the coming of Autumn in the English Countryside. Apple trees laden with fruit, hedgerows bursting with berries, and our cosy kitchens busy enjoying the fruits of nature’s labour. Harvest season really is the best, and this Apple Crumble Cake celebrates it well!

Healing, transforming, and building hope through homemaking

How washing dishes, honouring your spouse, and mopping up spills can do more than just create a cosy home. Homemaking as an art form can heal not only your own heart, your closest relationships too!