Coronation Chicken, the original 1953 recipe by Constance Spry

How to be your husband’s Helpmeet: vintage advice for modern marriage

Being a wife is so much more than chores, child-rearing, and routines - it’s about being a true partner, a helpmeet, and a source of strength for your husband. Let’s look at what it means to truly support and uplift the man you love, and why when you follow this golden rule, everyone is a winner!

Old Fashioned Living: an interview with Michelle from Remembering The Old Ways

Please meet a long term inspiration of mine; Michelle is a mother of 8 children, still married to her childhood sweetheart, and whose life reflects the wholesome values I think many of us dream of. Slow, sustainable, and family-centred. Learn how she achieves this and what inspires her the most.

My Testimony: How I became a Christian

You may see me in a different light after reading this post, but that’s ok. It’s not about where I’ve been, it’s about where I’m going.

Ovaltine Tea Loaf: a vintage recipe

Ovaltine has always promised a good night’s sleep, plenty of vitamins, and is a restorative aid when added to your diet - but why not try it in this delicious and easy to make tea loaf! It will keep well, and is great for picnics and packed lunches.

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.

Five steps to becoming a better housewife

In order to become a better housewife, you may need to cultivate your skills, yes, but we must prepare the ground before we plant our seeds for harvest. If the soil isn’t fertile, the crop will fail. Here are my five top tips to help you thrive in your role as a homemaker. Perfection not required!

English Etiquette: Good manners for a modern world

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.

Lessons from a Duchess. How does Kate do it?

It has been a decade since the world witnessed one of the most magical Royal Weddings in recent history, and I make no secret of the fact that I adore the Duchess of Cambridge. She will forever be a great example of a lady, and can teach us so much about what it means to live a graceful, regal life.

How to embrace your feminine energy with Ladies Like Us

They say everyone has a divine purpose. That every one of us is born for a reason, and many women may have felt at some point in their lives that it is simply to look pretty, have a successful career, catch a man, make a home and have babies – but it goes a lot deeper than you may think.