Articles

I don't want to be a Girlboss

All my life I thought feminism meant choice, but for many women today, that’s not their experience at all - you see, you have to make the right choice! If that’s the case, is it really choice at all?

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.

A very Corgi Coronation weekend for King Charles III

How to best celebrate a Coronation you ask? Pack up your bunting and your glad rags, and head down to Kent to spend it with best friends and a Corgi or three…

Crack open the bubbles, and grab a slice of quiche. It’ll be utterly “Perfick” I tell you.

The Darling things of May, and making Dandelion Honey

Blue skies, blossom, and all the lovely things that May brings. Including my very simple recipe for how to make Dandelion Honey. Life is sweet, if you choose to make it so!

A new season of motherhood, and Springtime in The Cotswolds

It’s springtime here in The Cotswolds, and with this new season comes not only flowers and gentle rain, but brand new beginnings, a lot of emotions, some tears, and addressing the realities of my own changing season of Motherhood.

Beryl by Woods Ware: 1940s & 1950s British Utility China

An ode to cups and saucers. Beryl ware by Wood & Sons is a timeless range of British utility china that has been a mainstay of village halls and churches up and down the country since the Second World War. Here’s why I, and collectors alike love it so…

Why I left Instagram. Is it time for you to quit social media too?

Why walking away from Instagram has been the best thing for my creative energy and peace of mind. There are too many red flags with social media platforms like this now, and I wonder if it’s time for our generation to reject it entirely? Especially those who prefer a wholesome and healthy lifestyle.

How to forgive yourself for your past mistakes.

Many of us struggle with our past mistakes, and allow it to cast shadows on our self-esteem. Women especially fear reprise, judgement, and gossip, and live in shame when they needn’t. So how can we change our mindsets, and learn to truly forgive ourselves?

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.