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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A delicious quiche recipe inspired by our gorgeous local produce here in the Cotswolds. If you have a seasonal glut of vegetables from your own garden, or don’t know what to do with that unusual veg you picked up at the farmer’s market, a light quiche could be the answer!
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How did you wake up this morning? Refreshed and ready to face the world or miffed that you couldn’t stay in bed another hour, or four? Elegance is a state of mind, and that begins from the moment your feet hit the floor. Here’s how to start your day in a graceful, ladylike and elegant way every day.
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Forget about those sales! Ladies know that when it comes to building a classy wardrobe she needs to think wisely about it and not act on impulse. It’s neither about fast-fashion or racking up “luxury” debt just to look great. Clothe yourself in style and dignity - which can be bought! Here’s how….
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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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Freedom for your finances! How looking at your money through the lenses of “the old boys” can help boost your self-esteem and get you on track to invest in a real and positive future. Stop dreaming and turn your attention to what really matters….a review of The Old Money Book by Byron Tully.
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Every girl needs an arsenal of fail-safe recipes that she can whip up in a flash. The best ones are quick makes that are versatile enough to cater for a simple lunch at home as well as being appropriate for a bring and share. These broccoli muffins are delicious, light, gluten-free and zero sugar!
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A visit to Berkeley Castle, comfortably nestled in the Cotswolds makes for a great family day out. For those interested in the War of the Roses and Tudor history, it should definitely be on your Cotswold bucket list, just don’t get trapped in the dungeon!
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Recently I’ve become acutely aware of my desire to purchase from only heritage brands, not just for the quality and longevity but the pleasure of indulging the rose-tinted nostalgic memories of my Grandfather’s kitchen. New isn’t all it’s cracked up to be…
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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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Feeling beautiful really matters to some women, and they’ll go to any length to achieve their ideal. On the other hand many people think that chasing beauty is a shallow exercise, and a waste of time. It’s not quite so meaningless, or hard to achieve, when you discover what true beauty really is..
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We all have our favourite romantic heroine, Lady Mary, Elizabeth Bennet, Natasha Rostova and even Bridget Jones. Ladies with lives that we dream of, romances we fantasise about, and “having it all” in the end. But why do we adore them so, what sets them apart, and can this life only ever be fiction?
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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.
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One of the best things to do on a Saturday morning in the Cotswolds is visit Stroud. Come rain or shine there’s always room in your life for local bread, cheese and a brownie or two if you are lucky. Stroud Farmer’s Market is a great weekend treat and a real foodie’s paradise…
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