Articles in “Etiquette”

How to make perfect English scones

Scones became popular when the Duchess of Bedford was so delighted by them, she ordered them daily at 4pm. Rather than reserve this treat to special occasions only, shake off that apron and bake your own! English scones are easier to make than you might think and I have the perfect recipe for you.

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.

Perfectly British Father's Day Gift Ideas

Despite the grumbling and mumbling, good fathers are some of the most selfless people you can find. Decades of hard work to put a roof over your head, teaching you to ride a bike, playing taxi service, and offering zero-interest loans from the bank of dad. Surely he deserves to be spoilt this year?

Traditional values and good manners that need to see a revival!

Manners, decorum, and good behaviour are the lynchpins of living a “traditional” lifestyle, but sadly some values are becoming a dying art. From the hearts of traditional ladies themselves, these are the etiquette essentials we are fighting for, and don’t want to see die out during our watch.

How to make a British cup of tea

Join us as we demonstrate how to make a proper cup of British tea. A discussion of why it’s important to get it right, and Alena shares lots of easy to remember tea etiquette tips. Plus a bonus teatime treat recipe!

Featured on: The Modern Lady

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.

Introducing: Pressing Matters

Wring out the worry, and let me answer those niggling queries you have concerning manners, social oddities, and how to enjoy a kinder lifestyle.

Join us on YouTube as we introduce our new series “Pressing Matters: Ironing out your etiquette questions”.

Let's celebrate National Cream Tea Day

You mean to say there is a whole day in the yearly calendar dedicated to the ritual of cream tea? A lovely cuppa, warm freshly baked scones, delicious jams made from English summer fruits, and decadent Cornish clotted cream. Someone pinch me, I must be dreaming!

Perfectly British Wedding Gift Ideas

Struggling to find the right present for the lovely couple? Here is The Darling Academy’s curation of the finest British home goods and lifestyle products any bride and her groom would be delighted to receive, once the last of the Champagne has been finished and the confetti swept clean away…

Wedding Etiquette with Cotswold Collections

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.

Ladylike ways to deal with sneezes and sniffles

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.

Navigating political debate at a dinner party

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.

Give her the gift of inner beauty and confidence

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