Articles in “General”

How to embrace femininity and wear only dresses

What I have learned in three months of only wearing feminine dresses, and why I may throw out the trousers for good!

Haven’t they always said you should dress like a lady in order to be treated like one?...

Broccoli Salad: the perfect summer party and family BBQ recipe

This quick and easy to make Summer BBQ side salad is a crowd pleaser and a real family favourite. Take it along to your next party, potluck or bring & share. Recipe courtesy of my Aunt-in-Law Carolyn from NB, Canada.

How to make traditional homemade chicken stock

You’ve probably heard it said that “chicken soup is good for the soul”, but did you know it’s good for your health, and wealth too? Here is our very easy and simple traditional chicken stock recipe you can make this very Sunday! Get cooking like Grandma with frugality, and your meal plans in mind.

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.

Our Homemaker’s Kitchen Management Manual

Our printable PDF kitchen handbook contains useful charts for keeping inventory of your fresh foods, pantry items, and freezer stock. It also includes useful weight and temperature conversions, beautiful menu planning sheets, recipe cards, and shopping lists that you can print time and time again.

Darling Dresses and Accessories for Spring 2021

The Darling Dress Diaries Spring 2021 issue. Pretty frocks, accessories, and shoes to see you through the season of gentle sunshine. A curation of my favourite feminine finds, plus some special retailer discounts just for you.

Wearing only dresses: choosing a feminine wardrobe.

Wearing dresses doesn’t “define” femininity, or does it? A childhood spent denied of pretty things, and a living in generation devoted to skinny jeans finds this writer frustrated with her choices. Should she wear the dress and face the questions, or forever blend in and walk away from girlishness?

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!

How we afford to live on one income

Is it even possible to live on one income today? One British couple went from having two incomes but barely able to save a penny - to a traditional one income family, an extra mouth to feed, a healthy house deposit saved, and are now financially thriving. Here’s how they did it.

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.

Our reading list for a simple, traditional, and contented 2021

Embracing contentment, simplicity, and learning to live traditionally - a recommended reading list to explore this wonderful, life-affirming subject over the coming year.

Sustainable & Slow Homemaking Habits I'll be keeping in 2021

This year’s pandemic has proven to us all that without a shadow of a doubt, our home matters more than we realised! How can we create a calming, and peaceful home that does good things for the environment too? Here are some sustainable homemaking choices I’ll be keeping in the coming year.