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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?
Continue readingAll 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?
Continue readingBlue 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!
Continue readingIt’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.
Continue readingMany 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?
Continue readingA 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.
Continue readingFancy 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!
Continue readingA 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…
Continue readingChristmas 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!
Continue readingProbably 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.
Continue readingIt’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.
Continue readingIn Autumn, the hedgerows are bursting with delicious free fruits perfect for adding into yummy cakes and cosy crumbles. Why not delight your future self or dear friends with a bottle of hedgerow gin too! Here’s how to make this simple recipe. You’ll be itching to enjoy it come Christmas time.
Continue readingWhat 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.
Continue readingA quintessential English summer, spent sipping tea and enjoying cake in the manicured grounds of an historic country house. Miserden Estate and its Afternoon Tea is one of the Cotswolds best kept secrets.
Continue readingThis week we had a heatwave, and oh how we British absolutely delighted in complaining about it… including myself. Some of my homemaker happenings, our family adventures, and what we got up to at home this week in July…
Continue readingIf you choose to have a romantic and somewhat nostalgic lifestyle, you may want to express this in what you wear too. It’s increasingly hard to find feminine clothing that flatters rather than flaunts. Today I’m sharing tips on honing your feminine style, and translating trends to make them yours
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