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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

Cotswold kitchen garden inspired quiche recipes

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!

Berkeley Castle, a day out in the Cotswolds

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!

English Etiquette: Good manners for a modern world

Discover the timeless charm of good manners in my new book, English Etiquette. With a fresh, easy-to-digest approach, this guide shows you why etiquette is essential and how to effortlessly cultivate a graceful presence. Perfect for anyone wanting to bring a touch of tradition to daily life.

Homity Pie a Second World War recipe

A Second World War recipe inspired by the tireless and hard work of our Land Girls. This classic British dish, also known as Devon Pie makes a beautiful traditional Sunday lunch. Perfect for those seeking quick and easy to make comfort food suitable for vegetarians that the whole family will love.

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.

Creating a cosy kitchen

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…

Double Gloucester Cheese, Broccoli & Egg Muffins

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!

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.

The Old Money Book by Byron Tully: a review

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.

How to be elegant: at Christmas

Dry turkey, presents that disappoint, old grudges, and interfering relations. Oh joy, it’s Christmas time again! Rather than pressure ourselves into having the “perfect” holiday, use it as an opportunity to focus on our presence and poise. Here’s how a true lady or gent spends Christmas.

How to cultivate and enhance your natural beauty

For some women, feeling beautiful is deeply important, and they’ll go to great lengths to achieve their ideal. Others dismiss the pursuit of beauty as shallow and unworthy of attention. But when you uncover the essence of true beauty, you’ll realise it’s neither meaningless nor out of reach.

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.

Under the bonnets of leading ladies

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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