Lending laughter to (mid) life

Well, I wanted to do a few things out of my comfort zone and last night was definitely one of… Read More »

Champagne & Lemonade…one of those wonderful second hand shops we used to use aged 24 but…. online!! Annabel

The CountryWives are delighted to present another post from the wonderful Louloulapomme, our very own French CountryWife: Why an ex…. Read More »

If I’m completely honest I have always thought John Major rather attractive, don’t ask me why, I mean ME!!! who… Read More »

Absolutely brilliant stuff. Use as an undercoat and it smooths, repairs, strengthens your nails and it really does do what… Read More »

Well done Grace for swotting up on Lucy Cavendish so if Ellie and I freeze on Friday night you can… Read More »

This sounds an odd combination I know, but wait until you taste it! It is not only surprisingly delicious, but… Read More »

Controversially – and therefore must see TV – this drugs trial was sponsored by Channel 4 because Professor David Nutt… Read More »

As I rather tentatively admitted a couple of months ago, I’m now si….si…..six….sixty (apologies, it’s still extremely hard for me… Read More »

Leonard Cohen looking a bit suave, probably on a motorbike with a cig in his left hand. Ellie x Who… Read More »

SZECHUAN PORK WITH PAK CHOI ½ tsp Bart Crushed Chillies 3 tbsp dark soy sauce 1 tbsp Waitrose Toasted Sesame… Read More »

Thanks for the priceless update on your trip to Bali BPG and I do hope that the mozzy bites have… Read More »

GRACE’S REVIEW: I really want to say I liked this film – that it was charming, amusing and resonated with me…. Read More »

Armed with only 30% of my spray tan intact on my body, the rest had disappointingly dribbled down the plug… Read More »

My few days of blissful peace and quiet have been shattered by Husband’s return from week-long business trip to Moscow…. Read More »

A new favourite of mine and only a measly 100 cals or so per serving. Absolutely scrummy served with a… Read More »

Ok ladies, enough about sex, you know that I cannot abide the thought of it these days and I hope… Read More »

Well Grace you have opened a can of worms, that taboo subject ‘Sex’; years ago it was taboo to mention… Read More »

Wasn’t entirely sure what Husband’s agenda was when he casually asked me if I fancied going to see Hope Springs… Read More »

I know it sounds old fashioned but it is honestly sensible to mark all your child’s belongings as they go… Read More »

It’s Monday and I hate them; my Hoover has stopped working, my youngest son sat on my Kindle and the… Read More »

One of the most useful things I have been given lately was from the trolley man at Tesco. He must… Read More »

Son came home with yet another bit of gadgetry yesterday. Electronic doodas and phone apps might float his boat but… Read More »

Just phoned Husband to remind him to keep evening of 28th September free and he asked me what for. ”… Read More »

Whenever I have to give a gift I am always stuck for ideas as one wants to show thought has… Read More »

GRACE’S REVIEW: I just love my silk pillowcases. They are ultra smooth to lie my weary, wrinkled face on at… Read More »

I love, love, love the Berni Parker competition we’ve started running this week, how amazing to have your own card… Read More »

So girls are you getting pre-Henley Literary Festival jitters? I try to reassure myself that we are going to have… Read More »

I have been using a hob for the last six years that does not work properly and so, finally, I… Read More »

Ellie!!!!!  I cannot believe you are talking about Christmas gifts already – it’s still summer time (well, there’s ten days… Read More »

A, now that you have so many nephews maybe they can share Christmas presents and at a price of £99… Read More »

GRACE’S REVIEW: Just brilliant for carrying glasses from one room to another, the high grip rubber studs ensure that everything… Read More »

Just love, love, love Cos. They claim to be timeless, modern, tactile, functional – and I agree wholeheartedly with all… Read More »

Hey girls, firstly I am so impressed with Grace for shimmying over the O2 roof in this new decade of… Read More »

UP AT THE O2 is a new attraction that officially opened on 21 June this year. It involves an expedition across… Read More »

Hi Girl’s……..summer holidays have been so long that I really can’t remember how to function properly without the kids around!… Read More »

350g/12oz self-raising flour 2 tsp baking powder 350g/12oz unsalted butter, softened 350g/12oz caster sugar 6 free-range eggs 200g/7oz desiccated coconut 2 limes, juice and zest only 350g/12oz raspberries, plus… Read More »

I have to admit to not really understanding the workings of American politics……Presidential primaries and caucuses? Luckily these are now over… Read More »

Well, that’s me done for the month, not a spare penny in the coffers only three days after husband’s salary… Read More »

GRACE’S REVIEW: Not a new product but an enduringly good one. I have been using my pot of Bobbi Brown… Read More »