Lending laughter to (mid) life

A, how is the river today, did it peak yesterday as predicted? I so loved the photos you posted in… Read More »

Warm Honey Cup Puddings – the name alone sounds appetising. I made these classic Greek desserts for a supper party… Read More »

This company, Dedicated Designs, is run by a friend of mine and whilst there may be others that are offering… Read More »

As some of you know, I do have a not so secret crush on Jamie Oliver. But that notwithstanding, I… Read More »

Love the idea of a five year old getting this for Christmas – everyone can have a good giggle and… Read More »

As I type this the water (River Thames) is rising but it is not as terrible and devastating as in… Read More »

I have a 31 year old son who is always cold and this is a great present for him, a… Read More »

Now this is a find (by Ellie – such a cool lady). WRAPPZ. For £7.99 approx you can personalise a… Read More »

CW adores this fitted waistcoat with the softest suede chocolate brown back as layer of elegance in this stylish, finest merino… Read More »

This fabulous ‘buddy’ movie Untouchable is available on DVD – would make a brilliant Christmas gift because it is heartwarming,… Read More »

What passion Mick Jagger must have for his music/band/generating income, to athletically leap about a huge stage for hours on end… Read More »

Where was this company, Vanilla Park when I had teenagers? However they are redeemed because I have a nephew of… Read More »

We love it when a recipe is easy don’t we, and this Easy Fish Pie from my favourite recipe website BBC… Read More »

Back to the beginning of the tale – In  2010 the cracks were appearing – (handsome) executive husband (EH) wasn’t… Read More »

AND THE WINNER IS………. CAROL PONTIN.   Congratulations go to Carol who will shortly be decorating her door with a… Read More »

This one is a brilliant cheat, easy to make using Waitrose’s Seriously Buttery Caramel Dipping Sauce £2.99 . Takes 20mins… Read More »

We have had this fabulous Frustration board game in our house ever since my son was small…he is 20 now… Read More »

CountryWives are very happy to welcome a new guest blogger called SASSY (explanation below). She is someone whom some of… Read More »

  Switch sticks are award winning, stylish and start from £19.99 with FREE UK delivery. The colourful range includes walking sticks,… Read More »

Well done Louise Graham! Louise was one of many readers who answered our competition correctly – Grayshott Spa is in… Read More »

Who doesn’t love the mellow tones and enduring enthusiasm of Nigel Slater… I certainly do. His TV programmes are a… Read More »

Annabel is quite right when she says it is sometimes hard to see anything good in the world – life… Read More »

CountryWives are delighted to welcome a new guest blogger called SASSY – Single And Slightly Scared Yummy (Mummy).  She has, rather bravely, agreed to… Read More »

We love these rucksacks in various spring colours, purple, green, tangerine and pale blue from Zatchels, £145. Take a look… Read More »

Life is tough out there at the moment A but as you say there is also SOOOO much to be… Read More »

Well, it seems many of us absolutely loved this drama from BBC 1.  Just goes to show that a cleverly… Read More »

I am a positive person, I like to turn a ‘lemon into a melon’ but recently I am finding it… Read More »

  Searching For Sugar Man – a fascinating documentary about two South Africans who set out to discover what happened… Read More »

Inspiring recipes for anyone facing the challenge of diabetes - click on the pic of the book below if you’d like… Read More »

You are bang on the button Ellie with your latest post  - we are so, so lucky to be women living… Read More »

Due to his early commute, Husband often goes to bed earlier than me. This means I tend not to read… Read More »

Give It Welly is a charming gardening book divided into monthly chapters and featuring one topical subject in depth, i.e. roses… Read More »

Annabel with ref to your post, I cannot imagine my life without experiencing passion once again; as not much of… Read More »

This is a rather clever book, I would say it is an appropriate read for 10 years olds upwards; a… Read More »

Of course we are not really supposed to buy rings for ourselves but we are now upon the season in… Read More »

Chanel No.5 Bath Soap, what more can I say other than “I know it’s a little on the extravagant side… Read More »

In A Girl and Her Pig, April Bloomfield takes us behind the scenes of her lauded restaurants – the Spotted… Read More »

Men like gadgets right!? Well for under £40 your man (and you) need never worry again about battery power for… Read More »

I love the idea of the film,  Amour, Grace, and OH and I are waiting for it to hit the… Read More »

Just returned from a wonderful weekend away in Bedfordshire and wanted to share the recipe for a deliciously light supper… Read More »