Lending laughter to (mid) life

Hi from a French CountryWife, except I’m not French but a Brit who made “the move” from Marlow, Buckinghamshire and… Read More »

I usually get a little bleary eyed when watching documentaries. Not sure why but so often they tease then disappoint… Read More »

A fabulous recipe all round here – perfect for nibbles any night, whether entertaining or sitting on the sofa watching… Read More »

So here we find ourselves, enjoying those precious days off between Christmas and New Year. Rather like being in the… Read More »

Hi, franglais country housewife here again. Our French B&B continues well and we are already nearly fully booked for the… Read More »

Why an ex. pat I always ask myself – I am still a patriot to the UK – I love England… Read More »

ONLY A FEW HOURS LEFT to enter our competition to join the CountryWives’ blogging team for one month. COMPETITION CLOSES AT… Read More »

The Road to Mandalay is nothing like the poem and not at all how I had expected it to be…. Read More »

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE COUNTRYWIVES Thankfully the Mayans were wrong and we are all living another day and,… Read More »

I have recently discovered the wonder that is PIA. Beautiful, extremely well designed, high quality bags  and jewellery at a… Read More »

Sir Bruce and Tess have the glitterball for one contestant – who will it be? Check out the BBC website… Read More »

Still laughing at naughty Ellie’s funny post – you see, this is why we love her so much. And I… Read More »

The world is supposed to end this morning as if you hadn’t heard, yes, the Mayans gave us the good… Read More »

CW loves this, I had never seen it before I was shown it yesterday by a friend, v clever and… Read More »

I spent 3 hours in the dental chair yesterday – I should have guessed I was in for trouble when… Read More »

Wow! CW Loves this leather effect nail polish with glue on skulls in black or tan by Nails Inc! Fab… Read More »

Went to the cinema to see Seven Psychopaths. Despite the title, this film was an absolute joy in my book –… Read More »

Mini poppadoms with mango chutney – these are so easy to make and very popular because they are fresh and… Read More »

I know that, despite the end of the world looming this Friday, Annabel has been partayyying for Britain – or… Read More »

CW loves the idea of making cakes with sponges, such a wonderful way to spend the holidays with young kids….you… Read More »

Yesterday was  almost surreal in it’s awfulness, I’m not sure where to begin really. We took ourselves off to London… Read More »

I could eat this for breakfast, lunch and then again for supper. Ellie x INGREDIENTS: 1 medium onion , finely… Read More »

KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED FOR OUR NEW COMPETITION WHICH LAUNCHES IN JANUARY!                … Read More »

Saw this recipe on Nigel Slater’s first of a two part series last Friday, 14th December called Twelve Tastes of… Read More »

  All the cute & funny animal pictures that you could possibly want can be found here at Attack of… Read More »

Healthy, ready in a flash, luxurious, Thai-inspired, easy to prepare and only 147 calories per serving…. I am definitely making… Read More »

So this is the beginning of the final week before the big day and you think I am talking about… Read More »

Naughty Undies stocking filler for the man in your life….that’s all I’m going to say, the rest is up to you!… Read More »

I can recommend this product personally, it was originally given to me as a present years ago and I just… Read More »

” I have good news for you ladies” said the check in girl, at Malaysian Airways, “I am upgrading you”!… Read More »

YUM YUM Many people, including diners at the world’s best restaurant, Noma, eat Christmas trees – apparently the freeze dried… Read More »

My son was given one of these electronic money boxes three years ago and I do believe that he’ll love… Read More »

How extraordinary A, in your last post you mention the lovely parties that you and OH have been invited to… Read More »

Can’t believe how groovy this collection of soaps is, CW is in colour heaven! £11.95, you can also buy Bomb Cosmetics… Read More »

I think the slogan on the tee shirt says it all….especially as my Youngest Son has just risen at 12.52… Read More »

This recipe makes 24 mini (and super cute) muffins and comes from my favourite recipe website BBC Food

This is an incredible recipe as it does not need kneeding and is foolproof and I am not a bread maker… Read More »

So my fellow Countrywives have clearly got into the spirit of Christmas; Grace has been to Poundland dragging her Marvellous… Read More »

Chocolate covered strawberries make an easy and elegant candy-like pudding and can even be given as a gift to someone… Read More »