More snow!
Well, they said snow. What they didn't say was 70kmph winds, blizzards and six inches of the white stuff
It's a white world in the Orne today
Cosy kidneys
Damart has a range of supports for keeping your back warm in winter
If you didn't manage to snap up a chauffe-reins from Lidl when they were in stock, there's always Damart...
Ten top lingerie tips
If you're a male buying lingerie for a female for Valentine's, here's some food for thought
Remember this is for her and not you...
Oops - technoluddite
Just when I thought I'd got the hang of this interwebs thing...
People like me shouldn't be allowed email...
The reluctant veggie
If you can't face the idea of full-time vegetarianism, think about being a veggie mid-week
The cuisine of other nations offers far better vegetarian food than our own.
Gok does it again
Gok's championing of the disabled is surely to be applauded, not derided
Disabled women are women like any other - why should they be denied the opportunity of looking fabulous?
Hollywood glamour
A little bit of Photoshopping does all of us good...
If we all had access to my husband, we could all be Hollywood stars for a day
Valentine's Day ideas
Well, if you must, you must, I suppose...
Romance in this house would be not having to clean up cat sick each morning, but for those more pinkily inclined, here are a few pointers...
So now I'm vintage too
Vintage vendors are now raiding my old wardrobe...
Perhaps I've now been collecting vintage so long that I've become collectible myself.
Is money the root of all happiness?
I was interested to read an article on happiness in today's Guardian, which suggested that indeed money might make you happy.
Does having more money really make you happier?
The rich get richer
And the poor remain the same...
New Labour has done sod-all to narrow the gap between rich and poor.
Come back to where you started
In this house, I can only hope that what goes around comes around
Men do seem to get locked into a comfortable decade - in the DH's case, it's the 1980s.
Life without cash
Mark Boyle lives in a world without money - could more of us do the same?
It's not easy to give up a standard of living we've gotten used to, but perhaps we are getting to a time when we have no choice.
A little of what you fancy
Definitely does you good. Work out which clothes in your wardrobe make your heart beat faster - that's where you should spend your money.
Making a list of the clothes you like best can be an eye-opener - in my case, it turned out to be vintage.
How to buy on Ebay
If you've never bought clothes on Ebay, here's a quick how-to
Buying clothes on Ebay can be great fun, but need to know how to look and what to look for.
Ladylike glamour at the Golden Globes
The 2010 Golden Globes showcased some beautiful and grown-up designs that the over-40s babe can easily emulate.
There was a distinctly ladylike feel to the Golden Globes dresses this year, providing some inspiration for the over-40s babe.
Tools of the trade
A small arsenal of well-designed tools can prove very useful in the make-up box.
Having the right tools makes applying your makeup a great deal easier.
Before and after - Cameron Diaz
Even Cameron Diaz gets photoshopped in magazine pictures
Cameron Diaz's 'before' shots are what most of us would like as 'after' shots, but the photoshoppers still won't leave her alone
Little boots
Here's a quick guide to warm boots for winter
Winter boots that are both warm and practical
Cabin fever
We've been hampered by the snow for the best part of a month now - it's getting a little irritating
The snow may be pretty, but being snowed in is becoming a tad tiresome.
A new year, a new look
A new year has left me itching for a new haircut to go with it
I'm hoping this angled bob will just melt the years away...
Before and after - Nicolette Sheridan
Number one in our new series on what Photoshop can do for you is Nicollette Sheridan
If we all had access to Photoshop, we might all look as good as this...
Overindulgence
Why do we always overdo it at Christmas? My stomach is glad to get back to normal
It must be a sign of ageing - my poor digestion is only just recovering from Christmas
Lies told by women's magazines
Women's magazines do have one thing in common - they lie and they lie and they lie...
For all Cosmo lovers, everywhere.
The desirable dozen
Twelve foolproof makeup products for women over 40
Once you hit 40, you need makeup products that go on fast, give reliable results and stay put. Here are 12 of the best
Sales savvy
The January sales are upon us once more. Here's how to survive them
It pays to take a military approach to shopping in January
Party perfect
When you have functions to attend, it pays to have a uniform
Here in the countryside, functions aren't what they were in London - this party season I found myself dressing in a kind of uniform
Black and white party
At Christmas we threw a monochrome party and it was a huge amount of fun
If you throw a black and white party, even the food and drink can match the theme.
Another year bites the dust
I can't be the only one who's glad to see the back of 2009
2009 left us battered and bruised, but thankfully undefeated
Knicker tips for the clueless
Peter Jones has set up a men-only section in its lingerie department to help the guys sort the boyshorts from the thongs
Can men ever get it right when buying undies for their women?
Return of the sheep
Could it be true? The Sloane Ranger look of the 80s is back?
The picture sweaters so beloved of Princess Di when she was just a Lady seem to be back among us.
A slightly grumpy Christmas?
Now that I've got the Christmas spirit in, perhaps I can get more into the Christmas spirit
Christmas comes but once a year - a shame, then, that it's in winter.
Boobed again
Every year I look for a pretty bra that is also supportive - and as usual, I'm straight back to my trusty favourites...
The Doreen bra by Triumph is a masterpiece of engineering, but oh how I wish it came in more interesting colours
End of an era for Lacroix
Lacroix has closed its doors to haute-couture
It's goodbye to all that for the house of Lacroix
A mole problem
When a mole can turn cancerous, it must be removed - I just wish it wasn't so painful
Moles on the sole of your foot are inherently dangerous, but getting them cut out is no picnic either
