A HEAVY WEEK & GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS? | WEEKLY VLOG

[@ClareJo2605]

Well done, Luke for including a tribute to our Queen in your vlog. So many KZbinrs and vloggers have chosen not to do so which I find so dis-respectful. Your words were sincere and thoughtful and very much appreciated at this time. x

[@shropshirelass264]

Glad you enjoyed your holiday, and your kind words about the Queen are both thoughtful and reflective.

[@janejohnson7120]

Respect is one of the few things you cannot buy so your words regarding the Queen will have meant so much to many of your viewers and earned a new respect for you and your content. As a previous comment said so many vloggers have not bothered so best wishes for your future and well done for your sincerity.

[@ivyc7336]

Hi Luke! Condolences to you & all your UK viewers on the loss of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. ❤ She's the only monarch I've ever known in my lifetime as well & she will be very missed. So glad you had a lovely holiday. It seems Greece was the go to spot this year bcuz I've seen many others also head there for holiday. It's definitely on my bucket list for sure (& a cruise down the Danube River.) I'm so ready for Christmas! It's by far my most favorite holiday and I just can't wait! Thanks for another fun vlog. Much love from Fort Worth, Texas! 😊🍁🌻

[@BusyBeeMaree]

Glad you had a great holiday. Zara’s new cut is cute. Always great seeing you and Ewan together.

[@greytales6816]

Great vlog as usual Luke. Just wanted to comment on Charity shops, as a charity shop manager we have had to put our bottom line up to keep making a profit. Our shop costs like everyone else has gone up . Lighting, heating rent,even getting our price tickets, shop supplies are now more expensive for us to buy. However we do sell paperback books for only 99p which is great value . I think Charity shops do price according to areas, I do gasp when you show some of the prices in London Charity shops. Hope you are feeling better soon 🧡

[@lizmurphy6295]

Lovely luke,glad you enjoyed your holiday and felt relaxed,you deserve it.your condolences to our queen is so heartfelt . Have a nice day !😊

[@nataliekeane8944]

Thankyou from Australia for acknowledging this incredible woman. She deserves to be remembered for her tireless work for her country and the Commonwealth. 💔 👑 🇬🇧 🇦🇺

[@veronicaan2093]

You’re such a kind considerate person Luke xxxxx

[@wendywilson858]

I agree with you about charity shops getting dear. I had to actually tell one assistant that the item they were selling was 50p more than it's priced new. I said I can't think anyone would pay more for it. Xx

[@anonniemouse8042]

Cancer Research are quite pricey the smaller charities are a bit more reasonable.

[@Maria-jz7rl]

It’s going to a good cause.

[@Arvuvu]

What a great opening reflecting on the queens passing I've been crying all week. Hello to Mr C and Zarahs hair is lovely.

[@lovelyskull3483]

It sounds your holiday was great. This was a lovely Vlog. I really enjoyed it. Thank you Luke.

[@Notsiinem]

Watching Luke at my work break is the way I start my morning ✨

[@LukeCatleugh]

That is so kind❤ I hope your day goes well x

[@emmalcm]

I just got back from a holiday in Kos too 😊 life has been very stressful for me and my husband this year and I feel like it did us the world of good.

[@bernadettehynes-cafferkey3917]

Fantastic video as usual, and very kind words about the Queen, she was a very hard worker, and has had a lot of unfair things said about her, she was monarch, and and also mother, grandmother, great grandmother, etc, it's a very sad loss, 🙏

[@dianejames5055]

Wonderful tribute to our late Queen. Very tearful about her passing of such a remarkable woman. I have been watching all the proceedings on BBC in South Africa. I wish His majesty, King Charles, a blessed reign.

[@janet3528]

Lovely to see you back Luke 😊🇬🇧

[@janicegagnon2294]

I love a good kitchen day, spending time in the kitchen is always a win. I loved the fall mugs. I am still in the hunt for my fall mug , have not yet found the one that captures my heart.

[@traceyhoyle1816]

Nice one Luke happy days 😘

[@jeansmith3367]

Glad you both enjoyed your holiday. Nice words regarding Queen Elizabeth II x I love books and much prefer the real deal over the Kindle - but they are handy and light!

[@juliespencer1164]

great video nice and chilled glad you guys had a fab time in Greece. loved how you mentioned the Queen. so thoughtful. yes full of cold right now was supposed to have surgery this week looks like it will be delayed. love to you all. xxx

[@sueshynn586]

Thankyou Luke for your lovely tribute to our wonderful late Queen. I just wished I had been able to come up to London to lay flowers and join that queue. I joined it virtually at 10am last Friday. Sue x

[@princessliz6201]

I loved the little bit of Christmas, when I was at primary school we used to rehearse the songs for the Christmas play, and it still happens that I get tempted to put on a Carol or 2. A beautiful tribute to the Queen, its such a big change, so much is changing, like I didn't realise there were initials at the bottom of the letter boxes.

[@jennimc898]

Hi Luke, it’s good to see u looking so well. 😊

[@lesleyyeldham6629]

Wow Luke your videos are amazing. I definitely love your cookery bits. 😊

[@sandraholland5663]

Hi Luke. I’m so glad I watched your video and that you did a lovely tribute to our amazing queen. I’ve been feeling totally lost and upset since hearing the news. You are such a lovely young man and so nice to hear a you tuber acknowledge the Queen. Glad you and Zara had a lovely holiday you both deserve it. Thank you for the book recommendations too. Love Zara’s bow and her hair is lovely. Have a lovely weekend 🥰

[@rachaeljones5767]

I must admit even now it hasn't sunk in the Queen has passed . Been watching the events with respect for the Royal Family . Been buying the newspapers to save and also stamps and will keep a few coins / notes as they will probably change over time ..... I bet your feeling it more being in London x

[@jacquelinebootman7004]

Hi luke..glad you had a lovely holiday.great see Mr c.....you 2 are the most caring People .....Christmas 🎄 not that far away .have a lovely week xx 👍💕🌞🐕

[@SuzanneChloe]

Thank you for acknowledging Her Majesty passing. Can't believe it's been a year since you and Mr C hosted the awards show.

[@koinycz72]

Hello Luke, so glad to hear that you two finally got to take your Greece trip. I for one am never ready for Christmas; because I get so stressed out on gift shopping for our young adult children. Although, I do love seeing all the outdoor Christmas lights at night. I'm always glad that you and Owen make time to get together. Thanks for the videos each week.

[@Suziluci65]

3 years ago my daughter requested we do a name draw and the gifts be either handmade or chairty shop purchases and that we just focus on food, games, movies and just hanging out with each other. This truly has been the best gift for me, especially in this time of horrible inflation. You might suggest this to your family, its glorious!!

[@samfrench_88]

Aww what a great vlog thanks Luke, it was very relaxing to watch, and thanks for your heartfelt tribute to the queen ♥️ Also nice to see you reunited with the fab Mr C 😍 and all the Christmas inspo 🎄can’t wait for more 🥰 thanks again 🙏 made my day 👌 enjoy the rest of your weekend x x

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Luke nice tribute to the Queen. We are sending our thoughts, prayers and condolences to you, the royal family and all of UK. We agree with you nothing like a physical book. We enjoyed your vlog. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@carolinemcleod4554]

I agree with reading a book, it's more satisfying turning pages and I can't wait for stuff to properly be on shelfs for Christmas, they've stated putting out but no prices yet,

[@lynseypeters]

I read a good bit and nothing beats a physical book. I read the odd ebook but I usually can't wait to get back to a paper or hardback. I didn't like the main character in How To Kill Your Family but I did like the ending. The Spilt is fantastic, hope you enjoy. Love the vlogs and glad your holiday was relaxing.

[@CherylsCreativeWorld33]

Lovely varied vlog! A beautiful tribute to the Queen, 😢, and I loved the things you bought, and the food you cooked. Zara’s hair looks great! I agree about the pricing in charity shops, sadly. Glad you both enjoyed your holiday! Have a great week and I really hope you are feeling better now. Yes I’m ready for Christmas! I need some jolly, bring on the fairy lights!

[@saramathews1069]

Lovely blog - we also love Cos! We’re presently also on hols in Croatia and really enjoying the same kind of downtime. You spoke so well on the death of the Queen. Well done you ❤

[@curveykate]

I loved “The Midnight Library”. It’s been my favourite book so far this year. Glad you’re feeling better for your holiday. Love your videos x

[@tinacarrol6702]

Lovely Luke. Enjoy your Sunday. Xx 😊😘

[@shannonsolomon8491]

I'm sending love and hugs to you and everyone in the U.K. I Didn't see Maggie...is she okay? Love your channel, Luke.

[@susanmumford6944]

Hi Luke, so glad you enjoyed your holiday and that you are feeling better I had thought you looked a little sad in your previous videos but you seem to have your sparkle back. So sad about our queen I cried all the way through her funeral today.take care ❤

[@christinebarone7496]

I love-love-loved that Miriam Margolyes book, I just finished it also. She is a treasure and so truthful. I never realised she was Jewish either, so witty and funny a lady. Very sad about the Queen, condolences to you all in Britain.

[@lauradavison4044]

Thanks for your words about The Queen. In the UK we were watching the TV for news after they issued a statement saying she was under medical supervision. I am 72 and one of my earliest memories was watching the Coronation on a tiny black and white screen with my parents, grandparents, great aunts and uncles etc, sadly there is only me left from that family gathering. It has left me with a very strange feeling of feeling rather lost. On a much brighter note those Christmas things look very festive. We have a Dobbies near us not far from Newcastle Airport, might have a look in soon.

[@evitagiron]

Hello Luke! What a lovely video! My family and I love getting ready for Christmas early, we usually start playing holiday music in the summer. Looking forward to it!

[@SuperAxlgirl]

Such a great vlog! The vintage art around the house is just lovely. You have built quite a collection. And that reading corner looks so cosy. Always enjoy seeing the things you pick up from the charity shops.

[@kat7777]

Love that little blue jug vase 😍

[@rebeccarendle3706]

Luke totally with you.. there is nothing like reading proper paper books📚. I got gifted a kindle, but returned it to the shop and gave the money back to my ex who gifted to to me (while we were still together).

[@killielila]

i use the kindle app on my phone if im travelling or caught hanging around without a real book . i love real books and my bookshelves are pretty much my decor lol every room has books even the loo ..

[@rebeccarendle3706]

@@killielila yes.. books are definitely a must! I have one on me (in my rucksack or handbag) at all times when I am out.. never leave home without one.

[@killielila]

@@rebeccarendle3706 not often but the kindle app helps my bad back lol

[@sallywest5634]

A lovely Vlog you guys. Nice that you put in such a nice note about the queen. Zara I love your hair and the bow looks super. I have been planning for Christmas as I make so many of my gifts. This year it's going to be little herb gardens in decorated tin cans. So got to plan ahead for those and fingers crossed that my herbs grow in time. Thanks again for sharing your week with us all. XX

[@louiselill1528]

Zara hair looks gorgeous it took me back to the 80s when I had a bow like that . I have never tried roasted garlic . Always love your videos especially the food 😋. Well I have killed yet again my herb plants I just can't grow them.

[@rbags934]

Totally agree - I have physical books and my kindle and depends on the book as to whether I buy the real thing or not.

[@frankelly9773]

Great video Luke, thank you very much. Nice you met up with Mr Carrington and I would have loved to see the Christmas fare. Take care dear. Love from Franx

[@dollyseenauth435]

Glad you had a marvellous vacation in Greece. Beautiful wall pictures. Great buys. Looking fabulous Luke. Nice to see you and Zara. Have a fabulous day. Glad to see you and mrcarrington . Enjoy your Early Christmas shopping. Great cooking Zara. Enjoy. Stay safe all.

[@alexlinsell8951]

I've just literally got back from Kardamena in Kos. Was so lovely 🌞🌞 Glad u had a lovely holiday x

[@cherylosmond8142]

Opposite the Royal Opera House is an amazing Hotel called Nomad. The bar opens at 5pm, has a great buzzy atmosphere and the hotel interiors is lovely. The staff are great and will even give you a little tour. The hotel was the old Bow St Magistrates Court. The ballroom is breathtaking and was originally a courtroom where the Kray Twins were once tried. Definitely worth a visit! Loved your video Luke. X

[@LukeCatleugh]

Ahh that sounds wonderful, we did peep through the window and the decor looked incredible.

[@hayleyandrews4545]

Love that you both had some R&R on holiday. Totally with you on the books instead of kindle smell and feel of a book even a well read edition it’s familiarity. I don’t know if you & Zara have tried any Sarah Pinborough, Lucie whitehouse, Katrina Diamond & Clare mackintosh brilliant thriller reads. Never too early to get inspo for Christmas. X

[@heathertodd1559]

Dobbies is very expensive what you see in there you can get in the Range just as nice and for half the price

[@annemariegracie6343]

love the video luke, hope you and zara had a lovely chill holiday its nice you meet up with ewan hope you both had a great time out food looked yummy. x ❤️

[@elliesuttey1721]

Great vlog sweetheart and what a lovely start with the tribute to the queen such a sad time you are so thoughtful and caring xx Love your vlogs always so interesting nice to see Mr C too x. Ooo the Christmas bits looked good too .. 🎄🎄. You look far more relaxed sweetheart think that holiday was just what the doctor ordered x. Take care and once again great vlog o yes and can I come round for some of that delicious lasagne 😂♥️xxxxx

[@lizfield6486]

I agree about the prices in charity shops after all everything has been donated for free!

[@Gerardine868]

Lovely as always , love the fabulous restaurants you eat at , your very likable and have great taste, the world's your oyster Luke , you'll go far 😘🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮

[@avacadman2155]

I love Lee Child! And he was with Tom Clancy my other favourite author! I missed them both when they visited, I was gutted!

[@katbar6066]

OMG I thought I had seen everything in Advent Calendars and then you showed the Wine one. I'm going to have to see if we can get them in Aus because that is defo my kind of calendar!!!!🍷🍷

[@LukeCatleugh]

I am adding it to my list this year, a wine a day keeps the doctor away haha!z

[@katbar6066]

@@LukeCatleugh I think that applies to Red Wine but I am an "Equal Opportunity" wine drinker. 😊

[@kpgunther]

I spy Mince Pies! It's never too early for Christmas content. Lovely vlog per usual, but we need a glimpse of Darling Maggie! Lastly, condolences on the loss of HM Queen Elizabeth II... She will be deeply missed... Lots of love...

[@janiceburgess5906]

Christmas!! I always plan to be organised but it never happens. It was so good of you to add in a messages about our wonderful Queen. I went to the lying in state. One way to find out how unfit you are. My leg muscles still ache 2 days later. I’d love to come to yours for dinner. No matter what you make it always looks good - even your left overs lunch looked yum.

[@bridiewright1519]

Love Christmas already luke n iwan n hope u had a fabulous holiday , i was born in hackney and used to go to the angel market called chapel market every weekend x

[@kathleenholliday5910]

Gr8 vlog Luke! Yes, start my Xmas shop in July 😊 Hope to visit Covent garde, when things quiet down Love watching you all. ♡ x

[@marjoried.finlay1772]

That holiday was certainly what you both needed. Thanks for your wonderful words about our Queen. Canada is Elizabethan. Great to see Ethan. You make me want to be nicer to myself with better meals and being frugal in the kitchen. Where is MAGGIE?

[@momof2momof2]

We did a bit of thrifting yesterday and picked up some wonderful bargains. One being a Cuisinart frying pan, original price $60 (usd) I got it for $7.99. It just needed a wash. I started my Christmas shopping last month, and am almost done. My late Mom would start her Christmas shopping right after Christmas :) Thanks for the video. I love London. Especially the candy department at Fortnum's lol🥰🍃🍂🍁💕✝

[@Lukethexplorer]

From one vlogger to another. Goodluck with your channel :) Love from New Zealand❤

[@brooklynjames2865]

Can’t wait for the Autumn/Winter videos!

[@galebecker3487]

Hi Luke, thanks for the video. Pleased you enjoyed your holiday, you have, a wonderful tan. Love the placement of your pictures in frames. As always your meals look yummy. Enjoyed the Christmas look see with Iwan, so many lovely decorations. Also book recommendations and charity shop finds. Have a good week. Take care Gale PS Zaras velvet bow looked lovely. Where was Maggie?

[@janemahan2663]

The plants under the trees were anthuriums. They are houseplants that will last for years. People tend to throw out the poinsettias after Christmas.

[@juliehedley8074]

I got Miriam’s and Matt’s books gifted last Christmas, think I’ll dig them out ☺️ xx

[@madelineclarke7608]

Hi Luke so glad u enjoyed ur holiday ur deserved a break, great vlog as always love ur videos, great seeing iwan , Zara looks well, I'm a book worm as well love getting stuck into a good book, take care enjoy the rest of your weekend lots of love to you Zara & little Maggie 💕💕💕

[@jenkane8070]

Glad you enjoyed your holiday. Loved this vlog. Where is Maggie xx

[@killielila]

oh Dobbies is great i didnt know it wasnt as well known down south but you n Mr C would love it great plants but most stores also have great wee fancy nibbly section gifty books n stuff

[@stacyf1354]

I am the same way about books. There's just something great about turning the page. 📚❤

[@bernadettehynes-cafferkey3917]

Great video, gorgeous food 😍, sometimes I have to skip the 2nd viewing of the food, as it's to yummy 😋😍 😂😂😂

[@carolinedodsworth6481]

There is 1 near to Aston sheffield. Gardens centre

[@carolinedodsworth6481]

Just love watching your video s

[@TheJoelWood]

Was so good seeing you! I also forgot to vlog haha!

[@LukeCatleugh]

We’ll remember next time😂🧡

[@ThereseDavidson]

Heavy week = mercery retrograde, over on Monday!

[@flutterbygirlcraft]

I need to get a vegan sausage roll dec for my tree 😂 I used to live in Islington towards Seven Sisters direction. Regularly visited Angel area - watching this has been my first time feeling a pang of missing London in years

[@annalevermore7857]

I recommend the guest cat as a book to read.

[@zoeibarra3219]

Absolutely love and so jelly about your gilded mirror

[@randyrh68]

I'm so glad that you met up with Joel. I always thought you two would make a cute couple. I hope you will be going on more dates in the future.

[@marymanning5150]

I lived 5 mins from the show. Islington is a great place to live Luke.

[@LukeCatleugh]

Ahh that is wonderful, Islington is really lovely

[@coffeeandcleaning]

Hi Luke, I also have a coffee machine however, is not a bean to cup, it is a ground coffee accepting only, when you turn your coffee machine to do the espresso, how do you know when to stop? Mine never tells me? Thank you so much for any help 🙏

[@LukeCatleugh]

Hey Annemarie, ahh I usually operate on the basis that the espresso handle is roughly 3/4 full or just over once you tamp it down and pull your shot. Roughly 18-21 grams of coffee.

[@coffeeandcleaning]

@@LukeCatleugh thank you so much for the response but i actually meant when the coffee comes out of the machine into liquid, have left it too much sometimes and tastes burnt! Thank you again 😊

[@HarveyMorton]

I’d love to see Dear Evan Hansen, I saw the film at the cinema last year and loved it (it’s on Sky Cinema now)! The Christmas press show looked amazing too. 😊

[@carlhenderson9483]

Watching from Ballarat in Australia

[@spookygeek9459]

Love the haircut Zara I’m thinking of getting a bob cut enjoy your meal 😊

[@embercosby3989]

Where’s Maggie never saw her at all?

[@LukeCatleugh]

She was with my parents for the week as we got back to late on Sunday, we couldn’t drive from London to the north in time. We collected her today 🧡

[@coffeeandcleaning]

Thank you Zara for showing that mug! Selling the same ones (with the name) in starbucks for £13.95!!! Money saving or what!

[@LukeCatleugh]

Ahh I saw those Annemarie, that's so much more money! Crazy!

[@spookygeek9459]

Thank you for sharing that I enjoy watching that’s good you enjoyed your holiday you need a break and relax 😊yes I love books I listen to books on audible but I have books being dyslexic I find it hard to read but I love books I tell you a good author that I really enjoyed listening to is James Patterson he’s quite good and I think the other one I always get them mixed up James Pearce and now I’m listening to the Morganville vampires I like things like that spooky stuff and there’s a good one if you like that kind of stuff is white smoke as supernatural thank you for sharing that take care keep safe all the family 😊👍👍

[@rosemaryagius7421]

Hi Luke, going through same as you are in life, I do need to read that book i laughed when you said how to kill your family. am done with life, can't handle life with the pain and suffering, now going out with friends and to block out the suffering, thinking of my family too. work is getting better. wish dad would get better, but sadly that is not the case, oh well will move upwards and onwards Keep going Luke if I can do it you can. Big strong were all here for you. xxxx

[@fredquinn3919]

I was really looking forward to seeing you meet with Joel...oh well...

[@avacadman2155]

Monopoly, the Angel Islington!

[@andrewphillips4508]

That bowl would be 50p in my local thrift shop

[@jojotong910]

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[@dianebaugher3919]

We love the Queen here in the U.S. - wish we could have a leader to look up to like her. I agree about books, I read several a week and could never use a Kindle, has to be a real book. I hope there's no devil in Ohio, I live there lol.

[@avacadman2155]

The Elf was Chevy Chase!

[@shirleydunn8050]

It’s been a really sad and strange week hasn’t it? I loved the Liane Moriarty book. Have you seen Big Little Lies on Sky? She wrote that. It’s so good.

[@LukeCatleugh]

I loved Big Little Lies, I will have to check out her work Shirley x