Scotland Trip, Kitchen Renovations & Back-to-School Prep - A Busy but Rewarding Week! (Weekly Vlog)

[@gingersue8514]

Charlie I am honestly addicted to your channel. I feel so blessed to share chapters of your life. I simply am in awe of everything you manage to complete in the space of a day …..you’re such a wonderful genuine warm loving Lady and Mum and for me a total inspiration Thank you 🙏💜💜💜💜

[@ask.charlie]

@@gingersue8514 you’re so kind thank you very much. 🥰🥰🥰

[@StMeadMary]

Gosh I love your channel Charlie - and remember - different strokes for different folks. Xxx

[@debbiestott3651]

Charlie, it’s hard but some people won’t like you. You and Simon are amazing parents and a lovely couple. Sometimes it’s a reflection on them and not you. You are such a sensitive soul. Try and let it wash over you as the comments will come. Don’t let the comments take root. It must be hardI know. Loving your beautiful home.

[@ask.charlie]

You’re so kind thank you Debbie xxx

[@CatherineHazelwood]

Charlie, I think you’re amazing!!! I am in awe of everything you do & manage to fit into your days -infact, I feel you put me to shame! I so enjoy watching you each week & catching up with all your news. Please ignore any unkind, jealous people; there will always be some. We have no need in this world for that -life is hard enough without criticism!! Keep up the good work! I am just loving everything you are doing to your new home, be happy there.xxx🥰

[@shahlakhan6318]

Hi Charlie - I am Pakistani and share same life ethics as you. I bumped on to your channel as I was searching for plum chutney recipe😊. Kindness is the most important lesson we need to practice and our children will pick up and practice it. Don’t change - we need more people like you in this world. Keep spreading positivity. Private school or state school we all try our best for our children. Stay blessed. ❤

[@maryharrison8938]

Charlie don’t change love your channel . Blessings in your new home .

Having gone to boarding school, I love that your boys are having this opportunity. It is only now 30 years later that I finally understand how hard it was for my mother though. I hope you enjoyed Burghley, we had a fabulous time on Friday, with maybe a little too much shopping.

[@marymorgan6943]

I'm so sorry a few people feel it necessary to post unpleasant messages. It's difficult to know whar motivates them - if they don't like something, surely they can just switch off. I thought I'd mention how I experienced last week's vlog. I had joined my daughter and her family for the last week of their holiday in Menton in France when I had a stupid accident in the sea and ended up spending a whole week in hospital in Monaco. I was feeling jolly sorry for myself when I decided on Sunday afternoon to catch up with your latest episode. The opening sequence with the little dogs running along an English country lane in the sunshine, and the accompanying sountrack really helped to restore my good humour, and sense that everything was really OK with the World. It couldn't have been more comforting to me. I am back home now, with a story to tell, but I wanted to say thank you - I watch every week and enjoy each new story, but that one viewed from my hospital was really special. x

[@ask.charlie]

Oh Mary thank you for your lovely words and just sorry that you ended up in hospital. Wishing you a speedy recovery and my best wishes xxx

[@MargaretBradley-gp4me]

So thrilled to hear that you have 8,000 subscribers Charlie, and very glad for you that the new house is really shaping up. We have been trying to move and relocate for over 2 years now and the last few months have been incredibly stressful. Listening to you share your story and hearing your kindly words of wisdom is a huge help - thank you for your generous spirit.xx

[@lkhawkins4482]

Thank you for all the updates, Charlie! It is wonderful to see your kitchen coming together.

[@ask.charlie]

@@lkhawkins4482 isn’t it exciting we are getting there xxx

[@louisesouthgate5231]

Your bedroom looks so calming and cozy. What colour paint have you used on the walls?

[@ask.charlie]

Thank you it’s dulux natural hessian x

[@louisesouthgate5231]

@@ask.charlie lovely, thank you, I had my bedroom decorated a year ago with a feature wall, and am at a loss what to paint the other walls. Have done them white for the time being but that looks too stark, so am exploring other colours. Everything I have looked at so far doesn't look right.

[@CarmenDAmbrosio-cm7kg]

I sat and watched with a coffee and it is, as always, like catching up with a friend. Thank you Charlie x

[@ask.charlie]

@@CarmenDAmbrosio-cm7kg oh that’s so lovely to hear 🥰 thank you Carmen x

[@TinaHicken]

Charlie i’ve followed you for four years you are a lovely woman with a wonderful family.I feel like your a friend even though i’ve never met you! wishing you happiness in your new home

[@ask.charlie]

@@TinaHicken what a lovely message thank you Tina 🥰

[@ruthshopping-wv5oj]

I had no idea that you had a podcast!! Am subscribing straight away. 😀 Love your vlogs and advice - it always makes me feel much calmer and inspired after watching any of your vlogs (even the moving house ones- which I love). Thank you for sharing and teaching me so much xx

[@ask.charlie]

@@ruthshopping-wv5oj thank you and that’s great to hear that you feel calmer and inspired xx

[@amyybee]

I love your vlogs, Charlie! I look forward to them every week ❤ I'm 28 and I'm learning so many valuable things from you - I've even started horse riding (my childhood dream) because I'm so inspired by you. I would love to join the members club one day!

[@ask.charlie]

@@amyybee oh that’s so great to hear so pleased you have started riding xxx

[@carolwatts-yi6do]

It’s all looking so lovely and you’re doing a brilliant job improvising a kitchen… it’s the heart of any home and so tricky when it’s not functioning but nearly there and I love the green, its going to look fab when it’s completed. So pleased the boys are settling in back at school and that they’re happy, it’s so important regardless of what other people say , you know your children and their happiness comes first. I’m so sorry to hear you’ve had negative comments , you’ve had so much going on & we’re extremely grateful that you’ve shared it. I think you’re brilliant, so stay strong & just ignore them ! . Off to join your members club now ….very exciting . Take care 😘😘😘

[@ask.charlie]

The hugest thank you Carol for your words xxx

[@isobellacampopiano5724]

such a lovely vlog - you are my favourite creator! Best of luck to the boys and hope the autumn transition is treating you well xx

[@ask.charlie]

@@isobellacampopiano5724 oh thanks so very much and yes happy to have Autumn here xxx

[@themayalls5594]

Happy children...Happy mum and Dad...it's all coming together beautifully ❤

[@ask.charlie]

Yes! Thank you! X

[@annaspinelli9105]

Charlie, I recently discovered your channel and watched a few of your previous videos. I can already see what a caring and loving person you are. I could listen to you all day.

[@ask.charlie]

Oh thank you that’s really kind of you xx

[@robynwells8249]

After your last video and admiring your shirt I went to the WNU website and bought a shirt. I am sold. The quality and service are unbeatable I live in the US and couldn’t believe how quickly I received my shirt. There are several I have on my wish list now. I always admire your shirt sweater combinations.

[@ask.charlie]

@@robynwells8249 oh that’s so great to hear aren’t they such beautiful quality xxx

[@lindaoakey7699]

Lovely vlog as always. So pleased your boys are settling in well and enjoying school life. And hope Coco’s first few days were good too. Enjoy Burghley, would love to go one year, looks amazing. Your kitchen is coming on, it’ll look fab when it’s done and you are in there creating wonderful things . Sorry you’ve had negative comments, what is wrong with people these days? If you’ve got nothing nice to say , say nothing xx Hope you have a wonderful weekend and a great week, looking forward to next weeks blog already, love to all ❤

[@ask.charlie]

@@lindaoakey7699 you are so so lovely Linda thank you very much and hope you have had a good summer. Sending love xxx

[@lindaoakey7699]

@@ask.charlie 🥰

[@FionaBailey-t4f]

So lovely to hear the boys have settled in well. Please take care of yourself. 🥰🥰. Enjoy Burghley! 😁😁

[@ask.charlie]

@@FionaBailey-t4f thank you yes happy boys had Scottish Reels last night! And we had a wonderful time at Burghley xx

[@fionnateys3592]

Hi Charlie, enjoyed your blog, thank you. Perhaps it will always just be ‘Billy’s garden,’ she/he’s doing a good job of grazing it down 😉. Enjoying watching everything come together, good luck with it all.🌻😊

[@michellehughes1537]

Great vlog. I love how your new house is coming together. Don't apologise for your life, its your life and I love watching it 😊

[@ask.charlie]

Thank you so much xxx

[@claireangier3322]

You must be so relieved it's all coming together. It's looking great already. Autumn has come so quickly, we've had over 18mm of rain in the last 24 hours here in Surrey. Have a lovely weekend! ❤🐾🐎

[@ask.charlie]

Thank you and hasn’t it been so so wet!

[@AncoraImparo12387]

Your children are very lucky to have responsive, protective and mindful parents. Anyone saying anything else just has their own issues. I've heard so many clinical friends talk about the coloured lens glasses. I must try them. Thanks for the link. Congrats on 8K! Wow. I hadn't noticed. I think I am here since 2k! So happy for you x

[@ask.charlie]

@@AncoraImparo12387 the hugest thank you 🥰 yes try the lenses they make a big difference and thank you for sticking with me over the years xxx

[@alison4516]

Well said about negative comments! I’ve joined the RoC Fanclub from you: excellent product

[@Southwesternlassie82]

My kids went to Gordonstoun and adored it

[@ask.charlie]

A fabulous school

[@Southwesternlassie82]

@@ask.charlieand the King went there and he seems to have done alright for himself 😂😂 so you never know, Arch or Gus might follow on….!

[@georgiamolton]

Love your videos Charlie. I use your recipes continuously at university and love them. Please don’t listen to silly comments, your videos are super. Xx

[@ask.charlie]

@@georgiamolton thanks so much and that’s great to hear that you enjoy my recipes x

[@virginia8993]

Well done Charlie reaching 8k, you work so hard and you deserve it. So glad the boys are settling in well and I don’t have children at school now but seeing you sew in the name tags did tug at the heart strings ❤. I am sorry to hear that you have had a not very nice comment but you addressed it perfectly and we make choices that are right for our families, when we sent our children to private school someone who I thought was a really good friend suddenly turned a bit nasty with negative comments and asking why we were doing it ! I found it very hurtful and couldn’t understand it and sadly now I do not see that person, but why someone should become angry I will never get.. sending love to you all and the house is coming on great 😊xx

[@ask.charlie]

@@virginia8993 thank you so very much for your words. I think some people are jealous and it’s there issues not yours but nonetheless it’s hurtful xxx

[@DawnMilson]

Thank you Charlie, I hope you have a good time at Burghley, I live up the road in Rutland, a beautiful part of the country. x

[@michellehughes1537]

I am in Melton Mowbray

[@ask.charlie]

Such a beautiful part of the world I am really looking forward to it x

[@WearingmyGarmentofPraise]

Thank you Charlie, brilliant content. Well done 8k. We have a narrow FILUR bin from IKEA that has worked well for slim kitchen cupboard. I love a dishwasher basket too. It's refreshing to declutter and organise, which moving house makes us do. Enjoy your new home.

[@wendyware9738]

Wow great vlog as always Charlie. So glad family all settling in to new schools and home. Kitchen is so exciting and it will be so good when you are back cooking and sharing all your ideas with us. Well said about the comments. I had an email about Salthouse navy sweatshirt so put my name down straight away. When I saw Coco riding in the field my first thought was she was working up to jumping the large log one day maybe. I’ve always wanted to go to Burghley but such a trek from Devon, hope you had fun.😊

[@arianaconnor8208]

Name tags as loops ingenious idea! Cannot wait to see your creative sewing your history amazing. Boys have a fabulous opportunity with schooling 😊

[@ask.charlie]

@@arianaconnor8208 thank you xxx

[@paulineclare3941]

My children went to boarding school and they loved it. People we knew accused us of practically throwing the kids away! Well that would have be a cheaper option I suppose. 🤣🤣

[@puffypuff9779]

So with you on the dishwasher basket, recently brought the slide out shelf and hated it. Ripped out the shelf, cue a horrified husband and went online and brought a basket . The slide shelf arrangement is so fiddly to fill with dirty cutlery. Not surprised your eye is all twitchy with all the stress, the workmen will think you are winking at them 😂. Love the glasses and the new items in you AC shop.💐

[@ask.charlie]

The baskets really are much easier! And you made me laugh about the eye twitch 😂❤

[@tigerlilly900]

Charlie you are a beautiful person! I can't wait to see you cook on your new Aga. Thanks for sharing!

[@ask.charlie]

Thanks so very much x

[@annhamilton2060]

Beautiful vlog again. I am sorry you have had negative comments. My lifestyle and experiences are so different to yours but I am enthralled and fascinated at your family life, loves and interests and totally relate to the things we have in common. I love watching you turn your new house into a beautiful new home. Your kitchen is going to be my dream kitchen. I love your choices. May I ask, have you managed to secure a long term rental period as you are creating an improved kitchen for the landlord? I do hope you get to live there for many happy years to come. The gardens, land and perfect peace is gorgeous. Xxx❤

[@ask.charlie]

Thanks so very much Anne ❤ xxx

[@teresabrown836]

Hello Charlie, love the cream jumper and blue shirt and the navy cargain. Thank you for sharing, hope you enjoyed the weekend, may it blessed with some peaceful, take care of yourself big soft hugs Teresa xx 😊 ,

[@ask.charlie]

Thank you so much xx

[@davidsanderson4442]

I fully agree with you about the dishwasher. I’ve just bought a new Miele and it’s fantastic in so many ways but I’m not a fan of the slide out cutlery tray. It does a good job of cleaning but it’s such a faff. Great video.

[@ask.charlie]

Pleased you understand what I mean

[@Emma-ko5sk]

You’re absolutely lovely 🌸🤍🤩 xx

[@kazzieh4252]

Hi Charlie, I have limited space in my Georgian long house. I bought an oak Flip table, so it seats 4 lovely but flips over to seat 8 easily. X

[@ask.charlie]

Such a good idea thank you x

[@KarenHowatt]

I had an eye twitch and went to the opticians and I had dry eyes, he gave me an eye spray and it works amazingly! Hycosan Extra! I love those blouses from H&M so affordable too 🤩

[@janeharrison7525]

Another great vlog Charlie, ignore the unkind comment, everyone makes their own decisions, your boys have made their wishes known & you are brilliantly acting on them as you did so quickly with Coco. You are not the only person I know who has moved to rented to fund school fees, we all do what we can & you are providing your family with a beautiful home & the education & start in life that will help them in the future. I am really tempted by a WNU shirt & would love to know if the collagen skin supplements are helping you as I could do with some help! I remember when we redid our kitchen & despite not being a cooking lover like you, I was desperate for proper food at the end of it. Hope it all comes together soon for you xxx

[@Suze69]

You have a Billy 😃 & I have a Percy 😆 😆 my 10th birthday present in the ‘70’s and still as fit as a fiddle 😁😁 xx

[@tarasnedden806]

Glad to hear that the boys are settling in - we only want our children to be happy. My youngest is almost 21 and I grieve every time she goes back to university but am also glad that she’s living a happy and full life (I find Sundays so hard, I keep really busy!) As for the nasty comments, I do wish that people would remember that just because you CAN say it, doesn’t meant that you SHOULD - a horrid situation that you have handled with grace, as ever. I always told my children that, when someone is mean, it says so much more about them than it does about you - what was it your dear Mum used to say to you? “keep bashing on”? ❤

[@M-jk7dg]

Hi Charlie You are beyond generous with sharing your life, moving home, settling 3 children in the right schools for them, I didn't see the unkind comments, I am sure you were told when you were growing up ... if you have got nothing nice to say best not to say it at all, clearly the message was not transmitted to these people ..... however as a recent subscriber I love following you and there might be a little "envy bucket" being filled by these individuals. Carry on being your lovely self and with a bit of luck these people or person will walk on by. You have achieved so much over the last few months and finally, my parents particularly my late Mother as she was widowed with 2 young children, made great sacrifices to give my sister and I the benefit of a good education on the basis that "education can never be taken away from you".

[@fionaclark9249]

Charlie, please remember that for every negative comment there are hundreds of positive comments about your work. Well done on your exciting milestone. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that people feel the need to comment about your children and their education. Making comments about children is an absolute No No. You and Simon share your life with us and that is a real privilege. Please don’t dwell on the cowardly key board warriors.

[@sarahd4176]

Charlie, I am so sorry you received such negative comments. You have handled the situation with grace. Having been on the receiving end of one (even if it was misplaced) I certainly felt shaken at the vehemence of the views expressed. In life people won't always agree with our decisions for our children but we have to do what we think is best for them. Your schooling decisions should only be for discussion between you, Simon and your children. I am glad you have found what works for both your boys and Coco. We have had situations where what was working for one child didn't work for another. We ended up sending our son to a boys school (rather than co-ed with his sisters) earlier than we had planned, even though it substantially inflated our school fee bill, because it was the right thing for him. Watching him thrive made the sacrifices worth it.

[@franki3890]

What's your go-to wagamama order ?☺️

[@shonalogan1581]

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[@pigeonpease]

No ones business how you educate your children, unfortunately this government now makes it so, I’ll say no more 😬