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

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  • @gingersue8514
    @gingersue8514 Місяць тому +8

    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
      @ask.charlie  Місяць тому

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

  • @StMeadMary
    @StMeadMary Місяць тому

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

  • @debbiestott3651
    @debbiestott3651 Місяць тому +20

    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
      @ask.charlie  Місяць тому +1

      You’re so kind thank you Debbie xxx

  • @CatherineHazelwood
    @CatherineHazelwood Місяць тому +2

    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
    @shahlakhan6318 Місяць тому +2

    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
    @maryharrison8938 Місяць тому

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

  •  Місяць тому

    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
    @marymorgan6943 Місяць тому +1

    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
      @ask.charlie  Місяць тому

      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
    @MargaretBradley-gp4me Місяць тому

    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
    @lkhawkins4482 Місяць тому +1

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

    • @ask.charlie
      @ask.charlie  Місяць тому

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

  • @louisesouthgate5231
    @louisesouthgate5231 Місяць тому +1

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

    • @ask.charlie
      @ask.charlie  Місяць тому

      Thank you it’s dulux natural hessian x

    • @louisesouthgate5231
      @louisesouthgate5231 Місяць тому

      @@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
    @CarmenDAmbrosio-cm7kg Місяць тому +2

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

    • @ask.charlie
      @ask.charlie  Місяць тому

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

  • @TinaHicken
    @TinaHicken Місяць тому +3

    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
      @ask.charlie  Місяць тому

      @@TinaHicken what a lovely message thank you Tina 🥰

  • @ruthshopping-wv5oj
    @ruthshopping-wv5oj Місяць тому +1

    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
      @ask.charlie  Місяць тому

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

  • @amyybee
    @amyybee Місяць тому +2

    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
      @ask.charlie  Місяць тому

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

  • @carolwatts-yi6do
    @carolwatts-yi6do Місяць тому +4

    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
      @ask.charlie  Місяць тому

      The hugest thank you Carol for your words xxx

  • @isobellacampopiano5724
    @isobellacampopiano5724 Місяць тому +1

    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
      @ask.charlie  Місяць тому

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

  • @themayalls5594
    @themayalls5594 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @annaspinelli9105
    @annaspinelli9105 Місяць тому +1

    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
      @ask.charlie  Місяць тому

      Oh thank you that’s really kind of you xx

  • @robynwells8249
    @robynwells8249 Місяць тому +1

    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
      @ask.charlie  Місяць тому

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

  • @lindaoakey7699
    @lindaoakey7699 Місяць тому +1

    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
      @ask.charlie  Місяць тому +1

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

    • @lindaoakey7699
      @lindaoakey7699 Місяць тому

      @@ask.charlie 🥰

  • @FionaBailey-t4f
    @FionaBailey-t4f Місяць тому +1

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

    • @ask.charlie
      @ask.charlie  Місяць тому

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

  • @fionnateys3592
    @fionnateys3592 Місяць тому

    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
    @michellehughes1537 Місяць тому +2

    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 😊

  • @claireangier3322
    @claireangier3322 Місяць тому +2

    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
      @ask.charlie  Місяць тому

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

  • @AncoraImparo12387
    @AncoraImparo12387 Місяць тому +1

    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
      @ask.charlie  Місяць тому

      @@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
    @alison4516 Місяць тому

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

  • @Southwesternlassie82
    @Southwesternlassie82 Місяць тому +3

    My kids went to Gordonstoun and adored it

    • @ask.charlie
      @ask.charlie  Місяць тому +2

      A fabulous school

    • @Southwesternlassie82
      @Southwesternlassie82 Місяць тому

      @@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
    @georgiamolton Місяць тому +2

    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
      @ask.charlie  Місяць тому

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

  • @virginia8993
    @virginia8993 Місяць тому +2

    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
      @ask.charlie  Місяць тому

      @@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
    @DawnMilson Місяць тому +2

    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
      @michellehughes1537 Місяць тому +1

      I am in Melton Mowbray

    • @ask.charlie
      @ask.charlie  Місяць тому +2

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

  • @WearingmyGarmentofPraise
    @WearingmyGarmentofPraise Місяць тому

    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
    @wendyware9738 Місяць тому

    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
    @arianaconnor8208 Місяць тому +1

    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
      @ask.charlie  Місяць тому

      @@arianaconnor8208 thank you xxx

  • @paulineclare3941
    @paulineclare3941 Місяць тому +1

    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
    @puffypuff9779 Місяць тому +3

    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
      @ask.charlie  Місяць тому +1

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

  • @tigerlilly900
    @tigerlilly900 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @annhamilton2060
    @annhamilton2060 Місяць тому +2

    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
      @ask.charlie  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks so very much Anne ❤ xxx

  • @teresabrown836
    @teresabrown836 Місяць тому +1

    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 😊
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  • @davidsanderson4442
    @davidsanderson4442 Місяць тому +1

    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
      @ask.charlie  Місяць тому

      Pleased you understand what I mean

  • @Emma-ko5sk
    @Emma-ko5sk Місяць тому

    You’re absolutely lovely 🌸🤍🤩 xx

  • @kazzieh4252
    @kazzieh4252 Місяць тому +2

    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
      @ask.charlie  Місяць тому +2

      Such a good idea thank you x

  • @KarenHowatt
    @KarenHowatt Місяць тому

    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
    @janeharrison7525 Місяць тому

    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
    @Suze69 Місяць тому

    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
    @tarasnedden806 Місяць тому

    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
    @M-jk7dg Місяць тому

    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
    @fionaclark9249 Місяць тому

    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
    @sarahd4176 Місяць тому

    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
    @franki3890 Місяць тому +1

    What's your go-to wagamama order ?☺️

  • @shonalogan1581
    @shonalogan1581 Місяць тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @pigeonpease
    @pigeonpease Місяць тому

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