Convivial Conversation
A jovial snippets, a light hearted bit of chit chat and a smattering of idle gossip from Chez Charlie.

Lemon Curd Cupcakes recipe
Who doesn’t love the zesty tang of a bitter lemon? If you’ve got a sweet tooth then you’ll love these […]
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Why Nespresso are a notable brand
The Nespresso story begins with a simple concept. That concept? To permit anyone and everyone to make an authentic cup […]
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A vintage French kitchen and utility room
This project has got to be a personal favourite! The styling was vintage French and we started with some glorious […]
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Rosemary, pistachio and white chocolate nougat recipe
Nougat is a classic confection made from a mixture of sugar, egg whites and nuts. The word “nougat” originated in […]
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Out & about in Horsham
Horsham is a historic market town nestled on the River Arun in West Sussex which dates back to as early […]
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Cocoa fettuccine with bacon, chilli and marjoram recipe
Want to try something a bit different? Have a go at this funky twist on traditional pasta and get a […]
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Why Mylands is a must-have!
Mylands. Painted in history with a whole lot of heritage to acknowledge. Beginning in the humblest of ways, they have […]
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The magic at Miele
Miele have become a must-have in appliances and rightly so when you take a second to absorb a little bit […]
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Our love for La Cornue
For over a century, La Cornue have strived to build on the tradition of Albert Dupuy by safeguarding their particular […]
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Pickled pineapple and confit duck salad recipe
For the spring months why not go for something a bit lighter? A salad doesn’t have to be bland nor […]
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Why Jo Malone gives us joy
Understatement being the foundation of the ‘maison’ style. Characterised by the individualistic sense of refinement. A quality that is rare, […]
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Why Kaelo is a keeper
Most great conceptions begin with a first world problem…this one was the water dripping from a gorgeous bottle of ‘fizz’ […]
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One of our favourites – Farrow & Ball
Starting in Dorset way back in the day (1946 to be precise) local boys John Farrow and Richard Ball were […]
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For our friends at Fired Earth
Time to big up our wonderful neighbours right here in Surrey, Guildford to be precise. Let’s start with a bit […]
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Our love for Le Creuset
Recognised throughout the world, Le Creuset stands as a market-leader for finest quality collections of enamelled cast iron cookware, stainless […]
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A gorgeous Georgian villa kitchen
This Georgian villa kitchen project was special to me for all sorts of reasons. It goes a little bit further […]
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Out & About in Godalming
If you’re seeking a trip around the Surrey area then look no further than Godalming. In this town and area […]
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The Masters at Mauviel
Ernest, the first name of a designer of genius who’s first name was known by very few. His surname, Mauviel, […]
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The loyalty of Little Greene
As an independent British paint creator, Little Greene are dedicated to social and environmental obligations when it comes to production […]
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A rush of blood to the head!
Starts with my following of Chris Evans on Radio Two when he was doing amazing auctions for Children in Need. […]
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