A Fresh Cut, End of Summer Party & Food for Thought (Why I Try To Cook From Scratch)

It’s been a busy, slightly chaotic week here, and I’ve got lots to catch you up on! From a brand-new haircut to throwing a barn party for 65 teenagers, there’s been plenty going on alongside the usual dogs, horses and home life.

I finally took the plunge and went short — proper shape, movement and a new routine to tame the cowlick! After the salon, I nipped round Petworth for a birthday present, then it was straight into mum mode: dog walks, stable runs and helping Coco prepare the barn for her “End of Summer” party. The weather was dreadful, but the giant tarp screen, straw bales and a late-night bacon-roll operation saved the day.

In between, I filmed a new recipe and had a mini home manicure. I’m also listening to Ultra-Processed Women, which has me doubling down on cooking from scratch and the simple habits that keep us well. Next up this week, a charity clay-pigeon day with Simon (raising money for Great Ormond Street) and then Burghley, I can’t wait.

Do watch along for party prep snippets, the new hair, a quick nails chat, and a couple of practical pillow recommendations that have improved my sleep.

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Love, Charlie x

Brands, products & places mentioned

Tallulah Fox (Petworth) — https://tallulahfox.co.uk

Little Red (Petworth) — https://littleredpetworth.co.uk

BEAR (Petworth) — https://bearpetworth.com

Santa Maria Novella — https://smnovella.com

YETI — https://uk.yeti.com

KaHo Prints — https://kahoprints.com/

Essie Gel Couture “Fairy Tailor” — https://www.essie.com/nail-polish/longwear/sheers/fairy-tailor

L’Occitane Shea Nail & Cuticle Oil — https://www.loccitane.com/en-us/shea-nail-cuticle-oil-01HN0075K23.html?

Austens (Home Hardware, Petworth) — https://localhomehardware.co.uk/our-stores/austens-petworth/

Ultra-Processed Women by Milli Hill — https://www.harpercollins.ca/9780008721800

Ultra-Processed People by Chris van Tulleken — Penguin page: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/451300/ultra-processed-people-by-tulleken-chris-van/9781529160222

Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity — https://www.gosh.org

Burghley Horse Trials — https://burghley-horse.co.uk

The Dual Pillow - https://www.aeyla.co.uk/products/the-dual-pillow

Prosleepy - https://www.prosleepy.com/

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