November Reset, First Frost Of The Season & Book Events Incoming! (Weekly Vlog)
This week has been about slowing down and not burning the candle at both ends. I've been really trying to rest and recharge because December is going to be absolutely bonkers with the book launch and events, so I needed this quieter time.
I spent a morning teaching sourdough to three lovely local ladies, which I absolutely adored. There's something wonderful about teaching in person and sharing that knowledge. Then had a bit of a pamper with a haircut - I'm loving the shorter hair, but it does need trimming every six weeks to keep it looking good.
The week included some brilliant news - Paula Sutton from Hill House Vintage is coming to interview me at the Petworth book launch, which is tremendously exciting. She's been so supportive over the years. I've also confirmed events at White Coco shops in London, Oxford and Hungerford, so December is going to be full on and fabulous!
I've been honest with myself about needing to avoid burnout. Early nights, no alcohol, just jasmine tea and proper rest. My friend Sheena sent me a Norrag rest mat, which is absolutely heavenly - handcrafted with natural kapok filling. Norrag means ‘forty winks’ or a short rest in Gaelic. Perfect for meditation and breathwork, and honestly, so comfortable you could easily have guests sleep on it.
Then Penelope Chilvers got in touch - a brand I've admired for years - and sent me a pair of their gorgeous boots. They're like wearing slippers outside, so versatile and comfortable. I'll be living in them, especially heading up to Scotland this week.
We had our first proper frost and a bit of snow, which was rather magical. Fifi got her winter rug on after being clipped, and everything suddenly feels properly wintry!
I do hope you’ll join me,
Love, Charlie x
You're invited to my Book Launch Evening: https://www.askcharlie.how/shop/p/through-the-seasons-book-launch-evening-ask-charlie
Come to my special Wreath-Making Workshop with Charlotte Johnston: https://www.askcharlie.how/shop/p/wreath-making-workshop-with-charlotte-johnston-ask-charlie
Join us at White Coco:
Kings Road - https://www.askcharlie.how/shop/p/through-the-seasons-book-launch-event-white-coco-kings-road
Summertown - https://www.askcharlie.how/shop/p/through-the-seasons-book-event-white-coco-summertown
Hungerford - https://www.askcharlie.how/shop/p/through-the-seasons-book-event-white-coco-hungerford
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Products/Brands Mentioned:
White Coco - https://www.whitecoco.co.uk/
Wonderskin All Day Lip Stain (Whimsical) - https://www.wonderskin.com
Trinny London Line to Define (eyeliner) - https://trinnylondon.com/uk/?showCountryDialog=GB (AD)
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Lip Cream - https://www.elizabetharden.co.uk
The Norrag Rest Mat - https://www.thenorrag.com (AD)
Stable Soap Company (equine products, hoof oil, mane serum) - https://thestablesoapcompany.com/ (AD)
Albion Tea (chai and mulled wine fruit infusion) - https://albiontea.com/ (AD)
Nursem (hand cream crackers) - https://www.nursem.co.uk (AD)
Penelope Chilvers (boots) - https://www.penelopechilvers.com (AD)
Shoofly (vintage shop, king size throw) - https://www.instagram.com/shoofly_decorative_/?hl=en
Guinea London (navy overcoat) - https://guinealondon.com/ (AD)
Smock London (dresses) - https://www.smocklondon.com (AD)
House of Bruar (chocolate brown suede boots) - https://www.houseofbruar.com