A CHAIR OF YOUR VERY OWN...EVERYONE DESERVES IT...OUR SALE CONTINUES BUT FOR A VERY LIMITED TIME!...UP TO 70% OFF SELECTED ITEMS..BE QUICK!...PLANTING HERBS...SAVOURY, HERB AND FETTA MUFFINS...AND COCKTAIL FRIDAY WITH THE SALTY CHIHUAHUA OF COURSE!!...CHEERS...

....A CHAIR OF YOUR OWN....

 

 With Autumn now well and truly upon us, the turning leaves allow us to feel more inclined towards nesting and settling in for the cooler months at home.

Curling up in an armchair to read a book or to gaze out into the garden is one of life’s simplest pleasures. Cup of tea in hand, or glass of wine it’s easy to feel all is well with the world within the confines of that comfy chair.
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Maiocchi c/- Mark Turner Photography. Charcoal Interiors Chair

Tip: Upholstery broadens your options: you can update an antique with modern fabric, or change slipcovers from season to season, and potentially keep the chair in service for decades.  The girls here at Charcoal stand by quality, quality, quality furniture.  You want something that is going to last the test of time. 

 Andrew Martin

Tip: We recommend classic styles when purchasing an armchair.  Classic stands the test of time....a bit like the little black dress...it just never goes out of fashion.

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Tip: Armchairs often play a decorative role, so good looks are vital. “An armchair can function as an accessory,”

 'Matchbox' by Andrew Martin


MORE ON OUR SALE!
 Our Huge Relocation Sale continues!
This week we sent out a mailout to all our customers, showcasing the incredible bargains still to be had in the showroom.
Charcoal Interiors is moving premises to number 59 Doggett Street in mere weeks and we hate having to move products from store to store...so the more that sells, the less we have to carry!
That much admired piece could finally be yours and in some cases you will be walking away with a piece of furniture history. 
Here's a sample of what we have on offer:

 Black and Red Wedding Cabinet Was $2150...Now $1300

Tapered Leg 'Farmhouse' Table with Parquetry Top.
Was $4500....Now down to $1400..Must Sell!

Holili 2 piece setting...and the ottoman converts into a coffee table!
 Was $3625 now $2600...and thats for the 2 pieces.

 Merry Widow Sofa includes all cushions in sumptuous European Fabrics
Was $9910...now only $4990!

 This week I got stuck into planting herb seedlings for all the yummy soups and stews that I will be making (and posting the recipes to on the blog) this Autumn/Winter.  I planted Chives, Thai Basil (which is a lot more hardy than plain basil and has an interesting lemon taste to it), Mint, Rosemary and Dill.  

I also still had enough from my old herb plants to rustle up some yummy home-made Herb, Vegie and Fetta Cheese Muffins.  The recipe is very easy and doesnt take a long time.  It really is just chop/grate, add the flour, eggs and milk etc...and mix!  You can add any kind of vegie you like, and as far as herbs go, just add your favourites.  

HERB, VEGIE AND FETTA CHEESE MUFFINS

 Fresh out of the oven!  The girls at work loved them!  I served them up with some fresh yoghurt with chopped herbs mixed through and fresh Mango Chutney...'twas deeeelish!

Ingredients

• 2 cups self-raising flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 small zucchini, grated
• 1 small carrot, grated
• Finely chopped or sliced capsicum
• 1 cup crumbled fetta cheese
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups of fresh chopped herbs...try parsley, dill, oregano and basil
• 3/4 cup low fat milk 
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon of Virgin Olive Oil

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a 6-hole, 3/4-cup capacity (180ml) Texas muffin pan. Line base of each hole with baking paper...I just cut into squares and it looks really rustic when they come out of the oven...doesnt have to be neat.
2. Sift flour and salt into a large bowl. Grate carrot and zucchini...chop capsicum..I also added a bit of chopped mushroom if you have some...if not..no matter as it wont affect the recipe.  Also you can add some chopped sundried tomatoes if you have them. Add Fetta cheese to flour. Stir to combine.
3. Whisk eggs, milk and butter in a jug. Add to dry ingredients. Using a large metal spoon, stir until just combined. Two-thirds fill muffin holes with mixture. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Stand for 5 minutes in pan. Turn onto a wire rack to cool.
   
   COCKTAIL FRIDAY!...AND DONT WE DESERVE TO TREAT OURSELVES!!?
   
   
    
   I found this particular cocktail a few weeks ago on a trip down South.  The wine and cocktail list was rather extensive and in some cases quite unusual...and so this week I bring to you the 'Salty Chihuahua' most likely borne from an unfortunate mishap at the beach with the pooch?  Anyway, the name really got me intrigued and I just had to try the Salty Chihuahua.  I really liked it!  So I had to share the recipe with you, and might I add that its pretty simple to make....plus the ingredients are quite basic.
   We suggest kicking back on the couch with your Salty Chihuahua in hand and the stereo cranked up with a bit of Carlos Santana!.....Ay Ay Ay!
   
   
   
   Salty Chihuahua
   1 shot tequila
   grapefruit juice
   1 dash salt
   Pour tequila over ice in a cocktail glass.
   Fill with Grapefruit juice and a dash of salt.
   
   
   
   
   And so the end of another week....
   and in the words of Marilyn Monroe..."Well behaved women rarely made history".
   
   
   
   
   
   We wish you a wonderful weekend and be sure to take time out just for you,
   with a Salty Chihuahua perhaps?...or a dig around in the garden and plant
   some herbs.  

   
   

   Until next Friday.....Colette, Cathie and Jen xxx
   

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