TURNING THE TABLES IN STYLE...OUR CUSTOM MADE RANGE...PAMPERING WITH A VIEW IN SWITZERLAND....GLAM GOTH BY ARTE'....A SEASONAL WINTER SALAD TO DROOL OVER....JOHNNY Q..AND WE'RE NOT TALKING THE DENZEL WASHINGTON KIND...ITS THE SHIRAZ KIND :-) PLUS A STROLL THROUGH MANLY....ENJOY!

TURNING THE TABLES IN STYLE

Our new Charcoal Interiors website now launches our Custom Made section, showcasing the vast array of tables and cabinetry that are available to you, made to your specifications.  You get to choose the dimensions, timber styles and more....all to fit in with your specific vision.

It's our passion.
From Dubai to Darwin....we ship locally and Internationally, plus take the stress out of the process by posting you the exact timber style samples and finishes if you live out of Brisbane.
Contact us today to find out more, or you can visit the website (link above) where we have an extensive Custom Made section for your perusal.

Phone us today on 07 38526002 or drop us an email at charcoal@charcoalinteriors.com.au

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...WE ARE LOVING...

Every now and then you take time out to just dream...and today is one of those days where we all agreed that after a click of the ruby red sparkly shoes we would choose to be transported here....

Its the treatment room in the uber stylish Hotel Therme at Vals Switzerland.

They offer beautiful views of the snowy landscape whilst you're treated to state of the art spa treatments...

Yes...please....

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GLAM GOTH

This months edition of Belle mag (or which we are huge followers of) showcases our much loved Wild range of wall coverings by Arte' (Complex)

Created by Andrea Possnicker, its a range inspired by the whimsy of nature with sweeping gestures, tactile materials and iridescent colours.

'Complex' in the Wild Range by Arte

Be assured that the impression you visualise can become a reality.  Call us today to book your design consultation with Cathie and Colette.  With over 40 years combined experience in design your confidence is secured.

Ph. 07 38526002

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SEASONAL

WALNUT, GOAT'S CHEESE AND BEETROOT SALAD

Struggling to come up with new and exciting side dishes in the colder months, and sick of the same broccoli, cauli and roasted potatoes (lets face it though...nobody gets sick of roasted potatoes...)?  Then this salad is one that I recommend you give a go.  Not only is it fresh and colourful but also mostly contains seasonal produce which makes it very healthy and affordable.  The salad also contains my new favourite foodie item....Goats Cheese....I have acquired quite the taste for it after being put off years ago by a bad batch of deep fried goats cheese years ago...which is a shame because its taken me years to have another crack..and I'm loving the flavours and diversity of its use in dishes from salads, to stuffings for olives, on pizzas, great for layering in casseroles and lasagna and my personal fave as a twist on the traditional bruschetta recipe...just add in some crumbled goats cheese.
In the meantime enjoy this divine recipe.

Serves 4

Ingredients...

2 bunches baby beetroot, trimmed
3 slices sourdough bread with crusts removed and cut into 2cm cubes
olive oil cooking spray
120g goat's cheese, crumbled
1 cup roasted walnuts
60g rocket
1/2 cup sorrel leaves
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 cup coriander leaves
1/3 cup extra virgin oilive oil
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove crushed

How to....

Preheat oven to 200 degrees celcius.  Place beetroot on a baking tray.  Roast for 30-40 minutes or until tender.  Place bread cbues on a baking tray and spray with olive oil.  Roast for 8 minutes or until goden.  When beetroot are cool enough to handle, peel and cut in half lengthways.  Arrange Rocket, Sorrel, Parsley and Coriander on serving plates.
Top with beetroot, goats cheese, walnuts and croutons.
Whisk oil, combined vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper in a jug.
Drizzle over salad just before serving.

Enjoy!

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CHEERS....ITS COCKTAIL FRIDAY!

We all know the thrill of a bargain...that favourite jacket, much admired and yet unattainable due to silly budget constraints (who needs food really???) suddenly comes on sale at a mere fraction of the original price...Oh joyous joy of days!

Well, the equivalent to me is finding a great bottle of  quality red at a price that allows its purchase AND that of food for the week...and the Johnny Q Shiraz by the Quarisa Winery was my holy grail for the week....and here's why.

Images of the Johnny Q via the Quarisa website

Firstly, its a Shiraz created from grapes grown in the Barossa and Coonawarra regions, which for those who know a bit about their wines is like a Sauv Blanc purchase with New Zealand heritage behind it...its a no-brainer...quality assured..blah, blah.
So, I pop into my local Wine Room where they all know me by name now and also I get a little European double cheek kiss from Alan the Frenchman who runs the place...he also knows my husband name, my kids names, our birthdates, gosh darn it he could almost be part of the family...reason being is that I am there almost every day.

So, anyway I pop into my local Wine Room and suss out the left hand side of the room displays which are the more 'budget friendly' and come across The Johnny Q for under $15.  I decide to purchase and if its not that great, well I can use it for cooking (which never happens, because unless its off...I will drink it)...so I grab one bottle of Johnny Q and head home to be quietly surprised at the quality of this very easy drinking wine.  
If you love berry and vanillan flavours with a nice smooth finish on the palate then you will love this guilt free, quality quaffer that for me ticks all the boxes.
The Quarisa winemaking team is a family affair made up of John and Josephine Quarisa whose motto is simply "Passion is Everything".  Australian born but with an Italian heritage its no surprise that they like to put passion into all the important things in their life, like family, wine, food, friends and most notably their 3 children who have the delight of living on a beautiful property.  If you would like to find out more about the Quarisa family and wines then its as easy as clicking on the link below:
Quarisa Wines

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OUT AND ABOUT

After a weekend of teenagers and their hanger-ons we decided to head to Manly harbour for a stroll while soaking up the warmth of the sunshine after weeks on end of rain, rain and more rain.

Here's a little happy snap from our stroll.  I love the Manly harbour and have always dreamed of owning one of those boats.......

And so until next week....Love...Light and Laughter....
The Charcoal Team
xxx

www.charcoalinteriors.com.au