Of Roses and Thistles: A celebration of Chelsie
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The proper English Butler and the free thinking Scottish Housekeeper. Their romance finally bloomed! |
Wet by Lavender and Hay reviews
Me being silly again. Carson/Hughes and a lot of rain. And sneezing later on.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,847 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 3/12/2011 - Published: 2/26/2011 - E. Hughes, C. Carson - Complete
The Last Waltz by Lavender and Hay reviews
The butler and housekeeper get side-tracked while serving at The Downton Ball. Hughes/Carson what else .
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 11,391 - Reviews: 45 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 4/29/2011 - Published: 4/20/2011 - E. Hughes, C. Carson - Complete
Love Letters, Poppies and Linen by Lavender and Hay reviews
Mr Carson comes home from the Season a day early. AU oneshot, Carson/Hughes.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,156 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 4 - Published: 5/2/2011 - E. Hughes, C. Carson - Complete
This Makes No Sense by Lavender and Hay reviews
Carson/Hughes drabble about watching paint dry. In-joke related from me and My Madness.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 6 - Words: 7,482 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 8 - Updated: 5/30/2011 - Published: 5/19/2011 - E. Hughes, C. Carson - Complete
Just Like Before, Today and Tomorrow by MyMadness reviews
Mrs Hughes watched as Charles Carson came into her parlor, closed her door, and then froze there...Ch. 6. An End.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 6 - Words: 11,434 - Reviews: 79 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 16 - Updated: 6/5/2011 - Published: 3/18/2011 - E. Hughes, C. Carson - Complete
An Imagined Affair by Lavender and Hay reviews
Carson reflects in The Grantham Arms on the night that war breaks out.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 14 - Words: 16,586 - Reviews: 75 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 8 - Updated: 7/29/2011 - Published: 6/8/2011 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
Mrs Hughes' New Dress by Lavender and Hay reviews
An idea got from my odd reaction to the Series 2 behind the scenes trailer, but minimal spoilers. Mrs Hughes has a new dress.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 7 - Words: 6,621 - Reviews: 43 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 7/30/2011 - Published: 7/17/2011 - E. Hughes, C. Carson - Complete
Sweet Tea by Onesimus42 reviews
An argument between Mr.Carson and Mrs. Hughes
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,076 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 1 - Published: 8/19/2011 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
Acceptance by CrazyMaryT reviews
A possible scenario for Carson and Mrs Hughes after the end of 1.07.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 472 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 4 - Published: 9/26/2011 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
Impossible to Hide by Lavender and Hay reviews
Carson/Hughes, and restraint; but not from the usual one of the pair.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,374 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 10/10/2011 - Published: 10/8/2011 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
Hypocrite by RhondaStar reviews
A short piece set after series 2, episode 4 - so spoilers! Elsie Hughes reflects on a recent action she took concerning Ethel and discusses it during an intimate moment with Mr Carson.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,169 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 5 - Published: 10/10/2011 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
Finest Vintage by Onesimus42 reviews
Elsie admiring Charles. Total M-ness.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,536 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 3 - Published: 10/10/2011 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
Service with a smile and lemonade by LemonPeaves reviews
Mr Carson and Mrs Hughes are enjoying the silence until one frightened little girl needs their attention. One shot.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,004 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 2 - Published: 10/17/2011 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
Breaking Down by Lavender and Hay reviews
Elsie's reaction to series 2, episode 5. Of course there are spoilers. Carson/Hughes included.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 846 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 3 - Published: 10/17/2011 - E. Hughes, C. Carson - Complete
Sweeter Than Cake by Hogwarts Duo reviews
Elsie Hughes has gone to a great deal of trouble to orchestrate a surprise for someone who means more to her than even he realizes. Where will her efforts lead them?
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,162 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 5 - Published: 10/21/2011 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
Sad, Old Fool by Lovisa Cansino reviews
"Do you find me very ridiculous, Mrs. Hughes? Putting on airs and graces I've no right to?" A little Carson/Hughes moment during episode 2 of series 1.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,472 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 2 - Published: 10/22/2011 - E. Hughes, C. Carson - Complete
Only fools rush in by griseldalafey reviews
Prompted by the preview of Season 2 episode 6: Charles Carson appears to be leaving Downton. Can Elsie give him a reason to stay? *SPOILERS OBVIOUSLY*
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,806 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 6 - Published: 10/23/2011 - E. Hughes, C. Carson - Complete
A Different Perspective by Hogwarts Duo reviews
A slight misunderstanding between Charles and Elsie causes them to have a heart to heart talk, after the argument. SPOILERS FOR SEASON 2.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,054 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 2 - Published: 10/27/2011 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
Replacement and Telling Me Never to Go by Lavender and Hay reviews
Oneshot drabble. Mrs Hughes reflects on Mr Carson's offer.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,759 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 10/28/2011 - Published: 10/24/2011 - E. Hughes, C. Carson - Complete
Enlighten Me, Mr Carson by Hogwarts Duo reviews
Someone from Mrs. Hughes' past invites her for a drink, but Mr. Carson isn't so keen on the idea. A trip to the village, a bottle of Scotch, and a glimpse into Elsie's past make for an enlightening evening for everyone.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,621 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 3 - Published: 11/5/2011 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
Wild Roses by tidalutopia reviews
With some time for herself, Elsie went for a walk through the gardens of the household. Joining Charles, she found a bush of wild roses near the woods. Holding her hand, Charles asks her to be his for the rest of his life.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,260 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 2 - Published: 11/19/2011 - E. Hughes, C. Carson - Complete
A Broken Bed by Hogwarts Duo reviews
Funny things ... broken beds. But how should Charles Carson explain it and what really happened?
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,713 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 1 - Published: 11/20/2011 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
For You by Lavender and Hay reviews
Carson/Hughes' wedding, from Mr Carson's eyes. What he would say to her if he could speak his mind easily. Oneshot.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 732 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 2 - Published: 11/30/2011 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
Hands by Thequietculchie reviews
This is just a little thought on what hands can mean and what they make you feel.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 626 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 2 - Published: 11/30/2011 - E. Hughes, C. Carson - Complete
The Other Side Of The Door by DowntonIsMyLife reviews
War has just broken out and Carson decides to tell Mrs Hughes about his feelings for her, unaware that she's decided to tell him hers.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,126 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 1 - Published: 12/3/2011 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete