{Canadian Thanksgiving in the new house}

{thankful!}

This past weekend was Canadian Thanksgiving and I decided to continue the tradition of hosting a little get together. I kept it small this year (compared to the 15 guests I had last year!)
It was a fantastic opportunity to host in my new house, which is still a work in progress (!)
We sat down to a lovely chicken lunch, then went for a walk through the town and along the canal to burn some of it off and to build an appetite for the pièce de résistance--pumpkin pie!
Here are some pictures from the day:

{the house is all decorated!}

{dressed for October! black & white & orange!}

{le poulet!}

{Simla enjoys the company!}

{I finally found some pumpkin pie in the Uk!}

{in the oven!}

{voilà!}

 xo,
L

{Canadian Thanksgiving in London}

Sorry, finally getting caught up on blogging. 

This year I hosted my second annual Canadian Thanksgiving in London. It was a full house this time, with about 16 people crowded into my tiny flat. But I managed it! 3 chickens later...

{the invite, featuring my mantle from last year}

{Vicrtorian crockery all ready!}

{cloth napkins for every guest!}

{all set up & ready to go!}

& in the kitchen...

{Simla was a gracious co-hostess. Normally of a shy disposition, my cat was very kind and affectionate to all the guests!}

{2 out of the 3 chickens!}

{the spread!}

{Bon Appétit!}

so thankful for a roof over my head, a loving cat, wonderful friends, and a life in London.
xo,
L

{Nova Scotia summer 2014}

Finally time to catch up blogland!
In August I visited my parents who recently relocated to Nova Scotia. They are fixing up a beautiful cottage on a lovely piece of land with waterfront property. Simply peaceful and naturally beautiful...
While there, my parents hosted a housewarming party, we travelled to Lunenberg to hear the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra, we visited good old friends in Halifax, we launched Ratty my parents' latest boat and christened her with a bottle of champagne, & spent the days wandering the shores, & the nights drinking nice wine and cooking & eating splendid food.
Delightful! here are some pics...

{at the waterfront of my parents' property}

{nothing says 'home' better than my Dad at the piano}

{house warming party/still under construction}

{off we go to launch Ratty--from my parents' property no less!}

{cheers!}

{true love--childhood sweethearts!}

{LaHave bakery, just down the road}

 A trip to Lunenberg--the home of the Bluenose and the site where many of the grandbanks fishing schooners were built, including the Robertson II, the boat I grew up on:

{Lunenberg}

{lobster traps}

{time for a seafood dinner!--the two chefs}

{yes please!}

{Gaudeamus--the name of my parents' home}

{visit with old friends in Halifax}

{chart of the area}

It's lovely to see my parents settled so close to the sea and to see that they've already made numerous friends. They continue to inspire me in their resilience, their ability to rise to challenges, & to make anywhere home--whether it's on a boat or on land.

xo

L