{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

{Tasty morsels}

I've found an absolute gem in Leighton Buzzard. It's called Oliver Hare & Co...and it's everything I love... mismatched tea cups, silver tea pots, dark blue & gold decor, fantastic service, & an extreme attention to detail. The food is fantastic too!

I think the pictures really tell the story of what it's like to dine at such a place...

{dainty little sugar pram!}

{fantastic decor!}

{yes please!!!}

They are now open on Fri & Saturday evenings...& they also serve a Sunday roast! I'll be back for sure!

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