{First Christmas Party in Chota House}

Over the weekend I hosted my first Christmas party in the new house. It was fun to get the house decorated and amazing to see how much has been done on it since I moved in August (for early renovation pictures click here)
Below are a few pictures, and there will be more to come on renovations in the new year!

{starting the fire}

{the mantelpiece all decorated}

{finally painted stairs: remember it used to look like this!}

{crackers are opened!}

Happy Christmas!
x
L

{Christmas Party!}

{the invite}

Last weekend I had a lovely Christmas party with dear friends. I had a huge pot of mulled wine brewing, following a fabulous recipe I used last year & there were mince tarts, cheeses, and other nibblies...

I didn't get any pics when everyone was here, but here are some befores (including some with my cousins & cat):

{plenty of wine for mulling!}

{I got this idea off of pinterest--a great rosemary & olive wreath}

{cousins!}

{one large pot of mulled wine, all of which was drunk!}

{the table}

{my friend Heather was the first guest to arrive & we managed to take a photo before it got too hectic!}

My cousins stayed the weekend, so I made sure the flat was in good order with plenty of decorations and warm welcomes...

{nothing like the smell of oranges & cloves}

{welcome agenda for my cousins}

{christmas cat!}

Have yourself a merry little Christmas!
xo
L