Favourites: December 2017 Edition

Well, this year has just flown by, hasn’t it?!

For me 2017 was a really big year filled with lots to be grateful for. Early in the year I got my long term visa to work in the UK after months and months of waiting, which was a huge weight off my chest. Once that fell into place, I started a really interesting and challenging new job and on the side I’ve been running this site – and both have been really rewarding experiences so far. To top it all off Christian and I got married in August in South Tyrol after 10 years together (five of which were long-distance between Canada and Italy), and we’re continuing to build our life here in London.

Yes, 2017 was indeed a great year, but I have no doubt 2018 will bring lots of new adventures and challenges. The first big thing coming our way is our honeymoon in New Zealand at the end of January – I literally can’t wait!

Now on to my favourite things from this last month… there have been so many, so here’s a small selection, along with some photos from our stay in North Yorkshire for our first UK Christmas with friends.

And with that, I wish you all a very happy New Year 2018!

-xo KA

December favourites

Attending lots of Christmas/holiday parties throughout the month, of course!
Enjoying a very indulgent {gluten free} festive afternoon tea with Gianluca and Laura at 108 Brasserie in Marylebone
Going on an interesting walk in Bermondsey guided by Ken (“Old Map Man”), who uses old maps to explain the history of the area (thank you Mathieu & Lucia!)
Finally going to see Aladdin in the West End with Lydia and Craig (it was awesome!)
Sampling wines at one of Bermondsey’s local wine bars, Lechevalier, on Tower Bridge Road
Practicing lots of yoga at More Yoga Bermondsey – the brand new Bermondsey yoga studio
Getting holiday parcels delivered to me all the way from Canada (thanks mom for the David’s Tea and maple sweets!)
Receiving really cool DIY gifts – including a Grocycle grow-your-own mushroom kit and some kefir grains (thank you Hannah & Leila!)
Receiving some beautiful new tableware (this, this, this, and this) from Trouva (thank you Sarah & Patrick!)
Spending a cozy Christmas in North Yorskshire – and making this nut roast for Christmas dinner, along with braised purple cabbage, brussel sprouts, mashed potatoes and delica squash