my debt to britain

I am in the throes of packing and editing a magazine and squeezing in all my goodbyes, so blogging is about to go on hold for another week, but before I sign off, it would be a shame to leave Britain without a short tribute.

Typical that after 3.5 years of longing to be back in North America, I am now becoming awe-fully aware of all the things I have loved about the UK. When I am back on Canadian soil I'll surely have a list of all the things/people I'm grateful to be reconnected with, but just for now, a list of the wonderful things that Britain has given me, for which I am deeply indebted:

 + a vastly expanded vocabulary which now includes irreplaceable words like chuffed, manky, and twoddle

+ a love for strong milky tea (multiple times a day)

+ clotted cream

+ a seriously impressive shoe collection

+ a killer curriculum vitae

+ endless design inspiration

+ Orla Kiely :)

+ Jamie and Living Etc magazines

+ cheap access to the Continent (this year: Prague, Paris, Barcelona and Budapest!)

+ incredible friendships in three fascinating cities

thanks to all who played a part in such a memorable three years! We'll miss you guys.