Hmmm....What to do on a cloudy, miserable, typically 'British' grey day?Get in the car, roam around and adventure!? That's exactly what we did...

We took the car out and decided to explore some random places, parks and woods nearby but after nearly freezing our hands and feet off, we decided it was a better option to go back to our friend Kate's house where she warmed us up with some extremely hot, milky coffee in her milk man milk bottles haha (thanks Kate!)

Despite the chill, the sun managed to creep out here and there, reminding us that summer IS on its way and that in no time at all we can finally get the sunnies out, coats off, suncream on and tan away...

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Bring on summer 2015!

It's a little late, but I thought this year,  I would write down my new year's resolutions, by publishing them on my blog surely means i have to stick to them right?  So i'm going to try that extra bit harder to make them count. Hopefully by the end of 2015 i'll be able to gladly cross each and every one off with ease.

1)

Say yes to more things... ( I don't mean everything, but you get the jist) 2014 was a great year, but at times i became aware of how often i would decline offers to do things whether it be a party, weekend away, or even small things like a drink with a friend....i found myself turning more things down than not! Subconsciously i was spending more time in my little bubble and kept shutting new experiences out... Well this year, I'm going to make the most of everything. Carpe diem and all...

2)

Get fit... Yes I say this every year, but I really mean it, I want to eat well, train well feel good and look even better! ( Slightly shallow but hey ho!)

3)

Work hard! Since landing my first serious job, i feel like now more than ever,  i know what it is i want to do, and therefore time to buckle down, work hard and visualize! 

4)

Travel to more places. This ties into number one, but i want to visit more cities. I'm fortunate enough to be well travelled, but it's true that the more you travel the itchier feet you get... One place I really want to go to this year, and only if it's for a long weekend is Stockholm! 

Our last night in Portugal was a pretty fun one! We went into Lisbon to a roof top bar then ended up at a Time Out Party...It was a great night to top off an amazing holiday! X

During my second week in Portugal I was finally getting into the swing of doing nothing and to top it off the weather was incredible!

This day was pretty much perfect, we went to the Penha Longa hotel, a quintessential retreat situated in the Sintra mountains for the afternoon where we chilled, swam and had wishful conversations of living abroad.

Dress: Beyond Retro

Sandals:  Birkenstocks

My dear friend Natasha came out to visit me in my final week in Portugal which was so much fun! Our week consisted of endless cocktails, giggles, sunbathing, exploring mountains  and watching the epic portuguese sunsets. Any one who hasn't been to Portugal (and I'm not talking about the Algarve) has to visit either Sintra or Lisbon.... Or even better both! A great week with great company. x

Top: H&M

Skirt: Asos

Shoes: Primark

Bag: Zara

It's so nice being back home in Portugal and I've been so lucky with the weather this time around! Waking up to blue skies every morning has made my trip even more enjoyable!  I have a house in a place called Sintra, a small village outside of Lisbon that is situated amongst beautiful mountains with its own micro-climate. It is such a beautiful and peaceful village and a perfect place to relax and have some down-time. I don't really want to come home but hey-ho, let's hope London is as sunny and serene.... ;)

Green dress: Zara

White top: Zara

Shoes: Primark

Sunglasses: Ray Bans

Watch: Larson and Jennings

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Shirt: Beyond Retro

Shorts: Urban Outfitters

Glasses: Ray Bans