I'm back from another relaxing and enriching holiday in Portugal! My parents moved out there ten years ago and despite visiting them each year, I'm always struck by the country's beauty. This is why I can't help sharing some holiday snaps, but I promise some stitching-related posts are coming your way soon, including some delightfully teeny tiny sewing, a couple of secret projects, an Anna dress and a Hawthorn blouse. Oh, and about a squillion other makes that are on my ever-expanding wishlist!
Kooky restaurants
Mouthwatering food, of the sweet and savoury variety
Gorgeous architecture
Stunning tiles and paving
General beauty, everywhere you look
Badass graffiti
Have you been on holiday this year, or better still, do you have one coming up?
I just returned from New York City. Your pictures are so inviting, I am ready to plan my next trip.
ReplyDeleteOooh, the Big Apple...how cool!
DeleteLooks like you had a great holiday! I went to Portugal two years ago and really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteMy next trip will be to Cornwall in the first week of September, hopefully the weather will still be nice!
Enjoy Cornwall, it's a lovely part of the country!
DeleteLovely pics, looks a wonderful place to have your parents living at! Glad you had such a great time and are recharged... Xx
ReplyDeleteI know, I'm very lucky indeed!xx
DeleteLook at all that food! yum prawns!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a swell time and saw lots of beautiful places :-)
Glad you are back... now I can ogle your next sewing conquests!
Hehe, thank you!
DeleteWow! What a great trip! I'm really hoping to sneak a trip in after this job ends, although my dude has just started a new gig so I would be on my lonesome. It's so good to get out of town, though-- always leaves you feeling refreshed and ready to get back to work!
ReplyDeleteAaaw, that's sad that you might have to go alone...though I think I'd rather go on a break alone then not have one at all! It sounds like you have a pretty full on job, so I hope you get some rest soon ;o)
DeleteLovely pics. Looks like you had a great time. I love the graffiti.
ReplyDeleteI really did thanks! Yep, the graffiti is so cool!
DeleteNice, looks like an awesome holiday! I'm going to Portugal next week, and have already been a few times - we keep going back 'cause it's so nice. Looking forward to the things you have up your sleeve for us! Thea
ReplyDeleteSo glad you like it oo...hope you've enjoyed your time in Portugal!
DeleteFood food food! I want to eat all of it, looks delish! And how great that you get to visit Portugal every year!!
ReplyDeleteIt was divine and yes, I'm very lucky!
DeleteOh my all that food! That is always my favourite part of travelling.
ReplyDeleteHehe, mine too Kat!
DeleteWow, what a beautiful place! And the food looks amazing! While I'm not going to Portugal, I am hoping to sneak away to Portland for a long weekend. Not quite the same but it's all I have time for this summer. Thanks for the pics & the post! Even though Portland isn't abroad, this post has definitely has made me excited to get away!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I'd love to visit Portland...it sounds and looks so cool from everything I've seen online. Maybe one day! Glad you're feeling excited about your break now!
DeletePortugal is a charming country. I've lived most of my life not far from it and in many ways they resemble us Spaniards. I'm glad you had such a wonderful holiday.
ReplyDeleteYes, I guess there must be a fair few similarities. You also live in a beautiful country ;o)
DeleteThe pictures are stunning - hope you had a wonderful vacation!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I really did!
DeleteI am literally salivating. Take me to Portugal!
ReplyDeleteOk, let's go! It's about time I got my revenge as you always make me salivate with your food photography!
DeleteLovely pics Marie...looks like you had a great time. Been to Portugal once and would definitely jump at the chance to go again! Look forward to seeing your new makes:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Erica!
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