Erands + tiles + a sunny spot

Small grocery stores, hardly surviving,in the old neighbourhoods of this city. Such a different feeling to buy things from these places. All it took was a glimpse of sun to get me out there. Soaking it in, sitting in a street bench. 

Familiar places to walk, new things seen

The light was so bright today! Every water drop seemed to glow in the sun.

Even this hotel, newly painted in a bold lavender colour, stood out in a way it never did before.

Found a new place to have tea with friends in a future visit to this area.

Noticed a vintage advert to a classical portuguese toothpaste. 

Did bit of window shopping - these are two of my favourite haberdasheries. Lots of nice stuff.    

Not bad for a break of 1 hour and a half!

A new place to go: 'Embaixada' in Princepe Real

A new place called “Embaixada” recently opened in Princepe Real, in the beautiful Ribeiro da Cunha Palace, a XIX century neo-arabic building. I went inside to have a look around on a rainy day and was really impressed with how wonderful it looks: many shops from new (and old) entrepreneurs, a nice restaurant in the courtyard and especially the building itself which is absolutely stunning. Have a look:

Recently enjoyed things

1 - Another visit to an all time favorite place.

2 - Strawberry juice I made with organic strawberries.

3 - A second hand vinyl record I remembered listening as a kid

4 - Walking, walking walking in the city.

Le Cool guide to Lisbon + breakfast

What better way to start a weekend than with a good breakfast, in good company and a new book?

A brown day

Around the Castle of St. George

Today I ended up walking in the streets around the Castle of St. George’s. 

I love this ancient neighborhood (it is called Santa Cruz do Castelo) with is narrow streets an nice locals, which are either ageing people who have lived there all their lives or young people in love with the area.

The most spectacular viewpoints of Lisbon are here.

As well as some of the most typical neighbourhoods withe their unique details.

(I can't resist taking lots of photos)

As well as really beautiful architecture.