painswick, england.

I love that places like this still exist in England. And that it's right on my door step. It makes for the ultimate weekend adventures.

It was just so beautiful strolling through the narrow and windy roads, with snow on the side walks and that incredible winter smell of burning wood in the air. Seriously magical.

This weekend will be completely the opposite. We will be in London for the weekend. And I am just as excited! Seems like that little saying is true..."you can take the girl out of the city, but you can't take the city out of the girl".

winter lights.

I love winter. I love wrapping up in big scarves and gloves and having a billion hot chocolates per day. I love the crisp air and being able to see your own breath. And I love cuddling up in warm socks and a magazine (preferably in front of a fire).

But sometimes, I just long for some longer and warmer days. Wearing lighter colours and lighter layers. So this was me trying to start and add a little spring into my winter dressing. I just wore a few singlet tops underneath and packed a big scarf and warm boots in my bag when we weren't snapping up pictures.

Sneaky, I know.

(Zara trench and heels, American Apparel top, Warehouse trousers)

valentine's day sugar cookies.

Happy Valentine's day! George and I are currently relaxing over a lovely glass of champagne, after I arrived home from work to this beautiful display.

I made him the easiest, but yummiest sugar cookies. I used this recipe and I love how they turned out. I added a simple icing and some hundreds and thousands to the special ones. The hardest part was the fact that I didn't have a stencil and cut all of them out one at a time using a knife.

It was worth it though. It's Valentine's day after all!

weekend in the cotswolds.

Scenes from the most beautiful day spent in the Cotswold's. George and I woke up early yesterday morning to catch a few trains and buses to get there. They take Sunday's seriously in the Cotswolds. It definitely adds to the charm though and after an hour long walk along a stunning country road, we got to Painswick. It was totally worth it!

We of-course went straight for a cosy pub lunch at the Falcon Inn. The perfect way to start our adventure. The rest of the day was spent strolling around the gorgeous little village, meeting horses and playing in the snow.

It couldn't have been more perfect. 

friday happiness.

(delicious dinners, inspiration from here)

(pretty gardens in the middle of town)

(my new sleeping mask, which is almost too good)

(afternoon tea sandwiches with the gorgeous Hannah)

(visiting Cardiff market on a miserable day to pick up dinner ingredients)

(having so much fun planning out our Euro trip...the countdown has started)

(coming home to this set up...pure bliss)

Friday...I love you! Even if I still have work tomorrow, I am so happy it's Friday night. George and I have had the most perfectly relaxed evening. He's off for the whole weekend, no classes or anything. So, on Sunday we are off to visit a little village in the Cotswolds. I could not be more excited to see more of the U.K.

Have a great weekend!