As you can see, this past week we’ve been here, Matt shaved his mustache and decided my red lipstick looks better on him. I’ve dyed my hair and decided eyebrows were unnecessary (as well as eyelids). We’ve also taken to standing on tartan ground, in front of a large rose bush. Weird things happen when you move to a different country.
Oh wait, no! That’s not us (silly, Lar)! I get so easily confused these days, what with the lingering jet lag and unexpectedly summery weather here in the UK (70s and sunny! That’s not what I signed up for when I said I would move to Scotland). In fact, these photos are about two weeks old.
My mom threw us a going-away family dinner, and of course she did it so beautifully! My mom’s tablescapes would make Martha Stewart green with envy: the intentionally weird thrifted Scottish Madame Alexander dolls, tartan table cloth, Scottish flags, gorgeous flower arrangements — all done for very little money. Martha Stewart with a heart and on a budget (and no previous jail time) — that’s my mom.
Matt’s mom made us the most delicious and beautiful apple pie!
I’ll leave you one last outfit picture of mine, standing next to my (pepper shaker) Scottie dog:
Do you like my knee-highs or do you prefer ballet flats sans the tartan? I can’t decide. My lace cuffs look like they’ve seen better days as well. At least my fanny pack/bum bag/sporran looks cute!
Seriously though, I’m sorry I don’t have actual Scotland pics to share with you at the moment. Matt and I are still living out of our suitcases in our temporary flat (thank you Airbnb and host Tommy)! We move into our very own lovely place on Tuesday! I am soooo excited! I’ll make sure to take plenty of photos of our new space. In the meantime, we’ve both been working (Matt in his new lab at Uni and me on my computer: I’ve joined that “elite” group of remotely working graphic designers), and trying not to spend money — which makes for very boring photos.
Oh here’s one I’ve been meaning to share for a while. See that suitcase there? Blue, medium to largish. That, my friends, is what I fit my entire wardrobe in: shoes and clothes. My second suitcase was reserved for toiletries, artsy stuffs, and four purses. I’m quite proud I made it over here like that. However, because of it, you might have to count on Cath for a while for the cuter outfit pics 😉
Hope you all are having a wonderful weekend! Tell me what you’re up to!
LOL!!!
That’s such a wonderful table arrangement.
Great updates – everyone is so shocked at the weather – that’s UK – you can always depend on the weather for conversation!
Can’t wait to see your new space.
Wow, you both are looking good with the makeovers and matching outfits 🙂 How sweet and lovely are those going away decorations! The flowers look beautiful against the amazing Scottish decor! I mean, a Scottie salt shaker? where did your mom find that?!
I’m impressed that you were able to pack a working wardrobe complete with shoes in that tiny bag. That wouldn’t even fit my comics. 🙂
♥ laura
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I am amazed at your one blue bag. Wow. Inspirational! I’m moving in December to the UK too-and I’m just trying to do two full suitcases. Now I’m ashamed at my clothing gluttony, haha:)
Heehee, Lar, you’re so silly! Although that would be really sweet if you had that outfit! I still can’t believe you were able to leave the country with only two pieces of luggage. I’m in total awe. Miss you!