Just a Little Curve-ball

So yesterday afternoon in work I was enjoying my 4.30pm cup of tea when I got a message from Matt: “I got a PhD scholarship in Leeds”. And so, in seconds, my life was changed.

So, friends, I’m not moving to Wimbledon after all. In fact, in six weeks ish, I’m moving to a completely different part of the county. Will any of you be there to welcome me? Or offer me a job? We’ll have to wait and see.

In other news, this is my new (and temporary) flat in Bristol. I only took pictures of the living room and the kitchen, because really, you don’t need to see my loo and my bedroom has clothes thrown all over it, but I can assure you they are both fabulous.

Check out that sofa too. I did that myself you know. Built it and all that stuff. Very proud. I’ve been very much enjoying my time here so far. I didn’t think I’d enjoy living on my own but so far I must admit, despite all the fraught life-changing decisions, I’ve found it very therapeutic. I have my own little routine going, just getting my head down and going to work every day.

The plus side about this whole Leeds thing, aside from of course moving to a fabulous new city full of very stylish people, is that our money will get us a lot further with somewhere to live. A tiny one bed apartment with a kitchen-living room is hopefully going to turn into a 2 bed flat with room to swing a kitten! Hooray!

Where do you guys go for interiors inspiration?

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Location:Bristol, United Kingdom

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  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13868046557771529750 daisychain

    Your right when you say your money will go a LOT further in Leeds! Haa, the size of my bro's house and what he pays is incredible!I tend to just browse tumblr for interiors ideas.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/01315894288528107152 Ash

    aww wow i love how unepcted life can be sometimes! nice one on putting the furniture together, i built a bedside table last week on my own, took me nearly 2 hours but I was sooooo proud of myself lol!xx

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/11896421280985244058 High Street Priestess

    I love your deck chair. That is an utterly fab idea. It looks great (and I always think classic deck chairs are surprisingly comfy!)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/04353549332327912208 Maria

    Leeds is lovely! I tend to search Tumblr or Weheartit for interior inspiration, lots of dreamy apartments. I love this temporary flat though, it's super cute :) Maria xxx

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/02280015839366790857 Helen

    Yay for coming back up north! I am so glad I've decided to stay up north because the houses are so much cheaper. We're getting a 2 bedroom house for the same amount of money as a pokey studio flat down south.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/10119608019297903237 ellie B

    I commented too soon about Wimbledon... Leeds is amazing too !e x

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17583367209798343490 Ayden

    Aww my cousins are from leeds and its a pretty awesome city :) when will you be moving? Funny what life can throw at us eh ♥ congrats to your fella getting his phd though. Your temporary flat looks nice, that little seat by the window is lovely xx

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/11372313896156343149 Temporary:Secretary

    I've fighted between the thought of living in london vs further up north since I graduated (2 years now). I do think i've made the right decision because i've saved sooo much money being in the north. London will wait for us, i'm sure we'll make it there one day! :) x

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/11062906854066795879 Reena Rai

    Oooh wow, exciting!! I think there are quite a few Leeds-based bloggers about. And you will get loads more for your money too. Really excited for you! x

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/06518919562780685453 Swollen Foot

    This flat looks gorgeous, Lil! I love the window seat!!! And ahh exciting stuff about moving to Leeds! How do you feel about it? I love apartmenttherapy for interior inspiration, but I find stuff from all over and save it to a folder on my laptop for later. :)