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Should I Move Into a New Apartment? Should YOU?

Wondering if moving into a new apartment is the right choice for you right now? Same! Our lease on our Downtown Seattle apartment is up soon, so now we’re faced with the decision of whether or not we should stay. So in this video, I’m walking you through my thought process; our current apartment pros and cons, as well as my tips for you if you’re also wondering, “should I move???” Even if you aren’t dealing with the decision of renewing your apartment lease currently, here’s the thing: YOU WILL at some point! It’s a decision all renters have to make on a yearly basis, so let’s talk about it!

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Small Apartment Ideas: Lighting for an Apartment + Small Balcony Ideas + More!

Today I’m sharing some small apartment ideas and advice that will help you make your space into the dreamy, stylish apartment you’ve been pining for. 🥰 And I’m doing so by going straight to the source and and answering your small apartment decorating and lifestyle questions! In this third and final part of my Ask Me Anything trilogy, I’m giving my two cents in response to questions like: How do I make my small balcony decor functional and stylish? How do I figure out my apartment lighting in terms of floor lamps, table lamps, bulb wattage, etc? And more! So if you’re looking for small apartment decor tips, tips for lighting an apartment, some small balcony ideas, and general apartment life content, stick around!

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Small Apartment Ideas: Interior Styling Challenges + Practical Magic Aesthetic + More!

Want to create a beautifully decorated apartment without freezing up with analysis paralysis and self doubt? Same! Today I’m sharing small apartment ideas and advice that will help you make your space into the cozy, stylish oasis you’ve been dreaming about. 🥰 And I’m doing so by going straight to the source and and answering your small apartment decorating questions! In this second part of my Ask Me Anything series, I’m giving my two cents in response to questions like: - How do get over the analysis paralysis and actually start decorating your apartment? - Why have you been struggling with finishing your new apartment decorating? - How do you achieve the Practical Magic aesthetic in a small apartment? And more! So if you’re looking for small apartment inspiration, tips for getting out of your own way when decorating, and witch aesthetic inspo, you’re in the right place!

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Small Apartment Ideas: Mixing Styles + Cozy Living + More!

Want your apartment to feel dreamy, inviting, and cozy? Same! Today I’m sharing small apartment ideas that will help you make your space into the lovely retreat you’ve been yearning for. 🥰 And I’m doing so by going straight to the source and and answering your apartment lifestyle questions! In this Ask Me Anything, I’m giving my two cents in response to questions like: How do you go about mixing styles while still keeping your apartment decor cohesive? Do you have any cozy ways to destress? (spoiler alert - I sure do!) How do you manage having a cat in a small apartment? And more! So if you’re looking for small apartment inspiration, cozy living ideas, and studio apartment inspo, you’re in the right place!

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5 Best Target Candles for Cozy Fall+Winter Vibes & Hygge Apartment Dreaminess

Wondering how to navigate the ever-enchanting Target candle aisle this holiday season? I know, there are MANY options and it can be overwhelming - so allow me show you the way! In this video, I’m sharing the 5 best Target candles (in my humble opinion, at least!) that will help you create the hygge home dreaminess we all strive for in our small apartments during the holiday season. These home fragrances are perfect for embracing the season’s cozy fall and winter vibes, so curl up with a comfy blanket while I share my Target fragrance recommendations!

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An Autumn Day in My Cozy Apartment: Morning Ritual + Fall Vibes + Life as a YouTuber

Come along with me for a day in my life in and around my cozy apartment! On this dreary - yet comfy - autumn day, I’m taking you through my morning ritual, showing you all the pretty fall vibes around the neighborhood my Seattle apartment is in, and giving you a glimpse into life as a YouTuber, Squarespace web designer, and overall creative-type-person who works from home. And, of course, I’ll be giving you any small apartment decorating ideas or lifestyle recommendations that come to mind as I go through my day! If you’re looking for cozy living inspiration, relaxing aesthetic vlog vibes, or a video you can simply chill to, watch on!

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Hygge Home Inspiration: 5 Ways to Feel Cozy in Your Small Apartment

There is a certain kind of magic when it comes to creating those romantic hygge vibes in a small apartment. And hygge is so much more than an aesthetic! Sure, hygge decor is wonderful, but what about the hygge home experience? Creating a cozy home is not just about decorating - the magic is also in what we DO in our spaces. So in this video, I’m sharing some of my favorite hygge activities that I personally love to do in my cozy apartment. I want you to walk away from this video feeling inspired to do things in your space that romanticize your apartment lifestyle and simply make you feel good! If you’re looking for feel-good, cozy fall vibes and hygge lifestyle inspiration, you’re in the right place!

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Bedroom Dresser Decor Ideas: 1 Dresser + 3 Different Interior Styles - Which to Choose??

Wondering how to decorate a bedroom dresser in a way that feels cohesive AND reflects your personal style? In this post, I’m doing my dresser styling in 3 different styles: witch aesthetic, pops of pink, and cozy cottagecore. Which style do you think I end up choosing?? I want you to walk away with plenty of bedroom dresser decor ideas, along with interior styling tips that will help you make your dresser look like it was styled by a pro!

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Faux Flowers: Shopping for Flowers That Will NEVER DIE At World Market + Target

Let’s go shopping for faux flowers! Artificial flowers are wonderful because… they’re immortal. They don’t die. Love that for us! So I’m taking you through World Market and Target, shopping for fall florals that will help create the cozy apartment you’re yearning for. I’m personally a huge fan of World Market home decor and pretty much everything Hearth and Hand has to offer, so this “shop with me” video should be fun. 🥰 If you’re looking for artificial flower arrangement ideas, cozy fall decor vibes, and faux floral tips, you’re in the right place!

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5 Ways to Love Your Small Apartment Decorating BEFORE It's Finished

Your small apartment decorating may not be finished quite yet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t fall in love with your apartment aesthetic in the meantime! So I’m giving you 5 cheap and simple interior styling tips that will get your apartment to start feeling like your own cozy home - without blowing your budget all at once. So if you’ve been stuck in a rut with your decorating process and want a few quick and easy ways to make your apartment feel pretty and inviting - despite being unfinished - you’re in the right place!

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Peel and Stick Wallpaper Bedroom Makeover: Tips + Tricks + Maximalist Decor Inspo

We used peel and stick wallpaper to create a major statement wall in our small bedroom, and it was quite the adventure! It was fun, it was difficult, and in the end, it was probably the most beautiful interior styling thing I’ve ever done. In this video, we’re showing you the whole peel and stick wallpaper installation process from beginning to end. So if you’ve been contemplating putting up renter friendly wallpaper in your apartment, this video will help you decide if it’s right for you! If you’re looking for bedroom styling ideas, maximalist decor inspiration, statement wall ideas, and dark decor inspo, you’re in the right place!

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We’re Painting a BLACK Accent Wall! (This Dark Decor Lover’s Dream)

We’re painting a black accent wall in our new apartment! 🖤🥳🖤 As a dark decor lover, this has been a dream of mine for years. But I’ve always shied away from painting apartment walls out of fear of the wrath of the landlord… 🙃 But now, with our building’s permission, we’re painting an accent wall in our living room black! And in this video, I’m sharing our whole process - along with my beginner tips. So if you love black interior design, black home decor, and want some apartment painting ideas for creating a moody decor vibe, you’re in the right place!

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How to Decorate a Home Office in an Open Concept Apartment

Wondering how to decorate a home office area in an open concept apartment? I get it! Because fitting a workspace setup in your small apartment decor can be tricky - how do you make your small apartment layout look cohesive with the workspace design? How do you keep it from looking like a hodgepodge? So I’m showing you how our home office decor is coming together in our new apartment decorating process AND I’m sharing my home office design ideas and tips! If you’re looking for desk decoration ideas, small apartment tips, and advice on how to create a cozy home office for yourself, you’re in the right place!

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New Apartment Decorating: The Struggles of Styling a New Space + How to Overcome Them!

New apartment decorating comes with plenty of struggles; figuring out your small apartment layout, achieving your dream apartment aesthetic, finding small apartment decorating ideas... So I’m giving you an apartment tour to show you where we’re at in our interior styling process. Then I’m sharing what my challenges have been with our new 1 bedroom apartment design & how I’m overcoming them, so that you can apply what I’ve learned to your own small apartment styling!

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I Moved Out of My Studio Apartment! (then i kind of had an existential crisis 🙃)

I moved out of my studio apartment! And yes, I may have had a minor existential crisis after moving out of my beloved studio... that space meant so much to me and now I'll admit I'm having to figure out who I am without it. 🥲 But more on that in another video. 😉 In this video, I'm sharing our move-in vlog, which documents our whole process of moving out of my 500 sq ft studio apartment and into our new 800 square foot apartment!

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