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Empty Apartment Tour Seattle: Our New Space + How We Plan to Decorate!

Join me for an empty apartment tour of our new place here in Seattle! I don't know about you, but I LOVE looking at empty apartments. There's just something about a clean slate and all that potential for creating a dream apartment that I find totally enthralling. So I'm very excited to bring you along for this apartment tour! While 800 sq ft is definitely more space than the 500 sq ft studio apartment we're moving out of, it still comes with plenty small apartment design challenges; not a lot of closet space, an odd apartment layout, and a serious need for some creative small space storage hacks. So on this tour, I'll be sharing my plans for overcoming these issues! If you're looking for small apartment interior design inspiration, small apartment decorating tips, and some ideas for furnishing an apartment, join me for my apartment tour!

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Moving Into a New Apartment: How I Shop for New Decor + Get Organized

We're moving into a new apartment! And while we're SO excited, moving out is an undeniably chaotic experience. There's shopping for my new apartment, preparing to move everything over to the new space, and trying to stay organized throughout it all... it's a lot. I know you know what I mean about the chaos of moving! So in this video, I'm sharing how I've been getting organized before packing a single box. There's so much you can do before you start actually moving to make the process feel so much easier! So if you want to hear my moving tips and tricks, how I shop for decor, and specifically how online shopping for home decor can be done in an ultra-organized way (I'm talking about how to create a beautiful visual shopping list for yourself in a Milanote moodboard), then watch on!

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Shopping at Ikea for Our New Apartment: Small Space Storage + Pretty Things!

We're shopping at Ikea for our new apartment, and we'd love for you to come along! In this video, I'm taking you through my favorite Ikea showrooms, pretty Ikea decor pieces, and Ikea storage ideas you can use for your small apartment decor. And the main mission in this Ikea shopping trip: to find a closet for the new apartment, because a decent amount of closet space is the one thing it's lacking. We seriously need to up our small space storage game for this new place, so Ikea was calling to us! If you want some small apartment decorating ideas on a budget, small apartment inspiration, small apartment storage ideas, and some Ikea decorating ideas for small apartments, join us for our journey through the depths of Ikea!

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Apartment Searching in Seattle | 1 Bedroom Apartment Tours + Which One We Chose!

It's time for some apartment hunting in Seattle! My boyfriend and I are moving out of our studio apartment and into a 1 bedroom apartment, and I can't wait to reveal which one we chose out of the apartments in Seattle we looked at! In this video, I'm talking you along for three 1-bedroom apartment tours in the Seattle area, reveal what rent is like here, and show you a sampling of what apartment rentals look like in our budget! I'm basically living out my dream of producing an episode of House Hunters, only it's Apartment Hunters. This is what I was born to do. 🙃 If you're curious about what apartments in Seattle are like, love a good empty apartment tour, want to see some 1-bedroom apartment designs, and could use some small apartment inspiration, join us on our apartment search in Seattle!

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8 Self Care Ideas You Can Enjoy In Your Small Apartment

These days, it's more important than ever to embrace self care routines that will boost your mood, help calm your anxiety, and improve your overall apartment lifestyle. And if you're living in a small apartment (or living in a small STUDIO apartment like me), it can feel challenging to make time and space for self care - simply because there's something about small space living that can make you feel too closed-in to get into the self care mindset.

So today I'm giving you some of my personal favorite self care ideas you can enjoy in your small apartment!

You deserve to thrive in your apartment - not just survive in it. So let's talk about finding self care inspiration, figuring out how to make your apartment cozy and conducive to self care, embracing more of a slow living lifestyle, and simply making your daily apartment life more pleasurable!

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Studio Apartment Color Scheme: How to Create a Cohesive Color Palette

Trying to figure out your studio apartment color scheme? Choosing decor colors for a studio can be a challenge (just like all studio apartment decorating seems to be!), but I'm here to tell you that it can be soooo much simpler than you might think. In this video, I'm giving you my exact formula for choosing colors for your home, aka your lovely - yet tiny - studio apartment! Let's talk about how to use color to create cohesiveness in your studio apartment layout AND how to choose the color palette that is right for YOU. So if you want some studio apartment inspiration and some tips about choosing your small apartment color scheme, stick around!

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How to Choose Your Apartment Decor When There Are SO MANY Options

Struggling to choose your apartment decor due to the fact that SO MANY pretty options out there? I feel that! Choosing home decor can be daunting; you may be wondering how to find your decorating style, trying to figure out your small apartment aesthetic within limited space, seeking out small apartment tips so you can make it all look stylish... all while simply attempting to narrow down all the different decor options available to you. It's a lot! In this video, I'm walking you through my step-by-step process for tackling the decorating overwhelm and figuring out if a piece of decor is right for you. So the next time you're shopping for apartment decor, you can go through this checklist and make a confident decision that aligns with your authentic personal interior style!

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5 Home Fragrances That Are Pure Magic for Small Apartments

A well-chosen home fragrance can be magical for a small apartment - especially for a studio apartment like the one I live in! I would even say that candles, reed diffusers, and room spray are just as important as your other apartment decor in terms of making your space feel like your personal oasis. So I'm sharing 5 of my favorite home fragrances that I use in my studio apartment decor, from Diptyque room spray to Le Labo Santal 33. In my opinion, these are the best home fragrance products in terms of quality, and are a bit more on the splurge-worthy side, I'll admit. But if you're wanting to level up your candle game with luxury home fragrance and home scents that last, these are my personal favorites. So let's talk about how to make your apartment smell good!

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How to RECHARGE Your Small Apartment Decor & Lifestyle

Feeling bored with your small apartment decor? Want to elevate your apartment life and make it so simply existing in your space feels inspiring and beautiful? Maybe you need an apartment refresh!

In this video, I'm giving you 6 tips for how to recharge your apartment and make it feel like your own personal oasis. No more feeling "blah" and uninspired in your environment - let's get you to a place where you can fall in love with your apartment and simply enjoy living in it every day.

Whether you want to create a cozy apartment aesthetic, need some studio apartment decorating ideas, or you're looking for decor inspiration to enhance your daily apartment lifestyle, let's talk about how to recharge your small apartment so you can feel blissful in your space every day!

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Dark Academia Room Decor Ideas: How to Get the Look in Your Apartment

Looking for dark academia room decor ideas for your apartment? Let’s talk all about the dark academia aesthetic and how you can incorporate it in your small apartment decor! There are so many aspects to dark academia. It’s a celebration of learning, the quest for knowledge, and the love of arts & culture - all through a nostalgic lens that ranges from classical imagery, the gothic aesthetic, traditional collegiate fashion & architecture, and the list of visual references go on from there. So let’s examine how you can achieve the dark academia style in your space!

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Dark Boho Decor: How to Get the Look in Your Apartment Styling

Looking for dark boho decor inspiration? Let’s talk about how to get this groovy, moody decor look in your apartment styling! I’m talking about what dark bohemian decor is, how to find interior design inspiration for it, and how to achieve the look with your small apartment decor. If you’re looking for dark decor inspiration, love the boho interior design style, and want some ideas on how to marry the two, look no further! Let’s get you started on your dark boho apartment decor with a bunch of visual inspiration and interior styling tips!

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How to Do Dark Decor in a Small Apartment

Do you love dark decor but aren’t sure if you can pull it off in a small apartment? Here’s something that may surprise you: dark interior decor can actually benefit your small space! Let’s talk about what dark decor is, how to find interior design inspiration for it, and how to create the look with your small apartment decor. I’m also walking you through how I do it in my 500 sq ft studio apartment, so you’ll see how possible it is to get the moody decor vibe in a small apartment like mine!

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5 Decor Shopping Tips For Styling Your Dream Apartment

Shopping for apartment decor can be daunting - you want to make it so your apartment aesthetic reflects your personal style, but actually making it happen can feel like… a lot. So in this video, I’m giving you 5 decor shopping tips that will help you create the dream apartment you’ve been yearning for. 🥰 If you’re looking for small apartment decor ideas, studio apartment inspiration, and some tips for making your apartment decor shopping feel more organized and inspiring, dive into these shopping tips with me!

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Studio Apartment Move-In Vlog {Pt 3/3}: Decorating Our Space Together!

Wondering how to combine interior styles with your significant other or roommate without sacrificing your personal style or creating a visual hodgepodge? I get it, because my boyfriend just moved in with me in my 500 sq ft studio apartment! And now we’re incorporating his apartment decor into our small apartment styling. If you need studio apartment inspiration, small apartment decor tips, and you love a good studio apartment makeover, tune in for some interior styling eye candy!

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Studio Apartment Move-In {Part 2/3}: Unpacking & Organizing a Small Apartment

Want some small apartment storage ideas and tips for moving in together with a significant other? I feel that, because my boyfriend just moved in with me in my 500 sq ft studio apartment! If you need small space organization tips, small apartment storage ideas, and advice on moving into a studio apartment, watch this video for our tips and tricks to get your space organized so your small apartment decor can shine!

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Studio Apartment Move-In {Part 1/3}: Unpacking & Organizing a Small Apartment

My boyfriend moved in with me in my 500 sq ft studio apartment! If you’ve been thinking about moving in with your boyfriend, I’m giving you my moving day tips that will make the whole process so much more pleasant and smooth. Small apartment living with a boyfriend definitely comes with its challenges, especially when it comes to moving into a studio apartment together. But these tips are super helpful for having a seamless small space living move-in experience!

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Stop Doing THIS To Your Small Apartment Decor

You MUST STOP doing this ONE THING with your small apartment decor if you want your space to be stylish AND reflect your authentic personality! If you’ve been wondering about the decor trends of 2021 and you’ve been wanting to find your interior design style for your apartment aesthetic, this one problem could be a big thing standing in your way. And trust me, ~supposedly~ bad interior design trends are the least of your worries here. So if you’ve been trying to figure out how to decorate your apartment and need some interior styling tips, this video will help you overcome a very common roadblock that could be the thing that’s keeping you from making your small apartment style feel like YOUR space - rather than someone else’s!

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9 Ways to Save Money on Small Apartment Decor Without Sacrificing Style

So you want to create a stylish apartment aesthetic, BUT you don’t want to break the bank. Then let’s talk about how you can save money on your small apartment decor without sacrificing style! In this video, I’m giving you 9 ways to keep your decor budget on track with my inexpensive decorating ideas. From cheap decorating ideas for apartments, to creating your own art, to making moodboards, to the splendor of Target decor, I have you covered! Just because you live in an apartment doesn’t mean you can’t create a stylish retreat for yourself - one that makes you happy every day. So let’s talk about how to uplevel your apartment styling without wearing out your credit card!

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