Decorating my 375 square foot NYC apartment!
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- Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
- Finally took out that tape measure and discovered we are working with about 375 square feet! Lots of fun updates in this one - including a new (BEAUTIFUL) couch and installing displays for my alternating vinyls. We even meet a little furry friend along the way 🥹 Thank you for being here as I figure this space out little by little! *also when I say taper candles, I meant pillar 🙃*
Timestamps:
0:00 -- intro, I messed up.
0:46 -- curtain rod redo
1:11 -- vinyl shelves install
3:31 -- 2nd curtain rod!
3:57 -- new couch!!!!!!!
5:25 -- window shopping, flowers, and kitty 😻
6:52 -- fireplace candles
8:28 -- see ya next time!
Links to Amazon purchases:
Vinyl Shelves: amzn.to/4bKoAOF
Candles: amzn.to/4c3UNAH
Curtain hooks: amzn.to/3I3KePZ
Curtains: amzn.to/3I3LbYD
Curtain Rods: amzn.to/3ONCXYD
disclaimers:
this video may contain affiliate links which means I may receive a commission for purchases made through my links
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Guys... I am so in love with my new couch 🥰 I'm feeling so happy with the progress being made... even though at times I wish it were going faster. But it's about the journey, not the destination (or something like that?) -- thank you so much for watching 💓
Flowers 💐 make the difference for sure…gurl-get yourself a step ladder 🪜
I really should get one @@hevlev766
I love the couch! The white glove service is awesome. I’m going to check that store out. I have a working fireplace but don’t use it for fear of burning the building down, lol. I would use it in an emergency. I love the tall pillars though. Everything is looking great!
If I am having a bummer of a day, I make myself a cup of tea, and curl upon the couch with an afghan and a good book.
Love this, thanks for sharing!
And light a candle and get flowers for yourself!
If I were you, I’d a get a warmer light bulb for your overhead light in the living room. ❤
Love your progress! 😊
Curtains raised up looks fabulous
Thank you so much!
Love the couch. The green is so nice. Maybe you should adopt that cat you saw at the store. Cats make the perfect pet in apartments.
Sadly I am allergic to cat fur 😕 - otherwise I would definitely consider it!
I have 2 cats 😊 I love them
Be careful when you light the candles in your fireplace. You should light them from the back to the front to keep from getting burned or worse than that you could catch your sleeve on fire.
Thank you for the tip!!
So pleased you put the curtains up higher. It's made such a difference, beautiful. Love, love your sofa, I totally agree with the delivery guy. You do have a good style and taste in furnishings.
Love the candles too, you'll have to keep on adding some more to fill up the fireplace ❤❤❤
thank you so, so much!
I got married pretty young (21). Went from my parents home to our couples home. So I'm reliving my youth vicariously through your videos. Having a great time doing so. You're doing an awesome job.
Thank you so much for watching ♥️
I used to live by that Housing Works!!! They (used to, at least!) restock on Thursdays, so it was my weekly pick-me-up to check out the new goods every Thursday after work.
Love your calming gentleness in the way you speak, and your decor style ain't half bad either! It's been fun following this new apartment decoration! Enjoy the process. 😀
Thank you for being here 🥰
Finally catching up and am going to binge watch all of your vids from the past month....the level of joy you have about your new couch is adorbs - super happy for you! 🎉
Thank you for watching!!!
Loving seeing your process of bringing all your design ideas together. The curtains, fireplace candles and record sleeve artwork all look great! 😊
So glad you’re loving it!
Oh love that green couch - looks dreamy to sit/sleep/ rest on!
Flowers make my world go around! 👍😎🇨🇦⚘🌻🌸🕯🕯🕯🌺🏵💐
Great progress Gail - love the new couch and the vinyl display! I totally agree, a bouquet of flowers is an instant perk me up 💐
thank you so much!
That couch!! Beautiful!! And I can see a neutral rug with that green as an accent color! Good rugs are hard to find- but I found a perfect one on Amazon for significantly less than Wayfair or other sites!
The place looks great. So cozy!
Raising the curtains made a huge difference. I love your new couch! Such a pretty color. Tulips are my favorite flower. I either buy myself a small bouquet or a new candle to cheer myself up. Have a great week and keep us posted on the cat!
A new candle is the absolute best -- thank you for sharing!
Loving your new sofa and you were correct in raising the curtains.
Love the candles but highly recommend a small electric _wood stove looking_ electric fireplace to tuck into the space. They often have a heat/light/both feature so it can be used to take the chill off as a mini space heater (this can also run your bill up bit so be careful there) but I just used mine on the no heat/fire glow only option and it gives the room such a warm and cozy feel ❤ When its time to go to bed or leave, just turn off with the remote. No flames or smoke! I was gifted one and loved it so, so I suggest it to everyone now lol 🙈 Love seeing your place come together!
Thank you for the suggestion!!
I like turning on my luminaria candles every night. The sit on my coffee table. My husband got us some gel cans that sit in the fireplace. Like stereo cans. You light them and the burn and throw off some heat but just burn out. We use them when we have company. Love your decorating. God bless.
I love your little apartment. I could see myself living in it.
Thank you so much!
Gail, I remember the feeling of "I've finally grown up" when I purchased my first brand new sofa. If I didn't have two dogs that shed, I'd love to have that same sofa - so beautiful! You've done a wonderful job with the apartment and I'm sure you'll enjoy being able to entertain your family and friends in such a spacious place.
Love ,love ,love the couch!
I love your sofa. Things are coming together quite well.
Love the gorgeous green couch 👍
Hi Gail love the candles 💥
Great updates all round and the records are in the best place, out of direct sunlight (I've had many a wsarped, wibbly record over the years!)
The fireplace doesn't have a grate so no longer a working one.
I wanted to share my admiration for the beautiful transformation of your apartment - the decor, especially the new couch and curtains, is truly commendable. A suggestion that crossed my mind is exploring a thrift store for a unique tray to enhance the presentation of your candles; I believe it would be a wonderful addition. Currently, I'm enjoying the coziness of my home with snowfall, sipping on coffee under a blanket, and indulging in some UA-cam content. Stay warm and continue creating your lovely space one day at a time. 🙋🏻♀️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you so much for your suggestion!! Your current situation sounds absolutely lovely ☕
@@theregoesgail it was lol ❤️🙋🏻♀️
The record of Labi Siffre 👍🏻😊
Hi Gail, the couch looks beautiful love the green its a lively color the tulips are pretty. 💚🌷
Love the couch! Congrats!
As someone who is looking for a new couch, I'm so happy for you to find such a beautiful couch. OMG. That cat! I would have had a new cat. I've never owned a cat before but that one was adorable. Congratulations on the curtains and record display too. Peace 🕊️
Thank you!! Yes the cat was instantly so friendly!!
love the sofa - especially the colour! Just a suggestion for the candles - add them to a wooden tray that has feet, or a quirky vintage wooden box. it will really pull it together. In the summer, when you dont want the heat but still want the cosy, leave the candles but add wire string lights!
Great ideas! I was also maybe thinking fake candles for the summer heat (even though I really am not a fan of fake candles 😂)
I love your apartment and the green couch is stunning!! I agree with you about buying lovely flowers. I like to light a beeswax candle which is really calming and the natural scent is beautiful.
Thank you!! Yes, flowers and candles seems to be the consensus!
Your vlogs are so thoughtful and mindful. You are doing great!
That is so very kind of you to say - thank you!
you have a nice sofa like the flowers
I enjoy flowers too or a plant.
Yesss a plant does the trick, too!
Lovely apartment and your decorating is very nice, warm and welcoming.
Thank you so much!
Yea another video, it is all coming together just as you like, I always loved moving into a new place as they all have a different feel and so you go with it. Love the couch LOVE the colour, If you had or can find an old mirror and put at the back of the fire that would give out a great deal more light, and it looks cool, done that years ago. try something that has a metal frame just to be safe. Have a great week, and Hugs to you from Ireland xxxx Dede
love this idea!
I really love your new sofa! Beautiful color.
Hi Gail,
Congratulations on your beautiful new couch!! Am envious. 🙂 You are doing fantastic with your decorating.
That couch is so beautiful, good job girl👏🏾👏🏽
You exude such warmth and kindness. So happy to have come across your channel. The before and after of the curtain rods/height made the world of difference, and I love the couch too! I’m currently in the process of moving and essentially starting brand new. I’ve made poor choices (in paint color and in my choice for a couch) Have been getting so discouraged by the money spent on outcomes that don’t make me happy, so it’s comforting me to see this apt decor inspiration and the reminder that it’s good to slow down and curate carefully without rush. Thank you for sharing. It’s looking great 🥹
Looks great, love the couch ❤
I love your new channel!💫
Love how your place is all coming together. When I am having a bad day its all about the Starbucks!
a good latte is changes the day!!
Great decor! Love the couch!
Thank you!! 😊
Your apartment is looking fantastic!
Your apartment is 375 sqft ?
Wow, I thought it was much bigger until I saw this title. You're doing a great job decorating, love, love, love the album covers on the wall.
Yes it is! And thank you so much 🙂
The new couch is lovely.I enjoy how you share things gradually. It’s a much more mindful approach. So many have tons of packages arrive then the unboxing and it’s insta living room.
Thank you 🙂 I've also seen people do that too -- honestly, for me it would just give too much anxiety. I definitely need to do it piece by piece to get a good feel before making the next move
You have done an amazing job in your new apartment. Not everything go at once. Get settled and then do it one day at a time. You will get there. Do not stress about it. You are doing great!
Almost dropped this channel yesterday. Glad to see ya back! Love the curtains and the floating shelves.I like both couches equally!That poor kitty needed your help and a home!He picked you!I most definitely think you should get battery taper candles for your fireplace. Much safer and they have a timer which is so easy!
Thanks for sticking around! ☺
I really like your style. The new couch is really nice, great color. And maybe I'll adopt the idea of the records.
It's honestly the best. A great way to really learn your favorite albums and artists! I would recommend getting a beginner record player and 2-3 of your favorite albums. Take it from there and see how you feel!
I absolutely adore your design style and love your channel. So glad I found you! :)
That means so much!! So happy to have you here 🤗
Love the sofa, it’s the exact color I’m looking for, I want to mix a very dark aqua color I already have in my living room with that color green. Love your easy going ways, pleasure to watch your progress⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🦋
Thank you for being here!
Love the couch
Sweet & Spicy Tea, and flowers help with my mood. ❤❤❤ love your videos!! Love the sofa. Looks so good!! Are you going to do a Gallery Wall behind the sofa?
I am thinking about it! 🤗🤔
The couch!!!!! I absolutely love it. I think I mentioned in the short you put out that green is my favorite color. Curtains look great, really made a big difference. So glad I found your channel. 💚
Thank you so much!!! Green is my favorite color too 🥰
Gails flowers are great i love lilacs!!!❤❤❤
Me too!!
Blow out those candles! Or get those battery run candles. Safer
I'm always very aware of when I have candles lit and am sure to blow them out before leaving the room, but thank you for your concern ♥
Hi Gail, the contractor in me always winces when I see people on chairs especially in front of a window! The couch is perfect. Maybe a few interesting pillows? Good job!
It's true --- I definitely should be using a step ladder! Yes once I get a carpet pillows are next on the list 🙂
Gorgeous sofa!
Hi Gail!!! Curtains look great and what a lovely couch!!If you make a gallery wall over the couch and put a nice rug you living space will be upgraded instantly.I love your space look cozy❤
I agree!!
Hi Gail,
I just started watching ur channel, and after just few videos views, I am happy to share I just subscribed!!
I am really enjoying your video, and your new apt is really cute! Very cozy too!
Thank you for sharing!!
Lisa
thank you so much for watching!
A really cute place.
gorgeous apartment, i love the curtains
Thank you!! 😊
Uiiiii🎉 sehr schöne Couch und die Farbe ist toll😊
I love the way the apartment is coming along. You really do have a flair for decorating. I do hate the fact that you got rid of that cute little orange couch, though. I would have kept it as an extra place for company to sit......but I'm a hoarder & have a really hard time letting go of any furniture. Your apartment is just so adorable! Can hardly wait to see what else you do. It's just so cozy & warm. Maybe some different height candle holders for the fireplace? 💖💖💖
I think using some different heights with the candles would create more visual interest and would look more organic.
Hi Gail your apartment is looking so good 😊
Thank you, Donna!
Looks beautiful Gail I dontbknow if you have a Kirkland there in NY but they have the most beautiful home furnishings you would love ❤❤❤
Nce couch.
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I looove the new couch!!! I am not sure about the candles tho… the foam applied a few videos ago is not flamable? I think led candles would work perfectly too ❤
Hang a beautiful picture over your electrical control panel. It can even become part of on art gallery wall
I love your sofa and like olive green. @6:41, I see pictures and wonder if one of them is going to cover the access panel? I'm not a fan of candles and, in fact, the fireplace could be used as additioal storage. You might be able to find a bit of furnitue that fits the space or if you have a little bit of money, find someone to make a bespoke piece.
Thank you for your feedback!! Yes I plan to cover the access panel with art -- I totally hear you with the fireplace suggestion. I've seen others do that and it looks beautiful! Personally, however, I love the candles ☺️
A new candle. Or new Bath Salts
My daughter lived in a tiny New York apartment… before the pandemic. She paid $1500 a month and shared it with three roommates. I could not believe her kitchen. It was as big as my closet.
measuring tapes help
beautiful sofa
Whoa that couch, statement piece!! Good looking, and anchoring for the space, well chosen! Did you see it in-store or have to go completely by online photos? Looks so nice...
Its funny, within this last year I also picked up the small bouquet habit and I completely agree! Every other or so grocery trip I'll get just one of the store's bargain bunches and viola! Perk-me-up in a flash! I do Wegmans. Hey have you been to either of the NYC Wegmans stores? I'm from Buffalo, so... they're easy to get to from anywhere up here. 😊
I agree with another viewer who mentioned you have a nice voice for doing this kind of video work, it's very soothing or calm.
Enjoying your posts! 👏
Thank you! I went completely by photos with my fingers crossed the entire time 😅 I've been to Wegmans but not in NYC!
Pro tip if you don’t want your tulips to droop poke the bottom of each stem with a safety pin.
Great tip! I also heard putting 2 pennies in the water!
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Nice sofa.
Thank you 😊
A mirror over your sofa will make your room look larger. Just a suggestion
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Everything looks great. What’s next to purchase?
You'll have to stay tuned for the next video! 😊
Is there a reason why you don’t have shades or blinds up to your windows for privacy?
I think it would look nice if you could find a couple bricks to elevate those 2 candles in the back.
How much did you tip the delivery guys for white glove I usually do about 15-20 dollar per person for regular service as you always have to tip delivery people but I never done white glove, so curious how much more is appropriate?
Hi there! I wasn't really sure myself -- I did some research and ended up tipping $20!
Beautiful but can you post link of the couch?
Here you go! www.allmodern.com/furniture/pdp/miller-84-upholstered-sofa-a001126946.html?piid=1272392133
Can you please share a link to the sofa? Thank you!
Happy to! www.allmodern.com/furniture/pdp/miller-84-upholstered-sofa-a001126946.html?csnid=3F49E23A-FF02-4AC6-97C8-8AAD9EB686BB&_emr=01356d1c-b16b-41b8-ab00-e9f1a341e822&_eml=da889780-b436-46b9-b674-79fb67967ae4&refid=EML_49092&source=graymatter&piid=1272392133
Thank you! @@theregoesgail
What products did you use on your hair?
Briogeo Superfoods - banana + coconut soft wave texture spray!
Anyone who sits on your couch must kick their feet. This is Couch Law.
The new law, indeed!
That is no longer a working fireplace. 😊
100% 😂
Your place is only 350 square feet ? Beautiful place
Yes! I was a bit shocked myself... measured a few times to make sure I wasn't miscalculating 😅
My apartment is 320 and I’m at a loss of how to decorate it.
Oh no! Try and take a piece of paper to map out the space -- divvy up where and what you want (do you want a dining/living/office/etc) and think of pieces that can be multifunctional! You can totally do this!
Glad you have all that art so you can cover that ugly electrical box
Are you serious? Stickers? Go get some tiny nails at Home Depot your grown this is your home not ur 7th grade bedroom
Haters gonna hate 🤷♀️ the beauty of having my own apartment is that it can be whatever I want it to be