LOVE how your hair turned out. How awesome that you're making the most of your summer break to get creative, exercise and cook yummy food at home. The apartment is really coming together. Wishing you a most wonderful rest of your summer!
Your stylist did well and you look so nice with the new cut. I understand waiting months for "the" stylist because as a 2C/3A curly girl, it is challenging finding that special one to properly handle my hair as well. You inspire me with the little special things you do.....I would never make a hot dip unless entertaining, but why not? You certainly deserve to take the time to treat yourself special. It's a shame that lampshade doesn't fit in your space. It's so impressively dramatic without being ostentatious! Regardless, your place is now a well-designed and coordinated home that you can enjoy and be very proud of!
Thank you, April! The dip was yummy, but definitely more for a small group. Once I have a craving it's almost impossible to stop me 😅 I'm going to try to make the lamp work in my space, but it's tough since I'm working with limited square footage. I'm definitely enjoying home more though and I'm glad it's mostly "finished."
Hair looks fabulous. Maybe switch the lamps. Put the new one where your current lamp is now. The current lamp shade is smaller and would fit by the couch
I love that! I wish my living room wasn't so small so I could do that. But I am thinking maybe the lamp can go next to the sofa on the side nearest the window. We'll see!
Your hair looks amazing and wow that painting is really beautiful. You should definitely kept it and be proud of yourself for creating such a beautiful piece. 💐
Hi Kirsten great video!! I loved how the stylist stretched your hair!! Omg I need that in my life because my shrinkage is real… lol. I can’t wait to see how the lamp work out for you ❤️
Yes!! Maybe it was because she finger detangled my hair rather than using a wide toothed brush which I usually do, but she used the peach nutriplenish line from Aveda if you're interested!!
@@kirsten-ashley great to know. I actually use the same products from Aveda and have recently tried Innercense which I’m enjoying a lot. I think I will try fingering my curls instead of using tools!! Thank you 😊
Your hair came out so good I like the weighed down look looks very refined and no frizz she used good products I have the same texture curly hair. I can never get my hair to look like that hate going to salons because they cut way to much of my hair off everyone's scissor happy I thought my hair wasn't growing for the longest time when I went to salons in reality they were always chopping off my new growth when I was supposed to be getting a trim.
Yes! I've been there too. This stylist really listened when I said I wanted to retain my length. She used the peach nutriplenish line of the Aveda products - pricey but good!!
I just thought of something to cover your utility circuit panel. I did this in an apartment once... hang a thin dowel rod, and put a nice cloth panel in a neutral tone to hang over it, even from ceiling to floor length. Or, maybe to scale, given the area right there when you walk in to your entryway. It is weird that in some apartments, those utility circuit panels can be stuck in the oddest places! I absolutely love what you did with your art piece to go above your sofa! So simple, yet modern, contemporary and elegant! Well done!! 🙌❤️😁🌹
Thank you! I've never done the cloth paneling before. I was thinking a large art piece but I'm also kind of getting used the the utility box and don't want to add too many things to the space so I might just leave it haha
Love how the painting came out! Definitely love your energy and I really enjoy watching your vlogs. I'm moving into a new apartment soon and wish you could style it hahah
Hey Kirsten, I love how your hair looks, I’d love to know the products your stylist used. That ricotta cheese snack looks really scrumptious, my mouth is watering…how did the strawberry bread taste, it looks really good. Big lamp shades are unique and different I love the look. I always enjoy your vlogs bcaz I’m very similar to you when it comes to decorating and I can reminisce seeing NYC. Enjoy your weekend!
Thank you! She used the nutriplenish line from Aveda (curl gelee, moisturizing cream, shampoo, and conditioner). They're a bit pricey, but I really want to get them. The strawberry bread was super good, better once refrigerated in fact! Thank you as always for watching 🤗
@@kirsten-ashley thank you, I will try the products. I’ve been using the Mielle hair products but it doesn’t work for me…with hair products it’s trial and error, just can’t find the right fit for my hair.
I personally, liked the first attempt you made the fabric on the canvas, where you said they were too much fabric bunched up together. I thought it looked more symmetrical and the kind of art canvas you see in an art gallery. Well, it is what it is!!! Well done by the way well done for flexing your arty side. Thanks for sharing!!!
Thank you! I can see how it might be better suited to some - I just didn't want it to be too busy and detract from the other pieces in the apartment. Glad you enjoyed that little segment!
Thank you! I'm happy with how it turned out. Trying to figure out this lamp dilemma so that I don't have to return it - struggles of living in a small-ish apartment 😓
Hi Kirsten, thanks for sharing all your living alone experiences! About the new lamp issue, what about using the ones you already have on the wall with battery LED lamps?
Since you seem to really like the lamp and the base hasn't shipped maybe you can inquire about a smaller version. I enjoy your vlogs and look forward to the next. God Bless
I am from Sudan, I used to watch your vlogs they are awesome. I would like to give you an idea about the lamb, you can change the places, put the big one near to the TV, and the smaller one in the corner. What do you think?
Another Great vlog, Kirsten! Loving the variety of everything you vlogged! Sorry that you didn't really like the lampshade...Personally, I love larger shades & lamps a lot! You'll figure it all out! Finally, your hair looked FABULOUS!!! See you soon! Enjoy!!!!!❤
Thank you 😊 I do love it, just wished it fit better where I was intending for it to go. It's throwing off my design plan haha but I'm definitely trying to make it work!
@@JasmineTychelle Yep, i sell clothing on my poshmark (@kashley128) and usually try to post my home items on my instagram stories whenever i have anything for sale @kirstenshome
Lovely selection of furniture in that store. Too bad the lampshade was too big. Have you ever had your hair blow dried just to see how long it is? Great idea with your painting……..🤗🇨🇦
Yes, I love CB2!! I used to straighten my hair 100% of the time as a kid until I embraced my natural hair. Now the last time I blow dried it was almost 3 years ago - I just want it to be healthy, but it was longer than it's ever been.
Most battery operated lights are meant to be used in an emergency and only last for up to 10 hours. I purchased battery operated puck lights a while ago, but they don’t produce as much light as I would like so I haven’t used them.
Yeeees! Kirsten and a cup of coffee on a Saturday morning. ❤️
Aw that's so sweet 🤗
I do admire that you keep yourself busy and your so chill. 👍
Thank you!! Trying to find ways to enjoy the time off while I have it 😌
LOVE how your hair turned out. How awesome that you're making the most of your summer break to get creative, exercise and cook yummy food at home. The apartment is really coming together. Wishing you a most wonderful rest of your summer!
Thank you!! I'm definitely trying to take advantage of this time I have off. The apartment definitely feels more home-y each day. Very happy with it!
that painting turned out amazing! love seeing how your space comes together so beautifully! & also loved the haircut, it suits you ❤️
Thank you!! I'm loving it too 😌
@@kirsten-ashley 😍
Your hair looks great! Happy the apartment is working out so well. Regrets about the lampshade!
Thank you! Going to try to still make it work - we'll see!
Hair looks awesome!! 😊
Thank you! ❤️
Your stylist did well and you look so nice with the new cut. I understand waiting months for "the" stylist because as a 2C/3A curly girl, it is challenging finding that special one to properly handle my hair as well. You inspire me with the little special things you do.....I would never make a hot dip unless entertaining, but why not? You certainly deserve to take the time to treat yourself special. It's a shame that lampshade doesn't fit in your space. It's so impressively dramatic without being ostentatious! Regardless, your place is now a well-designed and coordinated home that you can enjoy and be very proud of!
Thank you, April! The dip was yummy, but definitely more for a small group. Once I have a craving it's almost impossible to stop me 😅 I'm going to try to make the lamp work in my space, but it's tough since I'm working with limited square footage. I'm definitely enjoying home more though and I'm glad it's mostly "finished."
Hair looks fabulous. Maybe switch the lamps. Put the new one where your current lamp is now. The current lamp shade is smaller and would fit by the couch
Thank you! I tried that, but then it bumps into my faux tree haha. I've been playing tetris here since the lamp came
Great video. Maybe you could switch the lamps around. Instead of end tables, I used a sofa table behind my couch and placed two lamps on either end.
I love that! I wish my living room wasn't so small so I could do that. But I am thinking maybe the lamp can go next to the sofa on the side nearest the window. We'll see!
Your hair looks amazing and wow that painting is really beautiful. You should definitely kept it and be proud of yourself for creating such a beautiful piece. 💐
Thank you so much!! I do really like it, just have to finish the rough edges and I think it'll be perfect.
Your hair looks great. Beautiful as ever.
Thank you ❤️
Your hair turned out great! What did she use on your hair? It’s great you can enjoy the summer, and do the things you want!🤗😍
Yes, thank you! She used the Nutriplenish line from Aveda - i just bought them myself!
Love you hair! I can't wait to see the base of the lamp, the shade is gorgeous but as you said may be a little big.
Thank you! I'll be sure to show the full lamp in the next vlog!
Hi Kirsten great video!! I loved how the stylist stretched your hair!! Omg I need that in my life because my shrinkage is real… lol. I can’t wait to see how the lamp work out for you ❤️
Yes!! Maybe it was because she finger detangled my hair rather than using a wide toothed brush which I usually do, but she used the peach nutriplenish line from Aveda if you're interested!!
@@kirsten-ashley great to know. I actually use the same products from Aveda and have recently tried Innercense which I’m enjoying a lot. I think I will try fingering my curls instead of using tools!! Thank you 😊
Your hair came out so good I like the weighed down look looks very refined and no frizz she used good products I have the same texture curly hair. I can never get my hair to look like that hate going to salons because they cut way to much of my hair off everyone's scissor happy I thought my hair wasn't growing for the longest time when I went to salons in reality they were always chopping off my new growth when I was supposed to be getting a trim.
Yes! I've been there too. This stylist really listened when I said I wanted to retain my length. She used the peach nutriplenish line of the Aveda products - pricey but good!!
Your hair looks really great. I love the cooking content too ❤
Thank you - trying new things haha
Love love that painting! Great vlog as well
Thank you! Took way too long, but happy with how it turned out 😊
Love the art in the apt!! This is fly as hell!
Thank you!! So happy I didn't have to outsource for it.
I just thought of something to cover your utility circuit panel. I did this in an apartment once... hang a thin dowel rod, and put a nice cloth panel in a neutral tone to hang over it, even from ceiling to floor length. Or, maybe to scale, given the area right there when you walk in to your entryway. It is weird that in some apartments, those utility circuit panels can be stuck in the oddest places!
I absolutely love what you did with your art piece to go above your sofa! So simple, yet modern, contemporary and elegant! Well done!! 🙌❤️😁🌹
Thank you! I've never done the cloth paneling before. I was thinking a large art piece but I'm also kind of getting used the the utility box and don't want to add too many things to the space so I might just leave it haha
thank you for vlogging your trip to CB2! I've been eyeing that green ottoman 2:52 and that bistro table 😮💨
Yes, of course! Both are beautiful choices.
Loved the new lamp shade. Lovely video thanks for sharing 👍 🥰
Thank you!
Lovely video and your hair looks stunning!!! I was curious about the recipe for the dessert that you made. Looked yummy!! ❤❤❤
Thanks! I followed a recipe by Tastes of Lizzy T - linking in the description!
That cheese dip 🥰
Right?! So good.
Your hair looks beautiful and the picture looks great u are very talented
Thanks so much!! It's funny how this apartment has challenged me to get creative in so many ways.
Your hair is beautiful 🧡
Thank you lovely!
I looove your hair so much!!😍
Thank you!! ❤️
Kirsten, I love your consistency with the vlogs!!! Good job girl!!! 🤑🤗💪🏽🤎👏🏽
Thank you, I'm definitely trying!!
@@kirsten-ashley you're doing great! 🥰
Love how the painting came out! Definitely love your energy and I really enjoy watching your vlogs. I'm moving into a new apartment soon and wish you could style it hahah
Thank you! I'm happy with the finished result as well 😊 aw I'm not currently styling but maybe sometime in the future when i'm more experienced!
Hey Kirsten, I love how your hair looks, I’d love to know the products your stylist used. That ricotta cheese snack looks really scrumptious, my mouth is watering…how did the strawberry bread taste, it looks really good. Big lamp shades are unique and different I love the look. I always enjoy your vlogs bcaz I’m very similar to you when it comes to decorating and I can reminisce seeing NYC. Enjoy your weekend!
Thank you! She used the nutriplenish line from Aveda (curl gelee, moisturizing cream, shampoo, and conditioner). They're a bit pricey, but I really want to get them. The strawberry bread was super good, better once refrigerated in fact! Thank you as always for watching 🤗
@@kirsten-ashley thank you, I will try the products. I’ve been using the Mielle hair products but it doesn’t work for me…with hair products it’s trial and error, just can’t find the right fit for my hair.
@@annkdrama-queen1254 Definitely! Aveda is having a 20% off sale until tomorrow so I just ordered a few products!
@@kirsten-ashley thank you!
I just made my order and I’m excited to see the result, again thank you!
I personally, liked the first attempt you made the fabric on the canvas, where you said they were too much fabric bunched up together. I thought it looked more symmetrical and the kind of art canvas you see in an art gallery. Well, it is what it is!!! Well done by the way well done for flexing your arty side. Thanks for sharing!!!
Thank you! I can see how it might be better suited to some - I just didn't want it to be too busy and detract from the other pieces in the apartment. Glad you enjoyed that little segment!
You should use the remote operated light bulbs for the sconces on wall so u can utilize them and have more light which u say u need in the living room
Yes! I have some puck lights but trying to figure out how to hang them since they don't screw into the sconces.
Hi Kirsten,
Ur hair looks very nice. I really like ur wall hanging. Ur really talented! Hope all goes well with the new lamp.😍
Thank you! I'm happy with how it turned out. Trying to figure out this lamp dilemma so that I don't have to return it - struggles of living in a small-ish apartment 😓
Love & Enjoy watching your vlogs don't stopppp LOL :)
More to come, thanks for watching! 😊
I love your curls! The wall art is so pretty and fits your space so welllll
Thank you! I'm happy it came together and that the background color works with the rest of the decor.
Wow. You got a haircut and your hair is longer and still curly. Looks great. Wish I could work that magic with my hair.
Yes! It'll definitely shrink up, but the products she used were great! They were the peach Aveda line
I love your hair. I really like your artwork
Thank you! ❤
Love the hair and the artwork. I wolf look into rechargeable light bulbs for you to the sconces.
Thank you! I ordered puck lights a while ago, but they don't screw in so I'm figuring out how to hang them
Oh gurl you are so creative that canvas looks great!! And the dip looks so good too I have to try it thanks for the weekly inspo!!
Aw yay! Definitely try it out. Glad you are enjoying!
Hi Kirsten, thanks for sharing all your living alone experiences! About the new lamp issue, what about using the ones you already have on the wall with battery LED lamps?
Thank you! I've thought about it, but battery lights unfortunately don't produce as much light and usually only last up to 10 hours 😓
@@kirsten-ashley oh I missed that part haha thought that it was easier to use 🙃
Since you seem to really like the lamp and the base hasn't shipped maybe you can inquire about a smaller version. I enjoy your vlogs and look forward to the next. God Bless
The base is now here! I'll update in the next vlog haha
I am from Sudan, I used to watch your vlogs they are awesome.
I would like to give you an idea about the lamb, you can change the places, put the big one near to the TV, and the smaller one in the corner.
What do you think?
Yes, thank you. I did try that, but I think 'm going to end up putting the larger lamp next to the couch.
@@kirsten-ashley wow, That's will be great dear.❤️
OMG, I live in CB2!! and I have actually been considering making a 3D canvas as well; yours came out really good ;-)
Thanks girl!! Definitely do it - there are so many reels and tutorials out there, just have fun with it 😌
You can try the battery operated lightbulbs for you sconces. They come w/ remote from Amazon.
Yeah, I have the puck lights I just haven't found a way to stick them on yet!
@@kirsten-ashley the bulbs will screw in.
in my apartment I covered electric box with bulletin board
Good call! I don't work from home so I wouldn't need one but maybe I can do an art print or something.
Another Great vlog, Kirsten! Loving the variety of everything you vlogged! Sorry that you didn't really like the lampshade...Personally, I love larger shades & lamps a lot! You'll figure it all out! Finally, your hair looked FABULOUS!!! See you soon! Enjoy!!!!!❤
Thank you 😊 I do love it, just wished it fit better where I was intending for it to go. It's throwing off my design plan haha but I'm definitely trying to make it work!
I absolutely LOVE the painting with the sheet! If you don’t end up keeping it, can I please purchase it? It’s the perfect piece for my apartment 😍
Thank you! It's staying put for now, but if that changes I'll definitely vlog it. 😊
@@kirsten-ashley do you have a Poshmark or something where you sell things?
@@JasmineTychelle Yep, i sell clothing on my poshmark (@kashley128) and usually try to post my home items on my instagram stories whenever i have anything for sale @kirstenshome
Are you going to do an apartment tour? Love the vlog ♥️♥️
Definitely!! Hoping to have it posted sometime in August 😊
Liking your black and white shorts (worn while hanging your picture)!
Thanks! I've had them since I was about 15
and they still look great!
Lovely selection of furniture in that store. Too bad the lampshade was too big. Have you ever had your hair blow dried just to see how long it is? Great idea with your painting……..🤗🇨🇦
Yes, I love CB2!! I used to straighten my hair 100% of the time as a kid until I embraced my natural hair. Now the last time I blow dried it was almost 3 years ago - I just want it to be healthy, but it was longer than it's ever been.
What recipe did you use for the strawberry cake? It looked so good!
Just added it to the description!! It was yummy 😌
@@kirsten-ashley yay, thank you! I tried pineberries recently (not a fan) and want to use them up and thought the cake would be perfect. :)
What hair product did your stylist used? Your hair looks great and it definitely looked longer! Also, love your artwork 🖼
Thank you! She used the Nutriplenish line from Aveda.
You’re awesome as ALWAYS Kirsten.🤍🗽
Thank you!!
Love your hair!! Also the artwork is great but I think higher would be great.
Thank you! yes haha I've already bumped into it a few times.
I just did not think I would like your picture; however, once done I loved it! But it is crooked.😂
Haha thanks - I fixed it right after
You still haven’t ordered the battery operated bulbs from Amazon???
Most battery operated lights are meant to be used in an emergency and only last for up to 10 hours. I purchased battery operated puck lights a while ago, but they don’t produce as much light as I would like so I haven’t used them.
Okay, so how did the strawberry bread turn out?
Really good! Just made way too much for 1 person 😅
Where do u go for your hair cuts
Filament Hair Salon downtown
love the vlog! quick question, are your eyebrows microbladed? thanks! xo
Thank you! They're not, I would love to try it one day but for now I just fill them in!
@@kirsten-ashley you literally, have the most gorgeous eyebrows. you definitely don't need it. there perfect. 😍