I am horrified at the rude comments here; while this is not a lifestyle I aspire to (although I am looking to go more minimal than I currently am) your home looks peaceful and perfect for you, and the insulting comments are so unnecessary. You gotta do you, and that's what matters...that you are happy and content with the things you have.
People looking for a fight will always find one ;) …thank you for the kind words. And that’s great you are looking to simplify! No need to follow any one rubric but take inspiration when it strikes and then tailor it to suit your own needs 🤍🌸
It looks to me that she has everything that makes her happy. I can’t even say that about most of us over-consumers. Also, I kept thinking… “wow, I would spend so much less time cleaning & fussing if my apartment were like that”
This is the level of minimalism I strive for. I've always craved negative space; to have just the bare essentials ever since I was a kid. I'm so happy that more and more people are doing it and are showing it to the world so that people like me may find it and in so, help me find myself again.
Your home feels the opposite of cold : It's literally the most peaceful, calm ,homey spot ❤️ It's such an upgrade from your old home and all the greenery around and that pool are wonderful❤
Wow so inspiring..It’s crazy how living like this is looked at as “not normal” when I really feel like this is how humans are meant to live. It feels so much for natural and peaceful. I resonate so much with the way you live your life! 💗
I’m going to be honest at first I found myself judging you but as I watched along I realized how peaceful this is and now I’m judging myself for all the shit I have that I don’t really need in my home😅 thanks for sharing 💕
Glad you have an open mind ;) No need to make your home look exactly like mine, but sometimes taking out all the excess 💩 can be just what the doctor ordered 😉
Most of these comments don’t pass the vibe check. She is being honest in showing her home and the way SHE lives. She is not saying you have to live this way… geez oh Pete’s! Anyway, beautiful peaceful home!
So Soothing, So Serene. Thank You. This Great-Grandmother immediately felt relaxed. Loving both bowls, I'll be looking for the soap. The candle stands out on the table. A Lovely repurpose. Many Blessings.✨💗✨
@@Exploravore😂😂 Life is about having the most experiences you can not living for the preservation of money or saving money. Because lets face it not only do you get taxed for having a job and spending the money you earn but you also have to pay to not live in the street and have a roof over your head. And also have to pay for food and water and medical bills to not die. And also have to pay for transportation because you must move around in order to earn a living and survive. And must also pay for education as well. And after all that you take nothing with you when you die other then the experiences that you lived for. And so after having so many obligations in order to survive why not spend the rest to obtain new experiences in life maybe donate some money as well. But imaging saving money then loosing your life and leaving all that money behind? I agree that you should not have too many material possessions but its okay to go on vacation and travel for new experiences as well to dine out and eat at as many places you can afford to in order to try different foods. Money is meant to be spent not to be saved.😅
You must have incredible freedom at home. So easy to keep clean and tidy. Absolutely nothing wrong with having exactly what you need a just a few extras. I admire your restraint on owning too much. Id love to be this way. You must feel so good at home. Great tour
I think your home feels calm, cozy, easy and stressfree. I think it depends how you home look like. You got warm colors which makes it more cozy and welcoming. I want to be an minimalist (not extreme) and videos like this gives me motivation and inspiration.
Why would you keep your shoes on top? The dust, shit, etc will fall on the clean clothes etc …. I would suggest putting all the shoes nearby the entrance with the garbage can!
Gosh your home is so zen and relaxing! I love the new space and hope you have many wonderful memories to be made. Thanks for opening your home for us to all see ❤
Watching this brought me so much peace. Thank you. While this level of minimalism does not fit my current season (married with 2 kids and a dog), I aspire to this type of beautiful space in the future. ❤❤❤
Your space is gorgeous. It is exactly what I want to create. At 71, it is hard. I feel that i have to shatter this carapace of ideals, traditions and expectations first. Thank you for this inspiration 💜
That is always the first step- we have all been programmed with such deep conditioning. But that you are willing to change is wonderful: honor this in yourself, and let your soul keep guiding you. There is never a “too late” or “too old”- all we have is right now. Life is choices 🙏🏻🦋
I think people are missing the intention behind every choice you've made for your home. Every item is selected for a reason and you continuously audit to see if any items need added or subtracted. Everyone can benefit from making intentional choices about their home and lifestyle.
Yeah, but for that one would have to think independently and critically. We are talking about the human species. 90%+ brat minds somehow grown into adult flesh suits, mentally still three years old. Needy baby, greedy baby so to speak.
I’m not a minimalist, yet I do understand the feeling of freedom and calm that comes from removing/letting go of stuff. As my children get older, I’m am able to create a more comfortable freeing environment.
I’m imagining you are actually a spy but just didn’t show us your cupboard full of passports and disguises 😉 In seriousness, it’s refreshing to see someone completely cut the ties of consumerism. If we all lived like this, the world would be a far healthier place.
I only own 6 plates. 4 small ones, and 2 large one. We eat off the small ones so not to overeat. The larger ones are for things like cake. The one thing I do have a lot of are mugs 😂 People keep gifting me them! I should get rid and only keep up to four I think because I don't really get visitors either.
I looooove it! I m a minimalist, too but I have 3 kids and it’s not possible to live like that but i absolutely love your peaceful home. Greetings from Germany ❤
Back to basics is what came to mind as I was watching your home tour. You have exactly what you need which allows a life that you enjoy and above all that brings you tranquility. What a beautiful, clean and spacious new home you have. I love it especially the patio where you can continue to draw inspiration from. ❤
I loooooove it. I m a minimalist myself but with 3 kids and hubby. We have less but not that less. I adore your wonderful home ❤ greetings from Germany
I’m in the exact same boat. I’m such a minimalist at heart and I try to keep things to a minimum but with kids and a husband it can be tough but we do what we can! 🥰 Loved this video, super inspiring. Time to declutter again lol!
I am starting my minimalist journey. Finding it tricky as a mum of 2 (5 and 6) but your house looks so calm and peaceful. Thank you for sharing this with us ❤ can’t wait to binge watch the rest of your videos x
Welcome to the family here Jasmine. As a mum with 2 little ones your needs will definitely be different than mine, but simplicity is still possible. There are loads of parents in the community here! It’s just about curating exactly what you need and gives you purpose and joy, and being intentional with what comes into your space 🌸
To each their own and the house is beautiful, but this almost seems like an SNL skit making fun of all the minimalist videos out there, because this is extreme! Not throwing shade, just wondering. 😊
Thank you for making these videos I’m on my decluttering/destress journey and always come back to your videos to remind myself where I want to be and how far I want to go. Watching your videos helps my anxiety so much
So much better than your previous one! What a space, what a view, what a (shared) garden! I hope you will be very happy in your new place 🍀. Greetings from a non-minimalist from Belgium
That's the way my future home will look like, more or less. I love empty spaces so much! I didn't know San Diego was on the mountains as well, so thank you for showing us another side of the city. Your beedrom is absolutely gorgeous with that big window and I love the bed! And let me tell you, the best thing about all that is that you live there on your own, in a peaceful, quiet, safe space. Things like that are priceless these days. Enjoy your new home ❤
This was so peaceful! Your new home is far from being cold at all. Every video you make inspires me in some way. This one made me reflect on my food and cooking habits and what I nourish myself with. You have a very simple cooking and eating routine with only fresh ingredients and only one supplement yet you are the picture of health and vitality. I on the other hand was just putting away my Costco “haul” into the freezer and cupboards which are pretty full already and thinking I buy all this food but then am too tired to prepare and cook it at the end of the day and end up ordering in often and taking a slew of supplements because I am not nourishing my body the way I should. Makes me think there is definitely something very wrong with this picture. My motto this year has been “Back to Basics” and it looks like I have to apply that to my cooking and eating habits pronto.
That is wonderful you are having the awareness of what you are nourishing yourself with and setting the intention to come back to basics- your body will thank you for this 🩷🩷
@Exploravore and @Claudia-rl1kl At the risk of hijacking this comment🤭 : also sending a big THANK YOU to Claudia for one of the most, realistic and motivating posts of self-awareness! You described my own experience from years ago. I felt (almost) shame for most of my life for preferring to live with fewer possession, and realizing I was fortunate enough that it be a choice. I fell into a false belief of being irresponsible to not have the pantry overstocked, "just in case." So many of the posts shared in the comments of this channel resonate deeply with me. This is one of the few channels where I enjoy reading comments. Alicia, you are bringing together a wonderful community of people who are following their spirit call while honoring those points of connection we all share. 🙏
I have also moved from having too much to having less. Preparing for a clutter free zen space, where I have less eye distraction and more negative space. Loving the ability to breathe ❤🔥🙏
As far as the mean comments go, it makes me think of the old saying….”You do yours, and I’ll do mine.” This is her home. If she is happy and at peace, at the end of the day, that’s all that matters really.
Absolutely stunning. I love your new place. Maybe it’s because I’m a minimalist but I think your home is very inviting and warm. It’s a space that would allow me to just be me, instead of other places that (I believe) would try to influence how I “should” feel or be.
Nice crib 👍 I sit on the floor, I eat on the floor and I sleep on the floor. I'm trying out furniture free living and extreme minimalism and I like it a lot. I've been a minimalist for several years but one of my goals is to downsize to 100 items or a large rucksack 😁
❤❤❤❤❤ Your home is so calm and beautiful. I love that you have lamps on the floor. You presented a minimalist lifestyle so gently and so well, I think even a maximalist could be inspired in terms of intent, purpose, or desired experience. I have the opportunity to upgrade to a larger living space soon, and I am just fantasizing about the large amount of bare floor space. Absolutely no chairs anywhere. Bedding right on the clean floor. ONE rug. NO TV. Indirect lighting mounted on the wall. It’s going to be a dream come true!
It's refreshing to hear this level of appreciation for household appliances that are so easily taken for granted. It reminds me of how fortunate I am in this world to have a functioning oven, fridge, and clean, running water from a faucet. 🍀💜
You might want to confirm with an appliance company but I believe that if you don't at least run a rinse cycle in the dishwasher on occasion, all the seals will dry out and when it is used in the future it will leak and cause damage.
I don't feel like your home is cold. If only we all could, or rather, would live this way. Your voice even sounds peaceful. Loved the tour and gave me much to think about
I LOVE THIS‼️ It’s very much what I’m working towards in my own life…and I’m getting there 😊 I’m a senior and I want to go way deeper than just swedish death cleaning!! I want it to be extra easy for my family when I’m gone. I’ve been a minimalist for many years so my friends & family know I won’t be entertaining them at my house unless we get pizza delivery, eat off paper plates and sit on the floor 😂 We generally just meet somewhere at a restaurant. I absolutely LOVE the freedom of living like this 💜🧘♀️💜
You are doing a wonderful thing for your family. Both my parents were hoarders. After they both passed away I was left to deal with a farmhouse and large barn full of stuff.
finally someone who realizes that their kids do NOT want their junk! all the old people who die off are gonna make 1 800 got junk a lot of money because that is all going into the landfill. no one wants those old time trinkets or whatever memories were special to YOU and YOU only. we cannot be here forever so let us not hold onto things as if they really matter that much...
What a beautiful home! I have to agree with another commenter, maybe your landlord did you a favor! Your stress and labor to find a new home, and then eventual surrender to the universe, it all worked out. That balcony looks like a great place to relax. I am also tempted in the future to move to having a Japanese mattress. Your home looks so peaceful, simple, and magical. I hope it provides all of that and more for you. Thanks for bringing us in for a few minutes. Inspiring as always.
Thank you so much for your kind words and I agree- it absolutely feels peaceful simple and magical in here ☺️ I’ll be doing a full review vid on the Japanese mattress after I’ve slept on it for a while 💚
You are my tribe. We are soul sisters. I absolutely commend your journey. I have unplugged my last 3 fridges because I hardly use them. I have more clothes and books that are works in progress as I'm still using them. I live like you. I didn't know there was anyone out there that shared so many of my values.
Beautiful home and beautiful place. So inspiring. I am 63 and have been decluttering. My girls are 40 and 37 and don’t want anything. They call it the Swedish death cleaning… lol. Just curious how much you spend on groceries. Good thing it is not a lot being on the 3rd floor. Great view and nice you don’t have anyone above you. I just love ❤️ your videos and happy for you that your channel is growing.
Thank you so much 🌸 Sounds like you have some minimal daughters 😁 Glad you are decluttering and simplifying, and thank as always for your continued support Laurie 🌻
I would go crazy without all my books, and art and decorations, all my different hobby supplies... I'm not a person who gets bored, but I would get bored and uninspired so quick in here.
@@Exploravore ahh that makes sense .. experiences over material items. I love nature too.. I try to bring it indoors with me as much as possible since my work and body limit my ability to get out as much as I'd like. You do have a fantastic view from that balcony though! 😍
This video had me crying again. It’s so breathtaking. The view outside the pool everything. Your apartment ist more than stunning and so inspiring. Thank you for sharing. ❤
Your home is nicely feng shui appealing 😊 I love it (Coming from growing up with an excessive 'gatherer',my mother..ot has taken me decades and i am still trying to live more simply) Thank you for inviting us into your lovely home
Thank you! I love your new space. I get so many ideas from this video. It encourages me to think about my own stuff and make more intentional decisions about what to bring into my life.
I honestly never realized how much things I truly have. I have a fully furnished home for 7 people plus A LOT of junk! I have a closet FULL of things I'll never use or wear! I hang onto them for the "what if one day" thoughts.. I should really change this knowing that "one day" will never come and maybe someone else will find them more useful than I would!
I just moved into my own place for the first time after marriage, kids, grandkids... multi-generational living. I started with the FULL double closet and bins of clothes, the bins of shoes, and bins of purses/wallets. I definitely did not pare down to your level, but it felt so great to get down to 3 dresses, 3 pairs of pants, 3 pairs of shorts, 12 tank tops, 5 dress shirts (one for each day of the week when I'm working). I got rid of about 12-15 pairs of shoes, and I kept 2 purses, 1 clutch and 2 wallets... just cuz I do like change on occasion. I can't be right on the floor due to back, hip, and shoulder issues... and my immense dislike (fear) of bugs. Therefore, I do have a bedframe and a chaise lounge for reading. I'm an only child, so when my (hoarding) mom passed away, I inherited ALL of THAT. I finally have the ability to go through the paperwork to see what needs to be kept... It's definitely a work in progress, and every time I load up the garbage & recycling bins and boxes of things to donate, the happier I am with my space.
Thank you for sharing and NORMALIZING minimalism❤️. People are greedy and consumed by overconsumption it’s really sad. I try to keep my surroundings as minimal as possible and mostly furniture free. I actually had a neighbor comment once (about my lack of furniture) like bc I didn’t have furniture I must be poor! I’ve always believed that external clutter is internal clutter on display. And that less is more.
Every time you dance you remind me of me, I took dance classes for over 20 years. I'm quite jealous of your ultra-minimal lifestyle. I love your cosy home.
@@Exploravore I have been decluttering like a maniac for a while now and yet I still have so much left. I won't stop until I get down to the things I really love. Your life looks so freeing, exactly what I want.
I’d like to add my appreciation, as others have done here, for your video tour of your new apartment. So pleased for you that you found such a lovely place. The decor is calming and warm, and there is a lovely serene feel to the place. The outdoor patio is a great extra. Ironically, you have so much storage, but need so little! What I particularly like about the video is that in every room, every object has a purpose (functional and/or decorative). You are presenting a sort of baseline of possessions that someone would need for a comfortable life. Most people would want more, (I’m too old to sit on the floor 😂) but that baseline provides a starting point for someone to add in the things they need or want, and hopefully giving them the same careful consideration as you have done. Good luck in your new abode, Alicia!
I am so glad that you have found a place that you feel good about. It is lovely and the view off the balcony, chef's kiss! While I could not live with as little as you have, I so enjoy seeing how you live and I do find ideas that can be incorporated in my life. Thanks for sharing your home.
@@Exploravore I have started awhile back. It's a process for sure. I once got rid of lots of my possessions and used a storage unit for the rest, ended my lease and quit my job all in preparation to backpack in Europe. It left great and freeing to spend the last night in my apartment with nothing more than my small backpack, sleeping bag, pad and small compact tent. The apartment empty and sleeping on the floor before heading out on my adventure was freeing and I felt light. I did not want to come back but had to three months later.
You have a knack for finding and creating a space of calm and understated beauty! I love the muted earth tones. Wishing you many happy days in your new home. ❤
I’ve been a minimalist for 10 years now and a fairly extreme minimalist for the past 5. It’s been a journey! I had a lot to let go of in the beginning but the more I released the more I would find that I don’t need. And with each layer gone it’s more liberation :)
So calm and peaceful and beautiful. Gives me much to think about. I love my couch and bed, but I think I could otherwise be happy living as you do. Thanks for sharing 🥰
I love your space! It’s super inspiring to see minimal beauty products I’m going to Declutter my bathroom now! It’s so peaceful not owning many things, 1 pot 1 pan 1 plate is all 1 person needs amazing!! I can’t wait to have my own space one day xx
Amazing fresh and airy place 💫 my congratulations. I watch your channel for some months and was a little worry when you said you were moving out. And now am so happy for you. Feels like you already bring a lot of your sparkling strong energy flow in this place ❤ ❤️❤️ wish you more inspiration here 💫
To save on power & wear & tare on frig/freezer its recommended to add something to your freezer either bags of ice or containers of water to freeze. If anyone is interested
Would that apply to the freezer part? Isn't the idea about filling it so that when you open the door the space isn't quickly filled with warn air which the machine has to work hard to cool down again. Since she has nothing in the freezer anyway, she probably rarely opens it.
I love the idea of not being wasteful and not buying more stuff you don't really need just to fill space. However, I am an extremely sentimental person who keeps everything, so my house will never look like this regardless of how little I buy lol
I’ve never said anyone striving for simplicity should exactly copy what I do- you’ve got to find your own recipe. You can still keep the things you truly love AND be intentional with what you consume 💚
@@Exploravore No, for sure! I definitely don't get the vibe you're trying to make anyone feel they need to live a certain way. Being more intentional is definitely a good goal though :)
Congratulations on your new home. It’s lovely. As the owner of one rental unit I urge you please to run the dishwasher once a month. Our previous tenant did not and unbeknownst to us the seal dried out, cracked, and caused a major leak for our next tenant.
Your space looks so peaceful! I definitely have too much stuff and would love to get a least a little closer to this. Thank you for sharing your peaceful perspective. ❤
I couldn’t click on this video fast enough…so happy to see your new home! It’s beautiful and so peaceful! I think I found you from the tour of your last beach home. The mountains are gorgeous and so serene to view daily. You can still drive to the beach I assume? I live in SE Kansas with no ocean or mountains but I still love and appreciate the prairie beauty, farm/grasslands and valleys surrounding me.
The perfect example of "your home is your sanctuary". Love it SO much!! ❤
Thank you 🤗🌹
I am horrified at the rude comments here; while this is not a lifestyle I aspire to (although I am looking to go more minimal than I currently am) your home looks peaceful and perfect for you, and the insulting comments are so unnecessary. You gotta do you, and that's what matters...that you are happy and content with the things you have.
People looking for a fight will always find one ;) …thank you for the kind words. And that’s great you are looking to simplify! No need to follow any one rubric but take inspiration when it strikes and then tailor it to suit your own needs 🤍🌸
It looks to me that she has everything that makes her happy. I can’t even say that about most of us over-consumers. Also, I kept thinking… “wow, I would spend so much less time cleaning & fussing if my apartment were like that”
My “deep clean” of my entire home takes about 30 minutes ;)
This is the level of minimalism I strive for. I've always craved negative space; to have just the bare essentials ever since I was a kid. I'm so happy that more and more people are doing it and are showing it to the world so that people like me may find it and in so, help me find myself again.
Our youngest selves often know the truth of who we are. Glad you are coming back into alignment with what your soul is asking for 💚✨
Your home feels the opposite of cold : It's literally the most peaceful, calm ,homey spot ❤️ It's such an upgrade from your old home and all the greenery around and that pool are wonderful❤
Thank you for this reflection. Yes it has been such a beautiful blessing to receive this new home 💚🦋🌿
@@Exploravore you deserve it💚🍀
Wow so inspiring..It’s crazy how living like this is looked at as “not normal” when I really feel like this is how humans are meant to live. It feels so much for natural and peaceful. I resonate so much with the way you live your life! 💗
Thank you so much and I agree- how most modern humans are living is madness…
I’m going to be honest at first I found myself judging you but as I watched along I realized how peaceful this is and now I’m judging myself for all the shit I have that I don’t really need in my home😅 thanks for sharing 💕
Glad you have an open mind ;) No need to make your home look exactly like mine, but sometimes taking out all the excess 💩 can be just what the doctor ordered 😉
Most of these comments don’t pass the vibe check. She is being honest in showing her home and the way SHE lives. She is not saying you have to live this way… geez oh Pete’s! Anyway, beautiful peaceful home!
100% great comment
So Soothing, So Serene. Thank You. This Great-Grandmother immediately felt relaxed. Loving both bowls, I'll be looking for the soap. The candle stands out on the table.
A Lovely repurpose. Many Blessings.✨💗✨
@rosamead-metzler2492 glad you enjoyed 🙏🏻🌸🩷
@@Exploravore😂😂 Life is about having the most experiences you can not living for the preservation of money or saving money. Because lets face it not only do you get taxed for having a job and spending the money you earn but you also have to pay to not live in the street and have a roof over your head. And also have to pay for food and water and medical bills to not die. And also have to pay for transportation because you must move around in order to earn a living and survive. And must also pay for education as well. And after all that you take nothing with you when you die other then the experiences that you lived for. And so after having so many obligations in order to survive why not spend the rest to obtain new experiences in life maybe donate some money as well. But imaging saving money then loosing your life and leaving all that money behind? I agree that you should not have too many material possessions but its okay to go on vacation and travel for new experiences as well to dine out and eat at as many places you can afford to in order to try different foods. Money is meant to be spent not to be saved.😅
She has joy and peace. What more could we want for her?
You must have incredible freedom at home. So easy to keep clean and tidy. Absolutely nothing wrong with having exactly what you need a just a few extras. I admire your restraint on owning too much. Id love to be this way. You must feel so good at home. Great tour
Thank you 🌻
After seeing this... maybe you should say thank you to your old landlord for "letting you go"... ;) ;) Very nice your new home, I like it a lot! :)
Thank you! Yes it was all a blessing 💖
@@Exploravoreso how do you vacuum your carpet?
@youareinbarbados2578 so I need to buy a vacuum. Eventually lol
Simple, serene...peaceful. Love it. Thank you for sharing.
I think your home feels calm, cozy, easy and stressfree. I think it depends how you home look like. You got warm colors which makes it more cozy and welcoming. I want to be an minimalist (not extreme) and videos like this gives me motivation and inspiration.
Find the recipe that works for you!
I admire you! Ty for sharing. It’s so peaceful and quiet. I love it!!!
Glad you enjoyed 🙏🏻✨🦋💙
Why would you keep your shoes on top? The dust, shit, etc will fall on the clean clothes etc ….
I would suggest putting all the shoes nearby the entrance with the garbage can!
Gosh your home is so zen and relaxing! I love the new space and hope you have many wonderful memories to be made. Thanks for opening your home for us to all see ❤
Thank you so much for watching 😊🦋🩵
Watching this brought me so much peace. Thank you.
While this level of minimalism does not fit my current season (married with 2 kids and a dog), I aspire to this type of beautiful space in the future. ❤❤❤
Glad you enjoyed. And simplicity and intentionality will look different for everyone, but is possible for all 💜✨
Your space is gorgeous. It is exactly what I want to create. At 71, it is hard. I feel that i have to shatter this carapace of ideals, traditions and expectations first. Thank you for this inspiration 💜
You can do it
That is always the first step- we have all been programmed with such deep conditioning. But that you are willing to change is wonderful: honor this in yourself, and let your soul keep guiding you. There is never a “too late” or “too old”- all we have is right now. Life is choices 🙏🏻🦋
I think people are missing the intention behind every choice you've made for your home. Every item is selected for a reason and you continuously audit to see if any items need added or subtracted. Everyone can benefit from making intentional choices about their home and lifestyle.
Thank you for recognizing this 🙏🏻🌷💗
Yeah, but for that one would have to think independently and critically. We are talking about the human species. 90%+ brat minds somehow grown into adult flesh suits, mentally still three years old. Needy baby, greedy baby so to speak.
I’m not a minimalist, yet I do understand the feeling of freedom and calm that comes from removing/letting go of stuff. As my children get older, I’m am able to create a more comfortable freeing environment.
That is great. Keep finding your balance 🌼
i love how the terracotta makes the place and environment feel so warm. also the lamps and candle are such a nice touch
Thank you. Yes I love the color so much 💗
FYI, an empty refrigerator causes more wasteful electricity usage.
I’m imagining you are actually a spy but just didn’t show us your cupboard full of passports and disguises 😉
In seriousness, it’s refreshing to see someone completely cut the ties of consumerism. If we all lived like this, the world would be a far healthier place.
Hahaha spy life would be pretty cool 😎 Also tell your two black cats I say hi 🐈⬛🐈⬛🖤🖤
I’m watching this the second time. I think it’s perfect. Love that view. I love it all. Thank you for sharing. ❤
Thank you so much- glad you enjoyed 💕
i have concluded from watching this video that you have a good sense of humor-thanks for sharing
After reading comments, i decided i will get rid of the "in case" dishes ive got. I will also let go or sell a few things. Thank you for sharing this.
I only own 6 plates. 4 small ones, and 2 large one. We eat off the small ones so not to overeat. The larger ones are for things like cake. The one thing I do have a lot of are mugs 😂 People keep gifting me them! I should get rid and only keep up to four I think because I don't really get visitors either.
I looooove it! I m a minimalist, too but I have 3 kids and it’s not possible to live like that but i absolutely love your peaceful home. Greetings from Germany ❤
Hugs to Germany 💚🌟
Wonderful! Looking around my place now, it looks SUPER cluttered! I'm inspired.
Happy decluttering!!
Back to basics is what came to mind as I was watching your home tour. You have exactly what you need which allows a life that you enjoy and above all that brings you tranquility. What a beautiful, clean and spacious new home you have. I love it especially the patio where you can continue to draw inspiration from. ❤
Thank you Carmen and yes the patio is very special 🩵🦋
I loooooove it. I m a minimalist myself but with 3 kids and hubby. We have less but not that less. I adore your wonderful home ❤ greetings from Germany
I’m in the exact same boat. I’m such a minimalist at heart and I try to keep things to a minimum but with kids and a husband it can be tough but we do what we can! 🥰 Loved this video, super inspiring. Time to declutter again lol!
You are the queen of gratitude! I need this energy in my life!
I’m obsessed. This is such a beautiful space. I love the colors you’ve chosen, very natural and calming.
Thank you so much 🙏🏻🦋
I am starting my minimalist journey. Finding it tricky as a mum of 2 (5 and 6) but your house looks so calm and peaceful. Thank you for sharing this with us ❤ can’t wait to binge watch the rest of your videos x
Welcome to the family here Jasmine. As a mum with 2 little ones your needs will definitely be different than mine, but simplicity is still possible. There are loads of parents in the community here! It’s just about curating exactly what you need and gives you purpose and joy, and being intentional with what comes into your space 🌸
To each their own and the house is beautiful, but this almost seems like an SNL skit making fun of all the minimalist videos out there, because this is extreme! Not throwing shade, just wondering. 😊
Thank you for making these videos I’m on my decluttering/destress journey and always come back to your videos to remind myself where I want to be and how far I want to go. Watching your videos helps my anxiety so much
So glad to hear this. Keep going on your journey 🌸✨
what a beautiful, bright and warm home. I like it much better than the previous one and I'm sure you'll feel very comfortable here ❤
Thank you Petra yes I love it very much 🌻🩵
So much better than your previous one! What a space, what a view, what a (shared) garden! I hope you will be very happy in your new place 🍀. Greetings from a non-minimalist from Belgium
Thank you so much! Hugs to Belgium 🤗🌻
That's the way my future home will look like, more or less. I love empty spaces so much! I didn't know San Diego was on the mountains as well, so thank you for showing us another side of the city.
Your beedrom is absolutely gorgeous with that big window and I love the bed! And let me tell you, the best thing about all that is that you live there on your own, in a peaceful, quiet, safe space. Things like that are priceless these days.
Enjoy your new home ❤
Thank you so much my friend 🙏🏻🌸
This looks so freeing! I appreciate your ability to be your full authentic self and the vulnerability it takes to post. Love this!
Thank you 🙏🏻🌸
This was so peaceful! Your new home is far from being cold at all. Every video you make inspires me in some way. This one made me reflect on my food and cooking habits and what I nourish myself with. You have a very simple cooking and eating routine with only fresh ingredients and only one supplement yet you are the picture of health and vitality. I on the other hand was just putting away my Costco “haul” into the freezer and cupboards which are pretty full already and thinking I buy all this food but then am too tired to prepare and cook it at the end of the day and end up ordering in often and taking a slew of supplements because I am not nourishing my body the way I should. Makes me think there is definitely something very wrong with this picture. My motto this year has been “Back to Basics” and it looks like I have to apply that to my cooking and eating habits pronto.
That is wonderful you are having the awareness of what you are nourishing yourself with and setting the intention to come back to basics- your body will thank you for this 🩷🩷
@Exploravore and @Claudia-rl1kl At the risk of hijacking this comment🤭 : also sending a big THANK YOU to Claudia for one of the most, realistic and motivating posts of self-awareness! You described my own experience from years ago. I felt (almost) shame for most of my life for preferring to live with fewer possession, and realizing I was fortunate enough that it be a choice. I fell into a false belief of being irresponsible to not have the pantry overstocked, "just in case." So many of the posts shared in the comments of this channel resonate deeply with me. This is one of the few channels where I enjoy reading comments. Alicia, you are bringing together a wonderful community of people who are following their spirit call while honoring those points of connection we all share. 🙏
@Jean_in_Stillness Love hearing this and seeing people connect and make friends from all walks of life 🥹🩵
I have also moved from having too much to having less. Preparing for a clutter free zen space, where I have less eye distraction and more negative space. Loving the ability to breathe ❤🔥🙏
Yess ✨❄️✨
As far as the mean comments go, it makes me think of the old saying….”You do yours, and I’ll do mine.” This is her home. If she is happy and at peace, at the end of the day, that’s all that matters really.
Absolutely stunning. I love your new place. Maybe it’s because I’m a minimalist but I think your home is very inviting and warm. It’s a space that would allow me to just be me, instead of other places that (I believe) would try to influence how I “should” feel or be.
That is a great way to put it, and I totally agree.. 💘💘
@Exploravore I also have ADHD and Autism so I think that also plays a part of how I would feel.
We are all wired differently- finding a space that nurtures our uniqueness is a good thing 🌼💕
Wonderful home for you: everything you need and more : ) That patio and pool!!
Thank you 🤗🌼
What an upgrade! So beautiful! This is perfect for you! You will thrive here I am sure.
Thank you!! Yes the Universe gave me a VERY nice birthday present 🤗💕
I wouldn’t consider myself a minimalist but I do enjoy very little in my home. 🥑
Titles don’t matter so much- that you have intentionality in your home is what is important💜💜
You have picked an amazing place to live!
Thank you! The Universe definitely guided me here ✨✨
Nice crib 👍 I sit on the floor, I eat on the floor and I sleep on the floor. I'm trying out furniture free living and extreme minimalism and I like it a lot. I've been a minimalist for several years but one of my goals is to downsize to 100 items or a large rucksack 😁
That’s so awesome. Freeeedom! 🔥💚🔥
Plants would be nice
So Beautiful Peaceful Serene ❤ Thank You for sharing ❤💕❤
You are welcome- glad you enjoyed ☺️💕
❤❤❤❤❤ Your home is so calm and beautiful. I love that you have lamps on the floor. You presented a minimalist lifestyle so gently and so well, I think even a maximalist could be inspired in terms of intent, purpose, or desired experience. I have the opportunity to upgrade to a larger living space soon, and I am just fantasizing about the large amount of bare floor space. Absolutely no chairs anywhere. Bedding right on the clean floor. ONE rug. NO TV. Indirect lighting mounted on the wall. It’s going to be a dream come true!
Thank you for these kind and thoughtful words, and your new place sounds like it is going to be wonderful 🙏🏻🌸✨
Your bedroom is my GOAL!!!
So minimal, peaceful, and inspiring!🙏
Even though im more of a maximalist, i appreciate your extreme appreciation for everything you have. Lovely!
It's refreshing to hear this level of appreciation for household appliances that are so easily taken for granted. It reminds me of how fortunate I am in this world to have a functioning oven, fridge, and clean, running water from a faucet. 🍀💜
I love the no-furniture idea, but I can never get up from the floor if I sit on it. 😂
Beautiful space! I love the simplicity; it’s very inviting. I’m so happy you found this apartment. A new beginning🤗
Yes new beginnings! Thank you my friend 💖
You might want to confirm with an appliance company but I believe that if you don't at least run a rinse cycle in the dishwasher on occasion, all the seals will dry out and when it is used in the future it will leak and cause damage.
I don't feel like your home is cold. If only we all could, or rather, would live this way. Your voice even sounds peaceful. Loved the tour and gave me much to think about
Thank you so much, glad you found some introspection here today 🌷
I LOVE THIS‼️
It’s very much what I’m working towards in my own life…and I’m getting there 😊 I’m a senior and I want to go way deeper than just swedish death cleaning!! I want it to be extra easy for my family when I’m gone.
I’ve been a minimalist for many years so my friends & family know I won’t be entertaining them at my house unless we get pizza delivery, eat off paper plates and sit on the floor 😂 We generally just meet somewhere at a restaurant.
I absolutely LOVE the freedom of living like this 💜🧘♀️💜
So glad you have found your truth and are living it 🌟🌟
You are doing a wonderful thing for your family. Both my parents were hoarders. After they both passed away I was left to deal with a farmhouse and large barn full of stuff.
finally someone who realizes that their kids do NOT want their junk! all the old people who die off are gonna make 1 800 got junk a lot of money because that is all going into the landfill. no one wants those old time trinkets or whatever memories were special to YOU and YOU only. we cannot be here forever so let us not hold onto things as if they really matter that much...
What a beautiful home! I have to agree with another commenter, maybe your landlord did you a favor! Your stress and labor to find a new home, and then eventual surrender to the universe, it all worked out. That balcony looks like a great place to relax. I am also tempted in the future to move to having a Japanese mattress. Your home looks so peaceful, simple, and magical. I hope it provides all of that and more for you. Thanks for bringing us in for a few minutes. Inspiring as always.
Thank you so much for your kind words and I agree- it absolutely feels peaceful simple and magical in here ☺️ I’ll be doing a full review vid on the Japanese mattress after I’ve slept on it for a while 💚
You are my tribe. We are soul sisters. I absolutely commend your journey. I have unplugged my last 3 fridges because I hardly use them. I have more clothes and books that are works in progress as I'm still using them. I live like you. I didn't know there was anyone out there that shared so many of my values.
We are out there 😉💓 Keep listening to your soul and living your truth 💙🦋💙
Beautiful home and beautiful place. So inspiring. I am 63 and have been decluttering. My girls are 40 and 37 and don’t want anything. They call it the Swedish death cleaning… lol. Just curious how much you spend on groceries. Good thing it is not a lot being on the 3rd floor. Great view and nice you don’t have anyone above you. I just love ❤️ your videos and happy for you that your channel is growing.
Thank you so much 🌸 Sounds like you have some minimal daughters 😁 Glad you are decluttering and simplifying, and thank as always for your continued support Laurie 🌻
I would go crazy without all my books, and art and decorations, all my different hobby supplies... I'm not a person who gets bored, but I would get bored and uninspired so quick in here.
To each their own. For me the emptiness and spaciousness fuels my creativity 💜
@@Exploravore do you do things outside often? like nature trips or traveling?
@the_eerie_faerie_tales my two favorite things 💚🌲✨
@@Exploravore ahh that makes sense .. experiences over material items. I love nature too.. I try to bring it indoors with me as much as possible since my work and body limit my ability to get out as much as I'd like. You do have a fantastic view from that balcony though! 😍
It’s so cozy & perfect, I love it! I’m glad you got away from the mold, I’m happy for you ✌🏼🌱
Thank you so much 💜🩷💚
Thank you for sharing your positive, calm and inspiring home.
You are very welcome 🌸🩷
What a beautiful and inspiring space you have. So pleased for you 💕
Thank you Anne 🙏🏻🩵🌻
This video had me crying again. It’s so breathtaking. The view outside the pool everything. Your apartment ist more than stunning and so inspiring. Thank you for sharing. ❤
Thank you so much for these words and so glad you found some inspiration here today 🙏🏻🦋
Your home is nicely feng shui appealing 😊
I love it
(Coming from growing up with an excessive 'gatherer',my mother..ot has taken me decades and i am still trying to live more simply)
Thank you for inviting us into your lovely home
Thank you so much 🙏🏻✨🦋
I think it looks clean and nice and peaceful
Thank you! I love your new space. I get so many ideas from this video. It encourages me to think about my own stuff and make more intentional decisions about what to bring into my life.
This makes me very happy to hear 😊❣️
Overwhelmingly perfect Alicia. I adore your home ❤️🇦🇺
Thank you so much my friend from down under 🦋🌸🌼💜
Though this is not how I live but, I was captivated in a beautiful way. It must be so freeing, and calming.
Looooooved your home tour! It's such a calming space, and in a truly beautiful location! So happy for you
Thank you!! 🙏🏻✨🦋💙
I’m definitely not a minimalist. However, I was inspired by your video. I need to do some serious decluttering and organizing of my home. Thank you.
You are welcome 🌸 Happy Decluttering 👌🏻✨
So happy for you! Your place is beautiful and so calming. Just the right amount of items
Thank you Kendra 😊💕
I honestly never realized how much things I truly have. I have a fully furnished home for 7 people plus A LOT of junk! I have a closet FULL of things I'll never use or wear! I hang onto them for the "what if one day" thoughts.. I should really change this knowing that "one day" will never come and maybe someone else will find them more useful than I would!
Sounds like you are ready for a transformation! 🌟💚🌟
I just moved into my own place for the first time after marriage, kids, grandkids... multi-generational living.
I started with the FULL double closet and bins of clothes, the bins of shoes, and bins of purses/wallets.
I definitely did not pare down to your level, but it felt so great to get down to 3 dresses, 3 pairs of pants, 3 pairs of shorts, 12 tank tops, 5 dress shirts (one for each day of the week when I'm working).
I got rid of about 12-15 pairs of shoes, and I kept 2 purses, 1 clutch and 2 wallets... just cuz I do like change on occasion.
I can't be right on the floor due to back, hip, and shoulder issues... and my immense dislike (fear) of bugs. Therefore, I do have a bedframe and a chaise lounge for reading.
I'm an only child, so when my (hoarding) mom passed away, I inherited ALL of THAT.
I finally have the ability to go through the paperwork to see what needs to be kept...
It's definitely a work in progress, and every time I load up the garbage & recycling bins and boxes of things to donate, the happier I am with my space.
@user-uy4zs7fz3s that is wonderful- congratulations on your transformation 🩷🌟
Thank you for sharing and NORMALIZING minimalism❤️. People are greedy and consumed by overconsumption it’s really sad. I try to keep my surroundings as minimal as possible and mostly furniture free. I actually had a neighbor comment once (about my lack of furniture) like bc I didn’t have furniture I must be poor!
I’ve always believed that external clutter is internal clutter on display. And that less is more.
I agree. Simplicity can look different for everyone based on their needs, but most people could consume far less than what they are 💙
You are so right! I have a lot of stuff for my liking and my insides are definitely cluttered, just like my environment 😢
Every time you dance you remind me of me, I took dance classes for over 20 years.
I'm quite jealous of your ultra-minimal lifestyle. I love your cosy home.
If you feel the pull to release some belongings lean in! Everyone has their own needs, but living more simply is possible for all 🙏🏻
@@Exploravore I have been decluttering like a maniac for a while now and yet I still have so much left. I won't stop until I get down to the things I really love. Your life looks so freeing, exactly what I want.
@bumblebee_mrs Keep going you will get there 🌼
Looks very nice🌻 only thing I’d say is have a few months of food not jus a couple days worth.
I hope to live off grid someday so would definitely have more food on hand then ;)
You upgraded big time 🙏❤️
Happy you feel free and at peace, thank you for sharing, I appreciate your perspective 🙏
As long as your happy no need to feel judged. 🙋🏻♀️
Yup Amen to that! 💖
how beautiful. how fortunate. I will go back to this saved video to regroup as I move forward.
🙏🏻✨🌻
Really neat way to live. I myself only buy what I need. Thanks for sharing. Hope you enjoy your new place. Take care.
Such a beautiful, calming place surrounded by nature! I love the simplicity! And terracotta color looks wonderful. I feel inspired, thank you☺️
You are welcome! 🌻
Enjoy your new place! It looks so peaceful and comfy!
Thank you Marissa! 🌼
I’d like to add my appreciation, as others have done here, for your video tour of your new apartment. So pleased for you that you found such a lovely place. The decor is calming and warm, and there is a lovely serene feel to the place. The outdoor patio is a great extra. Ironically, you have so much storage, but need so little!
What I particularly like about the video is that in every room, every object has a purpose (functional and/or decorative). You are presenting a sort of baseline of possessions that someone would need for a comfortable life. Most people would want more, (I’m too old to sit on the floor 😂) but that baseline provides a starting point for someone to add in the things they need or want, and hopefully giving them the same careful consideration as you have done. Good luck in your new abode, Alicia!
Thank you so much Linda, and you described my line of thinking/intention perfectly ☺️🌸
I am so glad that you have found a place that you feel good about. It is lovely and the view off the balcony, chef's kiss! While I could not live with as little as you have, I so enjoy seeing how you live and I do find ideas that can be incorporated in my life. Thanks for sharing your home.
Thank you so much- glad you enjoyed. Everyone will have their own recipe for what they need, but more simplicity is possible for all 🌸💕
It's beautiful and peaceful. More and more, I am craving simplicity. I feel weighed down and overwhelmed by too much stuff!
Start with small, obvious things you know you don’t need. The more you let go of, the more you will see new layers of things that can be released. 🩷
@@Exploravore I have started awhile back. It's a process for sure. I once got rid of lots of my possessions and used a storage unit for the rest, ended my lease and quit my job all in preparation to backpack in Europe. It left great and freeing to spend the last night in my apartment with nothing more than my small backpack, sleeping bag, pad and small compact tent. The apartment empty and sleeping on the floor before heading out on my adventure was freeing and I felt light. I did not want to come back but had to three months later.
@sofine9695 amazing 🔥🔥
You have a knack for finding and creating a space of calm and understated beauty! I love the muted earth tones. Wishing you many happy days in your new home. ❤
Thank you so very much 🙏🏻✨💖🌸
Woah, I love all the negative space! How long of a journey did it take you to shed belongings down to this much? ❤ Thank you for the inspiration!
I’ve been a minimalist for 10 years now and a fairly extreme minimalist for the past 5. It’s been a journey! I had a lot to let go of in the beginning but the more I released the more I would find that I don’t need. And with each layer gone it’s more liberation :)
So calm and peaceful and beautiful. Gives me much to think about. I love my couch and bed, but I think I could otherwise be happy living as you do. Thanks for sharing 🥰
And thank you for watching my friend and glad you got some introspection here today 🌸🦋
Such a beautiful and tranquil home. Love it 🌿
Thank you Lauren 💜🩵💜
I love your space! It’s super inspiring to see minimal beauty products I’m going to Declutter my bathroom now! It’s so peaceful not owning many things, 1 pot 1 pan 1 plate is all 1 person needs amazing!! I can’t wait to have my own space one day xx
Thank you and happy decluttering to you ❤️🔥
Love your new home. It's perfect for you. Wishing you much joy living there.
Thank you Cathy!! 🤗🩷
Amazing fresh and airy place 💫 my congratulations. I watch your channel for some months and was a little worry when you said you were moving out. And now am so happy for you. Feels like you already bring a lot of your sparkling strong energy flow in this place ❤ ❤️❤️ wish you more inspiration here 💫
Thank you! 💓
To save on power & wear & tare on frig/freezer its recommended to add something to your freezer either bags of ice or containers of water to freeze.
If anyone is interested
Would that apply to the freezer part? Isn't the idea about filling it so that when you open the door the space isn't quickly filled with warn air which the machine has to work hard to cool down again. Since she has nothing in the freezer anyway, she probably rarely opens it.
@Smithpolly correct yes- I opened it once to check that it was working when I moved in and then haven’t opened it since 😄
I love the idea of not being wasteful and not buying more stuff you don't really need just to fill space. However, I am an extremely sentimental person who keeps everything, so my house will never look like this regardless of how little I buy lol
I’ve never said anyone striving for simplicity should exactly copy what I do- you’ve got to find your own recipe. You can still keep the things you truly love AND be intentional with what you consume 💚
@@Exploravore No, for sure! I definitely don't get the vibe you're trying to make anyone feel they need to live a certain way. Being more intentional is definitely a good goal though :)
Congratulations on your new home. It’s lovely. As the owner of one rental unit I urge you please to run the dishwasher once a month. Our previous tenant did not and unbeknownst to us the seal dried out, cracked, and caused a major leak for our next tenant.
I’ll look into that thank you 💚
Your space looks so peaceful! I definitely have too much stuff and would love to get a least a little closer to this. Thank you for sharing your peaceful perspective. ❤
You are most welcome 🌸 Follow that thread to simplicity that is calling you- your soul will thank you ✨
I couldn’t click on this video fast enough…so happy to see your new home! It’s beautiful and so peaceful! I think I found you from the tour of your last beach home. The mountains are gorgeous and so serene to view daily. You can still drive to the beach I assume? I live in SE Kansas with no ocean or mountains but I still love and appreciate the prairie beauty, farm/grasslands and valleys surrounding me.
Kansas sounds beautiful- the openness of it.. And yes I can still drive to the beach it’s only 20 minutes away :) So glad you enjoyed 🤗