Really loved how she talked a lot about her personal life instead of just talking about the decor. She seems like a very interesting, inspiring, and strong person!
Well there's not a lot of decor to talk about. I follow her on TikTok. She talks about body positivity, working at Google and becoming a micro influencer.
From another Black woman who grew up humbly: I love how you have celebrated and invested in yourself. Wishing you continued abundance and radiance. Also: I see the Telfar! 💕
Much respect to her for her humble beginnings and boss mentality. She is goals and made stuff happen for herself and that's something no one can take away from her. Beautiful 🥰 love the style, you are a queen!
It’s such a fucked up thing that rent is this expensive for what used to be a poor part of Brooklyn. Growing up here, I would never have thought that mfs would charge this much to live in a small apartment. It makes me so mad 🤦🏽♀️
That’s gentrification for ya. These big name rich people create these buildings and charge so much for it. I don’t blame the people living in them, I blame the people who keep making these big ass luxury buildings
The same thing is happening where I live in Florida. Rents (and house prices) are skyrocketing. I have no idea where lower-income people are even going because it's happening in their areas too.
@@pinkpanda5696 factssss. That’s the whole point of it all though, to drive out the low income ppl to make way for the wealthy. The people who are supposed to ensure the best for us usually are just doing so to turn a profit on us 🤷🏽♀️ it’s a shame how little we’re taken into account and helped for that matter.
I've been watching Sweet Digs for years and I'm so glad to see more episodes featuring POC and people from low-income backgrounds, and to hear them talk about their experiences. Makes the whole thing much more relatable and aspirational. Thank you Alexis!
Thus was one of the best home tours so far - and it was just a studio apartment! I love her attitude, and it was nice hearing someone speak more about themselves personally, and their thoughts behind why they chose to live the way they do.
Thank you for the representation of truly hard working young professionals who has never had parental support straight out the nest. ❤️ so proud of her!
She must have gotten this during Covid when rents were lower because as NYer, trust me, this is an insane deal given the location, apartment and luxury building.
I am so appreciative of how honest this feature was! I loved it from start to finish. Each piece was intentional and carries meaning - well done Alexis! xx
Great episode! Nice to see a more intimate side, which is rare. Alexis will be an inspiration to so many others who, despite humble beginnings, will surely succeed and add value to the world.
Yeah but I would encourage you not to splurge on a perfect apartment like she is doing. Make sure you have enough savings so as to never go back to the way you grew up.
I remember youuu!!!! I watched your apartment tour like 30 times! It was so nice! I like when you stopped by the mirror and gave yourself a little positive affirmation! (Typing before watching this video😂)
This is a really interesting human, I think she's going to continue to be very successful in life! My favourite bits are the gorgeous photo of her and her family and the pink OK hand! Great layout but I just couldn't handle no curtains, I'd probably get sheer linen floaty ones!🥰💖🌟
When I read the rent, I first thought it's for a pre-designed, furnished appartment. Hearing that it was just for the empty rooms, gee... well, very nicely done!
Wait a minute, how did $2,500 a month get transformed into $1,700 a month because she has two months free? Where did that math come from, it's misleading.
Came here for the apartment tour and got so much more! Your story is amazing & so inspiring. Keep up the good work. I have teens and I encourage them to stay home & build up their savings and either go to college or get a trade. I watched this with them so they can see what hard work can do. Would love to follow your journey.
Good for her! Not a bad price for the space. I will say, I can’t understand her dislike of plants as decor? With a beautiful pot/planter, plants make for amazing decor!
I love your space! You have a really charismatic personality as well. 😊 May I please ask where you purchased your white desk and roll away underneath? It’s exactly what I have been looking for! Thank you and enjoy your day! 💐
Let me just say Refinery29,you guys have a youtube channel that is both interesting and entertaining to watch. You guys have topics about beauty,hair,self care,living on a budget,and what's in my bag.The diversity of these youtube videos are just amazing.😊👏
@@zzizahacallar ya but its still Brooklyn.. She is supposed to be able to at least save up for a small 2 bedroom home if She had to take 40minute to the city.
@@shabrinaz9877 different strokes for different folks. I prefer to live closer to where I play. Commuting 40mins back and forth may be good for you and a nightmare for someone else.
Talking about the interior design of the apartment, for me is too simple. But on the other hand, is so cool that she has achieved all of this by herself.
I'm from BK, I'm soo glad I moved out of BK to Jersey City, In order to stop paying expensive rent and save my money for a down payment to own a condo. Your rent is mortgage .
But what?? Am I the only one like, how in the world does she have a luxury apt for $1,700?!? In a prime location? I'm just confused... Can anyone shed light??... And in NYC where rents are crazy.. I just don't get it, am I way off or what is it?? I thought a place like that would be like 3 grand a month, or at least that's what it would be where I am in LA, and I thought NY was even more. I'm so confused!
I appreciate that she is a businesswoman. and yes like others said she talked about her personal life and that she worked for everything she has love it 💕
Your apartment is very nice. What really matters to me is stories and character. You should be very proud of your accomplishments. Keep reaching your greater is near 🙏❤️
2 grand for a studio. No thanks New York City. It's becoming expensive to live anywhere these days though. However, she has it decorated very nice. It's her space and she's rocking it.
This is a super good deal for NYC and specifically that location. She also said it's a luxury building which means gym, doorman, etc. It looked like she also has W/D in unit which is amazing for NYC apartments.
Very nice place. Wow I had a similar apt in the upper west side area 100th st and Amsterdam. I felt the same enthusiasm about the washer and dryer because its not a common thing in nyc Apts
You did a great job with the small space. The design/layout is the best studio ever. I remember my first apt, [ over 50 yrs ago ], it was a studio. I agree the worst thing was having the kitchen sitting there in the living space. I enjoyed your tour. You were delightful. I am 76, yet your "joie de vivre" and confidence reminded me of my younger self. Have a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous 2022.
They're watching you! Especialy if you are wearing that dress 😆 But seriously, very nice diggs! Congrat's on creating a space that makes you feel good.
Watch more Sweet Digs here: ruclips.net/p/PLJEQBmLpTgd_OriL0srVHWGDzfqGIdGyh
Really loved how she talked a lot about her personal life instead of just talking about the decor. She seems like a very interesting, inspiring, and strong person!
I literally thought the same thing!!!
Well there's not a lot of decor to talk about. I follow her on TikTok. She talks about body positivity, working at Google and becoming a micro influencer.
Her landlord must hate her
@@muhlaynee what is her name on Tiktok?
RIGHT!!! I loved this so much.
From another Black woman who grew up humbly: I love how you have celebrated and invested in yourself. Wishing you continued abundance and radiance. Also: I see the Telfar! 💕
It looked so cute on the self 😍
She's not black She's mixed. I'm pretty sure her dad is black and her mama's White. I could care less but mixed is not black.
Much respect to her for her humble beginnings and boss mentality. She is goals and made stuff happen for herself and that's something no one can take away from her. Beautiful 🥰 love the style, you are a queen!
I think she’s the first New Yorker who’s ever said they loved their bathroom! Gorgeous apartment! ❤️
She said: light 🌟 airy 🌱 CRISP 💎 uncluttered house, uncluttered mind 💆♀️
You have a beautiful home! Kudos to you for working hard to get the life you dream and being a role model to your siblings. You’re doing a great job💕
It’s such a fucked up thing that rent is this expensive for what used to be a poor part of Brooklyn. Growing up here, I would never have thought that mfs would charge this much to live in a small apartment. It makes me so mad 🤦🏽♀️
That’s gentrification for ya. These big name rich people create these buildings and charge so much for it. I don’t blame the people living in them, I blame the people who keep making these big ass luxury buildings
The same thing is happening where I live in Florida. Rents (and house prices) are skyrocketing. I have no idea where lower-income people are even going because it's happening in their areas too.
@@pinkpanda5696 factssss. That’s the whole point of it all though, to drive out the low income ppl to make way for the wealthy. The people who are supposed to ensure the best for us usually are just doing so to turn a profit on us 🤷🏽♀️ it’s a shame how little we’re taken into account and helped for that matter.
Same in the Nashville area, too.
For someone not from us I just assumed this was cheap before reading this comment.Is it really that expensive for Brooklyn?
She is gorgeous, her space is gorgeous and her life seems great too. Proud of her!!!!
This is beautiful 😍
I laughed when she said don't look closely at the backslash and then they put a close up shot🤣😅
I've been watching Sweet Digs for years and I'm so glad to see more episodes featuring POC and people from low-income backgrounds, and to hear them talk about their experiences. Makes the whole thing much more relatable and aspirational. Thank you Alexis!
Thus was one of the best home tours so far - and it was just a studio apartment! I love her attitude, and it was nice hearing someone speak more about themselves personally, and their thoughts behind why they chose to live the way they do.
I’m obsessed with the pink dress she is wearing 🥰
Can't tAke my eyes off it
Thank you for the representation of truly hard working young professionals who has never had parental support straight out the nest. ❤️ so proud of her!
Ahhh the fact that I follow her on tik tok and now she’s featured on Refinery29!!! Yes girl I stan 💜
You go girl!!! I'm proud of you.
Seven siblings 😲😲😲 That's tough if you are not from a wealthy family and you are trying to be successful.
I’m the youngest of 10. Manu of us have masters one brother has a PhD. Definitely learned the worth of a dollar
this apartment is really nice.
She is an inspiration! Many don’t know what it’s truly like to take care of yourself with no support system
Your life represents SUCCESS! So proud of you and love your home. 😊
The comment at the begging about the air fryer is the most true statement ever!!!
She must have gotten this during Covid when rents were lower because as NYer, trust me, this is an insane deal given the location, apartment and luxury building.
This is so nice! I am so happy for her. What a nice apartment.
I am so appreciative of how honest this feature was! I loved it from start to finish. Each piece was intentional and carries meaning - well done Alexis! xx
Ahh I follow her on tiktok!! So proud
She started off small then invested .
Beautiful Space.
Beautiful apartment and very well decorated ❤️ she’s beautiful as well ❤️
Love! I don't know if it's because I already know her from her own platforms, but this episode felt different, more real than others.
I love the Telfar bags as decorative pieces!
Where is this in the video? I must have missed it but am interested to see if you (or someone reading this) could link to me a video time? TYIA 😘🙌🏽☺️
Honey.........you're place is absolutely beautiful!!!!!! And you are a BAD ASS for all of your accomplishments!
Great episode! Nice to see a more intimate side, which is rare. Alexis will be an inspiration to so many others who, despite humble beginnings, will surely succeed and add value to the world.
Love the space and her story! She really made it her own! 💫
I love her!!!! I come from a similar background and this inspires me so much to continue to pursue a stable future for myself
You can do it!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾
+joshuaquintanilla Best of luck on your journey!
@@refinery29 Thank you!
@@aic0809 Thank you!
Yeah but I would encourage you not to splurge on a perfect apartment like she is doing. Make sure you have enough savings so as to never go back to the way you grew up.
I remember youuu!!!! I watched your apartment tour like 30 times! It was so nice! I like when you stopped by the mirror and gave yourself a little positive affirmation! (Typing before watching this video😂)
Gentrification in a video.
I like her apartment!
This is a really interesting human, I think she's going to continue to be very successful in life! My favourite bits are the gorgeous photo of her and her family and the pink OK hand! Great layout but I just couldn't handle no curtains, I'd probably get sheer linen floaty ones!🥰💖🌟
When I read the rent, I first thought it's for a pre-designed, furnished appartment. Hearing that it was just for the empty rooms, gee... well, very nicely done!
Such a nice home & beautiful woman! What an amazing accomplishment ❤️
She's so pretty.
Wait a minute, how did $2,500 a month get transformed into $1,700 a month because she has two months free? Where did that math come from, it's misleading.
ayyy!! nice apartment
Hmmm. My plants are not decor. They are my babies.
So cute. I can’t wait to get out of St. Louis too 😩
Love your apartment…very chic and glam…and glad you’re loving your space…Super cute Alexis🌸
i remember watching her YT videos on this space! love to see it! 💕🤩
When she said I don’t like when plant people putting plants everywhere and calling it decorum … I FELT THAT!!! Thank you
Love her from TikTok!
What’s her tiktok handle?
@@charlonnaruiters3730 alexisbarber
Came here for the apartment tour and got so much more! Your story is amazing & so inspiring. Keep up the good work. I have teens and I encourage them to stay home & build up their savings and either go to college or get a trade. I watched this with them so they can see what hard work can do. Would love to follow your journey.
Good for her! Not a bad price for the space. I will say, I can’t understand her dislike of plants as decor? With a beautiful pot/planter, plants make for amazing decor!
Looks like that plant in the entry way is fake, probably been hurt by plants before. haha
Shes probably just mad that she has zero green thumb. 😂🤷♀️
It's called personal preference, genius. You don't need to understand it
I am a woman and I don't like plants either
Congratulations to you!! Your apartment is beautiful ❤️
Similar decor to all these other RUclipsrs and Instagrammers.
Especially that rug, couch, plant, desk,bed just everything
Does everyone have that sane rug? I swear I see it in every RUclips video.
@@divatesteddivaapproved they do! Every apartment is similar!
I love your space! You have a really charismatic personality as well. 😊 May I please ask where you purchased your white desk and roll away underneath? It’s exactly what I have been looking for! Thank you and enjoy your day! 💐
This is a beautiful apartment. She is absolutely right... $1760/mo. is a steal.
The months aren’t free. They just stretch it over more months.
Exactly
Did she say she doesn’t know her multiplication tables?
Let me just say Refinery29,you guys have a youtube channel that is both interesting and entertaining to watch. You guys have topics about beauty,hair,self care,living on a budget,and what's in my bag.The diversity of these youtube videos are just amazing.😊👏
Cant imagine paying that much for a studio.
Thats so F'd up
For NY it's decently priced, she has a washer and dryer included.
@@zzizahacallar ya but its still Brooklyn.. She is supposed to be able to at least save up for a small 2 bedroom home if She had to take 40minute to the city.
@@shabrinaz9877 different strokes for different folks. I prefer to live closer to where I play. Commuting 40mins back and forth may be good for you and a nightmare for someone else.
Daymmm this is sooo satisfying, it's sooo dam clean
Alexis Barber! Ive been following her for some time on Tik Tok and IG, love her
Talking about the interior design of the apartment, for me is too simple. But on the other hand, is so cool that she has achieved all of this by herself.
It has zero personality or visual interest
@@caylaclarke I totaly agree
The apartment is to small the white simplistic look makes it look a lot bigger .
Did she say poor AND boarding school?
I caught that too. Like those two things don’t go together. I need more of the story. I missed a few episodes.
"Definitely... Probably aren't... At least I hope..." 😆😆😆
That got less and less sure as she kept talking
I'm from BK, I'm soo glad I moved out of BK to Jersey City, In order to stop paying expensive rent and save my money for a down payment to own a condo. Your rent is mortgage .
I love your apartment! I strive for clutter free, with small children is difficult. Congratulations!
But what?? Am I the only one like, how in the world does she have a luxury apt for $1,700?!? In a prime location? I'm just confused... Can anyone shed light??... And in NYC where rents are crazy.. I just don't get it, am I way off or what is it?? I thought a place like that would be like 3 grand a month, or at least that's what it would be where I am in LA, and I thought NY was even more. I'm so confused!
I not only love your apartment, I love you ! I don't know you but I am proud of you ! Keep going girl....you have more mountains to move.
Gorgeous space! What an amazing achievement to have a beautiful apartment of your own, especially with a washer dryer 🤗😇
I love how you talk about your background. I'm from the city of St.Louis so I understand where your coming from. Very nice apartment ❤️
Alexis has really decorated her studio apartment very nicely. Its actually roomy which is surprising to me.
It's New York...they're watching you.
I appreciate that she is a businesswoman. and yes like others said she talked about her personal life and that she worked for everything she has love it 💕
Clickbait. The apartment is $2500.
...and it’s a studio.
Your apartment is very nice. What really matters to me is stories and character. You should be very proud of your accomplishments. Keep reaching your greater is near 🙏❤️
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Where you been at?! 🤔😩
@@amazingisbrooke No you didn’t!😩😂 I’ve been busy with these chillun Chile. I’m coming back soon though.👀
Your Place is beautiful and it's nice to see that you're where you're supposed to be or, I should say where you want
To be.. you have arrived,!!
Love this place. It’s tiny but seems like just enough space.
She’s great on TikTok! Def follow her
Wtf $1760-2500 for a studio and it looks like it’s only 300-400 feet ! smh
I haven’t had McDonalds in years because it makes me feel sick but maybe one day I’ll try it with your tip!
I live on the Upper West Side of NYC; it's one of the best places to live! 💕☘️
2 grand for a studio. No thanks New York City. It's becoming expensive to live anywhere these days though.
However, she has it decorated very nice. It's her space and she's rocking it.
This is a super good deal for NYC and specifically that location. She also said it's a luxury building which means gym, doorman, etc. It looked like she also has W/D in unit which is amazing for NYC apartments.
Very nice place. Wow I had a similar apt in the upper west side area 100th st and Amsterdam. I felt the same enthusiasm about the washer and dryer because its not a common thing in nyc Apts
Love her and the apartment, but girl, the backsplash LOL
Humble beginnings.......and she went to boarding school??
She explained that in her RUclips channel. I believe she was on scholarship if I remember correctly.
Oh i see! Obviously a bright girl!
Really nice space and I like the simple decor. Usually I hate studios but that one is really nice. Having a closed kitchen is really good.
Oh she's wonderful. Totally deserves her lovely appartment and her privacy.
1,760$ is the price for the female in the picture?
Ok I’m becoming a content creator on top of my full time job…. This one job paying the bills is for the birds!
I always love seeing STLiens doing big things. Congratulations on all of Alexis's achievements! Good luck with her future endeavors
This is cute and very affordable!
Affordable???
@@MeredithHammett Yes, very affordable!
@@MeredithHammett you don't know NYC - this is definitely affordable with the size, amenities, and location. Easily could be 2500 or 3k.
DO ME NEXT I PAY 1500 in SEATTLE FOR A PENTHOUSE
You did a great job with the small space. The design/layout is the best studio ever. I remember my first apt, [ over 50 yrs ago ], it was a studio. I agree the worst thing was having the kitchen sitting there in the living space. I enjoyed your tour. You were delightful. I am 76, yet your "joie de vivre" and confidence reminded me of my younger self.
Have a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous 2022.
lol we can see youre not a plant girl with your fake plant.
Beautiful home, light and airy.
They're watching you! Especialy if you are wearing that dress 😆 But seriously, very nice diggs! Congrat's on creating a space that makes you feel good.
Summer snow roses are my favorite. Girl you have a clean, cozy, and comfortable place. Seven siblings pic😊
Gorgeous space. Very loving and homey.
God bless you and your future!
She has really beautiful hands