living alone diaries: enjoying my solitude, neutral, cozy living room aesthetic and settling in
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- Опубликовано: 29 июл 2023
- hey boos 🫶🏾,
here's to the first two weeks in my new apartment unit. slowly, but surely she's coming together. so far, my vision for my apartment decor theme, which is neutral, cozy and airy is coming together!
big thanks to my ancestors and God for covering me and making sure I have everything i need and more in this new apartment. also, thanks to @castleryus and @luluandgeorgia for gifting me such beautiful statement and quality furniture pieces for my apartment. so much gratitude!
these days, i've been trying to give myself some extra time in the morning to do the ultimate self care, which includes doing my make up everyday. i'm really only doing this as an act to prove to myself that i can prioritize my own self first before the rest of the world. i must admit that doing my makeup in the mornings makes me that much more excited to get out the house, turn on my vlogging camera and do all the things.
but, whew chile. am i the only one that get excruciating menstrual cramps? i can't be the only one. if you have any at-home remedies that you love to help ease the pain, please drop them below-STAT. also, typo: i might have a form of *adenomyosis, which is a form of endometriosis.
life in atlanta still feels pretty slow paced, but maybe it's just what i need right now. learning to lean into this new feeling of a calmed nervous system and not a day to day that feels like chaos.
anyways, i hope your week is going amazing! take care all ways, always. enjoy! xo ❣️
(make sure you watch in 4k, the quality is top tier 🤩)
links to some of my favs mentioned:
💖Dawson Sofa & Ottoman💖:
www.castlery.com/us/products/...
*pillows included with couch :)
💖 Round side table💖:
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💖Moroccan Shag Rug💖:
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💖 Throw blanket💖:
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💖Mirrors💖:
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💖Curtain Essentials💖:
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💖Vaccum💖:
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💖 Previous coffee table💖:
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💖 Stanley Cup💖:
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💖 Updated Makeup Essentials💖:
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💖 Menstrual Bath Routine💖:
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💖 Bamboo Bath Tray💖:
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💖 Skort Outfit Deets💖:
liketk.it/4d80L
💖 Teva Flatform Sandals💖:
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💖 Aritzia Brown Short Set💖:
Shorts: www.aritzia.com/us/en/product...
Tank: www.aritzia.com/us/en/product...
Zip-Up: www.aritzia.com/us/en/product...
💖Current Skin Care Essentials💖:
liketk.it/47ZK1
this video is NOT sponsored, all opinions are my own.
let's connect on social ✨:
instagram: / amanirakeia
tiktok: / amanirakeia
twitter: / amanirakeia
💌 for collaborations & inquiries, email: amanirakeia@gmail.com
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camera: Sony ZV-1 & iPhone 13 Pro Max
editing software: Final Cut Pro X
music: Soundcloud & Epidemic Sounds
#livingalone #vlog #neutraldecor 
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Amani girllll, yeah I can totally feel the upgraded vibration in your energy. Your content is always beautiful, however I feel the difference in your energy and new content since moving. You are absolutely where you're supposed to be and its amazing to watch! 🌟 so happy for you!
this was the sweetest comment ever. thank you so, so much for seeing all of me. seeing where i've been mentally to now, i do feel so much for free. my nervous system is so much calmer here and i just feel like i'm in a really great floe. thank you, thank you for being here and a part of this wild journey! 🥹💗
Baby girl got her ish together. It’s hard for young adults to afford their own place. Her place is cute.
thank you so, so much my love! 🥰💗
I love that you always use jazz instrumental for your background music ❤️🎶 your videos always feel so calm and soothing 🫶🏽
thank you sooooo much! i love jazz music! it's really helped my mental health a lot and i'm glad it helps makes my videos feel soothing and calming ❤
Bobiesha The Builder has me in stitches 😂🖤💃🏽
LOL i am cryyyyinggggg 🤣 hopefully after this, i don't have to play bobiesha no moreeee i'm TIYAD
you being pissed off at the tiny living room and the architect that designed it reminded me of myself. i’ve said the same thing about what i perceive as design flaws when moving into a new space. your living room turned out great though! it’s a comfy cozy nook.
Bobiesha exuding black girl joy! Lol. So fabulous to see. 🥹 May everything positive and good come your way little sis! Love seeing you in this light ❤
hahaaaa so so joyfullll!! thank you so so much, sis!!
The living room actually looks super cozy to me! You’re probable just not used to it bc youre used to a larger living room. It looks pretty good, Love how your place is coming together. I absolutely loooove your vlogs by the way!
You’re living room looks so cozy. You thought it was too small. It came out just right
thank you so, so much my love! 🥰💗 and you're right, now looking at it i think it's perfect it's just me anyways, lol
Your place turned out absolutely gorgeous! The coziness, the view...i love this for you ❤. You did the work and it was totally worth it. Welcome to Atlanta!!!!!
It is so refreshing to see your home not look like the typical aesthetic. Those cabinets, love!
I LOVE how you always include your ancestors in your statements of gratitude! Go girl!!!
they're always with me and never forgotten! thank you so, so much my love! 🥰💗
The space looks absolutely divine! Giving me inspo for when I redecorate my living room♡
thank you so, so much my love! 🥰💗 can't wait to see how you redecorate!!
Super cute space. Task rabbit is so clutch. I use them all the time. The mirrors looks great
So first of all sis, let me tell you congratulations for your new home. Secondly, let me tell you thank you for the words that nobody, but God himself put into your spirit to share with us. I am in true, believe that I stumbled across this video for a reason. I’m getting ready to move and it will also be an apartment that not only is my dream home, but definitely is more than I have spent on apartment before. I can’t really find any faults and why is not the perfect fit, however, I have been having a bit of anxiety about taking on this new responsibility and trying to figure everything out. The fact that I happened to stumble across this video and hear that message from you really was just confirmation for me to continue to move in faith and know that God has everything in control. I’m glad that I found your channel and look forward to watching more of your content🫶🏾❤
Congrats on the new home! You did amazing! As someone currently in limbo trying to find their dream apartment i appreciate you sharing all the divine alignment and faith. I hope my own comes soon so I can also share 🤎
Everything turned out beautifully Amani 🥰! You got this sweetheart 😘 Your smile lights up your whole living room 😍🌸
thank you so, so much my love! 🥰💗 you're soooo sweet! i'm excited for this new journey!
The vibessssss and consistency we love to see it!! The living room is actually perfect. Definitely good choice with the smaller table to bring another color in. The blessingssss coming through for you is well deserved and it's the new norm!!
thank you so much! definitely working on my consistency for the rest of the year. i think it'll really make all the difference! and i'm so happy i went with the side table as my little coffee table. we had to make it work! lol. cheers to blessings in overflow! ✨
immediate subscriber! love the aesthetic, vibe and mostly your personality!!!!
The living room came out nice. I was stressed at first cause your couch is gorgeous! It all worked out.
lol girrrrrl i was STRESSED myself! i'm so happy it came together nicely!!
Hello 👋 Amani congratulations on your move. The new apartment is coming together beautifully. I can see you have a eye for home decor. You know exactly what's perfect for your living space. 👍 I love decorating also Blessings 💕
Amani, I am a NEW subby and girlee you are flourishing! The interior touch with the mirrors n apartment is so exciting to see! Keep living n loving your best life sis! ❤
sooo nice having you back on sundays
sooooo happy to be back apart of your sunday routineeeee 🥰💗 loveeuuuuu
Amani, where are your oatmeal colored tank and shorts from? 😍
Girl you have amazing super powers. I experienced so many emotions through your music and lighting in your home as well as color choices. It was amazing
awww, this makes me feel so so good!!! the vibes, lighting and music selections were definitely intentional so i'm glad to hear that it's well received from you! thank you so, so much my love! 🥰💗
New subscriber! Love the decor. I might have to borrow this mirror wall idea. Welcome to Atlanta!
I really enjoyed this. Live your best life, girl !!! Much love and thank you for sharing.
Love the energy your vlogs exude. I always feel so relaxed and inspired after watching. Your apartment is beautiful. Enjoy it. You are so deserving.
Yayyyy I’m loving that this move has been so kind to you , you seem so at peace! welcome to Atlanta girrrrl 🤍
This was amazing video! I love the decor and seeing how you did it all! Please take this time to do exactly what you are doing! I enjoyed my late 20s and 30s in my own space ❤
thank you so, so much my love! 🥰💗 this feels really encouraging to hear, definitely going to keep enjoying this chapter of my life!
I love everything about this 🤎 new subbie! Your energy pulled me in 🫶🏾
Such a wonderful living room! You did such a great job ✨
I’m a new subscriber & I absolutely love this video definitely going to watch your previous videos & also congratulations on the new place .
Living room came out sooo cozy , love it 🤎 I do enjoy ur videos. Love & Light to u ✨
New subscriber! Loving your aesthetics, energy and good vibes girl 🫶Welcome to Atlanta!
LOVE your energy!
I love how things are coming together❤
thank you boo!!! can't wait to see youuuuu
Love this vlog. Love that Wakanda is treating you well! And your interior design skills are on point here, you made that tiny living room look amazing. So happy for you and wishing you the best that life has to offer! 💕✨
thank you so, so much my love! 🥰💗 listennnn call me an interior designer OKAYYYY lol. thank you always for the well wishes! it's so, so appreciated ✨
I just want to say I love this life for you! You’re easily my favorite person to watch 💕
Girl this whole video is a vibe 😌💕
awww, thank you so, so much my love! 🥰💗
Awesome video!!! I love your space! God is definitely working in your favor! Blessings to you sis!
thank you so, so much my love! 🥰💗 blessings in overflow, sis!
I love the little nook your living area is in so cozyyyy🥰
I’d like to thank you for being so honest with us, and I wasn’t expecting to hear that you suffer from a form of endo. I do too, finally diagnosed with adenomyosis in March after 10+ years. I 100% understand how hard it can be, it’s a lifelong struggle for sure.
As a side note - the apartment is looking insane, such cozy and comforting vibes I loveee🤍
your videos are so relaxing and inspiring, i cant wait to get my own place💕
Wow, this vlog was so amazing. I took a carpentry class in high school because I love building things and putting them together. You put that couch together amazing. Then you had all the right measurements. Loved all the mirror placements. Hope you had/ have a great experience with the silk press. I agree on hiring someone to do certain things. Overall great vlog, love to see you dancing and excited about decorating.
thank you so, so much my love! 🥰💗 everything fits literally just *right* the silk press was everything! can't wait to share! it feels good to be dancing in true joy and excitement these days :)
New subbie! I love your vibe and apartment. As someone who’s moving into a studio next month, you gave me some inspiration
The way I shrieked seeing that u uploaded!!! 🙌🏾😊 happy Sunday everyone 💖
thank you so, so much my love! 🥰💗 i hope you had the best sundayyyyyy
Hey I’m new to your Channel . I love your vibe and personality. I’m here for it your living room came together, so beautiful.
awwww, thank you so so much for being here! i really appreciate it!!
Grilll, you really pulled it together. The space is so cozy, good vibes.
the vibes were soooo good w this one omg
thank you so, so much my love! 🥰💗
I love your energy jezzzz💕
Firstly, your living room looks amazing. You really did that and made it work. I don't know what your plans are with your office space but maybe when you feel you need a little more space in the living room, you can place the ottoman there (in the office) to create some sort of cozy corner with some cushions and a throw or something. Either way, you've made the space work for you. That side table is EVERYTHING!!! THE MIRRORS AND CURTAINS, PERFECTION!!! I absolutely love what you're doing to the space. I really enjoyed this vlog. It's really nice to see you be intentional about this move and transition. Wishing you more blessings in this season of your life . Much Love, from South Africa!!!
OMG!! i was thinking that once i finally put my office space together. it could be nice for a cute little cozy corner. we're on the same wave length! i love it, lol. thank you so, so much my love! 🥰💗 here's to more blessings!! thank you for watchinggggg
As someone still working on moving, THIS WAS SUPER EXCITING TO WATCH!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️I love this transformation Amani!!!
I love how the living room is looking! So beautiful❤
thank you sooooo much! can't wait to add plants, warm/soft lighting and all the things. but baby steps, lolll
@@AmaniRakeia lol yes please. I’m here for all of it. Baby steps🤗
Gorgeous apartment 😍, most definitely obsessed with the mirrors 🤍
thank you so, so much my love! 🥰💗 they're my fave part about the living room
The black skirt in the beginning is so so cute sis. Yassssssssss. It’s definitely evening
Hey Amani! Girl I have been eating Chipotle for three days now! That new Pastor chicken is good darn good! You have such a glow...so pretty!! love love love your kitchen! Okay...I love everything about your new apartment! THAT BATHROOM CLIP OMG! SO RELAXING! The living room is most definitely aesthetically pleasing and beautiful! Loved this vlog!
hiiii boo!! girrrrl, i do NOT like chipotle, but this place Gusto here is scrumptious!! aww, thank you! i really feel like the change in environment and new city is helping with my glow honestly. 🌟 i cannot wait to decorate the second bathroom and make it feel even more cozy for my bubble baths!
the living room is a work in progress, but i love her so far!! thank youuuuu 🥰
I'm in the process of remodeling my space and this video really helped! Let me download Task Rabbit because I was over here stressed out lol.. Love your videos & energy 🖤🖤🖤
Love the mirror wall!!! ❤
thank you babessssss 💗
Your home is coming together very nice keep going girl you doing a great job at getting back on your feet 😊❤❤
Thank you🫶🏾 for being here🥰
Loveee the sofa!
Looking lovely 🌹
thanks for sharing your lovely cozy home 🤗
thank you so, so much my love! 🥰💗
I’m loving it babygirl you make the Aunties Proud out here
Love your vlogs. ❤❤ you're so beautiful. I'm loving your style!
awww, so so sweet! thank you so muchhhh 🥰💗
Love your apartment, love the way you set up your living room, its yours , and its super cute. Heck i didnt know there was an app for someone to help hang things up, I'm out of tha loop lol😂❤
loll Task Rabbut has been so helpful! you should look into it and thank you so, so so much!
I'm a new subscriber and I luv your energy! Yessss Amani let the girls know about that favor because all over you. 🙌🤩🧡... Thanks for sharing!
awww, thank you so much for being here and welcomeeeee. favor is truly all over me. so much gratitude! 💗
It came together nicely. And I suffer from endometriosis as well. So I completely understand what you’re going through. Hugs 🩷
Hey Amani! New subbie here 🫶🏾 I have been binging your content, I love it here ❤ I’m glad you are enjoying ATL and it’s treating you right. I have been here since 2019 from up north (Jersey) as well and it has been a journey but I love it 🥰
aww, thank you so much babes!! 💗
Loved this 💙
i loved in atl like 5 years ago and the chipotle bowl from gusto was my go to omg 😭
Love the new place !
thank you so, so much my love! 🥰💗
I'm so happy for you mani🥺🥺🥺❤️
thank you so, so much my love! 🥰💗
Girl, you look great!!
Congrats on the new place!!!! I think you should put the couch against the window so that it’s a open space or facing the window
Beautiful, you and the ancestors did it. 🤎🤎🤎
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 I love the ambiance
aww, thank you so much babes!! 💗
You did a fantastic job with the living space.
You should definitely try CAVA! A bit more expensive then gusto but still good! Make sure to get the fried pita chips
ouuuuuu, i've heard about CAVA, but i've never tried it before so now i def have to try to see what it's hitting for! lol i'll keep you posted, sis! 🫶🏾
Just beautiful ✨💗
thank you so, so much my love! 🥰💗
Your living room is so nice and cozy!
I’m new here! The apartment came together hunni! I understand about the lighting because we need the good lighting. 😊
aww, thank you so much for being here!! girrrrl, i don't play about my lighting! lolll
Hello, I'm knew to channel.
I'm watching you set up the sofa & table...wondering if maybe placing the sofa against the window would be better for open space & comfort.🤷🏾♀️
Living room looks great
I've missed your vlogs, so glad to see you are back! I do understand why you took a break though.
Love your videos, and your new apartment is coming along nicely. I wonder how the couch would look against the window if it would open up the space a little. Either way, I know you’re going to make it work 😊 and congratulations on your new space. New moves new Content ✨
thank you so, so much my love! 🥰💗 i thought it i put the couch against the window, it would be awkward for my tv having to rotate it and the lighting wouldn't be hitting me when i want to film, but who knows i might switch it up!
Your house is so beautiful, I’ve already moved alone to my very first apartment and all that I can say is that yours is incredibly well design and the distribution of spaces looks good for me. I just thanked God for giving me this opportunity , however, I don’t really like the way its distributed and I’m dealing with that. Haven’t gotten my furniture yet. I’m seriously thinking on contacting a interior designer.
Mis disculpas por errores gramaticales o vocabulario, hablo español y estoy aprendí inglés.
Good bless you all out there🙌🏼
The living room is cute. I love the side table. Have you considered turning the rug so that it fits under all four legs of the couch. I know you said the space was small so didn’t know if the rug fit.
Hey Amani, Apartment Therapy is great for home styling ideas. They have a section called 'small spaces', think it will really give you tons of ideas on how to maximise the space in your living room.
Generally though I would say keep furniture small, minimal and multi-purpose. Instead of a TV maybe invest in a projector that rolls up? And maybe consider small side tables (with storage) instead of a large coffee table?
Love your glasses and your spirit😊❤
Love your Vlogs ❤
thank you so, so much my love! 🥰💗
new subbie love your channel your home is beautiful 🥰
I love the full video.😁
It’s only you so you don’t need an abundance of space i think it’s actually perfect ❤
You're such a beautiful lady with a lot of personality. I'm here for it. Your new place is so nice too. The new state is looking good on you too. You look so happy😊 God please change my location to somewhere beautiful too. Amen.
I'm glad Atlanta is working for you.
LOVED this vlog. Congratulations on the living room, looks great! And shoutout to soft life--taskrabbit for the win, okay!!
My goodness, I love your new home!!!1😍😍😍😍😍 🤍🤍🤍🌷
Your living room is gorgeous sis.
I like your vlogs !
It does look a bit squashed love but it is not horrible and you definitely need both the ottoman AND your coffee table 🩷 I love love it all
thank you soooo much! happy i swapped it for the smaller coffee table to save some space!!