This is what I did on my patio sliding door. People always turn to look and it was freaking me out. Definitely recommend!! Helps with pets looking outside to bark at people too haha
I was just about to suggest this! I live on the first floor so I have these rainbow prism privacy filters on my windows so I can still let the light in without everyone looking at me
Idk if anyone mentioned it but I think centering the rug (as much as possible) under the bed as apposed to centering it in the room would make it’s feel more balanced because it’s creating a bed “zone” in the room defined by the rug as apposed to the rug trying to encompass the whole room by being centered (which it’s too small for).
tip for the candles if no one has said it: Melt the bottom of them a little with a lighter until its almost dripping and then stick them in the candlesticks, helps them stay there when they dry and harden up so you dont end up knocking them over and setting the house of fire lol
Hi Sarah, just wanted to let you know that your are my absolute favorite comfy youtube - I just love seeing you live your life. Even though I am German/ Russian and our surroundings are different, I somehow feel like our lives, worries and personalities are scaringly similar. It may sound strange, but it gives me peace to know that you are out there. Much love and hugs!
I was just in the process of coming to the comments to tell you that you’re my comfort channel and then I proceeded to see a bunch of other people saying the same thing (guess that’s a true testament to you/your channel lol). There is a lot that feels relatable when watching you, like the slight glimpse of family dynamics you experienced/your upbringing - it just really feels familiar. We only see so little, but I can’t help but feel that it seems extremely evident that you’re an amazing mom and it makes me really happy for you and your little family. Hope everything has been working itself out since your update video - you truly deserve it. 🖤
Crazy to think that I found this channel like 10 years ago when I just started college and wanted to find a Make-up video for my first house party ever. And now we’re all so grown up
i really love your cleaning/decluttering/decorating videos. and also i think you have a really unique taste, not like other youtubers with their ikea or soulless white aesthetic. i really enjoy this video 👍🏻👍🏻
Your videos are such a comfort watch for me. They’re so satisfying and inspiring to watch but also feel so real and intimate like we’re your friend helping you clean
it's only 64 degrees in my very messy home and I'm watching this cuddled up with my 3 month old (well, he's looking at his little book of fuzzy animals) with a mug of tea and my cat is here too. SO COZY!
Some ideas: move rug closer to window so its centered under bed not offset toward bathroom; definitely recommend another touch lamp on your nightstand to bookend the look; maybe put up some of ur art above the bed!
the stack of mail on the nearest piece of furniture to the front door is the most relatable thing in this video (as someone who has unpacked boxes from LAST MAY in my apartment)
I’ve been rewatching a lot of your organizing videos and when I saw this new upload it made me genuinely so happy. I look forward to watching it for even more inspiration. I am a lurker at heart and not much of a commenter but I just want to say how much I appreciate how genuine and lovely you are. Thank you.
I had a crib and my youngest son really hated it. He preferred sleeping in the pack and play. Those things are amazing. Whoever invented them needs to win the Noble Prize. Seriously.
I got one of those slim shoe cabinets that you mount on the wall, and honestly it’s been such a game changer for my tiny entryway. We put mail in a bin on top of it, and it fits 8-10 pairs of shoes! I see them all the time on FB marketplace.
Hi Sarah! I think many people have told you this, but I'm so in love with all your videos; I've been watching for a long time and love seeing your growth. I love that your videos are just like hanging out with a friend. You have such a calm and sweet personality, and I'm always happy to see new videos of you. I hope you're doing better❤❤
Your life aligns with mine in so many aspects. My fathers passing, an unorganized life that needs some handling.. this came right as a rain. A motivation for me to tackle the mess in my life.
been following you so long and always love these videos the most! can’t wait to see you decorate for fall, and it’s awesome to see you enjoying motherhood 🥹 thank you for sharing your life with us! 🧡
I'm so happy you're doing fall content ❤🥰 it's my favorite season, really the besf time of the year! I'm also over summer and already thinking about the coziness of winter! Also the lamp in the dining room ✨️💯 so cozy
Have you considered adding a hook and mail catcher to the small wall in your dining room? It could really help make things look tidier. Love your videos and I'm looking forward to more fall and Halloween content.
I know this video is a couple of weeks old now so it might not get seen but here's a couple of tips I've learned for simple changes to help a space. 1. Put a small tray or doormat in that gap where you keep the shoes, it will give it a "home" AND it tricks our brains into seeing one item (tray of shoes) instead of like 4 individual shoes. 2. Watch Cas from Clutterbug talk about paper organisation; a couple of magazine racks on the wall above the shoes are a great catch area for mail. 3. I agree with the comment saying to frost your window 4. There are cord tidy things you can get to stick to the back of toasters etc, you could stick a couple to the back of the TV to wind the cords up and out the way, there's also nice round cord channels you can stick to your wall and paint the same colour to make them "disappear" 5. Centre the rug under the bed, it will create a "sleeping zone" and leave a gap for the walkway to the bathroom and cupboard (watch Dear Modern for his 'energy paths' advice)
The apartment looks great! It’s so hard keeping your home child friendly and not a complete mess with a little one - it does get better as they get older though! Can’t wait to see the bedroom and balcony decorated for fall/Halloween - I’ve always lived in houses (in the uk) and wanted a balcony to decorate so I love seeing those 🖤🎃🖤
This was so cozy but also motivating to watch! I wonder if you'd like the bedroom rug better if it was longways instead of sideways and centered under the bed? Excited to see how everything keeps coming together!
I absolutely love when you post these kinds of videos (but of course I love every upload!). This upload definitely brightened up my day after having a not so fun procedure this morning. It was also fun to see Fern, she is adorable!
Just wanted to say what you refer to as your useful junk basket is what I put my mail in. My basket is just larger (thrifted it) . The lid is what brings me JOY!! I do not have to see the junk mail. LOL!
Love it!! An entryway idea is that you could get like a shoe/coatrack combo that way there's a place for the shoes and also your bags and coats in colder months. And for the window in the dining room looking out to the common area you could get one of those frosted contact paper sheets for privacy but still let the light in! Can't wait for the decor video!
Maybe on the bottom shelf of the tv stand put a woven basket with ferns lil toys (if you want to fill the spot lol) but these types of videos tho Definitely gets me inspired to organize
Sarah!!! Try using a catchall dish/decorative plate to put your mail in. That way it can still be functional, the mail is still by the door where you need it to be, but it looks purposeful and pretty because of the decorative container! That's my favorite way to add beauty to functional spaces lately. (P.s. I love you so much I've been watching you for years you're the reason I love horror movies
You should be so proud of yourself. I know how hard it is to keep up on the house when you have a little one. And I also know the whole, "I need to get my shit together, this needs to be a home" feeling. It hit me hard a couple of years ago because it was all just so, bland. We had nothing fun or cozy. It's amazing the wonders a cozy home does for your mental health!
thank you so much for this video sarah! I have been dealing with long covid and a chronic illness diagnosis this year and my flat is so untidy as I have been too ill to clean. I'm finally feeling slightly better and do a tiny bit each day, watching this video has made me feel so much better, like i'm not abnormal for not staying on top of it all the time, and I loved cleaning along with you
I am really happy to watch and see how you are doing with the new baby. I too am a horror fan, love metal and rock music, have a new baby and sometimes struggle with getting things together. It's nice to see someone in my shoes, just makes you feel a little less lonely as a woman ❤
always love seeing you in my feed! ❤ would recommend getting a hanging letter holder that has some hooks on the bottom to store your diaper bag! would free up that counter space in the dining room to decorate 😊
If you tilt the blinds in that dining room window upward you could at Least get a little light without people being able to see in. We do that with a weird window we have too. Or put a sheer curtain there.
I have that same pack and play! I leave it at work for when I’m doing things either before or after work in my classroom, or on professional development days so she can hang out with me.
For cords, you can gel peel and stick channels that the cords go inside (kinda like a huge square straw?) You can paint it with the same paint you used on the wall, that way they blend in !
Buy and place one more ikea floor black lamp on the other side where your table is that way it's in 2 corners making it more mood lighting and completing that corner 😊 good idea on putting all the mail into a container so it doesn't creep all over the space.👍 If you want also add strip lighting to the back of your furniture pieces. This adds lighting without adding more lamps and such.
i love how this is coming along!! im inspired to work on getting my own crap together for a change maybe that will throw off the chaotic energy i am getting from my living space. also! ur diaper bag, idk how u feel about hangers but i really like using the removable sturdy hangers you can get at the store that dont damage the walls, maybe if you dont want to have the bag sitting you can hang it on the wall near the exit or where your shoe rack was? plus if you dont like it, its easy to remove. i already apologize for the unsolicited internet person advice im self aware and cringe afjkskdafds but fr the green color im LOVING for ur bag!!
PS the bedroom rug looks great, just center the bed on the rug. It doesn't matter so much that the bed is off-center, if anything the way it was placed at the end is only accentuating that. Make it so both bedsides are even :)
Hi Sarah, have you thought of placing a hook near the door and hanging Feen’s diaper bag on it? Just a thought. I love how your apartment is coming together.
Thanks for sharing your living space with us. I was wondering if you could do some baby related videos such as any sleep struggles you may have had (ie: night sleep, nap transitions). Would also love to hear about if you’ve started solids or purées for Fern. Maybe some of her fave toys or other baby items that you can recommend? Your daughter doesn’t need to be included in the video, but I’d love to just hear you talk about some of this baby stuff 😊
Can't wait to see the Halloween decor situation! After looks great, I always feel like a failure because my house often looks like the before and I don't even have a baby! Now that I'm done with law school I'm slowly chipping away at the clutter.
Tip for cord organization: hang a large extension cord behind the tv! I have this in my house to hide all the cords for speakers, consoles etc. As long as it's secure you should have no issues. 🎉
Girl I feel the clutter struggle😩 it’s so hard with babies and toddlers but hey good job tho! Some progress everyday is better than nothing. Fern is looking so adorable❤
So about the window, what if you put the stickers that reflect light and create rainbows and stuff on, so you have light but people can't see inside?! You can put them on the outside too if needed, dunno!
have you thought about putting frosted contact paper over the window? That way you can open the shade for some natural light without anyone seeing in
This is what I did on my patio sliding door. People always turn to look and it was freaking me out. Definitely recommend!! Helps with pets looking outside to bark at people too haha
I came to the comments to suggest the same thing. Yeah contact frosted window or like a fun stained glass contact paper window.
Definitely!
I was just about to suggest this! I live on the first floor so I have these rainbow prism privacy filters on my windows so I can still let the light in without everyone looking at me
Yes, I was going to say the same thing. The window privacy film❤
Idk if anyone mentioned it but I think centering the rug (as much as possible) under the bed as apposed to centering it in the room would make it’s feel more balanced because it’s creating a bed “zone” in the room defined by the rug as apposed to the rug trying to encompass the whole room by being centered (which it’s too small for).
tip for the candles if no one has said it: Melt the bottom of them a little with a lighter until its almost dripping and then stick them in the candlesticks, helps them stay there when they dry and harden up so you dont end up knocking them over and setting the house of fire lol
Hi Sarah, just wanted to let you know that your are my absolute favorite comfy youtube - I just love seeing you live your life. Even though I am German/ Russian and our surroundings are different, I somehow feel like our lives, worries and personalities are scaringly similar. It may sound strange, but it gives me peace to know that you are out there. Much love and hugs!
that's so lovely 🥰 i feel like it's one of the most wholesome effects the internet can have
I was just in the process of coming to the comments to tell you that you’re my comfort channel and then I proceeded to see a bunch of other people saying the same thing (guess that’s a true testament to you/your channel lol). There is a lot that feels relatable when watching you, like the slight glimpse of family dynamics you experienced/your upbringing - it just really feels familiar. We only see so little, but I can’t help but feel that it seems extremely evident that you’re an amazing mom and it makes me really happy for you and your little family. Hope everything has been working itself out since your update video - you truly deserve it. 🖤
Crazy to think that I found this channel like 10 years ago when I just started college and wanted to find a Make-up video for my first house party ever. And now we’re all so grown up
You are such a comfort channel for me good work!!!🖤
this is the kind of motivation I need to get off my butt and clean my own house!
a basket for the mail would be perfect ! and for the diaper bag, you can put a vintage looking hook on the wall for it !
So excited for Halloween decorating videos!! ❤
we just put a floor lamp in our dining room too and the cozy vibes are immaculate!!
Yay! I love your lifestyle channel soo much! I don’t even care what you’re doing, I just love watching! So excited for your decorating videos!
Always appreciate how real you are it is a breath of fresh air
i really love your cleaning/decluttering/decorating videos. and also i think you have a really unique taste, not like other youtubers with their ikea or soulless white aesthetic. i really enjoy this video 👍🏻👍🏻
“The whole time” Mrs. doubtfire reference killed me 😂😂😂
Your videos are such a comfort watch for me. They’re so satisfying and inspiring to watch but also feel so real and intimate like we’re your friend helping you clean
Absolutely love these homey, chill videos. You are the coziest, Sarah! Hope you and the fam are doing well ♥️
it's only 64 degrees in my very messy home and I'm watching this cuddled up with my 3 month old (well, he's looking at his little book of fuzzy animals) with a mug of tea and my cat is here too. SO COZY!
Sounds like the dream 😍☺️
Some ideas: move rug closer to window so its centered under bed not offset toward bathroom; definitely recommend another touch lamp on your nightstand to bookend the look; maybe put up some of ur art above the bed!
Fern is so cute I'm dyinggggg ❤
the stack of mail on the nearest piece of furniture to the front door is the most relatable thing in this video (as someone who has unpacked boxes from LAST MAY in my apartment)
I’ve been rewatching a lot of your organizing videos and when I saw this new upload it made me genuinely so happy. I look forward to watching it for even more inspiration. I am a lurker at heart and not much of a commenter but I just want to say how much I appreciate how genuine and lovely you are. Thank you.
I had a crib and my youngest son really hated it. He preferred sleeping in the pack and play. Those things are amazing. Whoever invented them needs to win the Noble Prize. Seriously.
the two-toned vase with the eucalyptus would begreat on your dining table. Just one piece with green elements - easy to clean and beautiful.
I got one of those slim shoe cabinets that you mount on the wall, and honestly it’s been such a game changer for my tiny entryway. We put mail in a bin on top of it, and it fits 8-10 pairs of shoes! I see them all the time on FB marketplace.
Hi Sarah! I think many people have told you this, but I'm so in love with all your videos; I've been watching for a long time and love seeing your growth. I love that your videos are just like hanging out with a friend. You have such a calm and sweet personality, and I'm always happy to see new videos of you. I hope you're doing better❤❤
Your life aligns with mine in so many aspects. My fathers passing, an unorganized life that needs some handling.. this came right as a rain. A motivation for me to tackle the mess in my life.
been following you so long and always love these videos the most! can’t wait to see you decorate for fall, and it’s awesome to see you enjoying motherhood 🥹 thank you for sharing your life with us! 🧡
excited to see bedroom and balcony area be decorated!! i’m so jealous of your view looking at the trees, that would the perfect place to read ❤
I'm so happy you're doing fall content ❤🥰 it's my favorite season, really the besf time of the year! I'm also over summer and already thinking about the coziness of winter!
Also the lamp in the dining room ✨️💯 so cozy
Have you considered adding a hook and mail catcher to the small wall in your dining room? It could really help make things look tidier. Love your videos and I'm looking forward to more fall and Halloween content.
Yes, large art or tapestry over the dining room window would look amazing :)
for the TV cables, you can get cable holders that stick to the underside of the table! then you just tuck them in so they stay out of the way
You are my comfort RUclipsr! Was so excited to see a new vlog! Love how your space is turning out so far! ❤
I know this video is a couple of weeks old now so it might not get seen but here's a couple of tips I've learned for simple changes to help a space.
1. Put a small tray or doormat in that gap where you keep the shoes, it will give it a "home" AND it tricks our brains into seeing one item (tray of shoes) instead of like 4 individual shoes.
2. Watch Cas from Clutterbug talk about paper organisation; a couple of magazine racks on the wall above the shoes are a great catch area for mail.
3. I agree with the comment saying to frost your window
4. There are cord tidy things you can get to stick to the back of toasters etc, you could stick a couple to the back of the TV to wind the cords up and out the way, there's also nice round cord channels you can stick to your wall and paint the same colour to make them "disappear"
5. Centre the rug under the bed, it will create a "sleeping zone" and leave a gap for the walkway to the bathroom and cupboard (watch Dear Modern for his 'energy paths' advice)
The apartment looks great! It’s so hard keeping your home child friendly and not a complete mess with a little one - it does get better as they get older though! Can’t wait to see the bedroom and balcony decorated for fall/Halloween - I’ve always lived in houses (in the uk) and wanted a balcony to decorate so I love seeing those 🖤🎃🖤
Getting home from working late and there's a home cleaning and organizing video? We love to see it!
you did that! mounting the tv will be so nice with all the surface room available for decor. fern is sooo cute 🥺
This was so cozy but also motivating to watch! I wonder if you'd like the bedroom rug better if it was longways instead of sideways and centered under the bed? Excited to see how everything keeps coming together!
I absolutely love when you post these kinds of videos (but of course I love every upload!). This upload definitely brightened up my day after having a not so fun procedure this morning. It was also fun to see Fern, she is adorable!
Thanks for keeping me company during my nighttime routine 💜
Just wanted to say what you refer to as your useful junk basket is what I put my mail in. My basket is just larger (thrifted it) . The lid is what brings me JOY!! I do not have to see the junk mail. LOL!
I liked the Mrs. Doubtfire reference haha my sister does that all the time! "The whole time, the whole time!"
Hey, from my huge experience in interior decor (some years playing the Sims haha) I find it better to center the rug with the bed rather than the room
if you don't need constant access to the tv cords you can get a cord cover that sticks to the wall ☺️ they're sleek and cheap! 💜
Comfort for me too ❤ I have been watching for 13 years when you had a curtain (?) behind you! Loved the video
Love it!! An entryway idea is that you could get like a shoe/coatrack combo that way there's a place for the shoes and also your bags and coats in colder months. And for the window in the dining room looking out to the common area you could get one of those frosted contact paper sheets for privacy but still let the light in! Can't wait for the decor video!
You could find a cute hook to install on the wall where the shoe rack used to be and use that to hang your bag.
Maybe on the bottom shelf of the tv stand put a woven basket with ferns lil toys (if you want to fill the spot lol) but these types of videos tho
Definitely gets me inspired to organize
Sarah!!! Try using a catchall dish/decorative plate to put your mail in. That way it can still be functional, the mail is still by the door where you need it to be, but it looks purposeful and pretty because of the decorative container! That's my favorite way to add beauty to functional spaces lately. (P.s. I love you so much I've been watching you for years you're the reason I love horror movies
You should be so proud of yourself. I know how hard it is to keep up on the house when you have a little one. And I also know the whole, "I need to get my shit together, this needs to be a home" feeling. It hit me hard a couple of years ago because it was all just so, bland. We had nothing fun or cozy. It's amazing the wonders a cozy home does for your mental health!
Yessss fall Sarah content! And a declutter at that! Here for it
The rug in the bedroom looks beautiful!
definitely saw the candle fallover coming, i audibly gasped 😂 cant wait to see the halloween decor!!
thank you so much for this video sarah! I have been dealing with long covid and a chronic illness diagnosis this year and my flat is so untidy as I have been too ill to clean. I'm finally feeling slightly better and do a tiny bit each day, watching this video has made me feel so much better, like i'm not abnormal for not staying on top of it all the time, and I loved cleaning along with you
I am really happy to watch and see how you are doing with the new baby. I too am a horror fan, love metal and rock music, have a new baby and sometimes struggle with getting things together. It's nice to see someone in my shoes, just makes you feel a little less lonely as a woman ❤
always love seeing you in my feed! ❤ would recommend getting a hanging letter holder that has some hooks on the bottom to store your diaper bag! would free up that counter space in the dining room to decorate 😊
If you tilt the blinds in that dining room window upward you could at Least get a little light without people being able to see in. We do that with a weird window we have too. Or put a sheer curtain there.
Living for all the helpful tips in the comments. Learning so much. Thanks for this cozy video Sarah!
The view from this new place is to die for!! 😍
I have that same pack and play! I leave it at work for when I’m doing things either before or after work in my classroom, or on professional development days so she can hang out with me.
You could put the rug in the same direction as the bed. And you can make it come out a little further at the foot of the bed.
For cords, you can gel peel and stick channels that the cords go inside (kinda like a huge square straw?) You can paint it with the same paint you used on the wall, that way they blend in !
The look on your face when the candle fell is just priceless. I loved that you kept it in the video cos that's just life! 😂❤
absolutely love all your videos but videos like these are just so relaxing and real
Buy and place one more ikea floor black lamp on the other side where your table is that way it's in 2 corners making it more mood lighting and completing that corner 😊 good idea on putting all the mail into a container so it doesn't creep all over the space.👍 If you want also add strip lighting to the back of your furniture pieces. This adds lighting without adding more lamps and such.
i love how this is coming along!! im inspired to work on getting my own crap together for a change maybe that will throw off the chaotic energy i am getting from my living space. also! ur diaper bag, idk how u feel about hangers but i really like using the removable sturdy hangers you can get at the store that dont damage the walls, maybe if you dont want to have the bag sitting you can hang it on the wall near the exit or where your shoe rack was? plus if you dont like it, its easy to remove. i already apologize for the unsolicited internet person advice im self aware and cringe afjkskdafds but fr the green color im LOVING for ur bag!!
I watched this while downsizing my dresser drawers. Yay :)
As someone who just moved in at a new apartment in my senior year of college I feel the struggle it's really fun to actually organize and unpack
Yay I’m so excited for fall!! Your vids are apart of my fall happiness
Can’t wait to see what you do with the patio and dining area
PS the bedroom rug looks great, just center the bed on the rug. It doesn't matter so much that the bed is off-center, if anything the way it was placed at the end is only accentuating that. Make it so both bedsides are even :)
Hi Sarah, have you thought of placing a hook near the door and hanging Feen’s diaper bag on it? Just a thought. I love how your apartment is coming together.
These videos are so satisfying!!!
you could put one of those window frosting stickers over the window
Fern was so funny to me! She looked HYPNOTIZED 😂
What about a little wall basket for mail? Gets it off the table and there are some super cute ones!
Watched this as I cleaned my house too- such a nice and cozy video.
Try an electrical box for the tv cords, looks so much nicer!
Thanks for sharing your living space with us.
I was wondering if you could do some baby related videos such as any sleep struggles you may have had (ie: night sleep, nap transitions). Would also love to hear about if you’ve started solids or purées for Fern. Maybe some of her fave toys or other baby items that you can recommend? Your daughter doesn’t need to be included in the video, but I’d love to just hear you talk about some of this baby stuff 😊
Oh I see the Uglies series!! Love the first book so much!
i love videos like this!! and i can’t wait for the fall decor video! 👀
Abandoned hoarder house would be a vibe!
i have the exact same depeche mode shirt!! anyways this video is inspiring me to tackle my depression apartment
love these kinds of videos! I watch your halloween decoration videos every year now lol
Can't wait to see the Halloween decor situation! After looks great, I always feel like a failure because my house often looks like the before and I don't even have a baby! Now that I'm done with law school I'm slowly chipping away at the clutter.
Thanks for another great video Sarah!
The designated junk drawers and junk basket made me crack up
I think i would add some faux stained glass window plastic on that window. Thanks for the cozy video!
Tip for cord organization: hang a large extension cord behind the tv! I have this in my house to hide all the cords for speakers, consoles etc. As long as it's secure you should have no issues. 🎉
Girl I feel the clutter struggle😩 it’s so hard with babies and toddlers but hey good job tho! Some progress everyday is better than nothing. Fern is looking so adorable❤
For the haunted bathroom - that weird energy is definitely that ceiling light. Put a cozy lamp instead 😇
I literally love the idea of a picture over the window tbh 😂
You are doing awesome!!
Yess someone I can relate to who likes slipknot too
So about the window, what if you put the stickers that reflect light and create rainbows and stuff on, so you have light but people can't see inside?! You can put them on the outside too if needed, dunno!
You could always get a cute wall hook for your diaper bag ☺️
yessss i love this type of content
Omg i love the Depeche Mode shirt!!!
Dont know if you rent or not, but a little shelf with hooks underneath could work for your post and bag?