A few *productive* days in my life...fixing apartment design mistakes 🤦🏼‍♀️

A single 30-something attempts to design her new york city apartment... fails... and in this video basically undos everything she did in the last video to try again. In this video we basically fix all my mistakes and just get my life together in general while I'm living alone because i'm physically incapable of asking for help. Okay.... my cats help sometimes but they mostly just sleep. Thanks for watching, fam!!

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[ChelseaCallahan]

Hi!!! Instead of editing the other night, I decided to build a very very very tall cat tree... so the video's a day late 😂but the cat tree is awesome I can't wait for you to see it 🤣Have a great weekend 💘

[bowenbritney]

Loved how easy it was to add the arm rests, such a great reminder that sometimes you just need to step away from a project for a moment instead of continuing to try and frustrate yourself.

[junethiel]

I think your kittens are helping you to approach things in a more relaxed way, and that is why the arms on the couch suddenly were easier to set up. Good job! Remember to be gentle on yourself - yes, it will be good for you to decorate your apartment, but eat the elephant one bite at a time. Focus on completing just one room. Totally. Then decide on the next one. It has taken me nearly 4 years to completely unpack and organize my studio materials and I still have decorating to complete. What is the rush? Just enjoy the journey and the process, like a wise person once said: patience - in time, the grass becomes milk!

[kathy]

I appreciate your comments about what a healthy body allows you to do. Such a great reminder to be grateful. Carolyn Winkler and Kristin McGowan both have really great decorating channels too. They both give lots of doable tips and Carolyn is hilarious. Congrats on the couch arms. I understand that feeling of accomplishment!

[laurac]

Hi Chelsea, the decorating is going great. I love the arms on the sofa -- it's so much better. Take your time and don't stress decorating. Only buy stuff you love. I would skip the carpet in the bedroom though, especially with the cats. If you want carpet under foot when you wake, then just get a runner -- like 2 or 3 feet wide with the right length, then you can clean easily under the bed. I love watching your videos though, thanks for sharing 🙂

[ladydi]

Chelsea You are the captain of your ship, do what makes you happy and don't worry about pleasing other people! You are the person living there, find things that make you happy and hang them or put them where you want. Trust yourself!

[StefanieHurtado]

the way you blew Delilah off the mattress 😂 and the music during the TJ's haul. so good!

[fionasimagination]

It's lovely that you are aware of the great gift of a working body❤ I have been bedridden since I turned 17. I can't even sit up in bed by myself. I hate being a burden to my also disabled mother. She is dying of Alzheimers and apart from being heartbroken, I am also exceptionally afraid of what will happen to me after she is gone. I have no one but her and no money.
It is extremely frustrating not to be able to take care of yourself. I was always a very independent and hands on person before I became a cripple. Now I just try to make as little work as possible. At least I can still help my mother with things like bills and ordering online, setting up the Internet etc. everything I can do lying down.
But I still feel so useless!

[chiamika]

Alexander Gater is a must watch! She would say to take your time…first start off with a Pinterest mood board. That will get you to understand what you actually like, and you’ll start to see patterns of your personal style. Then slowly start to incorporate that style by buying or thrifting pieces that match your style bc you absolutely love it. Most importantly…Have Fun! Love your channel!❤

[misciasimmons]

I love how cozy the sofa looks with the arms on. I also loved your joy at being able to put them on! The fact you enjoyed how annoyed some people got from the arms not being on cracked me up! I totally get it! It is your apartment. Do what you want.

[tanyab]

Chelsea you did good today. It says a lot about you that you were able to admit defeat at your decorating ability and heed some guidance and good advice you received from your last video. You’ve made good decisions today. It is better to decide on the basics first. The wallpaper sets the tone for your color palette (and goes nice with your window shades). 
Now your color choice for the rug should complement with your accent wall. Your wall art should be the last item you choose and build over time…don’t try and get everything at once…you’ll get overwhelmed.
Use the color swatches from the paint store to set up your mood board…and since you’re a beginner, stick to one section of the colors. Please don’t put pressure on yourself…one thing at a time. You will do fine. Your cats are so cute! All they need is love, food and a scratching post. Take care.

[hellomarjory]

I’d definitely recommend a more down to Earth channel for decor inspiration, my pick would be Caroline Winkler! I do like Alexandra but she has a whole team working with her, I don’t see how that would work for a more dyi approach ❤

[katherinew]

I know designing can be a lot but I remember your videos when your now bedroom was literally FULL of boxes. How far you’ve come! I think it makes total sense to have the small room as your bedroom and the big room as your living room. I’m a bedroom-is-for-sleeping kind of person so having extra living/hangout space with great light makes perfect sense to me.

[wifeyp]

I just love the constant interaction that the cats are bringing! They are “all up in your grill” which is fabulous! 😻😻

[Lucy-jdqm]

I feel like since you've gotten the kittens you have been so much more relaxed and generally happier, like every time they pop up I just see ur face brighten and I love it!!

[AS-gjhs]

I AM BEYOND PROUD ABOUT THE ARMS!!!! yaaaay

[sweetmarasme]

the couch was BOTHERING ME SO MUCH i'm SO happy the arms are up it looks so much better and so much cosier an clean and cute i absolutely love it !

[rebeccahelga]

The wallpaper in your bedroom is a total design win! ❤️❤️

[tammyallen]

Love the arms on the sofa so much better! You are doing an amazing job on your apartment. Remember one thing your apartment decor dose not need to be perfect it just needs to be you! Be yourself! ❤😊

[FLORIDAPHOTOGAL]

I have been a longtime fan of Alexandra Gater. They way she pulls thing together is incredible. That was a great haul from Trader Joes. We have one not to far from where I live, but the parking lot is so challenging it keeps me away. Cats on mattresses - is so fun. Love their attitude. Everything is a cat toy. I really liked the purple rug, but I can't wait to see what you choose next.