I Live In A Box Truck | The New Homesmiths | Apartment Therapy

[@daniel_baylis]

“The power is in the doing - even when it’s really scary.” So lovely to meet Summer.

[@mickeyrosa7226]

Really people? Who disliked this video? I love Summer's philosophy of life. She has a vision and she is trying to fulfill it on her own terms. We need more teachers like here who enjoy teaching because the students will enjoy learning. I hope she gets to live her dream and I truly like this video especially because of the little illustrations and her desire to try and build this herself which will give her much satisfaction. Good luck Summer, hope to see the finished product.

[@normac9931]

Oh my gosh i didnt want this video to end! What a cool and peaceful soul to have featured. I bet shes an amazing teacher! As an artist/ diy entrepreneur myself ...I just cant say enough about how inspired i became just watching in this short amount of time. Wow ! ❤❤❤

[@mochibunnies]

I love her positive spirit! Please do an updated video on her finished home. 💜

[@JasonAbbeyLMP]

OMG I’M OBSESSED WITH THE AWESOME SOUL!!! You’re a freaking RockStarr. Thank you for shining your light and I love the vision of your land project in Cali. I see it happening for you. Loooove!

[@burney6211]

I absolutely love and admire your spirit! At the ripe old age of 70, I wish I had been half as confident, self-aware and determined. I like the path you have chosen.

[@SummerSeeking]

burney6211 aww thank you much! Reading through the comments and I’m really floored by how kind everyone’s words are!

[@jenniferl3115]

Apartment Therapy, this Homesmith series is fantastic. I’m inspired, I’m crying, I’m grinning from ear to ear, and I love the way you’ve included so many voices. I can’t wait to see more; thank you for creating incredible content.

[@myke415]

Summer Winston, if you are reading this I think you are absolutely incredible. I love your can do anything spirit and willingness to face uncertainty on your path. I have lived a similar path. It’s the path of authenticity and self actualization....wishing you strength and positivity. M

[@SummerSeeking]

Myke Reilly thank you so much! I am reading and I appreciate your kindness.

[@anderia8]

How absolutely uncanny that I just happened to search this and find Summer, incredible. I wish you well, such a beautiful soul...

[@cussot]

What an inspiring woman - I'm glad the nameless educational institution had the good sense to give Ms Winston the job!

[@tamirule4216]

Summer is tiny but mighty 🤙🏼 Summer is inspirational and fearless 🤩

[@candymcclure2476]

I really admire you. Such fulfilled ambition is a rarity. I made what family and friends thought was a crazy decision. I bought an Amish built shed and made it into a wonderful home. I don't owe anything anymore. I am 76. I wish I would have had your knowledge and ability 50 years ago. Keep up with your dreams. God Bless you, Gramma Candy

[@eca2641]

She spoke all the words! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 This is what it is. 100%. I haven't jived with anyone in this community so specifically and yet our situations are so different. Perfectly articulated and I'm so glad there's someone else out there feeling these things and making it happen. The making it happen part is so surreal. 🌺

[@kollagebeats]

Great energy, beautiful personality! Also, love the poc representation for this lifesstyle, more please!

[@deathuponusalll]

djkollage this!!

[@carkirsch77]

I am with you Djkollage! What a beautiful joyful woman! I wonder how is she doing now in August 2020!

[@raybran7865]

@@carkirsch77 she has her own KZbin channel

[@kizzyfoward]

@@raybran7865 what is it?

[@ljss123]

What a beautiful person with a joyful spirit.

[@jamiesmith1343]

Good for you Summer, Good luck, using the gifts God gave you and passing it on is what life is supposed to be, so proud of you girl!

[@Greeningermany]

What an amazingly beautiful person...and I am not talking about how gorgeous she looks. She has such a wonderful soul and I would love to have the chance to take one of her classes, she seems like such an inspiring teacher, and those are just one of the best things in life...to have an amazing teacher who inspires you to then go on and do and learn and teach yourself more. I wish her all the most wonderful things in her future. Cheers

[@leeannrorex1509]

What a cool woman! Really encouraging attitude and outlook. Her story inspires me to change my outlook on all sorts of areas of my own life.

[@germaineludik]

Wow. For me, this video was more about this lovely persons' attitude and energy. I found myself smiling throughout the whole video and even shed a tear !

[@radicafantasy6887]

she's awesome, and here's me trying to figure out, and procrastinating, how I'm gonna replace the silicone around my bath tub.

[@ForeverEclectic]

This video was so calming...awesome cinematography:) I love your outlook.

[@MunkiMugr7]

Yeeeeesssss! Representing more POC in the tiny home/converted van lifestyle! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@MysCathy]

She's absolutely beautiful. I'd love to follow her journey. 💜

[@conniem4183]

Super cool truck ❤️ thank you for sharing it. And thank you for not bashing California. Especially since you are a transplant. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard people from other places dump all kinds of hate on Californians, and they’ve never even been here. You get it.....you’re a keeper 😎

[@intricatelytangled]

This is going to be so cool when finished. Please send updates.

[@demofactory]

Summer has the best and most positive attitude towards life. Wish I could tell her that in person.

[@ShawnVanden]

Very inspiring, she hopefully will encourage others to strike out to pursue their passions like Summer does! You Go girl !

[@lindaeubanks-mccormick2090]

I totally admire her. Super amazing, strong young woman. A real inspiration to all women young and old!

[@bk4of4]

That was so awesome!!! Thanks A.T. for something different and so real. I love her spirit and hope you also show her completed project . Happy Journeys Lady

[@michelepaccione8806]

I look forward to seeing the finished product...looks great so far!

[@anakirola9204]

Wow she is a beautiful spirit! So much positive energy! Tx for your share of her story. I’m sure she will accomplish her dreams and goals ❤️👏

[@jedics1]

It was the perfect time to see this video, I just bought a truck and am going through the same feeling as her of being a bit overwhelmed because my truck is actually a similar design but even bigger. Oh well what else am I going to do, sit here and watch other ppl do it :)

[@michelerichardson4375]

Beautiful!! Waiting for the FINISHED TRUCK PLEASE?! Would love to see it because I think it will be as BEAUTIFUL AS YOU SUMMER! You go gurl. :-)

[@b.u.biederbeck3935]

Thank you for sharing - you are a beautiful, inspirational person and watching and listening to you really really made me incredibly happy. Wishing you all the best of success on your journey, and please keep up to date with the progress!

[@nadiacastagno1749]

I want to see the finished truck too!! I love her calm and energy and her projects💖

[@sososanchez3512]

Blessings to you living your dream, Not in a stereotypical box.. I love it🙌👐🙏💝

[@IsidoraSage]

I love your courage! Nothing better than following your dream! I share that passion for teaching.

[@SorayaSun92]

i can't wait to see what she does with the truck. Please do a follow up on this Apartment Therapy.

[@shara-la8629]

I am straight and I'm singing : "...isn't she lovely...isn't she wonderfull..."

[@SummerSeeking]

Shara -La lol i love your comment 😂 so good

[@shara-la8629]

@@SummerSeeking :) I just started to follow you on Instagram where I joined 5days ago (tells you how ancient I am) under harundodesign. Look forward to see how your home turn out. Warm regards - Aleksandra

[@zion-pikin5968]

Summer Winston : Jesus loves you and is coming soon. Repent for the kingdom of God is at hand!

[@marieavila7100]

I was thinking the same thing. She’s such a beautiful soul and that smile is so warm and inviting. Makes me wish we were homies.

[@susanwong1444]

PLEASE follow up with her finished truck! Very inspiring and lovely person.

[@netteleverett4871]

Awesome! Looking forward to the conclusion of this build!✨

[@soSTYLISTICglyni]

Inspiring Black Women. I love it. thank you

[@rachkate76]

Black girl magic.

[@Siasmummy]

Just an inspiring woman period ❤️

[@iamgabriel816]

Oh my gosh! I see your greatness! Thank you for sharing with us. You’re a illuminating the way for me 🤩🤩and so many more! Your video is LITERALLY what I need to see. I’ve been putting together my blue prints for my tiny home. A U-Haul conversion was my idea. It’s nice to see it done and with so much passion! I’m sitting here resonating so much with you spirit, your vision, and desire as I watch your video. “there’s certainty at times and uncertainty at times, and I’m mentally okay with that gray area” I almost did a standing O when I heard this! Yesss indeed, Haha I love it! Keep flowing through this life with that aliveness or awareness, we love to see it!

[@aaronstremmel]

This is inspirational! The dream, the plan, fruition! I want to see more from this amazing lady!!

[@anthonycoca2202]

I wish nothing but the best for this young woman. I wish the world was filled with more people just like her.

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍She is so adorable. I love her thought process, attitude and energy. I hope we get to see the finished tiny house on wheels. I hope she starts a KZbin channel so we can support and follow her journey. Wishing her the absolute best!! 🤗💞🤗

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

Wow! Summer is really an inspiration! You go, girl! 💞

[@jamesfleming6773]

The world needs more people like you,such a positive attitude. You can do it👍😊🇬🇧

[@joniallen6880]

Can not wait to see what this woman accomplishes!

[@Dakotarunner2013]

So impressive. Please do a Part 2!

[@brandysteffen]

Love this! Thanks for sharing and can't wait to see the final product. So impressive doing this alone!!! What an amazing goal.

[@mleolahi80]

She’s frekn awesome 👌🏽 Looking forward to a follow up 😊

[@needbooks234]

What an amazing person Summer is. You have so much courage to do the things you are doing. I can’t wait to see how your box truck looks when it is completed.

[@TiyesArtboard]

OMFGGG ! Ive literally been telling my wife EVERYTHING she just said verbatim for the last year and I’m just now working up the courage to get started . Actually I’m in the middle of binge watching KZbin videos now 😂😪 ! But thank you soOoOo much for sharing -this video has TRULY been inspirational . ❤️❤️❤️

[@PKStefanini]

Best of luck to her. She is what is good about America's youth and future.

[@destaniecarney3945]

Amazing. My gf and I are taking on a 13ft camper. We would love to come see your set up when u get settled. As African American women, taking on these sort of projects is rare. Thanks for inspiration all the way in NC

[@cillamoke]

Wow!! She's amazing!!! Absolutely!!

[@StellaPurple]

Beautiful! I love the simplicity of the materials used.

[@rayrobbins4625]

You have done an incredible job on your truck. Finally someone used metal studs for framing. Very intelligent young lady . May all your hopes and dreams come true .

[@NotoriousCDB]

“The Power is in the doing.” This is the most eloquent understanding of this process. She’s a poet and a pioneer!

[@dsa2591]

You're not homeless, you're "houseless." You're amazing and this is a great home you built!

[@surjeudi2249]

My family and I are on a similar journey. It's nice to see other black people with this mindset. Much love and respect!

[@zenandink3531]

Beautiful!! The truck and the person😊🌻

[@plattbgood]

If you haven't heard this already.... Beautiful, inspiring, and talented! Thats what you are... Thanks for sharing this adventure of yours with us!!! Rob,NH 😎👍

[@hmbee1110]

This was really beautifully produced.

[@LESHAUNWILL]

SHE HAD ME AT THE SWEATSHIRT IN THE BEGINNING... LOVE HER CHARACTER I NEED TO SEE THE FINISHED PRODUCT MORE BTS SUMMER

[@paulsuprono7225]

From not knowing . . . no experience, you've created, formatted a mew chapter of your life ! You're a true motivator . . . . .

[@sundancita]

So great to see Summer and her very positive outlook and interest in engaging with others to make the world better! Really wonderful to see a Black woman represented!

[@kimberlyjeanne9456]

She’s awesome, not only doing this for herself but to teach others as well. 💞

[@mllee2008]

This woman is incredible! I had to edit this after finishing...she is beautiful and inspiring as well!!

[@Latonyazepetoooo]

This sent chills through me. And seeing a black woman was beyond words for me. You make my dream real. I'm obsessed with whole tiny movement and your vision and action pushes me further along the path. I hope you post more . I can't thank you enough.

[@flylittlebirdful]

I moved out on my own and sometimes I feel so unprepared to build and create. Her attitude is of just trying and going for it is so inspiring.

[@miadacus6663]

Anxious to see the your home finished. I love it thus far

[@SweetKel]

I love everything about this and I'm in love with Summer. The filming/editing/music on this story piece is extraordinary. Liked and subscribed.

[@lillygrace902]

Girl you're doing amazing things we are all proud of you!!

[@joselito7776]

What a beautiful and inspiring person.

[@janilyn5165]

“The power is in the doing, even when it’s scary.” I love that phrase. It empowered me to start really going for what makes me happy 😊.

[@katalinavanwinkle329]

That comment just saved my life. "Home is evolutionary." I lost my home to foreclosure and never got over that fear. I'm in a big state of anxiety right now over moving, and that was what I needed to hear. Home evolves.

[@wandaparker9340]

What a Beautiful Story you have to tell! What a wonderful job you did on your Box Truck Home! I love that you said, “When you are scared, The power is in the Doing” I’m about to do a complete demo/reno on my 1980 Avion 34V Travel Trailer. The thoughts in my head and the people outside are telling me to sell and rent an apartment!!! It just makes me that much more determined to do this! Thank you fro inspiring me!

[@tallybery]

Thais video is amazing! Very well done! Very representative of our generations issues. I fell in love with this story and its protagonist in the broader sense of love as something that unite us.

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

I hope she starts her own YT channel! I think she would do really well. Her personality and energy is really inspiring.

[@cindydoyle3893]

Lotsa wisdom and guidance spoken by this incredible soul...one step at a time...to create your dream... learning not to be afraid by doing then breathing and then doing again. ❤️

[@michaelbourquin9814]

Really lovely video, so much awesome packed in to it. All the best to you Summer Winston.

[@earthwormjj]

This women is incredible!

[@neice66]

Awh! I want to see the inside! Loved this! Such a cutie and beautiful spirited woman! Continued blessings on your journey 🎉🎊💜

[@NoteFromSELF]

I LOVE her! You GO, Summer!!

[@terrimabrey93]

You are totally right! I'm 50+ and have a fear of being homeless that NEVER really goes away. I am proud and envious of all the things about you! Keep going! Do you have other videos on your life now?

[@maritesshoy317]

Love this - Summer Winston is awesome! What an inspiration.

[@ms.suzylucy6868]

She has such a beautiful spirit. I hope what you have is contagious.

[@LiDaWa551]

I loved to see her trying and being a total amateur at it! Gives me the courage to try my hand at all the things I’ve been too afraid to do. I can be a maker!

[@grevestudiotv1755]

Very touching documentary! Unlike many videos here on KZbin about tiny houses or van conversion it´s more about the person, less about the van. We need more people who are willing to face obstacles to live a (somehow) simplier life, at least a life that needs less resources from our planet. Having more and more people on Earth creates the need for different concepts not to completly distroy our enviroment. Living in smaller spaces and owning less stuff is one way to do that. We wish Summer Winston all the best, now and in the future! :-)

[@ShayTBD]

This is an amazing endeavor. Summer Seeking has such an amazing & clear projection of what she wants that the outcome is inevitable success. I love how well she explains her productive process. Most of the channels are lack luster in the area of information. Her cultivative nurturing qualities shine through her success filled progress. I'm looking forward to meeting her on the road! Thanks for sharing Summer Seeking with us AptTherapy!!!

[@ramserr1]

You GO! Strength, peace, and happiness to you.

[@stuffattention2039]

Just so so so much awesomeness Summer. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@delsi027]

Go strong woman, go! Greetings from Holland.

[@dorogriffin5057]

Please keep more videos coming I'm inspired I don't see many African-American or minorities doing these projects I really like the direction your video is gone hope you make more

[@SummerSeeking]

Awww yaaay it’s me 😁😁😁 thanks again so much. I’m so happy with how it turned out 💕

[@apartmenttherapy]

We love you, Summer!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@jnelson437]

I admire her determination and spirit. Definitely inspirational.

[@MyWonderingSpirit]

Love her, and would love to see finished home. Thank you for sharing her amazing story

[@bobbidipasquale9043]

Love what you are doing!