Moving In & Shopping For My London Apartment/Flat

Welcome back to my moving to london diaries!! I'm getting settled into my apartment now, buying home things like bedding, shopping for decor, grocery shopping, going to tesco for the first time, and getting up to general shenanigans :)
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[@KickinTheBucket-List]

Not washing the sheets before putting them on is craaaazy

[@wolfzombie3022]

I have a plug directly outside by bathroom so I plug it then the cord is normally long enough. Also plugs aren’t in the bathroom because the plugs explode if water gets in or you’ll get electric shock. I just do everything in my room.

[@Burtiez-zr9si]

Welcome to England 🇬🇧, we do our hair in our bedrooms generally

[@Burtiez-zr9si]

Also if we go out to eat 90% of the time we don't eat English food. We eat a lot of Indian food, greek food, Italian food, and Thai food.

[@iamahumandefo]

Frrr

[@RapunzelMulan5967]

That's so weird

[@Oat69Milk]

girl pls do NOT have any electricity in the bathroom!! we in the uk do not have plugs in there for a reason

[@UkjACk300]

Lol what? I live in Germany and always had electrics in my bathrooms in every flat I've lived in. You shouldn't drop your hair dryer (or toaster lol) in your bath tub while you're in there but otherwise you should be fine. I'm genuinely curious what's the worry here just having some electrics away from water?

[@Oat69Milk]

@@UkjACk300 its illegal in the uk to have sockets unless they are 3m away from the bath or shower!! not really sure why other countries allow it but uk have a much higher voltage than usa for example!! we also do not have light switches inside of the bathroom they must be outside

[@TaylorS0410]

@@Oat69Milkor theyre the pully string light switches. It might be bc the bathrooms are much smaller here, increasing the likelihood of those accidents

[@sannyxo21]

i think it's about the electricity circuit. 🤔 maybe in england they don't have the safety switch off like we do in germany? or they are generally different idk. 😅

[@UkjACk300]

@@Oat69Milk Oh, yeah, I remember. The UK has a very different circuit system than Germany for example. It just works different. While we have a central safety system (I think it's called a breaker?) that switches everything off if sth is wrong, you guys have that kinda with every plug. However, light switches are generally outside and plugs are neeever close to the tub or shower, at least not as far as I remember having stayed in a lot of places.

[@ellieloise9765]

Hearing you talk about food in London is breaking my heart, so here are some suggestions nearish you - Spitalfields food market (loads of con sessions like hand pulled noodles and momo) - Rinkoff’s Bakery (family run baked goods, huge cronuts!) - For better pies, find a Pieminister! - Tom’s Pasta in Hackney Downs - Jolene Bakery (great pastries and breakfasts) - Sweet Thursdays (Neapolitan pizza) - Escocesa (authentic tapas made with fresh seafood from Scotland) - Rasa (vegetarian Indian food) - Xi’an Impression (Chinese street food) I’m very passionate about the food here in London so honestly happy to recommend more if you’d like!

[@JENerationDIY]

Ooooh i will be trying all of these!! Thank youuu

[@taliah125]

Tbh spitafield market is quite overpriced i think the onlt thing i like personally from their is the apple crumble place humble crumble go to brick lane upmarket its only open on weekends tho it has stall which are slightly less pricey and more worth it 😅

[@taliah125]

​@@JENerationDIY go to bricklane upmarket on weekends cheap nice asian food

[@yuliianikolaieva59]

oh no, now any fav places will be occupied with stupid influencers😩😩

[@hubbabubba2756]

babe you can have things delivered from most furniture stores & supermarkets (it’s usually pretty inexpensive)!! not having a car is probably an adjustment (parking is hell anyway) but we’re not just lugging giant boxes on the tube loool

[@headlikesoup]

She could even go to say The Range (I know, they’re not central in London, but I like their stores lol), look at everything in person and then add to cart online to have it delivered.

[@charlottearias8039]

Look at the way she smiled after saying "environmental impact". That tells you everything you need to know.

[@anu83]

About the eggs: Why don´t they refrigerate eggs in Europe,...... One, various countries in Europe vaccinate chickens against salmonella beforehand. In addition, eggs are not washed like they are in the United States, so the protective cuticle is left on the shell intact. As a result, eggs can be stored at room temperature instead of needing to be refrigerated.

[@taliah125]

If the eggs have a lion stamp you can even eat raw

[@whynotread394]

It’s not always a thing in Europe or UK though… it depends on which quality and which country/import you buy it from.

[@ashleyrose1840]

I personally really like the muted blue. I’ve been obsessed with a dusty blue and have been decorating a lot with it recently.

[@karunashrestha5180]

I love how she has grown up and gotten more confident and creative.

[@OliviaZuber-ef3wj]

I don’t live in London but I searched up that having plugs in the bathroom increases electricity shock and it is illegal to have a plug closer than 3 meters to your shower. Hope this helped! 🇬🇧

[@mellyjoy]

Electrics and bathrooms don’t mix 💦🔌⚡️🔥☠️

[@suzanneu27]

It’s a no to using the extension lead in the bathroom in the UK. Our electricity voltage is much higher than rest of Europe, Canada and The US. Illegal to have plugs in bathrooms here, only the shaver plug socket. A friend wanted to have her washing machine in the bathroom as part of house renovation and even after saying they put the plug in the hallway and come through the wall, Building Control said no way to that.

[@irisa195]

hi jen, what about getting a bike ? You can also add a basket to it ! Good luck, can't wait to see more, take care

[@nashellesudeana]

LONDON FOOD TIPS: I don’t actually live in London, I live in Wales which is a couple hours away but I think when it comes to tourists saying that the food here is bad, it is mainly due to them trying British Cuisines which us British people grew up on so obviously we have more an acquired taste. I would 1000% stay away from the British food and start getting more of the Cultured food that makes up 70% (I’m guessing) of the restaurants here in the uk. CAMDEN MARKET, SOHO and CHINA TOWN are good places for cheap, tasty eats. Looking on TikTok is also a good place to find good food in London!!!

[@Abigailjade09]

Your my fav KZbin, you make my day 10x better and have helped through some tough times forever grateful 💞

[@anu83]

Get royal blue sheets. and about those ikea sheets....those do get softer the more you wash them.

[@JENerationDIY]

I feel like they’re getting rougher with every wash 😭😭😭

[@anu83]

@@JENerationDIY really. Well that sucks. Maybe try fabric softener?

[@EmelyPhan]

The dude at Costco reacting to the camera.

[@eatsleepplay247]

🥺🥺living ur life as you should!! ur videos are always so comforting, rlly appreciate having someone validate my views on moving to a whole different country :') can't wait to see more of your travels

[@hamidamondomaa]

Love how you ended the video❤❤❤it was totally relatable...all of it. Thank you❤

[@katherinemoore9957]

I feel like dark turquoise bed sheets would be really pretty

[@eshaalz]

girl i promise you food here is good 😩 don’t be eating british cuisine though pls, that’s bound to make us look bad LOL, i’d recommend trying italian / chinese / indian food restaurants for good food :)

[@headlikesoup]

The thing is, it does get good (British cuisine) when you go to gastro pubs and more upmarket restaurants. But your wallet might not appreciate that 🤣

[@EmpressDest]

Hey Jen, if you go Lidl or Aldi for groceries it’s cheaper

[@melymendez6235]

Ive been watching your vids for years, Jen- and I just wanna say, you've grown so much as a person- its so cool to witness. Crazy cool to see your new London life! Moving there next year so this is so useful lol

[@Lisa_McGuire]

Combo traveling for work and working from home - best of both worlds! Seeing something beautiful brings a lightness to my mood. Your life-hack to make your clothes closet beautiful as a prevention to clutter is a win-win. I will apply this to my clutter spots. TY! 🎉😺

[@hamsaessam]

so excited for this new chapter!! i have been following you for countless years

[@sxye.i]

i feel like london fits you like not even the aesthetic but maybe just the idea and vibe. i can totally see you in london

[@deevasharma2684]

I'm so so proud of you Jen, the last message got me a little emotional ngl. I've been watching you for so long now and just seeing you grow and travel and just live life gives me so much joy,lyy so much and can't wait to see more London content

[@marccolomayt82094]

So satisfying, nice new life & happy for you, Jen! ❤

[@stuartblittley3531]

you’re such an inspiration to me, you’re so awesome. 💞

[@kageyamaduaa3514]

I started watching u first for your DIY pins, earrings decor, mugs stickers and what not ;-; now i am growing up with u making new decision and being more independent. It’s like i can relate to u so much

[@selin5442]

I live in london and the solution is have multiple mirrors in ur room or move ur mirror closer to the plug

[@slewis3963]

Great that you are experiencing a move to another country! Wish you every blessing in your new apartment. The textured bed “sheet” is actually a bed cover. I advise getting a flat bed sheet to put over the fitted sheet and under the bed cover. This would give you the comfort you desire. Also, have you thought about moving the desk in your bedroom to the right side of the bed next to the window to have a more pleasant work space. You could put a mirror on the wall above the desk to use for makeup and drying your hair. Just a thought! Have a great time exploring London.

[@giuliarisiko]

I’m not British 😅 but I would definitely recommend Ben’s cookies, they’re sooo good!

[@wolfzombie3022]

Your accents actually good

[@huyen-yenhoang5582]

I LOVE YOU JEN I'VE NEVER BEEN THIS EARLY

[@RElizabeth]

I really enjoy the things you find odd about the UK, we do our hair on our bedroom floor in front of a mirror we never end up hanging on the wall.

[@iAmEve_777]

we have like the same chandelier that you were complaining about (but mines less tacky)

[@ButtonGirl22]

While living in Australia, I just got a big ikea bag and lugged it on the train. A lot of people also brought their own little carts, so that could be helpful.

[@iAmEve_777]

Im eating air fry garlic bread rn I JJUSRT DROPPED IT ON THE FLOOR TRYING TO SEND THIS 😭

[@Quisbyy]

Some snack ideas -Jaffa cakes -terrys chocolate orange -Crunchie chocolate bar -jammie dodgers -marmite (a little goes a long way and warning you either love it or hate it)

[@imsk6729]

Most of that is unhealthy junk😢

[@Quisbyy]

@@imsk6729 she said she wanted to do a video trying British snacks and candy 😭

[@dazza9326]

Just a quick observation, I wouldn't run an extension lead into your bathroom. The Volts in the UK are 240, you wouldn't want to be blow drying your hair if steam is about, you'd get a shock and chucked across the room. The Voltage is double that of North America. You wouldn't need to blow dry your hair if that happened, it would be on fire ;)

[@londonshells]

Yeah same.. we do our hair and makeup stuff in our bedrooms!

[@viivi4196]

might I suggest visiting northern europe while you're here in europe? there are plenty of great destinations there! :)

[@potatoezkhekhe]

Ur such a gentle person haha, im glad i got here early

[@HenryOnMac]

Hi Jen- just wanted to say thanks for making entertaining and original videos like these. Loving the London series! Also some great iconic UK snacks to try (in my opinion) would be: Harribo Terry's Chocolate Orange Jaffa cakes Jammie dodgers Quavers :)

[@daisylilley6470]

The electrical current in the UK is much stronger than in America/Canada so it's not safe to have plug sockets in bathrooms over here. You might find a shaving plug socket for a 2 pin shaver/toothbrush plug, but that current is a lot lower than regular outlets

[@phoebe5715]

14:20 hobbycraft and B&Q gotchu girl

[@phoebe5715]

Ps you can do it when you B@Q it

[@Cj_U]

7:36 we don't. Idk if your bathroom light switch is in the bathroom but if it is then it's usually a pull thingy. It's so that any electrical stuff don't get wet cuz it's really dangerous

[@chantal6580]

go to nandos! the food is really good

[@SamanthaNevarez.]

Omg congratulations!!!! 🎊🎈

[@katherine1129]

you should go to a British department store for the experience of it even if you end up just ordering online for convenience! you have to go to john lewis!

[@yarathelion]

Ikea bedsheets are different sizes than standards from other stores across europe usually Also most ppl in europe (as far as I know) either do actually have a plug in the bathroom or have a mirror/vanity in their rooms to plug in heat tools etc.

[@crashinglikewaves]

Moving to London from Toronto in January would love if you did a video on tips/ what you did well or would have done differently :)

[@katherinemoore9957]

12:55 🎶tissues, tissues🎶 🎶for my insane nasal issues🎶

[@TheonewhereCupcake]

Pls 17:00 soooo true, ikea bedding is like sand paper but it’s pretty so I keep using it anyways ☺️

[@eatsleepplay247]

U and Ricky saying ello girliepop is so so funny😭😭

[@amarlene94]

For British snacks, you should try out the Fox’s Triple Chunkie cookie ❤😋 or any Fox’s biscuits

[@ecarGGeorge]

I recommend the Mildreds restaurants!! Also Bubala (but it's quite spenny). I've lived in the UK my whole life and had no idea we had Costco here 😂😂

[@Lotsofloveizzy]

If ur looking for somewhere fun and interesting I’d recommend Shoreditch theres lots of cool shops(like on brick lane), this pizza place I love called pizza east and a cat cafe there too with cat shaped food 🐈 also girl honestly as someone from London I hate the pie and mash too 😭you’d be way better off in Spitalfields market(close to Shoreditch), borough market or Chinatown where they have real food lol

[@maryjaneknab4051]

Baby blue looks very good to me

[@made.by.ruthie]

the greenwich ikea is my local one too omg hope i bump into you in hobbycraft or ikea one day lol

[@ericaindino7109]

Your accent is sooooo good❤😂

[@yvettekim9185]

So exciting!❤🎉

[@junoveia8216]

Your channel was a late-night thought that randomly came to mind, and I’m so happy that I was able to find you under your same KZbin handle. 🥹 Your videos were everything to me when I was 13. I’m 22 now, and ecstatic to be reunited with your channel. 🤍

[@haileywasheree]

Ahhhhhh i can’t wait to get my OWN space one day

[@madeleinej6048]

Jen your british accent suits you so much 😭

[@yellow-y4r]

u need to try buddies its cheap and tastes good !! also i don’t recommend buying groceries from the tesco express near the dlr because its overpriced lawl id walk the extra like 2 minutes to a different shop personally

[@Kalgalen]

Have u visited Camden yet 👁 it's my fave place to zoom to whenever I'm in London

[@JENerationDIY]

Yesssss

[@mauna-gray]

I need the link to those extension chords where you don't need an adapter!!

[@Sadie_Kelly]

Navy blue would be masculine. Baby blue is so girly and totally you! ❤

[@viivi4196]

please tell me you're recycling and not putting all your trash in the same trash bin! edit: correction to spelling

[@JENerationDIY]

Definitely recycling don’t worry!!!

[@taliah125]

Please try any chicken and chip shop for the full east london experience 😂😊 super cheap food not healthy but everyone here eats from them

[@amarlene94]

where did you get the touch globe light from, I wanna get one? 🙂

[@whoispops]

you should try strawberry bonbons!

[@ellydoestelly6634]

london girlie here and ilysm we need to fix your food experiences! My fave place in the enirety of london is pochawa grill in chinatown, slammin kbbq & good vibes. Please get yourself a list of londoner approved eats we will gladly provide and save you from this sadness

[@JENerationDIY]

I’m saving this to the list!!!

[@nerdyblackgirl_x]

How many chapters did i miss? Girl when did you leave NYC and move to LONDON ???😅 - ALSO, what for?

[@mariaghaz]

off topic but your singing is so beautiful

[@MsSmallvillelover]

You’re not eating at the right places ! You need to try the pubs and the places that have high tea ! We didn’t have a bad experience in London food wise .

[@booklovingnerd]

I can tell you a way that you can minimize the blue light that your devices put off.

[@MxpleLeavxs]

Go to a pub/restaurant and get a roast dinner! 😆

[@shadowofthemoon10]

What is the color of your hair? I love it. It suits you ❤

[@Rumrahibr007]

You need to try love hearts candy im British and these were my childhood

[@donyadondita]

Hey jenny whats your skin routine

[@iAmEve_777]

ILYYY

[@sophiaelliott3008]

As a British person and a Londoner, I can confirm you mostly sound Australian 😅

[@HLA-fq4pk]

Not really sure that you’re the best person to judge British food if your go to’s are food at ikea and Costco?

[@JENerationDIY]

Giirrrllll im not eating there every meal im eating real food 💀💀💀

[@Brownie_chels]

Not really sure you’re the best person to judge people you don’t know😊

[@chelseandomeni5777]

You need to go to f1 arcade it’s a must

[@wolfzombie3022]

GET SAINSBURYS OR TESCO RAINBOW FIZZY BELTS

[@AprilShowers560]

I’m very confused. I feel like you moved to London not long ago then you were in New York and now you’re moving to a different apartment in London? Can someone please explain to me?

[@JENerationDIY]

Wait what this is still the same apartment (only went to nyc for a week)

[@Emily-xs8um]

Girl who is ricky lol and is he single? He is cute haha. I feel like I missed so much of your tea haha. How did you meet him? AND WHO IS YOUR BRITISH BF???

[@racheliannucci4720]

Why did you move to a different apartment, and you now live there all the time???

[@loretargino449]

U need to try brasilian( BR) food, the best, all around the world !

[@Sara-kf4gb]

fav British snac: Madeline Argy

[@simranramchandani1248]

omg yayy

[@rachelholdway1692]

we have higher voltage. pls don't use an extension cable in the bathroom

[@bethaopare7820]

PLEASE GO TO MORLEY'S. (Its the best chicken shop)

[@avaariisisi]

No bc honestly I dont get why they dont have plugs in the bathroom 😭😭 esp since brittish plugs can be turned on and off like pls :") pls let me charge my toothbrush in peace

[@imsk6729]

Highest voltage in the uk... much weaker in other countries... we are therefore safe when it comes to bathrooms and electricity😮

[@avaariisisi]

@@imsk6729 but you can.. Turn it off.. You can turn your plugs off when showering .. So there's no risk..

[@anunknownentity4480]

GET KELLOGS SQUARES! NOT THE COOKIE AND CREAM FLAVOUR THOE

[@shazzac]

Not save to have plugs in the bathroom!!!!!

[@Annielizabeth13]

Oh try Haribos!!!! ❤😂