My Tiny Japanese Balcony Makeover 🌱

[@sharlainjapan]

Thanks for watching guys!! ❤️ How have you been passing the time at home? It is nice to have a lot of time to clean and organize, my house certainly needs it haha.

[@here4catsandfood196]

I've organized all of my spices and baking supplies, really helps the flow of the kitchen 😁 also, that kitty is so precious 😍

[@VagabondLadybug]

Is it a flat you bought or just a rented one? It's so lovely!

[@nomiguda]

More twitch than I ever could have imagined. Love the content!

[@nomiguda]

@@VagabondLadybug she rents there's a video about it on her channel

[@xSmartassxChibix]

We've finally finished unpacking our house, my husband planted a shit ton of fruits and vegetables in the backyard, and now we're potty training our 2 year old 😂 Getting rid of the binki will probably be next!

[@lidhanei]

I would never be able to givs purin back, she's so adorable

[@sanguinelynx]

That was one of the cutest cats, so adorable!

[@piplup10203854]

Right! One of the cutest kitties I've ever seen!

[@tbrwithkayla]

Right?! She’s adorable and now I want one. (I already have too many cats)

[@Shayy675]

What breed of cat is Purin

[@moop3670]

@@Shayy675 I think it was called Scottish longfold? Or something similar

[@tccandler]

You did well. That balcony looks 100% better. It might look bigger if you painted the wall a light color.

[@sharlainjapan]

TC Candler ah wish I could! Not allowed to paint anything :(((

[@Schrulle2011]

@@sharlainjapan is fake wall aloud? like something you can remove when you move out?

[@donbow450]

Maybe even 102% better

[@HqHoney]

Some decorative contact paper could be used and is removable.

[@hannahburke4183]

@@HqHoney not sure contact paper could survive Japanese monsoon season lol

[@KolendoTV]

Sharla, you need some fairy lights to tie the balcony together!!! And maybe a big ass candle on the table :)

[@deliahernandez5088]

Kolendo yes to both!

[@pengsona3770]

Managing to cut those tiles with those cheap scissors is already a feat worth a like :D

[@HappyBerryCrochet]

Looks so lovely after! We used these tiles for our patio area but didn't cut any down as too lazy, we added small white pebbles around the edge instead. It was to hide concrete underneath. Worked really well apart from the birds love playing and messing up the stones lol

[@andreea-ioanapreda8473]

That "if i ever get my cats back" hit me right in the feels ;-;, i miss them af

[@sharlainjapan]

Le Curly Sheep :(((((

[@VitriolXandakas]

What happened to them? I haven't been on here for a while, where have they been? :(

[@faiebul]

@@VitriolXandakas they're back in Korea with their dad, but once sharla can travel again hopefully she'll be able to visit, and maybe bring maru or Luna over!

[@lindsiria]

@@Reia_Shi No, they decided to separate.

[@loiscassels8966]

My big boy died in my arms last week. I’m crushed.

[@lmolinaherrera]

Purin is the most disney esque cat i have ever seen . Luna and maro are a veeeeery close second . So adorable .

[@Shayy675]

What breed of cat is Purin because she's adorable

[@17jacq]

Honestly putting the tiles the way you have them elongates your balcony and makes it look bigger! :)

[@bonnieletson3043]

Very NICE... Put a couple small chair pillows and a throw blankets over one chair. Can you nail the pot onto the rail of the belcone and then put the plants in. A nice windchime would be a nice sound. The possibilities are endless ! I am a Interior Decorator, it's the small things that add the touch in any areas.💞

[@Evolutiontweaked]

Re do the flooring layout and position all in center then You can border with rocks it adds a nice natural outdoor space. You don't have to cut them. The cat will love to lay on the rock. I so admire your adventurism moving to Japan. Take care :*))

[@damedechatfou3832]

Kitty cats are the best assistants. They sleep in the cardboard boxes. Totally essential to any project 😺

[@TheNaomeister]

I love how many people are doing full balcony makeovers lately! SO MANY PLANTS! I love it!

[@sharlainjapan]

TheNaomeister just in time for summer☺️☀️🌱

[@simonef.3885]

Great work! I think could also be a good idea filling the floor gap with some white stones...

[@vonNepsa]

I have the exact same flooring on my balcony, took me a whole afternoon to make, and in the end I was three tiles short. Two years later and I still haven't bought three more tiles. But they really do make the balcony pop and makes it a lot cosier. Love how yours turned out too

[@GiGiWellness28]

Are they waterproof? Specially for outdoor?

[@winterdreamy]

fill the gap up with pebbles

[@ChibiSugar]

GiGiWellness28 I heard that they get really slippery. Could be different “brands” and lack of maintaining though.

[@fionamcandrew4974]

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[@Angultra]

@@GiGiWellness28 According to reviews you should put sealant to protect from the rain and sun

[@thecreativeyouthsociety547]

Great job and I love that cement wall in your living room!

[@sharlainjapan]

Thank you!! :D

[@scotianbank]

Nice! Hey Sharla, I had an idea to level out the dip in the flooring when it goes into the water drain/canal. Did you throw away the surplus planks that you trimmed off the pieces? Maybe you can use those to put underneath the last bit of the flooring, right in the water drain. I think it's just about deep enough for what I can see in the video. If not, maybe you can separate the plastic from the wood and put either one of those (whichever fits better under the tilted flooring). Hope that can help! It would make the balcony feel a bit bigger AND help with leveling out the chairs of other furniture that you might place there!

[@melboitoe]

So pretty!!! I got fake eucalyptus, lavender, and little baby white flowers and put them all together in a vase and it looks really nice!

[@argyperaki]

Being in quarantine since March 11 here in Greece , I deff had a lot of time to do some DIY around the house especially in the beginning. Now don't really have the motive and hope for all this to end really soon ! Stay safe !! Love your channel!

[@BeckyAlice]

ARGY PERAKI it’s a bit like London...running out of motivation and inspiration! But hopefully things will get better soon! 💕 take care!

[@feslenraster]

No better thing to do than DYI...pick up some good skills as well, why not?

[@Mer_CR]

Same here in Spain... hope this video inspires me to do the same!

[@paobIoom]

ARGY PERAKI hang in there! I’m on my first quarantine month here :C stay safe!

[@danwong2191]

DIY stores closed to public since March 24 in new zealand. No DIY possible. Animal crossing it is

[@traciedye9633]

Looks great and nice and cozy! Could you get a little over the railing planter box holder so you can still have your plants outside.

[@sharlainjapan]

Tracie Dye I’ve been looking for one of those but no luck finding one that’ll fit on my ledge yet!

[@dancedancellamapants]

I love seeing Purin in the videos! Those tiles have caught my eye every time I go to Ikea so looking forward to see what you do with them! (Watching while commenting!) :D

[@sharlainjapan]

I recommend sharing the job with someone else if you do decide to install them, my hands are killing me haha.

[@dancedancellamapants]

@@sharlainjapan yeaaah I just finished and saw how hard they snap. Good call! It came out lovely though! Really did change the vibe of that side of the apartment. Nicely done!

[@gilliancollins5022]

@@sharlainjapan what is the name of the table and chair u bought from ikea..

[@koichi4873]

Hi, you did a very nice work in your balcony! My wife and I will be moving in to a new apartment late this month, and we have a balcony where we would like to do something on it, following your idea and with the main purpose of enjoying these spaces for a nice weekend breakfast, reading a book or just relax there or in a hammock! Thank you so much for sharing your ideas to us.

[@andymacgrain1247]

Lovely video, my wife and I get so excited when your notifications pop. Balcony looks so much nicer. Maybe you could pop some loose pebbles over the bit you couldn't fill with the slats? I've been gardening to pass lock down time here in the UK, very chill. PS. Saw your name in the credits for Shin Godzilla last night! So funny! We had to catch up on your video explaining why!!

[@sharlainjapan]

That is a wonderful idea!! 🙌🏻 Haha no way! I always force my friends to watch till the end of the movie to find me😂

[@andymacgrain1247]

@@sharlainjapan did you know that exactly the same team are doing Shin Ultraman next!? Get your agent on it! Keep up the great work, we love your content!!

[@lynda.grace.14]

One caution about the pebbles is that exposed to the weather they (and the wooden slats) will get pretty grimy. It will require some labour to keep that up. Given that it's not highly visible, I'd go with trimming the wood as it's easier to hose down in your bathroom and prop against the wall to dry. I had pebbles as a dry river in an enclosed balcony area with a granite lantern and Buddha. Even dry they had to be cleaned at least once a year to deal with the dust and cobwebs. Wet would have been awful as mould and algae grow rapidly.

[@RSkies]

Looks good Sharla! If you measure that empty space that the decking didn't cover, you could always put some small low to the ground plant pots or something there to fill that space. Now you just need some cute LED lights (string them going down the post!) and it's all set!

[@lisa3965]

OHHH, i absolutely adore videos like this, they're so satisfying! and this just proves that any tiny space can be brightened up a bit!! i'll be looking forward to more home improvement videos 💛 i recently re-painted my bedroom a light pastel purple and white combo and got one of those ikea pegboards for my desk area, it looks so much cuter and brighter now

[@jody024]

Stepping on them will help, the proper cutting tool can do magic as well. The result came out really well!

[@priyankashete8232]

You can fill the gap with some fake grass matress to give the fresh garden look. I loved how your balcony turned out 😍

[@44BlueFoxes]

You could have a long thin planter on your table that runs alongside the balcony wall & maybe plant herbs in there or use it to hold candles.

[@bellaloves2815]

Your videos are so calming and make me happy to watch. Thank you!

[@sharlainjapan]

Aw that's nice to hear! Thank you so much for watching

[@duygutanulku307]

Hello Sharla! Your balcony is a big success!! You did a very good job! I recommend you to protect the cushions from sun light,rain and humidity- i know it is impossible in Japan, but ..- Also, when it rains, you can cover your wooden chairs and table with a nylon cover, you can make raincoats for them. There are also metal parts of them, it is good to protect them from rust. This is my idea, but also the drain line, you may leave open for any floating from above, the pipes are connected from the other floors. Just in case :)

[@PrinceLoki]

"This is not as easy as everyone made it out to be on KZbin" sounds like the videos on how to cut your own hair :D

[@justanotherwhitegirla7093]

Brad Mondo?

[@utubeleplague]

I had to cut my own hair during quarantine, it went better than I thought!!

[@allisonmiranda10]

Uhhuu tell me about it, have a horrible mullet now 😭

[@oAndi3]

sounds like all diys on youtube tbh lmao

[@sp00kym0nster]

Lol that's why I just flip my head upside-down in the shower and cut my hair that way. It's the lazy way, but it works pretty well 👍

[@DinosourousRexx]

Hey Sharla! While everyone is still kind of self quarantining why not move one of the chairs inside for now and put your plant stand out so you can enjoy it on your own 😊 You can always move the 2nd chair back out when you’re planning on having company over more often again!

[@Buizel445]

Aww Purin makes me miss Maro and Luna so much 😭 I hope yall are reunited soon! Stay safe, Sharla 😊

[@larag1764]

Your feline assistant is ADORABLE ! Well done on your balcony. Putting together furniture etc makes me cry .

[@sharlainjapan]

Saaame. The relief when I realised those chairs didn’t need assembling!! 😭🙌🏻

[@mwana1114]

'cocoa in Japan' did the same tile makeover a week ago. She use pebbles to fill in the gaps. Maybe you can look it up for reference. Q - are the tiles and the furniture waterproof?

[@douglasscovil9406]

Did an awesome job !!! new Flooring can always brighten up any place ..I love how independent you truly are...I'd use siding shears they will cut anything pretty much😁

[@ginduf]

that looks so cute! kitten is adorable! why not put the big plant on the inside of the balcony door on the right side, you can enjoy the plant there or a taller tree would look good?

[@nea1314]

I'm so glad right now that, apparently, you can cut those floor panels with normal scissors. I just bought those from Ikea and was panicing a bit cause they wouldn't fit right on my balcony and I don't have any fancy tools for cutting them. Thank you for the idea. Your renovated balcony looks great!

[@MikeShyu]

This is cool. Didn't know Ikea had these things. I think maybe I'll upgrade my balcony after seeing this as well.

[@adrienleravat9786]

Makes a huge difference! Transformation into a small cozy balcony, seems perfect with a ray of sun, to drink, and a book/phone/computer :D. If you still have the small dip on the outside of the floor for the water evacuation, you can easily buy a few small rocks or clay pebbles to keep it leveled, and maintenance-free.

[@stephanieyr]

I recently set up a Kallax system to display my favourite books/figures/photos etc. I also completely reorganised everything in my house and would love to see you do something similar! PS: you could try taking another plank or two off where you cut to fit the pipe, slide the whole thing a bit more to the left so it reaches the wall (left when facing from inside to outside) and possibly squeeze in another 3 squares on the right side by your neighbour. But it looks great!

[@francisjude7809]

Simple DIY and turns out beautiful. Candle for night breeze comfort would be relaxing. Great job Sharmeleon.

[@abrahamfigueroa63]

Before: Sharmander After: Sharmleon NICE EVOLUTION , you're amazing!!!

[@elizabethkessler7029]

I’d like a video on what you do for fun while indoors. Also would love to know more about your wardrobe. I like your choice in clothes. Are you studying any topics while at home? Where would you most want to go when this is over as far as travel within Japan? Do you ever scrapbook or journal? Not trying to be nosy just offering some suggestions. Great vid. Loved the balcony!

[@TemperedStorm]

You've just proven that a little effort went a long way toward making a VERY small space multifunctional and visually appealing. Beautifully done. What are the rules regarding the use of small tabletop Hibachi grills on the patios? There was a video on the Life Where I'm From's channel where he was invited to a family's house for a meal with charcoal grilled food. He mentioned that there were smell ordinances in his community, so outdoor grilling was not easy to do. I could see you and a friend or a visiting family member sitting on the patio happily chatting while grilling your food of choice. The recipes for grilled vegetables and fruit kababs are many. I loved my Hibachi when I lived in Atlanta.

[@kathrynt5899]

I'm glad you did the design all in one direction, it looks more harmonious. The table and chairs look PERFECT! And your little rose looks so cute in the golden pot...Sigh, I wish I had a balcony like yours!

[@figtmen5]

Looks very nice the balcony! Also love the central piece in your living room: Elon Mush smoking a joint. For the balcony: You could consider re-using the left-over wooden pieces from cutting the tiles to size as filler in the gutter. You may get rid of the slope the tiles give that way. Unsure if it will be stable though but it may be worth a shot. Also, maybe you could hang some plant from the drain pipe! May look cute :)

[@Zorayas]

After living here in Yokohama for five years, I also finally tackled the balcony. The hammock I bought in Cambodia is definitely a win.

[@renav3983]

A table that hooks over the balcony, instead of the leggy type you have, would definitely offer more space. I'm not certain that it's a thing, but maybe if I can get my AC diy skills to transfer to real life, I'll be a the forefront of a new trend lol

[@Danoon95]

they have this at ikea. However, I think her railing is too high for a hook over table hmm. would defenitely save a lot of space though

[@jessicag4323]

Great idea! and then it can also be folded back up to save space even more!

[@katsumimaruyama2002]

バルコニーの下に敷くパネルもピッタリ。チェアーにテーブル、観葉植物置いて、綺麗に整いましたね。Good DIY。😃👍

[@missnaomiwood]

Definitely thought Purin was a pun on 'Purring' :)

[@sharlainjapan]

Haha! Never thought of that, cute :)

[@feslenraster]

@@sharlainjapan How is your kitties? I hope to hear they have rejoined you one day. :). I am thinking of moving to Taiwan, but I have two doggos...and I know the pet thing is so much effort sigh. make a video when they can finally rejoin you! :) that would bring me so much joy.

[@sharlainjapan]

Pei K they’re doing well! It was Luna’s birthday the other day and their Dad had a party for her :) Once I can travel again we’ll sort out who’s going to come live with me.

[@ig3815]

@@sharlainjapan do you really want to put the stress of putting your cat on a long flight. You should do sone digging into how they treat animals on plane's.

[@rozhin6055]

@@ig3815 It's only an hour JP to KR & vv!

[@donaldaustin1275]

My wife and I enjoyed this video! Really like your balcony chairs.

[@caleighrosebud]

You posted this just in time for my lunch break 😊 I work in a grocery store and it’s starting to get worse here. KZbin’s really been helpful for me plus Animal Crossing ❤️

[@BeckyAlice]

Caleigh Rosebud hehehe for me it’s always a good time! 🥰 I hope you’re well and safe! I think you’re doing an awesome job working during these times! I’m sure lots of people appreciate it! I hope you have a nice lunch! 💕

[@firepantheress9576]

Pls be safe ❤

[@spiceynanasim9256]

Thank you for taking care of us during these crazy times! Take care of yourself as well and stay safe! ❤

[@sharlainjapan]

Stay safe out there🙏🏻❤️

[@hettel_visual]

Fill in the empty spaces near the tiles with gravel!

[@valatex]

I wish my friends would drop their pets off at my place when I'm off work. This lock-down here in the UK has really made me want to get a dog! Amazing transformation and hope you enjoy making use of your new outside space.

[@katden8912]

I live in the UK too and SAME! We were planning to adopt a kitten and a dog but lockdown has accelerated how desperate I am to do it. Fingers crossed shelters will be able to do adoptions again soon!

[@lottiedoyle1103]

Also in the UK ☺️ we're getting chickens! (Eventually!)

[@Rose_from_UK]

What a difference! You can have breakfast out there in summer. I think you may be able to get a plant holder on the pipe outside. I’m sure I’ve seen them somewhere. Drain pipe planters? I will see if I can find one and link it so you know what I mean lol x

[@justmatt7465]

Most people: I re-decorated in Animal Crossing Sharla: I made Animal Crossing into real life.

[@lonestray989]

I was really hoping the chairs fit on your balcony. I love it! Such a nice and relaxing little spot. Being creative with cute stuff and redecorating is lovely.

[@KellyMorita]

OMG yes! Ryuji and I were looking at these! They look so nice! We have three balconies in this apartment but we want one where we can sit and relax or even BBQ!

[@sharlainjapan]

THREE! Omg. So much choice for design! You could do one with fake grass, that’d be cute🥰🌱

[@Col_Fragg]

Apparently, BBQ on the balconies in Japan is strictly VERBOTEN. I'm told that anyone who sees the smoke on the balcony will immediately call emergency services to report an apartment fire.

[@CelticFairyBox]

Balcony is nice, even if its tiny it's nice getting out and enjoying the weather, and using the space to it's full potential

[@Jindujun]

Such a cute little home and Balcony! Would love to live there, like its everything you need :D

[@OfficialAwkbe]

I'm two years late but I'm also going to redo my balcony and bought some of those nice wooden tiles to make it more cozy. Of course it rains a ton where I live so I'll have to put some protector over the wood and do that every half a year to a year depending on how it looks.

[@breezter]

So cute!! Everything about your vlogs is so cute too!

[@BeckyAlice]

breezter totally agree - am so hooked! 🥰🥰🥰

[@rebeccahoughton1728]

I know in some areas of the world they do like quilts hangings to provide a pop of color especially if it's a quilt that you really like I recommended being one you really like if you're going to do that hanging those up shouldn't be hard but I'd recommend talking with the quilt shop to find out exactly what you need depending on the size of the quilt some of them can get pretty heavy

[@Maulwuerfel]

Wonderful! ❤ (To have a tiny balcony is better than no balcony...) 😀

[@agnesrambling]

Turn out pretty nice. The wooden floor makes it so much luxury. That chair is what we call as lazy chair. But the one we have made of criss-cross plastic weaving instead of wood. Maybe I should see if my local IKEA have them or not.

[@manicantsettleonausername6789]

I recently reorganised my closet (changing where my shelves are and which clothes go where) and it feels so much more organised now! I also gave away/donated some clothes that I don't wear anymore. Planning to slowly go through my house and reorganise stuff so I will be a bit happier in the place I currently spend so much time in!

[@floatinqspirit4289]

Love how things are always cool, easy positive and cute with you! Great ideas for the balcony, so easy and simple, yet so perfect

[@marywade3730]

Ayy! Stay safe and have fun at home! I wish I could go to Japan!!!

[@TerraOblivion27]

Mary, I lived there for a year and went back to see my fiancee two times. Although expensive, opening a savings account and or stow some money away every month or week, every paycheck, tax return etc. will lead you to your goal. And then next thing you know... You will have saved enough to go and have a blast! Have a projected goal and always go past so that you can have some room for souvenirs etc. And all kinds of stuff you wanna bring home!

[@lauraribeiroTV]

I have the exact same dollar store scissors 😂 I love what you did to your balcony ! I’ve been wanting to spruce my balcony up for a long timeeee, guess this is the time 🙊✨

[@Mizari27]

Am feeling depressed but thank you for video Sharla at less i have something to enjoy for few min

[@sharlainjapan]

Sorry to hear that😭 Hope you start to feel better soon🙏🏻❤️🌱

[@Mizari27]

@@sharlainjapan sorry for bothering your day and i love your new balcony i might save some money to do mine like you're but i will add fake sakura tree for table

[@sharlainjapan]

Ooo that sounds pretty! Tag me in photos if you do, would love to see it🌸

[@Mizari27]

@@sharlainjapan it will take time but i will tag u on Twitter when i do so 🌸 i wish u share more of your animal crossing island if that okay that would be cool thank you for your time

[@nataliyainmotion]

Lol Purin gives me life~That such a great idea for a balcony! My current apartment doesn't have one, but if my next place does I'll do the same. Definitely gives some nice warmth to those cement balconies

[@angelinasanchez2420]

I was just rewatching your grocery haul video for the 4th time when you posted this 😂

[@Amateur.Nail.Art.1]

I love those tiles on the balcony! It really freshens it up and makes it look amazing! 💜

[@nebelung1]

As a Swede, I see IKEA, I press like ！Also! What an adorable cat!

[@matildanilsson8884]

Samma här!

[@itareds]

私も少しずつ家の中に手を入れて使いやすく見栄え良くしています。少し手を加えるだけで快適になりますからね。ホームセンターに行くのも色んな道具が揃っていて楽しいですね。「猫の手も借りたい」状態ですがシャーラさんの猫はまだ小さくて借りられそうに無い・・可愛いですけど😅

[@spiceynanasim9256]

I still giggle every time I see your Elon Musk photo, on the wall.

[@Melliona]

Me too :D

[@JonFD]

Me too, it's funny, but I don't know why she'd want that in her living room!

[@Ponkotsu67]

lol that's some quality art right there

[@Kareragirl]

@@JonFD Yeah, he's kind of a douche. But maybe it's just because it is so stylized

[@rebecca.m6068]

I am obsessed with IKEA. Sad though that the closest one to me is about 6 hours away near Denver Colorado. I try to make a pilgrimage once every year or two lol. Maybe do a bathroom makeover :)

[@truepotential206]

Hey You ve finally Evolved. Congratulations 😃😃😋. Can't wait to see you take flight as a Sharizard 🤣

[@linneakaislo2272]

What a coincidence, I started desining my balcony yesterday. I orded some stuff and then I watched this video! I like how yours turned out!

[@Diicasti]

I almost never post a comment but I’m trying to change that. I’m trying to give the people I follow support! I’m super happy that you are good, it’s a great time to redecorate (on animal crossing or at home 😜) and I love Purin! I’m learning Japanese to go on adventures there! I hope we can meet whenever that happens! As for Maro and Luna, hang in there girl! This too shall pass! I’m hopping to have a comeback on to your Patreon! 🎉 and tell you a little more about myself! I really enjoy your videos Sharla! またね!

[@jennifercrull7747]

Nice set up! Very cozy and a bummer about the plant stand.

[@melindarivera6598]

I'm not a big cat fan but your kitty is so cute! Edit: ok so not your car but even so. Cutest cat I've ever seen! I wouldn't mind having a cat like that 😊

[@sharlainjapan]

She's my friend Mark's :) Wish she was mine haha.

[@emilyleigh323]

So cute! The wood 'tiles' are perfect! Ive been doing lots of organizing, cleaning out closets and such. I added some twinkle lights around my patio furniture which lets me read in the evenings 🌛

[@mommyluvbug]

ive been sewing masks for friends and family in my spare time. Your balcony is super tiny and cute!

[@Ashaliyeva]

Jennifer Spence I’ve been doing the same, really grateful that I can sew, and help out a little! 💜 Keep up the good work! Blessings! 🥳🥳🥳

[@fleciashreve2313]

Jennifer Spence! Thank you! That's so awesome! My sister is a nurse. And they are even having a hard time w/the mask situation.

[@mottledmotmot2130]

This is so relaxing to watch. The wooden tiles work wonders to the space, looks really cozy. I think Purin did a really good job helping you there.

[@n0raaa]

your elon musk shrine caught me off guard I cantt

[@woin9361]

Wow, you completely transformed that balcony with the flooring! Totally worth the effort and I bet it feels great on the feet. Great job! Hope you enjoy relaxing in it :) Is it hard to grow plants in Japan? I’ve noticed a lot of KZbinrs in Japan prefer the silk variety. I would LOVE to see more decorating and organizing videos from you! Stay safe and healthy ☺️ Lots of love from Germany

[@Nerdymondays]

I’m sitting here wondering how long you’re gonna have to keep all that packaging in your house until it’s the proper day to take it out 😂 thank you for this it looks super cute and homey

[@sharlainjapan]

Hahaha it’s taking up my entire house atm😅😂📦

[@cactustactics]

Aww that looks way more cosy. Maybe you could use the vertical space to get more plants in there? You can get those planters you stick on your wall, or maybe a tall thin thing like a lamp in the corner, and have some trailing plants that can flow down. Wonder if they make fake ivy for the wall... 🤔 If you're doing more DIY get a box cutter or something! Those scissors were one day away from retirement

[@soulmagic-vq5kc]

What kind of cat is Purin??? She’s adorable!

[@AliceinJapanaland]

You could always buy a snake plant! I love mine - it only needs to be watered once a month and it's fantastic for improving air quality. You could keep it outside too, so you wouldn't have to worry about your cats eating it. For me, I just can't with fake plants - they feel so depressing. Like one more artificial thing in the home... genuine wood, stone, and other natural materials just make a place feel so much more welcoming I think. Love your new balcony though! I'm going to do the same - I already ordered my runnen tiles too!

[@pw510577w]

I used the exact same tiles in my backyard, which is about 7 times the size of yours. After a few years of weathering, Australian summers and wet winters, they were not in very good condition, and some were actually crumbling due to rot. I pulled them up and threw them all out. There was also a large build up of insects and dirt underneath. Yours may last longer if the area is covered and not as exposed to the elements. You can also buy from IKEA a resealer which I tried, but it was a darker colour than the original.

[@eunhyuekpark6159]

As a Joe Rogan Fan and an Elon Musk fan, love the picture you have on the wall @ 11:06 . Really like the balcony make over, it gave me some ideas for my backyard patio, thx!

[@fleciashreve2313]

Sharla you are brave! You did a great job! The balcony looks great. I tried to put a bookcase together. Key word "tried"😁it wasn't a pretty site. Purin again! She's so adorable! I'd never give her back to Mark. She ran away! Sorry Mark!!😉 TFS! Love, Light and Blessings!💟🐱

[@Lyricani]

IKEA should have a service called "Call a Swede" and someone from the store comes over and helps put stuff together.

[@Kastoruz]

Haha, I'll gladly help.

[@Nynke_K]

This reminds me of that Swedish tourism board campaign - it was called The Swedish Number and if you called it, you would be connected to a random Swedish volunteer, to talk about anything. It apparently ran for a whole year, around 2016 :)

[@MasonWestWriting]

Happy birthday, Sharla! May friends and family (virtually) fill your day with love. May you have many more birthdays. And may you stay forever young.

[@aoiumi17]

Does anyone know what breed is that adorable cat?

[@emily8948]

She is a Scottish fold :)

[@Nynke_K]

Sharla has mentioned it's a Scottish fold (it's also only a few months old and Sharla filmed it when it was still in the shop! Do have a look :) )

[@SSJShadow]

Great peaceful video this morning Sharla! As for what next? Oh god... no idea, the living room is nice, maybe set up a small workout area?

[@sharlainjapan]

Ha! Where! 😂 I couldddd just get rid of the kitchen sink, who needs a sink anyways

[@SSJShadow]

@@sharlainjapan lol! yeah that is a slight issue :P you can do it though! It's apartment tetris time!

[@o-anonium8653]

Love the balcony, also love the picture of Elon Musk smoking a joint on the wayll at 12:01