studio vlog 04 🌱✏️ studio makeover, wedding planning + 10k q&a

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Hi friends!
Welcome back to another studio vlog 🎨 I feel like I haven't shared a studio vlog in a while, so I'm really excited to share with you all my new set-up hehe
It was a productive week filled with lots of drawing both for work and for my personal life, including wedding save the dates!
Thank you all so much for your love in reaching 10K🥹 I hope the q&a section answers some of your questions, but if you have any that I didn't get to, I'll try to answer them in the comments below!
With lots of love,
Ahya🤎
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🏷 people mentioned in the video:
‪@stuffcelinedoes‬
🕰️ time stamps:
00:00 preview
00:47 let's get to work!
03:48 the before
07:15 prepping the space
09:11 my new set-up!
12:36 unboxing my new spring perfume
14:06 drawing cute icons to keep track of my spring tbr
15:00 q&a
you can also find me here:
🌸 instagram: @ahyascottage
🍃 art account: @ahyasartroom
🩰 my etsy shop: www.etsy.com/ahyasartroom
📚 my book wishlist: tinyurl.com/ahyaswishlist
👒 business: [e-mail]

[@mrscrystalking]

I loved hearing the bits of your testimony and learning what books He used to bless you! 🧡 Praying all your planning goes well and it is peaceful

[@AhyasCottage]

Ohh thank you so much for enjoying the video and for your prayers, it truly means so much!!🥺🤎

[@MyCozyLife-Lisa]

Two videos in one week…thank you😊 Your Save the Date cards are the most beautiful I have ever seen❤️

[@AhyasCottage]

Awww thank you so much!!🥹 I know that I didn’t post for a couple of weeks so I’m trying to make up for it hehe🌸🤎

[@gyu6998]

her voice is so soothing ~

[@AhyasCottage]

Thank you so much!😭✨

[@vivienne7415]

The invitation cards are so romantic & beautiful 🥰💕💐

[@AhyasCottage]

Thank you so much!!🥹😭🌷

[@booklady8888]

I really liked your old wall setup so many pretty pictures, but your new setup is very nice as well, and I see some inspiration from your old wall. Great way to display your books, and I really like your lamp and new standing desk! Enjoy your new space 📚🌸😊

[@radhikabahl9271]

Thank You for posting this video. I felt really calm watching it and I felt like I could breath easily (i hope you understand what I'm trying to say). I'm going through a rough period in my life and your videos definitely help me see the positives in life. Thank you for all you do🤍💕 ps - Your invitation cards are too adorable 🤍🤍

[@AhyasCottage]

Ohh that means so much to me!! Thank you for taking the time to watch my video and for enjoying it too🥹🤎 I’m so sorry to hear that you’re going through a rough period and I’m so grateful to hear that my videos are helping even a little🥺 sending you a big hug from here!!🌸🌷

[@haidian1322]

Congratulations on reaching 10k!! I have been watching your videos for months now and I love them. Also, I loved hearing about your career story, very inspiring ❤

[@AhyasCottage]

Ohh thank you so much!!🥹✨ I’m so grateful that you enjoy watching my videos, truly!🤎

[@bacisplace2862]

Hi, Ahya. I love how soothing your videos are. Before I hop into bed, I get some tea, light some candles, grab a throw blanket and get cozy with your vlogs. They calm me down after a hectic day at work. Thank you for sharing more about yourself and for being open about your faith. Hearing about a content creator’s close relationship with God is rare and refreshing these days. I do have a question, since you asked. Do you have any recommendations on apps to track your reading or TBR lists? My goal this year is to read more, so I think it’d be smart to keep a record. I wish I could make an illustrated TBR list as beautiful as yours though! ~Blessings from a new subscriber in Los Angeles. ❤

[@AhyasCottage]

Ohh this makes me so happy!! Thank you so much for your incredibly kind comment, I appreciate it so much🥺🤎 If you don’t use it already, I really love to use notion to keep track of everything as I find it super easy to create lists and tick things off! I like that you can make it as complicated or simple as you’d like🥰 Thank you so much for enjoying the video🌷

[@bacisplace2862]

@@AhyasCottage I appreciate you for taking the time to respond! I’ve not heard of notion. I’ll have to check it out. From the way you describe it, it sounds like what I need! Have a beautiful week, Ahya! 🌸🌼🐇

[@stuffcelinedoes]

your illustrations are absolutely gorgeous i just can't process how talented you are 🤍🤍 and this is the perfect save the date 🥹 those wooden coasters are sooo pretty and your new set up is SO dreamy i'm in love 😍 we have such similar tastes it's crazy i also love so many of the books that you love 🫶

[@spinstercatlady]

Your invitation cards are absolutely precious - so unique and lovely! I love hearing about your fav spiritual books as well as the fiction. I'm currently reading Praying With Jane: 31 Days Through the Prayers of Jane Austen as my daily devotional. Jane wrote some trule lovely, heartfelt prayers. The author, Rachel Dodge also wrote devotionals for Anne Of Green Gables, Secret Garden and Little Women. The Anne one was very sweet and comforting and helped me through a recent very stressful time. Have you read any of these, Ahya?

[@AhyasCottage]

Awww thank you so much!!🥰 And I’ve never read through any of the devotionals you’ve mentioned myself, but I have seen them around before and I remember being mesmerised by the concepts, not to mention the beautiful artwork😍

[@sandrab5477]

I am a 3D artist (lighting artist to be more specific) for animation feature films so when I practice my hobbies, it's always crafts like crochet, embroidery (I would love to sew my own clothes but I am still afraid to try), reading of course. I also enjoy photography (digital or film photography) and filming my everyday life and holidays, but what always bore me is the editing, probably because I spend all my day working on computer, so I have thousands of pictures and footage waiting for me to edit them...

[@user-my5pv6lq9n]

I always get so excited when I see you've posted a new video! Their so relaxing💕🌸

[@AhyasCottage]

Awww that makes me so happy!! Thank you so much😭🌷

[@cassiecassie307]

i'm glad you're back and it's so lovely to see all the great things you're working on!

[@AhyasCottage]

Awww thank you so much lovely!! I’m so grateful that you enjoy watching these videos🥹🤎🌷

[@MM_VU]

I love the calmness of your clips. ❤

[@AhyasCottage]

Awww thank you so much🥺🤎

[@lauraa1345]

Congratulations on your wedding (the save the date cards look amazing!) and on reaching 10k here on KZbin! You deserve this so much🤍

[@AhyasCottage]

Ohh thank you so much!!🥹🤎

[@thelovelyowl5942]

Your Save the Dates are so pretty 😭😍😍 and a September wedding sounds lovely. 🍂🍁🤎

[@evelynmatute1058]

Awwww early congratulations!! The invitations look so lovely ☺️ thank you for another cosy video ❤

[@AhyasCottage]

Ohhh thank you so much!!!😭😭🌸✨

[@patriciaa65]

Random but were you watching Welcome to Samdalri? It looks similar to Hometown Cha Cha Cha, which is one of my favorite kdramas ever! your invitations are wonderful,I bet your wedding will be lovely!!

[@AhyasCottage]

Yesssss!!! I absolutely love Welcome to Samdalri and I didn’t finish Hometown Cha Cha Cha but I do remember loving it too🥹🤎

[@sincerelyceline]

AHH! Congrats on setting the date! Wish you all the best in wedding planning❤🥰🫶

[@AhyasCottage]

😭😭😭thank you SO much lovely!!!🌷✨

[@bawanthiimasha4967]

Aww I love your videos big time! ♥️🥺

[@AhyasCottage]

Thank you so much!!😭🌸🌷

[@allaboutchrist4813]

Early congratulations for your wedding. God bless you❤

[@AhyasCottage]

Ohh thank you so much🥹🤎🌸

[@sweetbirdies8670]

I love hearing about your life, walk with Christ and all your book suggestions. I’m making my way through some of them already. I feel like you would really enjoy Gene Stratton Porter’s books. She was an American naturalist. They are full of nature, characters with rich lives, lots of heart, and endearing love stories. The Keeper of the Bees is my favorite but I also really love Freckles. I revisited them frequently!

[@AhyasCottage]

Ohh thank you so much!!🥺🤎 I’ve never heard of Gene Stratton Porter before, but I’m intrigued now and will have to check out some of the books you’ve mentioned so thank you for the recommendations😍

[@mayastudios_08]

congratulations ahya i am so happy for you 💝 can't wait to see more wedding planning and illustrations 💐🌱🩷 love the new setup and those invitation cards look absolutely beautiful !!!!! 💗 💌 Ps. wishing you the very best in life always ♥️

[@AhyasCottage]

Eeee thank you so much lovely!🥰 Hopefully I’ll be able to share more wedding planning stuff over the next few weeks hehe and I also wish you the best too🥹🤎🌷✨

[@Autumn_Shore]

Oh my gosh the same thing happens to me when I puzzle. I havnt heard of anyone else getting motition sickness from puzzles before, I thought I was the only one. Hehe. Lovely video as always. You have such a gentle and peaceful style. Have a great day 😊

[@AhyasCottage]

No way!!! I’m relieved to hear that I’m not the only one haha😭🤎 thank you so much for watching the video and I hope you have a lovely day too🥰

[@littleshootingstar_]

i love your videos so much!

[@AhyasCottage]

😭😭thank you so much for your sweet comment!! I’m so grateful to hear that you find my videos to be a safe space🥺 And how wonderful that you’d like to become an illustrator too! I’ve always been in awe of those who can animate because it’s a whole different level😍 sending a huge hug and rooting for your dreams!!🤎

[@adrieli5347]

im catching up on your videos 😅 your studio looks gorgeous, i love how you arranged everything 💖 i saw you have 'the apothecary diaries' vol.1 and I'm so excited for you to read it, i hope you can share your thoughts once you do 😊 thank you for sharing a little bit more of you with us and congrats on your wedding and on reaching 10k 🎉🥳

[@kawaiikitty4569]

Of course Harry Potter! If you haven’t seen it, The Cursed Child play is very good.

[@AhyasCottage]

Ooooh I’ve wanted to watch the play ever since it was first showcased and I’d love to get the chance to watch it someday😍

[@northernlassie2755]

Be careful as a Christian 🙏 ....HP is witchcraft

[@ellesteward]

If you love Charles Spurgeon you would love his Morning And Evening devotional! It's so encouraging. Also Streams In The Desert is beautiful!

[@AhyasCottage]

Yes!!! I have his Chequebook at the Bank of Faith devotional which is amazing, but my fiancé has a copy of his Morning and Evening devotional!😍 I haven’t read Streams in the Desert before so I’ll definitely look into it, thank you!🤎

[@booklady8888]

Here are a few Christian fiction authors. These are some of my favs. Melody Carlson, Andy Andrews, Barbara Davis, Richard Paul Evans, Donna VanLieri.

[@sanne3288]

I have never seen more gorgeous save-the-date cards!! Is it possible to buy the cat wallart somewhere? I need those two cats in my life hehe

[@AhyasCottage]

Awww thank you so much!!🥹 And I believe the adorable cat postcard was sent as a freebie in an order that I purchased from Laurel Mae Art on Etsy😍

[@AfricancoolChic]

Congratulations 🎊 ❤

[@AhyasCottage]

Thank you so much!!🥰✨

[@eminorthworld]

You mentioned studying backgrounds. Those are really hard for me I wonder if you have any good resources for improving backgrounds.

[@eileennielsen5165]

My favorite theologian is Chas. Spurgeon.Knowing God is an excellent bk. I also have The Jewel Of Divine Contentment, Lowly and? (sorry, my muscle relaxer is taking affect).I have many books on suffering as I have had chronic pain for 27 yrs. the worst being the last 3 from Spinal Neck surgery. Reading is about the only thing left I can do. I used to have many hobbies, but my neck has not healed,sometimes the neck muscles will not hold my head up properly. I have had every kind of treatment for pain, but haven't really worked. As difficult as this is(by myself, no family) and God has not chosen to take the pain away; HE lets me know HE is in it with me. HIS word is precious and life giving. Have fun with your wedding plans! 🙂

[@jamieklunder7301]

Your faith is an encouragement to me! Praying you discover new treatments that provide you with pain relief and friends that can walk alongside you.

[@pichu8281]

Why I feel like I watched this exact same video yesterday it is deja vu I don't know I am confused 😕🤔 and congratulations for your wedding Advance happy married life

[@AhyasCottage]

Hahaha no you’re right!! The video was accidentally posted the other day so I’ve had to re-upload it properly today🙈 sorry for the confusion! And thank you so much🥹🤎

[@pichu8281]

@@AhyasCottage it's alright I understand already I just said it for fun it's really wonderful video being religious is incredible Without god we nothing once again congratulations for your marriage thankyou for wonderful videos and Happy reading 😄

[@sonnyvarioni1654]

What does your '25' tattoo signify?

[@lizdorrington2851]

Hi from Australia Ahya! I hope the wedding planning goes well. Your videos are so beautiful& I look forward to them so much. Can I ask you a favor ? Please pray for me. ❤

[@abigailoyadiran4797]

I want to say congratulations on your wedding day I love the invitation card they are very lovely and beautiful. I have a question what is your favorite Christian fiction?

[@AhyasCottage]

Awww thank you so much!!!🥹 And I think Tessa Afshar’s historical fiction novels are some of my all-time favourite Christian fiction books! I haven’t read many fantasy novels in the genre yet though other than C. S. Lewis’ Narnia of course🙈🤎

[@spinstercatlady]

Sandra Byrd has some great historical fiction books, especially if you enjoy mystery/gothic/romance. Quite similar to Julie Klassen if you've ever read her books.

[@michelee647]

You are so talented. I wish you all the best. By the way if you haven't read it, I highly recommended book House of dreams by Liz Rosenberg. It's very well written biography L. M. Montgomery.

[@AhyasCottage]

You’re too kind!! Thank you so much😭🌸 And I’ll definitely check it out! I’ve never heard of it before so I’m intrigued, thank you for the recommendation🥰