What $1,200 Will Get You In Texas | Sweet Digs | Refinery29

[@aliceavery4356]

"She would do really well on Etsy, but she's too busy being a high-powered engineer"

[@divyasasidharan2960]

that was so sweet

[@teethy28]

that's my dream!

[@lynns4122]

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[@ridernumbersix]

That seems like a diss to Etsy creators. Kinda rude.

[@cerenb7909]

@@ridernumbersix no it doesn’t

[@vlogbrothers]

That weird moment when you're watching a KZbin video and you see your own books. Great bookshelf design! -John

[@refinery29]

+vlogbrothers Omg, woah, the Vlog Brothers! Thanks for stopping by! 😃

[@ericamassey1354]

Thanks! I love your books!

[@estrellacasias]

The weird moment when youre watching KZbin video and you see your faves in the comments

[@francetogo794]

Oh......and her parents endless love for her. Such loving parents and loving daughter. They did a good job raising her and it shows inside and out.

[@zaidkhan6296]

Parent's love is everything

[@hwalazia]

@@zaidkhan6296 oof same

[@emperorpudding216]

You know she's from Texas when she calls this a "tiny space" xD

[@ttstts8001]

Irresistible Pudding I think everybody in Europe could call this a pretty small flat tbh Like, the biggest room on the left is my living room lol And it’s not like I am rich or something

[@ttstts8001]

I thought Americans had big ass mansions like in every movie I have seen

[@imanimcculler5209]

tts tts wrong we're all poor except for Texas and the rich parts of California

[@caneloalvarez8474]

@@ttstts8001 You will find large neighborhoods with mansions

[@ttstts8001]

mani M. No way y’all poor😂😂😂 My exchange year spent in Dallas has let me seen shit that never Happens in Europe. In HS there were people with expensive cars, Idthink those were being rented lol

[@Kimtrovert]

Anyone else get modern day Belle (from beauty & the Beast) vibes with that hair, large dog, and many books?

[@IndiraJauza]

YES!

[@naquitaroberts]

Kimtrovert literally thought this as I was looking through the comments

[@mrzxtoo]

Yes!

[@Tootisepop]

Omg!!;

[@NoeliaSalaz]

She is Belle!!

[@megankwonnn]

he protec he attac but most importantly he get startled by da clap

[@Dontincludeme]

Megan Kwon then goes back to nap

[@maggiemae7872]

Megan Kwon This needs to have 1K views lol

[@ciciheart6085]

Has an entire library in her bedroom- says: ‘this is not that many books’ - I can relate, I live for this girl!

[@ciaveespinosa]

Omgggg! I'm inlove with that mini library in the room! 💖💖💖

[@ytuseracct]

To be fair, most of the books look like they're series books

[@mackthechild6877]

Cici Heart I really want to start reading but I don’t like reading digitally and I can’t remember that I have books that I checked out. I got two books from the library and I had them for too long and ended up costing me 50 dollars so.

[@ciciheart6085]

@mack, oeh that is a waste of money :( you could have offerde to buy the books from the library lol. I don’t like to read digital books Either. Just find yourself a Nice bookshop and buy Some books you can enjoy at home ! X

[@mackthechild6877]

Cici Heart I have a few books that I have that I brought online a few years back for a book club that I stayed in for two years. I share a room with someone else so when I get my own little area, I may get a bookcase but I don’t know when.

[@zoonhoang3276]

She’s literally the best only child I’ve ever “met”. Love her apartment!

[@lavedadavis818]

There's a few of us out here. 😭😭😁😁😁

[@KateCarew]

Parents make or break us, we unfortunately don’t get the sibling love which will form and forge a person...balanced parents aware of the gravity will make sure to do a decent job, we are not all overly indulged little brats!! I knew she was an only before she said it, one big telltale is an OBSCENE amount of books and a pet that’s a sibling surrogate more than animal. She’s awesome and I apologize on behalf of our people if you’ve met some really jerky onlies :(

[@beccaj8094]

kate carew calm down

[@AdrienneM13]

I remember someone i worked with was surprised that I'm an only child. I asked why and she said it's because I'm not selfish and that basically I'm not an asshole lol.

[@CheshireCesare]

Wait, only kids have a bad “rep”…? Why..? We have enough pressures at is, we’re just trying to live lol :/

[@ShaoniRoy]

One of the best home tour. EVER. That bookshelf though... it's a heaven for every bookworm out there. Her ideas for multifunctional furniture is really cool !

[@Tata-iu3fy]

SHAONI ROY I love reading, but I have a Kindle, so all of my, well most of my books are digital. It saves me lots of room, and money.

[@ShaoniRoy]

@@Tata-iu3fy Yeah, no judging over your choice. Actually your choice is the most practical one. Even most of my recently read books are online. But every book lover specially who wants to hoard books has a dream to have his/her own library at some point in their life. And this video is sort of representative of the fulfillment of that dream of other book lovers out there.

[@Tata-iu3fy]

SHAONI ROY I guess my library would be screwed if the WiFi stopped. 🙂

[@christina3478]

SHAONI ROY I’m not a book lover, but I’ve alwaysssssss wanted that library from beauty and the beast 😻

[@elocinaqui24]

Honestly she's so pretty and I like her style, but the coolest part is how she diys all these things herself. Like girl, that table? That lettering art? That wall hanging? QUEEN.

[@YaGurlTV]

I usually dont like some of the people on these much but this girl seems amazing. Also books. So .... hell yes

[@th3azscorpio]

Agree. Some of the personalities come off as stuck up, bland, or as somewhat condescending.

[@cohnflay]

She seems so genuine. It’s awesome.

[@dontaskme9933]

TV ur comment has 666 likes

[@hotroxy240]

Finally a new location other than NY & LA👏🏾

[@TheMichelex20]

Such a beautifully decorated comfy place. Love it.

[@rumblefish9]

The apartment looks like it was curated by.... Pinterest.

[@fmellark]

I'm so jealous of these young people who can afford nice apartments and can do beautiful diys decor pieces and can cook and seem like they have their life so put together while i'm a poor mess who still lives at home lol

[@hayleyb467]

Chin up, love. This vid is a polished highlight reel, not real life. Apples & oranges. Comparison is an act of self mutilation ♡

[@yasmino.2193]

I feel the same. Especially now that many 19 & 20 year olds are living on their own.

[@theresuga]

@@yasmino.2193 ^^ I'm not sure where you're from but I don't know any people that age living out of home never mind on their own. This girl is in her late 20's/early 30's, she's finished school and is established in her career. You'll get there too.

[@hpieces]

fmellark it’s probably cause it’s Texas, it’s sooo much cheaper

[@estrellacasias]

Same i just wish I had a good relationship with my parents

[@aaliyah.domini]

I love how mindful she is and how everything in her home has a place/purpose. Also I would love to see a D.C. home featured!

[@baileytodtenbier1367]

omg me too

[@TriniGyal9]

This was literally one of the best homes featured. A library in your bedroom?! How beautiful is that!!! This girl seems like such a sweetheart. And her doggie is a darling :')

[@KateCarew]

Really like her personality, very practical and laid back without sacrificing a nice sense of aesthetics, it’s cozy AND modern. Very clever adding the shower curtain to the ceiling...she’s very smart.

[@stellablue1271]

When she calls her rooms small my New Yorker self dies a little...... 1200$ in my city can get you a single small bedroom in a shared apartment.

[@stellablue1271]

lauren lee lol wow and to think I wanted to live there for a while..... it’s worse than nyc.

[@aubreyalvarez7396]

In Houston you can rent a two bedroom house. That is small for Texas.

[@KD-dr3gy]

Yup in Sf. 1200 for a room. A big room. But still a room

[@tali1483]

Baby Blue yep! I live in Fort Worth

[@emersongrace8202]

I pay 650 for a 1130sqft 2 bedroom apartment in Indiana so I guess I should count myself lucky!

[@hannahs773]

Giiiirlll..... That bathroom is big. Jeez.😂😂

[@monvia88]

Right?! Mine is tiiiiiiiiny 😂

[@loveyhernandez5203]

It’s average

[@BaileyBellSparkle]

I find this really funny because I am also named Erica, my dad is an engineer, and my mom knits and crochets 😂😂 I also like to do a lot of diy projects, but I confess I don't have a nice apartment like that 😅

[@refinery29]

+baileybellsparkle Wow! What are the odds!

[@robyndismon394]

You'll get it. Don't worry.😜

[@afsanachowdhury514]

Robyn Dismon I don’t get it

[@callmejulia._.610]

Afsana Chowdhury I think he mean’t ”you’ll get an apartment as nice as hers/have as nice as hers”

[@meaganmillermm]

She has been my favorite so far. She’s sweet, smart, and gorgeous... like wth be my friend!!!?!?

[@ciciheart6085]

COME THROUGH TEXAS! Can we see something like Utah or Minnesota next? Or another ‘random’ place in the states? :)

[@chozart88]

Cici Heart rent in Minnesota has gone up like 40% in five years. The whole country is having a housing crisis unless you live in a completely rural area but then there may not be jobs. Ugh it’s so unsustainable.

[@shutupsavannah2195]

Lol I’ve lived in both those states that’s funny

[@nootzi10]

yo why'd you have to attack minnesota like that? jk we know no one really knows about us XD

[@chozart88]

Adva A ain’t shitting on Minnesota, shitting on greedy developers and lazy ass politicians nationwide ruining any previously affordable place and local businesses 😩

[@laine6407]

Suad Mahfouz ikr lmao like Minnesota isn’t random it’s a dang state.

[@kikitime299]

Omg her dog, I can’t even HES SO CUTE

[@yamiksus]

Ok this is the only studio apartment I've ever wanted to live it ln

[@charlimarieTV]

Loved this episode! so cool to see all her creative DIYs!

[@rosiev.445]

One of my favorites! Love love love how genuine and down to earth she is. And the pup is adorable!

[@xuzix]

she has such a nice chill positive energy, and incredible apartment. I have celiac disease too and just found out a few months and I’m only in college still too so it’s cool seeing someone so together and steady with their life. I don’t know I just really enjoyed this interview and tour so thanks!

[@BabyBearRudy]

I love her energy, perfect. Not super in your face, just super chill and sincere :)

[@Petra-P]

what a lovely space with some great original ideas, maybe even the most original apartment on this series so far! what a crafty creative girl! she also seems like a wonderful dog mom which makes me very happy, every pup deserves a loving owner :)

[@sydw1173]

Her place is adorable ahhh

[@humar4202]

They finally got someone out of New York. Keep it coming, refinery, keep it coming.

[@Not2008Me]

She's right, in the south we'd call that small...I live in South Florida, but I love her aesthetic and I think she did a lovely job with the space. I also love that her mom sends her cards regularly and that she built things with her dad. My dad was the same..he passed this year. I sure miss him...I feel slightly envious when I see others with their dad...in more of a longing way, not a mean way.

[@DareBear1226]

I love how her dog was sleep through most of the interview lol

[@refinery29]

+darbear1226 He is too cute!

[@blandrat]

“Welp,” *slams suitcase shut* “I’m movin’ to Texas! Yee haw”

[@lillustpotion]

*grabs jacket* wait for me!

[@tasnuvanoor6473]

This one is my favorite by far! Everything in the apartment has a sentimental value to her and that's just beautiful :)

[@sebiandthestars]

Ooh I love your name.

[@rebeccapowlenko6275]

I LOVE her whole space. Every aspect is cozy yet stylish.

[@lindabea3371]

another Dallas, Texas sweet Digs! I love seeing my city being represented. Cute place

[@ChristianMosi]

The home decor is nice!! And i love Carlos the most. This space would be $3,000 in NYC smh.

[@carableu]

Or even $4,000.

[@robyndismon394]

@@carableu Hate 2 say it but it MIGHT be even more than that. NY rents r insane.😜

[@cynthia7433]

not to mention what it would cost in LA 😓

[@laine6407]

Nonono it’d be 6,000-8,000.

[@ToriUptown]

Stopdabbingkids -.- no it wouldn’t - you must not live or know NY real estate. this would be between 2k and 2.5k in NY, depending on the area.

[@rachelm.3173]

This is by far my favorite Sweet Digs tour. The bookshelf is epic. The sentimental items throughout, and her fur baby looks so sweet. Loved it😍

[@chrissygravitt9196]

I'm an only child as well and I think my love of reading came from that, so I drooled when I saw your bookshelf and all your beautiful books girl Amazing!! Best thing I've seen on this series so far.

[@shlomoz2495]

This apartment is stunning! I can't believe she managed to make a small apartment feel so big and yet still fully decorated. And she did so much by herself!!! Very inspiring

[@lcfloret]

Beautiful! One of the best "Sweet Digs" home tours I have seen. Extremely calming and blessed atmosphere.

[@mrclimbclimb1764]

Apartment is really nice + she's gorgeous + the dog + so many books. Instant win

[@aspirocannonier4508]

This place is gorgeouss and homey. And that bookshelf! Absolute goallsss 😍

[@refinery29]

+aspirocannonier We're obsessed!

[@ShaynaPalomar]

Her doggy just laying next to her and clearly wanting to always have contact with her is so sweet 🥺

[@aiai-j7i]

What a lovely person! Her parents raised her well...wish I had a dad like hers!

[@g.s.632]

This lady has such a positive energy, she's beautiful and her appartment is super well adapted not only to her vision but also to the overall decorations. Plus her relationship with her dog is ♥️

[@RocknRollDina]

Lovely apt. But am I the only one who refuses to invest too much in an apt i don't own? I have the basics few decorations and that's it. Saving for my own home. I'm also aware that there are many people who live in a rented united all their lives so I guess it's technically home for them.

[@amberjohnson]

You’re not the only one. Trying to save for my own home as well. I wouldn’t invest too much into an apartment especially since it’s technically not mine.

[@RocknRollDina]

@@amberjohnson Exactly!

[@LomaLoloLee]

RocknRollDina this is a girl who said “not that many books” when referring to that huge shelf lol. So she probably doesn’t see herself decorating her apartment like this as a huge investment 😄

[@jacquelinele9170]

Same, but that doesn't mean it can't be decorated or have your style. Because my home is my sanctuary, but that doesn't mean I have to spend a lot to make it a space I love

[@izzystarwind]

She also said that she didn’t spend much on most of the items and that pretty much the kennel and diy bed were the biggest thing

[@derice7375]

Lovely appartment with a lot charms, not so big but it's comfortable and convenient for 1 person.you know what ,once you are happy with all you have, you don't need anything else,good job young woman.

[@sheisheycoco]

This is for sure my favorite episode. Her home is great and I love that she created so many key design pieces. ❤️

[@kebible91]

THE BOOKSHELVES ARE TO DIE FOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@juliefrye-courtois984]

Those floor to ceiling bookshelves 😍😍😍 honestly, this whole apartment is amazing, one of my favorites in this series

[@UltraHanisah]

Such a well spoken person, you can tell that she reads a lot by that (and of course the wall to wall bookshelf)

[@Kittencardigan]

Honestly, that dog stole the show.

[@stephenanthony3094]

Those bookshelves are something else! And I love her creativity with making her space work.

[@CreativeLib]

Hands down BEST APARTMENT DECOR EVER!

[@chicopedro19]

This is a peaceful and serene space. Everything is laid out is a unique and cool way. Especially the library! You could feel nothing but positive vibes. It was touching as she spoke about her parents.

[@sheridyntalbert6548]

i think this might be my favorite sweet digs episode thus far 💛 thank you refinery 29 👍🏾

[@nadias_life857]

I live in Texas and it’s true Texas is a great place if you want to save money on your home

[@andreakohn5437]

Love this apartment! Everybody else just talks about stuff they bought while you built yours - very inspiring

[@hotcheetos2463]

She wins!! Hands down!! And her pup in the intro just topped everything for me

[@AdelineRock]

Heck yeah! Texas represent 🌵🕺🏻 I live in Austin, but I love Dallas & the people here are unmatchable. ❤️

[@jeslynlane]

wow, this girl is perfect. amazing space, and what a well spoken personality!

[@ChristianneYu96]

the glowing headboard/backdrop is my fave!

[@amandascott9754]

I love that she has the Redwall books.

[@velvet123]

Her space is my inspiration from what I was thinking when I moved.

[@blizzyTX]

*What $1200 will get you in one of the more expensive parts of Dallas.

[@TexasbyStorm]

She's actually getting an amazing deal on that apartment.

[@DimpledNatural]

Right

[@aprilo4300]

BWTX I love in Dallas and pay 1100 for a 2 bedroom over 900 sq and it’s very nice.

[@blizzyTX]

@@aprilo4300 where?

[@aprilo4300]

BWTX far north Dallas near Plano

[@deborahday1786]

LOOOOOOVE. This is THE best one so far. Love her, love her style, her use of space, love her dog. ❤️ A+++

[@wing3789]

This was healing. She is fortunate with her upbringing,a family that knows how to do things with their hands and the education for financial stability and a passion for life

[@TheBlackDorothyZbornak]

She won with her parents, love her decor

[@devian7716]

This is only in south Texas lol. You can get a brand new house with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms for $1,000 a month. This apartment would be like $425 in the Texas panhandle😩

[@olgadaniella6184]

Just what I was thinking, still expensive for texas, but its nice!!

[@valerierodriguez8561]

I pay $725 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath two story town home. I live in south central Texas. No complaints

[@DaisytheMonster]

Hehe I pay 595 for a two bedroom in central texas

[@Jack-ti7mg]

Dallas is considered part of North Texas. South Texas would probably be San Antonio or as far down as Laredo. $1,200 is about the general rent for a recently built apartment in the DFW area. Some can be more expensive depending on how new the apartment is, location, square footage and so. Some apartments in the Plano / Richardson area are about $1400+ a month

[@MunchkinDizzy]

West texas and I'm renting to own a 2 bedroom one bathroom house for $700 this includes the three lots the house is sitting on and a big commercial garage.

[@TEESALSAS]

As a book lover and writer, her bedroom bookcase sold it for me. I also love the aesthetic in the rest of the apt as well. Truly lovely. Deacon is adorbs too!

[@iamwindchakra]

This place is gorgeous. You did a great job designing! Your dog is ADORABLE! The climbing of your shelves makes me nervous AF. Be careful!

[@gabixhi]

She is INCREDIBLE!!! This style is everything I want and more. So inspiring for my new place!

[@khiannaparkskhianna]

I absolutely love the functionality of the bedroom. Personally it would be a shoe wall

[@henryweeden143]

I loooove the honeycomb shelfs!

[@kellyrascon]

God I love her aesthetic sooo much!!

[@firdamaruf7923]

This is definitely, so far, the most beautiful home that doesn't sacrifice an arm or a leg! Love looovvee how her craftiness inspires me, how she utilizes every space and don't get me started on the bookshelf 😍

[@nandinipattnaik5915]

One of the best house tours. No crap and very enjoyable.

[@TruthOrClaire]

I love how she decorated her space! She seems like such a lovely person, too. Now I want to DIY some projects. 😂

[@Alabaster1223]

I was about to click away but then I heard she had celiac disease!!!!!!! I have that too and I love baking too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This makes me really happy!!!!

[@davidhanousek9874]

Cleanest , brightest, nicest, single apartment i have ever seen on YT.

[@95jazmyn]

This apartment is absolutely amazing. What she did with the space is lovely!

[@kb9847]

Where to start! :) ** your barn door looks great! ** I love your wall of books! I'm glad you keep them and have made a library. I think the fact it takes up the whole wall is amazing! ** You didn't mention what you put in front of your bedroom window, but I think it looks beautiful. ** The view itself is worth the rent you pay!! gorgeous and relaxing. ** finally I think it's great that you made a bit of a tribute to your dad and this got posted on Father's Day!! Thanks for sharing your home with us! ps your dog is so lovely!!

[@refinery29]

+thehelpfulassistant Thanks for leaving a positive comment!

[@berenicemendez7230]

What a great episode. Loved how resourceful she is and loved the shout out to the parents. I also liked that she had photos that documented the process of some of the projects as well as the way she was thinking about functionality plus aesthetic. I enjoyed her voice and how articulate she was, plus the dog and the bird feeder? Really made me want to be friends with her!.

[@liizzset]

I love the look of this apartment. Plus I am a book fiend. Well, love collecting books. So definitely loving the bookshelf design. One of the best apartments I have seen on this channel.

[@robotsneedlove]

That bookshelf wall is everything

[@celinebeanie]

So dreamy... her book shelf 😍🔥

[@theloniousMac]

Belgian Malinois are incredible dogs. They can be a bit head strong, but they are terribly intelligent, and loyal and protective of their owners. They are a favorite of K9 police units, and Special OPS groups like Navy Seals. Deacon is beautiful. He looks a bit like a GSD mix which ( IMHO ) would make him near perfect in temperament.

[@jodimatthews2755]

I never comment but this is definitely my fave place! In *LOVE* with the bookshelf!

[@refinery29]

+jodimatthews Thanks for letting us know!

[@UltraMagnus3786]

She’s a boss and totally crushing it. Huge props.

[@ellengleason8761]

Bookshelf goals!

[@Phiasowind]

Those bookshelves are my dream !!!! Love this episode! ❤️

[@debrakateri2979]

Love how calming her apt decor is especially her bed . I would love to duplicate That especially for storage .

[@miralie6919]

i seriously love this sweet digs probably the decor i like the most and she seems so sweet!

[@Godsgraceish]

That dog knows he is safe and cared for

[@CaseLovesBvB]

I came here to say beautiful dog. I own a Belgian Malinois also. Hands down best dog ever.❤️

[@Gabriela.H]

I always say I want to move from NYC to Dallas, TX. This video just confirmed it even more for me. Love her apartment

[@Tashas_Travels]

This is amazing. I think I’m moving to Texas. Rent is great 👍🏾 and you can live a happy life

[@xiovlogz]

You can even get a good size house for a little bit more.

[@carableu]

That same thought ran through my head...

[@shachede6828]

1200 will get you a bigger house in other place of dallas.

[@refinery29]

+natashaselemani Good luck! :)

[@kaitlyncarr8208]

THAT. BOOKSHELF. Incredible.