Hi guys, I’m Aleksandra Zee and welcome to my Sweet Digs. Before we get started, go ahead and click the subscribe button at the bottom of the page to follow along with Refinery29. And if you have these cool things and want to watch it in VR, click on the VR icon in the playbar. Alright, come on in! This is a one bedroom apartment and it is $2100 a month. I live here with my fiancé. I am really lucky to live in Oakland and be surrounded by so many incredible makers, and being a woodworker myself, my house is filled with things that I have made and especially things that my good friends have made. One of my favorite makers is featured. Her name is Katie Gong, and if you look over underneath the hats, she made that beautiful wooden knot. We have a ton of hats. In this apartment we kind of decorate with them, and anywhere I go I buy a hat so that’s kind of something that I hoard. My favorite thing in this room is our gigantic king size bed that takes up the entire room, and my little baby Jack who is in his tiny bed is usually in the big bed with us. The next thing I’d like to show you, which is right across the hall, is the bathroom. And that is definitely not my favorite space. C’mon, let’s go. It is itty bitty. When me and my fiancé are in here we definitely bump booties. One good thing about the bathroom is there is a tub behind this door that is definitely key. There’s also this very funky window. So the window lets in no light but lets in air, which is good. Hello! Also, I can hear everybody else’s bathrooms. Kinda gross. Anyways, let’s get out of here. I make it a point to surround myself with an incredible community of makers and I also bring that into my space. So take a second to look around and you can see what I’ve made or what I’ve purchased and who’s made it. Almost everything in here is handmade, and if it’s not handmade then it was bought with intention. I try to keep things in my house that I use and not too many things that don’t serve a purpose. And the things that don’t serve a purpose are pretty special. Other things in the apartment that are kind of eye grabbing is this giant mirror over here that I made, and it’s made out of walnut. I was on the hunt for a floor mirror that had a live edge wood frame and I couldn’t find it anywhere. And so I decided to make it. It was definitely a learning lesson, I messed up a couple times but I love how it came out and it’s really fun to have in the house. It kind of makes it feel bigger. Just like the bedroom, I put it kind of reflecting a window so that it opens up the space. There are so many windows and so I can have all these plants. All my plants are so happy. The sun does fill the apartment at different times of the day and I can just feel all my plants smiling and growing. It’s my favorite place to hang out, but I want to show you my kitchen now. It’s a little bit unconventional and kind of tiny but come see what I did with it. We don’t really do that much cooking. Antrom cooks a mean breakfast and I like to make cheese plates because to me that’s about having good friends over for good conversation and laughs. And I really love filling my space with the energy of all the people that I love. And I’ve also got it on one of my cutting boards that I made. Something that I do love about the kitchen is this triangle shelf. When I moved in here there was a lack of storage, and I’ve got a lot of collections of bowls and ceramics and cookbooks. The funny thing is, I don’t know how to
cook. If you have any easy recipes or things I should maybe learn how to make, please leave it in the comments below. I would love to read. Because my studio is right down the street, and I can’t really woodwork in the house ‘cause sawdust get everywhere, we wanted to have a creative space for at least one of us. It’s just a really inspiring little spot and I feel like we’re using the kitchen very differently because we do have our dining area in the living room. Antrom has his music corner over here but I’ve got a little secret corner of my own. This is my closet. So not only do I get to store all of my clothes and everything is really organized, but I have space to store workout equipment. I can pull it out, workout, take my me time and then put it back away. I need to have that little bit of time that just revolves around me, my mental space and pushing my body. I hope you felt inspired while hanging out with me in my place. I’m gonna show you the door. C’mon let’s go! Thank you so much for coming in and taking a tour of my Sweet Digs. I’ll see you later, bye!
Why VR😭😭
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Please stop. These are the hardest to watch
whhhhy this angle???
what is thissssss???
Who clicked this video as fast as they can………….oh ok 👌🏻 its only me 😂😂🤣
First video I've given thumbs down, I can't watch it in vr.
Please stop making these videos VR. It’s really uncomfortable to watch.
This close 👌🏻 to unsubscribing because of this 360 VR bullshit
Did Refinery29 learn nothing from the last VR video? It was really badly received. Its just stupid to make the same mistake over again.
PLEASE STOP THE VR 360!
Please stop making these videos vr ones. They are so annoying to watch.
I love VR, I watch on my iPhone and it feels like I’m right there in the space! Please do more NYC apartments in VR!
Love Aleksandra, been following her on instragram for a while. But – I hate this VR concept.
VR…. 👎👎👎👎
How many times we gotta tell yall to please stop with the VR videos for yall to actually listen to your viewers?????? Enough.
OMG your not listening to your subscribers…we hate these types of videos. No more VR videos…please
Have you guys not learned no one likes these?????? Or are you all just trolling us now?!
Stooooopppppppp
The way everone feels about VR is the way I JUST stopped feeling about YouTube! So I'm REALLY lost! Currently laying on my desk trying to figure out if there is a spider on the living room ceiling, and also why I care if there is😂
Update: I think it's a plant hook-whew Aleksandra, I think you will be alright! I love when spaces reflect people, you learn so much from them! Thanks for sharing. I would love to possess the skill set to create kitchen cabinets that look like a french provincial dresser with curves and legs! And a hutch upper!
And, you can "fry" any veggie in the air fryer-my fav is radishes and carrots! No ingredients except the vegies needed👊💨 Add the vegies to a box of stock, and now you have soup!
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
If your entire audience is telling you they dislike VR and your like to dislike ratio is atrocious why continue with this trend. If you’ve already filmed a bunch of VR videos and don’t want the time/money to go to waste go back and film a one take house tour with a regular camera so we have an option. So disappointing
please. stop. with. the. vr.
Nope not gonna finish watching this. Not gonna make my eyes hurt
Just here to dislike and read the comments….
I know y’all have already recorded and programmed VR videos until the end of the year but these are terrible. Just don’t upload them and count it as a loss. Your subscribers don’t want to see this. Half the screen is covered by a huge blur, and we can’t even see the apartment.
This VR makes me feel sick so thanks alot
Unsubscribing
I'm so sorry but WHYYYY the VR!??? It seems like we keep asking to quit the VR and it's not happening. I'm so incredibly bummed, I really wanted to watch this video 😭😭😭😭
How many episodes have you guys pre recorded, whoever thought it was a good idea needs help. It’s just funny now 😂😂
Oh man, I knew I was nosy before but now??? It's another level with this 360 camera lol. Such a beautiful home!
I have to say I like VR videos. Even though I don't have a VR headset.
You're not listening to your subscribers, STOP with these videos
I really don’t like the vr!!
Why do you continue to film these videos in 360 when on every video people comment saying it’s difficult to watch? I used to love this series but I can’t watch them anymore because it’s so frustrating.. Surely this is just losing the channel views, subscribers and money?
HAAATEEEE the 360. It takes away from the entire experience, looks lesser quality PLUS I need to watch it on my phone even though I want to watch it on my tv for a bigger screen. 360 video’s are annoying and I’ll never understand this trend
Awful video!!!
I really liked the VR, it’s such a cool concept!
I was so excited to see a new video until I realized it's 360 gosh no!!!! Please stop!!!
You guys obviously aren’t listening to the people who watch your content… VR SUCKS!!!!!!
+Refinery 29 – Overall, I'm impartial to Sweet Digs Virtual Reality 360 videos. They're okay. Not completely horrible. With each 360 VR video, I can see and grasp each person's space. Also, viewers can see more things not typically shown. The virtual reality experience will be different for each user. Quality of experience will be determined by a number of factors: age and type of electronic device used (e.g. older computers or smartphones will have trouble), Internet connection speed, access to a virtual reality headset, and any possible health / visual conditions. These are just factors that Refinery29 can't control. I can't be upset with Refinery29 wanting to try virtual reality videos. It's an up-and-coming technology one is going to see more of in the upcoming years.
Honestly refinery. Stop it
I really hope they stop doing videos like this because it makes me dizzy watching it. Am I the only one that feels this way?
Please, for the love of all things, stop with these videos. They are not ideal.
Overall, Aleksandra and Antrom have a beautifully designed apartment. Their friends, along with themselves, are great artists. And, I loved all the plants and sunlight! However, I am upset and annoyed with the building owner of Aleksandra's complex. The owner of this building needs to renovate the units–at bare minimum the kitchen and bathroom areas. There's many ways to renovate this apartment complex while still keeping the Spanish 1920's – 1940's architectural design of the apartment complex intact. Across the country, their are so many examples of updated homes with the older charm still present.
Omg please stop with the VR 😤 first time disliking one of y’alls videos but it’s needed
ooh yay! the apartment of someone I actually recognize – her art is amazing!
I'm so done….
I don't get all the hate. It's quite useful to really be in the space, you get far more information with this than canned videos. I guess most of the subs don't have any VR capability and just watch it on their monitor hence their reaction. If you don't have a decent VR device you should give it a shot, it is quite impressive.
Cook a steak if you aren't vegan….look up Gordon Ramsey on Youtube on how to cook a steak. I thought I didn't like steak, but I was wrong….my mom just isn't a good cook growing up I only ate the fat. Now that I'm older I can't believe I only ate the fat but there was no flavor whatsoever. I promise if you watch his video and follow it step by step you will have a perfect steak. I was do damn proud of myself to have such perfection on my first try. Also can't just throw the meat in the pan cold, has to be room temperature and make sure to season it nice…….salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic salt and powder and rosemary, mmmmm!!!!
I don't like the set up of the building (not her stuff) but the flow of it….I should be an architecture so people can have their space and functionality lol…..this one felt very claustrophobic to me but I also missed a lot of the space bc I don't have VR so whatever they were showing I couldn't see.
Are you all watching this on desktop? If not, 360 angle is pretty cool with smartphone watch it. You can basically turn the phone around and watch all corners while still listening her talking.
So the VR video is actually pretty cool ( I was one who initially wasn't a fan lol). You definitely need the right technology to watch it, whether that be a newer computer model or the VR headset. Still my favorite series! 🙂
This has no sounds at all.
I like the VR
Please stop the vr! This is my fav series in R29 but with vr I don't even wanna watch the video, please stop!!
Dislike then dip
Marketing 101…suevey your viewers to see how many actually have vr capabilities….you are losing people. Read your comments
I’m actually gonna start disliking these. I don’t think they read the comments.
I clicked on this video to read the roast comments 😂
Cut scene + vr = slender man scary
I absolutely love technology and think it’s great that you are producing content that embraces what the future will offer. Pay no mind to the naysayers, as you already said that you will keep this series in dual format, for those that may prefer more traditional methods until they get the hang of it.
For those that are discarding this work, please try and wear a vr headset if available… you’ll find how enriching this immersive experience can be!
Keep up the good work R29!
Please stop doing VR. I love the sweet digs series and this format makes it difficult to watch
I’m unsubscribing. These VR videos are pissing me off.
I would love to have seen her apartment without this VR feature. Ugh. Just UGH.
YYYYYYYYYY DO U HATE YOUR VIEWERS???
What?! That’s basically my dream home!!! 😍 such a shame it’s in VR… I could hardly see the amazing wood work! 😢
Go visit her again or do a video about her work (of course without VR!!!)!!!
WOW serious DEJA VU!!!! I SWEAR I lived in that apartment building in 2000-2002. I recognize so many of the details. Had icky carpeting at the time. You did an amazing job with the decor. I can NOT believe how expensive Oakland is now. It was NOT the coolest place at the time, but as SF was getting more and more expensive people were moving to Oakland. Haven't been back in years but I always enjoyed a good walk down to the lake and the the theatre! 🙂
stop with this VR bulshit! It's impossible to watch!!! 🙁
Wouldn't it be fucking awesome if I could watch this not in VR
No no no nooo nooo noooo no nooooo VR 😑
Please. Stahhhhhp. The vr videos are terrible and this is my favorite series I am so sad.
I absolutely adore the sweet digs series but I absolutely HATE the VR episodes you bring out. I can't watch them and it is a shame as these places look really cool. Just go back to the old style please.
Ok now I’m disappointed. I’ve followed her on insta for years and her fucking video is a VR video. STOP IT
Please stop doing vr tours it ruins the video
Would LOVE to have seen this apartment without the VR…
Can you guys read?? Just stop with the VR videos. Everyone hates them!!!
After they have run their course, redo all these VR vids in the regular format.
NOOOOO…. please no VR
Gentrification and VR 360? Here's a down vote for you.
Nooooooooooo 😡😢😣😟😭😭😭😭😭😭
Boooooooo
why VR? it ruins the quality of the video for normal viewers.
This is terrible.
The majority of these videos are gentrification videos. Sigh.
You published hateful comments calling 120db "racist and anti migrant"? These wiman have been raped and murdered by the thousands in Europe by migrants and you mock them…you are the face of malice and hate, you are the facist natzis!
The Virtual Reality Sucks why the hell are you guys doing it, it looks so awkward, listen to your audience fo christ sake
People there being hard headed, so the next Virtual Reality Video that they post, be sure to not watch it period
I paid $400/month in Oakland. what a rip off. morons
Boooo no one likes you, VR
I think this 360 video is great! I feel YouTube needs to do a better job interms of buffering and quality. It played back at 1080 60fps for me. Ideally it should be viewed at 8K res but I blame YouTube for not doing a better job with playback
Could they post the video without VR?
Booooo 👎🏼