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Alejandra Cerda Ojensa
Denmark
Registrace 30. 04. 2016
Slow fashion & home Decor for the sustainable weirdo
Swede living a sustainable lifestyle in Copenhagen. Here to inspire you to live a sustainable life with a feminist and political POV.
Follow me on alejandracerda.co
Swede living a sustainable lifestyle in Copenhagen. Here to inspire you to live a sustainable life with a feminist and political POV.
Follow me on alejandracerda.co
Budget friendly & very honest guest room makeover in my Copenhagen apartment (Scandi home)
This room makeover took me 6 months to finish - and I'm still not completely finished. A room and a home is a living process, and because I always choose second hand first, and I DIY pretty much everything - things take time.
I'm very proud to share this process. A lot can be done with patience and a small budget.
The next step in the process is to re-paint the weird door (I'm thinking blue or green?), restore the window - both with linseed oil paint, and I also want to swap the door handles to the kind that were original to the building, from 1924.
A Scandinavian home can look many different ways, and I hope that you like mine!
Link to the Pinterest moodboard: pin.it/jxwx6Imz0
Find me on alejandracerda.co
Buy my organic "edgy but cute"-cap: www.alejandracerda.co/shop/p/edgy-but-cute-cap
I'm very proud to share this process. A lot can be done with patience and a small budget.
The next step in the process is to re-paint the weird door (I'm thinking blue or green?), restore the window - both with linseed oil paint, and I also want to swap the door handles to the kind that were original to the building, from 1924.
A Scandinavian home can look many different ways, and I hope that you like mine!
Link to the Pinterest moodboard: pin.it/jxwx6Imz0
Find me on alejandracerda.co
Buy my organic "edgy but cute"-cap: www.alejandracerda.co/shop/p/edgy-but-cute-cap
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Spring cleaning my Scandinavian apartment (+ showing you what I want to update)
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Spring cleaning my Scandinavian apartment ( showing you what I want to update)
Design classics in Scandinavian homes
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Classic pieces of furniture, textiles, patterns and Scandinavian brands you find in Swedish homes. Iittala, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Ateljé Lyktan, the classic kitchen sofa from the 1800's are a few examples of design you find in Scandinavian middleclass homes. Find me on alejandracerda.co
Inspiring Scandinavian Homes (not what you normally see!)
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In this video, I'm sharing beautiful Scandinavian homes that aren't beige and minimalist but have their own different style. An architectural forest retreat in the woods of Halland, a lovely traditional Gotland home, the eclectic apartment that looks nothing like a Swedish home, and the traditional yet cozy home in Copenhagen. I hope you feel as inspired as I do! Find me on alejan...
Western Inspired Outfits (sustainable and ethical)
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Know of a cool sustainable brand I should feature? Let me know! In this video I'll share my best pieces from sustainable and ethical brands you want to support: Cool hat makers in Stockholm, fantastic jeans from Gothenburg, funky hats from Småland, second hand cowboy shirts - and all you need to be a modern cowgirl/cowboy the summer of 2024. Chapters: 00:00 I went to a beautiful summer house 01...
How to be a good host | Invitation , snacks and activities
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Tell me something you think was nice when you've been a guest! In this video, I'll share my best tips on how to make your guests comfortable, with some examples from my birthday celebration. Offering nice snacks, homemade bread, olives, pickles, something nice to drink - and also being aware of your guests comforts and that not everyone is comfortable in social settings, are some of the things ...
Sustainable Gift Ideas (Spring 2024 Favourites)
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I'm working on something... Subscribe to my love letter here: eepurl.com/h2G1Qf In this video, I'll share my favourites with you: Sustainable design, small-design jewelry, natural perfume and other fun stuff. And as always, a random story or two. The perfect gifts for yourself, your mother, or someone else who's interested in design, home decor, and beautiful things. Find me on al...
Sewing new clothes for spring (using old textiles!)
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Three new spring staples for your wardrobe: The pleated jeans, the warm blanket turned into a worker's jacket, and the embroidered blouse from a tablecloth. Sewing patterns used: Boxy Shirt from Wardrobe By Me wardrobebyme.com/f/alejandra Painter Jacket from Wardrobe By me wardrobebyme.com/f/alejandra Pleated Pants Burda Style 118 09/2015 I love remaking old textiles into new clothes, and my st...
Five common mistakes when decorating a small apartment (and how to fix it!)
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In this video I'll guide you through five common mistakes when decorating a smaller home; your apartment or a room - and how you can easily fix it. Find me on alejandracerda.co Try WILD the best natural and vegan deodorants with 20% discount (affiliate link): tidd.ly/4bDt1ux
Create your dream wardrobe - Sew clothes!
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In this video I will show you my favourite outfits. I would say my style is neutral in colours, masculine in shapes, lots of boxy shirt and oversize pleated pants, and some feminine items here and there. The sewing patterns are listed, and all of them - except for the coat - are easy to make. Hopefully this will inspire your to sew your own clothes! Find your sewing patterns in old Burda Magazi...
Sustainable birthday gift ideas for cool people (unique & personal)
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My birthday is in March which made me think about cool birthday gifts I would love to receive - and what I would love to give to someone I love. As always I try to support local and small producers, so these birthday gift ideas are ethically produced and sustainable for anyone who's into all good things in life: Home decor, wine, cool clothes and other objects of affection. 00:00 Hello everybod...
Drooling over home decor on Facebook Marketplace (and why the colour orange haunts me)
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Drooling over home decor on Facebook Marketplace (and why the colour orange haunts me)
Come with me to Copenhagen Fashion Week 2024 (as a small content creator)
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Come with me to Copenhagen Fashion Week 2024 (as a small content creator)
Thrifting for a guest room makeover (I FOUND THE PERFECT PAINTING)
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Thrifting for a guest room makeover (I FOUND THE PERFECT PAINTING)
Currently loving these small and ethical fashion brands
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Currently loving these small and ethical fashion brands
How to sell on Facebook marketplace (with examples)
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How to sell on Facebook marketplace (with examples)
Home decor I want in my Scandinavian home (unique & aesthetic)
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Home decor I want in my Scandinavian home (unique & aesthetic)
ICONIC LAMPS (vintage design & modern brands)
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ICONIC LAMPS (vintage design & modern brands)
This is where you should eat in Copenhagen (vegan friendly restaurants)
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This is where you should eat in Copenhagen (vegan friendly restaurants)
Thrifting home decor (haul and marketplace saves)
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Thrifting home decor (haul and marketplace saves)
Plan your year with me | Dreams & Vision board for 2024
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Plan your year with me | Dreams & Vision board for 2024
TV Series to binge watch (funny, charming, cozy, weird)
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TV Series to binge watch (funny, charming, cozy, weird)
Going full-time content creator (in 2024)
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Going full-time content creator (in 2024)
Preparing for Christmas in Scandinavia (minimal & cozy)
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Preparing for Christmas in Scandinavia (minimal & cozy)
Christmas Decorating My Scandinavian Home (minimal & sustainable)
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Christmas Decorating My Scandinavian Home (minimal & sustainable)
Sustainable Christmas Gift Ideas 2023 (different & unique)
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Sustainable Christmas Gift Ideas 2023 (different & unique)
Bedroom update for fall (textiles, sewing & easy DIY)
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Bedroom update for fall (textiles, sewing & easy DIY)
The perfect fall jacket in three versions (sewing sustainable clothing)
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The perfect fall jacket in three versions (sewing sustainable clothing)
Update on quitting antidepressant medication, sewing a coat & photo shoot
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Update on quitting antidepressant medication, sewing a coat & photo shoot
Living in Copenhagen | September Days
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Living in Copenhagen | September Days
Omg this room is lovely! Love the antique cosy vibe 🤍
Thank you so much! 🥰
Hi Alejandra. Thank you for this long awaited video. You did a great job, you are so creative. I love how you are doing everything yourselves. The final result looks great. I too have mould in our rental apartment, I haven't cleaned it yet, it's a bit overwhelming. I love your authenticity. ♥🪡🧵🌹
Thank you so much! I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the video despite the wait 🤭 You have to be very careful when cleaning that! 💕
I recently reconsidered how much storage I need in my small apartment when I styled it to sell it. The broker insisted that I needed a couch where there was a storage unit and when I switched it out it made me act completely different in my own space. All of a sudden I wanted to invite people over or sit and read at the sofa. How you decorate really influence your behaviour and habits. So you kind of have to ask yourself: how do I strive to use this space? As a social hub or more so a private haven? It’s hard when you live small to de-clutter but I’ve found it necessary to do regularly. And I’ve realized that too much storage has been prioritized which impedes the social possibilities of my space!
Definitely! We should design our spaces to our needs and not only for the looks.
6 months is nothing compared to some of my home projects, ugghh. This turned out great! what did you use to treat the little wooden shelf for records ?
It’s wood stain! 💕
I’m liking your job. It’s sort of eclectic but Scandinavian. You did great on a limited budget so be proud of yourself ❤
Thank you! 🫶
What I appreciate about your videos is that they are about inspiration over aspiration. Influencer culture is rooted in an authoritative hierarchy in which an elite class prescribes specific ways of living to "followers" (yikes)--an unsustainable and inherently oppressive paradigm that encourages people to forever aspire for the unattainable. Here, you're sharing your creative life and ways of being, encouraging inspiration and real community. It is imperfect, messy, slow, and resistant to capitalist hustle culture--how BEAUTIFUL! :)
I don’t know how to respond to this fantastic comment and class analysis of influencer culture, but I deeply appreciate it and I might frame it. Thank you!
You did a great job. I admire your mix of determination and self compassion.
Thank you so much! Awwe yea, I try to!
This is real..I admire you so much to be able to talk so openly..thanks! Really good work ❤️
It is real 🫡🥰 Thank you so much!
ahhhh I love this! Not only a wonderful room redesign, but also the sweet origin story at the beginning really gets me
Aw thank you! I’m happy you liked it 💘
Hi Alejandra! I agree with everybody here you did an amazing job! Currently working on re-designing my new apartment. Now that I'm in this new layout, I have to make some drastic changes. The space feels cozy, colorful and chic.
Thank you so much! Oh, the start of a project is always exciting. 💕
So beautiful and unique, you have talent ❤
Thank you so much!
I think you've found your corner of the internet! Everyone in the comments seem to have enjoyed seeing your process unfold over time, me included! It was realistic, and we need more realistic depictions of design and living on the internet during an era of instant gratification. I love your videos, and I'm so happy to have found your channel! Ps, really enjoyed the whole spider dilemma too 😂 Sending good vibes from Cape Town, South Africa.
Hahaha those fucking spiders are trying to take over my home!!! And yes, I believe so! My heart is flooding over with love. 🥹💘
That looks great!! You did a very good job! I like the weird looking door...it fits perfectly in (whats behind it?). And also thanks for saying "I decided to be happy". I needed that today.
The weird door is actually quite charming, and it leads to our bedroom - it’s cute but a little unnecessary imo. Uh, some days are like that, we just need to decide that we’re happy and ignore thoughts that are telling us otherwise. Take care 🫶
Wish I were there so I could help you paint and move furniture. I love that stuff. You did a fabulous job and it looks so good. I particularly like the reddish striped chair with blue organic fabric on the pillow. That combo is right up my alley.
You are too sweet! It is quite fun, but a little exhausting to do alone sometimes. Mm it’s a nice combo for sure! Like it to! Thanks 🌸
Been looking forward to this one for ages 🎉
Me too! 😅💕
Yeees !! Alejandra you have done such a good job !!! I absolutely loved that vidéo, thé storytelling, the context, you make us dive into your world and chronology and that was great !!! I love the room ! The daybed cover is very cool, and i like that is feels airy, fonctionnal and especially : personnal. That woodfloor is wonderful and makes everything very classy so you had a beautiful canvas to work on but really, I understand so much the neverending struggle of putting a room together so BRAVO ! I even loved the weird door as it is :) but maybe with a contrasting color or a curtain, it will look gorgeous too ! Wonderful job🎉
It is an amazing room for sure! I love everything about it! Thank you so much! I still have lots of things I want to do in the room but this feels like good steps in the right direction 💘💕
So happy for you Alejandra! Looks lovely!! I absolutely love the desk, and the day bed looks much nicer with the brown cover!! May I suggest you paint the door and frame in a light greenish/grey color? I watched this home tour yesterday ( will link it here: czcams.com/video/cMuuV2GHnGs/video.html ) and I think it would look lovely! =D kiss kiss
Thank you so much Susana! I will check out the colour you’re suggesting! 😍
Congratulations ! So much work went into this
Indeed! 😅 Thank you so much!
You’ve done such a beautiful job! Thank you for sharing this very honest journey! You are appreciated!🤍
Thank you so much for your sweet words 💘
Parabéns! Ficou muito bem.
Obrigado 🌸💘
Thank you, dear Alejandra, I like this makeover very much, especially the colour choice and your simple style!🤗
Thank you so much! 💘
The room looks super beautiful! Nicely done! Do you know the fabric brand of this beautiful pillow fabric? It’s stunning
Thank you! The red/white striped fabric I used for the chair is bought at SelfMade here in Denmark, and the blue/wave fabric that is on the blue pillow in the chair is a scrap piece I got from my family, don’t know where it’s from. 💕
I like to see the realistic way a room gets madeover, the rooms in my place are definately taking me a long time to get how I want them to be. Thank you for the inspiration. I love the space! It looks very cozy and bright!
Thank you so much! I’m very happy with it. Time is something we need sometimes to be able to see our needs 🌸
Thank you for sharing. It looks beautyful...it's absolut your own style, that I love so much ❤
Thank YOU for watching! That makes me happy to hear 😍
Perfect!!!!
Oh! Thank you so much!
Loved the comment at the end about being vulnerable online and talking about being human. What maturity. Oh-and thanks for the look at real spaces and not just angles made for Instagram. Great explanation.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! 💘
What if my waist size is smaller ??😊
Then you need to remove the waistband, take the skirt in with darts, shorten the waistband and attach it again.
U did better then otherss❤❤
Looooved that vidéo ! I really like it when we can see how a place is furnished realistically!! I love that bench idea, I remember Caroline told you so at the time, if I’m not wrong. I think you can buy some wood panelling or even agglomerated wood ( am I the only one to find it cool?) to construct of very simple bench and add some storage inside and cushions outside ! Anyway, I look forward to see the other rooms. Love the ambiance of your place ❤
And just one thing : don’t feel rushed to furnish or change your place for CZcams. Do it at your own pace, all your videos are very interesting and fun. And you don’t owe your subscribers anything ! :)
You are totally right, she did give that suggestion and I've been meaning to do it ever since! It's such a great idea. Thank you so much!
Oh, Ale! The house is coming toguether beautifully 😍. As for the videos I prefer… I’d like to help with clearer feedback, but I like both formats of video, so 🤷♀️. I guess your video style will come with time, just like the house. My main interest is decor, but I’d like to try sewing too, so I may want more of that content down the road. I also love to see other places, so I love it when I can see a bit of Copenhaguen or other places you’ve visited. And taking sustainability into account is important to me, so I apreciate hearing other peoples ideas about it (I think it can get really difficult to asses which choice is better due to all the things that have to be considered and the lack of reliable information).
i ordered snoopy special edition from italy that's black marble base and white lamp shade.
Oh that sounds cool 😍
God bless you young lady I am sure Jesus had led me to your video by his Holy Spirit.
Once again I loved this video! I love watching apartment tour/ (thrifting) vlogs so this one was the perfect mix! Also loved your gift ideas videos <3 So glad to see your channel grow!!
I love to hear that! Thank you so much, I appreciate it! 😊
You and makeovers😂…me and makeovers🥲I totally agree…I recently move to Spain..and i have an entire apartment to furnish 🥲it’s exciting and i love it but it’s so much work and money🥹 Love your videos btw❤️🩹 so peaceful and good🤗 congrats on your YT journey
Haha it takes so much time, and money, and time!!! Thank you so much, it makes me very happy to hear that!
this video was so much fun :) I love seeing all the little details along the way as you take us along with you to clean. So happy to see your channel growing!
Yay! 🥰 Thank you!
I loved this more casual video, but I also really enjoy the others. I guess it depends on the subject of the video, both can be cool! I really want to see the other room, but take the time you need ☺️
Thank you! 🌸 I also wanna see the other room 😅 It’s coming!
Same with my husband and books!!! I love that he got into them, but he has way surpassed me, and he has more time off than me so I’m a little jealous. Also the “Money hasn’t happened” comment made me laugh because it’s way too relatable 🥲 Love your style and love your videos!!!
Haha I love that! We started taking 20 mins of a reading break during lunch during the pandemic, maybe I should reintroduce that 😌 Thank you so much! 💕
I really liked this video, the rhythm, the lightness, the honesty. sparks curiosity and connection. a lot of authenticity. continue to inspire us with your videos, the ones you feel you need to make. maybe a mix 🤩
Aw 🥰 Thank you so much!
Great video
Thank you so much! 🌸
är bokhyllan second hand? den är väldigt fin!
Det är faktiskt Loves mormor som gjort den! Den är så fin! 😍
I really loved this video too. I love to see people's apartments and how they live, when they're cooking , cleaning, decluttering etc. I also liked the relaxing jazz in the background, it fit in with your vintage furniture and stuff. I like your authenticity and honesty about having to prioritise things due to budget restraints, something most of us are familiar with. I noticed your husband's painting featured the Swedish colours of yellow and blue, very patriotic. Could you do some cooking videos, maybe about what sort of food you eat. I look forward to your videos.🌹
Oh cooking videos! I don’t know if I’m a very good cook but maybe 🤔 Thank you so much! 🥰🌸
The only food that I’m reasonably good at cooking are soups, maybe because I love them. I don’t like meat but I do eat some fish. In my family, (husband and two kids) everybody likes to eat different things, so it’s really hard to cook for everybody. We eat a lot of takeout, which is expensive and not as healthy as home cooking. However, I do love to eat and maybe that’s why I like to watch other people cooking. 🌹
Soups are great though, so that sounds like a nice thing to be good at! I eat vegan and my husband used to work as a chef, so I might have a few things I could share. Thanks for your thoughts!
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I adored this video. More like it if you can. It was so lovely and relaxing and just seeing you going about your life while I clean and cook. I like the sit down too so maybe a mix. Thanks again. Adore your style. The yellow and blue painting was stunning. In fact I love all the art in your home. I mostly thrift art, my mum is a painter so I have some of hers and next I am going to do my own as I really need a massive painting for above my dining space but large paintings are so expensive.
Thank you so much! It’s so helpful to know, and I’m so happy to hear you love the art we have. What a luxury to have a painting mom 😍
Hello Alejandra. I must say, I would be too shy to present my own CZcams channel and talk about my life or interests even though I spend a lot of time watching other people. I'm an introvert and I kind of like to be invisible. I do admire your courage to do what you do. By the way, I think your hairstyle is lovely and it really suits you. ❤🌻
Thank you so much! 🌸
I want to move to Copenhagen❤
I can understand that 🥰🤭
Alejandra, I know you've been slowly collecting the pieces for this space and I really respect your process! But even if the room is not yet exactly done, I would loveee to see an update! I'm sure it looks amazing.
Yeees! Thanks for saying this! I have actually planned to decide it’s not gonna be perfect anytime soon and just show you what I’ve done so far. Stay tuned 🫶
@AlejandraCerda Ah, yes! Homes are always a work in progress to an extent. Looking forward to seeing it!!
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Another lovely video ❤ the wallpapers yoi showed reminded me of the house in which Bonusfamiljen was fimed. Love that show's cosy vibes.
Oh! I have never seen it but it wouldn’t surprise me if it’s the same! Thank you!!
Oh god, I really love that sound
The best one 😍
Here in Germany Marimekko floral designs are very popular. My friend here in Berlin had one of those Swedish kitchen sofas in her living room as a guest bed. Very cool.
Oh really! That’s super cool to hear that they are being used as beds still 😍
I’ve just found your channel and for sure I’m gonna binge watch all your other videos 😁 I’m from Poland and I recognise the flowery pattern but I’m not sure if it was the same one ;))
Yay, hello you! Glad you found me! 😍