I love the direction you and your channel is moving in. The fact that you never gave up on this goal of creating a community and making a home in France just makes me admire you so much more. You’re living life to the fullest and making your dreams a reality and you truly inspire me to do the same. Can’t wait to see your house become a home ❤️
Cant emphasise enough, how happy it makes me to see someone building a life with deeper meaning and designing their home to fulfil those intellectual cravings.
Wow, what an awesome apartment that you purchased. By Parisian standards, it appears new, modern and very spacious in contrast to other Paris apartments. I Like the natural light from all the windows. That is so important for those gray and cloudy winter days. Sounds like you have a lot of work ahead to transform your space but you will make it even nicer than what it already is. Most important it will be your very own beautiful home. I am excited for you and the changes you want to make Nathaniel. No doubt it will take time, from what you have shared due to the French concept and culture of time, service and daily living. Best of luck Nathaniel. Will be watching and waiting for videos of your journey and progress!!!
You are, honestly, one of the most inspiring people on this platform. Watching your videos makes me feel free and limitless like everything is possible. Thank you for sharing your journey with us! Love from Portugal x
Hi Bea, I totally agree. I feel the same when I watch Nathaniels videos! You write that you're from Portugal. I visit Porto this month. I have never been to Portugal before so I feel really excited! Do you have any recommendations for places to visit/activities to do/cool spots? :)
It’s beautiful and incredibly inspiring to see a highly intelligent person expressing and experiencing so much joy. Allot of times it seems that more intelligence comes with more sadness (and I know you’ve shared some of your sad moments). The light in your eyes when you describe your vision is contagious. Thank you for bringing us along and showing us that it is possible to find and experience joy 🥲😊
This reminds me of an article about a woman who hold storytelling evenings. She invited people to talk about a different topic every day and everyone had to tell personal stories. This is really great and I'd love to do something like that too
Just watched midnight in Paris for the 3rd time last week. My mind was primed for this and I’m even more excited about what you’re creating. Btw, your energy is contagious! (I have a huge smile on my face) Love love love this series my friend!
My guy - every video you create is nothing short of captivating. I'm a big fan. Spent a month in Paris in January and all I want to do is move there. Keep it going!
Dude, I relate so deeply to everything in this video. I just bought my first house recently too, and the first thing I bought was a painting of "The Yellow House" by Van Gogh. I bought this painting because Van Gogh imagined that the yellow house he lived in would become a hub where he could invite fellow artists to create, and that's what I envision for my space as well. Can't wait to see what you create, man.
Loving the Atelier idea! you should totally set up an artist residency program, fostering others creativity (as well as expanding your own) in your own space!
Hm.......kinda like Casey Neistat's creator collaborative? The idea of crafting a space dedicated to hosting "creativity meetup parties" is really cool.
I can't express how interesting it is, the fact that you are full of ideas and such a deep will to live your life to the max, surround yourself with people that share the same way of living, and constantly improve yourself. that's what I try to do every single day. thank you so much for sharing and being vulnerable in front of millions of people. Your good vibes are multiplied!
I love that you’ll be hosting these salons! What an incredible and fulfilling legacy to take on and modernize. When you said “not to get blasted but to expand our minds,” it hit home. Can’t wait to see it! Edit: Atelier Lutèce - holy shit, perfect haha
Dude this is so inspiring. I want this too. Creating a new artistic period, that is totally the energetic vibe we need in this world instead of all the fear based living. You my friend are an inspiring person and I hope to meet you one day. Thanks for the videos!!
I cannot stop smiling from seeing how wholesome and joyous Nathaniel jumping from mattress to mattress was. You can tell how much fun he’s having from just the editing in that scene alone. 🥹✨ Not only are we watching the embodiment of someone being so tapped into who they are, they’re living so authentically, we’re really being taken along for the ride. Ugh all the feels! Thank you for your storytelling & inspiration 🙏🏼❤️
Honestly I know white walls are still very popular, but living in a house with mid to dark mocha walls was an eye opening experience. Beautiful mood it puts you in, highly recommend darker walls at least in some situations, or maybe just on one wall to make it pop...or for a movie watching room:)
Now one of my dreams will be going to Paris and seeing if one day I may encounter you in the streets and have a deep conversation about life. Congratulations on your new apartment Nathaniel, so happy for you 👏
I'm loving this! Not many people are being deliberate about hosting creativity and encouraging community and discourse, I would love to see this grow into a real hub for likeminded people to come together and open up other locations around the world with the same mission.
Tus videos son siempre de mucha inspiración, te invitan a reflexionar constantemente. Gracias por sacarme de la monotonía del día a día para tomarme un cafecito y mirar tu contenido.. Saludos desde Argentina!
I'm so happy for you Nathaniel. I've been watching all of your videos for a year already and it always felt like you were my personal psychologist because I've struggled with the same emotional states as you were describing in your videos and listening to your ideas and thoughts always helped me. I'm so grateful for this because you actually helped me to find a meaning or rather the absence of conventional meaning (in a good way) in my life. I know that feeling when you waited so long and ultimately managed to save money for your first own apartment. I was so excited when I opened the door of my apartment. I was so inspired and started visualizing my dream apartment and my future life in it. I've bought mine in December 2021. I started to work on the design project and renovation, planning all details of my future home. And then February 24 came... It's the third month since the city of Kharkiv is under the everyday heavy shelling by russians. Kharkiv was a city with 1.5 million citizens which is just 0.5 million less than Paris. It was a vibrant city of students, everyone has own plans for the future. I still can't believe that such genocide is possible in 21st century but it's our reality. As for now, I don't know if the building of my apartment still exists, but even if it is still there it's just a matter of time. Frankly speaking, I don't care about my apartment anymore, it was just a house. Many people lost their lives, some lost their beloveds, some deaths were quick, and some died in pain and were tortured, so my loss is just nothing compared to others. I've managed to escape the city and I'm relatively safe now (if the safety concept is still appropriate nowadays) I'm not sure why I'm writing this comment here. I understand that it's not appropriate here, so sorry for that. All I want to say to all of you - appreciate what you have now, just one missile sent by the order of an insane old man could destroy everything you have. Yes, it is corny, but when all your life crumbles apart you understand that all the shit you had before is just a trifle. Stay safe and be brave like Ukraine. Hugged you all.
It's crazy how we moved in a similar direction at the same time. Back when I found your channel 2,5 years ago, I was in a very similar phase as you were, figuring out life , moving to France... And now, I live in Paris too and your content about building a home base, Art etc. resonate so much with me and my own life. I agree a lot with your vision of "killing the 20th century" and can not wait to see how all of this is evolving! Keep up the good work!
I love your laugh Nathaniel! I hope you achieve your dreams. I hope everyone has the strength to chase their dreams and achieve everything they want to in this life. 💕💕
Wow this is so inspiring. I never heard of "salons littéraires" but I always felt like I wanted a home where I could invite people over and talk about life, art, science, philosophy, etc. and collaborate. So this really reaffirmed that goal and desire and to actually work towards it.
I vibe so much with what you're saying and your worldview! Honestly, I have always felt like the country I live in is too small for how I feel about the world. I need to see more, experience more, understand more. Like I just can't contain how many beautiful and interesting things are in the world, and the idea of not experiencing that for the rest of my life seems insane to me. I share into your feelings so much and it is surprisingly hard to find likeminded people!
Feel like we, and many people, are going through the same journey. F' all the self-help stuff, and just try and enjoy life, no pressure, go with the flow and see things workout if you don't stress.
Stephen Fry is one of my favourite narrators! His voice is so soothing and his English his impeccable 🙏🏻 He’s also read all the Sherlock Holmes stories and I loved it. I also recently discovered that David Attenborough read his own book, Life on Earth, which just such a joy to listen to if you love Attenborough and nature documentaries
I feel like this whole comment section would love to be around and have a friend like you, to be part of your community and be able to get creative in such a great environment. Your work is amazing because we can’t all be physically with you but we do bond over your content and your videos. Thank you Nathaniel! Love from Portugal!
To the *worthwhile person* seeing this, your dream is not dead. Don’t allow the past and current pains and hurts stop and define you. You’re more than a conqueror. Rise up and put yourself together. Keep pushing your future depends on it. I wish you all the best in life ❤️.
This is strangely one of my favorite videos of yours because the aspiration to build a community and bring back the Salon is, no exaggeration, life changing for me. I don't know if I can do the same -- I don't have the benefit of being a content creator with an easily accessible network of people -- but I know that it gives me so much energy just thinking about it. I actually now realize that discussing ideas I care about face to face is NECESSARY, not optional, for having a life that I enjoy.
Again Nathaniel, your content is the best I've ever watched, it's like my favorite TV show but never ending, watching you the past 2 years, I've learned french started learning Spanish, even gave me the motivation to achieve me dream and get the ability to live where I want, next home will be in Bordeaux, next year.
I cant wait to see how you transform this apartment. By the way the toilet walls are pretty cool in my opinion, as your friends said it's funky and thats why he likes it
It sounds like you have a specific vision for the apartment and I'm telling you what I wish someone told me: hire an architect or at least an interior designer to bring your vision to life. Unless you've done it before, it's likely not going to live up to what you want and you'll end up paying more anyway. In my experience, you get to enjoy your new apartment sooner and my architect paid for himself as he knew what to spend money and on but more importantly, what NOT to spend money on. Either way, this is going to be a fun journey and you're going to learn a lot. Madadaalo!
I must admit, you got me with the Salon. A native of California, I escaped to my true life in France in 2007. While I adore Paris, my true home I found it in a small village about one hour from the border with Spain. When you pass Shakespeare & Company, throw it a kiss for me. When I first visited Paris, they took copies of my first poetry chapbook for Poet's Corner and I still have my receipt as my favorite French souvenir. Congratulations on your apartment and I wish you all the best.
This hit me at just the right time! I'm in the process of moving right now, after half a year of travel through Europe (so I feel being OVER living out of a suitcase!) Feeling all the nervous feelings - worry I might not find a place I like, stress about getting rid of all my possessions and starting over someplace new, where I know no one, sadness about leaving behind so many good friends. But this video put me in a good headspace, and got me excited about the future. I hope I fall in love with my own space the way you are right now!
Man, the way you explore life, and how you make it sound, the cultural background, the genius in the storytelling, and THE VIEWS! Whatever you do going forward, I wanna be here to watch!
Man I'm soooo gelous!! Ahahah my DREAM right now is to own a place in the centre of Rome and you're such an inspiration! My second dream is to eventually be invited to one of your salons 😂 let's make these the real roaring twenties!
Just passing a thought, having “work” associated with your home, as in atelier (workshop), could be something to stray from even if it’s something as non factor as what you call your home. Looking forward to see what comes next from you!
I’m really happy to see that you truly seem much happier and healthier mentally more recently, at least from a few glimpses I’ve watched. I pray that you keep growing mentally and spiritually and that you find peace and happiness always. You definitely look like you’ve been truly searching and sincere on your quest of finding the right path and so I think you’ll be guided to the answer. Love ur perseverance and courage.
Nathaniel, I was smiling from ear to ear while watching your video. I don't think I have ever seen you this excited and happy in any of your previous videos before. Obviously I don't know you in person, only what I see on RU-vid. I am sincerely very happy for you. Your smile lights up the room. Enjoy your apartment and your future memories in it.
Your apartment is beautiful and I have never seen you so happy! Congratulations! And Gertrude Stein rocks. So looking forward to more of your videos. You are taking carpe diem to a whole new level.
I really appreciate that you include a countdown with your ad reads. I love that transparency, you do not underestimate our intelligence and you are open about the fact this is a job and you are doing work. Good job, Nate. Veeeeeery excited for this glow up. :)
Watching your videos and reading your comment section is my own little way of restoring my faith in humanity whenever i need to. And for that i am immensely thankful. I live in Paris, if you ever organize a meetup, I would love to join !
Je suis vraiment contente pour toi! C’est un endroit magnifique!! J’espère que tu feras du contenu en français aussi, ça serait intéressant ☺️ même si je comprends très bien l’anglais. Bravo pour ta chaine et ta nouvelle acquisition! 💜love
I don’t know where to begin. I. LOVE YOUR CONTENT! Kara and Nate introduces me to you and I am so happy. Can’t wait to see what you do in Paris, cooking would be amazing. As well as day in a life of a Parisian. Wow! There are so many aspects of French living you could explore, historical places/facts/stories, I could go on... Thank you for doing so well what you do!
This is super inspiring to see! As a musician searching for meaningful connections around me has been difficult during the pandemic, but seeing your passion for it makes me want to go out right now and discover new people :)
When I first got my apartment (not in France), the feelings were completely "out of this world". I can relate your excitement, and it sure will keep you very very busy as a result and that is a good things to look foward to because each step of the way will bring joy. I have been there.
I seriously love the vibe of your content. You have really inspired me intellectually about life in general. I really wish to meet you someday in the future.
Literally just got rid of almost all of my stuff. I'm basically just letting the universe know that I'm ready for van life 🙃 So excited for you and your new chapter! ❤️
I like the name Atelier Lutece! It harkens back to the beginnings of the city you love while you are making space for people to envision a new city, making new connections. I think it’s so important, so inspiring for you to fulfill your dreams. Good luck with this new phase of life!
Bring Sadia in and give us some cooking lessons... its gonna be amazing! I am so much excited about this new way of living of yours and also my way which is hugely inspired by you. Thank youu :)
My bf just sent me your video about how you got your apartment and I think I'm getting addicted to this series. It's really interesting how you show it to your viewers and I would really enjoy watching some nice cooking videos in this beautiful kitchen 😊
Seeing you happy makes me so extremely happy and gives me so much energy. With the way you are reacting in such a positive and humoristic way to even the most small things, I know you are in a good place. It also tells me that you have had some tough times, because reacting the way you do is typical when feeling "free" or "released" from bad times and feeling as though things are moving in the right direction. Makes me so happy to see! Congrats on the apartment, this is only the beginning for you!
Nathaniel, I moved out of Paris recently after roughly 3 years there and I got to say: I love how your enthusiasm brings another color to the city's palette in my mind! I love Paris for many reasons being an enthusiast for the arts myself and I philosophy doctoral student. But what I mean to say is that being Brazilian, I spent a long time in the city craving being around more spontaneous energy, and for people to vibe together (that's why this year's carnivalS in Rio - yes, we had 2 so far - were so incredibly important to me). But getting to watch your videos helps me to keep my Paris memories in check whilst giving me new cravings to go back there!
For sixteen years I lived in an artists community in Chicago. It was everything you are describing and more. Well over two hundred artists. I got involved and had the happiest years of my life there.
Oh wow, I've always dreamt of doing the "salon" thing at my place too! I'd love to join you for a salon chez toi when you get them going! I'm in Grenoble, but it's super easy to get up to Paris. And say hi to Paul Taylor for me ;-)
I loved your minimalistic spaces, in these days i’m trying to apply my own minimalism in every aspect of my life. There’s no need to have a pile of stuff in each room and drawers. Your enthusiasm is always contagious, sometimes I think you’ve never left the kid inside you, you’re truly an example. Great work 😊
Your vision resonates with me so much. It's absolutely beautiful. I've been a part of some "discussion clubs" and it's absolutely necessary to my life. I'm so happy for you 🤗🤗🤗
I’ve been watching your channel for a few years now and your talent is limitless. We are going to paris in July and I hope by fate we run into you! I’m so excited for this new chapter in you life. Congrats !
Brother i’m so happy for you, i can feel your enthousiasm and exitement for this new future period through my screen. I hope i can achieve such a life your creating right now and I am extremely curious how you will bring your ideas to life in Atelier Lutèce. Keep up the great work and please take me with you on this adventure! Love from the netherlands❤️
Hi Nathaniel! I hope other share my sentiment. Please make update videos throughout the process! I'd love to see a 10, 20, or even 50 episode series on putting your apartment together! Very cool!
I've been struggling to find/create community since I moved in late 2020 to a new state. I love that you're actively working to create not just a community but a physical space for it
It's so wonderful to see Nathaniel feeling so much joy- It really shines through this video and you just can't help but smile along. Congrats on this huge achievement! So excited to see your beautiful home's evolution over the coming months.
