The viral TikTok causing a sensation is Amy (@bernies_left_mitten), who shared photos of her first apartment without roommates in the 90s. The photos show Amy and her childhood friend posing in high-waisted jeans and dark lipstick, as well as "modern country house" style decor.
@bernies_left_mitten a lifetime ago in 1997 when my lifelong friend Anna came to visit me at my new apartment which was furnished mostly with thrifted and hand me downs…cottage core meets white zombie?? 🤗😍 #90s#apartment
♬ Sunny Cam Home – Shawn Colvin
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TikTokers who grew up during the 90s were left feeling nostalgic when they saw the video, while Gen Zers wished they had lived back then. “I wish I was 20 in the 90s,” said one user, while another commented: “Crazy how you got it furnish your whole apartment”, remembering the time when everything was more difficult, including having money to furnish a house.
Amy's kitchen features an antique gas range and floral oven mitts, and the dining room is decorated with reclaimed wicker furniture. The retro sofa and wall decor are also eye-catching. The photos evoke feelings of nostalgia and memories of some users' parents' photo albums.
The song Amy chose to play in the background was Shawn Colvin's "Sunny Came Home," a mid-'90s girl anthem.
The video was watched by millions of people, and many were left with the feeling of being transported back in time. “This is so 90s”, wrote one internet user, while another lamented: “I miss when the world was real”. Photos like these are important to keep the memory of an era alive and allow future generations to appreciate how things were in the past.