Hey guys! Sorry if there was any confusion. Just to clarify, I'm sharing the process of our downsizing as we prepare to move 3,000 miles across the ocean. We're only packing/shipping a minimal amount of things when we move, so I'm trying to get a head start. Rather than procrastinating. I shared my own personal clutter reducing tips because it happened to fit the video topic. But this is not meant to say what anyone else should do with their desk or any other space for that matter, we're all individuals, just do YOU babes!! Whatever brings you joy!! I've been on a journey the past few years to develop more minimalist habits little by little, because I love it! I love how freeing it feels to own less stuff. I love saving money. I love the aesthetic, feeling peaceful and relaxed in my space. I love swapping out ordinary shopping experiences for extraordinary travel experiences. Yes I love white, clean surfaces, pops of greenery and natural decor accents, among a million other things. We all have our own unique style and favorite things in life. Keep on doing you, follow your path and be the best version of yourself.
I personally love your minimalism series. Keep them coming!! :) I follow you for years now...love to see the changes over time from the pink and shabby chic! You are my all time favorite!
Hello dear Christine, you know I love you no matter what! But I wondered as you sayed "no cute things on my desc (and elsewhere in the House?)". Is it really you? I remember the previous Christine who enjoyed makeup, pillows and pink and leopard stuff. Nothing wrong with taste changing over the years, mine has, too. And I also had a weird feeling being cluttered with stuff back then when I was a teenager, so my first impulse has always been to get rid of things asap, so I definitely get your point of view. But to get rid of nearly every beautiful piece of decor to keep only usefull stuff is a but of sad, you know. Like prison or military (I exaggerate, but you get me, arme you). Like not a tiny pretty gold tray anymore?.. For me it would be a tad too plane/bare, I guess. But if it makes you happy go for it. It is just that 180* transformation that I am still adjusting to, lol. Your personality on the other hand developped very much over the passt couple of years, like a butterfly that finally left her cocoon to find it's true life purpose!
You are wonderful. Hope you and Michael have a great Memorial Day weekend. Your lives are on a fabulous trajectory and it is so nice to be included in some of your adventures. Big hugs from Me in Michigan.
I didn't think it was cluttered at all and NOW it looks gorgeous!! Thank you for the inspiration to dig deeper and get rid of my nonessential stuffs! Love watching you and thank you for sharing your ideas!
Mesmerising. Thumbs up. Just a funny, when you were cleaning your desk I'm thinking you missed a spot...then realized my computer screen was dirty there. Ha!
One thing I'm noticing across the board with minimalism videos is that even once the rooms are almost empty stress and anxiety still exists. So I think with some ppl (maybe not you) on this minimalism journey the physical work is being done(by way of decluttering) but maybe not the emotional, mental or spiritual self-work isn't happening. Everything shouldn't bring stress or anxiety. Great video!
Wow, a very ineresting Point of view, Never thought of that, but how true! Maybe this is like the opposite to the other extreme - shopping! Some people keep on buying to destract themselves from whatever, the other ones keep on getting rid of things (haha, maybe the case with me) and then like sitting in front of an empty room and thinking, man the (whatever) problem is still there ^^. It has nothing to with Christine, though - she knows what she's doing.
I agree! I have lots of pretty things that doesn't stress me out 😊 my stresser is when the insides of my linen closet or Tupperware cupboards are a total wreck 😜
watching this video made me think, "wow, I thought I was stressed, but if having a few binder clips in her drawer brings her anxiety, that's a whole new level." maybe that's why some people see minimalism and think, "I could NEVER do that," and others think, "this is perfect." maybe people who are naturally stressed by objects need minimalism. I, on the other hand, am more stressed by people and situations, not by things, so I don't feel any need to "de-clutter" to this extreme.
Christine, I love your refined and classy presentations! They are so helpful, fun to watch and really interesting! The minimalist series is awesome! Thank you! 😊 You know how to act like a lady without being boring!!! 😊
I first discovered minimalism and decluttering after i searched declutter on youtube and found your less stuff, less stress videos and now you are an amazing example of what minimalism means to me, having only what you really need or really love!
I love this video! This was a real minimalist declutter! That's what Im doing in my house, but I kept finding YT declutter videos where the people were keeping so much stuff and that wasnt what I was looking for. Love this!
I love how you include your thought process with your declutter. I stumbled upon your channel a couple of months ago and literally sat and watched every vlog within a week. My fav's ? re-org projects, vegan challenge ( happy to see you are reading Dr. Gregers book), your plants. Thank you for being so authentic !!!
I agree. I absolutely love this series. I'm sad that I won't be seeing Hawaii by the end of the year but I am so happy for them and I can't wait to see their adventures in Arizona.😀
I love that you talk us through every step. It really helps me figure out what's going on in my own mind when I hold on to things. I also love the tone of your voice and the vibe of your videos. It's really calming and inspirational.
So glad you are doing another series like this!!Your first declutter series a few yrs ago was super motivating and what helped me to start on my journey!
You are my soundtrack as I am organizing my own home. As a working mom with three teenagers I very much appreciate the little bits of wisdom you drop such as "if you needed something you would already know about it", Brilliant! Thank you and best wishes as you organize and reinvent as you prepare for your next adventure!
I realize after watching this whole video that this just isn't for me. I can't do plain and boring. I get that it's not boring for some people but I like color and design.
+Heather Giardino you can have decor. Christine just going for white simple look. Plus she's moving. It's your house make it your style. Whatever makes you happy.
Minimalism is not about not having any color. You can be minimalist and have color. The all white look is something that you see all over You Tube. Type in house tours in the search box and you will see a boatload of You Tuber houses and apartments decorated in all white, and most of the women are not minimalist. You can hardly find a You Tuber whose living spaces are not all white. It is the shabby chic look to the extreme. Personally, I cannot stand it (sorry Christine). White is nice on walls as an anchoring color, but to have everything in the house white, to me, makes the spaces frigid. It is also limiting in what you can buy for home decor. White is fine if you are going to warm the space up with a few wood pieces here and there. I love hanging up colorful wall tapestries from India too.
I enjoy a minimal look, however I have to have pops of color and decorations around too.. my favorite things on my desk are a couple colorful coffee mugs that were special gifts from friends that hold pens, pencils and markers. :) It really is about making your own space simple, happy and personalized.
Wow...Christine, you rock!! I loved the items you had on your desk, but now I GET what you mean. I think I will copy this and redo my own desk. These are great videos. Thank you. MWA
1 pen? Oh boy, I need to hurry up... might never reach this state but it looks superb. A clean cut. I hope the next video will be the SKIN CARE collection!! Or what's left of it.. Haha! I started minimizing with you in 2012 I believe. Great to see how far we've come. xx
Wow, Christine! You are such an inspiration to me! Please keep these great minimalist videos coming. I can relate about the junk mail and papers....these give me stress!
I haven't gone paperless yet, however I did put a filing cabinet in my office. I used to have piles of paper work in several spots in my house, but not anymore. I go through all my mail every day and deal with it right away. That one change has made such a difference in my space.
Love this series! I've been decluttering for about 6 months now and gotten rid of 1/3 of my items. It's definitely a long process, I find my office space to be the hardest but this has definitely helped me get into the right mindset. Cant wait to see what you declutter next!
This has definitely inspired me to clean out my desk at work. I think I have highlighters from college (10 yrs ago!) that are still kicking that I don't use and a bunch of other stuff I need to clear out. Thanks for the inspo!
You've made me wash my dishes... I know, the connection between this video and my dishes may not seem obvious, but my brain makes funny connections. I love this Minimalism Series so far!
You are so inspirational Christine! I love the direction your channel has taken. I've been a subby for a long time and always enjoyed your videos, but even more so now. Thanks for sharing, so much!
Love these videos Christine! Please do more! I started cleaning out my desk drawer as I watched this video. I have started buying less stuff over the years and it is so much easier to be content with the things you have. One suggestion - in reference to email, you can always have a "junk email" address set up for those store coupons to get sent to you etc. You don't always have to check it if you don't want to. That way, your business/personal email account is not slammed with advertising. I have an email account that I use just for my scrapbooking hobby.
I am enjoying this series on your journey of minimalism. It is inspiring me to start as well. I do have a question...how do you clean your sterling silver jewelry? and will you have any more crystal jewelry for sale on etsy?
So many great points, especially about how flyers and emails excite and inspire you to go out and get more stuff you don't need. I do question only keeping electronic contacts. When I got a new iPad and was visiting Arizona in February, my contact list somehow reverted to an old version from the cloud and I've lost so many recent contacts!
I do keep paper mail. I sort it once a week, no exceptions. I have a special letter tray, on which I store my mail during the week. On Saturdays, tray gets cleared out. I keep all receipts in special envelops stacked inside one of the Very Useful Boxes. Few times a year receipts get scanned and shredded. In the Useful Box I also have a small coupon folder, so when I get coupons in magazines, I cut them out and store in a folder. When I need them, I just pull them out. I keep my shopping lists in that folder, too. Like regular mail, I sort through coupons once a week, and discard expired ones. Whole assembly takes 14" x 8" area on one of the home office shelves.
Your channel is quickly becoming one of my favorites! I've recently gone cruelty-free and I'm working toward some healthy diet changes and minimalist living. Every video you create has inspired me in some way! Thank you! ❤
I'm not a fan of paperless. Cause if the power goes out you won't get your notice. I know the phone, but sometimes power outages cause towers to go down. In the last storm we had 3 weeks ago. Half the city had no power for days.
So True, and something to keep in mind. May never happen but that one time it does can be awful. We had 3 hurricanes in a row in 2014 and being without power (including cell towers) for up to 3 weeks at a time was just awful. I went back to paper copies after that Lol
+Tracy J I live on the gulf coast so we always have a chance of a hurricane. In these past 3 months I have driven through 2 storms and flooding streets to pick up my son from work. My area was lucky we had power. I like paper back up. You never know
Plus technology fails so often and is susceptible to being hacked. I am all about the paper and having physical copies. Even for money, so much easier to make sure there aren't mistakes.
Love this video! So satisfying to watch. I have the same feelings when there are too many things around to distract me. People tease me at work for having such a bare desk lol. Thanks for sharing!
Hi, Christine: I'm enjoying your videos very much -- you're very good at this! Your mini-shows are inspiring a four-day "declutter and arrange" that I'm doing. (When I put off doing it for a while, it started to seem overwhelming and "undoable")... Have a great day
Oooh man, I just rewatched a video from you called "makeup collection and room" from October 2011 - that brought back some of our sweet memories: pink stuff, white russian lipgloss, milani luminoso, mac gel, single mac eye shadows, nars coconut grove, eye lashes, pillows and many more, sigh...
Christine, I love your minimalism series. We too are in the process of moving but in looking at all our packed boxes I obviously am not quite a minimalist yet. Could you please do a book series? Since I saw your recent vlog regarding 'Whole', 'The China Study', and 'How Not to Die' I rec'd all three from the library and can't stop reading. I would enjoy hearing what else is on your bookshelves. Thanks.
Nice job... But you could actually now keep the keyboard, mouse and mousepad inside the drawer, now you have the room, to keep the desk clear when you're not working at it :)
nice video 1st time watching it i love minimalist its like your best friend i have the same imac but older one i love the setup very simple not to many things on the desk thanks for the tips
Love your minimalism and decluttering videos! I find them very interesting and they inspire me to clear out my belongings that I do not need, thanks for the extra push I needed to be on my way to a minimalist lifestyle
aww thanks girl! I LOVE your channel ,there is just so much goodness there! You inspire me and i love following your journey . I am still all over the place but when the time is right Ill be exactly on the path I need to be. Thank you.
Thank you so much Christine!! I've been a long time fan of yours since your pinksofoxy days. :) I'm excited to see how you decorate your new place in Arizona!
Interesting to see what people use on a daily basis in their desk. Being a curious person I have to ask. If you store your memory cards for your camera in your camera bag why do you keep the batteries/chargers for your camera at your desk? Strange question I know. Just have a curious mind. I really need to do this my home desk is a dumping ground!!!
Loved the video. Your area didn't appear cluttered to me, because I am thinking of my own space and it is a mess. It just reminds me I need to get rid of things. I wish I could get rid of my fear and move to a new country, the United States like you are doing. Maybe its because I am a lot older than you. You inspire me.
I have been cleaning out my entire home as well...I can not believe the stuff I have collected and kept over the years and havent used...even furniture that I didnt like anymore but kept anyway ...it truly does clutter up your life...makeup alone used to be stored in an entire closet in my spare room because I always felt like I needed all the new pallets and every new foundation...I just got rid of it all...I never used most of it but felt like I needed to keep it because I bought it...I have narrowed down everything to only the things I love...only the things I use constantly...I am a much more conscious shopper now...if it doesnt serve a purpose to me anymore I simply pass it by...Ill bet I got rid of thousands of dollars worth of stuff...money and wasted space...Im probably not as minimalist as you but it feels great to unburden my life!
I agree with keeping focused on an area. When I started my upstairs big room, I took a small section at a time. It worked out way better that way. My desk is my next declutter/organize project. Not looking forward to it. lol
These are my favorite videos of yours to watch! I would love some sort of digital declutter video, Maybe include your computer and phone?! You always have such great tips!
Could you do a video on your diy project and work areas? I make jewelry as well and the area I have set aside for that is always messy and cluttered. I'd love to see how you work and your ideas for keeping things clean and organized for that!
Hi, Christine! I don't always comment on your videos, but I always like and watch them. I'm also a friend on FB (Brynn Forest). I am so excited for you and Michael to be moving to Arizona! I hope everything goes smoothly and that you guys meet nothing but success, happiness, and excellent health on your journey. Thank you for all of your wonderful videos. I always declutter an clean with you, although I might actually be working on a different task... I was gathering and sorting laundry while watching this video. :)
Wow Christine, this is impressive. When you first started, I thought you did not have much to declutter! But this shows there is always more one can do.One thing to mention, crystals are said to help with EMF pollution, so it can be beneficial to keep one by your computer :)
i thought your desk was already de-cluttered as this video was beginning. then i saw the logic behind your decision as it progressed. you demonstrate how everyday life can be a fun journey. thanks.
I love cleaning out and getting rid of things you don't use, but wondering about your jewelry supplies. I make jewelry and have as well use quite a few tools etc. how do you handle that part of your work?
Really inspiring! I have a small set of drawers that did exactly what your little tray organiser did.. it attracted all the junk, I guess thats useful though, as it's all in one place! 😂
Hey guys! Sorry if there was any confusion. Just to clarify, I'm sharing the process of our downsizing as we prepare to move 3,000 miles across the ocean. We're only packing/shipping a minimal amount of things when we move, so I'm trying to get a head start. Rather than procrastinating. I shared my own personal clutter reducing tips because it happened to fit the video topic. But this is not meant to say what anyone else should do with their desk or any other space for that matter, we're all individuals, just do YOU babes!! Whatever brings you joy!!
I've been on a journey the past few years to develop more minimalist habits little by little, because I love it! I love how freeing it feels to own less stuff. I love saving money. I love the aesthetic, feeling peaceful and relaxed in my space. I love swapping out ordinary shopping experiences for extraordinary travel experiences. Yes I love white, clean surfaces, pops of greenery and natural decor accents, among a million other things. We all have our own unique style and favorite things in life. Keep on doing you, follow your path and be the best version of yourself.
I personally love your minimalism series. Keep them coming!! :) I follow you for years now...love to see the changes over time from the pink and shabby chic! You are my all time favorite!
Yep same here! Long time follower and loving every second :-) x
Hello dear Christine, you know I love you no matter what! But I wondered as you sayed "no cute things on my desc (and elsewhere in the House?)". Is it really you? I remember the previous Christine who enjoyed makeup, pillows and pink and leopard stuff. Nothing wrong with taste changing over the years, mine has, too. And I also had a weird feeling being cluttered with stuff back then when I was a teenager, so my first impulse has always been to get rid of things asap, so I definitely get your point of view. But to get rid of nearly every beautiful piece of decor to keep only usefull stuff is a but of sad, you know. Like prison or military (I exaggerate, but you get me, arme you). Like not a tiny pretty gold tray anymore?.. For me it would be a tad too plane/bare, I guess. But if it makes you happy go for it. It is just that 180* transformation that I am still adjusting to, lol. Your personality on the other hand developped very much over the passt couple of years, like a butterfly that finally left her cocoon to find it's true life purpose!
You are wonderful. Hope you and Michael have a great Memorial Day weekend. Your lives are on a fabulous trajectory and it is so nice to be included in some of your adventures. Big hugs from Me in Michigan.
I didn't think it was cluttered at all and NOW it looks gorgeous!! Thank you for the inspiration to dig deeper and get rid of my nonessential stuffs! Love watching you and thank you for sharing your ideas!
"If I actually needed it, I would already know about that."
Words of gold, Christine! Sometimes we all need these reminders, thank you!
Mesmerising. Thumbs up. Just a funny, when you were cleaning your desk I'm thinking you missed a spot...then realized my computer screen was dirty there. Ha!
One thing I'm noticing across the board with minimalism videos is that even once the rooms are almost empty stress and anxiety still exists. So I think with some ppl (maybe not you) on this minimalism journey the physical work is being done(by way of decluttering) but maybe not the emotional, mental or spiritual self-work isn't happening. Everything shouldn't bring stress or anxiety. Great video!
Wow, a very ineresting Point of view, Never thought of that, but how true! Maybe this is like the opposite to the other extreme - shopping! Some people keep on buying to destract themselves from whatever, the other ones keep on getting rid of things (haha, maybe the case with me) and then like sitting in front of an empty room and thinking, man the (whatever) problem is still there ^^. It has nothing to with Christine, though - she knows what she's doing.
I agree! I have lots of pretty things that doesn't stress me out 😊 my stresser is when the insides of my linen closet or Tupperware cupboards are a total wreck 😜
watching this video made me think, "wow, I thought I was stressed, but if having a few binder clips in her drawer brings her anxiety, that's a whole new level." maybe that's why some people see minimalism and think, "I could NEVER do that," and others think, "this is perfect." maybe people who are naturally stressed by objects need minimalism. I, on the other hand, am more stressed by people and situations, not by things, so I don't feel any need to "de-clutter" to this extreme.
+Darian Bogard I'm pretty sure white is neutral, but obviously too much bright white can be too much. I find pale to medium grey to be calming.
also, it depends on the shade. bright blue is no good, but a soft purple or something can be nice.
I can even explain how relaxing and enjoyable all your decluttering/ minimalist tip videos are! They are really inspiring and I appreciate them!
Christine, I love your refined and classy presentations! They are so helpful, fun to watch and really interesting! The minimalist series is awesome! Thank you! 😊 You know how to act like a lady without being boring!!! 😊
I first discovered minimalism and decluttering after i searched declutter on youtube and found your less stuff, less stress videos and now you are an amazing example of what minimalism means to me, having only what you really need or really love!
I love this video! This was a real minimalist declutter! That's what Im doing in my house, but I kept finding YT declutter videos where the people were keeping so much stuff and that wasnt what I was looking for. Love this!
I love how you include your thought process with your declutter. I stumbled upon your channel a couple of months ago and literally sat and watched every vlog within a week. My fav's ? re-org projects, vegan challenge ( happy to see you are reading Dr. Gregers book), your plants. Thank you for being so authentic !!!
I love how you give a reason on why you're getting rid of the item. Your videos are so satisfying and I love the declutter/minimalism series ♡
Yesssss! Christine, this is awesome! Keep up the great work. I'm looking forward to more minimalism videos from you!
Thank you so much! xo
I love this series.
I agree. I absolutely love this series. I'm sad that I won't be seeing Hawaii by the end of the year but I am so happy for them and I can't wait to see their adventures in Arizona.😀
Inspirational, isn't it !!!!
Thanks so much Lina! xo
You should check rachel aust here on youtube. She also making this series.
I love Rachel Aust! Just found her channel last month. xo
I love that you talk us through every step. It really helps me figure out what's going on in my own mind when I hold on to things. I also love the tone of your voice and the vibe of your videos. It's really calming and inspirational.
So glad you are doing another series like this!!Your first declutter series a few yrs ago was super motivating and what helped me to start on my journey!
me too!
You are my soundtrack as I am organizing my own home. As a working mom with three teenagers I very much appreciate the little bits of wisdom you drop such as "if you needed something you would already know about it", Brilliant! Thank you and best wishes as you organize and reinvent as you prepare for your next adventure!
Christine you have motived me so much to declutter. Thankyou!
So being minimal means no decor? i don't get it. I'm all for purging and organizing but I gotta have decorations.
I realize after watching this whole video that this just isn't for me. I can't do plain and boring. I get that it's not boring for some people but I like color and design.
Not at all, minimalism will look different for everyone. I love decor pieces, in fact I do a lot of DIY decor. I just want a clear desk space to work.
+Heather Giardino you can have decor. Christine just going for white simple look. Plus she's moving. It's your house make it your style. Whatever makes you happy.
Minimalism is not about not having any color. You can be minimalist and have color. The all white look is something that you see all over You Tube. Type in house tours in the search box and you will see a boatload of You Tuber houses and apartments decorated in all white, and most of the women are not minimalist. You can hardly find a You Tuber whose living spaces are not all white. It is the shabby chic look to the extreme. Personally, I cannot stand it (sorry Christine). White is nice on walls as an anchoring color, but to have everything in the house white, to me, makes the spaces frigid. It is also limiting in what you can buy for home decor. White is fine if you are going to warm the space up with a few wood pieces here and there. I love hanging up colorful wall tapestries from India too.
I enjoy a minimal look, however I have to have pops of color and decorations around too.. my favorite things on my desk are a couple colorful coffee mugs that were special gifts from friends that hold pens, pencils and markers. :) It really is about making your own space simple, happy and personalized.
I love this. Absolutely no item that isn't needed in this space.
Thanks so much Dorothy! xo
Wow...Christine, you rock!! I loved the items you had on your desk, but now I GET what you mean. I think I will copy this and redo my own desk. These are great videos. Thank you. MWA
I have binder clips too...lots of them. I think I'll keep a few but get rid of a lot of them. Your minimized desk looks great!
1 pen? Oh boy, I need to hurry up... might never reach this state but it looks superb. A clean cut. I hope the next video will be the SKIN CARE collection!! Or what's left of it.. Haha! I started minimizing with you in 2012 I believe. Great to see how far we've come. xx
Wow, Christine! You are such an inspiration to me! Please keep these great minimalist videos coming. I can relate about the junk mail and papers....these give me stress!
I haven't gone paperless yet, however I did put a filing cabinet in my office. I used to have piles of paper work in several spots in my house, but not anymore. I go through all my mail every day and deal with it right away. That one change has made such a difference in my space.
Love this series! I've been decluttering for about 6 months now and gotten rid of 1/3 of my items. It's definitely a long process, I find my office space to be the hardest but this has definitely helped me get into the right mindset. Cant wait to see what you declutter next!
I'm in the process of doing an email detox...lol. i get like 200 emails of crap a day. it drives me nuts having so many emails.
This has definitely inspired me to clean out my desk at work. I think I have highlighters from college (10 yrs ago!) that are still kicking that I don't use and a bunch of other stuff I need to clear out. Thanks for the inspo!
You've made me wash my dishes... I know, the connection between this video and my dishes may not seem obvious, but my brain makes funny connections. I love this Minimalism Series so far!
I guess that I will have to do the same thing. Thanks Christine.
love it! great tips!
Loving your minimalism series. Also, I love how you to talk us through it all.
You make so much sense, especially with the catalogues! Thanks!
You are so inspirational Christine! I love the direction your channel has taken. I've been a subby for a long time and always enjoyed your videos, but even more so now. Thanks for sharing, so much!
I love this!! Definitely going to try this in my space!
Love these videos Christine! Please do more! I started cleaning out my desk drawer as I watched this video. I have started buying less stuff over the years and it is so much easier to be content with the things you have.
One suggestion - in reference to email, you can always have a "junk email" address set up for those store coupons to get sent to you etc. You don't always have to check it if you don't want to. That way, your business/personal email account is not slammed with advertising. I have an email account that I use just for my scrapbooking hobby.
This is what I need. This made me feel very messy. My desk is organized but very cluttered. I sometimes just want to grow it all away and start fresh.
I am enjoying this series on your journey of minimalism. It is inspiring me to start as well. I do have a question...how do you clean your sterling silver jewelry? and will you have any more crystal jewelry for sale on etsy?
I love watching your minimalist declutters
So many great points, especially about how flyers and emails excite and inspire you to go out and get more stuff you don't need. I do question only keeping electronic contacts. When I got a new iPad and was visiting Arizona in February, my contact list somehow reverted to an old version from the cloud and I've lost so many recent contacts!
You really inspire me Christine! About so many things! From these declutter videos you made, to food videos, etc. Keep on doing what you are doing!
Wow! Love this video! Going to clean out my desk now...
I do keep paper mail. I sort it once a week, no exceptions. I have a special letter tray, on which I store my mail during the week. On Saturdays, tray gets cleared out. I keep all receipts in special envelops stacked inside one of the Very Useful Boxes. Few times a year receipts get scanned and shredded. In the Useful Box I also have a small coupon folder, so when I get coupons in magazines, I cut them out and store in a folder. When I need them, I just pull them out. I keep my shopping lists in that folder, too. Like regular mail, I sort through coupons once a week, and discard expired ones. Whole assembly takes 14" x 8" area on one of the home office shelves.
Your channel is quickly becoming one of my favorites! I've recently gone cruelty-free and I'm working toward some healthy diet changes and minimalist living. Every video you create has inspired me in some way! Thank you! ❤
I'm not a fan of paperless. Cause if the power goes out you won't get your notice. I know the phone, but sometimes power outages cause towers to go down. In the last storm we had 3 weeks ago. Half the city had no power for days.
So True, and something to keep in mind. May never happen but that one time it does can be awful. We had 3 hurricanes in a row in 2014 and being without power (including cell towers) for up to 3 weeks at a time was just awful. I went back to paper copies after that Lol
+Tracy J I live on the gulf coast so we always have a chance of a hurricane. In these past 3 months I have driven through 2 storms and flooding streets to pick up my son from work. My area was lucky we had power. I like paper back up. You never know
Plus technology fails so often and is susceptible to being hacked. I am all about the paper and having physical copies. Even for money, so much easier to make sure there aren't mistakes.
Love this video! So satisfying to watch. I have the same feelings when there are too many things around to distract me. People tease me at work for having such a bare desk lol. Thanks for sharing!
Love these minimalism series videos!! I find them very inspiring.
Hi, Christine: I'm enjoying your videos very much -- you're very good at this! Your mini-shows are inspiring a four-day "declutter and arrange" that I'm doing. (When I put off doing it for a while, it started to seem overwhelming and "undoable")... Have a great day
Oooh man, I just rewatched a video from you called "makeup collection and room" from October 2011 - that brought back some of our sweet memories: pink stuff, white russian lipgloss, milani luminoso, mac gel, single mac eye shadows, nars coconut grove, eye lashes, pillows and many more, sigh...
I love watching her old videos. Seeing how she has changed over the years and seeing all those old products. :)
I love this series! Thank you Christine
I need to do this to my desk area, I love how everything looks so bright and clean! ! love that planter😍💚🌱
Christine, I love your minimalism series. We too are in the process of moving but in looking at all our packed boxes I obviously am not quite a minimalist yet. Could you please do a book series? Since I saw your recent vlog regarding 'Whole', 'The China Study', and 'How Not to Die' I rec'd all three from the library and can't stop reading. I would enjoy hearing what else is on your bookshelves. Thanks.
Nice job... But you could actually now keep the keyboard, mouse and mousepad inside the drawer, now you have the room, to keep the desk clear when you're not working at it :)
I like it, that's a great idea Cindy. xo
nice video 1st time watching it i love minimalist its like your best friend i have the same imac but older one i love the setup very simple not to many things on the desk thanks for the tips
I want to go work on my desk now! I really love love love these videos!!!!!
The binder clips are great for sealing chip bags and other food bags.
Love your minimalism and decluttering videos! I find them very interesting and they inspire me to clear out my belongings that I do not need, thanks for the extra push I needed to be on my way to a minimalist lifestyle
Funny you said that about the gold striped tray. It was doing the same thing to my eyes! I actually kept looking away! 👍🏾👍🏾
I love this! I'm going to definitely do this for the inside of my desk 💖
Thanks girlie! Happy decluttering! xo
I love this series .. I actually mentioned your channel in my May Favorites on my channel. i thought i'd let you know ..
Thanks so much Ewelina! Awesome channel, I just subscribed!
aww thanks girl! I LOVE your channel ,there is just so much goodness there! You inspire me and i love following your journey . I am still all over the place but when the time is right Ill be exactly on the path I need to be. Thank you.
such a pretty nice looking white desk
LOVING your minimalism series!!
Thanks Ashley! I just discovered your channel btw, love it! xo
Thank you so much Christine!! I've been a long time fan of yours since your pinksofoxy days. :) I'm excited to see how you decorate your new place in Arizona!
I am really loving this minimalist series!
I really like your interiors videos :)
Thank you so much! :)
Interesting to see what people use on a daily basis in their desk. Being a curious person I have to ask. If you store your memory cards for your camera in your camera bag why do you keep the batteries/chargers for your camera at your desk? Strange question I know. Just have a curious mind. I really need to do this my home desk is a dumping ground!!!
Those little things that gather!! I have many spots for those lol.
This looks awesome! Great job. Very inspiring
Love the desk! It looks so nice and clean. I can understand that it is a relaxing place to work at. xoxo
Loved the video. Your area didn't appear cluttered to me, because I am thinking of my own space and it is a mess. It just reminds me I need to get rid of things. I wish I could get rid of my fear and move to a new country, the United States like you are doing. Maybe its because I am a lot older than you. You inspire me.
I also wish I could be brave as her and travel somewhere... But my mind is like "where?" ..
+Maris I i hear you.
Where is your desk from?
It is a really nice desk. I want also want to know where you bought it?
She said Costco
I have been cleaning out my entire home as well...I can not believe the stuff I have collected and kept over the years and havent used...even furniture that I didnt like anymore but kept anyway ...it truly does clutter up your life...makeup alone used to be stored in an entire closet in my spare room because I always felt like I needed all the new pallets and every new foundation...I just got rid of it all...I never used most of it but felt like I needed to keep it because I bought it...I have narrowed down everything to only the things I love...only the things I use constantly...I am a much more conscious shopper now...if it doesnt serve a purpose to me anymore I simply pass it by...Ill bet I got rid of thousands of dollars worth of stuff...money and wasted space...Im probably not as minimalist as you but it feels great to unburden my life!
this inspired me to clean out my desk. thanks christine!
If my desk could look like your "Before" I'd be absolutely thrilled!! Thanks for the inspiration
I agree with keeping focused on an area. When I started my upstairs big room, I took a small section at a time. It worked out way better that way. My desk is my next declutter/organize project. Not looking forward to it. lol
I love your minimalism series. No matter how much i downsize I always have a junk drawer.
I love these videos. So many good tips and ideas. Thank you!
great tips in this video that I haven't heard from other people who do minimalism videos :) Thanks Christine
I am loving this declutter business! I feel I need to really purge my whole house lol
I absolutely love this series! I always get excited when I see that you uploaded a new video. Keep up the great job & Best wishes to you! :)
I'm in love with the minimalism series!
Oh girl I need to watch all your de-clutter videos!!!!
These are my favorite videos of yours to watch! I would love some sort of digital declutter video, Maybe include your computer and phone?! You always have such great tips!
I am loving this series!!
I am decluttering along with you! 🙋🏻
That's awesome Natalie! xo
love this series! I've been decluttering my house BC of it!
I love this! Thank you for the decluttering tips!!
I love it! Where did you get the chair? :)
I would love to know how you organize all your papers that you need to keep and where do you store them.
Awesome video! Could you do some more succulent and cacti videos? Like what you will be doing with them when you move? That would be awesome!
Sure, can do! :D
Yay! I can't wait to see how they are looking!
Yay!! tysm!! You don't know how much you inspire me each day!
Love your desk!!! May I ask where it's from? 😁😁
Could you do a video on your diy project and work areas? I make jewelry as well and the area I have set aside for that is always messy and cluttered. I'd love to see how you work and your ideas for keeping things clean and organized for that!
Hi, Christine! I don't always comment on your videos, but I always like and watch them. I'm also a friend on FB (Brynn Forest). I am so excited for you and Michael to be moving to Arizona! I hope everything goes smoothly and that you guys meet nothing but success, happiness, and excellent health on your journey. Thank you for all of your wonderful videos. I always declutter an clean with you, although I might actually be working on a different task... I was gathering and sorting laundry while watching this video. :)
Thank you so much! We're excited to keep sharing this journey and see where the universe takes us.
Wow Christine, this is impressive. When you first started, I thought you did not have much to declutter! But this shows there is always more one can do.One thing to mention, crystals are said to help with EMF pollution, so it can be beneficial to keep one by your computer :)
I am enjoying this series!
Thanks for the great videos, really inspired me to live minimalistly!
We are on the same journey! I can't wait for your videos thank you so much😘
Where did you buy the notebook? I love it!
I love this series so much. So freakin' relaxing.
i thought your desk was already de-cluttered as this video was beginning.
then i saw the logic behind your decision as it progressed.
you demonstrate how everyday life can be a fun journey.
thanks.
I love cleaning out and getting rid of things you don't use, but wondering about your jewelry supplies. I make jewelry and have as well use quite a few tools etc. how do you handle that part of your work?
Really inspiring! I have a small set of drawers that did exactly what your little tray organiser did.. it attracted all the junk, I guess thats useful though, as it's all in one place! 😂
Love Paper Kawaii!! 💜
vere beautiful !!!! the desk ...form kasko? kasko? !!! katsco?..i dont found !
Very cute video, I really like the chair :)