I agree. But so many are so caught up in materialism. We are the most disgustingly wasteful country. Fast fashion. Fast furniture. Filling this landfills and actual dumps in the oceans Igs truly sickening
@@judylloyd7901 maybe it is just said in wrong way It depends on attitude. Having less is having less and this is truth. But having less can be also happiness, If You want to be minimalist and it is Your choice.
Even if I had the money for a huge house, I will always choose a small cozy, manageable home over an oversized home any day. Also, I love the dark paint color you chose!
I recently sold my home and downsized as an empty nester. You are so right that you never know how much stuff you have until you are forced to box it all up! We donated, gave away, and threw away probably 70% of what we owned, and our new place has little storage space to hide things. Best of luck to you in your new home!
We've lived in an under 800 square foot home for 30 years. Raised 2 wonderful children here. The layout is awful but the house was built in 1949 and was considered a summer cabin. We've done some upgrades and recently took out my beloved claw foot tub and replaced with a walk in shower due to our ages, 71 and 73. I've been a minimalist since 2008 when I first discovered Flylady and was still dealing with cancer. Life changes and we can only go forward.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts!! I have lived in a small home for 23 years. My husband and I have raised our now teenagers in it. Thank you for the reminder! Sometimes I get caught up in the materialistic mindset and get tempted to buy something bigger and more renovated/prettier than my home is. Thank you for your reminder to be content with my small home and all the memories it holds
I went from 3000 sf home to 1100 sf condo after divorce and it’s been wonderful. Housecleaning takes less time, utility bills are much lower, and it feels cozy. It’s the perfect size for me and my 16 year old daughter and she loves it when she is over. Don’t think I’ll ever move into a bigger home. I’ve actually thought about moving into a smaller place once I retire. Less is absolutely more.
I really appreciate seeing a "minimalist" who has stuff. Stuff, not too much but enough stuff, is the difference between a cozy home and one of those minimalist homes where the owner has decided stuff is evil and has purged everything unnecessary (artwork, plants, throw pillows, window treatments, rugs, furniture, etc.) from their space, making it look more like an institution than a home. Congratulations on being a minimalist with stuff! Love your style!
I LOVE that picture you hung up over your kitchen sink. Same goes for your plants on the shelf over your eating area. Most importantly, bigger is not better, it is just bigger.
Thank you sooo much Carole. The picture is a Salvador Dali print called Young Woman at a window that my dad got me at least a decade ago. I love it too 🙂 And I so entirely agree with that sentiment. Bigger is just bigger.
Just purchased an 800 square foot condo after going through a life change. It’s perfect! As you mentioned…we don’t need a lot of things. I have nothing in storage and everything I need is with me. I’m delighted to have my cozy home and I would never go bigger. It’s my sanctuary!❤️ My lifetime motto is “less is more”. Beautiful channel, your voice is very relaxing.
I love the paint colour. Now that we are older we have down sized and it made us de clutter. We are so happy. It’s much easier to clean. It’s cheaper to heat, to decorate and to furnish. It’s so cosy.
A bigger house can lend to higher property taxes, higher home insurance premiums and higher costs to cool and/or heat a large space. It’s not how big the house; it’s how happy the home. ❤😊
Im 70 and looking forward to downsizing from 3 to 1 bedroom. Imagining 2/3 of the housekeeping gone is good! Why spend my precious final years cleaning?😂 👍😎🇨🇦
We downsized to nearly half. Now I only have what I really like, know where everything is and love the beauty of it and the added plus of ease of cleaning.
I went from having a huge two thousand square feet House to now having a little apartment five hundred square feet I absolutely love it and because I embraced simplicity I have more money then I ever thought, love this thank you so much for sharing ❤❤❤❤
An empty room makes me feel so happy!!! Also I love what you said about these things hidden in my closet being deferred decisions or for me, avoiding feelings.
Your videos are such a breath of fresh air! They capture the beauty of minimalistic living so well. I’m also sharing my journey of living in a tiny house on a hill, but with just 50 subscribers, it’s been a bit of a challenge. Your content really inspires me to keep going. Thank you for the encouragement and for creating such amazing content!
Cute pup 😍 As I get older, I think less and simple is freedom! Your home is cute! Great video with some wise words! I hope you have a wonderful rest of your weekend!
I have been declutterring recently, I just don’t want so much stuff around now. I have some beautiful things but it’s too much for how I feel right now. I have boxed them up though as I may change my mind in the future. I like small cosy spaces. You have a lovely voice, so calming 😊
Good luck setting up your new home. that color is a great. I live in two places without winter so its easier to be completely downsized. most of my time is spent outside by choice too.
The minimalists created a challenge, "the packing party". Essentially pack up all your stuff as if you were moving, like pretend... And only take out what you need to use in that moment. Do this for a month or two, and you'll be able to clearly see what you are using, what you need and don't need. I think it's puts things into perspective! Also I think the amount of boxes is a realisation of how much stuff we have, when I ts all together in the open, it was a big shock to me, as I'd already Decluttered a l I t if my stuff and it was an awakening, to say the least..... And i think, when all the stuff is spread out and tidy and out away, it's hidden clutter that we tend to push to the back of our mind, but when we move, we are forced to finally deal with it.
I moved from a 3 bedroom house to a motor home , omg I thought I had decluttered until I weighed the motor home, it was 300 kgs over weight. Lots of large items went 100 kgs lost more clothes went down 10 kgs more, I have ordered a new bed for 25 kgs not sure how much the current one weighs but definitely more than 25 kgs
@@lyndsayallison2325 have to use up all my water that is 110 kgs And both myself and my dog are on a diet 🤣 Decluttering winter clothes as I move into summer regions
What color is that blue paint? Love it , I’ve owned three homes, ..raised family in 2500 sq ft , down sized to 1400 sq ft , now in 1200 sq ft and yes , I owned zero last downsizing cause it was Thousands of miles away , made mistake of buying too much to fill it , I don’t want it full , now getting rid of most stuff again , and maybe downsize to under 1000 next time
Wow, great job painting everyone! It looks so professional! Your little dog, Rain, is so cute! It's nice to have a walking companion that is quiet. Your new home looks great and I am not surprised that you had more things then you thought you did. That feature only raises it's little head when you move and have to pack everything up! Speaking from long experience, here. Congrats on your new home and I hope it makes you happy. A suggestion for a video sometime in the future would be the things you eat and cook. When you are preparing food or drink, it looks very interesting and I'd love to know more-like are you a vegan or a vegetarian? Thanks, Lyndsay for another great video!
I just started my minimalism journey, but I've been holding onto vintage photos of landscapes that are from out of state, for my admiration for the photographer and nature. But now I surprisingly, swiftly decided to give them away. Someday maybe I'll replace them with vintage photos of landscapes from my home state- I find stuff like that so adoring, similar to if it was a reminiscent photo of my family- even if I might occasionally tell myself that the landscape photo is unnecessary. I also have vintage map prints that I'm trying to donate to museums, but they won't respond :/ guess I'll search for like-minded people!
Congrats, L! I'm currently in a 1600 sq ft place rn but trying to find a home half that size to move in to. Can't wait to feel the peace and joy like you are :)
I am loving your paint color!! We're downsizing to a hot climate, and that color looks cooling and Zen. Please tell me, what is the name of the color & manufacturer? I need it in my LIFE :)
Hey, My friend who had dreads before wanted me to tell white peoples who have dreads that it’s appropriation of black culture. The paint you chose looks so nice!
Interesting take. I would say it means the opposite… if you have a workshop - create, if you have an instrument - make music, and if you have space designated for working out - do it often. My take is that if you have taken the time and the thought to decide to keep something, it’s worthy of being used regularly, and appreciated often. Have a great day 🙂
You need to declutter your tattoos, but it’s too late now. Your skin is very cluttered 😮 Your skin is precious and should be looked after and you’ve covered it with graffiti 😢
I love the paint colour. Now that we are older we have down sized and it made us de clutter. We are so happy. It’s much easier to clean. It’s cheaper to heat, to decorate and to furnish. It’s so cosy.
People need to realize that having less is more.
I agree. But so many are so caught up in materialism. We are the most disgustingly wasteful country. Fast fashion. Fast furniture. Filling this landfills and actual dumps in the oceans Igs truly sickening
Having less is having less. Saying that having less is more is trite 😂
@@judylloyd7901exactly! Makes no sense at all. It’s a stupid saying 🙄
@@judylloyd7901 thing is you don’t understand the quote in the first place.
@@judylloyd7901 maybe it is just said in wrong way
It depends on attitude.
Having less is having less and this is truth.
But having less can be also happiness, If You want to be minimalist and it is Your choice.
Even if I had the money for a huge house, I will always choose a small cozy, manageable home over an oversized home any day. Also, I love the dark paint color you chose!
Thanks so much, and I totally agree! 🙂
I recently sold my home and downsized as an empty nester. You are so right that you never know how much stuff you have until you are forced to box it all up! We donated, gave away, and threw away probably 70% of what we owned, and our new place has little storage space to hide things. Best of luck to you in your new home!
I have a small house too, my friend said she feels loved in the space. Just simple, empty and peaceful.
That is absolutely beautiful. My favorite space is just that.
We've lived in an under 800 square foot home for 30 years. Raised 2 wonderful children here. The layout is awful but the house was built in 1949 and was considered a summer cabin. We've done some upgrades and recently took out my beloved claw foot tub and replaced with a walk in shower due to our ages, 71 and 73. I've been a minimalist since 2008 when I first discovered Flylady and was still dealing with cancer. Life changes and we can only go forward.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts!! I have lived in a small home for 23 years. My husband and I have raised our now teenagers in it. Thank you for the reminder! Sometimes I get caught up in the materialistic mindset and get tempted to buy something bigger and more renovated/prettier than my home is. Thank you for your reminder to be content with my small home and all the memories it holds
I went from 3000 sf home to 1100 sf condo after divorce and it’s been wonderful. Housecleaning takes less time, utility bills are much lower, and it feels cozy. It’s the perfect size for me and my 16 year old daughter and she loves it when she is over. Don’t think I’ll ever move into a bigger home. I’ve actually thought about moving into a smaller place once I retire. Less is absolutely more.
I really appreciate seeing a "minimalist" who has stuff. Stuff, not too much but enough stuff, is the difference between a cozy home and one of those minimalist homes where the owner has decided stuff is evil and has purged everything unnecessary (artwork, plants, throw pillows, window treatments, rugs, furniture, etc.) from their space, making it look more like an institution than a home. Congratulations on being a minimalist with stuff! Love your style!
I LOVE that picture you hung up over your kitchen sink. Same goes for your plants on the shelf over your eating area. Most importantly, bigger is not better, it is just bigger.
Thank you sooo much Carole. The picture is a Salvador Dali print called Young Woman at a window that my dad got me at least a decade ago. I love it too 🙂 And I so entirely agree with that sentiment. Bigger is just bigger.
Just purchased an 800 square foot condo after going through a life change. It’s perfect! As you mentioned…we don’t need a lot of things. I have nothing in storage and everything I need is with me. I’m delighted to have my cozy home and I would never go bigger. It’s my sanctuary!❤️
My lifetime motto is “less is more”.
Beautiful channel, your voice is very relaxing.
I love the paint colour. Now that we are older we have down sized and it made us de clutter. We are so happy. It’s much easier to clean. It’s cheaper to heat, to decorate and to furnish. It’s so cosy.
I live in a 350sq foot studio....and for sure the smaller space helps make those "should I keep It?" decisions so easy.
A bigger house can lend to higher property taxes, higher home insurance premiums and higher costs to cool and/or heat a large space. It’s not how big the house; it’s how happy the home. ❤😊
So very true 🙂
Omg absolutely agree I am in a small home and love everything about it especially running costs etc ❤
Im 70 and looking forward to downsizing from 3 to 1 bedroom. Imagining 2/3 of the housekeeping gone is good! Why spend my precious final years cleaning?😂 👍😎🇨🇦
Exactly!!! 🙂
This was fantastic. You have me thinking ,reflecting, and enjoying my space more. I love your decor. Thank you❤
We downsized to nearly half. Now I only have what I really like, know where everything is and love the beauty of it and the added plus of ease of cleaning.
I went from having a huge two thousand square feet House to now having a little apartment five hundred square feet I absolutely love it and because I embraced simplicity I have more money then I ever thought, love this thank you so much for sharing ❤❤❤❤
An empty room makes me feel so happy!!!
Also I love what you said about these things hidden in my closet being deferred decisions or for me, avoiding feelings.
Yes, avoided feelings is a big one too!!
Your new space is a cozy hug! Much peace be yours in its embrace. 🙏
This is such a perfect video to explain the WHY of minimalism .
Thank you 🙂
Your videos are such a breath of fresh air! They capture the beauty of minimalistic living so well. I’m also sharing my journey of living in a tiny house on a hill, but with just 50 subscribers, it’s been a bit of a challenge. Your content really inspires me to keep going. Thank you for the encouragement and for creating such amazing content!
Keep it up my friend! And thank you so much! 🙂
Cute pup 😍 As I get older, I think less and simple is freedom! Your home is cute! Great video with some wise words! I hope you have a wonderful rest of your weekend!
Your video was one of the better videos that i have seen on sharing a viewpoint.
Thank you so much. That means a lot 🌷
Your new little home is adorable! You make everything look so serene and cosy.
Thank you so much Patrizia! I like it here 🙂
I’ve lived in an 800 sq ft apartment for 18 years and still had far too much stuff! Amazing what you can cram into fairly small spaces.
I have been declutterring recently, I just don’t want so much stuff around now. I have some beautiful things but it’s too much for how I feel right now. I have boxed them up though as I may change my mind in the future. I like small cosy spaces. You have a lovely voice, so calming 😊
It’s usually best to take things slow. You’ll know when it’s time to get rid of the extra. And thanks 🙂
Put all boxes stacked in one room, bring one out at a time, not counting kitchen and bathroom you need right away.
Would love a video on your minimalist wardrobe and how you maintain it year-round in a 4 season life!
Great idea! I’ll start working on that one 🙂
Good luck setting up your new home. that color is a great. I live in two places without winter so its easier to be completely downsized. most of my time is spent outside by choice too.
I have always preferred the smaller spaces.
Me too!
Manje stvari znači više prostora u domu ,više novca u novčaniku više reda u glavi i mira❤
The minimalists created a challenge, "the packing party". Essentially pack up all your stuff as if you were moving, like pretend... And only take out what you need to use in that moment. Do this for a month or two, and you'll be able to clearly see what you are using, what you need and don't need. I think it's puts things into perspective! Also I think the amount of boxes is a realisation of how much stuff we have, when I ts all together in the open, it was a big shock to me, as I'd already Decluttered a l I t if my stuff and it was an awakening, to say the least..... And i think, when all the stuff is spread out and tidy and out away, it's hidden clutter that we tend to push to the back of our mind, but when we move, we are forced to finally deal with it.
I love a small with the beautiful things i love ❤
I can relate for sure! I am getting ready to move into a tiny apartment.
So coxy❤
Your home looks very inviting and the paint color looks great. It makes the place look more modern😊
Thanks so much! 🙂
YaY - so happy to have you back ❤ LOVE the beautiful new space - wishing you all the Love and Light in this beautiful space ❤❤❤
Thank you so much! 🙂
Such a gorgeous doggie!! 💖🐶💖🐶 You can see the intelligence shining in her eyes!!
Thank you so much… he is very smart! 🙂
I love your content. It makes me want to improve myself even more. Thank you.
You are so welcome! 🙂
I love your clothes. Do you have a video on your closet and links for your clothes?
Thank you so much Elizabeth. And that video is in the works 🙂
A lovely home!
Simplistically Beautiful!!!
Thank you! 🙂
Felicitaciones!!!!!
Estoy comenzando mi tránsito al "Minimalismo".
Saludos desde Mar adel Plata, Argentina.
How about a video on how you organize your shelves..
Great idea! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂
I moved from a 3 bedroom house to a motor home , omg I thought I had decluttered until I weighed the motor home, it was 300 kgs over weight. Lots of large items went 100 kgs lost more clothes went down 10 kgs more, I have ordered a new bed for 25 kgs not sure how much the current one weighs but definitely more than 25 kgs
Isn’t it crazy!?
@@lyndsayallison2325 have to use up all my water that is 110 kgs
And both myself and my dog are on a diet 🤣
Decluttering winter clothes as I move into summer regions
What color is that blue paint? Love it , I’ve owned three homes, ..raised family in 2500 sq ft , down sized to 1400 sq ft , now in 1200 sq ft and yes , I owned zero last downsizing cause it was Thousands of miles away , made mistake of buying too much to fill it , I don’t want it full , now getting rid of most stuff again , and maybe downsize to under 1000 next time
It’s called Blue Ridge from SICO. Smaller always feels more manageable. And more calm. Good luck 🙂
Wow, great job painting everyone! It looks so professional! Your little dog, Rain, is so cute! It's nice to have a walking companion that is quiet. Your new home looks great and I am not surprised that you had more things then you thought you did. That feature only raises it's little head when you move and have to pack everything up! Speaking from long experience, here. Congrats on your new home and I hope it makes you happy. A suggestion for a video sometime in the future would be the things you eat and cook. When you are preparing food or drink, it looks very interesting and I'd love to know more-like are you a vegan or a vegetarian? Thanks, Lyndsay for another great video!
I just started my minimalism journey, but I've been holding onto vintage photos of landscapes that are from out of state, for my admiration for the photographer and nature. But now I surprisingly, swiftly decided to give them away. Someday maybe I'll replace them with vintage photos of landscapes from my home state- I find stuff like that so adoring, similar to if it was a reminiscent photo of my family- even if I might occasionally tell myself that the landscape photo is unnecessary. I also have vintage map prints that I'm trying to donate to museums, but they won't respond :/ guess I'll search for like-minded people!
Congrats, L! I'm currently in a 1600 sq ft place rn but trying to find a home half that size to move in to. Can't wait to feel the peace and joy like you are :)
True❤
That blue is so much better.
Ma sha Allah MashAllah for your dogs and pets
I am loving your paint color!! We're downsizing to a hot climate, and that color looks cooling and Zen. Please tell me, what is the name of the color & manufacturer? I need it in my LIFE :)
It’s called ‘Blue Ridge’ by SICO. Thanks! 🙂
So glad I found you great video!
I’m glad too! Welcome! 🙂
Thank you for your inspiring videos & emails
You are so welcome 🙂
This video made me feel excited about downsizing.
I would love to have a smaller house
Hey,
My friend who had dreads before wanted me to tell white peoples who have dreads that it’s appropriation of black culture.
The paint you chose looks so nice!
What is the size of your new home? Is it a house/townhome/apartment?
Much happiness in your new home. Can you share what color paint and by who that is?
Thanks so much. And it’s ‘blue ridge’ from SICO 🙂
Hi Lyndsay, can you tell me the name of that wonderful paint color? (Some stainless switch and plug covers might look nice in the kitchen.) Be well.
It’s called Blue Ridge from SICO. And that is a great idea. Thanks 🙂
Awesome 😮😊
Belleza de video desde uruguay🥰🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾
How many sqare feet is your new home? It looks good. 😊
Not sure but my guess is about 700 sq ft. Lots of space 🙂
nice but sometimes less words is more too 🥰
That paint colour is gorgeous 😍. I live in a small place too, but I love it. Cleaning is a joy in a small home 🤭
It really is! and thank you 🙂
Curious the builder made a dining room window too high too enjoy looking out ? Only can see the sky I guess..
It’s a basement apartment
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I Love your wide Brown/ yellow pants and black pants 😍 Where are they from?
Thanks! They’re from Meals… meals.clothing/products/latte-chef-pant
Thank you 🙏❤️🙂
May I ask what is the breed of dog you have?
Of course! He’s an Italian Greyhound and a Rat Terrier cross. And a lot of people have mistaken him for a whippet… even the vet! 🙂
This is a perfect example of the ambiguity of the word (and practice of) minimalism.
Your my magic 😘
I feel the same my friend! 🍵☕️🌷
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Less is more🎉🎉😊😊😊😊😊😊
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Less Cannabis is more... 😴
You might enjoy small living since you are just one person. Try doing it with a whole family. Absolutely NOT FUN 😢😂
Oh I bet it’s a challenge! 🙂🌷
Minimalist sounds like it means 'Dont make stuff' (workshop), dont play music (music room), dont work out (floorspace or gym space) etc
Interesting take. I would say it means the opposite… if you have a workshop - create, if you have an instrument - make music, and if you have space designated for working out - do it often. My take is that if you have taken the time and the thought to decide to keep something, it’s worthy of being used regularly, and appreciated often. Have a great day 🙂
No it isn’t.
Za minimalizam imate previse kuhinjskih elemenata ,još možete smanjiti
Lol! Those tattoos make you extraordinary and less minimalistic
This is not a little home!
I agree. It’s all in what you’ve experienced, what you’re used to, and what you’re comparing it to. Like everything.
You need to declutter your tattoos, but it’s too late now. Your skin is very cluttered 😮 Your skin is precious and should be looked after and you’ve covered it with graffiti 😢
She covered her skin with art, and she did it to please herself, not you.
Ok boomer
Don’t drive angry folks.
She is living her life her way and rightly so. Keep doing your thing.
If only Lyndsay's minimalism would extend to tatoos!
I love the paint colour. Now that we are older we have down sized and it made us de clutter. We are so happy. It’s much easier to clean. It’s cheaper to heat, to decorate and to furnish. It’s so cosy.
Thanks! Sounds wonderful. Small spaces are truly gifts that keep giving 🙂
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