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Maybe you need a “project cupboard”….. so you can put whatever you want in there….. but when the cupboard it full and you want to add something you either have to do a project to free up space, or get rid of an old craft to make space.
I feel like so many projects are not realistic, as in they don't usually get done.❤😊 I used to keep project stuff, and less than 25% got done. Now if I have a project, there is a time line from 1 week, up to 30 days for larger ones. If not done by then, I donate it. ❤😊😊😊❤
The day I let go of my projects, I felt so much lighter. It allowed me to pursue my favorite interests and they were not those projects taunting me to start or finish.
I was hoping to see the kitchen shoe closet actually become a pantry. Feels right to have food and cooking things in the kitchen, and keep shoes and clothes in the other room.
I’d say the main reason is because you don’t wears shoes in Asian homes. I understand Dani is North American, but this house is Korean, that cupboard is designed to have shoes by the front door and I would guess the cupboard came with the home (lived in China for many years, this was a standard feature everywhere I lived). The front of the house is where you put shoes on and take them off, right at the front door, If the cupboard where in the bedroom, you’d drag dirt through the house. My husband and I both grew up in a “shoes on house”, but after living in a hot climates, then moving to Asia for years, then Germany for 8 years (Germans don’t wear shoes in the house either, they have house slippers at the front door), my husband and I have a shoes off house.
TOP TIP FOR SORTING SHOES 🎉 When you get down to the pile you are definitely keeping….. TRY THEM ON AND WALK AROUND….. It’s surprising how our feet change and based on shoes we have been wearing recently what once felt comfortable no longer does. Guaranteed you will let go of a lot more based on true comfort over just liking how they look or remembering them feeling good. ❤ Great job …. You have both worked so hard and really work well together 😊😊
Agreed! I will also try to wear a different pair each day for the next two weeks to see if I want to keep them…..sometimes I can’t even make it out my door, so,No!
The lady helping Dani de-clutter is wonderful. She's treating her with respect and valuing Dani's objects as she does. I hope Dani can further explore the reasons for her clutter if she so chooses.
1st time I have seen the organizer be so respectful and kind with the persons’ items. She kept asking her nicely and let her decide and even Dany would answer herself on letting go of the item without any pressure
First time watching this channel and I just wanna say I really appreciate April’s tone and how kind and respectful she comes off. It’s really wholesome and I enjoyed watching them organize together. ❤️
She seems super nice! So it’s hard to say this… but this isn’t maximalism. Maximalism is *highly aesthetic* and intentionally curated, colorful and purposeful. Maximalism is not the same as clutter. This is either general disorganization or low grade hoarding (and I say this as a recovered mini hoarder myself)…. She has such cute clothing style though! I hope she gets the house that matches it.
Thank you, came to say the same! Maximalism is an intentional design aesthetic. This is clutter and mess verging in hoarding. It's ok to call it what it is and no reason to be embarassed. It won't help this person stay tidy to imply this is maximalism.
Since when did everyone start using the word "aesthetic" incorrectly it's driving me crazy???? It can be "highly aesthetically inclined" or something can be "aesthetically pleasing" or "this aesthetic is not for me" but something can't just be "aesthetic"
Hi Dani! Would you consider putting the dog crate on the window wall between the couch and tv? It would tuck it away and make a cozy spot for your doggie.
I get the appeal of the word magnets... but I think keeping them in an envelope, in a drawer, would appear less cluttered, or put them on the side of the fridge next to the alcohol cart, so they aren't so obvious. So much of clutter is a visual thing, too.
Dani, thank you for being vulnerable with us and showing us your struggles. I sensed that this process in the kitchen was challenging for you. Keep listening to yourself in case the process ever gets to be too much. I’m also so glad for you with how excited you were to find the floor, combine your shoes, and have back a countertop! By the end, you were really enjoying the process!
She likely had so many as she didn't know where they all were. If she gives herself time to use them out, she could get them to fit in there and limit herself in quantity.
I put the Liquid Gold under the sink where it goes….its been sitting in the pile of stuff on the kitchen island for months. It’s a start. Hoarders used to motivate me BUT now I watch and say, “oh my house isn’t THAT bad”….yet.
Shoes..... I also live in a country where shoes are NOT worn in the house. I store my shoes in with my clothing (tiny wardrobe) and keep only my 2 daily wear pairs at the door. When I am setting out my clothes for my work day I decide which shoes to wear at the same time (professional office). When I come home at the end of my work day I put my professional clothes & shoes away. This aids in keeping my entry clear. It does mean i give my shoes a quick wipe before putting them away.
When I went back to work after having my child I moved all my "corporate high heels" into my office at work. I realized there was no way I was doing the daycare run in heels so I wore my flats out the door and switched into my heels at my desk. Side bonus was being able switch shoes at lunch when I needed to run errands.
@@ckee8437 Wonderful!! I used to have my professional shoes at the office but I now split my time between 2 different companies an hour apart from each other (different communities completely) ...m
Im glad Dani found you April. It seems like she might have been paralyzed to go through item by item. She really doesn't know what she already owns. She definitely is not using what she already owns, and you are helping her realize that have several years supply of things or duplicates (some of which can't be used) is not beneficial in her life. Gathering things together should help her realize that she doesn't need more of items. In fact, she is definitely realizing how much money she is wasting on duplicates. If only we could clone you April. So many people need your services. Dani, you are making great progress. Keep it up!
I'm agreeing with others. Shoes, to me, belong in the wardrobe room. Shoe storage in the kitchen skeeves me out, just like that worm thing did to April lol. And it would free up that space in the kitchen for food/appliances/odds and ends, aka kitchen stuff, storage. Love this series! It inspires me every time! Thank you Dani, for being so open and vulnerable. It's very brave.
agree... there's a bunch of tiny creepy crawlers that get caught in them outside and then end up taking a walk in your apartment... apart from bunch of bacteria and dirt. You wouldn't want that anywhere near the counter.
For me, shoes belong next to the entrance, ideally, you would have there only seasonal shoes or shoes you wear in day-to-day life, and it depends on what kind of space you have. My parents have a closet for shoes in the entrance, I have my non-seasonal shoes in my bedroom closet only because I don't have a closet in the entrance. And Dani's space looks like she can't move the shoe closet so she has to work with the space she has.
Just put shoes in her closet room so that the whole cabinet is free for her pantry items. I think, if in South Korea shoes are suppose to be near gate, so it should be kept in a console or small cabinet outside. It’s weird near your kitchen your shoes are there.And a lot of space could be allotted to her kitchen items which are scattered everywhere on the counter. Furthermore I think her plants in the living room should be behind her window not in the whole living room. Since it will give more space to her. But, April is doing her best to give her new space. ❤️❤️
Def move shoe cabinet to closet room or her BR! Once u guys have gone thru the rest of the kitchen decluttering u will know what n how much space she needs for storing. Maybe then replacing of some of the existing shelving w more efficient storage that has closed doors or drawers? Or at least u inform looking shelving to improve overall look of the kitchen? Love this series so much ladies!!!❤❤
Always feel so happy when a person wants to free themselves, whether it's a toxic relationship, or crap/stuff, or extra weight, or unhealthy habits... all the best to the heroine! 🙌🏽
I am enjoying this séries. IT is so real, because, as we live our lives, we collect things. We're not wrong, it just happens. This séries demonstrates how one can declutter realistically.😊
Can't wait to see the next one! For anyone that doesn't know, honey is one food that never ever goes bad. It may start to crystalize but, all you have to do is set the jar in some warm water to liquefy it again. Never throw out honey, it is so good for you.
Cats love feet and shoes because of the strong scent! Lucy was excited to rub the scent from Dani's shoes on to her own body, mixing it with her own (cat have scent glands on their whisker areas)- it's an act of love/ bonding!
The shoe situation inspired me to get up & rearrange mine by seasons 🎉 Then the bathroom counter needed a spritz & wipe when I was washing my hands. 😂 Dani is contagious! ❤❤❤
That's what I've been doing recently. Watching April and Dani decluttering gave me a motivation boost to declutter and clean the house myself, too. Speaking of cleaning the bathroom: I always wonder where's Dani's bathroom? Or does she have a shared/communal one? Sorry I'm not familiar with the living/housing situation in South Korea (? - I think it is where Dani lives. If I'm wrong please feel free to correct me on that). Also: Non-native speaker here. So please be kind - if any words are used incorrectly it's not intentional. I hope I phrased the thing with the shared bathroom correctly (not sure on that).
Keep a list of "projects" on your phone and schedule them like medical appointments. If you keep putting them off, that's a sign that you are not committed to completing them and you should just declutter the materials. New drinking game: Take a swig whenever Dani says, "I was gonna..."
Coffee and April decluttering on a Sunday morning. Love this. I love the transformation of this home so far and was waitingbfoe this kitchen declutter!!!
Ditto - and it's usually a good long video. I love watching Dani (and April) and the progress is amazing. Looking forward to episodes 2 and 3 of the kitchen.
Her dog, Ricky is so adorable! I would want to carry and pet him all day 🤣🤣 So cute Dani is doing a great job decluttering. April you are doing awesome helping Dani declutter.
i love decluttering chanels. I also watch Clutterbug and Dani is definitely a Butterfly! I like things hidden away so i do not see the clutter chaos. But Butterflies need to see their stuff so that they remember they have it, and then they can use it. I would go crazy... Thats why, when you help reorganize someone elses stuff, you need to do it based on their use of their space. This is somethig I learned through the years: there are many different ways to organize, and it depends on your personality and your way of using your space. Clutter makes me so anxious. I recently decluttered my whole top floor including my kitchen and living room because I was redoing my kitchen. I ended up giving everything away except a couple of furniture pieces, and i started fresh. I maintain it by doing a reset of my kitchen every evening, as well as a reset of my living room. This way, it will not get cluttered again, and when we get up in the morning the rooms are clear and clean. We have been able to maintain this and i am much calmer.
@@paulawloe7743 what i mean by reset is that before sitting down for the evening, my kitchen is picked up, dishes put in the dishwasher , salt and pepper put away, the counters are cleared and everything is put back in its place. The sinks are clear or any dishes, and washed. Towels hung where they belong. My kitchen is ''reset''. That way i don't feel guilty if i am sitting down in my living room watching tv lol! Then when i am ready for bed, i pick up anything that is out of place in the living room(any cups or glasses are put in the dishwasher), i replace the cushions and throw blankets on the sofa and chairs, put away the laptops, and voila! My living room is ''reset''. Then I start my dishwasher for the night. In the morning the dishwasher is emptied so that it is ready for dirty dishes during the day. If you do this everyday, you home will never be cluttered.
😂 April and Lucy crack me up. 🐈 Looking forward to Kitchen declutter part 2. I agree with everyone else. Put the shoes with clothes and use the pantry for canned and bottled goods.
I would invest in a large cupboard ( or two)with doors, to put on the fridge wall, instead of having all the little storage. It would make the kitchen look less cluttered. What progress! I'm enjoying the process.
The shoe cabinet - use one of the drawers for lint rollers. It looks so much better with the floor cleared. The space on the left hand side that you're getting to next week; once that space is cleared/organized there would be room for a rolling cart to give her some storage underneath and a work surface on top for her baking. She could even store her baking supplies in the cart. I'm glad you're back for the kitchen, hope to see you help in the bathroom as well, a complete apartment reset for her. She's such a sweet person and wonderful personality, she deserves a great space to live in.
Put the “ party stuff” in a clear bin with snap lid or a plastic bin drawer by or under the liquor cart so there is a party area. I like drawers because they’re easier to throw stuff into. Great job ladies, you inspire me!
Dani, have you ever tried refrigerator pickles? They might scratch the homemade pickle itch but in small batches that don't require canning or storing.
Yes! I was just about to comment this! Would look so cool to have a uniform look on the ledge. And keep the big jars for ingredients she uses more of like rice and baking stuff, and the small jars for ingredients she uses less often.
Great idea. And you can get plastic lids that fit the jars, if you don't want to be bothered with the ring and seal. We use those same jars for leftovers in the fridge, too. Alternatively, Dani can have a party with all that booze, served in her Starbucks mugs and ball jars. 🤣
So glad that you ladies have finally tackled Dani's kitchen. How did she ever make her coffee cake in there? Having a knowledgeable guide to guide her has certainly helped her; one can see her decluttering muscles grow as the series has progressed. Like her I have so many projects that I "thought" I'd get to but never have. Now I'm being ruthless! Yesterday most of my needlework booklets of directions went. Maybe next should be my canning jars of all sizes? Blessings to you both from central Georgia USA.
If she’s allowed to drill the walls, the wall space above the ledge would be great for a few long shelves with jars for baking ingredients, spices, etc. I am obsessed with this series. Well done to both of you. What a great team. I do this for a living as well, and chemistry with clients is very important.
Ooooo that was soooooooo satisfying! If you are able to fix to the wall could you do shallow shelves over the cupboard opposite the shoe cabinet to display the Starbucks cups, so that they are properly on display and she can enjoy looking at them rather than being bunched up on the fridge where you can’t really see them?
I admit I might have missed something but since there’s room now in the clothesroom, wouldn’t it make more senseto put theshoes there(the ledge) anduse thatcloset for kitchen stuff 🤔
I think it's the Korean way of living. You don't wear shoes indoors and so would never store them further indoors. They are usually stored right by the entrance. I live in the US and our family always kept our shoes either in the garage or in the foyer closet.
Me too ... I also love decluttering. I learned from you that patience is very important.. decluttering is a process ... We can't force others to declutter more things
You are making good progress. A big part of decluttering is changing the habits that cause you to accumulate so much. I am sure you are already experiencing this and working on changing your purchasing habits. Best wishes to you on your new decluttered future.
this series brings me endless joy❤ also you and dani’s growing friendship and banter is hilarious 😂 love the dynamic you guys got going on!! cant wait for part 2🎉
She is sooooo good at what she does.😊Asking her questions and having her think about it is going to do more good than anything because it will get just like that all over again.
Everyone loves the Dani series. She's so realistic and fun. And her smile is lovely. Such great progress. Could you persuade her to go to Ikea (or whatever you have) and buy some proper storage cupboards for the back wall of the kitchen? It's always going to look a mess with all the different colours, heights, styles of shelves and stuff. A wall of simple white doors would make it look so much bigger and house everything she needs including foodstuffs. You have worked wonders on this flat between you. I take it this is a top floor flat? What is the ledge for that runs round the whole place? That makes things really awkward in places. But I guess it's structural or it would not be there. When she said everything melts in her home during summer I wilted. I hate being too hot and top floors of anything are always too hot for me.
putting things into sorted bags is such a handy trick when cleaning. it might stress you out seeing a lot of bags, but reducing the visual clutter as you clean helps SO SO much with seeing your actual progress when cleaning.
So happy this process is started! I love the method and seeing it applied. You’re so good at directing and adapting to your client, April. It’s crazy how much has been done just by that clutter and corralling things together that will ultimately go together. The feeling of accomplishment is really validating. Also, I found myself shouting poop bags during the whole drawers sequence!
$150 is decent money pay bills with that. Hopefully Dani is on a shopping freeze as that will help with space making. Also, I love her fur babies making cameos and being little Diva's cute.
Dani likes to cook. I cannot imagine how she ever did with no counter space. I have to have a place for everything or I can’t function. I do agree with others to try on all the shoes you kept, get rid of the uncomfortable ones and move shoes to the closet room. Then that very nice cabinet will be useable in the kitchen.
Shoes should definitely be in the bedroom. Also, the vases and other glassware needs to be downsized. Great work so far. I think the key is to not buy anything new until all the items are used up ie, spices, lint rollers, dog treats, coffee etc.
I agree with others who are suggesting that the extra shoes being moved into the closet room. I have a similar amount of shoes and I keep my whole collection in my closet. I have a small bench by the door that holds just my 3-4 current shoes in rotation. Since Dani seems to be passionate about cooking and making things, more kitchen storage would be super handy!
Dani continues to impress me. Making those quick decisions can be difficult, but she's doing it without a problem. 👏👏👏 Question👉 What are the ledges for??? I never saw anything like that until I saw Dani's place.
I know we are not there yet but the question “How many do you realistically need?” will help reduce inventory-lighters, socks, lint rollers, scissors, vases, cups, etc. Dani is only one person. Can’t possibly use it all.
I lived in a mobile home for 45 years. I had to learn big space wasn't an option. When you're in a small space one of the things I learned is you have to go up and not out. There's no floor space for that. The other thing I learned is that multi use stackable storage containers that you can see thru become a best friend, especially if you are storing kitchen items that aren't used as much but still needed seasonally like for canning, holidays, etc...stack them up and still where they can be visual. The biggest thing to do in the kitchen, bathroom, closets, etc, I think is LABELING. you can find nice labels on Amazon, etc...and boy, does it help ya later.
I can feel for this person, I know the filling up the space process. The realization that if you don’t drink…don’t keep alcohol, if you don’t get to projects give yourself permission to donate sell and throw out . Clutter can be armor to keep yourself buffered from feeling good about your home . Best wishes and great job ❤
When i found your first video i said this is my channel! And it needs saying again! This is my CHANNEL! I was thinking "I wish I had an April", but i got her. I'm learning so much! Dani is a rock star! i said in the last video that Dani was lighter in her energy and i see it even more. Dani you are glowing! I look forward to seeing your next video. Such and inspiration and motivation for me.
Great job!!! We decluttered our huge travel Starbucks mug collection and now I have approximately 6 of my favorites that I use all the time and enjoy every day. Thanks for inspiring me!!! I can’t wait for the next kitchen video. Big hugs to you both. 😊
It is frightening how quickly clutter builds up, but I have noticed that after doing the first declutter, I am very careful about what I buy now. In the past, it was do I want it and can I afford it? Now, it’s have I got space for it, do I really need it and will it require a lot of cleaning/maintenance? I really enjoyed watching you both declutter. Both of you work well together, so you managed to get a lot done. I’ve picked up a few tips for my next decluttering session. Thanks.
I watch Dani’s videos to motivate myself as I help someone declutter a hoarder house. Thanks! I really enjoys your Dani’s videos but hope to also see Tracy again soon
this is excellent…love the slow format! I am subscribing. One thought I had whilst watching this: minimal Mom talks about „Fantasy me“, which refers to the person you dream you are…the person who does canning, and sewing, and yoga, and plants their own garden, when really….it never happens. But you keep the stuff, because the stuff makes the fantasy stick around. Let go of fantasy me, and free yourself up for the life you really are living. Much better to free up space for what you regularly do and love…like in this case, baking.
First time watching any of your videos. Dani is awesome, seems like someone who’d I’d love to have as a friend - she’s real, she’s honest, can see the funny side of things. You got this Dani 💪🏼💪🏼 I know how it can be so overwhelming, I have been where you are atm, and now l have a 3 year old and the clutter and excess stuff is coming back, I’m doing my best to keep on top of it as she grows and outgrows clothes and toys.
I’d have a ball helping yall declutter and organize this space. I’m hoping yall end up using more vertical space, perhaps with shelves or tall cabinet.
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Question. Why have her keep the shoes in the kitchen??? She should put them in another room so she has more room in the kitchen area!!
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Maybe you need a “project cupboard”….. so you can put whatever you want in there….. but when the cupboard it full and you want to add something you either have to do a project to free up space, or get rid of an old craft to make space.
Great idea, I may try it myself
I feel like so many projects are not realistic, as in they don't usually get done.❤😊 I used to keep project stuff, and less than 25% got done. Now if I have a project, there is a time line from 1 week, up to 30 days for larger ones. If not done by then, I donate it. ❤😊😊😊❤
Exactly! That’s what I started ….when I put the projects together like that I realized NO NEW PROJECTS 😅😂
The day I let go of my projects, I felt so much lighter. It allowed me to pursue my favorite interests and they were not those projects taunting me to start or finish.
Omg I’m doing this lol
The hardest part of keeping my flat tidy - and therefore easier to clean - is not the 'big stuff' but the small, homeless things.
My desk is sanctuary for the homeless 😂
@@sunshinenday3439 Oh boy, tell me about it! My bureau looks as though The Borrowers have held a rave!
The home owner is so sweet. The woman helping is also good as she doesn't force people to let go of things.
I was hoping to see the kitchen shoe closet actually become a pantry. Feels right to have food and cooking things in the kitchen, and keep shoes and clothes in the other room.
Yes. Like with like.
This.
I’d say the main reason is because you don’t wears shoes in Asian homes. I understand Dani is North American, but this house is Korean, that cupboard is designed to have shoes by the front door and I would guess the cupboard came with the home (lived in China for many years, this was a standard feature everywhere I lived). The front of the house is where you put shoes on and take them off, right at the front door, If the cupboard where in the bedroom, you’d drag dirt through the house. My husband and I both grew up in a “shoes on house”, but after living in a hot climates, then moving to Asia for years, then Germany for 8 years (Germans don’t wear shoes in the house either, they have house slippers at the front door), my husband and I have a shoes off house.
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I agree! Shoes with all the dirt on the soles should be stored far away from food
TOP TIP FOR SORTING SHOES 🎉
When you get down to the pile you are definitely keeping….. TRY THEM ON AND WALK AROUND…..
It’s surprising how our feet change and based on shoes we have been wearing recently what once felt comfortable no longer does. Guaranteed you will let go of a lot more based on true comfort over just liking how they look or remembering them feeling good. ❤
Great job …. You have both worked so hard and really work well together 😊😊
Agreed! I will also try to wear a different pair each day for the next two weeks to see if I want to keep them…..sometimes I can’t even make it out my door, so,No!
Yes I did this recently and donated quite a few pairs. Why was I keeping uncomfortable shoes??!!😂
I force myself to wear them for like 30 mins around the house..that usually makes the decision firm!
Remember, donations mean a lot to many people in our world!
This is a fantastic idea!
The lady helping Dani de-clutter is wonderful. She's treating her with respect and valuing Dani's objects as she does. I hope Dani can further explore the reasons for her clutter if she so chooses.
1st time I have seen the organizer be so respectful and kind with the persons’ items. She kept asking her nicely and let her decide and even Dany would answer herself on letting go of the item without any pressure
There are so many fiddly little bits and bobs in a kitchen: so many little decisions. It can be draining. Your help in this is immeasurable.
The way Dani says "Help?" is so relatable. I felt that. I'm watching to get tips on purging my spaces of unnecessary items.
Same. It's hard.
First time watching this channel and I just wanna say I really appreciate April’s tone and how kind and respectful she comes off. It’s really wholesome and I enjoyed watching them organize together. ❤️
Me too!
Yes! Every video of April, I think "please let me learn to talk like her next time I'm helping someone"!
@@magpie3571we can learn a lot from each other 😂❤ I’m terrible at keeping stuff that I just don’t need or use xxxx
Same
She seems super nice! So it’s hard to say this… but this isn’t maximalism. Maximalism is *highly aesthetic* and intentionally curated, colorful and purposeful. Maximalism is not the same as clutter. This is either general disorganization or low grade hoarding (and I say this as a recovered mini hoarder myself)…. She has such cute clothing style though! I hope she gets the house that matches it.
Thank you, came to say the same! Maximalism is an intentional design aesthetic. This is clutter and mess verging in hoarding. It's ok to call it what it is and no reason to be embarassed. It won't help this person stay tidy to imply this is maximalism.
She described the PERSON as a maximalist, not the space.
Since when did everyone start using the word "aesthetic" incorrectly it's driving me crazy???? It can be "highly aesthetically inclined" or something can be "aesthetically pleasing" or "this aesthetic is not for me" but something can't just be "aesthetic"
Agreed
@@kilaa3417it can just ‘be aesthetic’. It’s slang/shortened for ‘aesthetically pleasing’.
Hi Dani! Would you consider putting the dog crate on the window wall between the couch and tv? It would tuck it away and make a cozy spot for your doggie.
& you could put a plank/board/faux table top on it & have an end table… possibly
Good idea!!
Dani is doing a great job. I would have such anxiety having so much stuff in the kitchen.
I get so happy when a Dani video pops up. Consider cleaning off the front of the fridge, I think it adds to the feeling of chaos.
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I agree. Makes it feel more cluttered.
Definitely!!!
I get the appeal of the word magnets... but I think keeping them in an envelope, in a drawer, would appear less cluttered, or put them on the side of the fridge next to the alcohol cart, so they aren't so obvious. So much of clutter is a visual thing, too.
I was constantly riveted to the fridge wanting to remove all the visual clutter
Dani, thank you for being vulnerable with us and showing us your struggles. I sensed that this process in the kitchen was challenging for you. Keep listening to yourself in case the process ever gets to be too much.
I’m also so glad for you with how excited you were to find the floor, combine your shoes, and have back a countertop! By the end, you were really enjoying the process!
Dani is really getting the hang of it now. You go, girl!
the corgi's tail wiggling is the cutest thing ❤
OMG! That is the cutest supervisor 🐕. He's making sure you guys are doing your job. 🤣
Whoooo been waiting for the kitchen declutter since the second I saw the kitchen in the video😍
That makes two of us!!! All my nagging about it finally got us a ticket to declutter it 🤣🥰😜
You both work so well together
Ohh I feel so ion the spot😂😂
The lint rollers need to go into the drawer in the shoe closet.🙂
That would be much better than keeping masks that go on your face...among the shoes 🤢
No way she had to many, they would never fit in it
Socks!
thought the same thing!
She likely had so many as she didn't know where they all were. If she gives herself time to use them out, she could get them to fit in there and limit herself in quantity.
This series was the catalyst for my own home declutter!! Thank you so much!☺
Love it! Hope you’re feeling lighter in your home 💛
@@SpaceMakerMethod I've never felt better! 🥰
I put the Liquid Gold under the sink where it goes….its been sitting in the pile of stuff on the kitchen island for months. It’s a start. Hoarders used to motivate me BUT now I watch and say, “oh my house isn’t THAT bad”….yet.
Dani is the best friend we all wish we had, the teacher we all wish we had, and declutterer extraordinaire!!!
Shoes..... I also live in a country where shoes are NOT worn in the house. I store my shoes in with my clothing (tiny wardrobe) and keep only my 2 daily wear pairs at the door.
When I am setting out my clothes for my work day I decide which shoes to wear at the same time (professional office). When I come home at the end of my work day I put my professional clothes & shoes away. This aids in keeping my entry clear. It does mean i give my shoes a quick wipe before putting them away.
When I went back to work after having my child I moved all my "corporate high heels" into my office at work.
I realized there was no way I was doing the daycare run in heels so I wore my flats out the door and switched into my heels at my desk.
Side bonus was being able switch shoes at lunch when I needed to run errands.
@@ckee8437 Wonderful!! I used to have my professional shoes at the office but I now split my time between 2 different companies an hour apart from each other (different communities completely) ...m
Im glad Dani found you April. It seems like she might have been paralyzed to go through item by item. She really doesn't know what she already owns. She definitely is not using what she already owns, and you are helping her realize that have several years supply of things or duplicates (some of which can't be used) is not beneficial in her life. Gathering things together should help her realize that she doesn't need more of items. In fact, she is definitely realizing how much money she is wasting on duplicates. If only we could clone you April. So many people need your services. Dani, you are making great progress. Keep it up!
I'm agreeing with others. Shoes, to me, belong in the wardrobe room. Shoe storage in the kitchen skeeves me out, just like that worm thing did to April lol. And it would free up that space in the kitchen for food/appliances/odds and ends, aka kitchen stuff, storage.
Love this series! It inspires me every time! Thank you Dani, for being so open and vulnerable. It's very brave.
agree... there's a bunch of tiny creepy crawlers that get caught in them outside and then end up taking a walk in your apartment... apart from bunch of bacteria and dirt. You wouldn't want that anywhere near the counter.
For me, shoes belong next to the entrance, ideally, you would have there only seasonal shoes or shoes you wear in day-to-day life, and it depends on what kind of space you have. My parents have a closet for shoes in the entrance, I have my non-seasonal shoes in my bedroom closet only because I don't have a closet in the entrance.
And Dani's space looks like she can't move the shoe closet so she has to work with the space she has.
Dani did mention her brother-in-law gave her the shoe cupboard. So it must have been free standing then.
@@SunflowerFromDeathAgree, my shoe cabinet is right at the front door.
@@mika72.-Bois in comments Dani actually answered and said that the shoe cupboard is built in
Just put shoes in her closet room so that the whole cabinet is free for her pantry items.
I think, if in South Korea shoes are suppose to be near gate, so it should be kept in a console or small cabinet outside.
It’s weird near your kitchen your shoes are there.And a lot of space could be allotted to her kitchen items which are scattered everywhere on the counter.
Furthermore I think her plants in the living room should be behind her window not in the whole living room. Since it will give more space to her.
But, April is doing her best to give her new space. ❤️❤️
Thats what I thought 😊 Everything related with clothing in her new walking closet.
Yes, I agree!!❤
Yes!
Def move shoe cabinet to closet room or her BR! Once u guys have gone thru the rest of the kitchen decluttering u will know what n how much space she needs for storing. Maybe then replacing of some of the existing shelving w more efficient storage that has closed doors or drawers? Or at least u inform looking shelving to improve overall look of the kitchen? Love this series so much ladies!!!❤❤
Yes! That's what I came here to say too!
Always feel so happy when a person wants to free themselves, whether it's a toxic relationship, or crap/stuff, or extra weight, or unhealthy habits... all the best to the heroine! 🙌🏽
Declutterring the front of the fridge will go a long way to adding visual calm to Dani’s kitchen.
Agree!
My dad is like that, wants something in every inch of something. His walls too. It makes me feel claustrophobic.
I am enjoying this séries. IT is so real, because, as we live our lives, we collect things. We're not wrong, it just happens. This séries demonstrates how one can declutter realistically.😊
Can't wait to see the next one! For anyone that doesn't know, honey is one food that never ever goes bad. It may start to crystalize but, all you have to do is set the jar in some warm water to liquefy it again. Never throw out honey, it is so good for you.
A tablespoon of honey will sustain a person for 24 hours. One of God's greatest gifts. Heals burns quickly.
Cats love feet and shoes because of the strong scent! Lucy was excited to rub the scent from Dani's shoes on to her own body, mixing it with her own (cat have scent glands on their whisker areas)- it's an act of love/ bonding!
The shoe situation inspired me to get up & rearrange mine by seasons 🎉 Then the bathroom counter needed a spritz & wipe when I was washing my hands. 😂 Dani is contagious! ❤❤❤
That's what I've been doing recently. Watching April and Dani decluttering gave me a motivation boost to declutter and clean the house myself, too.
Speaking of cleaning the bathroom: I always wonder where's Dani's bathroom? Or does she have a shared/communal one? Sorry I'm not familiar with the living/housing situation in South Korea (? - I think it is where Dani lives. If I'm wrong please feel free to correct me on that).
Also: Non-native speaker here. So please be kind - if any words are used incorrectly it's not intentional. I hope I phrased the thing with the shared bathroom correctly (not sure on that).
@@1787audrey Another way of saying “shared” would be “communal” and you’re doing very well expressing yourself 👏🏻
I’m so invested in this series now. Love it when you post a longer video. Can’t wait for the next week!!!❤
Keep a list of "projects" on your phone and schedule them like medical appointments. If you keep putting them off, that's a sign that you are not committed to completing them and you should just declutter the materials. New drinking game: Take a swig whenever Dani says, "I was gonna..."
😂😂😂😂😂.... good points!
Dani is getting brighter and brighter through this process. Great work girls!!!!
Coffee and April decluttering on a Sunday morning. Love this. I love the transformation of this home so far and was waitingbfoe this kitchen declutter!!!
Ditto - and it's usually a good long video. I love watching Dani (and April) and the progress is amazing. Looking forward to episodes 2 and 3 of the kitchen.
That kitchen is matching the calm energy of the living room area ❤. Can’t wait to see the final result. Good work Dani!
Her dog, Ricky is so adorable! I would want to carry and pet him all day 🤣🤣 So cute
Dani is doing a great job decluttering. April you are doing awesome helping Dani declutter.
i love decluttering chanels. I also watch Clutterbug and Dani is definitely a Butterfly! I like things hidden away so i do not see the clutter chaos. But Butterflies need to see their stuff so that they remember they have it, and then they can use it. I would go crazy... Thats why, when you help reorganize someone elses stuff, you need to do it based on their use of their space. This is somethig I learned through the years: there are many different ways to organize, and it depends on your personality and your way of using your space. Clutter makes me so anxious. I recently decluttered my whole top floor including my kitchen and living room because I was redoing my kitchen. I ended up giving everything away except a couple of furniture pieces, and i started fresh. I maintain it by doing a reset of my kitchen every evening, as well as a reset of my living room. This way, it will not get cluttered again, and when we get up in the morning the rooms are clear and clean. We have been able to maintain this and i am much calmer.
What is meant by "doing a RESET of the kitchen or living room each evening?" CAN SOMEONE EXPLAIN PLEASE? IT SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING I NEED TO DO! 😇🤩
@@paulawloe7743 what i mean by reset is that before sitting down for the evening, my kitchen is picked up, dishes put in the dishwasher , salt and pepper put away, the counters are cleared and everything is put back in its place. The sinks are clear or any dishes, and washed. Towels hung where they belong. My kitchen is ''reset''. That way i don't feel guilty if i am sitting down in my living room watching tv lol! Then when i am ready for bed, i pick up anything that is out of place in the living room(any cups or glasses are put in the dishwasher), i replace the cushions and throw blankets on the sofa and chairs, put away the laptops, and voila! My living room is ''reset''. Then I start my dishwasher for the night. In the morning the dishwasher is emptied so that it is ready for dirty dishes during the day. If you do this everyday, you home will never be cluttered.
@@celinescrappassion2184 ahh great routine 😍
Dani is doing such a great job. I love the questions that you ask in follow up. "How will you hold yourself accountable?" I felt that one!
😂 April and Lucy crack me up. 🐈 Looking forward to Kitchen declutter part 2. I agree with everyone else. Put the shoes with clothes and use the pantry for canned and bottled goods.
I would invest in a large cupboard ( or two)with doors, to put on the fridge wall, instead of having all the little storage. It would make the kitchen look less cluttered. What progress! I'm enjoying the process.
The shoe cabinet - use one of the drawers for lint rollers. It looks so much better with the floor cleared. The space on the left hand side that you're getting to next week; once that space is cleared/organized there would be room for a rolling cart to give her some storage underneath and a work surface on top for her baking. She could even store her baking supplies in the cart.
I'm glad you're back for the kitchen, hope to see you help in the bathroom as well, a complete apartment reset for her. She's such a sweet person and wonderful personality, she deserves a great space to live in.
Ricky is just adorable! What a great job on the kitchen!
Put the “ party stuff” in a clear bin with snap lid or a plastic bin drawer by or under the liquor cart so there is a party area. I like drawers because they’re easier to throw stuff into. Great job ladies, you inspire me!
Dani, have you ever tried refrigerator pickles? They might scratch the homemade pickle itch but in small batches that don't require canning or storing.
Taking everything off the front and side of the fridge will make a HUGE difference in visual clutter. It will make the room look bigger! :)
Agree!
I like everything to be aesthetically pleasing. So definitely clear the front of the fridge.
You can always decant things into the Ball jars. Then they would all match and they’re stackable. Dani, you are doing an amazing job.
Yes and put on ledge behind sink all matching. Would lower the visual overwhelm by being identical containers..coffee, rice, yeast, etc.
Yes! I was just about to comment this! Would look so cool to have a uniform look on the ledge. And keep the big jars for ingredients she uses more of like rice and baking stuff, and the small jars for ingredients she uses less often.
Great idea. And you can get plastic lids that fit the jars, if you don't want to be bothered with the ring and seal. We use those same jars for leftovers in the fridge, too.
Alternatively, Dani can have a party with all that booze, served in her Starbucks mugs and ball jars.
🤣
So glad that you ladies have finally tackled Dani's kitchen. How did she ever make her coffee cake in there? Having a knowledgeable guide to guide her has certainly helped her; one can see her decluttering muscles grow as the series has progressed. Like her I have so many projects that I "thought" I'd get to but never have. Now I'm being ruthless! Yesterday most of my needlework booklets of directions went. Maybe next should be my canning jars of all sizes?
Blessings to you both from central Georgia USA.
Dani loves starbucks and this is definitely a collection that deserves a visible pretty display shelf
If she’s allowed to drill the walls, the wall space above the ledge would be great for a few long shelves with jars for baking ingredients, spices, etc.
I am obsessed with this series. Well done to both of you. What a great team.
I do this for a living as well, and chemistry with clients is very important.
She could even put a book shelf there
We’re de cluttering the kitchen today! Where should we start? Shoes! 😂
😆 🤣 😂
…and poop bags 🤣❣️
So funny!
😆😆😆
Whenever I see a Dani video I get so excited! She is truly inspiring human being.
Ooooo that was soooooooo satisfying!
If you are able to fix to the wall could you do shallow shelves over the cupboard opposite the shoe cabinet to display the Starbucks cups, so that they are properly on display and she can enjoy looking at them rather than being bunched up on the fridge where you can’t really see them?
For the whale butter dish she could still put the butter in it but in the fridge that way she can use it year round.
I am so excited you started on the kitchen. It was overwhelming me, I wanted to come over and help. GREAT WORK DANI!
I admit I might have missed something but since there’s room now in the clothesroom, wouldn’t it make more senseto put theshoes there(the ledge) anduse thatcloset for kitchen stuff 🤔
I think it's the Korean way of living. You don't wear shoes indoors and so would never store them further indoors. They are usually stored right by the entrance. I live in the US and our family always kept our shoes either in the garage or in the foyer closet.
YAY! The way I ran to you when I saw the upload 😂 hi hi!
😝 love it! Hope you enjoy it, it’s a long one. Can’t wait to share the final results with you soon!!!
@@SpaceMakerMethod oh, time flies by when you're having fun! Love the long-term content, April 🥳
Me too ... I also love decluttering. I learned from you that patience is very important.. decluttering is a process ... We can't force others to declutter more things
Yeesss!!
You did awesome Danni! It is not easy getting rid of things and you handled that like you meant business!
Thank you! 😊
You are making good progress. A big part of decluttering is changing the habits that cause you to accumulate so much. I am sure you are already experiencing this and working on changing your purchasing habits. Best wishes to you on your new decluttered future.
You have to love the Starbucks marketing machine that can make you think you must have every New Years cup. But, all-in-all, you're doing great, Dani!
this series brings me endless joy❤ also you and dani’s growing friendship and banter is hilarious 😂 love the dynamic you guys got going on!! cant wait for part 2🎉
She is sooooo good at what she does.😊Asking her questions and having her think about it is going to do more good than anything because it will get just like that all over again.
i love how you are so gentle and calm and respectful
Everyone loves the Dani series. She's so realistic and fun. And her smile is lovely. Such great progress. Could you persuade her to go to Ikea (or whatever you have) and buy some proper storage cupboards for the back wall of the kitchen? It's always going to look a mess with all the different colours, heights, styles of shelves and stuff. A wall of simple white doors would make it look so much bigger and house everything she needs including foodstuffs.
You have worked wonders on this flat between you. I take it this is a top floor flat? What is the ledge for that runs round the whole place? That makes things really awkward in places. But I guess it's structural or it would not be there. When she said everything melts in her home during summer I wilted. I hate being too hot and top floors of anything are always too hot for me.
First time on this channel and I just adore this homeowner! She's so relatable and fun. Thanks to the organizer for the respect you showed.
I would start reconsidering how many backups to buy of everything. Makes a difference in a smaller space. Nice progress!
putting things into sorted bags is such a handy trick when cleaning. it might stress you out seeing a lot of bags, but reducing the visual clutter as you clean helps SO SO much with seeing your actual progress when cleaning.
I think that you can put a shelf on the left counter to make space. Tumblers can be storaged in wine racks too!
Move over Dani, we have a new star in the house! ❤Ricki❤ the camera loves you girl!!
So happy this process is started! I love the method and seeing it applied. You’re so good at directing and adapting to your client, April. It’s crazy how much has been done just by that clutter and corralling things together that will ultimately go together. The feeling of accomplishment is really validating.
Also, I found myself shouting poop bags during the whole drawers sequence!
I agree! April is very good at directing and adapting to her client. Well said 😊
$150 is decent money pay bills with that. Hopefully Dani is on a shopping freeze as that will help with space making. Also, I love her fur babies making cameos and being little Diva's cute.
I'm loving the Dani and Tracy series so much ❤❤
Any lady who can part with her shoes is a hero in my book. Well done.
Love this series.
Thank you 😜😜
Yippppppeeeeee!!! A Dani video! Been waiting for the kitchen do over! Great progress ladies!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Just opening up the front door area changes how the space feels.
IT DOES!!!
This was done so gently and without pressure and overwhelm. Both ladies so sweet and genuine. Great job! Careful .. you're inspiring me! 🙂
Dani likes to cook. I cannot imagine how she ever did with no counter space. I have to have a place for everything or I can’t function. I do agree with others to try on all the shoes you kept, get rid of the uncomfortable ones and move shoes to the closet room. Then that very nice cabinet will be useable in the kitchen.
Shoes should definitely be in the bedroom. Also, the vases and other glassware needs to be downsized. Great work so far. I think the key is to not buy anything new until all the items are used up ie, spices, lint rollers, dog treats, coffee etc.
Who in the world keeps shoes in the bedroom?? That is disgusting and unhygienic. Shoes sit in the entrance hallway or porch in a shoe cabinet. Ugh
You have made a HUGE progess! It's unbelievable! 🎉🎉🎉 Good luck with the next kitchen decluttering part!
I agree with others who are suggesting that the extra shoes being moved into the closet room. I have a similar amount of shoes and I keep my whole collection in my closet. I have a small bench by the door that holds just my 3-4 current shoes in rotation. Since Dani seems to be passionate about cooking and making things, more kitchen storage would be super handy!
Dani continues to impress me. Making those quick decisions can be difficult, but she's doing it without a problem. 👏👏👏 Question👉 What are the ledges for??? I never saw anything like that until I saw Dani's place.
It's a rooftop apartment. There were so many silly design choices when they built it. 😂😂😂
@@daniphillips Thanks Dani! Keep up the great work!😊
I know we are not there yet but the question “How many do you realistically need?” will help reduce inventory-lighters, socks, lint rollers, scissors, vases, cups, etc.
Dani is only one person. Can’t possibly use it all.
I lived in a mobile home for 45 years. I had to learn big space wasn't an option.
When you're in a small space one of the things I learned is you have to go up and not out. There's no floor space for that. The other thing I learned is that multi use stackable storage containers that you can see thru become a best friend, especially if you are storing kitchen items that aren't used as much but still needed seasonally like for canning, holidays, etc...stack them up and still where they can be visual.
The biggest thing to do in the kitchen, bathroom, closets, etc, I think is LABELING.
you can find nice labels on Amazon, etc...and boy, does it help ya later.
You may want to take off all the magnets on the fridge. I did this to mine and feel so much better when I come into my kitchen.
I really love the owner when she asks for help.
I can feel for this person, I know the filling up the space process. The realization that if you don’t drink…don’t keep alcohol, if you don’t get to projects give yourself permission to donate sell and throw out . Clutter can be armor to keep yourself buffered from feeling good about your home . Best wishes and great job ❤
I’d put Lint rollers in drawer in cab with shoes
When i found your first video i said this is my channel! And it needs saying again! This is my CHANNEL! I was thinking "I wish I had an April", but i got her. I'm learning so much! Dani is a rock star! i said in the last video that Dani was lighter in her energy and i see it even more. Dani you are glowing! I look forward to seeing your next video. Such and inspiration and motivation for me.
Great job!!! We decluttered our huge travel Starbucks mug collection and now I have approximately 6 of my favorites that I use all the time and enjoy every day. Thanks for inspiring me!!! I can’t wait for the next kitchen video. Big hugs to you both. 😊
You can keep the extra bowl for your red kitchenaid. Great to have an extra bowl for Christmas baking. Take the 110 to a US military base to donate.
That is a brilliant idea!! I will keep that in mind!
I’ll make a frosting in one and refrigerate it while I make cakes
It is frightening how quickly clutter builds up, but I have noticed that after doing the first declutter, I am very careful about what I buy now. In the past, it was do I want it and can I afford it? Now, it’s have I got space for it, do I really need it and will it require a lot of cleaning/maintenance?
I really enjoyed watching you both declutter. Both of you work well together, so you managed to get a lot done. I’ve picked up a few tips for my next decluttering session. Thanks.
Kids love those caterpillar fidget toys. This lady knows her students well!!
I watch Dani’s videos to motivate myself as I help someone declutter a hoarder house. Thanks!
I really enjoys your Dani’s videos but hope to also see Tracy again soon
Yay 🎉Space Maker Method! 🎉With Dani!!Thank you both in advance. I'll make a cuppa, watch and no doubt be inspired.
this is excellent…love the slow format! I am subscribing. One thought I had whilst watching this: minimal Mom talks about „Fantasy me“, which refers to the person you dream you are…the person who does canning, and sewing, and yoga, and plants their own garden, when really….it never happens. But you keep the stuff, because the stuff makes the fantasy stick around. Let go of fantasy me, and free yourself up for the life you really are living. Much better to free up space for what you regularly do and love…like in this case, baking.
I just love you two! Dani is so cute and I love how she is open to suggestions and honest about her thought process. Inspiration 💕
First time watching any of your videos. Dani is awesome, seems like someone who’d I’d love to have as a friend - she’s real, she’s honest, can see the funny side of things.
You got this Dani 💪🏼💪🏼 I know how it can be so overwhelming, I have been where you are atm, and now l have a 3 year old and the clutter and excess stuff is coming back, I’m doing my best to keep on top of it as she grows and outgrows clothes and toys.
I’d have a ball helping yall declutter and organize this space. I’m hoping yall end up using more vertical space, perhaps with shelves or tall cabinet.