CLUTTER, CHAOS & CLEANING: Finding solutions for my messy home
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I always tell myself that “future me” will thank “past me” for taking the extra few seconds to put things back where they belong. It makes a huge difference in keeping my house tidy.
Great mindset 👍
Sounds like you watch “But First, Coffee”!
I don’t have a trash can in my living room, but I do have a trash can in my office! If your desk is in your living room, I would totally put a little trash can right by your desk :)
I love all the little systems you created! I hope they help you out.
What really helps me keep my home tidy is getting into the habit of immediately putting everything back where it belongs and giving things a home. When I get home from going out, I’ll immediately hang my purse and keys back up, put away any purchased items in their new home, recycle paper ads and put away receipts and mail in their designated spaces, etc. When I take off clothes and shoes, I immediately put them back in the closet or shoe rack or hamper. When I come home from a trip, I immediately unpack and do laundry. I know that having a tidy home helps me feel better and more calm and relaxed at home, so I prioritize that ❤️
so much yes to all of this. i watched a video of a woman who hires someone to unpack her suitcase and do laundry when she gets back from traveling cuz she hates doing it and stalls on it every time so i love that there are many ways to the same destination! xo
Hi Melissa!!
@@TheCarlaProject Oh I love that! Outsource what works for you! ❤️ Yessss
@@SpaceMakerMethod Hi April! ❤️😍
Goals!
I found a way recently to solve procrastination. I write on my to do list both, the task that I want to do, and second how I will feel when the task is done. Example: Renovate bathroom, feel light hearted, proud of myself, Spa, relaxed, cherish myself, self worth. 💙💚💛🧡 Carla, I love your videos, when you show your city, or visit a friend, or renovate and I really like when you tell your thoughts. You are a wounderful person. Thank you for inspiring me 😘💞
what a brilliant strategy oh my gosh thanks for sharing this!! i am so going to add this to my running to do list. seriously so smart!! great having you here ❤️❤️❤️
I so appreciate the transparency, I feel like I’m always “deep cleaning” because I don’t maintain day to day.
Same here. I get it tidy and maybe can upkeep for 5 days but then I miss a few things and before you know it the apartment is back to this state. Work in progress though... it is all good!❤️
@@TheCarlaProject I think it would work better for the dog walking items to have it hanging on the door in the pocket style shoe organizers.
I have a row of hooks hanging in my bathroom for in-between clothes similar to the hooks you hung at your door. It works for me.
I have hooks inside my wardrobe door
surprised at all the in between clothes glad i am not alone!!
@@TheCarlaProject I also recommend hanging the in-between clothes instead of having a basket for them. I used to have a basket and I just kept throwing things in it and they got all wrinkly and shabby. Now that I hang in-between clothes I can see what I have there and can more easily use them again. And not end-up in a situation where I have three white t-shirts in the basket when I could have worn one of them and moved it to the laundry bin.
I have hooks on the inside of my closet door for my in between clothes too. I find the hooks easier to see what is "in between" than when I used to pile them on a chair in my bedroom, or the floor.
I hang mine behind my door. 🚪😃
Aaah, finally someone talks about the in-between clothes!! I do that too, I have a wicker basket for this very purpose because I don't want to do unnecessary (for me) laundry, and putting worn clothes with clean ones doesn't make sense to me (and slightly grosses me out). And Carla, I love your videos and your way so much. You really put things in perspective and try to find solutions that will fit your life. You don't do things you're "supposed to do", you tailor them to your actual needs. You're very good at seeing things as they are, not judging, not being harsh on yourself, and very good at finding what will work for you. I love this attitude, so refreshing and motivating. Thank you.
So what do you do with the in-between clothes? Do you just keep wearing them until they’re “laundry ready”? Don’t they get wrinkled and musty in the basket…?
Saw someone put up a small rack of hooks for hanging those in between items. That way they can "air out" while in limbo as well, and the don't wrinkle. Command hooks would probably work great.
@@sundoesshine8583I did this! One wall of my closet is just coat hooks.
For those of us who’ve paired down our wardrobe; only washing when necessary can really prolong the lifespan of our clothing.
@@calisongbird I know this is an old comment, but as someone who grew up doing this (we call it "puolipitoiset" or "half-worn clothes" in my language): you air out the clothes you haven't sweated in, and then you put them back in the wardrobe or in a basket.
When we live in a space and work and do life, and we're busy and are not home or just need to recharge, it happens. She's making it happen and addressing it as it evolves. Very inspiring, ty! ❤
It is not just me! How one woman and a cat with minimised items can turn a clean apartment in to a bomb site is beyond me but I manage it frequently!
made me laugh out loud 😂😂😂 oh gosh same girl same
One person minus cat can do it too 😅 My disaster room is the kitchen. I don't have a dish washer and don't want to wash one item. But miraculously I "find" a dozen items (plate, knife, forks, spoons) in the sink 😢
For the doggy-doo bags - I cut the top & side flaps off the box so it's always open. That way, it's not only easy to access, but also to put the bags & holder away! One less step helps with the ADD so much!
I don't do 'in between' baskets' or any other system lol! If something is clean enough to wear again - I put it away! If it isn't, it goes into the dirty laundry basket! I don't need one more thing to maintain! "In Between" is just another decision I need to make and my ADD doesn't allow that!
Both excellent idea's!
Ok love the cutting of tops of the box yes I’ll do that asap!! Yea it’s weird cuz I don’t want to hang it up like it’s clean but don’t want to put it away in case I wanna wear it again but I get the decision thing being overwhelming. Just tryna find a easy place to put clothes that end up on the floor again and again 😄
@@TheCarlaProject I put an idea already in above. But again: I just put it back in the closet, but inside out. If I cant remember wearing it, I Can wash it. Or usually when the washer is just not full enough, I ceck the closet for clothes I can add to fill it up.
@@jokebetweenthetrees I do that too
@@TheCarlaProject I used to pile my clothes up on a chair in my bedroom if I wore them once. And guess what? Eventually I had nothing to wear and *huge* pile of laundry lol! When I discovered 'decision fatigue' was a 'thing' with ADD, I had to make the choice to eliminate a decision and not feel guilty about it. I also have to repeat, "Don't put it down! Put it away!' because, again with my ADD, I naturally want to put things down and walk away because my mind is already racing ahead of me!
I love how you come up with solutions for yourself!
I have a Trash can by my desk. We have a Recycle bin for plastic, glass and metal containers. Paper has its own bin. I collect it all in one bin inside and separate into two bins outside for garbage day.
We keep a trash can in every room in the house. It helps to keep it from being left laying around.
I wonder why people resist to this so much. To me it was obvious. I was always picking up trash from the rooms that didn't have a bin. I added a bin to every room and now I just get the big trash bag from the kitchen and fill up with all the other bins. No more "I'll take it to the trash later."
I took it a step further, because I really hate taking the trash out. I added a bin in the freezer for stuff that rots. So all the organic trash is in the freezer and gets taken out with all the trash every other week.
I do have a trash can in my living room….but my thing is that I wouldn’t use it for food related waste. Just paper, packaging, tissues and random items. Any food items only go to the kitchen trash. That way there’s never smells or risk of ants in any other room of the house.
I paused the video just to comment quickly that I love to see the growth on your channel. I subscribed when there was less than 10K of us. I’m so happy to see your community grow ✨
awww thank you sweetie for noticing!! i am so happy and everyone in the comments is the best!! xo
Me too. Agree. And what’s crazy is that I think by now Carla should have at least 80k subscribers! She is still a hidden gem somehow. 😊
Something I love to do which helps with micro tidying... if I'm in a room and I'm going to another, I do a quick scan of the room I'm in and think is there anything here that should be in the room I'm going to or passing by. Just picking up a cup for the kitchen or a dry bit of laundry for the bedroom etc makes all the difference. It's a micro win in my day and trust me, some days, I need all the micro wins I can get ;)
ok, this whole 'hiring someone to help me' is a revelation. i might now get some stuff off my to-do list 😊
I saw a video last week of someone hiring someone from task rabbit to cut up their delivery boxes. Made me think if they do that I can get help with literally anything!! :)
@@TheCarlaProject omg. might as well hire myself out and make some $$ :)
For partly worn clothes I drape them over a bamboo ladder. It keeps them off the floor, let’s them air a bit & helps keep wrinkles away.
I used to be that person who would lay things down and around my house all week and then I'd clean all weekend. Now I'm that person that recognizes that it's just as easy to put things where they belong AKA clean as you go. Life with organization systems in place is so GOOD!
you are an inspiration to us yesss thank you for sharing the changes youve made!
Yess I definitely have a garbage can in living room. It’s actually very cute wicker basket. Great video 😁
Yes needs to be acute one like yours love it!!
Good Job! Yes! Create those systems to make things happen (almost) automatically. We keep a trash can in the living area. I work at the kitchen table… I put a little box nearby to collect trash then I empty it at the end of my work session.
✳️ I set some arbitrary rules for myself to “complete the cycle”.
1. Take it out. Use it. Put it back.
2. Put it on. Wear it. Take it off. Put it away. (Re-wear place or dirty laundry.) My in-between clothes get hung back in the closet in a different zone reserved for re-wear.
3. Buy it. Bring it home. Take it out of the packaging. Recycle packaging. Put item in it’s newly assigned home.
4. See trash bit on the floor, pick it up and throw it away. (I use to leave it & think to myself: I need to vacuum.)
5. Wash, dry, fold, put away.
✳️ After following FlyLady’s routines for years - I’ve settled into a routine of decluttering in the zones each month. Just a quick run-through and usually not every month - but most months something goes from all the zones.
Week 1: Living Area downstairs
Week 2: Kitchen
Week 3: Bathrooms & Laundry Closet
Week 4: Bedrooms
Week 5: Living area upstairs, hall closets (crafts & Utility)
Another habit I created - before getting up from my seat - I look for anything to set right or take to another room. It keeps me from leaving dishes or trash around, I say to myself “coffee cup to the kitchen - trash to the bin”.
you got it goin on!! you have it nailed😍 thank you for sharing this for us all love your rules and completion cycles. woo hoo!!
Another great video. Here what I’ve always done. If I’m in my bedroom and I’m going to walk through my living room to get to the kitchen I look around me. What do I have in my bedroom that belongs into either room? I pick up those things and put them in the rooms they belong. I do this for every room I’m in. Its just always been a habit. I also try to touch things once not 3 times. On the worst days I at least will get the items in the room they belong. When it comes to dishes sometimes I just fill the sink with hot soapy water throw dishes in throughout the day then they are easily washed at the end of the day etc. Great idea with the separate bins. 😊
I solved two problems at once. I use my dining table for my office and always have paperwork and items that I need to access. I also needed a stand for my tv. So I bought a used dresser off Craigslist. I use that for my tv stand and keep my paperwork and office stuff in the drawers. That way if I need the table for company I can put everything in the dresser drawers and it’s organized.
The two things that do the most good in our home are:
1. cleaning the kitchen every single night after dinner, no excuses
2. putting things away instead of dropping them randomly
Hi Carla (and Samson). Yeah, an in between basket for clothes absolutely makes sense. Clothes don't have to go to the laundry, just bc they were worn once (when they aren't dirty). 😊
I absolutely hate trash cans. I can have one for my small apt (52 m2, thats roundabout 60 square feet). There goes everything and I seperate/recycle it before it goes into the right bin (bio, plastic and paper, oh and one for unrecyclable items), which I have in my garage.
I need a mental fix for just dropping things wherever. 🙈 I’m so horrible with that! I absolutely understand the clothing rotation, so the in-between basket is brilliant! Love how you’re corralling things!
thanks hun trying to solve these little messy zones to see if it keeps things easily clean 😍 glad you relate!!
I try to tell myself every time I go to lay something down... "Don't put it down, put it away!" It has helped a lot, also as soon as mail comes in, I go through it and throw away any junk and deal with the stuff I need to keep, whether that is filing it, paying it, or at least putting it in a To-Do pile for later.
I always look forward to your videos. You always inspire me to get up and get things done. I have gotten rid of 3 black garbage bags full and donated to my local hospice thrift store. My home feels lighter and more peaceful 💗 thank you for always shining that bright light of yours to inspire and encourage.
Made my day yet again... your lovely comment thank you kryssi!!!😍😭🥰
My living room , dining kitchen are all in the same L shaped room. I have a step on to open small trash receptacle, a basket for recycle in the kitchen area, and a box for recycling under the desk.
I have a trash can in every room. Small, but still. In the livingroom and bedroom it's a nice/pretty little basket. Just a bit bigger than those table waste bins..
Love your videos! ♡ You're one of my youtubers that I never miss a video of! ☆
(And you are soo pretty too! I'm absolutely in love with your tan/skin!! You don't have to put makeup on any part of your face and still look amazing..)
What works very well for me regarding tidying is to put all things that belong to an other room/space in one specific spot. So I don't have to walk for every single little item but can do it later all in one.
Within a room (e.g. the living room or in my case the hallway, bc. all rooms go from there) there is a bowl, where I put all things that don't belong here, until I go ahead and tidy up.
I put all things there through out the day and I even start there collecting all "foreign" things from all the rooms in there when tidying.
I can take it with me while collecting, and I can take it with me for distribution, depending on how much it is.
For example when I'm in the kitchen and find something from the bedroom, I put it aside until I leave the room and then (can) throw it in the collecting bin/bowl if I don't want or have time to deal with it right now.
That way the rooms stay tidy, bc. even the clutter/debris has a temporary home, and I can save time/brainwork by not having to deal with/run for every item right away.
I empty it (mostly/usually) every evening. Love it.
The MinimalMom always says "It has to be as easy to put sth. _away_ than to just put it _down._ 😁
So you could put a trash can and a "collecting basket" in your living room to put all things during the day and empty them in the evening (or when it's full or you have time).. ☆
Your new inbox & outbox could go on a simple/little (wall mounted) shelf. That way you wouldn't have to buy a real piece of furniture, but they still wouldn't have to live on the floor. But that only if it bothers you.. 😄
My office is part of my living room. And, although, I don't need a trash can in LR, I have a small one by my office desk. So useful!
Dont do in between clothing. Just put in in the closet inside out. Then you know it has been worn before. If it takes to long to wear it again, you can always put it in the laundry or check when the washer is not really fully loaded if you can add anything. I think the in between will get stuffed very soon.
i don't have a washer out. it is portable and stored away so i only do laundry twice a month. trying this and see how it goes...main thing is to stop having clothes on the floor that is the goal. xo
I was so excited to find an old video that I haven’t seen, can’t get enough of your channel. I do something similar with clothing that I’ve worn, if it’s obviously dirty it goes into the basket if I intend to wear it again I hang it on hooks in my closet. If it’s dressy clothes I put it on a hanger but hang it separate from unworn clothing. I love your apartment. ❤
hahha thank you for watching the old vids! more coming this weekend❤️
I have some wall hooks that I hang my "in between" clothes . It helped me not just throw my clothes in a pile. You are not alone!
I have a trash can in the living room! One area that always collects clutter is my dining table, I dump everything there when I get in the house. I put a tray at the end where I dump everything to corral the clutter and it's been fairly helpful.
I like the idea of an in between basket, indeed we dont need to launder our clothes if we wore them for a few hours. I now use one of my drawer as and in-between outfits. It looks better than throwing them on the chair.
I have hooks on the back of my door for those "in between" clothes and I love it because it keeps it off the floor!
You're doing real good. I struggle like you do and so does my family so I have my work cut out for me. I procrastinate but I find that I have to switch off my feelings when it comes to getting shizz done. I take breaks and I write a list of the 3 most important things I want to do that day. That way I don't get distracted. I have chronic ADHD so I need routines. I do only the messiest bits and break it down into chunks and take my breaks. Then I reward myself. Time to watch TH-cam, do my art or just sit quietly and have time to myself. It's not easy but it's worth it. Finding solutions like you have that suit you definitely works. And over time I've found that refining my spaces has made it faster to tidy up. I do half an hour in the morning with my husband before he leaves for work and half an hour at night just resetting. I also clean up the space that I'm using. So in the morning, I make my bed, clear my room and open the window. I do a quick spot check of the bathroom after I've used it. I'm real proud of you and your progress and I'm proud of me too. My home isn't perfect but it is better and that's my goal. A little bit everyday and we are seeing the results. And most importantly, the mess isn't messing with my mental health. I get to live in a nice home. We deserve it. I hope my words encourage you. I have learned to encourage myself. No one else notices our work so it's ok to high five yourself when you accomplish something.
This comment helped me. Thanks to writer of it! 🎉
Both my boyfriend and I need in between clothes baskets! This video feels so relatable. Every time you mention a reason why something was messy I completely and immediately understood.
I'm so glad!! I'm surprised how many other people have those in between clothes 😂
Yes, in between clothes! I hung a pretty over the door hook rack in the bedroom for those items and they're only visible inside that room. It's been a game changer 😁 I really like the in box and out box concept!
I think you’re on the right track with your thought process and how you’re approaching your systems. Great video!
I find watching videos by Dana K. White to also be highly informative and helpful. 🥰
I love the project, inbox and outbox ideas! I make a pile on the corner of my kitchen table for outgoing items, and projects so I don't forget about them, but often the clutter spreads and the whole table is a mess.
Clean as you go is a motto I have used for a long time. Thanks! I need a "between box"
I love the idea of an in between clothing basket. I have a version where I either fold and sit them on top of rolling drawers or hang them up and rewear as they are still clean.
What really helps me to stay tidy is the ‘one touch rule’…it’s usually a few seconds tops, to put something away than set it down. If I put it down somewhere I’m only going to have to spend longer picking it back up to put it away another time (and be annoyed that it’s cluttering my space as it’s not in its home during the in between).
Your idea for having an "in-between" basket for clothes really resonates with me. Going to try it. Thanks, Carla!!!
I have a hook on my closet for those items that aren't dirty and i wear them throughout the week such as lounge clothes. Love your ideas. Good luck
Thanks for being so real . . . we all have those 'drop places' and 'problem spots,' but watching you tackle them with your thoughtful decisions really makes me feel inspired! Samson is SO adorable . . . and he is chill just like you.
Greetings Carla...Thanks for this upload! Creating organization and maintenance systems are extremely important for our household as it's very easy for our home to become a hot mess whenever we forgo using our implemented strategies to keep clutter and chaos at bay. We have lived in a variety of different situations where storage solutions varied from one home to the next. We've had homes with ample cabinets and closets making storage easier; and we've lived in spaces where closets and cabinets were sparce and required us to get creative 🤣. Lifestyle also plays a big part in how easily we're able to reset rooms after we're finished using them. In my household, we usually change out of our work clothes in our closets because we all have rather large sized closets, and can easily change our clothing without needing to do so anywhere else in the home. My husband likes to just throw his work clothing over a chair that's inside his closet which definitely piles up over time and requires a "big reset" at some point during the month. However, I tend to just replace my work clothing on the hanger I removed it from that morning. Like you, if it's not dirty and doesn't require washing or to be sent to the cleaners, I just return the item back to my closet. A laundry basket lives inside each of our closets, so that's where we toss items that definitely require washing. Since all of this takes place inside our closets, we simply just shut the door to keep the mess from peering eyes 🤣. I'm pretty much a neat freak, so maintain my closets with meticulous detail, but the old husband is a different story. When I've had enough of his disorganized closet, I'll do a reorganization "reset" for him. Yes, we have trash bins for any room in the house where trash might be generated, so we definitely have serviceable bins in the bathrooms, the bedrooms, and the kitchen. I also have more fashionable bins for the living and dining rooms, but we rarely dispose of trash in those bins. Creating organizational structures is highly personal one's lifestyle, so we played around with a few until we found systems that worked for us. Honestly, our Dining and Living Rooms are rarely used for anything 🤣; we either eat in the kitchen or in the Family Room while watching TV. We have a Den with desks (I'm a career librarian with departmental duties and my husband was an electrical engineer), so that's where we house our laptops, keep/file our mail/documents and work. If mail or work finds its way into the bedrooms or the Family Room, I usually just return it back to its respective desk to prevent it from getting lost or accidentally thrown away. I've dedicated one drawer in our kitchen to house miscellaneous items, which I'll go through from time-to-time to either re-home items or simply throw them away.
The in between box is genius!
We have little 30cm tall bin all throughout the house, laundry, bed rooms, lounge room, bathroom . It’s the only way that I can train myself not to just drop it wherever. Small steps! You can splurge and get pretty matching ones and scented bin bags to make it less of an eyesore :) love from Australia 🇦🇺
I think it's great that you've put new systems in place and I hope they're working out - I think it's so important to know ourselves and work with who we are, love to Mr Samson too ❤️
truth!! it is the secret to an authentic life. knowing yourself and living accordingly. yes well said bex!!
I have a trash can/basket in every room. The easier you make it for yourself, the more likely you are to do it. 👍
Also, I have learned to put a basket or small container in "dumping zones". It's been helpful for me when I go to put things away when I have a moment to do so.
No garbage can in my living room, but I do have an entire rolling garment rack for my "in-between clothing" so you're not alone there!
love it yes makes sense!!
I also have a inbetween box for my clothes!! It's so good to keep track of clothes that you are still using... Of when I'm trying to find an outfit and trying on lots of different clothes and don't have time to put them back straight away, the end up in my inbetween box (or the floor 😂)
Instead of a “between basket” I have a series of coat hooks on one wall of my closet.
That way my clothing can “air between wears” but I don’t need to fiddle with folding or hangers.
Love your videos! You are amazing, your apartment is so cute and it is fun to see how much you have decluttered since you filmed this. Also, Love Sampson!!! Hope he is doing ok with the stairs.
Well done again! Your honesty is so real. Its so nice to see. 🎉
A trash can by my desk is a must have! I open mail there!
The in-between basket for clothing makes total sense. I have clothing that I only wear around the house. I put those on a hook in the bathroom to be worn a few times before they need to be washed. Like you, I would not put them back in the closet with the clean unworn garments.
Another great video. I'm very proud of you for hanging up the hall hooks; they look great. Yes, I have a waste bin in the living room, as it is a place we create trash. Another vote here for finding a pretty/artsy one that blends with the decor.
For my "lightly worn" clothes, I've made an effort to rehang/put them back as if they are fresh from the laundry with two caveats-- 1. I hang them inside out so I know they are at least "half worn" and 2. I keep a spray bottle of watered down cheap vodka to spritz them. This kills the bacteria, neutralizing any beginning smells but evaporates away (so you won't smell really boozy either). This is a trick I learned working theatre costumes. Couldn't laundry every performance, but the "no-stink spray" would do wonders even on clothes heavy with sweat or items that are not able to be laundered.
omg i am just laughing at the idea of being a bit heavy handed on the vodka and walking around smelling boozy lol that would be something that would SO happen to me😂❤️ love this tip tho thank you shelley!!
I have an outgoing return area also..its great it helps me to remember to give back stuff!
I recommend using soapy water on your acrylic organizers because I heard acrylic gets filmy or semi-opaque with spray cleaners.
Another great video! I organized & cleaned storage areas & my bedroom today, will continue tomorrow. I’m hoping to declutter enough stuff so I don’t waste a whole day organizing things I don’t use. Your video will motivate me to complete my project tomorrow!!
I have an over the door rack in bathroom for those in between clothes, nightwear and what I'm wearing tomorrow. I finally learned not to put it down at all. I deal with it immediately. It's really easier than putting it down. Then I only handle it once. I think you are doing great btw. New habits take time to learn.
I am currently creating a system for myself too, as I watch this! Thanks! I'm glad I'm not alone. 😆
I love your kitchen, it is not new, not perfect but it is sunny. I love to see the sun reflects on the surfaces, it is very cheery. And each time you declutter it you make it look very nice. All of us can make our old kitchen look their best.
Thank you for your videos. It's always a relief, seeing that it's normal for things to get cluttered...
Your videos, give me a reminder that it's about the journey, and it's ok to have your home a continuous work in progress!
You have accomplished a lot, enjoyed watching your progress
I'm so glad I found your channel! Thank you so much for inspiring me to begin my own journey. Love from Denmark
Another great video. I love how you keep it real and how consistent you are. Continually improving, tweaking, making habits. A real encouragement. I do have a cute trash can in my living room - basically every room in the house although I try to make it to the kitchen with food trash! Glad to see you hang the hooks up. Hanging things and vertical storage are great. You could put shelves and hanging file baskets above your desk. I have 2 hooks in my bedroom, one for PJs and one for in-between clothes.
Your channel feels very personal and relatable. Love your home!
Appreciated the intro and reflection on life patterns.
For interim clothes, I have hooks behind the door for stuff that can still be worn before washing.
Sigh I feel ya girl. It's not just me its my family too so I have to reset everything and everyone's habits, trying to keep us accountable. It's hard but good for you for doing all this and thank you for sharing the process with us.
Yes it takes time and effort right! Thanks Jennifer!❤️
Everything ons I watch one of your videos I am so motivated and start decluttering and cleaning. When hubby comes home he always say....wow girl you must not pack up the building as well😋😋
hahahah i love to hear when you guys are going through the same as me and cleaning along... yes love it!!❤️
I love your idea about the in-between 🧺 for your clothes, it makes total sense. And of course much love to Samson❤
** I do the same as you!!!! The "in between" clothes. When it comes to lounging clothes and pjs (things that are worn more than once), I have a basket on the shelf in my closet where they live. I walk in the door after work and immediately go to my closet. where I change out of work clothes and change into lounge clothes/pjs. I also have a basket where I put my dog walking clothes. Unless it's a million degrees outside, I can wear them multiple times before needing to wash them. ** I don't do a daily 15 minute cleaning, but I do feel so much better when I wake up to a house that doesn't need cleaned. The same with coming home from work, or vacation, etc. I know that I'll be much more relaxed if I come home to a place that is put away....where I can change into those lounge clothes and enjoy the evening. ** Sometimes something as simple as taking the lid off of the box of dog poop bags (in your entryway) might help.....at least, it does for me. Opening and closing the box to get a roll out or put a roll away isn't a big deal, obviously....but it's one less step.
love your systems and love the tip about removing the lid off the box. it makes such a difference!! also why i picked baskets without lids so yessss!!
Midwest Cleaning sent so I’m going to start watching because if Mac says you are good people I’m in!
Glad to have ya!!
Good motivation! Definitely put a trash can in the living room. I have had one for a few years, and it keeps me from leaving tissues, and little pieces of trash on the tables. Just contains it and keeps it from getting messy.
Something that really helped me was having a trash can in every room. It was life changing
We have two trash cans in the living room. One at each end. We do not have a specific desk, so do paperwork in the living room, and the trash cans are very useful for helping keep trash collected. Your thought process for organizing is very helpful.
I feel your pain because I also struggle with my place. I think it’s a lot smaller than yours! You’re doing a good job, it’s hard but you’re doing good!!!!
I have a good solution for your "in between" clothes. I have the same issue. I also wear jean or shorts multiple times before washing. So what i do is I have two hooks that hang over my bedroom door and I hang the "in between" stuff, including my pjs on the back of the door. That way they are out of the way, getting wrinkled less, and I know what to grab that is in process until it is dirty enough to wash. Also on the back of my closet door no one sees the items. Anyway you can get those hooks at probably Target or any hardware store. No installation needed as they hang over the door. Good luck and keep up the great work!
looking at what is happening in your own space is a great way to tackle ones clutter piles. Great advise. what part of my house always gets messy and how can i solve this? Thanks Carla. You are doing such a great job with your apartment/life!
I use pretty paper bags from fashion brands i like for trash in the living room & bed room :)
Your in between clothing basket makes perfect sense. I have a wall hooks that I use in my bathroom for them purpose.
Thank you for motivation ❤️🤗
I'm going to add a hook in my bathroom for my lounge at home outfit I wear for the week. Love that idea of the hooks in bathroom!! xo
Thank you for your obedience. God Bless you
love these. Always good to see that none of us are perfect and decluttering is just Step 1 :)
yep! it is a big step and there is still so much more to learn. and tryna normalize imperfect homes ya know
Thank you for showing this process ❤️👏 you inspire me to watch on my apartment in the way to search missing system 😊
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching Martyna😍❤️
Hi! I have a suggestion for you. Use the vertical space around your desk to create more defined spaces for different categories of items. For example put up a shelf and use part of that shelf to put books or journals on. Use bookends to keep them upright.
i totally agree and was going to do this but now with things opening up and am back working out of an office most days i may sell the desk and turn this nook into a dining table. i would love a place to sit eat and have friends around. xo
@@TheCarlaProject Hi beautiful how are you? That was exactly what i had in mind for you. Please take us along on your shopping trip when you plan to purchase a dining table. Having your meals, entertaining friends and working on your dining will surely be a game changer. Love you so much babe...😍
Great tips! Glad you show that things do still pile up, and ways to fix that quickly. Thank you for the inspiration!
I can relate to the in between basket I need to get one 🙂
A good idea is a wear again hook, l use one in the bathroom easier than a basket as it gets stuff off the floor
Those baskets are a great idea!
I live in an 800-square-foot apartment, and I have small wastebaskets in the kitchen, living room/office, bedroom, and bathroom. I also have a recycling bin in my kitchen for single-stream recyclables (metal, glass, plastic) and a basket next to my desk for paper/cardboard recyclables. The wastebaskets in the living room and bedroom are not lined, so I don't throw anything wet into them. Once a week I empty those and my bathroom wastebasket into my kitchen trash can. Used plastic bags go into a mesh market tote on the doorknob to my back door, which I empty into a plastic grocery bag when it's full and take to the grocery store to recycle.
I think you should install a shelf or a bookshelf next to your desk or on top of it for books and journals.
thought of this but i am considering getting a dining table instead of a desk now that i can work from an office space again xo
@@TheCarlaProject that's great, I envision a round table for an eating nook.
Omg I have the same outfit breakdown as you and keeping up with them is horrific! So glad I’m watching 🥰
I need an in-between hamper!! Genious
Love the project basket. I need a spot for that.
Carla, I love you and your hard work!! You inspire me to be better 💗💗💗 love from Pakistan 🇵🇰
Love back to you in Pakistan!! Thank you for being on the journey with me! ❤️
Love your programm. Started mine since one month and half. Not easy but seeing progress in my diet free sugar and floor. Already lost 4 kgs and decluttering my home. Thanks Carla for inspiring us. I appreciate your direct way without being fancy and complicate. I collect pretty bottles and other small stuff...need to let them go😒. Love from Morocco❤💕🙋♀️🎀👍
amazing progress houda celebrate yourself that is awesome!!❤️❤️❤️
@@TheCarlaProject Following you from Morocco. Big hug sweet Carla💕💕💕
Great video! I love the in between box idea!