Declutter With Me || 2023 Edition || Kitchen Storage and Deep Clean ||
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In 2023 I am starting the year with a massive declutter throughout the house. Room by room, every nook and cranny. If you like this type of videos and need some decluttering inspiration, you are in for a long series!
In this video I am still working in the kitchen reorganizing and decluttering the space below the diy counter and finally finding real organization for all my ziplocs and rolls!
Enjoy!
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It's always absolutely comical how people are shocked at seeing your dirt...... as if they don't have their own dirt?!!! 🤣😂😂I have dirt Sophia, so I don't mind seeing yours at all.❤️You are literally CLEANING so why would that upset me?!! It's motivating me along with the decluttering!!! So thank youuuuu❤💪🏻
100% agree! I love how real you are-and so should everyone who watches!!!
Lol! I confess, Sophia. I also have dirt. :( And more clutter than you have.
Well, for years I am trying to find on social medias sombody who motivates me to unclutter and clean without selling me dreams! I found you. I adore your authenticity. You are the real Life!! And I do thank you very much!! You are helping others more than you think! ❤️
@@teresaminick1169 are you decluttering along with her? I appreciate how she tackles a small bit at a time.
@@rachelvidal1053 yes, decluttering 1 area at a time def gets it done for me.
There is nothing inspiring about watching someone "clean" an already clean home. Or, to watch someone who looks like they let their home be destroyed just so they would have content to film. It is refreshing to see the "real deal" with you, Sophia! I greatly appreciate the honesty! Well done!
Thank you. Yes we are bombardy with fakery all day, everyday. I always wanted this channel to be authentic.
I never thought you were a slob! You clean better than anyone I know!! You're a great example for those who struggle with house maintenance. You're teaching others how to clean up when you can. You're very thorough .
Love your videos. Just started watching. It's been my desire to declutter my house in 2023. Thank you for being real. Everyone has some dirt or dust in their house. It's called life. I often get overwhelmed, but listening to you gets me motivated. I don't want my 4 boys getting stuck cleaning out tons of stuff when I go.
“A lot of us come from a generation who was raised by parents who are always telling us ‘never tell anyone about the stuff that doesn’t work. Don’t talk about your failures. Don’t talk about your flaws. Don’t talk about the things that you’re not good at. Only present yourself as everything is always perfect’. What it has created is an entire generation of people who live in guilt and shame.”
Sophia, I have followed you for YEARS. Since the beginning. I’m 36 now, and was raised exactly this way. Thank you for re-mothering us ❤ I mean that as sincerely as possible. You are such a wonderful guide, friend, mother. I’m someone that barely ever comments but man oh man did this hit home! Thank you for being you!
Thank you Heather. I do drop a few gems once in a while. Also, break the curse.
I live in a small house (under 1,000 square ft) with a sister and currently 1 dog and 1 cat. In the past we have had up to 4 cats at a time. There is always pet hair. I can dust, sweep, vacuum, and mop then turn around and there is more pet hair visible. It is never ending, but they are worth it and I would never give them up. Most everyone who visits has animals too, so they understand and if the don't, who cares, they can just deal with it or stay away. I live on a farm, so sometimes horse hair is carries in on clothes. Shoes and boots left near the back door probably have manure on them from the barn and chicken pens too. We clean, but don't obsess over trying to have a spotless house. [Honestly, I know people who mop their carport at least weekly -- definitely not happening here, life is too short, too many books waiting to be read.
You are definitely a winter color that blue sweater looks stunning on you! Prints and beiges not so much happy for the kitchen progress, really motivating
It's so nice to see someone who is real about their home I'm fed up with people on TH-cam who live in spotless houses saying that they are a total disaster. You have nothing to be ashamed of. Thanks for being real.
I think your next big project definitely needs to be your dream pantry in that corner and move the dogs to where your current pantry is. You are so capable of that project.
I can t block the window without a permit. Ugh.
@@mygreatchallenge boo!!! Maybe one day you can get the permit and go for it.
Good Morning Sophia! I am going to attempt decluttering my garage this week, just one hour a day!
I did that last summer and it s back to being a disaster. Thankfully mine is detached so out of sight
Don't ever change. You are my favorite TH-cam person and I follow many of them. I get motivated when you tackle something. We ALL have dust bunnies and just regular dirt. Any follower who can't handle honest living should move along.
I clean as best I can but have 4 dogs, they have hair! It’s a never ending battle 😂
Thank you for just keeping it real x
I've watched you for years because you are real! Please ignore small people that judge! We love you!!!
I have a very small kitchen with 6 cabinets and 2 drawers. So I have a dresser in my livingroom what I use as pantry. And above my stove I have a shelf for my pans. That works great for me. I live alone, so I have only my own wishes to care for. 😉 Irma from the Netherlands
I love it when you rearrange something to be more functional for you guys just as much as any amount of decluttering and that whole process! It’s not about quantity, but function, simplifying life and adding to our joy of being in our living space! That’s what your videos always remind me of and I’m grateful!
Maybe since you are so handy you could build a couple of those fancy dog crates, but they look like end tables. Then you could put the dogs in the living room. Not sure how much space you have though so it may not be an option. But if you built it yourself you could customize it into whatever you want and need. Just a thought to maybe free up the space in the kitchen for your pantry.
Your hair is beautiful. Curls suit you.
Thank you! I cut it myself. I just air dry with some Fructis curly hair cream.
I’ve watched you for years and you are getting so much better at decisions! We all have dirt,you just show yours on utube and I’m loving your hair!
It WAS impressive! You are making decluttering manageable for those of us that do not have hours/days to declutter the whole house. A little improvement is better than none. You are the only real and relatable youtuber I have found. Thank you for doing what you do!
There is NO shame with you! I praise you for being real. We have the world's hairiest dog and he seems to breed tumbleweeds day and night, and keeping up with every tumbleweed collection is impossible. We are kidding ourselves if we think our homes are clinical and pristine like a lot of people on social media and video channels convey. It is unrealistic and sends out the wrong message that we are not "keeping up with the clean Joneses". You are an inspiration and thank you for sharing reality.
Gorgeous color on you Sophia❤
I agree, her jumper looks so nice
I was doing the dishes, watching this video. Because of you I couldn't leave the kitchen without organizing my kitchen towel drawer
Oh my God Sophia, don't close any of the window in the kitchen! You will destroy the character and the charm of this beautiful space and turn your kitchen to a boring box. How about building an L-form or U-form bench underneath the windows? You will have a cozy breakfast table with many storage room underneath the bench... And really I don't think you need a bigger pantry, because the kids are growing and probably they move to their space the next years...
That’s why I love to watch your videos, Sophia, you are genuine!!❤
You have one "tower" of very narrow drawers (with your tea things in top drawer)... if possible, i would transform this tower into a "bottle and spice" drawers. Have a high drawer for bottles, and a short one for spices. It is my favourite thing in my own kitchen. Olive oil bottle (and vinegars etc) are such a pain to store without one ! Keep the face the same but change the inside of the cabinets (if possible).
You are not a slob, you are normal!! That’s why I love your channel!
Sophia, I have dirt too and I love watching another decluttering video cause you inspire me to clean.
Awesome! Thank you! I could not ask for more.
@@mygreatchallenge You are welcome Sophia.
I LOVE the Salsa music, Sophia!! That shade of blue looks really pretty on you. Yes, please continue to you show your dirt and mess. If I want to see a perfectly spotless place, where everything is pristine and, in its place, I'll go to a museum! Lol. Great job!
Lol. So true. I could not live like that.
You have no idea how much decluttering I’ve done after watching your videos you really do inspire me, keep being you Sophia 💐💞
You are a huge help! You look great today, the color of your sweater is so good for you.
Oh thank you!
This series has been wonderful and so motivating. You look absolutely gorgeous Sophia - that's a beautiful color on you and your hair and makeup are so pretty!
Thank you!!!!
I stumbled on your channel while searching reorganizing kitchens. Thank you so much for being real. I passed by at least 15 that were organizing kitchens that didn't really need it, spending 100's of dollars on organizing containers in kitchens stark white, sterile and very large. When I saw your counter over the dog crates, I knew you had a new subscriber here.
That is awesome! Thank you
I love that you are transparent and are not perfect like most of us. I'm tired of watching people who probably live above their means or are well off and maybe even rich. Some of them are all about appearances with their house, possessions and looks. I cannot relate to that and have learned as I get older there are more important things in life. You inspire me and make me laugh all the time.
This is why I started my channel.
Loving all the decluttering, big declutters are overwhelming for most people I think. These are perfect.
Thank you, this is why KonMari did not work for me.
You are EXACTLY right Sophia. The shame is debilitating and unnecessary. Let's be honest and real in 2023.
I imagine LeChiffre at night smelling the food above his head all the time. 😄
I was thinking the exact same thing ! 😂
Your hair looks so nice today! Always enjoy your content!
Thank you!!
I didn’t realize you had a New York accent until you said ‘neva’ instead of never. Did I ever tell you that years ago I watched your video of you in your guest room putting sheets on the bed and I never knew I was putting my sheets on wrong? Yup, 60+ years old and you taught me how to make a bed. Lol
Great job.Sophia. I think my favorite part was the way the countertop that you built looked after the reorganization. Super nice.
Remember when you were counting pens In your home? Enjoying this series of videos.
You inspired me. I watched you for 15minutes, then decluttered and cleaned for 15, until your video was done. Keep it up!
I found you MANY years ago when I was struggling to declutter and keep clean our tiny 2 bedroom apartment. I had started trying the FlyLady routines and you were making videos of the baby steps.
I truly appreciate your no shame/no guilt way of showing things. It makes things feel so much less scary and intimidating. Thank you for being an inspiration and motivation to me for all these years!
How's the fly Lady way going?
@@rachelvidal1053 well, good question. I learned some good things from it, but I am just not the type to do the same thing over and over and over. So since learning all the information, I’ve adapted to what I’m capable of following through on. It did help me get most of our tiny apartment decluttered before we moved into our house several years ago! The thing that sticks with me the most is setting a timer for stuff because my brain always thinks it’s gonna take so long and it never takes as long as I think it will! Haha Sophia has talked about that in the past as well.
@@craftingelder6863 true! Always takes less time. But the bonus is always how good it looks after it's completed
I too have modified the fly lady WHB. I do a task a day, instead of all in one day. I do the entire house, not just traffic areas, for dusting and floors. I still have major decluttering still to do also
The work counter space looks great with the dog crates next to each other underneath. Also, the drawers look so neat now and your solution to collect all the ziplock bags, parchment paper and foil etc. together in the same place near the counter where you are most likely to use them was a smart decision. Finally, I want to say thank you for normalising the fact that no home is perfect and that we are not failing if our houses aren’t spotless. Frankly, whose is most of the time, right?! I think it is essential to show younger people starting out that unrealistic expectation are a hard task master most of us can never keep up with; and that if we constantly try to meet overly high goals or expectations we will lose ourselves to frequent disappointment in the process. It is far better to be realistic and do as much as we can, when we can, without doing harm to our bodies or mental health as we do it.
Thank you, this is exactly why I do these videos, to normalize the struggle.
Good for you for being so honest. I so enjoy your videos . They are real and how most of us live
I appreciate that, thank you.
I am not just following I've joined. One or two cupboards a day. I found I own 16 pie plates. I make a lot if pies but did not know I owned so many pie plates. Today I did the cupboard with the lazy Susan, difficult one to clean. Only got rid of one item but it made a difference in space. Thank you for this series, I am a pretty fussy house keeper and find this very eye opening.
Sophia, this video made me cry. I so appreciate how honest you are and that you make people feel "okay" with how they are. You did a great job! You really do inspire. Have a great day! 😊💖👍💐
These are the best! After my toddler gets sent off to daycare, I sit down for 30 minutes with my coffee before my work day and always pleasantly surprised to see another decluttering video 🤗
Wonderful! Gad I keep you company before you start your day
I am loving these series 🥰
You look stunning in that blue color, and your hair looks lovely! BTW, good job on decluttering! Lol
Oh thank you! I cut my own hair. I ll buy garbage on Amazon but won't pay for a haircut. Go figure!
I want to tell you you’re home is really not bad I was a professional cleaner in homes and offices and schools and industrial you’re home is really good I had some really bad homes and apartments I cleaned out I once spent 48 hours on a stove because the owner didn’t want to buy another one . I seen things no one would believe. I am proud how far you come in getting rid of things you help us all feel Human 🦋
Thank you. I know it s not bad. I have seen my share of really filthy homes. Mine is simply neglected because the owners work overtime and cannot keep up. It happens to most people.
I briefly worked as a house cleaner many years ago too, but I still remember the house with a few lap dogs that never went outside. They peed and pooped all week on the kitchen floor. When the cleaners came once a week, the pee was already like jello and had to be scraped off from the floor with a scraper, lol. Never the less, I really enjoyed working as a cleaner. It was a lot of fun!
First of all, you look beautiful! The blue top is a great color on you, I love your hair and the lipstick. This series is awesome! The way you rearranged things really opened up the space. I can’t wait for the next video!
You are fabulous! Great job decluttering and cleaning the corner area for your fur babies. Please do not put yourself down as you are an inspiration to us all. Compliments to Scott for his new graphics and music selection.
You look very pretty today! 2023 is treating you well 🥰♥️
Hi Sophia, it was a very impressive declutter, I find your videos incredibly encouraging and inspiring. I am excited when I see a new video in my feed, thank you for realistic decluttering videos. Lots of love from South Africa. ⚘️
Thank you, all the way from New Jersey, USA!
I love you......I love your cut throat truth and honesty. I have watching you for a long time, you are doing a great job.
Hi SOFIA , good talk I needed it and by the way you look very pretty in blue ❤️
I have been so motivated by this series. I’m getting my kitchen organized right along with you. Thanks!!!
Sophia you are doing so well with your decluttering. Love watching 😘😘
Your graying hair is stunning and attractive. I like your hair style too. I especially enjoy watching your videos when I have time.
Your great….I am never embarrassed….that’s life….sometimes my house is clean most times not 😂😊❤️
I’ve watched you for many years. The transformation is amazing. In my experience - there is no “one and done” when it comes to decluttering. But, over time - there seems to be less to declutter and the decisions become easier to make. I think we become more aware of what we bring in and our acquisition habits change. Decluttering becomes part of normal household maintenance. And, yes… I’ve got dirt. Lots of dirt. More now than ever. Life has been one big hit after another for almost a year.
First of all, ignore the haters. It's either 1. they don't live in reality or 2. they're so jealous that you can show the real you while they hide behind a mask. Sophia, you are one of the most genuine and sincere people I know on TH-cam and I don't regret subbing you years ago. You have blessed my life as I felt I was alone and just a born slob but you showed me it's ok and with a little bit of attention, I can make my home a better place slowly. Thank you.
Keep showing the dirt. You keep it real Sophia, that’s what I love about you💛
I agree. The appliance episode was great bcos when I watch other people in cooking vids I wonder how are their appliances so clean? Are they new! Sophia showed me how everyone really has them. I keep my appliances in beach bags I bought off ebay, that way I can keep accessories with them. The handles help. They are on a shelf unit in the hallway. I bought a handmade embroidered silk drawstring bag to keep my bread machine in. Other appliances like blender, toaster, hot cup(my kettle) are on my worktops.
I started watching you when you did the de clutter using the little slips of paper. You are so real! I use to clean a lot more, but my body won’t let me. You are very encouraging. Thank you.
I think it's very impressive u came up with great ideas for placement of your kitchen items 😀 ❤❤❤
I think so too! Thank you
Hi Sophia, I think if you move the dog create where the crero cabinet is in the living room and put the crero cabinet at the top of the stairs of the bed room. Dogs in the kitchen??
Ok ladies…let’s start a viral trend whether it be for Sophia or each and everyone of us #ihavedirttoo 😂❤
As a Professional Organizer I appreciate that your home isn't Pinterest or Instagramable. People have unreal expectations. Cleaning and reorganizing a space is a dirty business. Our homes are meant to be used and not magazine spreads. Thank you!
Thank you so much! This is exactly what I am trying to convey here.
I'm interested in your shelf diaplaying your Corning Wear cooking dishes. That's a great idea for me. I can't get things out of my cabinets easily.
That was easy to install it s just brackets. Ince in a while you have to take the less used stuff down abd wash it though.
Great job. You look beautiful today blue color looks lovely.💙🌻
Great job! You must feel so energized by all these improvements! Congratulations!
First, you look real nice. Your hair looks nice. Second, we need to be honest with ourselves and admit that we all have dirt and I love that you are being honest something that a lot of us need to be. Like you said that you are just normal which most of us are. Thank you for sharing and truly enjoy watching your videos
Love the honesty. It is so nice to see open free space. You are still moving forward. Great job..
It’s not really shuffling around. It’s reclaiming space and adapting to the evolving needs of your family
Thank you for being REAL! You inspire me!
Thanks for inspiring me! I will not live in shame either. I have been rearranging and cleaning cupboards along with you.
You are doing it right, dear!
Thank you Sophia for being honest. It will definitely help me when I start to declutter.
Just decluttered two cupboards! You are so inspiring.
Did you say one time about blocking off the window on your kitchen? Maybe you can make a small butler pantry there if applicable with it closed off and the peninsula thing out of the way. Always thought you made your home so pretty.
That is the plan but if we do an extension to the house.
Thank you for sharing a real mess and real life situation where the space isn't perfect. Hugs! I really needed to hear this.
Glad it was helpful!
I remember the bags of pens and pencils lol look I wanted one of thosebags
Hello I'm new to your channel and absolutely love your videos thank you for showing real life scenarios ,keep up the good work 😊
PROGRESS! You did great. I laugh because I was talking to you when you were working on your kitchen .like, no ,don’t keep that.. yes do that. Iv been struggling a long time but it’s worth it in the end.
Great job!Very inspiring.Made me rethink about where I could put my barbq utensils to free up kitchen drawer.
May I suggest looking into pull-out drawers that fit into existing cabinets? They are commonly made of metal, but some are made of wood. You being so handy may be able to make them as a project? Having mostly drawers below hip-hight is awesome. We just moved houses, from a kitchen I designed tofit us, to an older home with only cabinets under the counter. So I’m getting drawers for our kitchen, too😊
Love the drawer organization!
Please let’s stop thinking we must be Pinterest worthy lol
Your home looks great🥰 , we just have to try monthly to reset the kitchen because it is a major work area, well it is if the owner actually cooks like you do👍🏻
Those people who never cook, and only use their kitchen for a picture opportunity don’t count.
Have a blessed week Ms Sophia❤️
First of all, you are NOT a slob! You are a very busy working mother who is prioritizing her family over cleaning 😊. Also, I have read articles that indicate that people who live in absolutely clean houses are more prone to illness than those with a little bit of dirt because their immune systems never have to get exercised. Now, on to my organizing comments. Several years ago, I decided to use a deep drawer for my towels and cleaning cloths and stole them vertically. I put some spring loaded dividers in the drawer to keep the towels in place in rows. Then, I rolled the towels and stood them on end. It was a game changer! I can see every towel and was able to fit twice as much in the drawer. I use the shallow drawers to store foil, plastic, etc. I keep plastic stuff in one drawer and foil and parchment paper in the other. That way I don’t have to stack anything. Once I live with something for a while and find that I like how it’s working, then I upgrade any storage solutions to prettier ones (like bamboo dividers instead of plastic). You are doing great 🎉
I don’t think it matters how new/old your house is. Most is standard thing, I don’t think the people who design kitchen are the very people who cook in it! We bought and live in a new build house and we ripped the kitchen out to put in what would work for us. Best investment of time and money!
I totally agree! We should design our own kitchen based on our flow and needs. Not everyone wants a kitchen island (I would not know what to do with it).
You are absolutely correct about working with the kitchen we do have. Yoh are doing a great job. The progression you have made through the years is incredible. Also as you were chatting I thought that new pantry Idea would be nice because the current pantry would make a great other storage and appliance station. But the beloved pups!!
It worked out great! Very satisfying:)))
No shame just inspiring me to conquer clutter one area at a time.
You are Not a slob you are a great mother and wife an have a life and a fulltime job i startet with you in the kitchen and still in there i try to Do better every day thats all we can do blessings from germany
Sophia, absolutely love your hair. It’s stunning on you. 💕
The dog corner looks great, so much more open and peaceful. 👍
the blue color of the sweater suits you very well
Thank you. It s a goodwill find. 100% Cashmere. It feels so soft.
Nice job! That trivet is useful with your Instant Pot if you cook things that you don’t want soggy.
Very true! But I only use it for soups and stews.
I wished I was as organized as you are and I have lots of decluttering
Wise words today Sophia, thanks for sharing.
It was impressive, what you did made a huge difference! 👏👏👏
Thank you!