@@supercrazydesi Minimalism makes it much easier to stay tidy for sure. But even in a minimalist home, we have to stay on top of good habits like Shannon shows here. It's the cherry on top of the simpler home sundae. ☺️💖
You are so right about habits. I wasn’t feeling well and made the conscious decision not to clean up the kitchen and run the dishwasher like I do every night. In the middle of the night I went to the kitchen to refill my water glass. Without even thinking about it I had the kitchen cleaned and the dishwasher running before I left to go back to bed.
Shannon, I’ve heard many women talk about how washing dishes at the sink makes their back ache so much. I used to have the same problem. Then I moved to a home where the sink and counters were about three inches taller than my old home. What a difference! Women are taller now than they were in the 1950s. When you remodel, think about getting modern-height counters so you don’t have to stoop so much. I love your minimal home.
I had mine built up, too. I had back problems and even had my couch special made higher so it's easier for me to get off. I'm 5'9" and I buy 34" long pants. Makes a huge difference.
Shannon, you are the reason that I started to declutter. As I recently turned 70, I don’t want to think of the family having to dispose of my collections. Thank you. 💕💕💕
My mom told her 4 dtrs: splash a little pine sol in the corners, put an onion in the oven and your husband will think you have been cooking and cleaning all day!!😂 pro tip (she had six kids)❤
Hi Shannon, I think the US has had dishwashers for a lot longer than we have in Aus. I am 58 and grew up without a dishwasher and my sister and I had to take turns of washing and wiping. So did all my friends. My parents did get a dishwasher when I was an adult, but then they moved into a house without one. I have never had a dishwasher until this house I am in now, and I still wash and wipe up every night with my husband. We talk about our day etc. whilst doing it. We only use it when we have guests and lots more dishes. We were taught to start with hot soapy water in the sink, start with glassware, cutlery, crockery and pots last. We actually feel it is a lot quicker to wash up than use the dishwasher, as they are washed, dried and put away all within 20 minutes, whereas, you need to stack the dishwasher, put it on, let it dry (and most times it isn't completely dry and you need to wipe them), then unpack and put away the next day. Phew!!! Ha ha ha! Just our perspective. Love Jo xx
I have a small condo, but I had the luxury of designing it while it was being built. When it came to the kitchen, I had them raise the lower cabinets/countertops 2 inches. So, as a fairly tall girl, I don’t have to bend over the sink as much. Game changer. 😊
While you were dusting I saw the plant that is on the top shelf. I love the wooden holder that holds the plant up off the shelf. Your house is beautiful!
This was one of my favorites to date! I just got finished getting the "big chunks" around here and isn't it refreshing afterward?Yes, the dust is a crazy thing. My husband changes out the air filters often and STILL the dust builds up. I find myself dusting almost daily ( only because ) I'm allergic to dust. But it's not a big chore...I just take a feather duster and knock it to the floor and then send out the robot vacuum daily. I'm thinking it may be what our 2 pups bring in from outside....indoor pets really change the dirt ratio (( smiles)). Shannon, I'm amazed at how you paint so beautifully. We do not have much on the walls and definitely no artwork because I'm picky about art that isn't pretty. I tell myself until the day that I can find art that I love, I'll just enjoy the few framed prints that are words ( I like verses or funny definitions, coffee tea etc ) I always thought it would be awesome to have a friend who painted and then I could ask them to please paint me something l o l I love your mom's style where she will do stilllife with fruit. But I also love your style that is abstract....if that is the correct term. Don't you dislike the ugly art that is in stores l o l? Your painting is so beautiful and it's not even finished yet..😊 I feel you're pain with the patio set, we are still looking and it's been over six years l o l Wishing you a lovely day, we finally have temps in the 80's with thunderstorms in the forecast.
Hi Julia! Yay for warm weather coming your way. Some day I hope to get a robot vacuum, right now with all the little lego I don't think it would work well for us. I know what you mean with the dust! It's never ending, but it isn't too much work to deal with that regularly as you mentioned. I wish I had more time for painting lol. Sometimes unfinished paintings hang on my walls for a long time. I hope you are having a good day and I hope this is the year you find your patio set. =)
I wouldn’t change your 1950’s kitchen, except put a dishwasher in!!! I used to have to wear a back brace when I did dishes by hand, so I totally understand the back pain!
Thanks for all the great cleaning and organizing ideas. I also live in a 1950’s fixer upper. I work at a school, and I still have 3 older kids living at home and a lot of chores to do daily. I need to declutter (again)!
Iput a cutting board on top of my sink. Then i put a plastic tub (a pink one from a hospital visit). On top. Then i wash dishes. No more back ache. I have a stainless sink with two sides.
I got a padded mat to put in the kitchen for when I have to be on my feet, it’s done wonders for my back pain. Alternatively, getting some good thick foam flip flops for the kitchen might help.
Your home always looks so nice; 50's kitchen included. We have dust and more dust. Still a lot of construction going on around us and with the wind in So. Utah.... need I say more. LOL.. I am going from room to room, wiping down blinds and doing some keep cleaning in certain areas. I constantly declutter as i go about my days.
Thank you, Shannon! I use a rag dampened with water to do my dusting, too. It picks everything up without having to use a “product“ or “cleaner“. I am always motivated in the spring to get rid of a few things. I have been a minimalist for a while, so I am in the maintenance mode where I just want to make sure that I’m not hanging onto stuff I don’t use or love. 🌷
I lived in a small apartment, and we had a portable dishwasher that had an adaptor that hooked onto the kitchen sink faucet. It was great! It was small, but did the job. When we left that apartment, we gave it to my friend who had it for years!❤️🎉
Today, I washed three sets of curtains, washed all the windows, window seals, washed my glass front door, and mopped my bedroom & underneath my bed. Cleaned kitchen, 2 bathrooms, wash two pair of tennis shoes. I vacuumed the living room yesterday and then turned around and vacuumed it today after dusting all the furniture. Turn the furniture upside down so I could get underneath everything and clean my couch with a vacuum brush. I have a dog so I put a clean sheet over my entire loveseat. Tomorrow I'm packing because Thursday - Sunday we're going to the beach. 😅
I love what you said about only doing things like dusting when it needs doing. This is what I do and realise now this is why other people’s routines never worked for me.
The only time in my life when I had a dishwasher was when I lived in one certain apartment for about 2 years in my teens. I'm 42 and I've had 40 years with no dishwasher. Don't feel like you have to explain yourself, you're doing fine!
Bonjour Shannnon, we don't have a dishwasher either. My back tends to become sore very quickly when there are lots of dishes to wash, but I've noticed that wearing the flattest possible footwear when doing this helps a lot! Even a couple of centimeters less in the sole makes such a big difference. Another tip my chiropractor gave me is to keep my feet wide apart (so as to lower my gravity center) now and then when washing the dishes and ironing. It also helps that my husband often washes the dishes too (and he's much taller than me) :D
Portable dishwasher! Annoying to store but it was such a help to me before we redid our kitchen. We ran it at night because it has to connect to sink faucet.
Awesome as usual Shannon! My first 10 years of marriage-no dishwasher. I learned to hate doing dishes! After watching this I realize why- it was a 50,s kitchen with low sink and countertop and I’m tall. Sweetie,time to start saving for that remodel! You deserve it!
Hi Shannon, I’ve just decluttered/sold my big office desk. I’m wonder if you’d make a video on household papers, how you organise, what you keep vs throw away, where you put things to action etc
Hi Shannon loved this ❤ Levi is so cute 🥰 I never had a dishwasher & managed even though we were a family of 9 ! The dishwasher itself needs to be constantly cleaned etc & I found it quicker to just get on with the dishes & pans as they were used - my preference only ❤ You have a lovely clean tidy & organized home Well done & your new bathroom is really nice. Looking forward to seeing new patio furniture after all that hassle 🙄
I just told my husband no more projects for a summer. He is always fixing things that are not always need to be fixed right now and creating extra messes. He is retired and bored a little and so he does the handyman thing. I can't remember a time when he wasn't working on something and I am so tired of it. I think that he realizes that I am dead serious. Even good projects can cause stress.
That patio furniture story takes the cake. Luckily you have your Mom as a sidekick. Rough trying to do all that by yourself. Btw, I've solved my dusting/vacuuming problem. I've hired cleaning ladies to come in once a month. Saves me from terrible back pain.
Hi Chloe, the patio furniture saga was actually funny since my mom was with me like you said if I was alone it would have been a nightmare lol. If I could have cleaning ladies I would have them just for the bathrooms. That is the one area I don't like cleaning also that sounds like money well spent!
What an ordeal to get your patio furniture. I'm glad you got something you really like and that your mom helped. I'm looking forward to your patio video. We have been having such cool temps, way below our average temp. I am so glad our weather is finally going to be in the 60s this week! My spring bulbs I planted last fall are confused with the cool/cold weather. Lol. It's always a joy to watch your calming and motivating videos, Shannon. Ty! I need to get back to working on my photos, but I should also get cleaning my windows. It's always needed after winter here. Have a wonderful day, Shannon!
I am working in my kitchen a lot with all the cooking, baking and dishes I do. I have anti fatigue mats in front of the sink and the stove and they make a huge difference.
Doing dishes can really feel like forever. But when I finally wipe the sink and look at the watch, whaaaa, it took only 15 minutes, I did all that heap in just 15 minutes *proud*. P.S. I'm thinking about putting some glass cleaner in a travel-size sprinkle bottle and put it in the bathroom cabinet. So I can clean the mirror any time I find it dirty.
Hi I also have no dishwasher and have the back pain sometimes. So what I do is open up the bottom cabinet and place my foot either one. And it does relieve the pressure.Hope it helps for you also 😊, thank you for all you do. It helps me a lot!!!
I’m so impressed by everyone commenting on getting by without a dishwasher. We were without a dishwasher for two years and I did all the dishes at night, timed it and it took 1 hour each night (without drying it) that’s a days worth of work in a week?! Filling the dishwasher at night and putting it away each day takes 15 minutes a day. The time difference and with my salary, in a year that equals to about 4200 usd. Women’s labor is not free!!!
This is exactly what I think! Throughout the day as we use dishes I try my hardest to clean them right away and let them air dry to save some time. But this is the thing that really wears me out (and probably every other person in the world) I prep and make dinner which can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour and then its straight into doing all the dishes for another hour after dinner. That is only the dishes from dinner. We eat every meal at home so that is about 2 hours every night. My family helps sometimes, but with little kids this is hard because someone has to watch the baby as all this is happening. Anywho I agree that our time is valuable as a woman as you stated. So I was just sharing a real struggle I have with a daily chore that wears me out lol. When we redo our kitchen a dishwasher is high on the list of things I will be investing it lol. If I do the math on what I make per hour when I work I should be paid about $100 each night hahaha
I’ve been going through my clothes and now have everything that fits; rest selling or donating. I’ve been working through this over the last few weeks. Cleaning is my weakness; I need to create more routines. Your channel is a motivator.
Honestly, I have a brand new ( never been used) dishwasher in the apartment I rent and I have never used it. I don't have that many dishes and if I rinse the dishes off before sticking it in there, I might as well add the dish liquid to a rag and clean it by hand. I guess that's my logic. Now if I had a house full of kids and more dishes than I do, I'd probably use one. P.S. I think your kitchen is charming! 😊 ( I love vintage)
I love the 50s kitchen. It's very sad when they go away Ps If you got a rubber mat in front of your sink it would help your back tremendously. But if you don't like rugs, some people don't. You can get special slip-on shoes that are wonderful
I know! I just wish it was in better condition. Up close almost every tile is chipped or broken and the sink is completely not functional, the plumber even told us that a dishwasher could not be hooked up because it wouldn't be up to code. =(
Your bathroom floor tile complaint reminds me of when my husband and I remodeled our first home’s kitchen. We put in solid white countertops, and I was thinking I had made a big mistake because I could see every single crumb. It hid nothing. My husband said to me “why would you want to hide dirt and grime? Be glad you can see it all!” Boom. New perspective! So I share with you to encourage you that it would be possibly icky to hide hair and funkygunk in your bathroom 😁 not to mention how beautiful they look!
I grew up with white counters, I have white counters now and I absolutely love them. They reflect a lot of light into the room, and you can see when they’re dirty and you can see when they’re clean. And when they are clean they are glorious. That was in the kitchen. But in the last two houses we also have white counters in the bathroom, same thing. Bright and cheerful, and you can see when it’s clean.
I like your house and even the vintage kitchen. I've only had one dishwasher in my many years of housekeeping. I don't have a need for one. Seems by the time the dishes are rinsed and prepped for the dishwasher, they could be washed in the same amount of time. I wash and let them air dry. Good story on the patio furniture, look forward to seeing the new area. And...how's that garage organization project going? Ha ha ha
Hi Linda, I agree with the dishes situation until just recently. It was always very easy to keep on top of, I am not sure what changed but now it seems to be out of hand. Maybe it's the kids being able to grab dishes on their own or we are just busier. We are trying to get this patio done and then the garage is on the list. =) I hope you are having a good weekend.
@@shannontorrens1 - kid suggestion that worked for us; Each kid is assigned a glass; they start each day with their clean glass and use the same one all through the day. After they drink something, "they" rinse it out & leave it by the sink till the next use. End of the day, it gets washed, ready for the next day. It's their responsibility. I believe Minimal Mom uses this method and includes their plates, bowls & cups. Another channel I watch, Nourishing Minimalism, did this with glasses, she took the kids to a thrift store and each choose their own "special" glass.
I love love love your 50s kitchen! I got married in 83', I've never had a dishwasher since. I did grow up with one at my parents' home. It's really not a big deal for me, but for my son, also named Grant and 6'7" 😅, it was for him growing up as it hurt his back to hand wash.
Hi Janetta, that is one reason my Grant won't do all the dishes very often. It kills his back too. Once my boys are a little older it will be their chore to help. =)
Hi Shannon.....New to your channel and I'm so glad I found you. I LOVE your kitchen just the way it is...sooo pretty. I'm a senior who wishes she could be more minimalist...sigh ! I'm trying. I REALLY need to go through zillions of photos so your video on that gave me lots of ideas. Thanks for you and your mum.....God Bless. Fondly Jody. Alberta, Canada.
I do the same thing with my hand towels. So yesterday I was using the oven and the smoke from it set off the smoke alarm so I had to open the kitchen window. I had to get a step stool to open it and when I looked where the locks are I was shocked at the dust and dirt. I quickly wiped it up. I'm short so I always forget about high places!
Good morning Shannon. Glad to see you're doing well. Great video - absolutely inspiring and motivational., bubbly and enthusiastic. Your cleaning and decluttering skills are absolutely impeccable. You really know how to get it done. That being said, don't forget to take some time for yourself this busy Monday of cleaning that house. 😊👍
Hi Shannon, I really loved this video. I too just use a rag and some water for dusting. I also just clean when it’s dirty. I have made so many cleaning lists and never do them. This has worked the best for me. I like my counters clear also.
Shannon what a nightmare of an ordeal trying to get your new patio furniture. I’m so happy that in the end you were able to get a set you love. I am looking forward to seeing your beautiful patio.
Thank you Shannon I really enjoyed this video. Your home looks so bright and clean and a calm space to be in. Your story about buying your patio set is hilarious. You guys sure were determined 💪🏽. Looking forward to watching that video.
Great video; gave me motivation! I always am shocked when people refer to having no dishwasher as like living in old times. I know tons of families who don't have the luxury of having a dishwasher. I myself have only lived in one place with a dishwasher and it wasn't a home I owned.
Hi Lisa, I mentioned in a different video that I took a blogging course a few years ago and it changed everything for me to be able to make money from my blog. So now I am taking a course on how to do TH-cam better and soon I would love to learn how to edit better. It's all a learning curve but I just love making videos and filming. I hope you are having a wonderful day!
I love to use a tablecloth because it keeps it nice. We use this table for everything all day long. Without it I know there would be a lot of dings and marks from the kids. I also prefer the look of a tablecloth. =)
Last week I donated 33 pieces of clothing. I have another big box of stuff that we will donate on May 13th. We don't have much to give away but I try to find stuff as a hobby.
Why not use a countertop dishwasher? You can now get one for less than $200. I bought a specialized one for $800 five years ago and it's still my most prized possession.
We dress the same, I have those exact tennis shoes and love wearing a colored T-shirt, jeans or shorts and tennis shoes. I like your sandals too. Where did you get them and what brand are they?
I see that you have tiled counter tops just like I do. How do you keep the grout clean on a daily basis? Sure there are grout cleaning tools but that is a once in a while thing and doesnt keep it clean on a regular basis.
Hi Rebecca, I wish I had an answer! Our kitchen is so old that there is actually missing grout and I have tried to redo the grout several times, but it all just washes out again. In my last house though I was able to bleach the grout and it turned out nice and white! I would just spray some bleach on the grout line, let it sit for a while then use a scrubbing brush to scrub it and then wash it off with soap and water =)
Hi Shannon Thank you so much for your videos- they are so helpful. Wanted to ask where you got the plant pot and holder on top right or tv and what plant 🌱 name is the one one on lower right or Tv. They are so pretty.
Hi Amy all the pots are from Home Goods, I always find really good deals there on pots. The plant is Pothos, they grow really fast and are super easy to keep alive.
Shannon would this help to wash your dishes. Place a hot, sudsy dishpan on top of the counter to wash the dishes, then rinse them in the sink. You would be bending over only half of the time.
Hi Sally, I was doing that but I have had some issues lately with my feet hurting pretty bad so I have bought some very supportive tennis shoes to try to help with that. I hope you are having a good weekend.
That is a good idea! I have seen those mats but I was unsure if they actually work. I bought some really supportive shoes because my feet were really hurting me lately.
I am always dusting...as I live in the desert. Comes with the territory. BTW, you have a dishwasher, you and your family. I have a dishwasher but sometimes with small loads, I just hand wash.
Hi Samantha, I am thinking more and more that I am going to get more strict with the wash your own dish right after using it. Haha I hate nagging all the time, but it would be a lot easier if everyone could wash. My oldest should be ready soon, he can almost reach everything.
@@shannontorrens1 For your eldest child, I fully agree. He's at an age to do the dishes, take out trash, etc. Maybe even learn how to clean the bathroom.
My day is going lazily 😑 I’m lounging on the couch with one of my labs and daughters chihuahua ❤ I REALLY need to be decluttering my master bedroom… I don’t have any motivation today 😢
Your house might be dusty if you haven’t had you air ducts cleaned. I used to live in a 1927 built house and it was always dusty. Like a couple hours after dusting I would see dust again. Had the air ducts cleaned and the house barely got dusty even after a couple of weeks.
They actually said they would sell it to us but it was already damaged in quite a few places and there wasn't any discount. I didn't want to start out with a damaged set.
Well if your husband is refusing to help with the dishwasher because “it would be wasting his time and energy” maybe he should be the one doing the dishes …
@@shannontorrens1 actually it was not a joke. You are in a moment of life when the dishwasher would be most needed and you agree to waste your energy and time, I wonder if he sees that.
@lunahelena5329 no I know it's not a joke but its still funny. My husband literally works 24 hours a day on our home or at his job. He is rarely sitting down. Also I am the reason he took out the old one he wanted to replace it, but at the time there were a whole host of reasons why I preferred the cupboard space. also, we thought we would be redoing our kitchen sooner than we are. So this is why he doesn't want to do anything else with the kitchen right now. Also he does help with the dishes when I ask, but usually, he is working when I am doing them. I in no way wanted it to look as if he is sitting doing nothing as I am doing everything, he works very hard for us.
Over the last year I have had so many people ask why and it's hard to explain in detail in a video. But I am very lucky that my husband really does appreciate my hard work and I appreciate his =) But I did tell him your first comment and he did laugh, he said why don't I come out and help with the yard (he is currently redoing our backyard). Hopefully we will get to the kitchen sooner than later. I hope you have a nice Mother's Day Weekend =)
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Minimalism takes you 90% there - but we can't forget how important tidy habits are! They make the difference 😊
Minimalism allows us to stay tidy as there aren't many items to move or dust.
@@supercrazydesi Minimalism makes it much easier to stay tidy for sure. But even in a minimalist home, we have to stay on top of good habits like Shannon shows here. It's the cherry on top of the simpler home sundae. ☺️💖
You are so right about habits. I wasn’t feeling well and made the conscious decision not to clean up the kitchen and run the dishwasher like I do every night. In the middle of the night I went to the kitchen to refill my water glass. Without even thinking about it I had the kitchen cleaned and the dishwasher running before I left to go back to bed.
@@elizabethlangheim7214 a gift to future you! ☺️❤️
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Shannon, I’ve heard many women talk about how washing dishes at the sink makes their back ache so much. I used to have the same problem. Then I moved to a home where the sink and counters were about three inches taller than my old home. What a difference! Women are taller now than they were in the 1950s. When you remodel, think about getting modern-height counters so you don’t have to stoop so much.
I love your minimal home.
Hi Jean, I think this is really true. These counters are super low. I hope you have a nice weekend. =)
I had mine built up, too. I had back problems and even had my couch special made higher so it's easier for me to get off. I'm 5'9" and I buy 34" long pants. Makes a huge difference.
Those padded anti-fatigue mats for kitchens are so helpful too. I find them the same place kitchen rugs, placemats, tablecloths etc. are in stores.
I am 5'0 so it is fine with me 😅 i hope all are tall 🤣
My trainer told me it’s good training for hip hinging…pull in abs and tighten glutes and quads while doing it. A workout in itself! 😅
Shannon, you are the reason that I started to declutter. As I recently turned 70, I don’t want to think of the family having to dispose of my collections. Thank you. 💕💕💕
My mom told her 4 dtrs: splash a little pine sol in the corners, put an onion in the oven and your husband will think you have been cooking and cleaning all day!!😂 pro tip (she had six kids)❤
Hahahaha Great advice.
Haha now that is great advice! =)
Smart mom! 🌻
I just diedddd hahahahah
Almost every meal starts with sauteing onion. My husband would walk in the door and exclaim, "smells like dinner." Nothing better than a warm meal 😊
Hi Shannon, I think the US has had dishwashers for a lot longer than we have in Aus. I am 58 and grew up without a dishwasher and my sister and I had to take turns of washing and wiping. So did all my friends. My parents did get a dishwasher when I was an adult, but then they moved into a house without one. I have never had a dishwasher until this house I am in now, and I still wash and wipe up every night with my husband. We talk about our day etc. whilst doing it. We only use it when we have guests and lots more dishes. We were taught to start with hot soapy water in the sink, start with glassware, cutlery, crockery and pots last. We actually feel it is a lot quicker to wash up than use the dishwasher, as they are washed, dried and put away all within 20 minutes, whereas, you need to stack the dishwasher, put it on, let it dry (and most times it isn't completely dry and you need to wipe them), then unpack and put away the next day. Phew!!! Ha ha ha! Just our perspective. Love Jo xx
I'm 64 and we didn't get one until I was around 14. And it was a roll around one. You had to roll it over to the sink to use it. LOL
@@diannamallow5195 I remember seeing those roll around ones Dianna.😂
Shannon, You are a good TH-camr. Very pleasant and calm watching your videos.
Thank you for being here. It's comments like yours that make me keep going. =)
I love your kitchen just as it is. It is refreshing to see something other than the usual generic kitchen with great functionality but no character.
I also like it, it’s huge.
I love it too!
I have a small condo, but I had the luxury of designing it while it was being built. When it came to the kitchen, I had them raise the lower cabinets/countertops 2 inches. So, as a fairly tall girl, I don’t have to bend over the sink as much. Game changer. 😊
While you were dusting I saw the plant that is on the top shelf. I love the wooden holder that holds the plant up off the shelf. Your house is beautiful!
Thank you! I hope you are doing well.
I love this! I especially love that you have a normal home, like the rest of us. And your home is beautiful.
Thank you Debi! I hope you are having a good week.
This was one of my favorites to date! I just got finished getting the "big chunks" around here and isn't it refreshing afterward?Yes, the dust is a crazy thing. My husband changes out the air filters often and STILL the dust builds up. I find myself dusting almost daily ( only because ) I'm allergic to dust. But it's not a big chore...I just take a feather duster and knock it to the floor and then send out the robot vacuum daily. I'm thinking it may be what our 2 pups bring in from outside....indoor pets really change the dirt ratio (( smiles)).
Shannon, I'm amazed at how you paint so beautifully. We do not have much on the walls and definitely no artwork because I'm picky about art that isn't pretty. I tell myself until the day that I can find art that I love, I'll just enjoy the few framed prints that are words ( I like verses or funny definitions, coffee tea etc ) I always thought it would be awesome to have a friend who painted and then I could ask them to please paint me something l o l I love your mom's style where she will do stilllife with fruit. But I also love your style that is abstract....if that is the correct term. Don't you dislike the ugly art that is in stores l o l? Your painting is so beautiful and it's not even finished yet..😊
I feel you're pain with the patio set, we are still looking and it's been over six years
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Wishing you a lovely day, we finally have temps in the 80's with thunderstorms in the forecast.
Hi Julia! Yay for warm weather coming your way. Some day I hope to get a robot vacuum, right now with all the little lego I don't think it would work well for us. I know what you mean with the dust! It's never ending, but it isn't too much work to deal with that regularly as you mentioned. I wish I had more time for painting lol. Sometimes unfinished paintings hang on my walls for a long time. I hope you are having a good day and I hope this is the year you find your patio set. =)
@Shannon Torrens :) Thank you! And it's okay, an unfinished painting is prettier than no painting at all🎨🖌
I wouldn’t change your 1950’s kitchen, except put a dishwasher in!!! I used to have to wear a back brace when I did dishes by hand, so I totally understand the back pain!
I love how many plants you have all over the house, and how unclutter your home is.
Thanks for all the great cleaning and organizing ideas. I also live in a 1950’s fixer upper. I work at a school, and I still have 3 older kids living at home and a lot of chores to do daily. I need to declutter (again)!
I love the "getting the big chunks" philosophy!
Iput a cutting board on top of my sink. Then i put a plastic tub (a pink one from a hospital visit). On top. Then i wash dishes. No more back ache. I have a stainless sink with two sides.
I also use a pink hospital tub lol because my sink is older and it fits just right 😂❤
I'm always shocked at the dust too!
I got a padded mat to put in the kitchen for when I have to be on my feet, it’s done wonders for my back pain. Alternatively, getting some good thick foam flip flops for the kitchen might help.
Your home always looks so nice; 50's kitchen included. We have dust and more dust. Still a lot of construction going on around us and with the wind in So. Utah.... need I say more. LOL.. I am going from room to room, wiping down blinds and doing some keep cleaning in certain areas. I constantly declutter as i go about my days.
Hi Jan, I hope you are doing well. I know what you mean about that dust, it's a never ending battle lol.
Thank you, Shannon! I use a rag dampened with water to do my dusting, too. It picks everything up without having to use a “product“ or “cleaner“. I am always motivated in the spring to get rid of a few things. I have been a minimalist for a while, so I am in the maintenance mode where I just want to make sure that I’m not hanging onto stuff I don’t use or love. 🌷
I lived in a small apartment, and we had a portable dishwasher that had an adaptor that hooked onto the kitchen sink faucet. It was great! It was small, but did the job. When we left that apartment, we gave it to my friend who had it for years!❤️🎉
Today, I washed three sets of curtains, washed all the windows, window seals, washed my glass front door, and mopped my bedroom & underneath my bed. Cleaned kitchen, 2 bathrooms, wash two pair of tennis shoes. I vacuumed the living room yesterday and then turned around and vacuumed it today after dusting all the furniture. Turn the furniture upside down so I could get underneath everything and clean my couch with a vacuum brush. I have a dog so I put a clean sheet over my entire loveseat. Tomorrow I'm packing because Thursday - Sunday we're going to the beach. 😅
Yay! Sounds like a clean home. I hope you have a fun time at the beach =) I wish I could go.
I love what you said about only doing things like dusting when it needs doing. This is what I do and realise now this is why other people’s routines never worked for me.
My house gets dustier when the ac filter needs changing. Thanks for sharing your home cleaning routine.
The only time in my life when I had a dishwasher was when I lived in one certain apartment for about 2 years in my teens. I'm 42 and I've had 40 years with no dishwasher. Don't feel like you have to explain yourself, you're doing fine!
Thank you for sharing your whole house clean with me week . I really enjoyed watching you go through your house to clean it.
Bonjour Shannnon, we don't have a dishwasher either. My back tends to become sore very quickly when there are lots of dishes to wash, but I've noticed that wearing the flattest possible footwear when doing this helps a lot! Even a couple of centimeters less in the sole makes such a big difference. Another tip my chiropractor gave me is to keep my feet wide apart (so as to lower my gravity center) now and then when washing the dishes and ironing. It also helps that my husband often washes the dishes too (and he's much taller than me) :D
What a great idea! Keeping my feet wide apart I am going to try that.
Portable dishwasher! Annoying to store but it was such a help to me before we redid our kitchen. We ran it at night because it has to connect to sink faucet.
Awesome as usual Shannon! My first 10 years of marriage-no dishwasher. I learned to hate doing dishes! After watching this I realize why- it was a 50,s kitchen with low sink and countertop and I’m tall. Sweetie,time to start saving for that remodel! You deserve it!
Thank you Elizabeth! We are saving for sure =) I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Hi Shannon, I’ve just decluttered/sold my big office desk. I’m wonder if you’d make a video on household papers, how you organise, what you keep vs throw away, where you put things to action etc
Hi Shannon loved this ❤ Levi is so cute 🥰 I never had a dishwasher & managed even though we were a family of 9 ! The dishwasher itself needs to be constantly cleaned etc & I found it quicker to just get on with the dishes & pans as they were used - my preference only ❤ You have a lovely clean tidy & organized home Well done & your new bathroom is really nice. Looking forward to seeing new patio furniture after all that hassle 🙄
I just told my husband no more projects for a summer. He is always fixing things that are not always need to be fixed right now and creating extra messes. He is retired and bored a little and so he does the handyman thing. I can't remember a time when he wasn't working on something and I am so tired of it. I think that he realizes that I am dead serious. Even good projects can cause stress.
I would lend him out to the neigbours😂
@@josi4381 I just might do that! lol though secretly I have asked my siblings to have him help out with their projects
My favorite part of this video was your comment about keeping going while you have the momentum! Same for me.
I just decluttered my kitchen counters and one cupboard over the weekend. That and this are motivating to keep going!
That patio furniture story takes the cake. Luckily you have your Mom as a sidekick. Rough trying to do all that by yourself. Btw, I've solved my dusting/vacuuming problem. I've hired cleaning ladies to come in once a month. Saves me from terrible back pain.
Hi Chloe, the patio furniture saga was actually funny since my mom was with me like you said if I was alone it would have been a nightmare lol. If I could have cleaning ladies I would have them just for the bathrooms. That is the one area I don't like cleaning also that sounds like money well spent!
What an ordeal to get your patio furniture. I'm glad you got something you really like and that your mom helped. I'm looking forward to your patio video. We have been having such cool temps, way below our average temp. I am so glad our weather is finally going to be in the 60s this week! My spring bulbs I planted last fall are confused with the cool/cold weather. Lol. It's always a joy to watch your calming and motivating videos, Shannon. Ty! I need to get back to working on my photos, but I should also get cleaning my windows. It's always needed after winter here. Have a wonderful day, Shannon!
I am working in my kitchen a lot with all the cooking, baking and dishes I do. I have anti fatigue mats in front of the sink and the stove and they make a huge difference.
This video helped me motivate and do my spring cleaning today. TY!!
Doing dishes can really feel like forever. But when I finally wipe the sink and look at the watch, whaaaa, it took only 15 minutes, I did all that heap in just 15 minutes *proud*. P.S. I'm thinking about putting some glass cleaner in a travel-size sprinkle bottle and put it in the bathroom cabinet. So I can clean the mirror any time I find it dirty.
Thanks for mentioning you only dust when it needs it. I got tired of dusting every week. I want a clean home but don't want to be a slave to it.
Hi Jane! I feel exactly the same way. I don't see the point of cleaning our home when it's already clean lol. =)
Shannon, Thank you for sharing. I recommend an anti-fatigue mat in front of the sink. It might alleviate the back pain that you're experiencing.
Hi I also have no dishwasher and have the back pain sometimes. So what I do is open up the bottom cabinet and place my foot either one. And it does relieve the pressure.Hope it helps for you also 😊, thank you for all you do. It helps me a lot!!!
I’m so impressed by everyone commenting on getting by without a dishwasher. We were without a dishwasher for two years and I did all the dishes at night, timed it and it took 1 hour each night (without drying it) that’s a days worth of work in a week?! Filling the dishwasher at night and putting it away each day takes 15 minutes a day. The time difference and with my salary, in a year that equals to about 4200 usd. Women’s labor is not free!!!
This is exactly what I think! Throughout the day as we use dishes I try my hardest to clean them right away and let them air dry to save some time. But this is the thing that really wears me out (and probably every other person in the world) I prep and make dinner which can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour and then its straight into doing all the dishes for another hour after dinner. That is only the dishes from dinner. We eat every meal at home so that is about 2 hours every night. My family helps sometimes, but with little kids this is hard because someone has to watch the baby as all this is happening. Anywho I agree that our time is valuable as a woman as you stated. So I was just sharing a real struggle I have with a daily chore that wears me out lol. When we redo our kitchen a dishwasher is high on the list of things I will be investing it lol. If I do the math on what I make per hour when I work I should be paid about $100 each night hahaha
You’re doing an amazing job. The dishwasher must be amongst the last inventions that truly saves time, other devices tend to take our time instead!
I’ve been going through my clothes and now have everything that fits; rest selling or donating. I’ve been working through this over the last few weeks. Cleaning is my weakness; I need to create more routines. Your channel is a motivator.
Honestly, I have a brand new ( never been used) dishwasher in the apartment I rent and I have never used it. I don't have that many dishes and if I rinse the dishes off before sticking it in there, I might as well add the dish liquid to a rag and clean it by hand. I guess that's my logic. Now if I had a house full of kids and more dishes than I do, I'd probably use one.
P.S. I think your kitchen is charming! 😊 ( I love vintage)
I love the 50s kitchen. It's very sad when they go away
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If you got a rubber mat in front of your sink it would help your back tremendously. But if you don't like rugs, some people don't. You can get special slip-on shoes that are wonderful
I know! I just wish it was in better condition. Up close almost every tile is chipped or broken and the sink is completely not functional, the plumber even told us that a dishwasher could not be hooked up because it wouldn't be up to code. =(
@@shannontorrens1 oh well that's too bad well you make it look very nice
Crazy story about your patio furniture!😅
So glad you finally got it home, and you love it!
Your bathroom floor tile complaint reminds me of when my husband and I remodeled our first home’s kitchen. We put in solid white countertops, and I was thinking I had made a big mistake because I could see every single crumb. It hid nothing. My husband said to me “why would you want to hide dirt and grime? Be glad you can see it all!” Boom. New perspective! So I share with you to encourage you that it would be possibly icky to hide hair and funkygunk in your bathroom 😁 not to mention how beautiful they look!
That is very true!
I grew up with white counters, I have white counters now and I absolutely love them. They reflect a lot of light into the room, and you can see when they’re dirty and you can see when they’re clean. And when they are clean they are glorious. That was in the kitchen. But in the last two houses we also have white counters in the bathroom, same thing. Bright and cheerful, and you can see when it’s clean.
I like your house and even the vintage kitchen.
I've only had one dishwasher in my many years of housekeeping.
I don't have a need for one. Seems by the time the dishes are rinsed and prepped for the dishwasher, they could be washed in the same amount of time.
I wash and let them air dry.
Good story on the patio furniture, look forward to seeing the new area.
And...how's that garage organization project going? Ha ha ha
Hi Linda, I agree with the dishes situation until just recently. It was always very easy to keep on top of, I am not sure what changed but now it seems to be out of hand. Maybe it's the kids being able to grab dishes on their own or we are just busier. We are trying to get this patio done and then the garage is on the list. =) I hope you are having a good weekend.
@@shannontorrens1 - kid suggestion that worked for us;
Each kid is assigned a glass; they start each day with their clean glass and use the same one all through the day. After they drink something, "they" rinse it out & leave it by the sink till the next use. End of the day, it gets washed, ready for the next day.
It's their responsibility.
I believe Minimal Mom uses this method and includes their plates, bowls & cups.
Another channel I watch, Nourishing Minimalism, did this with glasses, she took the kids to a thrift store and each choose their own "special" glass.
You have a beautiful house, Shannon 💟
Thank you! 🤗
I love love love your 50s kitchen! I got married in 83', I've never had a dishwasher since. I did grow up with one at my parents' home. It's really not a big deal for me, but for my son, also named Grant and 6'7" 😅, it was for him growing up as it hurt his back to hand wash.
Hi Janetta, that is one reason my Grant won't do all the dishes very often. It kills his back too. Once my boys are a little older it will be their chore to help. =)
Stand a washing up bowl on top of an upturned washing up bowl to raise its level for tall folks, I’m 6ft.
Hi Shannon.....New to your channel and I'm so glad I found you. I LOVE your kitchen just the way it is...sooo pretty. I'm a senior who wishes she could be more minimalist...sigh ! I'm trying. I REALLY need to go through zillions of photos so your video on that gave me lots of ideas. Thanks for you and your mum.....God Bless. Fondly Jody. Alberta, Canada.
Inspirational 😊
I do the same thing with my hand towels. So yesterday I was using the oven and the smoke from it set off the smoke alarm so I had to open the kitchen window. I had to get a step stool to open it and when I looked where the locks are I was shocked at the dust and dirt. I quickly wiped it up. I'm short so I always forget about high places!
Invest in Huck Towels. they leave no lint and they don't leave streaks. cleaning my apt. is much easier and faster.
loved this DITL - so busy with 3 kiddos....but I can see its a labour of love! oh and your home looks amazing! ♥
Good morning Shannon. Glad to see you're doing well. Great video - absolutely inspiring and motivational., bubbly and enthusiastic. Your cleaning and decluttering skills are absolutely impeccable. You really know how to get it done. That being said, don't forget to take some time for yourself this busy Monday of cleaning that house. 😊👍
Hi Shannon, I really loved this video. I too just use a rag and some water for dusting. I also just clean when it’s dirty. I have made so many cleaning lists and never do them. This has worked the best for me. I like my counters clear also.
Shannon what a nightmare of an ordeal trying to get your new patio furniture. I’m so happy that in the end you were able to get a set you love. I am looking forward to seeing your beautiful patio.
Love watching your videos!!
I’m going to go dust my house now😂
I think I will too 😂
Yay! I hope you have a nice weekend =)
Your kitchen is cute!!😊
Thank you Shannon I really enjoyed this video. Your home looks so bright and clean and a calm space to be in. Your story about buying your patio set is hilarious. You guys sure were determined 💪🏽. Looking forward to watching that video.
Good work!
Great video; gave me motivation!
I always am shocked when people refer to having no dishwasher as like living in old times. I know tons of families who don't have the luxury of having a dishwasher.
I myself have only lived in one place with a dishwasher and it wasn't a home I owned.
I guess it just matters where you are from. Everyone that I know has one. I can't think of even one person that doesn't have one 😂
Your bedroom is beautifully simple….inspired.
Just discovered your channel and I really enjoyed it.
❤❤❤ your artwork!
Thank you Jane!
Oh! Tell us what courses you are taking! You’re amazing. Thank you for all the great info and tips🌺
Hi Lisa, I mentioned in a different video that I took a blogging course a few years ago and it changed everything for me to be able to make money from my blog. So now I am taking a course on how to do TH-cam better and soon I would love to learn how to edit better. It's all a learning curve but I just love making videos and filming. I hope you are having a wonderful day!
We have the same "old-type" kithen layout (which makes it unique, like yours), with no dishwasher, and we don't really need one. 😁
Hi Shannon! This video was especially motivating. I appreciate your channel so much & I learn a lot from you. ☺️❤
Thank you Kathleen, I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday =)
❤ VERY NICE AND GREAT SHARING ✨ I LOVED WATCHING YOUR FANTASTIC VIDEOS FROM INDIA ✨ ALWAYS GOOD TO VISIT AGAIN ✨
Thank you for being here =)
We had some tile removed from 2 bathrooms. So much dust we had to wash all our clothes and even the hangers!
Nice family ❤
I don’t have a dishwasher not everyone has one in uk where I’m from wish I did though as we have 4 kids and I wash dishes so many times a day
Just curious…why do u use a table cloth? I feel like the table would be easier to clean without one.
I love to use a tablecloth because it keeps it nice. We use this table for everything all day long. Without it I know there would be a lot of dings and marks from the kids. I also prefer the look of a tablecloth. =)
Getting the big chunks! 😂 I love that!
You know, dust mops are awesome for nap time.
There’s a little tabletop dishwasher that drains right into the sink, I’ve been debating on getting one for my tiny house not sure how well they work😊
Last week I donated 33 pieces of clothing. I have another big box of stuff that we will donate on May 13th. We don't have much to give away but I try to find stuff as a hobby.
I love your sandals. Where did you get them and what brand are they? Thanks!
Those are sketchers. =) I needed more foot support lately.
Why not use a countertop dishwasher? You can now get one for less than $200. I bought a specialized one for $800 five years ago and it's still my most prized possession.
We dress the same, I have those exact tennis shoes and love wearing a colored T-shirt, jeans or shorts and tennis shoes. I like your sandals too. Where did you get them and what brand are they?
Those sandals are from Sketchers, I was looking for something with more support than my flip flops. =)
@@shannontorrens1 haha I knew it! I feel like I buy all my shoes there.
I don't have a dishwasher, 15 years ago I had one. You still have to wash the dishes before putting them in so it makes no sense to me.
I see that you have tiled counter tops just like I do. How do you keep the grout clean on a daily basis? Sure there are grout cleaning tools but that is a once in a while thing and doesnt keep it clean on a regular basis.
Hi Rebecca, I wish I had an answer! Our kitchen is so old that there is actually missing grout and I have tried to redo the grout several times, but it all just washes out again. In my last house though I was able to bleach the grout and it turned out nice and white! I would just spray some bleach on the grout line, let it sit for a while then use a scrubbing brush to scrub it and then wash it off with soap and water =)
Hi Shannon
Thank you so much for your videos- they are so helpful. Wanted to ask where you got the plant pot and holder on top right or tv and what plant 🌱 name is the one one on lower right or Tv. They are so pretty.
Hi Amy all the pots are from Home Goods, I always find really good deals there on pots. The plant is Pothos, they grow really fast and are super easy to keep alive.
Shannon would this help to wash your dishes. Place a hot, sudsy dishpan on top of the counter to wash the dishes, then rinse them in the sink. You would be bending over only half of the time.
That's a really good idea!
My mom always made her bed! Myself...nope never got there😂
Have you tried removing your shoes while doing dishes?? It makes a real difference to my back as I’m then a little shorter!
Hi Sally, I was doing that but I have had some issues lately with my feet hurting pretty bad so I have bought some very supportive tennis shoes to try to help with that. I hope you are having a good weekend.
I have a GE portable dw, but ATLEAST get an anti fatigue mat for sink area?!
That is a good idea! I have seen those mats but I was unsure if they actually work. I bought some really supportive shoes because my feet were really hurting me lately.
I am always dusting...as I live in the desert. Comes with the territory. BTW, you have a dishwasher, you and your family. I have a dishwasher but sometimes with small loads, I just hand wash.
Hi Samantha, I am thinking more and more that I am going to get more strict with the wash your own dish right after using it. Haha I hate nagging all the time, but it would be a lot easier if everyone could wash. My oldest should be ready soon, he can almost reach everything.
@@shannontorrens1 For your eldest child, I fully agree. He's at an age to do the dishes, take out trash, etc. Maybe even learn how to clean the bathroom.
We are currently working towards that, we have some issues with concentration but we are slowly adding chores.
My day is going lazily 😑 I’m lounging on the couch with one of my labs and daughters chihuahua ❤ I REALLY need to be decluttering my master bedroom… I don’t have any motivation today 😢
Hi Libby, maybe a day off is what is needed =) I hope you enjoy the rest.
I dnt have a dish washer either lol
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Thank you for this video. It's definitely inspiring me to dust. May I ask what state you're in? I'm in northern California. 😊
She's in California also, not sure what area.
Hi Tina, I live in Southern Ca. =) The weather is finally very warm here.
I thought I picked up on California in another video ❤️ that's why I asked. Love CA!
Your house might be dusty if you haven’t had you air ducts cleaned. I used to live in a 1927 built house and it was always dusty. Like a couple hours after dusting I would see dust again. Had the air ducts cleaned and the house barely got dusty even after a couple of weeks.
why didnt they sell you the display set XD dang
They actually said they would sell it to us but it was already damaged in quite a few places and there wasn't any discount. I didn't want to start out with a damaged set.
I don’t think a dishwasher is necessary, the dishes come out no so clean anyways.
You look so cute!!!
Thank you!
Shannon, you look Super Slim!
Thanks Carolyn, I have recently cut out sugar from my diet so I think that could be helping =)
@@shannontorrens1 Oc, you didn't need to lose any, but I can see you've gone to another level.
Well if your husband is refusing to help with the dishwasher because “it would be wasting his time and energy” maybe he should be the one doing the dishes …
Haha That is the best thing I have ever heard LOL
@@shannontorrens1 actually it was not a joke. You are in a moment of life when the dishwasher would be most needed and you agree to waste your energy and time, I wonder if he sees that.
@lunahelena5329 no I know it's not a joke but its still funny. My husband literally works 24 hours a day on our home or at his job. He is rarely sitting down. Also I am the reason he took out the old one he wanted to replace it, but at the time there were a whole host of reasons why I preferred the cupboard space. also, we thought we would be redoing our kitchen sooner than we are. So this is why he doesn't want to do anything else with the kitchen right now. Also he does help with the dishes when I ask, but usually, he is working when I am doing them. I in no way wanted it to look as if he is sitting doing nothing as I am doing everything, he works very hard for us.
@@shannontorrens1 oh I see. It sounded a bit different in the video, thx for the explanation :)
Over the last year I have had so many people ask why and it's hard to explain in detail in a video. But I am very lucky that my husband really does appreciate my hard work and I appreciate his =) But I did tell him your first comment and he did laugh, he said why don't I come out and help with the yard (he is currently redoing our backyard). Hopefully we will get to the kitchen sooner than later. I hope you have a nice Mother's Day Weekend =)