It’s true! I never knew how much of a negative impact having so much clutter was on my mental health until I got rid of it. The clutter in my house weighed me down emotionally and stopped me from pursuing new things. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts ❤️❤️
My husband is a clutter junkie!! Hellllp! I've put baskets everywhere for his stuff, however, in a matter of days, they're overflowing. Good thing I love him!
@minimalease Random and hobby items. He never puts anything away..not ever!! Luckily for me, he has his mancave. What doesn't get corralled into a basket goes into his room.
@rachelneilson9298 I can relate with you and understand your frustrations. My husband is a hoarder. He has lots of clothing, dressy clothes, boots, shoes, papers and lots of car tools. Our extra bedroom got filled quickly with my husband's stuff. Our living room is my husband's storage closet because there is no where no where else to put the remindar of his stuff. The storage shed is filled to the brim with my husband's car tools. I donate my belongings and shred my papers. I'm able to organize my stuff with what little space is left. It's overwhelming for me to see my home cluttered and unorganized.
This is not the answer you want to hear but it may be your role as his partner to help him put things away. Yin and yang means that you balance each others deficiencies and if you are good at tidying up, then it may be up to you to do so. My husband is the same way but I took the mantle of cleaning and tidying and, although it can be frustrating to feel like everyone is working against you, remember that the cleanliness is your choice and not theirs. My husband, for example, didn't care if it was messy and so I was imposing my values onto him when he is already saddled with his share of responsibilities. Since I have taken it upon myself to be the sole cleaner and tidier, I am happier because I don't wait for someone else to do it and I throw away things I know he won't miss but would never get rid of. In the 5 years I have done this, his habits have improved beyond recognition. He is used to it clean and tidy and now greatly prefers it. He may not do the dishes, but he puts them near the sink (which is incredible from where we were). @@tippymarie
I really liked that you said not to settle for Goodwill items if it's not what you really want and to save a little more to get exactly what would make you happy!
I have friends who have an extensive and valuable art collection - etchings, lithographs, pottery, regional artists, etc. Each piece is attractive, yes, but as a collection I find it overwhelming. Every furniture piece has art centered over it. Every corner has art hung in it. Every surface has several things on it. So much art that I don’t really see and appreciate any of it. So I really appreciate your recommendation to leave some (many?) walls and surfaces bare.
Personally, I go to lengths to get the right frames and matte. It might take an hour to get the right maple frame w the right sage green matte. Looks insanely great, but that route is NOT cheap. 200 for a SMALLER one. But you'll never get an off the rack result for odd sizes or large stuff. Poster frames are GARBAGE. Especially if you know, for a fact, you can't replace it. The right poster frame could be 800 bucks. Custom. I've seen wood and magnets, but not confident they'd work on large items. I like the Japanese stuff when they do it. I also think that nobody else has to like it. If they don't, there's the door and don't let it hit you on the butt on the way out. I have shorter ceilings in a smaller space here, too. So, going smaller art going forward. Recently, I framed an old photo of my 1st dog standard frames didn't fit and a magazine ad w same sage/washed out green of late 60s. They match. I plan to get an ad of my grandmother's asbestos laden flooring: Armstrong 1965 Montina pattern. It's been there since and was VERY strong. Also, fireproof--bonus! Lol. They'd put these laminate chunks in suspension. It's kinda cool, minus the mesothelioma. Same reason I like sparrows: extremely strong and resourceful.
Even interior decorators encourage leaving some wall space empty. They say you need places for the eye to rest, so makes sense you find all the art at your friends’ home too much.
Anything that reduces the amount of cleaning for me is a win.🥰 I’m now at a certain age and as I have an autoimmune disease as well as little energy I am looking to reduce as much as possible so that my home is easy to maintain. The more things you have, the more to clean, the more to maintain, etc. 😩
So true! And I’m right there with you ❤️ I don’t want to waste my life cleaning, especially if it’s things I don’t really enjoy anyway. Thanks so much for sharing
Hahah thanks! My mom have it to me for Christmas and it’s lasting surprisingly long 😍 my daughter also likes to take it in the bath with her and her toys 🤣
That last tip made me think of the 3 in 1 garbage can I wanted. I couldn't find them anywhere (or the one I wanted at least). I looked at the usual place, ikea, home depot, etc. Long story short, I never found it. But one random, day while walking, I see one on the curb being thrown away. I could not believe my eyes. A perfectly working one sitting on the curb being thrown out. Needless to say, I snatched that thing up quick fast😂. The universe certainly has a way of looking out😊.
One thing I realised is that even if you're an avid reader, you don't need to keep and display every single book you've ever read. A few years ago I stopped buying physical books as it became cheaper and easier to store e-books and audio books. I went through my collection and donated most of my books, only keeping the ones that I knew I would return to again and again. I no longer use books as decor and I don't feel like I'm somehow lacking credibility because people can't see all the books I've read.
Wow ❤️ I hear this! When it comes to books I used to use them as decor as well! I’m so lucky now almost everything I want is at our many local libraries
@@minimalease Yes, I also use libraries to borrow e-books and audio books. It's amazing how libraries have transformed in recent years, in keeping with the needs of users. You can borrow so much more than just books.
Same! It was such a radical switch from how I used to decorate but I find having less decor makes my house feel more calm and to me even more put together 😍 thanks for sharing ❤️❤️
Was sorry to hear you had Covid. Hoping you recover soon. 👍I am on a decluttering and organizing journey. This past week I have decluttered and organized underneath both of our bathroom vanities. What surprised me was my husband decluttered his items. Looks much nicer and have some empty space. I am happy with results. Thank you for all the inspiration.
I'm moving house soon and we've done a huge declutter which is great. However, I really don't want our new home to become cluttered. I want visual 'space' and to be able to keep it clean and tidy. These are really useful tips, thank you!
I also struggle sometimes thinking my house looks more ‘put together’ with more pictures on the walls etc…..they also cover up all the holes I’ve put in the walls over the years 🙄. However, I really love the calm, empty spaces and generally having less stuff on my walls and in my house x
The big mirror in my hallway upstairs is there mainly because of 2 big holes 🤣 so I totally get that! Downstairs I ended up finally patching the holes and repainting which was so annoying but it definitely stops me from doing that again!
I adhere to a lot of these declutterring ideas, I live alone so it’s easier for me. My countertop is long and bare except for one small piece of beautiful driftwood on one end and two items on the other, not one appliance. I have lots of bare walls and am not a big fan of art anyway so hardly have any. I do have one of the big round mirrors from IKEA in my living room and my TV on the center wall, that’s it! Visual or object clutter hurts my head lol. I constantly get rid of items around my house not in use, usually have a bag in the closet for good will items as well. Thanks for the tips!
Why not put a limit on it? My dogs had 8,000 toys until I had them all in one place and noticed it Maybe ask for books or experiences w your kids as gifts? Like: please give a book you loved as a kid. A bargain for Frances is one of mine. Or teach a kid a valuable thing. I talked to a kid about math and told them, you only need to know compound interest. That means you have a dollar, invest it, and in 10 years, you'll have 2.00. Or how to build stuff, cut wood, fix basic things like a toilet or put a shower head in. Don't give junk for gifts/favors. Either. Give cookies or something small, like matchbox cars. Teach a kid how to sew or let them read for you. Or read for your dog. No batteries allowed. Maybe wood toys. They're also way less jarring visually. Most kids would be a billion times better off losing the expectations of gimme gifts. I'd give my kids books, craft supplies and important skills all day long, tho. Fimo clay is a fun thing to do together. Look up Angie Scarr's mini food books. Use the backs of plates, not on stuff you eat on.
Omg just watched you video and I soooo related!!! It’s like you were talking to me only lol. Just finished the declutter of the small kitchen and love it so much more!!! Working on the bedroom next. 😘
usually i don't comment coz i'm pretty picky but about the sink -- i do the same after each meal -- it SHOULD be clean and empty, you washbasin is amazing really minimalistic as well as your kitchen, i even print screened those nice looks) oh and I must admit that the idea oа getting rid of useless plates is cool I use 3 plates and a bowl, that's it)
Is the interior designer Caroline Winkler? I remember her saying that. I love her videos! I am traveling in an RV currently, but still need these reminders. Thanks!
I love that you found what works for you for your home. So important. That will be different for each person and their particular space. My body automatically does any remaining dishes at night. Others are rinsed and placed in the dishwasher after using. The exception is we use the same cup or glass throughout the day.
I have nothing on my walls expect for one huge a1 poster of me hugging my youngest in a vulnerable moment that somebody took. I love it. I might put up 2 more a1 size photo frames with pictures. I have the means, just not enough photos lol. I have nothing on my counters expect a kettle. On the fridge I have a few things.
One of the most important means for me to reduce visual clutter is to make sure that my dishes are washed, dried and put away immediately after I am done eating. Countertops are washed down and the stove top is cleaned and cleared of pots and pans and the sink basin is cleaned. If I drink coffee (it's decaf) in the evening, I make sure that my coffee cup is washed and put in a cupboard before I go to bed.
I'm wondering what the purpose is for keeping hand sanitizer by the sink, since hand sanitizer is made for use when water is not available. Such as in your car or to keep in your purse when you're out and about.
So it’s from my daughter. For better or worse I found she wasn’t always washing her hands and now she’s a bit older she knows she should and how to do it but if she’s in a huge rush to go back to playing I tell her at least use the hand sanitizer 🤣 it’s not perfect but it’s a compromise for now.
I loved your video…very helpful! I also LOVE your dangling clear quartz earrings and wanted to know where you got them. It looked like they were made using silver. Is that correct and is it sterling silver? Thanks!😊
I am downsizing for the third time because as we aged we went a little smaller. Then my husband passed away and I moved closer to my kids and smaller again. Now I am showing signs of aging and keeping up so my daughter wants me no more than 5 minutes from her. She lives in a neighborhood of big homes so we went to an upscale mobile home park nearby. It is on the same lake they live on but not more than two miles from her. We are in Florida on the gulf side. My house I’m leaving had a canal that goes right into the gulf but this will have a lake view. I am going to have a hard time with my art collection because we collected it over years. I may have to store some and change it out over time. I’ll get a golf cart so I won’t have to drive much. I am having it all painted soft white on the inside so changing color from room to room won’t interrupt the visual flow. The two things I won’t give up are paintings and books. My husband and I collected but I have a little extra room that is going to be the book room. I noticed you don’t have rugs. Is that intentional? I am putting in lux vinyl since I am on water and my family kayaks and boats. All easy to clean surfaces and same floor in every room😮. Love the items in a tray. I am getting rid of most of my cookware because I don’t cook big anymore. What about curtains?
First off, I'm so sorry for your loss and I am so glad you have what sounds like such a supportive and loving family ❤️ I don't have rugs with my two dogs its very hard for me to keep them clean and the one rug I do have upstairs is more like a small runner that is washable so my small dog can hop up on the bed at night. I know you said you are starting to age (like all of us 🤣) and my grandfather is in his 80's he fell last year because of a rug catching his foot and broke a hip (so just something to think about) I do have curtains because I hate cleaning blinds. The ones I get are usually light because I really enjoy waking up with the sun and letting in a lot of natural light during the day (just my personal taste) ❤️❤️ I hope you have a safe move and enjoy your next adventure! Thanks for sharing!!
@@minimalease Thank you. My son lives out of state but comes every other month for a week and will be here for the move. My daughter lives about 15 miles away so her plan is to move one room at a time and get everything put away then go back for another so we don’t have a house of boxes, thankfully. Mind clutter paralyzes us. I am 76 and I woke up every morning thinking about my life and thanking God because both of my kids are grown and have made a success of their lives and all of the grandkids kids are headed the same direction. They also get along and have fun when they are together. We never have pictures because no one thinks to get their phones out. For the past two years, Covid and inflation along with the problems around the world have turned everything in our lives upside down. I am now having panic attacks and not leaving my house if I don’t have to. I am so happy to find you because you have practical ideas without going totally minimalist. I hope you don’t mind me asking questions. My new place was a gut job and the last time I saw it it didn’t have walls😂
When you have so few dishes it’s really not a bother, for someone like me whose brain is always on hyperdrive it slows me down. To each there own I always say, one shoe never fits all. Thanks for watching
Do you have any suggestions for bookcases? I have loads of books, a full bookcase. I couldn’t get it down to 3 pieces per shelf and I don’t have the storage to put the books elsewhere. Thanks
I like to think of books as “projects” each book is going to take time and effort to get through. If you have books on the shelf that you don’t have the bandwidth to read right now let those go first. See if you can find a little library in near by neighborhoods or donate to the library where so many others can enjoy them ❤️ that always helps me donate books when I know someone else can enjoy them too. Try playing some decluttering games. Just some of my thoughts ❤️❤️ good luck friend!
I agree with your advice to stop settling. However, my husband (of 42 years) is a total cheapskate and rarely agrees to buy brand new furniture. Consequently, I have been forced to make the best of it by getting most of my household stuff from thrift and antique stores. :(
I am really cheap but I realized it was really costing me so much more to buy a bunch of cheap stuff I didn’t really like and then move it all around my house until I finally got rid of it 🤦🏼♀️ now I still look for a deal but I don’t just buy anything it has to be just what I’m looking for so it means it takes me a lot more time which is good because it makes me really think about what I want for that space. Good luck on your journey friend ❤️❤️
I’m selling my house and removing all my ornaments means I can dust everything easier I have a house inspection today I have dusted and my Roomba is vacuuming while I eat my breakfast before I do the dishes
@@minimalease moving into a motorhome and traveling Australia so decluttering a must I have my clothes down to 76 items including handbags, socks and bathers and shoes it’s my family history I’m putting on my ancestry account that is my problem and my sentimentals
Do you have a specific paper clutter video or email clutter? I’m going through piles. I keep too much paper and I just found handouts like “your teachers favorite things” from my daughters school for the last few years for parents to know for TA days, etc. I think it was nostalgia? I thought you would like that example of what I’m finding. 😂
For my daughter I have one small hat box for all her baby stuff and now I have a book I keep that has pages and a paper size folder for every year. I keep the things that evoke a lot of memories. I've taken pictures of a lot of the things I wasn't sure about getting rid of or like when it came to cards or books people have wrote things in for me I would just keep that one part that had the writing and get rid of the rest of the book or card. Paper clutter is hard ❤️
when someone gives me something I feel like I am the ambassador of finding it the right home. I will tell them how much I appreciate their thoughtfulness and kindness. If they ask about it again I’ll kindly say how it didn’t work for me but I found someone who could really use it ❤️ most people can understand that you cant hold someone to keep your gift but people enjoy giving gifts anyway because giving is a form of love ❤️
Question why do you think [feel] that your kitchen is small? You are so so right we are all different. Thank God. So l find the secret is one person who knows where everything lives [hello Mom….hey Mom where is….?] all the stuff in your home lives somewhere [this is your brain]…a book if you want to know where something is look it up this is my solution. This way [when l’m not available] the people that live with you know too eventually we hope, it’s like a computer or google, the book has in information where the item lives and where to put it away, provided people put things back where they belong, it’s a small start😬
Compared to many kitchens you will see on social media and my own friends and families kitchens it is small. Functionally, it works for us but I do wish we had some kind of designated pantry for food. Thanks for watching 😍
We are working on moving it down we have to move the hardware behind the tv but I really enjoy looking at the shelves and I think they would look unbalanced if I took just the bottom one down. Of course just my opinion and thanks for sharing yours ❤️
That's interesting. I really like the empty shelves. Since they're so nice and the plants roam, it looks empty without looking bare. I thought a tv alone in the center would look... unfinished? Idk
I LOVE empty spaces!!! 1 (although small) wall in my living room is empty and 2 walls only have almost matching the same color as the wall mirrors! I also have a LARGE empty corner in my living room!!! AND ALL OF MY WALLS in my bedroom are completely empty plus 2 corners are empty!!!! Only things in there are my Cal King sized bed, 1 bed side table, kitty bed and kitty bowls and toys!!!! (Also air filter & humidifier, small trash bin & a few items on top of my bedside table) The things that make it sooooo cozy are the soft cozy PINK microfiber blanket over the white comforter and white sheet & pillow set. I LOVE getting into bed every night AND waking up every morning looking around at my room!!! That's when you know you 'got it right!' for yourself!!! I've also heard of the idea of taking smaller area photos and looking at the PHOTO for what do I like vs looking at the IRL area to see what changes you want to make. Somehow we can see the changes we want to make better looking at the photo vs IRL we've gotten blinded by the clutter living with it for so long. But this method works best using a corner or 1 wall/area at a time, NOT a photo of the ENTIRE room, FYI
Yea I think I mentioned, but my husband just bought a new tv and the wall mount that was on the wall was already was too high, he will lower it when he has time. Thanks for watching 👍
Have you noticed how nobody ever says i'm getting over a cold or the flu anymore, the go to word, dare I say buzzword is just 'covid' strange eh. It almost seems fashionable.
I took a test and it was positive for covid.. I would highly recommend not spreading that it’s fashionable it hit me very hard this time and was very painful due to having a high fever and lots of body aches. It’s not something you want to catch
Such a silly comment. There is a test for the flu. There is a test for covid. Anyone who previously was walking around casually saying “I’m getting over the flu” most likely wasn’t. It’s not “fashionable”, it’s just an additional widespread virus for the virus season. Interesting that you are so pressed by which virus people catch. I’d love to see that studied
Walking up to a clean house is à game changer. Opens up your day to do other things.
It’s true! I never knew how much of a negative impact having so much clutter was on my mental health until I got rid of it. The clutter in my house weighed me down emotionally and stopped me from pursuing new things. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts ❤️❤️
My husband is a clutter junkie!! Hellllp! I've put baskets everywhere for his stuff, however, in a matter of days, they're overflowing. Good thing I love him!
What kind of clutter is it? Does he have a lot of hobbies or is it just random things? ❤️
@minimalease Random and hobby items. He never puts anything away..not ever!! Luckily for me, he has his mancave. What doesn't get corralled into a basket goes into his room.
@rachelneilson9298 I can relate with you and understand your frustrations. My husband is a hoarder. He has lots of clothing, dressy clothes, boots, shoes, papers and lots of car tools. Our extra bedroom got filled quickly with my husband's stuff. Our living room is my husband's storage closet because there is no where no where else to put the remindar of his stuff. The storage shed is filled to the brim with my husband's car tools. I donate my belongings and shred my papers. I'm able to organize my stuff with what little space is left. It's overwhelming for me to see my home cluttered and unorganized.
This is not the answer you want to hear but it may be your role as his partner to help him put things away. Yin and yang means that you balance each others deficiencies and if you are good at tidying up, then it may be up to you to do so. My husband is the same way but I took the mantle of cleaning and tidying and, although it can be frustrating to feel like everyone is working against you, remember that the cleanliness is your choice and not theirs. My husband, for example, didn't care if it was messy and so I was imposing my values onto him when he is already saddled with his share of responsibilities. Since I have taken it upon myself to be the sole cleaner and tidier, I am happier because I don't wait for someone else to do it and I throw away things I know he won't miss but would never get rid of. In the 5 years I have done this, his habits have improved beyond recognition. He is used to it clean and tidy and now greatly prefers it. He may not do the dishes, but he puts them near the sink (which is incredible from where we were). @@tippymarie
Omg same!!!!
I really liked that you said not to settle for Goodwill items if it's not what you really want and to save a little more to get exactly what would make you happy!
I used to be so bad about that. I’d just buy anything that was similar but then I’d end up with a bunch of things I didn’t really like 🤣🤦🏼♀️
I have friends who have an extensive and valuable art collection - etchings, lithographs, pottery, regional artists, etc. Each piece is attractive, yes, but as a collection I find it overwhelming. Every furniture piece has art centered over it. Every corner has art hung in it. Every surface has several things on it. So much art that I don’t really see and appreciate any of it. So I really appreciate your recommendation to leave some (many?) walls and surfaces bare.
Thank you so much for sharing this. I’m sure a lot of us feel the same way ❤️
Personally, I go to lengths to get the right frames and matte. It might take an hour to get the right maple frame w the right sage green matte.
Looks insanely great, but that route is NOT cheap. 200 for a SMALLER one. But you'll never get an off the rack result for odd sizes or large stuff. Poster frames are GARBAGE. Especially if you know, for a fact, you can't replace it.
The right poster frame could be 800 bucks. Custom. I've seen wood and magnets, but not confident they'd work on large items. I like the Japanese stuff when they do it.
I also think that nobody else has to like it. If they don't, there's the door and don't let it hit you on the butt on the way out.
I have shorter ceilings in a smaller space here, too. So, going smaller art going forward. Recently, I framed an old photo of my 1st dog standard frames didn't fit and a magazine ad w same sage/washed out green of late 60s. They match. I plan to get an ad of my grandmother's asbestos laden flooring: Armstrong 1965 Montina pattern. It's been there since and was VERY strong. Also, fireproof--bonus! Lol. They'd put these laminate chunks in suspension. It's kinda cool, minus the mesothelioma. Same reason I like sparrows: extremely strong and resourceful.
Even interior decorators encourage leaving some wall space empty. They say you need places for the eye to rest, so makes sense you find all the art at your friends’ home too much.
Anything that reduces the amount of cleaning for me is a win.🥰 I’m now at a certain age and as I have an autoimmune disease as well as little energy I am looking to reduce as much as possible so that my home is easy to maintain. The more things you have, the more to clean, the more to maintain, etc. 😩
So true! And I’m right there with you ❤️ I don’t want to waste my life cleaning, especially if it’s things I don’t really enjoy anyway. Thanks so much for sharing
Me too. Cleaning is exhausting for me, & I don't see the point in wasting what little energy I have moving, cleaning, dusting, replacing THINGS!
That bunny soap is so cute! If I had it I would never use it. 😂
Hahah thanks! My mom have it to me for Christmas and it’s lasting surprisingly long 😍 my daughter also likes to take it in the bath with her and her toys 🤣
Yes.. I find empty walls are calming now. Love your dogs and your home looks really nice and easy to cleean!
Thanks so much 🤗❤️
That last tip made me think of the 3 in 1 garbage can I wanted. I couldn't find them anywhere (or the one I wanted at least). I looked at the usual place, ikea, home depot, etc. Long story short, I never found it. But one random, day while walking, I see one on the curb being thrown away. I could not believe my eyes. A perfectly working one sitting on the curb being thrown out. Needless to say, I snatched that thing up quick fast😂. The universe certainly has a way of looking out😊.
I love when that happens!! Thanks for sharing! 😍❤️❤️
One thing I realised is that even if you're an avid reader, you don't need to keep and display every single book you've ever read. A few years ago I stopped buying physical books as it became cheaper and easier to store e-books and audio books. I went through my collection and donated most of my books, only keeping the ones that I knew I would return to again and again. I no longer use books as decor and I don't feel like I'm somehow lacking credibility because people can't see all the books I've read.
Wow ❤️ I hear this! When it comes to books I used to use them as decor as well! I’m so lucky now almost everything I want is at our many local libraries
@@minimalease Yes, I also use libraries to borrow e-books and audio books. It's amazing how libraries have transformed in recent years, in keeping with the needs of users. You can borrow so much more than just books.
totally agree. Did that 2 years ago when I moved. I have less than 50 books? And they're out of sight.
I really like how luxurious your home looks. I also like your earrings!
Wow thanks so much!! 😍
I’m loving having clear walls now and empty counter space.
Same! It was such a radical switch from how I used to decorate but I find having less decor makes my house feel more calm and to me even more put together 😍 thanks for sharing ❤️❤️
Was sorry to hear you had Covid. Hoping you recover soon. 👍I am on a decluttering and organizing journey. This past week I have decluttered and organized underneath both of our bathroom vanities. What surprised me was my husband decluttered his items. Looks much nicer and have some empty space. I am happy with results. Thank you for all the inspiration.
That’s amazing 🤩 my husband and I are going to do a Q&A video soon about how we do minimalism together even though he’s not a minimalist ❤️
👍 We recently painted our living room and it was nice having it super minimal while it lasted!
What color did you choose??
@@minimalease, since my flat is small, I chose white
Caroline Winkler is who I heard talking about corral your items together on a tray 🙌
Thanks so much for sharing!!
Have to admit, I HATE trays! More crap to dust. Rarely use them.
I'm so happy to have found you! You say everything I say and give the best ideas to this minimalist ❤ Grazie!
Thank you so much!! Thanks for watching and welcome 🤗
That empty space quieting your brain thing is so true 👍🏻
I’m not sure how I lived with so much decor on all my walls for so many years 🤦🏼♀️😂
I'm moving house soon and we've done a huge declutter which is great. However, I really don't want our new home to become cluttered. I want visual 'space' and to be able to keep it clean and tidy. These are really useful tips, thank you!
Thanks so much for sharing!! Good Luck on your move ❤️❤️
I also struggle sometimes thinking my house looks more ‘put together’ with more pictures on the walls etc…..they also cover up all the holes I’ve put in the walls over the years 🙄. However, I really love the calm, empty spaces and generally having less stuff on my walls and in my house x
The big mirror in my hallway upstairs is there mainly because of 2 big holes 🤣 so I totally get that! Downstairs I ended up finally patching the holes and repainting which was so annoying but it definitely stops me from doing that again!
I cleaned out a bag of personal belongings in between watching your decluttering videos! ❤
That’s awesome 👏 😍 that makes me so happy 😃
I adhere to a lot of these declutterring ideas, I live alone so it’s easier for me. My countertop is long and bare except for one small piece of beautiful driftwood on one end and two items on the other, not one appliance. I have lots of bare walls and am not a big fan of art anyway so hardly have any. I do have one of the big round mirrors from IKEA in my living room and my TV on the center wall, that’s it! Visual or object clutter hurts my head lol. I constantly get rid of items around my house not in use, usually have a bag in the closet for good will items as well.
Thanks for the tips!
Feel better, Becky!! 💙 I hope you get better in no time
I just got a prescription so hopefully will finally be done with this soon! Thanks so much ❤️❤️
Good advice! It’s hard to do a lot of these things with kids. I find that my kid has so much stuff that I’m getting rid of my stuff to compensate.
Kids do make it complicated I try to just keep my daughters toys to her room it’s helped me to not always have them all around the house.
Why not put a limit on it? My dogs had 8,000 toys until I had them all in one place and noticed it
Maybe ask for books or experiences w your kids as gifts?
Like: please give a book you loved as a kid. A bargain for Frances is one of mine. Or teach a kid a valuable thing. I talked to a kid about math and told them, you only need to know compound interest. That means you have a dollar, invest it, and in 10 years, you'll have 2.00.
Or how to build stuff, cut wood, fix basic things like a toilet or put a shower head in.
Don't give junk for gifts/favors. Either. Give cookies or something small, like matchbox cars. Teach a kid how to sew or let them read for you. Or read for your dog.
No batteries allowed. Maybe wood toys. They're also way less jarring visually.
Most kids would be a billion times better off losing the expectations of gimme gifts. I'd give my kids books, craft supplies and important skills all day long, tho.
Fimo clay is a fun thing to do together. Look up Angie Scarr's mini food books. Use the backs of plates, not on stuff you eat on.
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Omg just watched you video and I soooo related!!! It’s like you were talking to me only lol. Just finished the declutter of the small kitchen and love it so much more!!! Working on the bedroom next. 😘
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Very good advice! I find I have many of the ideas you spoke of. I'm glad I heard it from you, it's affirming! Thanks!
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Thank You! Love your channel!👍
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usually i don't comment coz i'm pretty picky but about the sink -- i do the same after each meal -- it SHOULD be clean and empty, you washbasin is amazing really minimalistic as well as your kitchen, i even print screened those nice looks)
oh and I must admit that the idea oа getting rid of useless plates is cool
I use 3 plates and a bowl, that's it)
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Is the interior designer Caroline Winkler? I remember her saying that. I love her videos!
I am traveling in an RV currently, but still need these reminders. Thanks!
Yea that might have been her! Wow your traveling in an RV! How is that going?? Sounds exciting 👏😍
I love that you found what works for you for your home. So important. That will be different for each person and their particular space. My body automatically does any remaining dishes at night. Others are rinsed and placed in the dishwasher after using. The exception is we use the same cup or glass throughout the day.
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Hi Becky, Get well soon!!❤ Great video I found it very helpful for my minimalist journey Thank you.
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I have nothing on my walls expect for one huge a1 poster of me hugging my youngest in a vulnerable moment that somebody took. I love it. I might put up 2 more a1 size photo frames with pictures. I have the means, just not enough photos lol. I have nothing on my counters expect a kettle. On the fridge I have a few things.
That sounds so sweet and peaceful ❤️ thanks for sharing 😍
Kudos to you and thanks for being a teacher ♥
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Thanks for all the great tips. I love your wood kitchen counter tops. Also your shoes you were putting away, what brand are they? They are so cute!
Thanks!! My shoes were bear paw brand it’s like a cheaper Ugg but I really like them 😍
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I’m so glad ❤️ thanks for watching!
One of the most important means for me to reduce visual clutter is to make sure that my dishes are washed, dried and put away immediately after I am done eating. Countertops are washed down and the stove top is cleaned and cleared of pots and pans and the sink basin is cleaned. If I drink coffee (it's decaf) in the evening, I make sure that my coffee cup is washed and put in a cupboard before I go to bed.
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Great tips thanks. Just love your dog. So like mine❤
Aww thanks! Our two dogs are hilarious they love being on TH-cam 🤣
Just found your channel. I loved the video and of course subscribed. 👍😃
Thanks so much!! Welcome to our little community 😍
Great video!
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Aww thanks so much friend❤️
I'm wondering what the purpose is for keeping hand sanitizer by the sink, since hand sanitizer is made for use when water is not available.
Such as in your car or to keep in your purse when you're out and about.
So it’s from my daughter. For better or worse I found she wasn’t always washing her hands and now she’s a bit older she knows she should and how to do it but if she’s in a huge rush to go back to playing I tell her at least use the hand sanitizer 🤣 it’s not perfect but it’s a compromise for now.
some great tips! thank you!
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I loved your video…very helpful! I also LOVE your dangling clear quartz earrings and wanted to know where you got them. It looked like they were made using silver. Is that correct and is it sterling silver? Thanks!😊
They are Kendra Scott 😍 I’m not sure probably sterling silver but they don’t bother my sensitive ears
@@minimalease Thank you very much! I look forward to watching more of your videos. You have a new fan!
Where did you get those wood shelves with black brackets? 😊
My husband made them 😍 wood we stained and brackets from Amazon
I am downsizing for the third time because as we aged we went a little smaller. Then my husband passed away and I moved closer to my kids and smaller again. Now I am showing signs of aging and keeping up so my daughter wants me no more than 5 minutes from her. She lives in a neighborhood of big homes so we went to an upscale mobile home park nearby. It is on the same lake they live on but not more than two miles from her. We are in Florida on the gulf side. My house I’m leaving had a canal that goes right into the gulf but this will have a lake view. I am going to have a hard time with my art collection because we collected it over years. I may have to store some and change it out over time. I’ll get a golf cart so I won’t have to drive much. I am having it all painted soft white on the inside so changing color from room to room won’t interrupt the visual flow. The two things I won’t give up are paintings and books. My husband and I collected but I have a little extra room that is going to be the book room.
I noticed you don’t have rugs. Is that intentional? I am putting in lux vinyl since I am on water and my family kayaks and boats. All easy to clean surfaces and same floor in every room😮. Love the items in a tray. I am getting rid of most of my cookware because I don’t cook big anymore. What about curtains?
First off, I'm so sorry for your loss and I am so glad you have what sounds like such a supportive and loving family ❤️ I don't have rugs with my two dogs its very hard for me to keep them clean and the one rug I do have upstairs is more like a small runner that is washable so my small dog can hop up on the bed at night. I know you said you are starting to age (like all of us 🤣) and my grandfather is in his 80's he fell last year because of a rug catching his foot and broke a hip (so just something to think about) I do have curtains because I hate cleaning blinds. The ones I get are usually light because I really enjoy waking up with the sun and letting in a lot of natural light during the day (just my personal taste) ❤️❤️ I hope you have a safe move and enjoy your next adventure! Thanks for sharing!!
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Thank you. My son lives out of state but comes every other month for a week and will be here for the move. My daughter lives about 15 miles away so her plan is to move one room at a time and get everything put away then go back for another so we don’t have a house of boxes, thankfully. Mind clutter paralyzes us. I am 76 and I woke up every morning thinking about my life and thanking God because both of my kids are grown and have made a success of their lives and all of the grandkids kids are headed the same direction. They also get along and have fun when they are together. We never have pictures because no one thinks to get their phones out. For the past two years, Covid and inflation along with the problems around the world have turned everything in our lives upside down. I am now having panic attacks and not leaving my house if I don’t have to. I am so happy to find you because you have practical ideas without going totally minimalist. I hope you don’t mind me asking questions. My new place was a gut job and the last time I saw it it didn’t have walls😂
Gracias
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Darling, please please get a dishwashing machine. It is 21 century and time is the most pressures item.😱 love your video
When you have so few dishes it’s really not a bother, for someone like me whose brain is always on hyperdrive it slows me down. To each there own I always say, one shoe never fits all. Thanks for watching
You still have to take time to load and unload dishwasher. And rinse dishes before loading, dry them unloading, etc. I find not having one saves time!
Do you have any suggestions for bookcases? I have loads of books, a full bookcase. I couldn’t get it down to 3 pieces per shelf and I don’t have the storage to put the books elsewhere. Thanks
I like to think of books as “projects” each book is going to take time and effort to get through. If you have books on the shelf that you don’t have the bandwidth to read right now let those go first. See if you can find a little library in near by neighborhoods or donate to the library where so many others can enjoy them ❤️ that always helps me donate books when I know someone else can enjoy them too. Try playing some decluttering games. Just some of my thoughts ❤️❤️ good luck friend!
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You can try flipping the books so you only see the paper side/backside of the books to make them look more cohesive
I agree with your advice to stop settling. However, my husband (of 42 years) is a total cheapskate and rarely agrees to buy brand new furniture. Consequently, I have been forced to make the best of it by getting most of my household stuff from thrift and antique stores. :(
I am really cheap but I realized it was really costing me so much more to buy a bunch of cheap stuff I didn’t really like and then move it all around my house until I finally got rid of it 🤦🏼♀️ now I still look for a deal but I don’t just buy anything it has to be just what I’m looking for so it means it takes me a lot more time which is good because it makes me really think about what I want for that space. Good luck on your journey friend ❤️❤️
I’m selling my house and removing all my ornaments means I can dust everything easier
I have a house inspection today
I have dusted and my Roomba is vacuuming while I eat my breakfast before I do the dishes
That’s awesome! I hope you have a great move!! Thanks for sharing ❤️
@@minimalease moving into a motorhome and traveling Australia so decluttering a must I have my clothes down to 76 items including handbags, socks and bathers and shoes it’s my family history I’m putting on my ancestry account that is my problem and my sentimentals
That sounds amazing! I’ve never been Australia is about 22 hours by plane from me but I’d love to visit someday
I have labs. They'd kill that expensive vac in 5 minutes. Lol. Hair. Much hair.
Do you have a specific paper clutter video or email clutter? I’m going through piles. I keep too much paper and I just found handouts like “your teachers favorite things” from my daughters school for the last few years for parents to know for TA days, etc. I think it was nostalgia? I thought you would like that example of what I’m finding. 😂
For my daughter I have one small hat box for all her baby stuff and now I have a book I keep that has pages and a paper size folder for every year. I keep the things that evoke a lot of memories. I've taken pictures of a lot of the things I wasn't sure about getting rid of or like when it came to cards or books people have wrote things in for me I would just keep that one part that had the writing and get rid of the rest of the book or card. Paper clutter is hard ❤️
What do you recommend doing with gifts from well-meaning friends or family that you don’t need and adds to the clutter, without offending anyone?
when someone gives me something I feel like I am the ambassador of finding it the right home. I will tell them how much I appreciate their thoughtfulness and kindness. If they ask about it again I’ll kindly say how it didn’t work for me but I found someone who could really use it ❤️ most people can understand that you cant hold someone to keep your gift but people enjoy giving gifts anyway because giving is a form of love ❤️
@@minimalease THank you!
Good points.. Anna In Ohio
Thanks Anna! 😍
If that bunny in your bathroom is soap; can you tell me where it's from? I love it! So cute.
Yes it soap 😍 it’s from a little shop in Williamsburg Virginia my mom got it for me for Christmas but it is our favorite 😍
Question why do you think [feel] that your kitchen is small? You are so so right we are all different. Thank God. So l find the secret is one person who knows where everything lives [hello Mom….hey Mom where is….?] all the stuff in your home lives somewhere [this is your brain]…a book if you want to know where something is look it up this is my solution. This way [when l’m not available] the people that live with you know too eventually we hope, it’s like a computer or google, the book has in information where the item lives and where to put it away, provided people put things back where they belong, it’s a small start😬
Compared to many kitchens you will see on social media and my own friends and families kitchens it is small. Functionally, it works for us but I do wish we had some kind of designated pantry for food. Thanks for watching 😍
If I had empty shelves I’d take them down. And move the TV down and make it central.
We are working on moving it down we have to move the hardware behind the tv but I really enjoy looking at the shelves and I think they would look unbalanced if I took just the bottom one down. Of course just my opinion and thanks for sharing yours ❤️
That's interesting. I really like the empty shelves. Since they're so nice and the plants roam, it looks empty without looking bare. I thought a tv alone in the center would look... unfinished? Idk
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Benita Larsson is where you got the tray idea that makes items look less like clutter. She has many good tips and a calming way about her.
Thanks for sharing ❤️
no invisible sky daddy is going to give jack you have to work hard and save its that simple x
Very true, save and get what you really want or need instead of settling for not just right ❤️ thanks for sharing your thoughts!
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Yes only have enough dishes to fill your dishwasher! Any more causes chaos.
Love it!
I LOVE empty spaces!!!
1 (although small) wall in my living room is empty and 2 walls only have almost matching the same color as the wall mirrors!
I also have a LARGE empty corner in my living room!!!
AND ALL OF MY WALLS in my bedroom are completely empty plus 2 corners are empty!!!!
Only things in there are my Cal King sized bed, 1 bed side table, kitty bed and kitty bowls and toys!!!! (Also air filter & humidifier, small trash bin & a few items on top of my bedside table)
The things that make it sooooo cozy are the soft cozy PINK microfiber blanket over the white comforter and white sheet & pillow set. I LOVE getting into bed every night AND waking up every morning looking around at my room!!! That's when you know you 'got it right!' for yourself!!!
I've also heard of the idea of taking smaller area photos and looking at the PHOTO for what do I like vs looking at the IRL area to see what changes you want to make. Somehow we can see the changes we want to make better looking at the photo vs IRL we've gotten blinded by the clutter living with it for so long.
But this method works best using a corner or 1 wall/area at a time, NOT a photo of the ENTIRE room, FYI
OMG we are so so so lost.
Why?
Your TV is too high. :)
Yea I think I mentioned, but my husband just bought a new tv and the wall mount that was on the wall was already was too high, he will lower it when he has time. Thanks for watching 👍
Have you noticed how nobody ever says i'm getting over a cold or the flu anymore, the go to word, dare I say buzzword is just 'covid' strange eh. It almost seems fashionable.
I took a test and it was positive for covid.. I would highly recommend not spreading that it’s fashionable it hit me very hard this time and was very painful due to having a high fever and lots of body aches. It’s not something you want to catch
The media will never let it go away.
Such a silly comment. There is a test for the flu. There is a test for covid. Anyone who previously was walking around casually saying “I’m getting over the flu” most likely wasn’t. It’s not “fashionable”, it’s just an additional widespread virus for the virus season. Interesting that you are so pressed by which virus people catch. I’d love to see that studied
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