Minimalism | Clearing out my storage | Stockholm
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2024
- Minimalism and clearing out my storage here in Stockholm is what this video is about. Also explaining about housing in Stockholm and how there is no rental market but my son Wille managed to get an inner city apartment.
We finally moved all Wille’s stuff that was stored in my storage space in the basement to his own storage space and for the first time in forever these are my own personal belongings that I don’t keep in my actual apartment upstairs.Thanks for subscribing!
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I love how you live, so simple, neat, clean and organized. THank you for sharing
Thank you so much for watching!
Yehey,a new episode to watch.keep them coming.!Take care too.
How sad am I that when I saw you had a new video I got excited & turned my tv off & got a cup of a coffee & sat down on my couch like I was getting ready for a movie!! 🤪🤪 I love decluttering & cleaning & you always give me such great ideas!! Thank you!! Hope you & your family are doing well!! 💙💗💙
I’m so glad you find them worth watching!
Same here. This week I was on a three way call with mom and her sister talking excitedly about how we clean our floors. Yes, we are Swedish American…
That’s so nice that your building has an apartment where guests can stay!
It’s such a great thing when your home isn’t huge.
Your videos always inspire me to keep things simple. Thank you!
Thank you so much for watching them!😊
I love watching others clean up!
Haha!
During these last plus 2 months of corona home time my husband finally decided to organize the tool section in our mud/laundry room. Yeeaaaahhhhh! We had the floor newly tiled, I painted the walls and one cupboard. Last year I organized our cleaning- and laundry supplies. I had too many of them, trying out products due to my allergies. A little more organization here and there, esp. stuff for our dogs. We replaced the old washing machine with a up-to-date one. Now we have such a cool room, that we use so often during the day, yet it is "just" a utility room. My husband laughs at me, when I open the door ever so slowly to take it all in. I truly enjoy it!
Great job! I always make sure my utility and storage looks nice because then I enjoy using and maintaining it!
This has inspired me to clear out some of the junk in my basement that I don't need.
I’m so happy to hear that!
Thanks Benita! It’s always a treat to get a notification for a video from you. 😃 The storage are you have is wonderful!
Thank you so much, I do love it!
Yes!! Thanks again for another fun video, Bonita. I purged and organized my basement a few weeks ago and boy does it look great! You inspire me to live with less and you have me trained to think before I purchase. I love living with less. Your #1 Canadian fan! 🇨🇦❤️
When I watch your videos dear Benita, I feel as though I am watching my own life. I share the same taste as you, I really need order and cleanliness in my life - it's not just that I appreciate them. Disorder and grime make me feel chaotic, I cannot relax. Everything has a place or it's own home as I say to myself and it makes me feel good and relaxed. Life is stressful enough so by making our living spaces minimalistic, orderly and cosy, we can really feel at peace and not feel overwhelmed.
Congratulations to your son managing to get his apartment. Although I live in the countryside and am very happy with nature and the quiet surroundings, there are many advantages to living within the city, especially when we are younger since normally we have to stay there to study or work is there. I lived in the city until I was in my late 40's.
It is interesting to learn about the housing scheme in Stockholm, this is new for me. In many countries in Europe, people often prefer to rent for a variety of reasons. My ex husband is German and although we bought our own home back then in Germany, we never considered renting in spite of the fact that tax for finalising purchasing a home is extremely expensive. There are many, many homes to rent - perhaps more to rent than buy. I can see that for some people, it is more convenient but for me personally, I don't like the idea of paying for someone else's mortgage and not actually being able to own my home.
I always look forward to your videos, please keep them coming. I find your videos very therapeutic and calming. Sending you warmest wishes from Brummana in beautiful Lebanon. 💕🇱🇧
Thank you so much for watching!
Have you ever shown us your son? I'd love to see him sometime. Your videos always inspire me Benita!
Fab ! It looks great . Very therapeutic to clean and tidy the space . You have made a great job of your sons too 🙏🏻
It did feel so good!
Now I feel encouraged to get started too...Thank you, you did a great job. Congratulations!
Have fun! It’s a very satisfying thing!
I love to before (me) and after (me) of your son's storage space!! Always helps to have an organized mom touch 🤣
Haha yes, and he did appreciate it.
Your spaces are my goal when I no longer have children and a grandchild living with me!! Thank you for your videos and motivation.
I’m so glad you enjoy my videos!
Your videos are the best! I am mesmerized by them.
Aww, you’re too sweet, thank you!
My son is in process of buying an house and I cant wait he move is things from my storage.
I’m so exited for him! And you!😉
Interesting to learn about how other countries real estate is regulated. I am surprised about age restrictions there....seems rather discriminatory.
Enjoyed your video as always!
Glad you found it interesting!
It does not seem discriminatory at all. If you’re younger or a student you’re less likely to have money. You’re also more likely to be in school if you’re younger so you need your campus and your shopping centers very close by. You’re more likely to take public transport as again you don’t make as much money. You’re at an economical disadvantage compared to adults with careers and obviously can’t afford to buy a property.
This was uploaded at the perfect time, awesome video!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Oh dear God, just today, I sorted out my 'junk room'; nice to know everyone has one of those and struggles to find homes for all their stuff. New subbie and loving your content. Such a joy to watch. Big hug from Barcelona. 🙂
So happy you enjoyed it!😊
I was waiting for this, prepared breakfast and now I am enjoying your video. LOVE when you organize and clean.
Thank you so much for watching!
New subscriber here from Australia and I’m enjoying watching your catalogue of videos. I was fascinated by the Swedish system of housing. How wonderful that a proportion is saved for young ones. Australian east coast cities and large towns (but esp Sydney and Melbourne) are so ridiculously priced that hardly any under 35 can afford to buy their first home. They are stuck renting or living with parents. It has huge social impacts. I’m enjoying your videos. Thank you 🇦🇺
How exciting for u both! I'm sure u dont mind storing ur sons things... but yay that u've regained ur space again🥳 (for now)
Exactly m, I didn’t mind but I’m happy now that I have it back.
You have such a nice storage area. So neat and clean. You are such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your space with us. ❤️
So much space in there now! And thank you!
I'm so happy to see your video after long. I look forward to the next one.
Thank you so much for watching it!
Great video -- looks like you have a new apartment to organize! Your son is fortunate!
Haha, yes I do get to help him which is so much fun!
Well done. I love the clear plastic storage boxes. You can see what you have in storage.
Yes, clear is the way to go for storage for sure!
As always: Very inspiring. I decluttered my attic a few years ago and gave a lot of things away to a professional declutterer. Cost me some money but I was not able to do it on my own as the attic is on the fourth floor without an elevator and I have no driver's licence not to mention a car obviously. 😁 Then my Mom moved out of our old house after my Dad has died and I took over some wardrobes for storage I still have to put together.... You can always minimize your clutter and maximize your free space. 😉 I am sure when I go through all my stuff I will again have a lot to declutter.
Yes, you sure can!
Love the "Before (me)" and "After ha,ha :)
It was a fun and quick little project😊
Best Wishes to your son. Love seeing you declutter and organise.🤗
Thank you so much, I’ll pass it on!
Love it! So many ideas and inspiration from you. Can't wait the new video!
Thank you so much for watching!
I love it how transparent you are with it where the stuff you get away ends up:) When we moved in to California, we managed to sell all our furniture, tv and so to the next renter in our Berlin apartment:) All the important stuff went to my sons storage. Not so much stuff but slowly that little have found it place in his apartment. We took only our clothes with us and even we are minimalists and not having anything in the storage ( expect Christmas stuff!!!) It feels a lot we have collected to our house in these six years...
Things tend to add up even if you are a minimalist. People give you things, give back things they’ve borrowed and occasionally you do need something for a project and buy it.
Congratulations to your son on his new place, and to you on getting your space back! My tiny spare bedroom was once my craft room, but is now completely full of my grandchildren’s outgrown clothes, toys and baby furniture (as well as my sizeable yarn stash).. I hope my daughter will soon decide whether two children is enough, or whether they should buy a bigger house so that I can have my space back.
Thank you so much!
Love your videos, Benita! They are so motivating!
Thank you so much!
I really miss these videos of yours. You truly inspire me, hope your well xxxxxxxxxxxxx
I’m so happy to bring a bit of inspiration!
I love your videos I could watch all day! I love your accent too 😊
You’re so sweet, thank you!
I can’t believe Wille is 26! That means I’ve been following you (not in a stalker way!) for 10 years, because as I was going through my office a few days ago, I found _365_, and that was 10 years ago! Time flies. I still learn new things from you with each video. 🌷
Thank you for following along for all these years!
Watching your videos always makes me feel like living on my own 🤭 It’s a bit less neat being a minimalist with other people at home ✨💚✨
Oh, yeah, I hear you!
You look so young to have a 25 year old
flufftronable oh my god when talking about a 25 year old I thought it was a boyfriend
@@HopeGrisetocx me too and I didn't even question that, skincare routine needed she looks amazing ❤️
Packing and moving stuff is when we all wish we were more minimalist :) tfs💗 I always enjoy your videos 💗
Haha, yes, my move was quite smooth!
Love watching your vlogs....we are the polar opposites Benita, so I find myself chuckling as I watch......I need you desperately to come and help me..........I did a big purge at the beginning of lockdown, however it’s seems no matter which way I turn there is still stuff......I like having my things around me.....I also live with two black cats and I’m constantly picking up fur and litter, perhaps because yours our outside a lot that makes a difference....the fact that you took the time to choose your place so it would be good for them is lovely....my two would loose their furry minds having a backyard to play in....I live in a condo in downtown Toronto, they are stuck with a window sill and a cat tree..........I just watched your blog from last Christmas and I thought your decorations were lovely.......I also don’t have a tree, but I’m thinking of buying a small evergreen this year.Im amazed at the crafts and diy that you do....three cheers...........Donna in Toronto
Super nice relaxing video🙂💕
I’m so happy you like it!
Wow such an inspiration. Much love from San Diego ☀️
I’m so glad you liked it!
Clear storage boxes are the best. It's clean and you can see what is inside.
Oh, I agree completely! They have to be clear!
Will now tackle cupboard under my stairs - tidy but needs just a few tweaks - you inspire thank you
I’m so happy to hear that!
Just what I needed haha. Super helpful and inspiring too :D
Glad you liked it!
Good storage 🌻
Lovely video and so much inspiration, as usual!
So glad you enjoyed it!
I just love your videos, having a flat + outside space, but no cat, unfortunately (not allowed). I find my mind has been de-cluttered and am aiming for a lot of your ideas.
I feel like if I lived alone my space would be a lot like your. However my husband liked to acquire things... he is very much of the “but we might need it later” mindset. Which I won’t lie has come in handy a few times.
My ex husband was the same 😂
Storage is a foreign concept for me now. It has taken me 20+ years to declutter. I was aiming for minimalism but have maximalist tendencies so now I am aiming for essentialism in the hope to achieve minimalism.
Peter Walsh, an Australian declutter 'guru', says to have your cupboards no more than 80% full and your surfaces 80% empty. #goals
Love Peter Walsh‼️ what's he up to nowadays?
Lovely videos Benita,thank you so much.
Thank you so much for watching them!
How did you know that I needed this right now?
So happy to hear it’s useful!
Think many of us all over the world are sorting, cleaning and organizing during this quarantine time🤗
Yes, lots of that going on I’m sure!
came back and watched again for more brilliant tips xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
So glad you enjoyed it!
I wish my 25 year old son would come and get his crap errr I mean precious belongings out of my loft so I can get it cleaned and sorted out. Great video as ever
Haha, I totally understand!
Wow so inspiring. love the big change in willi's storage space - makes me want to go to ikea and buy a ton of plastic bins except they are still closed here (sigh). i will never be a minimalist like you but each time i see your decluttering you inspire me. i am in the throes of unpacking after two moves in 18 months and now organizing books and then china - and am working on letting go .. but sadly i am a good organizer and so can always find a place for what i want to keep !
Two moves in 18 months is a lot of moving!
@@BenitaLarsson yup . previously i was in a rental for 12 years (Irvington) and before that one 15 years (Park Slope). At the Irvington apt i had a back door to a patio and a yard which i turned into a secret garden. i will never get over the loss of that garden when the landlord asked me to move because they wanted my apartment. sigh
Love your Channel, I've been a long time blog subscriber and Instagram follower. I can't believe Your son is 26? It feels like he just graduated 2 years ago and you were setting up his apartment on instagram. My goodness that went quickly. All the best to him on his new home. 💙
Time flies when you’re having fun!
Inspiring! Minimalist! Letting go must feel so good!
It felt SO good!🙌🏻
You and your abilities be a minimalist are amazing! Love the bird lamps! If you ever want to sell, let me know! Have a great day Benita!
Thanks, I’ll keep that in mind!
Hi from California, you have inspired me to adopt a more minimalist wardrobe 👍🏼
I’m so happy you found a bit of inspiration!
Great organization tips and tricks.
Thank you so much!
I love your videos!!!!
Good job it so really nice
Another fantastic video, thank you. 😊
Thank you for watching it!
You are such an inspiration for me! :-) greetings from Poland!
Aww, you’re so sweet!
Thank you but I wish you posted videos every day (which of course is TOTALLY unrealistic). Still, I feel like I'm catching up with an old friend when I watch your videos!
Aww, you’re so sweet!
Bet that feels good.
Oh, it felt SO good!
Awesome as always!
Thank you so much!
👍Wonderful!
TFS - I would love the storage area where the book shelves are at. If I have limited storage that’s all I use. If I have more, guess who is in trouble. Lol
Yeah, the trick is to not fill the space just because you have it 😂
You should do a video on Willes new apartment!!! Where did you buy the muji drawer?
Quite a few have asked for a tour and he's agreed but I want to let him get settled before I arrive on his doorstep with my gear :)
I bought the drawers in the Muji shop here in Stockholm many years ago.
Muji things only come from a
Muji shop 😄😄😄😄
Thank you! I don't think there's a muji shop near me. So I have to find an online muji shop then.
@@BenitaLarsson I understand. It takes time to settle in💕I've been in my place for 4 years and it's still work in progress
The box at 9:05 looked surprised at the mess too 😉
😂
Hi Benita, as always, it's a lovely gift to see that you've put another video up - especially in these trying times. Congratulations to Wille, his apartment sounds wonderful!
His apartment is beautiful! And thank you!
I find very interesting The guest acomodation in The building. How does it function?
Thank you for your videos! really enjoying them....Benita, any chance you could shed some light on how the 'guest apartment' scheme works for the apartment owners of the building pls....really curious)) many thanks
There’s a small studio apartment that we can rent for a small fee for a few days in a row. We book digitally and clean it ourselves after we used it.
@@BenitaLarsson thank you for your reply! What a great idea it is: practical, convenient for everyone and so easy! Oh well, one more brownie point goes to Scandi way of living))
Hi Benita, firstly I just want to say I love love love your channel, thanks for putting the effort in. I used to follow your blog years ago so was so thrilled when I found this, I’ve been binge watching!
Some, I hope, constructive criticism. I notice that in the last several videos you started putting advertisements in the middle. I’m really disappointed by this as your videos have such a peaceful and beautiful flow and vibe about them. It can be very jarring to suddenly have an ad blasting at you.
I know it’s a great way for you make some income so I understand but personally I always try and let the Ads run at the start and end because I know it helps and I appreciate your work, I always skip the middle ones quickly and get so frustrated by them. It’s such a shame to ruin the peacefulness.
Anyway, thanks again and I hope you are safe and well. I look forward to more vlogs from you 😊
Carrie
Mmmmm, that very happy music accompanying this video, coincidence? Happy dance there XD I know how you feel, my attic and shed won't be cleared out any time soon though. This government has neglected the housing market for more then 15 year creating a housing problem that won't go anywere near soon. My children won't be able to buy a house or rent one without going in debt for inmensly high amount. There's no afforable renting in any of the big cities anymore and no house to buy for a modest income. Such a pity. I am so happy for your son he has a place in the inner city.
I’m SO happy for Wille and his apartment. While he has a great well paying job he would still have had trouble getting a mortgage so this was such a blessing!
First! Congrats to both
Thank you so much!
Hello from TURKEY benita 💗💖
Hello!👋🏻👋🏻
My mom said that one thing she wants us to do before she dies is go through her storage unit where all 5 of us have been holding stuff. I've been pretty good in recent years, liberating my my musical instruments and getting rid of boxes left over from university, but my 4 siblings (3 of whom don't live in the same city) need to get on it lol
Also, Mom read that book "The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning" by Margareta Magnusson, and now says that if we don't help her in her quest to accomplish a good "death cleaning'" by going through the storage unit, she will come back and haunt us LOL
PS: Loved seeing you use the old packing papers to keep up your boots! I use the tubes from the middle of old wrapping paper rolls to keep up mine haha!
Ah, yes the Swedish death cleaning! You will be haunted if you don’t get organized 😂
two thumbs up, again for the soothing and inspiring experience of watching this now. if i had three or more thumbs, they would be all up for this! recently done some re-organizing myself, and what an exhausting but rewarding thing to do, i don't have much stuff but still there are many ways to 'curate' them, like playing lego.
Thank you so much!
Another great video! Thank you :)
Thank you so much for watching!
Hello there, I really love watching your videos! Your voice is very soothing 😊 btw, may I know what kind of font that you use in this video where you write “beddings” and etc? I am currently looking for some handwriting letter fonts and I really liked the one that you used :) also, greetings from Indonesia! ❤️
I use Alexander Lettering!
You speak very well
Nice video! Very interesting!
So glad you liked it!
Congratulations! You must be over the moon having being able to get an apartment, specially when it's so difficult 👏👏👏 I bet you were glad to get those boxes out your storage, all that space!!! Haha you made me laugh with the note 'before (me)' and after. Those clear boxes will help him see what's inside if he needs anything without having to move or open them one by one. Very good idea for things in storage. Is your son a minimalist? Do you think he'll go through all his things as you do? A tip to keep long boots straight up, (its not mine I saw it on tv on a DIY program) you can put in each one a litre or 2 litre plastic bottle in them upside down. For it to look nicer, the bottles can be covered with material. We don't buy those bottles but I got them from my family that do. Thank you for the video. Take care ❤
Great idea with the bottles! Wille’s pretty good at sorting out stuff but it’s not a priority for him like it’s for me. If we do it together he’s always game though!
@@BenitaLarsson I'll DM you on IG with a photo. It's understandable, at that age they've got other priorities. Take care ♥️
As one who also loves to organize items this video is great. I didn’t realize that there are guest apartments in places...that is such a wonderful idea. Do you have to reserve it on a waiting list for when you plan on having guests come to visit?
Yes, we have a digital screen at the entrance of my building where we book the guest apartment, the sauna and other association premises. The guest apartment can be booked for up to 3 nights in a row and we pay a fee per night.
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I need to do a screenshot of your room to make my goal. What company makes the translucent drawers. I would like to find. Good luck with the new apartment. Enjoy your updated space. Happy Saturday!
The drawers are by Muji. I’ve had them for over 10 years, if not 15, so I’m not sure they still have the exact same ones. They have similar though, I’m pretty sure.
@@BenitaLarsson good morning and thank you for the response! 🙂
Amazing!
Thank you so much!
need more of your videos rn
Thank you so much!
So nice 😍
Thank you so much for watching!
Good mother!
For a very good son!
❤️
Wait, I'm confused...how do immigrants manage to move to Stockholm of they can't rent? Or young people who move from another city, to start working or studying for example?
That’s exactly the problem! It’s hard here!
@@BenitaLarsson oh man! I had no idea. And I thought Copenhagen was hard 🤣 (Unrelated, but I got distracted form your video, so I will now make my tea and sip on it while watching, cause your videos are always pleasant)
Very nice😊
Thank you so much!
Declutter it all challenge we minimalist👍🍺
I like your shoes! Where are they from? Even your storage is organized nicely!
They are from left to right Sneaky Steve, RM Williams and Blundstones!
Wow that's a good size storage. Is it in your apartment or in the basement? I'm lucky enough to have an extra closet in my apartment in Ottawa, that I use as extra storage. Our basement only has a small locker for each unit.
It’s in the basement of the building!
@@BenitaLarsson ah great! Tack så mycket.