Going FULL minimalist on my closet! CLOSET CLEAN OUT, DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE✨🏡 [PART 1/2] 

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At some point I realized I had to stop micro organizing and minimizing and do a huge purge, both physical and mental. Absolutely no more buying new clothes, and getting rid of clothes ... no exception ... that I have not worn in 1 year. Same for other areas like bathroom, kitchen, etc.

I saw someone say recently in regards to getting rid of something that you never got much use out of that “money is not wasted at the time of decluttering, money was wasted at the time of purchase” and that has helped me so much. Theres no reason to hold onto something out of guilt, all it does is bring more guilt!

Carla, you are one of the best decluttering and organizing RU-vidrs out there! You’re successful because of MANY reasons, which are: just jumping right in” and starting, your soothing voice explaining your reasons for decluttering each different category, your choice of music that isn’t loud and annoying (like SO many other videos out there)! I appreciate that you talk to us thoroughout your entire video. Lastly, I hope you continue to do more friends and family videos.

it feels so freeing when you finally decide that the fantasy you is just that - a fantasy and that those clothes that are part of the fantasy aren't necessary anymore...

Between you and your sister, I feel a burning desire to clean out my closet like Angela Bassett in Waiting to Exhale style.

"If I don't love it. And I don't use it. And I don't need it." Taking notes as I just decluttered totes while listening/watching you 😂😂 Thank you for motivating🎉🎉

Good job on hiring someone to wallpaper the closet. 👏👏👏 We overwhelm ourselves thinking we have to do everything ourselves.

Keeping a sheets in a pillowcase, a fitted bottom and a flat sheet inside the appropriate pillowcase is a fantastic idea! I have guest sheets and what not that I have been keeping fitted sheets with fitted sheets, flat sheets flat sheets. But putting them together in a pillowcase makes it so much easier to hand it out to people when they come to stay. _What a brilliant idea!_

Your videos make me look critical at my own belongings too. I love that you have been switching from purely decluttering and tidying to making your space work for you, and buying good quality pieces to accomodate that. Every day is getting better and better, Carla!!

Hell yes to donating boots you can't get off! I also got stuck in a pair of boots once, with nobody around to assist it was a painful and exasperating extraction. We must never let that happen to us again!

Awe…I love that you are actually manifesting your dream home by creating it now in your current space. That’s how it starts. I’m down to 9 pair of shoes and I don’t buy anything unless something I already have is not looking presentable or I can’t give it a proper refresh. I take up one small drawer and two larger drawers in our dresser and a small area of the closet holds tops and pants. Only a few fall/winter things are in a bag under the bed. My puffer coat and two sweaters. I have a very short list for shopping this year and I may not even buy them. It has taken me a very long time to get to this point. Like 4 years and it’s been gradual. Even my jewelry is minimal. The area that I have to have a tighter rein on myself is cosmetics. I am getting closer to using up things I’m not going to buy again with cosmetics and for me this encompasses everything. Hair, skincare, makeup, nail supplies, perfume. Once I get it all used up I’m going to treat myself to a massage instead of buying more lipsticks & face creams. 🙄 Can’t wait to see the closet…keep going girl it’s all looking so good. ❤😊

My favorite tip on eliminating clothes I no longer wear is to change my hangers. I switched to the velvet style and started putting only freshly washed clothes on these. After 6 months; I can easily see what clothes I don't wear during that season by what is still on the original hangers. Anything that wasn't on the new hanger I didn't store for next year and the rest were immediately bagged up to be donated. This isn't a quick fix, but if you are having issues with letting clothes go; this might help to see the visual.

I’ve adopted the decluttering way of life since I retired 8 years ago. I wish I had started when my kids were little. So many good lessons in having less.

I hate selling things too, so I don’t. It’s a good lesson on spending wisely for me! Excited to see the next part of your sister’s house. That was such a fun video! You could make it a series! 😀

It's great to see how you keep on changing your home. So different to what it looked like when you started!

I love your windows! With the trees, so dreamy. I love cottage vibes!

“Try it…and then you’ll know” is great advice! 🩷

I don't remember where I heard this but I also struggle with the "I spend a lot of money on this and I didn't use it so I have trouble letting it go" But a mindset that really helped me get over that is repeating to yourself that the money was already gone or 'wasted' the moment you bought it. So you don't have to feel guilty thinking you're wasting money by donating it.

Carla you rock!!!! I had gorgeous boots is might have used once and after many many many years I too gave them away. Because they didn‘t actually fit me and my style, I didn‘t really regret them. On the other hand, I have several very high heels which are gorgeous and though I don‘t use them seeing I barely go out, I find it hard to get rid of them. I‘m very impressed by your ability to get rid of stuff you love. Your home is coming together so nicely. You and Samson deserve a home in which you both feel perfectly happy. But I bet he would feel happy anywhere as long as he is with you. Enjoy your week and I‘m looking forward to seeing your next video with your lovely sister…. :). Have a nice week everyone.

Oooo...I love a good declutter! Mostly because I'm in the midst of Fall cleaning myself and I'm knocking things off my long term to do list! The dopamine is real! lol! I can't wait to see your closet! It sounds so pretty!

You might consider keeping the dresser outside of your closet. It will make the closet feel less cluttered and create more hanging room for your clothes. If it is nice looking it should look good in the bedroom.

Watching this after rewatching your first closet clean out really shows how much of a journey decluttering really is. Stuff that we never thought we'd get rid of suddenly feels like an easy decision to let go. I'm experiencing this myself right now, and it's so freeing and makes me feel so good.

Wall paper in the closet, what a concept. Can't wait to see the finished result.

I really love all the positive things you're doing to your place. Really fun to watch the changes! You've made such progress. Wonderful!

I also feel like my clutter threshold is getting lower as time goes by, it’s so much easier to just declutter something I don’t need or truly love. Can’t wait to see your new closet!!!

Yay 🎉🎉 a new video i have been binge watching since i found you. I liked watching hoarder clean up videos but it doesn't inspire me as much anymore because I have been decluttering my house for 6 months and now I am at the point where i am really drilling down. I can relate to your videos more. The tips are more applicable. Also i love seeing Samson so cute when he gives his opinion and remarks...

Just found you today. This is great motivation! Right now most everything is out of my kitchen because I’m getting new counters today. I think I’m going to be more critical of what I put back in.

I’m not sure if the chronological order of things… but it seems like every time you do a friend declutter you go home and realise you can declutter more in your own home. I actually went from a “real” dresser to one of the wire drawers your getting rid of. I used those felt baskets to organize my socks, underwear, bras in one shelf and then kon mari folded my tops in one and bottoms in another… it’s always so satisfying to see all the clutter leave your space, I just did a big trip to the donate store and immediately got home and felt like my apartment was lighter.

I put this on and played it trice while I cleared out my closet. Summer clothes, too small don't wear. Thank you for the motivation.

So your tolerance for things you don't need or wear changed as well. Same for me. I got very picky with my clothes and things I want to have and I'm using. I think that is a side effect of becoming aware of what fits into ones life and what doesn't. I am courious to know: what do you like more about the wooden hangers over the velvet ones?

I have a weakness for bedding too. I can't believe the garment rack is going but I'm a hidden organizer so I'm glad it's gone. The changes you're making to the closet sound so good! ❇

The blue blanket/ throw buy some ironon patch repair , put on the back and then you wont worry about ripping it more. I hsve stored sheets and matching pillow cases inside of one pillowcase for years makes life so easier.

Your apartment keeps on getting cozier in each video!❤😘 It's so inspiring to see your apartment's transformation, thank you for sharing your journey. Take care and God bless from Ontario Canada. ❤🍂🍁

Have you thought about putting the dresser on the wall by the mirror and setting up the corner under the window in the closet as your office/desk space. You have the window so it wont feel so enclosed. This way you have everything hooked up and set up. No more moving stuff around and you can just close the door and you wont see it. Just a thought.

I've been in the decluttering phase for awhile now. I go in starts/stops, but lately it's been pretty non stop in getting through areas. The pesky ones like the junk drawer in the kitchen, the desk drawers, closets, under the sinks, pantry, kitchen, coat closet, the ones that don't always get as much attention. I've also been doing a major overhaul on my closet.. That one is taking awhile, because I'm doing a hour at a time here and there. So it's definitely in the in between stage where it looks worse before it gets better. It's not that far off of me making it through the entire house. Some areas I've gone over and redone, and it's feeling so much nicer. I've let go a lot of things I like that I don't use, books I know I won't read again, puzzles I know I won't work again, and sadly clothes that no longer fit ! I could definitely be more ruthless but I feel like I'm still making good progress. I can't wait to see your closet wall paper ! You're really getting your place so streamlined. I also ordered some new winter sheets but I'm waiting until I get everything done and wrapped up in the bedroom ( closet ) and then I'll break them out.

Love Love love your decluttering videos !! What an inspiration!!!

Thank you for such an uplifting video. I joined your channel when you did your sisters home. That was amazing. I decluttered my closet a couple of days ago. It makes a huge difference and it feels so good.

Well done Carla ⭐️. I’ve watched you edit and edit your things and it seems you’re getting down to what you really like, need and want. Can’t wait to see the new wallpaper, paint and dresser ❤

I came here to say how happy I am for you. I watch your videos for a while already and can really tell how well trained your „decision muscles“ is by now. You are less attached to things and pretty fast in making a decision. You appear more satisfied with yourself as well. Congratulations to these steps. You can be proud of yourself

Hello, Carla! I worked on my closet clothing today and then I sit down and I find you have a video for me. I was so excited. You did really well decluttering items. I look forward to seeing your closet when It is finished. You have motivated me to continue going through my closet to see if there’s anything in there I can remove to become more minimal.

Nice job! Feels great to clear things out! 😊

Love the sage and minimalistic approach.

So proud of you. Can’t wait to see the closet

🩵 thanks for you Carla 🩵 you spark joy and motivation 🌟

Thank you Carla ... can't wait to see your finished closet!

This was so cathartic. Looking forward to seeing your finished closet.

So excited to see the wallpaper ! Great declutter 🩷💚

Good job! I admire your commitment to continuously declutter.

My issue is I declutter then turn right around and get more stuff that sorta replaces somethings I’ve gotten rid of it’s such a cycle you really do have to be mentally prepared thanks for video Carla😌

Thanks for being real and sharing the struggle with some items.

You did amazing Carla!! I loved it

This was the push I needed to tackle my closet! And remind myself while doing so that I also won’t follow thru with my sale pile!

I loved the video, the energy of the music, what you were willing letting go of, giving yourself a new piece of furniture, Flouis Vuitton 😂 and the dreaming of living in the English country side. Same here 😌🌸 Thank you for sharing and i am looking forward to the make over part! Warm greetings from the rainy Netherlands, Nora. Ps: working on another round of decluttering myself 🥳 it’s great to realize what can be set free so to speak 🙏🏻

Good job! A couple of suggestions to consider… I found that my linen closet was prime for too much stuff that I didn’t really need , that I could feel good about donating where people that really needed it could have access to it. Thrift shops , homeless shelters, even animal shelters for towels, blankets etc. As far as minimalism goes in this area and because in my life I have had times that I felt really overwhelmed and traumatized by laundry, now days I like to just have one nice set of sheets that I really like for every bed.. on laundry day, I strip the bed, pop the sheets in the washer then in the dryer and then back on the bed. Okay, I could see having a spare set for each bed for emergencies or if one just didn’t feel like it that day. But really, beyond that? Not really necessary in my opinion. Clutter. Towels are another. When I first got together with my partner of 17 years we would go places and see towels, mainly purple, and always buy two.. they weren’t particularly the best .. long story, when we moved, we had like twenty bath towels. Totally silly and a waste of money, and a big pile of laundry. I had already learned from camping out all summer with my kids that everyone had their own towel in their favorite color and it was part of their laundry and their responsibility to take care of. So after those two extremes, I have landed somewhere in between,after my remaining towels were getting raggedy, I decided to get myself some new towels and tear up and make the remaining old ones into rags that now live in their own special basket in the hall closet. I have a small set of four each,bath towels, hand towels, wash clothes( in purple )😊Enough for the rare house guests but not ever crazy, use once and pile in the laundry situation. Anyway, how I keep it manageable for me. Keep up the good work and remember about peeling back the layers.. you are doing a fabulous job!

Just found your channel and binged every video! I love seeing your minimalism journey, it reminds me so much of mine and I couldn’t be happier after years and years of thoughtful culling. Excited to see how your journey develops and where it takes you ♥️

My word, you were ruthless - I am impressed. I cannot wait to see the cupboard afters. I do love your apartment - those windows are so beautiful.

Love these impromptu videos. Happy weekend 🎉

Yes! You heard me screaming saying "NOOO get rid of those boots!" Glad you tried them on one last time and realized they are going.

Carla, I admire your vision for yourself!! Be really proud! Looking forward to your piece of the Countryside! 🌹☕️

Carla, I love your channel, so inspiring! And I just have to say you are so naturally pretty😎

I had a problem with sheets and blankets for awhile. Now I have two identical white sheet sets only. I have a white comforter and blanket...to add color I add throws and pillows replacing them when I want a change. Making my base bedding neutral and changing accessories made it very simple to mange my bedding.

Carla love love your apartment & your de cluttering tips, i always look forward to your videos! Great for your new dresser!!🎉🎉

Oh exciting to see the final result 😍💖💖💖

The changes are happening for you Carla ! It’s all coming together beautifully. Love the boots ❤ wish I was closer so I could buy them lol have a great week hope you love the new wall paper and dresser 😊

Very good job. You are my inspiration!

Such a smart idea to vacuum summer clothes into a bag and store it away!! I'm going to do this!!!

Starting my morning out with you & my coffee, is a great way to start, then you throw in decluttering motivation, I'M READY!!! 😂❤

Excellent! You go girl!

Who doesn't enjoy a good declutter with Carla? ❤❤❤ I missed Supervisor Samson. 🐺💗

Thanks Carla, I learned a lot from your mindful process of making choices.

It is amazing how clutter creeps in! Look forward to more decluttering with your sister.

Whoa! Big changes with this video. Looking forward to your final closet reveal and seeing the new dresser. Hope you love it!

Hey Carla - tomorrow I’m going to get rid of 10 things. You’ve inspired me! Haven’t gotten rid of anything lately (really haven’t brought anything new in either) but I love the feeling of getting things out of my home. Nice to see you again! ❤

It's so freeing! Enjoy it! My drawers are old, small, and kinda crappy so I'll be living vicariously through you!

Carla, you have inspired me to throw out one more thing. It’s 5:30 a.m. EST and I started watching at 4:30. I am happy to say that I have thrown out quite a bit. Thanks for the morning kick! ❤️

Vacuum packing your clothes is fantastic and you should do it on your bedding for the winter things as well. After you clean them if you vacuum pack them no little buggies can get in nor can the buggies grow as there’s no oxygen for them.

I love the windows in your bedroom!

I would keep your hanging rack with the build in shelving. Great for planning a trip and putting out the clothes your taking with you

I can't WAIT to see the final closet reveal!!!!

Hi Carla, I have been enjoying your videos! I think it is so common for people to keep things they don't use or wear because of guilt that it didn't work out. I'm learning that it is okay to let those things go because it was not a waste - it taught me something! My clutter thresh hold is getting lower too! The more I declutter, the more I want to let go of things! I have to say, 13 pairs of shoes is impressive! Nice job! Can't wait to see the closet when it's done! Thanks for sharing!💗

You've inspired me yet again 💚

I stumbled on your videos and really love your hosting, narrating style. So natural and real. I thought your simple idea of storing your travel purse and water bottle, etc, in your suitcase was simple and brilliant. Got to go do that right now!

Always look forward to your videos!

Love your videos. Thank you for making them and sharing. Have a great day!

I recently did a purge and I still need to get a dresser I’m glad of myself , I will be simplifying my closets soon I love watching ❤

I love my wooden coat hangers. Love your closet. Our house was built in 1975, tiny closets even what is called a double is around 150x50c,m in many of the other older homes too. Love that minimal look! 🌺🌺🌺

👏👏👏! Can’t wait to see the wallpaper.

Looks good!! I would put the white shelf in your reading corner in the living room

One week, two videos. Yay!

Can’t wait to see the wallpaper!! ❤️

What an inspiring video! Your skin looks amazing by the way ❤

Great job! You give me motivation.

I needed this video today! I find that "stuff" multiplies whether or not I buy anything. It is a true phenomenon.

I love your decluttering videos❤

I use those vacuum bags when travelling saves so much space

I was so excited to see you posted a new video, Yayyyy❤

I would have two regular sets of sheets and a flannel set for the colder weather with up to four duvet covers to change the top of the bed with.

Like the decluttering … been doing my office and my kitchen slowly at a time!!😔🙌🏼🙏🏼

The first boots are so nice and hope you keep!😊 Love that huge window in bedroom.