Hoarder House Makeover from TRASH 

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Creative minds are rarely tidy. But that doesn’t mean we can’t try. Right now I have pockets of mess in my house, my barn and my shop. Recently I bought clear bins to organize my hutch in my bathroom. It’s a small step but I love it so much. It’s hard to find the time but I am trying to keep up organizing. You got this friend ❤

After decluttering my life years ago I introduced two rules: 1) if one thing comes in, then one thing has to go out, and 2) don't put it down, put it away. It has worked for me so far. 😊

Thank you for this beautifully made video 🪷🪻🦋 I am 58 yrs old and I am just now this year made myself alittle spot in my home for crafting and things... I find it's veryyy easy especially working on something even in a couple hours, things get cluttered. I enjoyed your video ,because I do love the way you see design, and art! The colors! LUV them! And also because you were so real ,thank you and God Bless.🌺⭐️🌸🖌🪷🦋

Give your Dad a hug! Gosh, I miss mine! I am astounded at all the things he used to do for me. I'd ask him to do all kinds of intricate woodworking stuff, even building shelving, etc. And he never complained, just set about doing it. If he were still alive, he'd be 108 years old and I imagine he'd still be doing things for me if I asked him to. Daddies are so amazingly great!

Your dad is a real gem, you are so lucky he can create your vision.

00:50 Grandpa's face when Debi says she's going to let ppl see her house 😂 but seriously, Thank You!! for being vulnerable & sharing this with us. ❤❤❤

Thank you for this video. I lost my Dad and my son 6 days apart in December of 2020. My life ever since has been a cluttered mess. Not only my home but my brain! I’m starting to climb out of the numbness but it is hard. My Dad was like your Dad! He could do anything. My Son was my best friend. I also was taking care of my Grandma who out lived my Dad. She lived to be 107! I have a house that I have lived in for 38 Years! It is full of my stuff, my kids stuff and now I have stuff from my Dad and Grandma. I pray daily to God to help me. I also watch videos on decluttering😂 I had a booth in an antique mall. I thought I had found my heaven. I could create and sell what I made. New owners did not like my mix of Antique, vintage and repurposed items so they kicked me out. I had been making more money each month! They now are more into the mid century modern. So that set me back a bit. Bu I’m determined to get my home and my mind back! Love you! Sherri❤

Clutter, both physical and mental, is so often the bane of creative people. We always see that potential, that inspiration, in almost everything. I'm right there with ya! Know that you are not alone! Thank you for your willingness to be transparent, and vulnerable, and REAL with your family of followers! We love you for it!

Your Dad can do anything! Thanks for your honesty I am right there with you with the clutter and I was not like this growing up at all. I have become that way in the last 6-7 yrs. I’m 56 now. I love all your color and everything you do. Keep being you, love you and your family!♥️🙏🏾

I miss my mom and dad. They were a dynamic duo of love, art and dance.

Thank you for such an honest, real video, a lot of us get caught up or overwhelmed with exactly how to get out from under the clutter, but it feels like a weight lifted when we do

Watching this makes me look deeply at myself. Thank you for your vulnerability. I think you are so fortunate to have a dad who helps you.

Debbie, I truly believe that all creative souls struggle with organizing and organization. It just goes against our nature. I clean my "craft" room, go to do a craft, and bam! Total cluster BLEEP!😂😂😂 I need to get in there and finish putting away Easter crafts, but thats behind the paint and art supplies I had out for my niece and nephew! Its never ending.😢 Btw, my hubby lovingly calls it, " my crap room."

Boy, you're preaching to the choir when you talk about clutter and the inability to let go of things. You are not alone, Debbi. I'm 74 and struggling to let go of things. I know my grandkids don't want any of my collectable things as they have their own style. Every day I get up and make a decision to let go of one or two things. I figure by the end of the year I'll be able to feel clutter-free. Thank you for your heartfelt honesty and know that we all go through meltdowns. I love your channel and your videos. ♥♥

Awwe - don’t be down in yourself You are so great at so many things , it’s the same scattered creative brain that does such amazing things !

It’s almost like you live in another world with all the cheerful colors. It might be relaxing to have a quieter space, maybe the kitchen, to feel less stressed by clutter. I love to see all the family interactions.

So I am 59 and I am the same way. I too have been emotional like this, all I can say by watching your beautiful beautiful life and the beautiful dad that you have that helps you and the beautiful family you have that surrounds you and the beautiful location of your home and business, and the beautiful business itself is That all those things I mentioned is what is worth “hoarding”. I lost my very similar kind of dad, my beautiful mom, and much of my family. My mom would’ve LOVED your channel as she too would’ve loved your esthetic. Make space in your home for enjoying them while they are around to enjoy. There IS potential in everything, but wouldn’t Hawaii have been more fun than decluttering? I respect you and this comes from the heart, you inspire and are such a beautiful soul. While dad is in your life, have him teach you to do the things he does, he’s so awesome, and know that I feel like my day has been enriched after I have the privilege of seeing your life…so go enjoy it more, buy less and put more time towards things that truly matter, you can find that balance and have both, family and creating and that’s a beautiful thing! Hope this helped, sorry so long, know you are truly blessed and a blessing to others!🙏💕👗🐚🌸🌿✨🌊🎨

Oh my gosh. You are speaking to me. After my mom died 2 years ago I threw myself into projects and collecting. My house is so overwhelmed with all the stuff I can’t get rid of or things I see potential in. I’m trying. It’s hard. I don’t know where to start. I love you and your transparency about the “ugly” parts we have in our lives. Thank you , you inspire me so much

Debi, your video touched me so. I can relate, I love to save items from the land fill and folks put so many great things in the trash. I have overwhelmed myself and constantly work on downsizing. I have had some very painful events in my life recently and tackling this project has been a challenge. But my sister helped me to feel so much better when she smiled and said " Artists live by different rules than everyone else!" You are awesome and bring joy to others by beautifying the world. You are very much appreciated!

Love you Debbie. Your imperfections only add depth and texture to your beautiful heart. I think a lot of us tend to hoard because we see beauty where the world only sees trash.😅

I have the same problem Debbie. You're not alone. I have a garage and carport full of things I bought for projects, old furniture and decor, etc. It really does come from trauma. Usually from loss in childhood. But it can also happen as an adult. My house burned down in 2008. My hoarding started shortly after. I wish you the best and am sending so much love. We just need compassion and patience to get us through.❤

Oh Debi you’re not alone! I have a shed and garage full of stuff I need to let go of. I’ve learned slowly that getting and staying organized IS doable-it’s a matter of developing new habits. What helps me: 1) I’ve stopped buying things at the previous pace. 2) Placed boxes around the house to toss items to donate. 3) Slowly find a place for everything-it really helps! 4) In the evening before bed do a quick tidy-up. With such a tiny space putting things back is essential. On another note you have freckles! They’re adorable! I hope you let them show more often. We’re with you to learn decluttering habits! ❤❤❤

Funny story. I was just having coffee with your video before rushing out to a big sale at my favorite thrift store…your video stopped me in my tracks! I don’t “need” a danged thing! I have waaaay too much already! So, I stayed home and DIY’ed one of the hundred projects from previous thrift store sales! Very satisfying and now I’m on a roll-promised myself I’m gonna stop buying and start refurbishing what I have! Thanks for your candor and reminding me to dust my ceiling fan blades! 😊

I miss when you use to dance at the end of all your videos Debbie. It always put a huge smile on my face...it was the cutest way to end a video..

Girl I love you!! I’m 54 and I’m right there with you!!

I throughly enjoyed this video, your creativity is so inspiring. When we are assigned our “gifts” to bring with us to earth when we are born…these gifts enable us to navigate what we need to accomplish, I think what we are given is limited. I guess what I’m trying to say…when creatively such as you have is running through your entire body…organization takes a back seat, it not that creative people aren’t capable of being organized…it’s just their minds never stop…ideas are constantly forming and that is what your heart and passion is focus on. Don’t beat yourself up, even your clutter is beautiful. I adore your new storage unit!

I’m a 75 yr old grandma who tends to hoard also. As incentive, my son and daughter in law are having a cottage built next to my house, pool and deck. It’s 35 x 20 with floor to ceiling shelves on the 35 ft wall. I’ll be able to store my 40 gal bins full of decor and craft supplies. On the opposite wall is a 12 foot work table for my crafting and painting furniture. It’s my 75th birthday present. Also it has full bath with walk in shower. At least the process of getting ready to move in has made it necessary to purge things I no longer use. I understand your reluctance to let some things go. I keep sharing your videos with my vintage lady friends and we all love your ideas. Ill keep watching your progress and will update you on mine. Thanks for sharing 💕🙏🏻👍

You have such a creative mind. It's no wonder you see a new life in everything and have a hard time letting things go. Thank God for good fathers. Yours is a real gem. Good luck on your decluttering journey.

What a magnificent father, daughter, team! You are the muse and he is the Maker, or is it just the other way around? LOL! I love watching him transform your ideas into reality, and it makes me realize that the apple didn't fall far from the tree! You're both creative geniuses, and I love watching your videos so much . Don't beat up on yourself for being a bit messy...you are a collector and creator of dreams. You take all of this stuff and turn it into magic anyway, LOL! Sending you hugs and cheering you on!❤️🙏🏼💪🏼💃🏾💃🏾🎇🧨🎊

Debi, your video really spoke to my heart. I am also a hoarder and love buying things with potential but get overwhelmed by the clutter. As creatives, I think it's a struggle to manage projects, time and space. You've given me inspiration to tackle the clutter mountains that take over my home, workshop, and store. Thank you for always being authentic and inspiring!!!🤗

The struggle is real! I have a booth space and love to redo, repurpose and create from junk. The problem is how to keep myself from filling my home with the clutter of all I want to do. Mostly I keep the mess confined to the dining room and workroom but often I’m frustrated at the chaos of it. Recently I pulled everything out of the workroom, got rid of what didn’t work for me, donated things I wasn’t inspired to work on or sell and ended up with a room that I could actually work in, finally, with all my tools and paint and such at hand. I have to work to keep it from getting piled back up but it has really helped my productivity. It’s also hard to not keep buying things that will eventually go into my booth. I just don’t have the storage to stockpile. I appreciate the honesty of others who deal with this too. I think it’s a common problem for us “creatives”. On another note, your videos are my absolute favorite and the editing is just so good. They inspire me like no one else out there, so thank you to you and your family for continuing to make them, and for letting us into your life the way you do.

Thank you Debi for always being so raw and honest. Just so you know we all have meltdowns. I guess it’s part of being human. I love the music you choose and the creations you make.❤❤❤

I love your videos, they always apply to my own life in one way or 100. I used to be so... "together" "organized" Ppl used to call me a neat freak, ppl used to say geeze you could eat off of Kellis floors. I'm not sure how or exactly when but a change took place somewhere. My home is now extremely cluttered, mostly with my hoard of crafting supplies and pieces of furniture I haven't painted yet and dust is collecting everywhere. I get frustrated at times but can't part with these things for some reason. When I attempt to organize or clean up I get overwhelmed and don't know where to start. My house isn't nasty but it's slowly being taken over between my things, my hubby's things and my 4 kids things. Is it bad that this bothers me less and less? Is it bad that my house doesn't look like those magazine pictures? Maybe this is just real life.... or maybe I'm just a mess... I am looking forward to seeing how you get through yours, hopefully I can follow. Xoxoxo thanks debi!!

I wonder if you buy a lot, because you are such an artist, you see potential and beauty in many things. I am in the middle of what you are going through myself. I am trying to weed out and make many trips to the goodwill. It feels so good having space and order. Your tears touched me. One of the things I have always loved about you was your honesty and keeping it real. The good, the bad and the ugly. Your family warms my heart. I am so glad you include them in your videos. The vanity came out beautifully. God bless you friend.

When you had your melt down, I just wantted to hug you sooo much!🥴🥺🥰🥲❤

I have always loved when you played that song. Thank you for the info. Loved the little dresser.

Just turned 60 yesterday & going through a major cleaning & organization period! You are not alone! ❤❤❤

Oh Debi my heart was breaking for you during your melt down. I just wanted to give you a big hug and tell you it was going to be okay. Sometimes things can just feel so overwhelming. 😢 Your little corner jewelry display chest turned out beautiful!! I dont care what area you pick to do next, what ever area feels right to you is great!

The vanity, mirror shelf thing you had your dad put together amazing! Just love it!

I can relate, but I do wish I could turn my obsessions into a business. :) That lizard eating ice cream is SO CUTE!!!!

This video is terrific.... and so are you! I look at empty space (or negative space) as an object in it's own right, and that shift in perception makes it easier for me to value it. Whenever I bring something into the house I'm aware that I'm throwing out my empty space/negative space. It's a small hack but I find it helpful.

Thank you for showing your emotions I am 59 yrs old and have owned an antique shop ..😮 .. still have a house full and two storage spaces full ...yep I can't stop either my shop closed a few years back too . I SEE YOU Deb and understand

Ahh, the heart/mind of an artist... Like having a hundred browser windows open. All. At. Same. Time. (Saw this saying on a meme). Would love to see your art supply organization next. Thanks for blessing us and sharing your process!

Thank you for sharing a part of your life that isn’t the most enjoyable. I am constantly feeling the crunch of clutterness and how it can overwhelm me. It’s nice to know and see that I’m not alone in this creative battle that I have in me!

I think you are an amazing artist and story teller! Creative minds tend to be less organized and that’s okay until it’s not .. so tackle small areas to declutter as you feel the need so you don’t get overwhelmed .. but honestly .. it’s okay to be a maximalist .. the items we choose the colors we use our collections hold memories that help tell our own personal unique story .. I love that you are making beautiful memories with your family and friends doing what y’all love being creative and inspiring others to be creative makers as well! Thank you for sharing❤

Your dad is such a handsome, sharp, sweet guy .....such a good dad! ❤️

I could see your mind becoming overwhelmed as you started to cry. That is me. I saw it happening in you right before my eyes. The flooding of thoughts, the creeping anxiety that takes over, then the freeze. That’s why it’s hard to declutter and why we keep buying more things. The buying gives us that dopamine hit we need when we’re overwhelmed and then the cycle continues. Thank you for being vulnerable especially when you think no one will understand or worse think that you’re lazy. It has nothing to do with lazy, we want to work and be in a beautiful, calming environment. We just get stuck and need someone to help us get organized and declutter. I had a best friend (she passed away from cancer😢) who was great at organizing, she organized me and once it was organized I was very ocd about keeping it organized. Get a helper and let them help you. Much love from a sister from another mister.

I loved this video. All the shots of your family and with the girls in Hawaii....great photo journaling girls..beautiful cinematography...loved the swimming underwater...every one of your family member's souls, including the dogs and the sweet lizard, transfer well in film...they are all so sweet and make me smile....love your dad - he's a genius at interpreting your visions and making them a reality...and such a good sport...pleased for you that you are digging deep in understanding your soul journey...thank you for the disclosure of the song, I Love You Madly and where to find it...I did find it on my own several weeks ago but it also took several days to find...thank you so much...big hugs to you...thank you for being so raw and real...all of you...nice to be part of your youtube family..enjoying your story telling and videos..they are a blessing..Aloha! from Canada's west coast! 🌊

Am decluttering now. I am an artist and love collecting interesting and beautiful things...but am moving into a Casita being built for me , by my daughter and her husband. My rule... ' if you haven't used it in over a year...you don't need it. I have selected some of my favorite decorative pieces to keep and others are becoming gifts this year for loved ones. Things like books, CDs, DVDs I already put out on a bench by the mailboxes where I live in a senior housing area, to be donated to neighbors...ols clothes too....that were eagerly snatched up. That gave me much pleasure. Good luck and God bless.... ❤❤❤

I love what you did with those “throwaway” stands! I have a couple very similar and that now gives me an idea of what to do with them💕 Also, don’t feel bad about what you call hoarding. You’re not even close. I do the same thing and then at least once a year do a major purge to get rid of things and projects that I just never got to. I, too, live in a small space and it accumulates quickly.😊

The look on dad's face when you asked him to make a decluttering piece of furniture was priceless lol! You got this Debbie, that corner area is adorable - you have talents you haven't even tapped into yet!! When you figure out the organization it will be such a joy to be in your space, to be home! It doesn't have to be empty 🤷 your creative mind, soul, spirit will step up to the challenge - plus you have incentive due to upcoming events! Go Debbie go.....til next time....

You’re Pop kills me !! His faces are great !

When you are working hard every day it's impossible to have a show home, love all your videos and watching you paint relaxes me 💗

You are not alone. I, along with thousands of others, am afflicted with the same disease. I, too, buy things that I see potential for but don't get around to fulfilling my vision. Unfortunately, I don't have supportive, helpful family members. I have judgemental and critical family members. Looking at the clutter is depressing, but you can only do so much. One step at a time, and you'll get there. For the next area you'll tackle, I think it should be the area that bothers you the most. Good luck, I'm rooting for you.

Everything looks pretty, though. You are so lucky to have your dad there helping you.

"To invent you need a good imagination and a pile of junk." Thomas Edison. Creatives tend to collect. Maybe do a declutter every month. When I do too much at once, it becomes overwhelming. You have such a great, supportive family. ❤

Debi I love what you do you are like a little ray of sunshine for everyone,in what you create,how you help everyone, your smile, your dancing ,my heart was breaking for you when you were so upset. You know you got this, look how you fixed that area with your Dads help. Just take a little area one day at a time , each day get a little done and you will see the progress and feel better. I always do better when I have a deadline, September 29th is your deadline you can do it❤❤❤

I am also an artist, hoarder, and unorganized. Luckily my husband is a minimalist so he has helped me get rid of stuff. My biggest rule to keep my clutter down is just because I have an idea for something doesn't mean I'll have time to do it. If I don't have time or space for it I sadly say goodbye to the item. Hopefully this video motivates me to clean my house (art supplies and kids toys are out of control) as well.

Your new cabinet is gourgous !! You make it look so easy. So glad you enjoy this gift from God . Your beautiful and talented !! Big hugs from Michigan !💕

I’m 74 and in middle of remodeling. With things in bins all over my house I see how much stuff I have. Lots of it I haven’t used in over a yr and don’t even miss it cuz I don’t remember it since it’s out of sight. I don’t like having bins take up all the space in my beautiful home. As remodeling is finished in kitchen and laundry rm my carpenter will be building me a shed for all my bins. As my daughter in law and her friend start to get bins out of 2 guest rooms I plan on going through them before moving to storage shed (15 by 25) I will go through them and make piles for sell, trash can and keep. I’m so lucky my daughter in law and her friend show me each object and ask which pile it goes in. This motivates me to think if it makes me super happy and want to keep or can I definitely live without it. As I get older the thought of dying and all my stuff needing to be taken out of my house and my family having to clean everything out. I do not want them to have this burden. I want to make it easy for them and not spend their time taking care of my hoard. I’m so excited for carpenter to finish in my house so he can build my shed and I can place each bin that I have reduced and labeled away for easy access when I’m gone. I’m such a pack rat and at my age have made the decision to pare down so I can enjoy the things I remember. I’m going by the adage that if I haven’t wanted something in the past 6 months chances are I can sell it or pass on to another crafter. That way I’ll help myself and someone else. Good luck Debi, it’s not a fun feeling to see piles of things I’ve hoarded taking up room in my lovely home I’m remodeling and decorating. I’ll enjoy my home and having family and friends over with space for them to stay and not feeling embarrassed.😳🙄🤪

I also struggle with seeing value and potential in the things people discard. I’m working to declutter my creative space, which is also in my home. I m looking forward to see the creative space/ paint storage. This jewelry vanity… is the bees knees!❤

So sorry you’re struggling….I’ll pray for you! One thing I’ve done that helps (at home at least) is whenever I buy something new (or bring something new into the house) I have to get rid of something: donate, throw away, give to someone else). That’s clothes, shoes, jewelry, household stuff-anything in the house. It helps!

That turned out so good!! You are a true artist and decorator! I’ve watched several of your videos now and you have such a beautiful, joyful, fun gift!❤ I hope you keep shining and letting your beautiful light shine!!☀️🎶🙌🏽🙏🏼🕊️👏🏻🎉💪🏼 And, I know age doesn’t matter, but I was honestly shocked that you’re 57… I thought you were 40! 🤯…. Maybe you were kidding when you said 57?? God bless!!…. I hope you never stop making videos, I’m having so much fun watching one every day!…& maybe one day, I will actually paint!😍

100% relatable-I'm the same. I swear my ceiling fan looked the same. Now I clean it every other Friday. It barely gets dirty, so cleanup is quick. Now, if I could just complete more projects and declutter. I'm so happy to have found you.

I stopped the video at 1:34 bc you are describing me and my house and my life. Cluttered to the max. JUST CLUTTERED!!! Thank you for including info on the song. I have searched for it.

You are an artist that is how a creative mind works. It can feel like torture sometimes, but at those times stop and breathe and no that all is good.

when I lost my mom, i had all her things and a lot of her furniture sent to me and my house became a mess as there was not room. Her 30 perfume bottles, curio cabinets I had not place to put, her pots and pans she used when I was a child... etc. I could not part from them. I had someone come in to help me de clutter and tell me someone else would LOVE some of bottles but to keep a few of the ones I gave her. TO let go of "THINGS" to be able to have room to enjoy a few of my favorite things and while it was a hard couple day of crying letting go, today I am so happy i did this. I currently watched your video and reminded myself of this for my art studio and so am going to re energize myself to de clutter my studio!!! THANK YOU for your openness!!!

Debi! THANK YOU for sharing your melt down, your despair and also your successes in this journey! I liken my junk obsession to any addiction! Dopamine is POWERFUL! Always chasing the high, so the bit of family memories lasting was so beautiful! Your home and shop are inspirational, so much fun bright “oh look at that” items! Huge congrats on the video clips of the Hawaiian trip, the field of flowers with bugs flying….. WOW!!!!! I am up here in Washington cheering you on and doing my own version of cleaning and organizing! I went from card making to being completely obsessed with this new world of transforming. I can blend like a pro with my markers, paint???? Ugh! Completely different animal! Cheering you on, know you have love and support from Washington State ❤

I truly enjoy your videos. Being a creative, it does lead to areas being unorganized and messy. I to try to stay on top of this as it becomes overwhelming. Painting furniture and smalls takes a large part of every day, I have learnt to stop, put supplies away and start new the next day. That way I’m not getting overwhelmed with the mess in each area. You will get there, by doing one area at a time. Thankyou for your honesty and travels through the life of a artist.

I try to use the 15 minute rule: everyday 15 minutes is spent cleaning or decluttering. Of course 15 minutes often turns into more but believing it will only be 15 minutes gets me started. I think about passing things on - I used it, enjoyed it, got my money’s worth, etc, and now it’s time to pass it on. I always keep a donation bin out to help me move things. I rarely go back and take things out. This dilemma seems very commonplace these days- just having more than we need.

Awww Debi, you made me cry when you were crying. 😢😢I love your place so much! The light and the views are extraordinary. I hope and pray I can come to see you in September! Love you my friend!

I just started watching your videos and and I was shocked at how similar we are! When I go thrifting I don’t look at things for what they are, I see what they “could” be! My husband cringes when I tell him I’m making a quick trip to the local thrift shop. I make all sorts of jewelry, I sculpt a little, paint a little, rather than stick to one thing to get REALLY good I start lots of things that seldom get finished. And I never would have guessed you were 57 by looking at you because I’m also 57 (I look it). I’m upcycling a bunch of frames and a chair right now but I plan on watching more of your videos sometime today. 😄

I have been watching you off and on for several years, now, and although I do not comment, I am still out here watching you create and being inspired. Thank you. This video - is touching and you should know you are not alone in the things that you voiced. One could say we are sisters from another mister. I do the same things you do and yet desire to be organized and have the right place for everything. -- In my area and especially my neighborhood, people put the things they do not want anymore out on the curbs for people to just take AND the things they put out are good things, good bones, and they just need a little this or that and/or a fresh lick of paint and it is better than new again but they either do not want to do that or they do not know how and just toss it. More often than not, I cannot pass it up as I desire to fix them and do something with it or sell it. My house is full, the basement is not bad, the garage is full, and I too want to declutter, organize, and have it the way my mind sees it should be - BUT I have no help and - and - and - and - and..... You have family that is there for you. If you are of the mindset to have your sister or one of your nieces help you and they will not push you to chuck what you do not want to chuck - ask them to assist you. I would like to take a bunch of boxes and use them to put like items in them to see what i have and then decide what I want to keep from those things and either donate them to the church dorcus or needy shelter so those things get a new life and not just chucked in the trash. Then.....organize art supplies, etc and put things back where they belong after using PLUS limit myself to what is brought in. If you have the space on your store property see if your wonderful father will build you some storage so you can shelter things in it but keep it organized and do not let it get out of hand. Maybe it can also be a space to create. I watch, on occasion, White Cottage Company. This lady started out making over furniture and such in her house and garage but then got a space to house the items she bought to fix because she had too much and didn't know what to do as well. Check her channel out. Artists have a totally different mindset than other people. Plus, left-handed people have a totally different way of seeing and thinking than other people. I am a lefty and artistic. I am not like any of my other siblings and I do not think like them or have the same mindset they seem to share. I liken my mind to Organized Chaos. I do many of the same things you do - put something down and then spend hours looking for it and having a bit of a meltdown in the process. One thing I do fold in that process of searching is praying and asking God to help me find it. When He leads me to it, I thank Him accordingly. Debi - yes, trauma can be a trigger for many things - one could also ask; who did you grow up around? I ask this as we are very close in age and the people I was raised with/around were the generation who went through the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression. The mindset of that generation was/is - you keep everything because you might need it later and you may not be able to afford it or replace it. I was doing well until the pandemic hit and then the circumstances of the situation catapulted my brain into hang onto everything and store up what you can because you may not be able to get more for who knows how long. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ This is called survival mode. It may be that people like us want to save as many things as we can because we do not like them to be wasted or destroyed when they have much life left in them for our use or to be passed to someone else. We like to fix things. Try not to overthink things and try to focus on the things you have in mind for that day. Try not to take on too much in one setting. Pace yourself. You have family and support - take advantage of this and see if it will not get you where you want to be. More than anything else - Pray without ceasing - ask for His help to lead you and show you the way and He will. Be patient and let Him guide you in His time, not our own. Best of luck.

I enjoyed your video. I am renovating a 900 SF cottage and I am working hard to not end up with too much clutter in the small space. It is too easy for me to fill every spot even when it is not actually what I want. I don't know who said this but I try to think of these simple words often: "The best thing about space is space."

The @Carla Project helped me! Over 2.5 years I have purged almost everything I don’t need, use or love. One final purge to go! Just did the final purge of my office. Feels incredible. It’s overwhelming but step by step you will do it. Making a home for everything was key for me. Good luck on your journey.

OMG where have you been? I love every.single.second.of this video!! Your talent, creativity, struggles and family - argh!!! Just everything, I’m going to rewatch this now. Love that ur a Daddy’s girl too🎉

I'm so proud of you Debi moving forward & working on decluttering! The pain is real! But for peace of mind, it has to be done 🙌💖 I'm in the same process myself 👍💗!!

Stunning! The furniture, the mannequin, & Levi! I wish you well, I struggle with same .

I'd love to see your wardrobe get sorted. You will feel a lot better. Tree branches w gold hooks to hang vintage (Nanna) knitted hangers on looks awesome. I attached mine to the ceiling with an old belt cut in half and screwed in with big brass screws. Then baskets on the wall for jumpers and accessories...I have an old train luggage basket made from brass. So many cool things you can do to store stuff.🙂

I have more scissors that you had coffee whips. MOSTLY because i couldnt find one, id buy new ones. I hold on to stuff too. This is what I've learned so far. I feel calmer when a space is clean, decluttered. Taking on your whole house at once is overwhelming and causes me to pause. Setting a timer and seeing how much I can get done helps me. I'm always surprised how much better I feel after just 10 minutes. Making a list and crossing things off also helps. For me, I've done this both ways, cleaning the whole linen closet out and having all that stuff in my living room for a week was not the way to do it. Instead I'd rather take say a shelf, get rid of stuff, rearrange it and stop if I'm bored, tired or otherwise busy. With out a whole big mess. Life is a journey, just enjoy the ride!!! Love your videos, keep em coming.

Debi, this year I have a friend helping me with clutter accountability. I've had a few deaths in my family so we rented a dumpster. It would've been too overwhelming to fill it on my own but I had help. It does feel good to have the extra things gone and I've only regretted a few things but being able to find stuff I need has been a valuable time saver. I'm not done but so far it's been so good. 😊 BTW, Home Depot sells these gigantic bags, almost as big as a small dumpster that you can fill and call your town to pick it up. It's probably different in each town/city but worth looking into. 😉 its cheaper than renting a dumpster. Thanks for always inspiring us Debi! 🎉

I am an artist and have always collected things that I would make marvelous one day. Well as I got older- 62 now, I realized that I could not keep things that I've had for 20-30 years for that one day I would make it into something great. I should have done it in the last 20 years! Only so much time and energy and space, so I did let go of uncompleted projects and supplies that I no longer use. I will let someone else be the creator of something marvelous!

Don't beat yourself up. Creativity & being organized are hard to combine for many of us. You inspire so many of us, God uses you in so many ways as a blessing, remember you are made in His image.

Oh Debi….. I sooo get it!! I ❤ to shop at thrift stores and buy one of a kind items and display them. I’m into art right now. AND trying to purge as well. I ❤things and my husband does not! So I feel you. I get you. I understand. So I thank you for your explanations. It is shedding some light on my “why”. Hanging on to the past maybe….

Oh sweetie I have the same issues. A creative mind is seldom tidy. But we never stop trying. Your projects turned out beautifully

Thanks for sharing this. I'm 63 and have same problems. Trying to declutter myself. We can do this. God Bless and take care. Friend from North Georgia Mountains

I think pretty much all creatives are hoarders. Hey, at least you hoard really cool stuff!

Years ago when I found you on RU-vid… I binge watched every video you had. We’re the same age and I just felt a connection for lots of reasons. I have never related to you more, than in this video… ♥️♥️♥️ You are not alone in this struggle.

💙💚🖤 Your dad is a true gem!!!

God bless you for putting this here. I also have been listening to 'hoards broadcasts' and have but a 'moritorium on spending'...my own house looks like a 'warehouse' and since I have been a 'reseller' for a number of years, it has caused me to get into this situation. I also see the 'value' of items others pass by. I have made a commitment to myself in going through more items and deciding to where these will be put to sell. I can be 'daunting', but, I 'Will Prevail:"! God bless all. God bless you and your Dad. Sherry :)

Found you by luck in the airport. What a nice video and I appreciate your honestly and vulnerability. Some of us have issues with buying too much and seeing the potential in a lot of items. Love your storage creation.

I can totally relate to the need to declutter. I have done it. And it does come back. Especially when I’m in the middle of a project. I also have a lack of control when it comes to throwing things out. I keep everything. LOL. I think lots of creatives are like this. But I still strive to do better. Thanks for showing and sharing with us this video.

I love your stuff and your videos and Im just like you and there is a mental component thats huge !! Doing exactly same thing right now 😂 You go girl 💪🏼

Oh my dear, don't cry, knowing you want to make a change is a good thing! We all have some flaws, or patterns we'd like to change. I too have clutter, I just turned 66, I try to organize which is a good start. My vice is beads and jewelry making supplies, I have more than I need, but can't help to pass up a cute bead or findings. I don't know if I'll ever use them all but hoard them none the less. LOL I do make items for sale, I need to work on what to do with all the beads! Trying to have a yard sale soon, to lighten the load of nic nacs, if the rain will stop on saturdays! LOL You are so talented and dear soul for all you do for everyone. Be kind to yourself, all will be well. Things will always work out for you, believe it, you deserve it!! Love the jewelry displays, gorgeous!! Your Dad is a true gem!! Blessings to you and your family and furry babies too !😊😇

Raw and wonderful! Such a sweet video, Debi. I live by a list that continually evolves. It can be overwhelming to some people to see all that they would like to accomplish on paper, but it keeps me in constant motion. I write things down as soon as I think of them. I have slipped and that's when I start to feel overwhelmed again and it's hard to get motivated without a clear direction. Once I start on the chosen item from the list I hyper-focus and complete it. Feels good when moving on to the next item because it feels fresh. Aloha from the Big Isle (absolutely Loved the short vids from Ellie!) Thank you for sharing your life and Love. ❤

I love you, lady! Have been following your journey for years! I’m neurodivergent just like you so I understand your struggle. You’ve got this!!! ❤

Oh Debbie this spoke to me 100%!! My life and small apartment is as you described. I also have 3 storage buildings full and a stressful, chaotic life. I've been working just on a master closet for 2 days. I hope to get lots of inspiration from your makeovers in your home! I am an avid garage sale shopper and thrifter. I have slowed down to try to catch up on my booth and home. I love your videos!

Thanks for sharing & being real about the struggles! I also had developed a hoarding issue over the years… Some of it for me was the circumstance of moving from a very large fully decorated house to smaller apts…so I had stuff in multiple storage units for years & moved it all many times!🙊 Well eventually I am planning to go to tiny living maybe in a camper van I am building a little over a few years…so I’ve had to confront my craziness with dragging all that stuff around for so many years… I found some good minimalist RU-vidrs & listened a while to how they downsized to minimalist mindsets. I also became convicted by the Lord that I didn’t want to be bound by things… I found that I had some issues that are common among hoarders such as having some years of financial distress which caused me to feel like if I got rid of things I might never be able to afford to buy them or anything again…well that’s a lack of faith that God will provide whatever I need when I need it…so I am now free from that silly fear! My other hoarding issue was more of an issue common among artistic creatives (mine is particularly in the fashion/styling arts)…I love to thrift & create & style clothing! It’s always been my hobby. So now that I’m down to way less stuff than ever~my one excessive collection is clothing & accessories & fabric. Like~I still have a small storage unit full of mostly fashion items! I have to switch out each season!🙈 I’m giving myself some grace in the fashion arena & hoping to do some thing with it business wise eventually… I feel like it might be ok if you’re using your things for business & have a well organized overflow inventory storage unit. Otherwise I feel such a burden lifted by getting rid of so much stuff! Now when I see excessive amounts of things I feel the anxiety I used to have & am glad I let it all go! Don’t panic~it has taken me years to transition to having a minimal amount of stuff!

Your meltdown was real....and I like the real Debi!❤