is it too much clutter still? Becky's BIG move! (pt. 5) 

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Becky, what a beautiful new place to call home. You decluttered so much with Carla before the move. Creating more room for your items might require another pass. For example, I think there were at least six or seven deodorants in your medicine cabinet. Having only two will allow more space to take an item or two off the window sill and place it in the medicine cabinet. Bit by bit you can make space. I’m sure there are people that would appreciate a kind donation of any multiple items.

It's suuuch a cute place! I'd love to live there haha, but I'd definitely downsize some more with the stuff.. maybe get rid of some of the tiny cabinets.. it's still giving 'crowded', even if she's a maximalist, it can be a little calmer.

Happy birthday! A new year, a new home, a new era. Regarding another pass, even if she wouldn't be willing to do that, she could at least commit to not buying more products until she uses up what she already has and limiting the number of extras. Living in a smaller space will surely help to be organised, as she can easily see what she has. A pass every 6 months or so is always a good thing, to check what might have expired. I would also suggest some nice pencil holder or cup she already has to be used for those lipsticks, as they might roll out of the trolley between the bars.

happy birthday, becky!!! love your new place! it's so helpful to have a friend like carla to help you see when you don't really need something. my sister helped me declutter when i first started out and i got rid of so much more than i would have on my own. i've decided i don't want my living space to simply be a storage space so i've gotten rid of a lot, plus i've put more of my stuff out on shelves and on walls to decorate. keep up the good work!

Happy Birthday! 🎉🎈🎂🎈🎉 Thank you so much for allowing us on your journey. It's wonderful to have a friend like Carla guide you during this stressful time. Fun, but stressful! Can you imagine trying to move into your new cottage with all your stuff before decluttering? You'd have a tarp city in your garden. Good luck continuing to declutter and making your new place home.

Maybe not buy anything for a while until she runs out of something that she needs. That is what I am currently doing. What an adorable place, lots of character. Love your videos Carla!

Aww happy birthday from down under xxx

You are great friend Carla so caring fun and helpful ❤ Becky happy birthday and I adore your new home it’s so charming 🎉😊do another pass it will make it even better

I think people forgout how crazy moving is. Initially your just getting the boxes of furniture and stuff in the space. Nothing is put away is all spread out and looks insane. Once you start unboxing and organizing I'm always surprised how well most things fit. Yes, Becky could get rid of more, but I think it's unfair to judge when she's still unpacking. I have never wanted to jump through a screen more and help. I think switching up some of the furniture placement, utilizing the hall linen closet as more bathroom storage, a curtain for the closet, investing in furniture with hidden storage solutions, and wall shelves/verticle storage would be the biggest help.

Rather than decluttering right now, challenge her to use up what she has and not buy anything new. There seemed to be 4 underarm deodorants in the medicine cabinet. Have 1 out and the 3 unused ones in extra bathroom storage in the linen closet. Only when she is down to her last one can she buy another one. When I decluttered my bathroom, I committed to using up all my lipglosses as I had so many. I am now down to 4 and have not bought any for years. Once I am down to 1-2, I am allowed to buy a new one. No need to get rid of products she uses and loves, just self-discipline not to buy any more until you use them up. Also Happy Birthday!

Definitely do another pass Becky and Carla. It’s hard to get rid of stuff but it makes your space more organized and easier to find things.

Becky could just make a promise to herself to not buy any new stuff for at least a year! After a while she will want to start decluttering her space again I think! This is a great series.

I would give it a couple weeks/month for her to feel what is working and not working, and then yes another pass + definitely a curtain for the clothes closet 💕

Happy birthday Becky! We all love you and your decluttering transformation! Thank you for braving the internet for us!!!

As Dana K. White says, “”Let the container be the limit.” In this case, the adorable new place is a very small container compared to Becky’s previous place. Many more tough choices are going to have to be made in order to make this new place not to be overcrowded and cluttered.

I am so happy that she finally moved into her new place, once she gets settled in and organizes the place she may come up with new ideas about where things go. Right now she is overwhelmed and needs to figure out the bed situation first. I am glad she kept the green furniture that belonged to her mom.

I’m not a minimalist person, however last year I was in the same situation as her and move to an smaller place and I had to declutter a lot. In fact even though is been a year since I move I’m still decluttering. In a way I’m so glad for the smaller place because it really force me to do it. Give her time, the new space will ask her to do it. She still in old place mentality.

Suggestions (since you asked) - YES to the curtain over the closet opening. This will absolutely make it a more peaceful environment. NO to a hard door in the small hallway. There really doesn't seem to be enough clearance. You could also add a curtain in this area to provide privacy. Adding fabric will also help with acoustics. BATHROOM - My suggestions is to keep "useful" items off the window sill. This space should only hold "loved" items. This means when you first walk into the bathroom you have a lovely view straight ahead of you. Thats my nickel's worth. (It used to be 2 cents but with inflation the price has risen. 😃

Another pass for sure. Once everything is "in its place" she will realize there's more she can let go of. Her new home is gorgeous!

Also yayyyy you kept the green hutchhhhhh!

Great job Carla. I would LOVE to revisit your sister's home to see if she has any additional projects she has in mind or just to visit and see how she's doing , but mainly because she'a very lovely person with a kind soul. ❤❤❤

I don't know about another pass so soon after the move. I think she should live in her space and see what is working and what isn't. Also now that her bathroom stuff is so visible, I think the amount will naturally diminish over time as it is used up. In her previous place, a lot of stuff was behind closed doors and in drawers and cupboards. It's hard to remember what you have when it is tucked in somewhere.

I love Becky’s new place! What a wonderful opportunity to call it home. Carla will help you arrange everything you need and want. You girls are the best! 😊💕

Happy Birthday! Would love to see another pass, but also use up the stuff you have, and reduce - like maybe 3 sticks of deodorant vs 6, Becky just doesn’t have the space for so many multiples. Cancel product subscriptions if she has any, they come much sooner then needed, only reorder as needed.

Happy birthday Becky! Thank you for sharing your decluttering journey for all of us to see.

I think Becky needs to get completely moved in. She needs to get her new bed and she needs to get completely unpacked. Then she needs to get rid of all the packing materials, boxes and paper etc. etc. and then try out the new place for a couple of weeks or a couple of months. Then it would be fun for Carla to come back and show us the new final place. That would make it easier for us outside onlookers to say if you think Becky needs to do another Declutter. She Decluttered many of her clothes and her shoes and got everything into that nice new big closet. She has that nice big loft although I don’t see how she’s going to be able to get up there unless she has a dedicated ladder. I would love to see how she is going to do her living room and kitchen set up, a dining room table nook? How will she entertain guests? Does she have full access to the outside yard? That would be a great place to set up a small barbecue and maybe have some tables and chairs or benches where people could be outside and inside at the same time. But I don’t really understand the space well enough to make a good suggestion. Love you both, Carla and Becky, best friends!

I would switch the green hutch and the bookshelf by the office . Swap them

I think another pass would help. Move extras out of the bathroom. Can’t she do things like moisture and apply makeup outside of the bathroom so that only the essential stuff is in the bathroom. It looks so cluttered seeing that shelf when you enter the bathroom. Why not put on her makeup and the rest standing at the mirror above the dresser in the bedroom. The top drawer could hold all her make up in containers. She’s done so well. I know it’s so difficult. When I downsized and was moving in my son said you don’t need this and you don’t need this and throw this out. Him doing that was just what I needed. I found it so helpful because he was being realistic. Give your rooms some breathing room. It will really help.

Hi Love Becky’s new space. Happy birthday Becky. To increase storage move the green cabinet to between bedroom windows. Remove the two low bureaus. Add two IKEA pax wardrobes to the wall where the green cabinet is located now. Customize the wardrobes to your storage needs. I think you still need to declutter more. Good luck

All the makeup and cosmetics definitely need a second pass. There is no way all of that was acquired less than 2 years ago, so let the old go and your skin/body and your new space will thank you for allowing it to be a peaceful and calm place to be!

Getting rid of clutter is so much work, physically, mentally and emotionally. Although Becky got rid of a lot, she still has more to go through. I too held on to a lot of stuff. I would cry terribly during my decluttering sessions that it was so overwhelming and debilitating at times. Now I try to go through every part of my apartment often and ask myself a serious of questions like, do I need this item? have I used it already? when will I use it? I mean how many reusable shopping bags does one need? I use the same bags over and over! I find that the more I stay on top of my space, the easier I can get rid of things I no longer use or need which keeps the clutter at bay.

Happy Birthday! Ithink Becky will realize after a while that her cute little house is not what she envisioned with excess things.

i think she STILL has too much stuff and should declutter more. She’s already in a tight space, may as well declutter a tiny bit more so she can breathe and move around her new space.

Give her a month or two, then see if she is interested in doing another pass. Once living there longer, may change her mind to do another pass.

This is the coolest little cottage ever!! A space like this is an eclectic minimalist's dream! I think another deep pass of decluttering will help so much when everything is more put away. Once all of her furniture is how she wants it, she may realize she doesn't need it all. Bright, light and airy is something she said she wanted in another episode. I am so proud of how far she has come so far. I hope we see a lot more of her space!

Get a large wooden cutting board to put on top of the sink so you can put your curling or flat iron or makeup bag on when you get ready. I had to do that at an air bnb I stayed at that had no counter space and it worked great! Happy Birthday Becky!!🎉🎉🎉

The green hutch is so beautiful, I’m glad it got to stay!!

I love my Sundays with Carla and BECKY!!!!!

congratulations on your new home...since the landlord is willing to put on a door to your bedroom, maybe he would consider a sliding closet door too

Still waaaaaaay too much stuff. This is CRAZY. She needs to declutter by half.

What an adorable place that seems to fit your friend juuuuuuust right. 🙂 Yes, however, to at least one more pass through her things in order to declutter even a little more. She'll be happy she did. Also, I'm not sure that they have a specific name, but there are curved storage pieces made specifically to fit around the bases of pedestal sinks. That would give her more surface area for storage, yet look more streamlined as she could eliminate the smaller shelf unit to the right of the sink. Yes to a curtain to cover the closet; it'll be a nice way to introduce a bit of color and pattern as well as hide the contents. Thank you, Becky, for sharing your home with us!

I would love to see her new place from the front door all the way to the garden when she is finished moving in. It's such a cute place.

It is just right for her. She needs a little break to recharge and decide what areas she wants to tackle. She did great!

First a very happy birthday to Becky. Second I really like this series. Following her on her way to fit her new space is so authentic.

So excited to actually see Becky's new place begin to take shape!! The approach to the front door is great with the flagstones & lights & potted plants. It can be another living space once she gets settled inside. Thanks, Carla, for continuing to physically help her & keeping her on track with decluttering & finding space to put her "stuff". That closet in the hallway is a wonderful place for storage. Yes, I think she will need to do another decluttering session, but after she lives there a few weeks. Blessings from central rural Georgia USA.

Good job guys one suggestion though I see she is storing multiples of many items she has a car and can easyly purchase items so she dosnt need to store multiples previous place had space for excess storage this has nun so go with the flow and store items worth 2 weeks or max to max a month and go buy again same can gradualy be applied to the makeup😊

I knew I was staying up late for a reason 😅

I think Becky should tie back the shower curtain when not in use. It will make the space seem bigger.

I use a clear shower liner as my shower curtain so as to let light thru while I am showering. There is no real need for another curtain either, Works great.

For a small place, there's actually quite a lot of storage space. Congrats on your new place Becky - and Happy Birthday!

My favorite space saver is raising the bed to have storage under. Small risers give a ton of space for pull out storage bins. 👍👍👍And using vertical space up the walls.

Whether or not Becky should add a curtain to her closet depends on whether she prefers hidden organization or if she's a visual organizer, like a Bee or Butterfly in the Clutterbug system. She is a maximalist and seems to be able to manage it so, if she's able to function very well with that amount of stuff, then it's fine if she wants to live with it in her new space for a while. If she finds that she's not able to unpack everything, another round of decluttering would be a good idea. I was basically an organized hoarder when I started my decluttering journey and have done several rounds of decluttering but I have a different goal than Becky, which is to become a minimalist.

There’s this thing that fits perfectly under pedestal sinks for extra storage. Would help reduce visual clutter. Look up ‘pedestal sink storage.

Happy Birthday Becky 🎉 I think as she unpacks she’ll be motivated to declutter more so she has room to breathe and move about her home.

You could put felt on the bottom of that corner tower unit so it slides more easily! I also feel like Becky needs a vanity space in the bedroom and a shorter unit under the tv for visual space? love this sm, yall have done so well cutting down substantially!

I think she may want to make another decluttering pass once she settles in.

I had to chuckle as Becky reminded me of myself. I would get ready to move into a new place and envision it being clean and minimalist, and THEN I would snap out of it and realize that I am nothing like that. I just like my stuff. I think she will figure it out gradually. That tiny bathroom is challenging, but you did a great job of making it work with those extra storage units!

Happy Birthday, Becky!! 🎉 I think that another pass would be a good idea when Becky has lived in the space for a few weeks. I would suggest using vertical space like open shelves on the wall in the tiny bathroom. I would also suggest keeping extra items in the linen closet vs the bathroom cabinet. I would also suggest bed risers to use underbed storage containers. They have rollers on them making them much easier to access. I would suggest labeling the bins in that beautiful loft area and sort them to make it easier to find what you're looking for, ie, crafting supplies and paints on the left side, memory boxes in the middle area, extra purses/bags on the right side of the loft. A curtain on the bedroom closet would be nice to make the room feel less cluttered.

I think I would constantly be hitting my shins and stubbing my toes in the bedroom with the current furniture arrangement, but I think some people need more time to realize after settling in that the space and ease of movement is worth more than the things jammed into all the various pieces of furniture and some decide it’s worth it. Either way I’m so happy she’s in her own space and such a beautiful place. ❤

For that bathroom, I would highly recommend trying to add a couple of wall shelves and eliminate the shelving unit that you have to squeeze past just to get into the room. Store any extra supplies that you don't need frequently in a box in a different room or closet. You don't need to keep 6 deodorants in the bathroom. Same with toothbrushes. Keep one spare and store the rest elsewhere. Cleaning supplies under kitchen sink. Prioritize items you use every day. Reorganize so you don't have to clutter up the window sill. I know it's a process....those are just my suggestions.

I find the best time is to declutter is definitely when you are moving. You see EVERYTHING you have once you start packing up and have to take everything out. I ended up decluttering twice when I moved. Once before I started taking things out of “hiding spots” and again afterwards 😂😂😂 I learned I am good at packing clutter in my house!!!!! I was shocked to see how much I actually had. Out of sight out of mind kinda thing

Probably try and use up the products she already has before purchasing any more since space is so tight. Deodorant and make up for example.

Happy birthday Becky! I hope you’re loving your adorable new home! Decluttering is a long process that will take several more passes as you get used to the new space, and no matter when or how, we’re all here for you cheering you on!!

Happy birthday Becky! Mine is in 6 days. Here is a thought: do you miss any of the items you have decluttered? Stop and really think about it. If not, then perhaps make another pass. Good luck!

Happy Birthday Becky!!! Great video! Love her place and that stunning garden! I would suggest some simple shelves that can be stacked on top of one or more of the bureaus. I have used that idea to hold a lot of my extra make up, jewelry boxes and supplies and it works really well. I use colorful cloth bins to hold my clutter. Pehr bins have so many pattern options. With tall ceilings and limited floor space, don't be afraid to go up!

Happy birthday Becky!🎉🎉

If moved ALOT over the years and I always found when possible if you can afford to pay rent at both places and do the move over a month it’s so worth it! That was a good decision. I absolutely love this new place, very cute, I’m sure she will love that extra freedom of her own space. Sorry for spamming with all the comments I’m just seriously so excited for her!!!

Great job, Team! Is it too full for me? Sure, but is it my home? Nope! 😊. Becky, if you can muster up the energy, then how about every day til the end of the year, you declutter 1 item on the 1st of the month, 2 on the 2nd, and so on. Maybe only ever go up to the 7th or 8th of the month so it doesn't feel too overwhelming and gives you a break before starting afresh each month. The other thing is not bringing more in and using up what you have...Perhaps you could also start a "because I didnt buy xxx" fund and put the money in a jar and at the end of the year, you’ll have a nice amount to go on a day out/trip. But you're doing great, and it's your home - so just kick back and enjoy xx

Happy Birthday Becky 🎉May this year be bright & happy for you. Enjoy your new home with that wonderful outdoor space. Thank you for sharing your lovely self.

Part of the reason the comments are so sweet is you are a gem!!! You make watching so much fun. Another pass for Becky. I am not a minimalist, but try to only keep what I need. One deodorant, one lotion, etc. And, I want you to make a playlist of the music. I love the variety, So enjoyable.

So nice to see there was a spot for the green cabinet. What a cozy beautiful home. I can’t wait to see the ongoing progress.

I would say for sure atleast try to do another pass or go on a no buy on non essesntial items or items she has multiple of

I moved into a tiny home a year ago from a 2 bedroom house with basement and I can say that downsizing is a process, especially when it’s your first time. You’re doing incredibly. Take your time and keep at it. You’ll know better what you need when you live in your new space for a while. I think that loft in the bedroom would look so nice with your plants and maybe a couple nice baskets.

I love Becky's new place. What a treat to have that nice outdoor space, too. The only little tweak I think I would make in the bathroom is to re-home the things on the window sill except the little plant. Just doing that, because it is at eye level as you enter the bathroom, will make it feel more spacious. I bet Becky will decide herself to do another pass. Once you get a taste of how peaceful your home feels with less things, it is very addictive.

When she said she'd got a new bed coming I hoped it was one that lifted up with lots of storage underneath. Alas legs were mentioned so she missed out on that trick for tons of hidden storage space. Maybe Becky can streamline her duplicates inventory down to just one eventually. Anyone more minimalist leaning saying get rid of more won't get people who like to keep personal/sentimental items around them. IMO just having it organised efficiently and arranged well will make her home comfortable for her. I hope you make a ton of happy memories in your lovely new home Becky!

Shout out from Mack from Midwest Magic Cleaning. He loves your Chanel. 🥰

Amazing place! Too late now its ordered but an ottoman bed where the whole mattress lifts up are incredible for smaller spaces ❤

you could add felt stickers under the shelf unit in the bathroom that doesnt have wheels. that way it's easier to pull out 27:20

What if your friend started a 'use or lose' box? She would have items in a box for a month, and if she didn't use it, then you'd dispose.

Dear Becky dear girl you have such a darling home and aspire for it to be calm and charming. My advise is to really par down your personal beauty and hygiene products. I spent summers on a 32 foot boat with four people and we kept our toilet t ies to one cosmetic bag and q make up bag. You can do that! I am all for beauty products but think about what you really use. You c an do this! And yes to a curtain on the closer

I'm enjoying this series so much. It's putting me in purge my stuff mode so that my space isn't overwhelming.

A woman that pretty doesn't need all that make up 'everyday". She needs to give herself a birthday gift of another pass thru all the stuff. Her place will not be a calm light filled oasis with all that stuff. It just won't.

Yes to the curtain covering the closet. It will greatly reduce the dust getting in her clothing.❤

I would suggest another round of decluttering. Also to not stock up or buy mega packs like 15 toilet rolls, idk if smaller packages are available? She lives close to stores so a refil is quick to buy- What exiting journey! So happy her green cupboard made it into the house.

I wish for Becky to let go of half of her possessions so she can feel more free. Space is a wonderful commodity.

It's like hanging out with the gals. Fun times and good ideas. Happy birthday Becky!

Hi Carla, Becky and Samson. I was looking forward to your moving sequel. Decluttering is an ongoing journey, you're never finished. No matter how "good" you are, there's always room for improvement. But that makes every time so exciting. All the best luck in your new home, Becky. Best wishes from Germany.

Might I suggest some felt pads or something to go on the bottom of the little shelf tucked under the sink? Would hate to scratch up the floors in her new place. Got a kick out of the secret superman 😂

Happy Birthday! Thanks for sharing this intimate process. Another pass? Maybe, but I would focus on not bringing more stuff into your life. Magical little spaces shine brighter when they’re seen. Blessings 🙏

Can she push the bed against the outer wall, under the window? I’ve lived in very tiny spaces and that might give her more space to move and open drawers

This was awesome. moving is so crazy - her new space looks so cute! The advice I would have (from personal experience) is to put a ban on purchasing any items she already has; that applies really to bathroom stuff. I /always/ over purchase and have a ton of back stock, and it just takes up space. I love how Marie Kondo points out that the store pays rent to house that stuff and you don't have to. I am definitely aware that online shops have major sales sometimes and its a great time to stock up on that kind of stuff, but an item that really stood out was like deodorants and there are a ton. It's crazy how much mental energy it takes to NOT buy stuff when you don't yet need to. I also have switched to a Nixit menstrual cup (its not like other cups; its a COOL cup lol) and washable cotton pads (and flannel rags; I am slowly becoming an 1867 prairie pioneer woman, but trust) and now I don't have to stock up and store tampons and pads, which then go right into the trash! My sister is a frugal minimalist who doesn't invest into anything she can't prove out ahead of time and is pretty mainstream and I gifted her a nixit and cotton pads (I'm the weird sister) and she is a convert and cannot go back. I know I put it on every cleaning/declutter video, but its worth spreading the word to help everyone declutter their tiny bathrooms as I have!

Happy Birthday to Becky. It’s looking great so far and you can see how happy she is with the progress. I’m sure as time goes on she’ll want to do another pass as it’ll just feel cramped otherwise being such a small space. Has she thought of moving the makeup and hair stuff into the bedroom instead. She might have more room to do it in there.

Wouldn’t hurt to do another pass once she is settled in more and for sure shop within her items before buying anything new I’m sure every few months she’ll adjust things Looks great!

I don’t think she needs to force herself to declutter more, I think if she becomes annoyed by how much stuff she’s living with she’ll toss it out naturally. However I really do think she should move all hygiene/beauty functions that don’t require water out of the bathroom and into the bedroom. use the mirrored dresser as a vanity. get all the makeup, serums, moisturizers, hair appliances, nail stuff, deodorants, etc into the bedroom. all that crowding in a tiny closet of a bathroom is too much and it won’t be a comfortable space for her to do her beauty routines anyway.

You are such inspiration and a great accountabilibuddy! I am a 59 year old woman that experiences days and days of not being able to get off the couch. I can watch your episodes and feel better. Just wanted you to know you make a difference!

I seriously love your and Becky’s relationship. Becky girl don’t buy extras… 🤣.

She's going to LOVE living by herself!! Heaven!! Cute place . .

You are such a great friend and organizer. You never judge; but instead you always offer gentle, patient guidance. The two of you work very well together!