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tea with Lilibet
Australia
Приєднався 22 тра 2022
A journey to an organised, healthy & inspired life
Please say hello and let me know what's going on in your life 😊 ❤️
Please say hello and let me know what's going on in your life 😊 ❤️
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Decluttering cupboards & drawers in a small apartment | New towels
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In this video I declutter 3 major storage areas in my lounge / dining space that I have been wanting to tackle for some time. It turned out to be a huge task to go through DVDs, laundry items, receipts and an ad hoc collection of household items. But the results were fantastic and it's really simplified my daily life. I also show you some towels that I recently bought for my new apartment. I ho...
Furnishing my apartment | New dining set & chest of drawers
Переглядів 1,4 тис.21 день тому
In this video I thoughtfully declutter old furniture that has been with me a long time. And I receive and assemble a gorgeous new dining set and chest of drawers for the bedroom. My sister comes over to help me with unpacking and putting the furniture together. I hope you enjoy seeing how the new pieces lift and improve my space. I warmly acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on w...
Creating a remembrance #petgrief #cat #petloss #healing #healingjourney #catsofaustralia
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What I learned from my hardest declutters - Live Chat
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In this live I discuss the worst spaces I've tackled since starting my decluttering journey 18 months ago. I talk about the reasons for each declutter and why each task was so difficult. I also share the lessons I learned, in particular the importance of planning and being in the right head space to make good decisions about which items to keep or declutter. I hope you enjoy it ❤️ These are the...
Kitchen Declutter | Under sink cupboard & utensil drawers
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In this video I declutter my incredibly message under sink cupboard and some utensils drawers in my kitchen. I streamline my cleaning supplies, get rid of out of date items and utilise containers to corral smaller items. I discuss the importance of self care and not overdoing it when you are decluttering your home. I hope you enjoy it! I warmly acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land...
Updating my small apartment balcony
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In this video I review the current furniture and plants I have on my balcony to decide what will be kept, repurposed or decluttered. I head to my local nursery to purchase a number of new plants and pots to suit the beautiful gum trees that I can see from my balcony. I spend the afternoon repotting and styling the space. I finish the day with trying out some portable rechargeable lights. I hope...
Seasonal clothing changeover & declutter | Mini wardrobe tour
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In this video I change over my clothing closet from summer to winter and declutter items from both seasonal capsules. I discuss pieces that need replaces in my wardrobe and try on a few items. I also discuss my future plans for clothing and shoe purchases. I hope you enjoy it! I warmly acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which I filmed, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nati...
#healing #naturehealing #petloss #petgrief
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6 months in my new apartment - Live Chat Q&A
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It's hard to believe that as of this week I will have been in my new apartment for 6 months. So I thought it was timely to do a live video to answer your questions about downsizing my life, all the changes that I've made and plans for future improvements. I look forward to chatting with you then ❤️ I warmly acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which I filmed, the Wurundjeri pe...
New outdoor chairs, household tasks & life after loosing Milly
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In this video I discuss the emotional toll of loosing my cat Milly after 16 years together and adjusting to life without her. I keep myself busy with tasks around my home and show you some new things that I purchased for my apartment including outdoor chairs, kitchen and laundry items. I hope you enjoy the video. Here are links to the items that I purchased: Outdoor chairs: www.bunnings.com.au/...
Milly passed away live chat
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TRIGGER WARNING - PET GRIEF I'm sad to let you all know that Milly passed away this past friday April 26th. It's been a hard week but it helped me to chat with you all about it. I hope this video brings some comfort to those of you who have also lost a pet. Sending love xox
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Choosing a new sofa for my small apartment
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In this video I replace my well loved sofa with a new one for my small one bedroom apartment. I explain why it is hard to say goodbye to my old sofa, all the features of my new one, show it arriving and being assembled and troubleshoot a problem with the sofa legs. I hope you enjoy it! I warmly acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which I filmed, the Wurundjeri people of the K...
Custom built-in storage for a small apartment
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In this video I finally get my custom built-in storage unit installed in my small living space. In downsizing to a 1 bedroom apartment I knew I would need to build a custom cupboard to house all the equipment I use for my home business. I show the minimalist design, installation process, and the wonderful end results. I then pack and organise the storage unit and reconfigure other storage in my...
Hi Lilibet, your apartment is lovely. I've been watching your channel for a while now but came back to rewatch this video. I'm in my late 40's and looking to buy my first home in Brisbane - also downsizing. Could I ask how many square meters your apartment is internally?
Thank you so much and for watching the videos 😊 My place is 50 sqm inside and the balcony is just under 8 sqm. All the best for buying your first home. It's such an exciting thing to do!! 😍
Maybe you should try to come up with a solution to keep your laundry items closer to your washing machine, towels in the bathroom etc… I also live in a small house & things work best for me if everything is were I use the items.
Thanks Maria. That’s the long term plan once I sort out the bathroom storage. The cupboard that towels are currently in is just outside of the bathroom door so all good for now 😃
The new furniture is lovely. Really ties your whole place together.
Thanks Libby! 😍
Love love love the new dining table and chairs! That lighter timber really freshens up the space and works so well with your existing set up ❤ The chest of drawers is gorgeous too!!!
Thanks Grace! I'm enjoying them so much 😍
@@teawithlilibet 🩷🤗🩷 That's wonderful!
You did a great job with your decluttering and reorganising. I'm very glad I don't have many cleaning products to deal with. The lazy susans look like they'll work great. I've only ever used them in the pantry, but will keep this in mind for our new apartment.
Thanks Libby! The lazy susans are working out great 😍
Hi Lilibet, I'm a new subscriber. My name is Monica and I'm in Sweden. This video showed up in my feed the other day and I loved it and have binge watched your videos these last days. I'm very much into decluttering and downsizing and watch a lot of such videos, but for me it takes more for me to stay with a channel and I absolutly love your videos. I love the low energy and calm in them and you as a person too. Looking forward to watching it all.
Welcome Monica! And thank you for the lovely feedback. I'm so please you've been enjoying the videos 😍
Great job. I love decluttering and organizing.
Thanks Charlene! 😍
Hi Lilibet, great job getting all that decluttering and organising done. You tackled quite a lot. I find it so interesting to see the ways you manage your spaces and thee types of things you group together. Moving into a new and smaller space requires some adjustments but this sort of work is continuous as we try out new systems or as our lives change. It can be physically and emotionally tiring. I have some exciting news. We have bought an apartment and our settlement matches our house settlement at the end of the month. We will have much less storage and therefore I have taken note of your organisation. Recently, ecofriend.lia (youtube) said that she didn't think it was healthy to push ourselves to live outside our comfort zone, but that we can live anywhere within in and, when we feel like it from time to time, try something new and a bit less comfortable. Some people are very comfortable living on the edge and need the excitement, not me. High cortisol levels are bad for my health. In my opinion, people are innately valuable and that does not change whatever they do. ♥
Congrats on buying your new apartment, I'm so happy for you! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on living on the edge. I love challenging myself. But am also quite cautious and careful. I'll check out ecofriend.lia ❤️❤️
Thank you for the further inspiration to declutter and get organized! Your place is looking wonderful!
Thank you so much! 😍😍
Do you have laundry in your building? I don't see any in your apartment.
Washer and dryer are in my bathroom. It's not a great space for filming. But some of my earlier videos have footage you can check out 😍
It’s not everyone’s purpose or personality type to live on the edge. If it’s not the desire of your heart to do so, then it’s probably not for you.
Thanks for watching the video and sharing your thoughts 😍
I don’t think we need to “live on the edge” but I am working on not living in fear.
Thanks a great goal to have ❤️
I think you did with this declutter and I've gotten even more ideas from you.I have RA and Fibromyalgia so I make tea and put it in a hot thermos in case I get a flare or fatigue.That way I don't have to make it throughout the day or night. I understand what it's like to have that fatigue start to set in when cleaning. It's like someone turning a dial and it's getting higher and higher.I'm a huge Also, I'm a huge Dickens fan but Bleak House was too dark for me too. As for that saying, I think it was a bit harsh as we're all different and you don't have to live on the edge to be happy or be of value.
I'm so sorry to hear about your health issues. My fav Dickens is a lesser known one, Dombey & Son. What's yours? 😍
Do you ever watch back these videos to find where you put something or to see if you decluttered it? 😉
Yes I do! Part of what I enjoy about creating these videos is documenting my life. I like to see how I've arranged objects that I brought from my old home differently in the new apartment, or how my plants have grown or in some cases declined 😆
Great job reorganizing and decluttering. I'm subscribing 😊
Thank you and welcome!! 😍
Hello🤗. I am obsessed with these type of videos. Organizing and releasing items (decluttering) soothes my soul🫶🏾💕. Hope you are having a fantastic day🎉.
Thank you so much! 😁
Great job! We don't even have any DVDS anymore!
Thanks Carolyn! I've just kept my favs but could just as easily just watch on streaming 😄
Wouldn't it be easier to buy your own little shredder?
Yes it would probably be useful to buy a small one. Will put it on the list 😃
LOVE your TV stand.
Thank you! It was a lucky find 😍
Hi Lilibet, brilliant declutter! The organisation just gets better and better. I didn’t like that saying at all, it felt harsh and judgy (and not necessarily true). Doesn’t suit your simple and honest style at all. The only item that caused a sad reaction was Milly’s big blanket. Not because she used it, which is sweet in itself, but it’s such a lovely blanket and looked really nice on your bed. Just my opinion, hope you don’t mind me saying.
Thanks Kaycee! And for sharing your thoughts on the saying. I used the blue one as an under blanket to protect the bed. But I'm keeping Milly's 2 main blankets... the fluffy green and pinks ones. 😍
Always enjoy watching you in your calm cozy home
Thanks Lauren! 😍
I'm on the bus headed home from work. Just saw your video! So excited to have this to watch after dinner! ❤
It's so nice to hear that! I really enjoy making these videos and love that they are being appreciated 😍
You got so much sorted and decluttered. I love your new towels, that blue is one of my favourite colours.
Thanks Andee! The colour of the towels is actually called "Bluebird" which I thought was really sweet 😍
Die Wohnung ist wunderschön und du bist es auch !
vielen danke 😍
Saludos desde Barcelona❤
Ola! ❤️❤️
Hi Lilibet! Great job with your organization and repurposing of the containers! I love how purposeful you are with curating your things. You have such an eye for quality, durability and style. To your question about "living on the edge", I think it depends on what that phrase means to you. It reminds me to be brave and to push my comfort limits as I am an introvert and have trouble with anxiety and self conciousness. It encourages me to forge ahead no matter what. ❤
Thanks for the lovely feedback Deanna! It was interesting to have a different perspective on the saying. Glad you found it inspiring ❤️❤️
great move in job.
Thanks Peggy! 😍
I really like the aesthetics you're cultivating in your home.It's all so lovely and I look forward to seeing more. I really enjoy your channel.Thanks for having us for tea!
Thank you so much! I love having you over for 🫖 😍
Your apartment looks so beautiful and cozy. 🥰
Thank you so much! 😍
Love the look nice apt😊
Thank you! 😍
You have a lovely home
Thank you so much! 😍
I have the impression you are slowly replacing all the furniture you brought from your old place. Am I wrong ?
I had always planned to replace a number of key pieces. But I couldn't move forward with a new sofa or decide about the dining set until the inbuilt storage cupboard near the entrance was completed. I was on the fence about the chest of drawers for a while. But the new smaller one is working out well. No plans to replace anything else.
Your new furniture looks so great!! I’d love to hear how you always keep your place looking so clean. We recently downsized too and are having trouble keeping the place feel clean and not cluttered
The key thing you said was “cluttered”. It sounds like you still have too much stuff for your living space.
Thanks for your very kind feedback Whitney! Your comment has really got me thinking. To me, my home is still very much a work in progress (remember those messy drawers and my storage cage?). So it's really nice to be reminded that I've actually improved things a lot. I hope you don't mind this very long reply. It's a brain dump of what I've learned so far, which I may turn into a future video. One caveat is that I live on my own. So only have 1 person’s stuff and habits to deal with 😄 My process 1. Identify and prioritise the biggest problem areas in my home and work on fixing on those in order of priority. I have a rolling list of the spaces that I want to declutter/reorganise. 2. As I work through that list I decide the purpose of each and every drawer, cupboard, shelf, surface, corner, open area or wall. This can change over time as my needs change. So I may have to circle back to some spaces that are no longer functioning well. 3. The declutter: - I’m realistic and brutally honest with myself about which items I do and don't need, the items I actually use on a regular basis, and what I can truly fit in each space (this includes furniture and wall art). This step can take a lot of emotional work and it is sometimes quite a while before I'm fully ready to be honest or let go of an item. - I get rid of everything that doesn't fit the purpose that I've assigned to that space. Those items either leave my home or get moved to a more appropriate location within my home. If I don't yet know where they should go, they go into some temporary storage. -If I'm really struggling with decluttering a particular item, I don't force it. I might seek advice from someone who knows me well. Or I'll put it into temporary storage and revisit at a later date. - I make room for items that I like and enjoy that don't have a functional use, e.g. decor and plants - I don't use up all the space. I leave room for doing exercise or a landing place for temporary items that may come and go. For example a space where I can put down grocery or shopping bags when I arrive home. - I set up the space well, so that it is efficient to use and each item can be easily accessed (I use a lot of containers) 4. I do daily maintenance. I go through my whole apartment and do a quick tidy of surfaces, either all at once or sporadically throughout the day. I focus on the most visible surfaces.This might only take 15 minutes in total. If I have more time, I wipe surfaces down to give the apartment that feeling of being extra fresh and clean, with particularly attention to noticeable dust and smudges. I rarely go to bed with a messy house. 5. Finally, I accept that there are spaces in my home that will not be pleasant or efficient to use until I get around to addressing them, e.g. my storage cage. I have short term strategies for clutter e.g. using containers (my white fold up boxes) or a drawer to hide that stuff away until I'm ready to deal with it. The declutter usually gets done when I can't stand the situation any more because it's causing too much stress or time wasting. Perhaps you just wanted to know about step 4? But from experience I've learned that I couldn't maintain my tidy home without all the other steps. Hope it helps! 🤗❤️
@@teawithlilibet thank you so much for the thoughtful and detailed response. I really appreciate the time you put into this! I will definitely be following your tips 😊
Hi Lilibet, How exciting to have such lovely new furniture. Nice choice. Real wood is so lovely and should last you a long time. The only downside is the weight, but you probably won't need to move them around now that you have them in place. Lovely to see the interactions between you and your sister as you worked to set everything up. I know how you felt while you were waiting for it to arrive. We have nearly sold all our furniture and have all our possessions in camping cupboards and boxes. 5 more weeks until we move out and we are still hunting for a new home. I hope you are enjoying your new furniture.
Thanks Rena! Yes it's always fun with Alli. And she's very knowledgable too. So it's a great help to me. I know how much work is involved with your selling things. So well done on nearly selling all your furniture. All the best with the house hunting!! 😍🏡
I love how your new furniture is creating a cohesive look. Always love to see a video from you waiting to be watched 😊
Thank you, yes I feel like it's really coming together. So glad you enjoy the videos 😍😍
Cozy beautiful well done
Thanks Lauren! 😍
Just lovely. And your sister was such a great help!
Thank you, yes Alli is amazing! 😍
The furniture is beautiful! You have lovely taste. Enjoy!
Thanks so much! 😍
Everything looks perfect,Lilibet! I know I’ve said it before but I just adore your new home!
Thanks Maya! 😍
Hello again🤗. Your sister is the best. Isn’t it amazing how you gained a few extra inches of space with a smaller dresser? Great furniture choices. As always thanks for sharing your home and life with us🫶🏾💕.
Thanks Felicia! The extra space is working out great 😍
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Thank you. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and commenting! 😍
This was very nicely done.
Thank you, it was a big relief! 😍
Hi Lilibet, Sorry I missed watching this video live as it would have been great to interact as you were talking about this topic. You made some interesting and helpful points about downsizing and moving to an apartment which, as you know, is of interest to me at this time. You mentioned that you have been downsizing to make life easier and that this was one "why" for decluttering. In my case, this is a major motivation, as well as removing things that bring negative or unhelpful thoughts and feelings. As you say, it is important to get rid of the large items before a downsizing move. We have almost sold all our furniture and are almost camping in our house. Many items we have had for 40 years and they have many memories attached, but letting them go has been easy when we have a strong "why" and also when we meet the lovely people who are taking over their care. We are focusing on the positives and excitement of our move while we push ourselves to do this difficult work. We just try to move a step or two forward each day according to our feelings and energy levels. Good luck with your storage cage. It will be interesting to hear how it all went. I hope it is not too arduous. Look after yourself ❤
Hey Rena! Well done on selling so much of your furniture. I know it's a lot of physical and emotional work. But also exciting to be moving forward to your new low maintenance life, with hopefully a few smaller sized keep sakes 😉❤️
Hi Lilibet! So sorry i missed this live but i enjoyed the replay and the subject! I'll be looking for next live! ❤
Thanks Deanna! 😍
I wish I had seen this live. I just found your channel and I love it. I am personally going through a journey of simplifying of my home. I’m going through this process very slowly. I live in an apartment as well and my goal is to have everything we own in my apartment with breathing room.
I"m so pleased you're enjoying the channel. Going slow is a great way to get the result you really want. Love the idea of breathing room! 😍
I really enjoyed listen to this Live - you gave some good advice 🙂
Thanks Kay! 😍
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I have decluttered us from 2,000 square feet to 320 so we could live in a garage apt to be next to my mother in-law. I started 10 years ago because I caught the vision of less and then we were able to move in here six years ago pretty easily. My MIL is now 95 and I don’t regret it at all. I have very few regrets about anything I got rid of and continue to make trips to donate more all the time. It never seems to end and we don’t shop and bring much in that is new. For a few months I have been making pottery and some I have wanted to keep so I need to practice the one in one out rule before it becomes too much. I do miss rearranging my furniture. Our apt is the size of two parking spaces with kitchen and living room on one side with a wall separating the bedroom and bathroom. We recently bought a king size bed that is two x long twins. We have to crawl in from the bottom because they just fit. We have to crawl in and out from the bottom and I crawl in again every morning to make them from the top. We are 72 so may age out of this situation since my MIL is in excellent health. I love your apt and a storage room is so valuable. We do have a shed so that saves us.
Wow Denise that is quite a transition! I'm impressed that you have made such a small space work and are enjoying the benefits of living so simply. Even for me, it's been a joy to have less stuff to clean and maintain. Thanks for watching! 😍
Sorry I missed this. Watching now😊💚
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