Hey guys! Sorry if there was any confusion. Just to clarify, I'm sharing the process of our downsizing as we prepare to move 3,000 miles across the ocean. We're only packing/shipping a minimal amount of things when we move, so I'm trying to get a head start. Rather than procrastinating. I shared my own personal clutter reducing tips because it happened to fit the video topic. But this is not meant to say what anyone else should do with their desk or any other space for that matter, we're all individuals, just do YOU babes!! Whatever brings you joy!! I've been on a journey the past few years to develop more minimalist habits little by little, because I love it! I love how freeing it feels to own less stuff. I love saving money. I love the aesthetic, feeling peaceful and relaxed in my space. I love swapping out ordinary shopping experiences for extraordinary travel experiences. Yes I love white, clean surfaces, pops of greenery and natural decor accents, among a million other things. We all have our own unique style and favorite things in life. Keep on doing you, follow your path and be the best version of yourself.
I personally love your minimalism series. Keep them coming!! :) I follow you for years now...love to see the changes over time from the pink and shabby chic! You are my all time favorite!
Hello dear Christine, you know I love you no matter what! But I wondered as you sayed "no cute things on my desc (and elsewhere in the House?)". Is it really you? I remember the previous Christine who enjoyed makeup, pillows and pink and leopard stuff. Nothing wrong with taste changing over the years, mine has, too. And I also had a weird feeling being cluttered with stuff back then when I was a teenager, so my first impulse has always been to get rid of things asap, so I definitely get your point of view. But to get rid of nearly every beautiful piece of decor to keep only usefull stuff is a but of sad, you know. Like prison or military (I exaggerate, but you get me, arme you). Like not a tiny pretty gold tray anymore?.. For me it would be a tad too plane/bare, I guess. But if it makes you happy go for it. It is just that 180* transformation that I am still adjusting to, lol. Your personality on the other hand developped very much over the passt couple of years, like a butterfly that finally left her cocoon to find it's true life purpose!
You are wonderful. Hope you and Michael have a great Memorial Day weekend. Your lives are on a fabulous trajectory and it is so nice to be included in some of your adventures. Big hugs from Me in Michigan.
I didn't think it was cluttered at all and NOW it looks gorgeous!! Thank you for the inspiration to dig deeper and get rid of my nonessential stuffs! Love watching you and thank you for sharing your ideas!
One thing I'm noticing across the board with minimalism videos is that even once the rooms are almost empty stress and anxiety still exists. So I think with some ppl (maybe not you) on this minimalism journey the physical work is being done(by way of decluttering) but maybe not the emotional, mental or spiritual self-work isn't happening. Everything shouldn't bring stress or anxiety. Great video!
Wow, a very ineresting Point of view, Never thought of that, but how true! Maybe this is like the opposite to the other extreme - shopping! Some people keep on buying to destract themselves from whatever, the other ones keep on getting rid of things (haha, maybe the case with me) and then like sitting in front of an empty room and thinking, man the (whatever) problem is still there ^^. It has nothing to with Christine, though - she knows what she's doing.
I agree! I have lots of pretty things that doesn't stress me out 😊 my stresser is when the insides of my linen closet or Tupperware cupboards are a total wreck 😜
watching this video made me think, "wow, I thought I was stressed, but if having a few binder clips in her drawer brings her anxiety, that's a whole new level." maybe that's why some people see minimalism and think, "I could NEVER do that," and others think, "this is perfect." maybe people who are naturally stressed by objects need minimalism. I, on the other hand, am more stressed by people and situations, not by things, so I don't feel any need to "de-clutter" to this extreme.
Mesmerising. Thumbs up. Just a funny, when you were cleaning your desk I'm thinking you missed a spot...then realized my computer screen was dirty there. Ha!
Christine, I love your refined and classy presentations! They are so helpful, fun to watch and really interesting! The minimalist series is awesome! Thank you! 😊 You know how to act like a lady without being boring!!! 😊
I first discovered minimalism and decluttering after i searched declutter on youtube and found your less stuff, less stress videos and now you are an amazing example of what minimalism means to me, having only what you really need or really love!
I love how you include your thought process with your declutter. I stumbled upon your channel a couple of months ago and literally sat and watched every vlog within a week. My fav's ? re-org projects, vegan challenge ( happy to see you are reading Dr. Gregers book), your plants. Thank you for being so authentic !!!
I love that you talk us through every step. It really helps me figure out what's going on in my own mind when I hold on to things. I also love the tone of your voice and the vibe of your videos. It's really calming and inspirational.
You are my soundtrack as I am organizing my own home. As a working mom with three teenagers I very much appreciate the little bits of wisdom you drop such as "if you needed something you would already know about it", Brilliant! Thank you and best wishes as you organize and reinvent as you prepare for your next adventure!
Your channel is quickly becoming one of my favorites! I've recently gone cruelty-free and I'm working toward some healthy diet changes and minimalist living. Every video you create has inspired me in some way! Thank you! ❤
I love this video! This was a real minimalist declutter! That's what Im doing in my house, but I kept finding YT declutter videos where the people were keeping so much stuff and that wasnt what I was looking for. Love this!
I haven't gone paperless yet, however I did put a filing cabinet in my office. I used to have piles of paper work in several spots in my house, but not anymore. I go through all my mail every day and deal with it right away. That one change has made such a difference in my space.
So glad you are doing another series like this!!Your first declutter series a few yrs ago was super motivating and what helped me to start on my journey!
Nice job... But you could actually now keep the keyboard, mouse and mousepad inside the drawer, now you have the room, to keep the desk clear when you're not working at it :)
I do keep paper mail. I sort it once a week, no exceptions. I have a special letter tray, on which I store my mail during the week. On Saturdays, tray gets cleared out. I keep all receipts in special envelops stacked inside one of the Very Useful Boxes. Few times a year receipts get scanned and shredded. In the Useful Box I also have a small coupon folder, so when I get coupons in magazines, I cut them out and store in a folder. When I need them, I just pull them out. I keep my shopping lists in that folder, too. Like regular mail, I sort through coupons once a week, and discard expired ones. Whole assembly takes 14" x 8" area on one of the home office shelves.
Loved the video. Your area didn't appear cluttered to me, because I am thinking of my own space and it is a mess. It just reminds me I need to get rid of things. I wish I could get rid of my fear and move to a new country, the United States like you are doing. Maybe its because I am a lot older than you. You inspire me.
I realize after watching this whole video that this just isn't for me. I can't do plain and boring. I get that it's not boring for some people but I like color and design.
+Heather Giardino you can have decor. Christine just going for white simple look. Plus she's moving. It's your house make it your style. Whatever makes you happy.
Minimalism is not about not having any color. You can be minimalist and have color. The all white look is something that you see all over You Tube. Type in house tours in the search box and you will see a boatload of You Tuber houses and apartments decorated in all white, and most of the women are not minimalist. You can hardly find a You Tuber whose living spaces are not all white. It is the shabby chic look to the extreme. Personally, I cannot stand it (sorry Christine). White is nice on walls as an anchoring color, but to have everything in the house white, to me, makes the spaces frigid. It is also limiting in what you can buy for home decor. White is fine if you are going to warm the space up with a few wood pieces here and there. I love hanging up colorful wall tapestries from India too.
I enjoy a minimal look, however I have to have pops of color and decorations around too.. my favorite things on my desk are a couple colorful coffee mugs that were special gifts from friends that hold pens, pencils and markers. :) It really is about making your own space simple, happy and personalized.
You've made me wash my dishes... I know, the connection between this video and my dishes may not seem obvious, but my brain makes funny connections. I love this Minimalism Series so far!
Love these videos Christine! Please do more! I started cleaning out my desk drawer as I watched this video. I have started buying less stuff over the years and it is so much easier to be content with the things you have. One suggestion - in reference to email, you can always have a "junk email" address set up for those store coupons to get sent to you etc. You don't always have to check it if you don't want to. That way, your business/personal email account is not slammed with advertising. I have an email account that I use just for my scrapbooking hobby.
I have been cleaning out my entire home as well...I can not believe the stuff I have collected and kept over the years and havent used...even furniture that I didnt like anymore but kept anyway ...it truly does clutter up your life...makeup alone used to be stored in an entire closet in my spare room because I always felt like I needed all the new pallets and every new foundation...I just got rid of it all...I never used most of it but felt like I needed to keep it because I bought it...I have narrowed down everything to only the things I love...only the things I use constantly...I am a much more conscious shopper now...if it doesnt serve a purpose to me anymore I simply pass it by...Ill bet I got rid of thousands of dollars worth of stuff...money and wasted space...Im probably not as minimalist as you but it feels great to unburden my life!
I agree. I absolutely love this series. I'm sad that I won't be seeing Hawaii by the end of the year but I am so happy for them and I can't wait to see their adventures in Arizona.😀
This has definitely inspired me to clean out my desk at work. I think I have highlighters from college (10 yrs ago!) that are still kicking that I don't use and a bunch of other stuff I need to clear out. Thanks for the inspo!
1 pen? Oh boy, I need to hurry up... might never reach this state but it looks superb. A clean cut. I hope the next video will be the SKIN CARE collection!! Or what's left of it.. Haha! I started minimizing with you in 2012 I believe. Great to see how far we've come. xx
Love this series! I've been decluttering for about 6 months now and gotten rid of 1/3 of my items. It's definitely a long process, I find my office space to be the hardest but this has definitely helped me get into the right mindset. Cant wait to see what you declutter next!
I'm not a fan of paperless. Cause if the power goes out you won't get your notice. I know the phone, but sometimes power outages cause towers to go down. In the last storm we had 3 weeks ago. Half the city had no power for days.
So True, and something to keep in mind. May never happen but that one time it does can be awful. We had 3 hurricanes in a row in 2014 and being without power (including cell towers) for up to 3 weeks at a time was just awful. I went back to paper copies after that Lol
+Tracy J I live on the gulf coast so we always have a chance of a hurricane. In these past 3 months I have driven through 2 storms and flooding streets to pick up my son from work. My area was lucky we had power. I like paper back up. You never know
Plus technology fails so often and is susceptible to being hacked. I am all about the paper and having physical copies. Even for money, so much easier to make sure there aren't mistakes.
Oooh man, I just rewatched a video from you called "makeup collection and room" from October 2011 - that brought back some of our sweet memories: pink stuff, white russian lipgloss, milani luminoso, mac gel, single mac eye shadows, nars coconut grove, eye lashes, pillows and many more, sigh...
So many great points, especially about how flyers and emails excite and inspire you to go out and get more stuff you don't need. I do question only keeping electronic contacts. When I got a new iPad and was visiting Arizona in February, my contact list somehow reverted to an old version from the cloud and I've lost so many recent contacts!
Wow Christine, this is impressive. When you first started, I thought you did not have much to declutter! But this shows there is always more one can do.One thing to mention, crystals are said to help with EMF pollution, so it can be beneficial to keep one by your computer :)
Christine, I love your minimalism series. We too are in the process of moving but in looking at all our packed boxes I obviously am not quite a minimalist yet. Could you please do a book series? Since I saw your recent vlog regarding 'Whole', 'The China Study', and 'How Not to Die' I rec'd all three from the library and can't stop reading. I would enjoy hearing what else is on your bookshelves. Thanks.
Thank you so much Christine!! I've been a long time fan of yours since your pinksofoxy days. :) I'm excited to see how you decorate your new place in Arizona!
Could you do a video on your diy project and work areas? I make jewelry as well and the area I have set aside for that is always messy and cluttered. I'd love to see how you work and your ideas for keeping things clean and organized for that!
Wow, Christine! You are such an inspiration to me! Please keep these great minimalist videos coming. I can relate about the junk mail and papers....these give me stress!
I agree with keeping focused on an area. When I started my upstairs big room, I took a small section at a time. It worked out way better that way. My desk is my next declutter/organize project. Not looking forward to it. lol
Love your minimalism and decluttering videos! I find them very interesting and they inspire me to clear out my belongings that I do not need, thanks for the extra push I needed to be on my way to a minimalist lifestyle
Interesting to see what people use on a daily basis in their desk. Being a curious person I have to ask. If you store your memory cards for your camera in your camera bag why do you keep the batteries/chargers for your camera at your desk? Strange question I know. Just have a curious mind. I really need to do this my home desk is a dumping ground!!!
i thought your desk was already de-cluttered as this video was beginning. then i saw the logic behind your decision as it progressed. you demonstrate how everyday life can be a fun journey. thanks.
You are so inspirational Christine! I love the direction your channel has taken. I've been a subby for a long time and always enjoyed your videos, but even more so now. Thanks for sharing, so much!
Wow...Christine, you rock!! I loved the items you had on your desk, but now I GET what you mean. I think I will copy this and redo my own desk. These are great videos. Thank you. MWA
Love this video! So satisfying to watch. I have the same feelings when there are too many things around to distract me. People tease me at work for having such a bare desk lol. Thanks for sharing!
a doxie scanner is perfect for the paperwork you have to keep but don't want cluttering up the place. i bought one and scanned all my photo albums... bit paranoid about loosing them.
Thanks for that. I realize now my desk could use some attention.... I'm trying so hard to get projects finished up and supplies used up so as to cut down on clutter, but it takes time.
I am enjoying this series on your journey of minimalism. It is inspiring me to start as well. I do have a question...how do you clean your sterling silver jewelry? and will you have any more crystal jewelry for sale on etsy?
aww thanks girl! I LOVE your channel ,there is just so much goodness there! You inspire me and i love following your journey . I am still all over the place but when the time is right Ill be exactly on the path I need to be. Thank you.
I'm so glad you took this path in life! It seems to make you so happy! I like decluttering as well, but I don't think being a full out minimalist would be best for me. Im glad it works for you, though!
I'm going to jump in here if you don't mind. What a positive comment!!!! Striving to become more of a minimalist is a personal choice that works for some and is of no interest to others. I see Christine's enthusiasm and like you, am so glad she enjoying this journey!!
Hi, Christine: I'm enjoying your videos very much -- you're very good at this! Your mini-shows are inspiring a four-day "declutter and arrange" that I'm doing. (When I put off doing it for a while, it started to seem overwhelming and "undoable")... Have a great day
These are my favorite videos of yours to watch! I would love some sort of digital declutter video, Maybe include your computer and phone?! You always have such great tips!
Paper is the most clutter, the bills go into a space till the end of year so I can shred them. Now junk mail gets shredded ASAP. Packaging I save only a month until I know if I'm not returning an item.
You DO need 2 headphones!! At least if you're like me....one ear phone will just stop working in the middle of a great song. Loving this series, I am going through the minimalist transition too....all I need to tackle now, are clothes. ^_^
Hi, Christine! I don't always comment on your videos, but I always like and watch them. I'm also a friend on FB (Brynn Forest). I am so excited for you and Michael to be moving to Arizona! I hope everything goes smoothly and that you guys meet nothing but success, happiness, and excellent health on your journey. Thank you for all of your wonderful videos. I always declutter an clean with you, although I might actually be working on a different task... I was gathering and sorting laundry while watching this video. :)
I'm loving your minimalism series, i'm finally trying to apply/incorporate it into my lifestyle as well. have you done one for your closet space? would love to see a "minimalistic" closet space and get some inspiration :)
also i love a super free open table space for my office/work desk because i get distracted quite easily and i'm less likely to make a mess or have clutter hehe
Oh I love your minimalism videos! Please show more! Anxiety seems to run in my family and I've been wondering if having clutter around where I constantly see it daily is just adding to my anxiety. I don't go looking for it it just happens and I'm trying to figure out why and how to deal with it better. Like if i see too many things cluttered on coffee tables or my bed or my sons toys on the floor i get really nervous and feel overwhelmed cuz i feel a desperate need to clean it up. It doesnt seem to be dirtiness that really bothers me its like im noticing i have an issue with clutter. Any thoughts or advice? You had mentioned in a video or two about anxiety or panic attacks, could you do a video on how you cope with it and what works for you? Thank so much I enjoy your videos.
You are ruthless with that clutter;) I'm inspired to pare down and really enjoy your minimalism series! I really like supporting the post office though, so I still use snail mail for most of my bills.
I like seeing different surfaces clear and not cluttered with items especially seeing the bathroom counter clean. That is one area I feel gets pilled up with to many products.
I love cleaning out and getting rid of things you don't use, but wondering about your jewelry supplies. I make jewelry and have as well use quite a few tools etc. how do you handle that part of your work?
My husband and I plan to move to Phoenix in December, we are too downsizing from a house to an apartment. This was a very helpful video! Can you do a minimalist bedroom video too? 😘
Really inspiring! I have a small set of drawers that did exactly what your little tray organiser did.. it attracted all the junk, I guess thats useful though, as it's all in one place! 😂
This might seem like a good concept if your job is working in a computer making videos and selling at flea markets. It doesn't work in the real world though, most people who work at real careers have to keep many items around them. Like a nurse, teacher etc.
I'm a first grade teacher and I've managed to keep a minimalistic desk and classroom for the last year after having read Marie Kondo's book. I had so many unnecessary things that just stressed me out. Now I have things neatly arranged and stored and I'm much more efficient. 👍🏼 I've actually inspired other teachers to cull the many unnecessary things that we as teachers can easily accumulate. For example, I had so many markers and mugs I felt like I could open a store! Lol
Yasss!! I just read Marie Kondo's book "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying-up" for the first time last Saturday. It really inspired me to take another look at things I've held onto, that turned out to not be a necessity or bringing me joy lol. Such a great book! xo
+icedchai1 I think I really have to read that book too! I'm a teacher too and I feel overwhelmed with all the stuff I have - like you I could open a stationery shop from what I own :D
Hi Christine, thanks so much for these videos, they are so inspiring! Every time I see a new one it puts a smile on my face :) Do you know what the desk is actually called - I'm moving house soon and I need a desk and this one looks like just what I need and want. Thanks again, take care!
I never miss any of your videos but I don't comment too often :) I searched the Costco website and didn't find the desk. Did you get it recently? I've been shopping for a desk and I looooove it! Thanks for all your videos. Always interesting and fun.
"If I actually needed it, I would already know about that."
Words of gold, Christine! Sometimes we all need these reminders, thank you!
Hey guys! Sorry if there was any confusion. Just to clarify, I'm sharing the process of our downsizing as we prepare to move 3,000 miles across the ocean. We're only packing/shipping a minimal amount of things when we move, so I'm trying to get a head start. Rather than procrastinating. I shared my own personal clutter reducing tips because it happened to fit the video topic. But this is not meant to say what anyone else should do with their desk or any other space for that matter, we're all individuals, just do YOU babes!! Whatever brings you joy!!
I've been on a journey the past few years to develop more minimalist habits little by little, because I love it! I love how freeing it feels to own less stuff. I love saving money. I love the aesthetic, feeling peaceful and relaxed in my space. I love swapping out ordinary shopping experiences for extraordinary travel experiences. Yes I love white, clean surfaces, pops of greenery and natural decor accents, among a million other things. We all have our own unique style and favorite things in life. Keep on doing you, follow your path and be the best version of yourself.
I personally love your minimalism series. Keep them coming!! :) I follow you for years now...love to see the changes over time from the pink and shabby chic! You are my all time favorite!
Yep same here! Long time follower and loving every second :-) x
Hello dear Christine, you know I love you no matter what! But I wondered as you sayed "no cute things on my desc (and elsewhere in the House?)". Is it really you? I remember the previous Christine who enjoyed makeup, pillows and pink and leopard stuff. Nothing wrong with taste changing over the years, mine has, too. And I also had a weird feeling being cluttered with stuff back then when I was a teenager, so my first impulse has always been to get rid of things asap, so I definitely get your point of view. But to get rid of nearly every beautiful piece of decor to keep only usefull stuff is a but of sad, you know. Like prison or military (I exaggerate, but you get me, arme you). Like not a tiny pretty gold tray anymore?.. For me it would be a tad too plane/bare, I guess. But if it makes you happy go for it. It is just that 180* transformation that I am still adjusting to, lol. Your personality on the other hand developped very much over the passt couple of years, like a butterfly that finally left her cocoon to find it's true life purpose!
You are wonderful. Hope you and Michael have a great Memorial Day weekend. Your lives are on a fabulous trajectory and it is so nice to be included in some of your adventures. Big hugs from Me in Michigan.
I didn't think it was cluttered at all and NOW it looks gorgeous!! Thank you for the inspiration to dig deeper and get rid of my nonessential stuffs! Love watching you and thank you for sharing your ideas!
One thing I'm noticing across the board with minimalism videos is that even once the rooms are almost empty stress and anxiety still exists. So I think with some ppl (maybe not you) on this minimalism journey the physical work is being done(by way of decluttering) but maybe not the emotional, mental or spiritual self-work isn't happening. Everything shouldn't bring stress or anxiety. Great video!
Wow, a very ineresting Point of view, Never thought of that, but how true! Maybe this is like the opposite to the other extreme - shopping! Some people keep on buying to destract themselves from whatever, the other ones keep on getting rid of things (haha, maybe the case with me) and then like sitting in front of an empty room and thinking, man the (whatever) problem is still there ^^. It has nothing to with Christine, though - she knows what she's doing.
I agree! I have lots of pretty things that doesn't stress me out 😊 my stresser is when the insides of my linen closet or Tupperware cupboards are a total wreck 😜
watching this video made me think, "wow, I thought I was stressed, but if having a few binder clips in her drawer brings her anxiety, that's a whole new level." maybe that's why some people see minimalism and think, "I could NEVER do that," and others think, "this is perfect." maybe people who are naturally stressed by objects need minimalism. I, on the other hand, am more stressed by people and situations, not by things, so I don't feel any need to "de-clutter" to this extreme.
+Darian Bogard I'm pretty sure white is neutral, but obviously too much bright white can be too much. I find pale to medium grey to be calming.
also, it depends on the shade. bright blue is no good, but a soft purple or something can be nice.
Mesmerising. Thumbs up. Just a funny, when you were cleaning your desk I'm thinking you missed a spot...then realized my computer screen was dirty there. Ha!
I can even explain how relaxing and enjoyable all your decluttering/ minimalist tip videos are! They are really inspiring and I appreciate them!
Christine, I love your refined and classy presentations! They are so helpful, fun to watch and really interesting! The minimalist series is awesome! Thank you! 😊 You know how to act like a lady without being boring!!! 😊
I love how you give a reason on why you're getting rid of the item. Your videos are so satisfying and I love the declutter/minimalism series ♡
I first discovered minimalism and decluttering after i searched declutter on youtube and found your less stuff, less stress videos and now you are an amazing example of what minimalism means to me, having only what you really need or really love!
I love how you include your thought process with your declutter. I stumbled upon your channel a couple of months ago and literally sat and watched every vlog within a week. My fav's ? re-org projects, vegan challenge ( happy to see you are reading Dr. Gregers book), your plants. Thank you for being so authentic !!!
I love this. Absolutely no item that isn't needed in this space.
Thanks so much Dorothy! xo
This is what I need. This made me feel very messy. My desk is organized but very cluttered. I sometimes just want to grow it all away and start fresh.
I love that you talk us through every step. It really helps me figure out what's going on in my own mind when I hold on to things. I also love the tone of your voice and the vibe of your videos. It's really calming and inspirational.
You are my soundtrack as I am organizing my own home. As a working mom with three teenagers I very much appreciate the little bits of wisdom you drop such as "if you needed something you would already know about it", Brilliant! Thank you and best wishes as you organize and reinvent as you prepare for your next adventure!
Your channel is quickly becoming one of my favorites! I've recently gone cruelty-free and I'm working toward some healthy diet changes and minimalist living. Every video you create has inspired me in some way! Thank you! ❤
I love this video! This was a real minimalist declutter! That's what Im doing in my house, but I kept finding YT declutter videos where the people were keeping so much stuff and that wasnt what I was looking for. Love this!
I'm in the process of doing an email detox...lol. i get like 200 emails of crap a day. it drives me nuts having so many emails.
I haven't gone paperless yet, however I did put a filing cabinet in my office. I used to have piles of paper work in several spots in my house, but not anymore. I go through all my mail every day and deal with it right away. That one change has made such a difference in my space.
So glad you are doing another series like this!!Your first declutter series a few yrs ago was super motivating and what helped me to start on my journey!
me too!
Nice job... But you could actually now keep the keyboard, mouse and mousepad inside the drawer, now you have the room, to keep the desk clear when you're not working at it :)
I like it, that's a great idea Cindy. xo
I do keep paper mail. I sort it once a week, no exceptions. I have a special letter tray, on which I store my mail during the week. On Saturdays, tray gets cleared out. I keep all receipts in special envelops stacked inside one of the Very Useful Boxes. Few times a year receipts get scanned and shredded. In the Useful Box I also have a small coupon folder, so when I get coupons in magazines, I cut them out and store in a folder. When I need them, I just pull them out. I keep my shopping lists in that folder, too. Like regular mail, I sort through coupons once a week, and discard expired ones. Whole assembly takes 14" x 8" area on one of the home office shelves.
Loved the video. Your area didn't appear cluttered to me, because I am thinking of my own space and it is a mess. It just reminds me I need to get rid of things. I wish I could get rid of my fear and move to a new country, the United States like you are doing. Maybe its because I am a lot older than you. You inspire me.
I also wish I could be brave as her and travel somewhere... But my mind is like "where?" ..
+Maris I i hear you.
So being minimal means no decor? i don't get it. I'm all for purging and organizing but I gotta have decorations.
I realize after watching this whole video that this just isn't for me. I can't do plain and boring. I get that it's not boring for some people but I like color and design.
Not at all, minimalism will look different for everyone. I love decor pieces, in fact I do a lot of DIY decor. I just want a clear desk space to work.
+Heather Giardino you can have decor. Christine just going for white simple look. Plus she's moving. It's your house make it your style. Whatever makes you happy.
Minimalism is not about not having any color. You can be minimalist and have color. The all white look is something that you see all over You Tube. Type in house tours in the search box and you will see a boatload of You Tuber houses and apartments decorated in all white, and most of the women are not minimalist. You can hardly find a You Tuber whose living spaces are not all white. It is the shabby chic look to the extreme. Personally, I cannot stand it (sorry Christine). White is nice on walls as an anchoring color, but to have everything in the house white, to me, makes the spaces frigid. It is also limiting in what you can buy for home decor. White is fine if you are going to warm the space up with a few wood pieces here and there. I love hanging up colorful wall tapestries from India too.
I enjoy a minimal look, however I have to have pops of color and decorations around too.. my favorite things on my desk are a couple colorful coffee mugs that were special gifts from friends that hold pens, pencils and markers. :) It really is about making your own space simple, happy and personalized.
You've made me wash my dishes... I know, the connection between this video and my dishes may not seem obvious, but my brain makes funny connections. I love this Minimalism Series so far!
Love these videos Christine! Please do more! I started cleaning out my desk drawer as I watched this video. I have started buying less stuff over the years and it is so much easier to be content with the things you have.
One suggestion - in reference to email, you can always have a "junk email" address set up for those store coupons to get sent to you etc. You don't always have to check it if you don't want to. That way, your business/personal email account is not slammed with advertising. I have an email account that I use just for my scrapbooking hobby.
I have been cleaning out my entire home as well...I can not believe the stuff I have collected and kept over the years and havent used...even furniture that I didnt like anymore but kept anyway ...it truly does clutter up your life...makeup alone used to be stored in an entire closet in my spare room because I always felt like I needed all the new pallets and every new foundation...I just got rid of it all...I never used most of it but felt like I needed to keep it because I bought it...I have narrowed down everything to only the things I love...only the things I use constantly...I am a much more conscious shopper now...if it doesnt serve a purpose to me anymore I simply pass it by...Ill bet I got rid of thousands of dollars worth of stuff...money and wasted space...Im probably not as minimalist as you but it feels great to unburden my life!
I love this series.
I agree. I absolutely love this series. I'm sad that I won't be seeing Hawaii by the end of the year but I am so happy for them and I can't wait to see their adventures in Arizona.😀
Inspirational, isn't it !!!!
Thanks so much Lina! xo
You should check rachel aust here on youtube. She also making this series.
I love Rachel Aust! Just found her channel last month. xo
Yesssss! Christine, this is awesome! Keep up the great work. I'm looking forward to more minimalism videos from you!
Thank you so much! xo
This has definitely inspired me to clean out my desk at work. I think I have highlighters from college (10 yrs ago!) that are still kicking that I don't use and a bunch of other stuff I need to clear out. Thanks for the inspo!
I have binder clips too...lots of them. I think I'll keep a few but get rid of a lot of them. Your minimized desk looks great!
1 pen? Oh boy, I need to hurry up... might never reach this state but it looks superb. A clean cut. I hope the next video will be the SKIN CARE collection!! Or what's left of it.. Haha! I started minimizing with you in 2012 I believe. Great to see how far we've come. xx
Love this series! I've been decluttering for about 6 months now and gotten rid of 1/3 of my items. It's definitely a long process, I find my office space to be the hardest but this has definitely helped me get into the right mindset. Cant wait to see what you declutter next!
You did a great job clearing out your desk area, but please trust me when I say that it was no where near cluttered to begin with.
I need to do this to my desk area, I love how everything looks so bright and clean! ! love that planter😍💚🌱
I'm not a fan of paperless. Cause if the power goes out you won't get your notice. I know the phone, but sometimes power outages cause towers to go down. In the last storm we had 3 weeks ago. Half the city had no power for days.
So True, and something to keep in mind. May never happen but that one time it does can be awful. We had 3 hurricanes in a row in 2014 and being without power (including cell towers) for up to 3 weeks at a time was just awful. I went back to paper copies after that Lol
+Tracy J I live on the gulf coast so we always have a chance of a hurricane. In these past 3 months I have driven through 2 storms and flooding streets to pick up my son from work. My area was lucky we had power. I like paper back up. You never know
Plus technology fails so often and is susceptible to being hacked. I am all about the paper and having physical copies. Even for money, so much easier to make sure there aren't mistakes.
Oooh man, I just rewatched a video from you called "makeup collection and room" from October 2011 - that brought back some of our sweet memories: pink stuff, white russian lipgloss, milani luminoso, mac gel, single mac eye shadows, nars coconut grove, eye lashes, pillows and many more, sigh...
I love watching her old videos. Seeing how she has changed over the years and seeing all those old products. :)
So many great points, especially about how flyers and emails excite and inspire you to go out and get more stuff you don't need. I do question only keeping electronic contacts. When I got a new iPad and was visiting Arizona in February, my contact list somehow reverted to an old version from the cloud and I've lost so many recent contacts!
I love your minimalism series. No matter how much i downsize I always have a junk drawer.
Wow Christine, this is impressive. When you first started, I thought you did not have much to declutter! But this shows there is always more one can do.One thing to mention, crystals are said to help with EMF pollution, so it can be beneficial to keep one by your computer :)
If my desk could look like your "Before" I'd be absolutely thrilled!! Thanks for the inspiration
Christine, I love your minimalism series. We too are in the process of moving but in looking at all our packed boxes I obviously am not quite a minimalist yet. Could you please do a book series? Since I saw your recent vlog regarding 'Whole', 'The China Study', and 'How Not to Die' I rec'd all three from the library and can't stop reading. I would enjoy hearing what else is on your bookshelves. Thanks.
LOVING your minimalism series!!
Thanks Ashley! I just discovered your channel btw, love it! xo
Thank you so much Christine!! I've been a long time fan of yours since your pinksofoxy days. :) I'm excited to see how you decorate your new place in Arizona!
Could you do a video on your diy project and work areas? I make jewelry as well and the area I have set aside for that is always messy and cluttered. I'd love to see how you work and your ideas for keeping things clean and organized for that!
Christine you have motived me so much to declutter. Thankyou!
Wow, Christine! You are such an inspiration to me! Please keep these great minimalist videos coming. I can relate about the junk mail and papers....these give me stress!
I agree with keeping focused on an area. When I started my upstairs big room, I took a small section at a time. It worked out way better that way. My desk is my next declutter/organize project. Not looking forward to it. lol
Loving your minimalism series. Also, I love how you to talk us through it all.
Love your minimalism and decluttering videos! I find them very interesting and they inspire me to clear out my belongings that I do not need, thanks for the extra push I needed to be on my way to a minimalist lifestyle
Interesting to see what people use on a daily basis in their desk. Being a curious person I have to ask. If you store your memory cards for your camera in your camera bag why do you keep the batteries/chargers for your camera at your desk? Strange question I know. Just have a curious mind. I really need to do this my home desk is a dumping ground!!!
i thought your desk was already de-cluttered as this video was beginning.
then i saw the logic behind your decision as it progressed.
you demonstrate how everyday life can be a fun journey.
thanks.
I am loving this declutter business! I feel I need to really purge my whole house lol
You really inspire me Christine! About so many things! From these declutter videos you made, to food videos, etc. Keep on doing what you are doing!
You are so inspirational Christine! I love the direction your channel has taken. I've been a subby for a long time and always enjoyed your videos, but even more so now. Thanks for sharing, so much!
Wow...Christine, you rock!! I loved the items you had on your desk, but now I GET what you mean. I think I will copy this and redo my own desk. These are great videos. Thank you. MWA
Love this video! So satisfying to watch. I have the same feelings when there are too many things around to distract me. People tease me at work for having such a bare desk lol. Thanks for sharing!
I love watching your minimalist declutters
a doxie scanner is perfect for the paperwork you have to keep but don't want cluttering up the place. i bought one and scanned all my photo albums... bit paranoid about loosing them.
I love how you do and explain at the same time. It keeps the video from lagging.
Love the idea of this video series! Anyone else thinking those headphones should go on the gold/white dish? haha
Thanks for that. I realize now my desk could use some attention....
I'm trying so hard to get projects finished up and supplies used up so as to cut down on clutter, but it takes time.
Funny you said that about the gold striped tray. It was doing the same thing to my eyes! I actually kept looking away! 👍🏾👍🏾
I am enjoying this series on your journey of minimalism. It is inspiring me to start as well. I do have a question...how do you clean your sterling silver jewelry? and will you have any more crystal jewelry for sale on etsy?
I love this series so much. So freakin' relaxing.
I love this! I'm going to definitely do this for the inside of my desk 💖
Thanks girlie! Happy decluttering! xo
I love this!! Definitely going to try this in my space!
I am really loving this minimalist series!
I love this series .. I actually mentioned your channel in my May Favorites on my channel. i thought i'd let you know ..
Thanks so much Ewelina! Awesome channel, I just subscribed!
aww thanks girl! I LOVE your channel ,there is just so much goodness there! You inspire me and i love following your journey . I am still all over the place but when the time is right Ill be exactly on the path I need to be. Thank you.
I'm so glad you took this path in life! It seems to make you so happy! I like decluttering as well, but I don't think being a full out minimalist would be best for me. Im glad it works for you, though!
I'm going to jump in here if you don't mind. What a positive comment!!!! Striving to become more of a minimalist is a personal choice that works for some and is of no interest to others. I see Christine's enthusiasm and like you, am so glad she enjoying this journey!!
Thank you! I'm so glad to find people that have that "do you and have fun with it" kind of mindset. I feel the same way!
Love these minimalism series videos!! I find them very inspiring.
Hi, Christine: I'm enjoying your videos very much -- you're very good at this! Your mini-shows are inspiring a four-day "declutter and arrange" that I'm doing. (When I put off doing it for a while, it started to seem overwhelming and "undoable")... Have a great day
Email detox!! I spend a good 10 minutes a day trying to unsubscribe and delete. So many emails! Ah!
I am loving this series!!
I am decluttering along with you! 🙋🏻
That's awesome Natalie! xo
Her self control and discipline is very commendable! Much love from Philippines!
You make so much sense, especially with the catalogues! Thanks!
I'm in love with the minimalism series!
This series is what I have been waiting for. Thank you lovely!!!
Thank you so much!!
We are on the same journey! I can't wait for your videos thank you so much😘
I absolutely love this series! I always get excited when I see that you uploaded a new video. Keep up the great job & Best wishes to you! :)
These are my favorite videos of yours to watch! I would love some sort of digital declutter video, Maybe include your computer and phone?! You always have such great tips!
Paper is the most clutter, the bills go into a space till the end of year so I can shred them. Now junk mail gets shredded ASAP. Packaging I save only a month until I know if I'm not returning an item.
You DO need 2 headphones!! At least if you're like me....one ear phone will just stop working in the middle of a great song.
Loving this series, I am going through the minimalist transition too....all I need to tackle now, are clothes.
^_^
Hi, Christine! I don't always comment on your videos, but I always like and watch them. I'm also a friend on FB (Brynn Forest). I am so excited for you and Michael to be moving to Arizona! I hope everything goes smoothly and that you guys meet nothing but success, happiness, and excellent health on your journey. Thank you for all of your wonderful videos. I always declutter an clean with you, although I might actually be working on a different task... I was gathering and sorting laundry while watching this video. :)
Thank you so much! We're excited to keep sharing this journey and see where the universe takes us.
I'm loving your minimalism series, i'm finally trying to apply/incorporate it into my lifestyle as well. have you done one for your closet space? would love to see a "minimalistic" closet space and get some inspiration :)
also i love a super free open table space for my office/work desk because i get distracted quite easily and i'm less likely to make a mess or have clutter hehe
Oh I love your minimalism videos! Please show more! Anxiety seems to run in my family and I've been wondering if having clutter around where I constantly see it daily is just adding to my anxiety. I don't go looking for it it just happens and I'm trying to figure out why and how to deal with it better. Like if i see too many things cluttered on coffee tables or my bed or my sons toys on the floor i get really nervous and feel overwhelmed cuz i feel a desperate need to clean it up. It doesnt seem to be dirtiness that really bothers me its like im noticing i have an issue with clutter. Any thoughts or advice? You had mentioned in a video or two about anxiety or panic attacks, could you do a video on how you cope with it and what works for you? Thank so much I enjoy your videos.
Oh girl I need to watch all your de-clutter videos!!!!
You are ruthless with that clutter;) I'm inspired to pare down and really enjoy your minimalism series! I really like supporting the post office though, so I still use snail mail for most of my bills.
I like seeing different surfaces clear and not cluttered with items especially seeing the bathroom counter clean. That is one area I feel gets pilled up with to many products.
I love cleaning out and getting rid of things you don't use, but wondering about your jewelry supplies. I make jewelry and have as well use quite a few tools etc. how do you handle that part of your work?
The binder clips are great for sealing chip bags and other food bags.
My husband and I plan to move to Phoenix in December, we are too downsizing from a house to an apartment. This was a very helpful video! Can you do a minimalist bedroom video too? 😘
Really inspiring! I have a small set of drawers that did exactly what your little tray organiser did.. it attracted all the junk, I guess thats useful though, as it's all in one place! 😂
Love Paper Kawaii!! 💜
such a pretty nice looking white desk
Awh man! I need to declutter my desk as well (mine is actually quite small and my pinter / fax / copier - all in one - takes up most of the space :D)
great tips in this video that I haven't heard from other people who do minimalism videos :) Thanks Christine
Before you pitch the binder clips, check out the pinterest hacks!
This might seem like a good concept if your job is working in a computer making videos and selling at flea markets. It doesn't work in the real world though, most people who work at real careers have to keep many items around them. Like a nurse, teacher etc.
I would not say that Christine doesn't have a real career or that her world isn't real,.. but you do make a good point.
I'm a first grade teacher and I've managed to keep a minimalistic desk and classroom for the last year after having read Marie Kondo's book. I had so many unnecessary things that just stressed me out. Now I have things neatly arranged and stored and I'm much more efficient. 👍🏼 I've actually inspired other teachers to cull the many unnecessary things that we as teachers can easily accumulate. For example, I had so many markers and mugs I felt like I could open a store! Lol
Thank you! :)
Yasss!! I just read Marie Kondo's book "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying-up" for the first time last Saturday. It really inspired me to take another look at things I've held onto, that turned out to not be a necessity or bringing me joy lol. Such a great book! xo
+icedchai1 I think I really have to read that book too! I'm a teacher too and I feel overwhelmed with all the stuff I have - like you I could open a stationery shop from what I own :D
I guess that I will have to do the same thing. Thanks Christine.
Hi Christine, thanks so much for these videos, they are so inspiring! Every time I see a new one it puts a smile on my face :) Do you know what the desk is actually called - I'm moving house soon and I need a desk and this one looks like just what I need and want. Thanks again, take care!
I really like your interiors videos :)
Thank you so much! :)
Love the desk! It looks so nice and clean. I can understand that it is a relaxing place to work at. xoxo
I never miss any of your videos but I don't comment too often :) I searched the Costco website and didn't find the desk. Did you get it recently? I've been shopping for a desk and I looooove it! Thanks for all your videos. Always interesting and fun.