Caring for my home is a way to express my gratitude for having shelter and heat and all the things that I have, as well as love for my family. It sets the mood too in such a positive way.
I like that you don’t see it as a chore or something that needs to be rushed. It’s such a great feeling when your home environment is clean and appreciated. Thanks for the reminder Niamh 🌼
Every three months I shuffle all my furniture around, and clean every spot that was hard to access, and then put my whole creativity into finding a new arrangement for the furniture. 🛋🔃 I don't have any heavy furniture, so it is really easy and fun, and it restarts the flow of fresh energy through my house. Especially if you ventilate well while doing so. ☯️🌬 I am in the middle of a cleaning session at this exact moment, too! 🥳
Rearranging my furniture is the only time I get much cleaning done, so I do it fairly often. ;) It does help to have furniture that isn't heavy. It does feel good, doesn't it, Jimmy Biemans?! I am just beginning a deep clean of my space. It will likely take me until Spring! LOL
I love doing this! My family especially loves the arrangement in winter with the couches in front of the fireplace. I enjoy bringing clippings from nature into the new arrangement, currently showcasing small birch branches in a pottery vase on the mantel.
@@jemma50 I often motivate myself by by singing to the stuff I am rearranging, and remembering the times I was really grateful to have it. Or make it a game or a challenge with either racing against the clock, putting a garbage bin in the middle of the room to throw things in from a distance, by dancing or just being silly by sweeping like I am a witch or like I can't use certain limbs. Hahaha! This attitude also helped me to get eating when I was severely underweighted. I loved cooking, but didn't like eating. So I made cooking a challenge so that eating was more fun, too. I became a vegan by accident this way, and I love it! Strangely enough I feel a lot healthier, and I gained a healthy weight. I might switch the challenges at any time, though. I am kinda unpredictable, even for myself. Hahaha! 😂
What I did as a ritual was cleaning my house on the 31st of December so that I started thanking for all that 2020 gave me and by cleaning everything with intention and purpose I made space to receive all that live has for me in 2021. I finished that day with taking a bath with camomile and lavender mixed with salt and I dressed myself all in white and clean clothes. It was magical that night and I started 2021 with peace of mind, present and full of gratitude.
Cleaning and making things orderly really reduces anxiety for me, along with physical exercise and getting outside in nature. This was lovely, as always!
My dad ,"my hero" passed away recently , soon after,,,,,,,,all that seemed to help with my greif ,,,,,was to clean, and clean ! I just had my "dad therapy" x
In my first year of marriage, I started a tradition that on New Year’s Eve I will do a deep cleaning of the house, that includes laundry, taking the trash out, dusting and so forth. so on New Year’s Day I start fresh. 25 years later and 3 Kids , they know the routine. I keep New Year’s Eve celebration simple so I don’t feel overwhelmed by the chore at hand. My family believe or not really enjoys this tradition. But I would have to share that doing a deep clean in one day it’s no too hard if you already keep a clean home. The key to a clean home is doing something every day and of course not a lot of stuff. ☺️ Clean home= peace.😃
Such an excellent thought: "Cleaning"...as just creating more beauty." You have been my inspiration for finally getting around to post-holiday cleaning this morning - thank you.
Thank you for the beautiful content! I have a tip I would like to share for the tops of tall furniture and appliances that collect so much dust. If the top can’t be seen, use a covering of cloth like a an old pillowcase or sheet cut to size (you won’t see it) put your decorative on top. When time to clean, shake off the cloth outside and pop it in washer.
@@FairylandCottage the thanks go to you. In these difficult times, your beautiful videos and soothing voice have a made a difference to so many, including myself. ❤️
Having a clean house is so refreshing and makes you feel good about all that you get done. January is the perfect month to begin the cleaning and bringing fresh air into my home. I enjoy your videos so much. Have a great week.
I'm always so edified and encouraged when I see someone house-cleaning in a slower, deliberate and meditative way. Because I just can't seem to remember to take it slow. I have a hard time with that. xo
Yes, I agree with this wholeheartedly. I'm learning to pace myself when it comes to cleaning/de-cluttering. I get in such a state that I want to clean-ALL-the-places in one day....and then get exhausted halfway through and it takes the simple joy out of it. Now, I try to focus on one or two small projects every little while....a little goes a long way! You've given me motivation to go and clean my car--I've been meaning to give it a good vacuum/wipe down for awhile now. So good to "see" you my friend. :) Hope all is well.
Haha yes my car needs a clean too, now that I think about it! Thanks for your card! I got it the other day and I love the Robin :-) Hope you’re doing well getting up early and reading
Cleaning under the carpet seems to be a metaphor, don't hide things, face them. Have a wonderful week and as always thank you for your beautiful video ♥️
I know a few people who have clean homes. There most uptight stressed out people I know.... And I know people who are more 😎 relaxed about cleaning. And they seem to be the happiest and most grounded people I know. 🙏🏻
"There's no competition, it's just what you're able to deal with, and it's always enough." Thank you so much for saying that. It's exactly what I needed to hear. I appreciate you sharing this wisdom with us.
Niamh, you have such an inspirationally positive mindset about cleaning rather than seeing it as drudgery. Thank-you. p.s.: the editing of this video is very well done!
A quick tip. Wrap brown baking paper on the lids of random jars and rap twine around the necks of the jars. It’s very cheap and cheerful and the jars looks sooo beautiful and co ordinated💖
Must have read my mind, stopped clearing and cleaning to watch your video and you are doing the same 💜 Since finding Fairyland Cottage I can honestly say my life has become calm and more intentional. Thank you 🧚♀️
Perfect timing. We are packing up Christmas today in small house. We need to integrate gifts and get rid of excess. With news and ongoing recovery from surgeries, it helps to focus on things I have some control over. Small. Slow. Steady.
Thank you so much for bringing me inspiration and calmness every sunday. Today I needed it the most, you got me out of bed and start cleaning and tidying, instead of behaving sad, lazy and sorry for myself. 💖
I have my exam tomorrow and when I came to the room in order to study, I actually first did a little bit of cleaning and it's okay if I don't clean everything up. But after the clean up it felt like my mind is also clean and fresh to study for my exams.. I am glad that I could understand the amazing benefits of cleaning our home. 🌱
Hi fairyland 🧚♂️ cottage, It's great. The more simple life gets the more peaceful. I wanted to share my experience with you after coming to your beautiful country Ireland. Yes I am here. I am following your UA-cam channel from past 6 months and I have arrived here two months ago. It is lovely being here.
It feels so nice and refreshing to be in a clean and tidy home. It really does make a difference in my being. I love enjoying my area with a nice lit candle, freshly mopped floors, and an open window :) ☀️ 🌱 🕯
Such a wonderful way to start the week and new year ahead. I especially appreciated the advice to “go at your own pace, it’s not a competition”. Makes it all seem so much more attainable. Thank you!!
Cleanliness is next to godliness my grandmother would say to me so just today I have been cleaning my home I even managed to sort out a couple of bags of clothes and kitchen bits for charity now it's time for me to sit down and have a cup of camomile and pat myself on the back 💝🌹🕊️
I was just cleaning my mantle before sitting down to watch my favourite UA-cam video of the week! I’m definitely in the exact same frame of mind. Fresh beginnings to all!
Just what I needed a kick up the back side. When you live alone it’s so easy to let thing’s ride a good vlog like this is just what I need to remind me, having had two strokes which have affected my memory and energy levels I am going to write out a list. Unfortunately we’re you take half a day it will take all week for me . The positive to this during lockdown for me is I never get bored xxx
watched this while i was washing dishes after a few days of being unable to clean, it really helped me improve my mood and made the house cleaning i have planned for the day much less overwhelming. thanks for helping me shift my perspective when i really needed it. ❤️
I watch this as I am taking the house apart 1 room at a time. Cleaning out the unnecessary. Lol my house looks like a bomb went off. But I am working a room at a time. Really cleaning. Hoping to be done by February. If its done sooner Yeah. Lol
I feel the same why about cleaning,i cant read a book,do my daily budget until my house is clean ,if iam feeling alittle down I clean,!before I go to bed ,and cant sleep,I get up and clean ,read my Bible,or mediate, then I go to sleep. When you awake up everything is clean ,so I take a different cleaning task on different days of the week,at my own paste,so you have 7 days,to do something different each day.i dont rush like I use to,iam 63,yrs .young,so I realize tomorrow will come,and God has blessed us to enjoy a new day.Look around there still beauty around us ,even in a beautiful table you finished polishing.
Beautiful, I only recently discovered your channel, and am so happy I did. Living the simple and slow life here in Vermont, USA, purposely moving here 3 years ago to change the way I live. Thank you for your insightful words, beautiful photography and in sharing your world with us all. ( 💋 Leah )
I love Sundays, I look forward to your video every week. I have been decluttering this week aswell, from paperwork to clothes and emotional decluttering is also good. Your videos help with them all. Thanks for sharing. Love from Scotland x
I love this video niamh I'm not very well today and this was like a comfort blanket thank you so much 4 sharing. I have many areas that need to be looked at closely! Rome wasnt built in a day xxx
@Ridhi. I'm also from India & mesmerized by her videos. I'm surprised to see she has kept paintings of Hindu God & Goddess in her house. So beautiful!!
This was lovely. I appreciate a clean place to relax whether to study, wind down or have fun with family as well. Like you describe, I aim to not stress if I don’t get it all done and instead allot a set amount of time. My boys and I give 10 minutes per area to a whirlwind cleaning a couple times per week. They prefer to get the chores around the farm done in the mornings. It is wonderful to see them taking responsibility and contributing. Wishing everyone a wonderful day 🪴☀️
I started doing this during the holiday break and it is so good for my state of mind. I haven't quite finished, and as I go back to work tomorrow, today's the day! Coming home to a clean, organized space is going to be lovely 😊
I love your home as it exudes so much of your energy which is peaceful. I've been putting off tackling my art room but your words have given me the push to start the year off on an organized note.
@@camjamcam1 Thanks! It's partly a bedroom as well but at least it's something and I keep reminding myself to be grateful even if it is small (not always easy lol).
This topic reminds me of my favourite book "the life-changing magic of tidying up" by marie kondo. I had bought this book in 2015 and sadly wasn't able to tidy up all in one go due to restrictions of time, space (to put the many stuff for sorting through disposal, donation or gifts), and my mother's sadness in seeing once useful items being thrown away. I don't regret buying that book as it helped me understand why I was so stressed when at home when I'm such a homebody. Our house now is a bit closer to my vision of being tidy. It was labour intensive (old house, so many stuff: 3 generations worth) but the progress has been rewarding. We had fights for sure, but it allowed us to heal by talking on why certain things were or are important, even if they don't serve the purpose they once did. But the most coveted benefit: peace of mind. Knowing where my stuff is and having a designated spot for them makes it stress free for me to locate them and easier for me to clean as the clutter has significantly lessened from when I first started and together continuing. I find it all the more important to have a tidy and clean home as I will be losing my regular employment due to site closure hastened by the pandemic. I hope to find work and continue working from home with a more or less same income to satisfy our needs.
Cleaning is a sacred art that restores order and allows for more space for creativity and thinking. As we share our home with our three young adult children, keeping things as tidy as I'd like is not easy, so I have to relax my expectations and allow for us to share in the work as each has time and space in their schedule. All the best, stay well, looking forward to hearing your voice again next week!
Your home is beautiful 🌼 I need to take a leaf from your book. I've read about a good concept before about just completing a shelf (or equivalent) everyday ie bite sized pieces ... the theory being you'll be more likely to start but end up doing more 💗 ties in about what you mentioned re doing what you can and being ok with that.
So I started watching this video, paused it; went in and made the bed, straightened up the laundry room, cleaned off the kitchen counter, emptied the trash, and came back to finish the coffee from this mornings’ thermos and watch the rest. Took about 45 minutes and I feel energized to start on my sewing room. Oh boy. That will take some time! Happy New Year over and over and over. You inspire me girlfriend!
I've been having trouble being content in my own space. I have a hard time making time for me and slowing down. I feel very fortunate to have stumbled upon your channel. I have started to work on the things you talk about: slowing down, taking care of yourself and learning to rethink cleaning as a difficult chore but instead to see it as a way to be thankful and to count my blessings. A clean home really does equal a clean mind. 😊❤ Thank you.
I’m glad you stumbled upon the channel and that it helps. All we can be for ourselves is gentle and do our best without any judgment. Happy cleaning ❤️🌹
Week 2 of 52 of 2021 My Sunday is always full looking forward to your videos, my dear Niamh! Same thoughts, January is my month where I clean out my space and start my goals for 2021. I always plan ahead what I will clean coz I won't be able to finish all given my work load.
Yes ..I find it calming n satisfying too to clean my spaces . I m not a big project person or do it all in a day or week .. so everyday .. any corner , any space is therapeutic as well as practical for me .. keeps me in control without overwhelming. Sometimes it might take a little longer sometimes just 10 mins or even 5 to make it better. But I always feel better after that . Your home n u coexist so show some love n care
Dear Niamh thank you for being you. I don't think you know how much peace & comfort we get watching your vlogs. Simple but poignant , you are so wise. Love, Light & blessings to you Niamh from uk
I love your channel so much, you are such a great teacher, in teaching to slow down and enjoy much more. I could listen ours 🤗 Thanks for sharing your wisdom 🙏💖
Woweeee 424 comments.. 😕 I don't know? I want to hear..Only because,You want to be hear when you want to say: Thanks for bringing about,some quiet time,some real time..I feel the same,when it comes to Cleaning your your home,helps to clean your mind,and new canvas for a new day.It feels so good to have it all fresh..like that comphy couch cover velvet,it is like saying dear couch you provide me with comfort,and now you are nice a clean.I love the vibe.Thanks again keep them coming.It is the time when is worth while to turn ON the TELI.Happy Tuesday
Oh, I remember the days well. I no longer have a fireplace , but I do miss it. The cleaning is daily at home now , it gets messy and dirty quickly. I keep it up daily , so the job is easier. It's easier if you live in an apartment , rather than a house. It seems like there is so much more to do to keep up a house . It also depends on the seasons as well. I love your home , it's so cozy and peaceful. It was nice visiting you , hope to see your video with the sound on . My granddaughter is sleeping and I'm suppose to be asleep as well , but still up. It's the weekend , anyway. Nice chatting with you ! Many blessing to you in the coming year: D.
Niamh you have no idea how much your words help me to look at myself and think deeply about me, my bless8ng and issues. This is part of my self help, better than any advice any doctor can give me. Thank you and Terry for this valuable content. Love from ET Can
I have moved many times and always did a thorough clean of my new place, Evan if it is already clean. It’s a ritual for me as if I am removal other’s energy and placing mine there. I always leave someplace better than I found it. Now that I am in my permanent home, I still love cleaning my space being thankful for the blessing of my home. Actually, my hubby and I team up and to us it is fun .
Thank you for the motivation! I am going to focus on a room a day now that Christmas decor has been put away. I find I cannot focus on creative projects if my space is cluttered and dirty.
As an artist, its hard to keep things clean and tidy and I often get overwhelmed but watching this helps me a lot and Ive been returning buck to it over the last few days.Thank you so much!
I find your videos sooo comforting..your soft voice, peace, slow motion, such an opposite to my everyday routine..So, inspiring, it makes me conciously slowing down. Thank you ever so much.
Yes the Spring cleaning bug got me too. This past week I painted my kitchen, entry way, hallway, living room and dining room in a fresh clean ivory white. Right now everything looks kind of like a disaster area but newly painted walls look great! Now just need to straighten everything back up.
Very inspiring! I’ve been practicing more gratitude the last while when I do household chores-it really changes everything. I am so thankful for my little cottage and the life it allows me, so it just makes sense to slow down and enjoy every aspect of it. I never fully understood waiting til spring to do a deep cleaning-midwinter makes so much more sense, especially when you have a wood stove Looks like Monday will be a good cleaning day 😊
It's so satisfying to have a freshly cleaned home which gives it a more spacious, uncluttered feel. When the work is done, relax for the evening with a good book, movie, nice coffee or glass of wine.
I ‘swish’ my flat every day to keep on top of things because I have two dogs, but I definitely need to do all the extra bits and bobs. I enjoy it though because of the peace it brings. Happy New Year Xx
Its a coincidence that today i cleaned whole house and in the evening saw your video about cleaning home. I clean our home every 15 days, bcoz here in India we have much dirt coming in our homes. We have to dust windows, walls everything. But after dusting and mopping, home feels fresh and it gets rid of negative energies.
I’m in mid renovations on my home at present but once house is to the way we want it I can’t wait to deep clean the whole house and reset it. My mums a pastor and will also do a blessing over our home once it’s completed!! And create a set cleaning routine to keep up on it all. Can not wait!!
I think that cleaning is a way to also get your thoughts in order. It is usually mundane cleaning no real thought needed, so you are free to let your mind wander and sometimes you can discover an answer to something that has been nagging at you! thanks for the vid! xoxo
Awesome Niamh! I love it! Can I please request sometime over winter! that you do a video on just lighting the fire and joy that comes from it. Few little drinks in front of a roaring fire. Sure you couldn't beat it! x
Thank you for sharing your ritual. Rituals are so soothing and grounding! I have been giving my home extra attention; decluttering, organizing and cleaning. It gives my a clearer space and a clearer mind.
Oh I'm so glad you showed us the corners that made your vacuum go ssccflbflbflbl cause I just found onions growing in my pantry and some 3 inch palmetto bug partying! (Subtropical environment) Bless you for these vids. They're the best thing to help me calm down before bed. I tend to get really anxious when I try to sleep! You never have loud noises that scare me partway through. Love 😘
Caring for my home is a way to express my gratitude for having shelter and heat and all the things that I have, as well as love for my family. It sets the mood too in such a positive way.
Yes me too 💝
I agree
Gratitude is positive living. You are rich indeed!
I totally agree
I relish your idea of cleaning being sacred and not just a chore. How we frame tasks in our mind makes a world of difference. Blessings! 😘
That is so true. Also makes chores a whole lot easier ☺️
I second that :)
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As it's said, "cleanliness is close to godliness". That's how cleaning is seen in Japan as least, I'm not sure about other places.
I start my spring clean in January then as soon as spring is here I’m straight into the garden knowing that the house is more or less done....😊🇬🇧
Me too💝🌹
That's what I'm doing this year because Springtime is the busiest time of year for me in the garden.
Same with me! Haha I never thought of it that way! 😁
Me as well
Me too!! I start to clean as soon as the holidays are over.
I like that you don’t see it as a chore or something that needs to be rushed. It’s such a great feeling when your home environment is clean and appreciated. Thanks for the reminder Niamh 🌼
Every three months I shuffle all my furniture around, and clean every spot that was hard to access, and then put my whole creativity into finding a new arrangement for the furniture. 🛋🔃
I don't have any heavy furniture, so it is really easy and fun, and it restarts the flow of fresh energy through my house. Especially if you ventilate well while doing so. ☯️🌬
I am in the middle of a cleaning session at this exact moment, too! 🥳
Rearranging my furniture is the only time I get much cleaning done, so I do it fairly often. ;) It does help to have furniture that isn't heavy. It does feel good, doesn't it, Jimmy Biemans?! I am just beginning a deep clean of my space. It will likely take me until Spring! LOL
I love doing this! My family especially loves the arrangement in winter with the couches in front of the fireplace. I enjoy bringing clippings from nature into the new arrangement, currently showcasing small birch branches in a pottery vase on the mantel.
@@jemma50 I often motivate myself by by singing to the stuff I am rearranging, and remembering the times I was really grateful to have it. Or make it a game or a challenge with either racing against the clock, putting a garbage bin in the middle of the room to throw things in from a distance, by dancing or just being silly by sweeping like I am a witch or like I can't use certain limbs. Hahaha!
This attitude also helped me to get eating when I was severely underweighted. I loved cooking, but didn't like eating. So I made cooking a challenge so that eating was more fun, too. I became a vegan by accident this way, and I love it! Strangely enough I feel a lot healthier, and I gained a healthy weight.
I might switch the challenges at any time, though. I am kinda unpredictable, even for myself. Hahaha! 😂
@@tracygellatly1267 Hmmmm... That sounds soooo cosy, I love even only the mental picture you just gave me. ☺
@Viki Eierdam Thank you! 😊
What I did as a ritual was cleaning my house on the 31st of December so that I started thanking for all that 2020 gave me and by cleaning everything with intention and purpose I made space to receive all that live has for me in 2021. I finished that day with taking a bath with camomile and lavender mixed with salt and I dressed myself all in white and clean clothes. It was magical that night and I started 2021 with peace of mind, present and full of gratitude.
What a wonderful ritual!
Sounds lovely!
I really like that ritual! Thanks for sharing
Loved reading your magical ritual :)
Perfect New Years ritual!
Cleaning and making things orderly really reduces anxiety for me, along with physical exercise and getting outside in nature. This was lovely, as always!
Yes, clean house and clean mind. When my home is organized I feel so much better.
My dad ,"my hero" passed away recently , soon after,,,,,,,,all that seemed to help with my greif ,,,,,was to clean, and clean ! I just had my "dad therapy" x
I was the same, when my hubby died in April and to be honest i still am. It really helps me. Take care xx
Gillian...sending love and best wishes to you. ❤
@@jackiegough8686...sending you love and best wishes. ❤
I’m sorry you lost your hero Dad! Cleaning is definitely therapy.
I’m sorry for your loss... Huuugggsss
In my first year of marriage, I started a tradition that on New Year’s Eve I will do a deep cleaning of the house, that includes laundry, taking the trash out, dusting and so forth. so on New Year’s Day I start fresh. 25 years later and 3 Kids , they know the routine. I keep New Year’s Eve celebration simple so I don’t feel overwhelmed by the chore at hand. My family believe or not really enjoys this tradition. But I would have to share that doing a deep clean in one day it’s no too hard if you already keep a clean home. The key to a clean home is doing something every day and of course not a lot of stuff. ☺️ Clean home= peace.😃
That's also Japanese tradition
I love how watching you clean your cottage makes me feel like my home is now clean too.
Such an excellent thought: "Cleaning"...as just creating more beauty." You have been my inspiration for finally getting around to post-holiday cleaning this morning - thank you.
Ah wonderful! Happy cleaning
I agree and that kind of thought has made coming home and being at home 1000% more peaceful and enjoyable.❤️
Thank you for the beautiful content! I have a tip I would like to share for the tops of tall furniture and appliances that collect so much dust. If the top can’t be seen, use a covering of cloth like a an old pillowcase or sheet cut to size (you won’t see it) put your decorative on top. When time to clean, shake off the cloth outside and pop it in washer.
Such a great tip! Thanks!
@@FairylandCottage the thanks go to you. In these difficult times, your beautiful videos and soothing voice have a made a difference to so many, including myself. ❤️
Having a clean house is so refreshing and makes you feel good about all that you get done. January is the perfect month to begin the cleaning and bringing fresh air into my home. I enjoy your videos so much. Have a great week.
I'm always so edified and encouraged when I see someone house-cleaning in a slower, deliberate and meditative way. Because I just can't seem to remember to take it slow. I have a hard time with that. xo
Go easy on yourself. I’m a naturally fast person so I’m kind to myself to slow down where I can.
I could sit for hours and watch you do ANYTHING. I recently got your book and audiobook and I'm enjoying every moment
Ah thanks for purchasing! Delighted to hear you are enjoying it!
A beautiful reminder of that taking care of your home is taking care of yourself and vise-versa.
Yes, I agree with this wholeheartedly. I'm learning to pace myself when it comes to cleaning/de-cluttering. I get in such a state that I want to clean-ALL-the-places in one day....and then get exhausted halfway through and it takes the simple joy out of it. Now, I try to focus on one or two small projects every little while....a little goes a long way! You've given me motivation to go and clean my car--I've been meaning to give it a good vacuum/wipe down for awhile now. So good to "see" you my friend. :) Hope all is well.
Haha yes my car needs a clean too, now that I think about it!
Thanks for your card! I got it the other day and I love the Robin :-)
Hope you’re doing well getting up early and reading
This is one of the most beautiful videos ever. 💙 Thank you Niamh.
Thanks! ❤️
Cleaning under the carpet seems to be a metaphor, don't hide things, face them. Have a wonderful week and as always thank you for your beautiful video ♥️
Yes always best! 🌹
When I have a project to do etc i always clean the house first 😂😂 I actually can not start anything until it’s clean x
I know a few people who have clean homes. There most uptight stressed out people I know.... And I know people who are more 😎 relaxed about cleaning. And they seem to be the happiest and most grounded people I know. 🙏🏻
"There's no competition, it's just what you're able to deal with, and it's always enough." Thank you so much for saying that. It's exactly what I needed to hear. I appreciate you sharing this wisdom with us.
A clean hearth and a clean home instantly elevates my day a little bit.
Niamh, you have such an inspirationally positive mindset about cleaning rather than seeing it as drudgery. Thank-you.
p.s.: the editing of this video is very well done!
Ah thanks! I’ll tell my husband about the editing compliment. He will love that!
A quick tip. Wrap brown baking paper on the lids of random jars and rap twine around the necks of the jars. It’s very cheap and cheerful and the jars looks sooo beautiful and co ordinated💖
Such nice idea 💕
Must have read my mind, stopped clearing and cleaning to watch your video and you are doing the same 💜
Since finding Fairyland Cottage I can honestly say my life has become calm and more intentional.
Thank you 🧚♀️
Ah that’s wonderful to hear! 💕💕💕
This inspired me to ask my husband to clean the bathroom 🤭
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😂 good on you
Lol👍
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How did it go?
Perfect timing. We are packing up Christmas today in small house. We need to integrate gifts and get rid of excess. With news and ongoing recovery from surgeries, it helps to focus on things I have some control over. Small. Slow. Steady.
The three ‘S’
I love that...
Beautiful home .. clean home clear & calm mind
Thank you so much for bringing me inspiration and calmness every sunday. Today I needed it the most, you got me out of bed and start cleaning and tidying, instead of behaving sad, lazy and sorry for myself. 💖
Nothing like a good clean to get us out of our head! I’ve a kitchen deep clean tomorrow so hopefully that will inspire more! 💕💕💕
Your video this morning was just what I needed to clean the areas of my home that are forgotten. 💜
Happy cleaning Tina! 💕
You would be grand as a guided meditation speaker. Your voice is so calming.
I have my exam tomorrow and when I came to the room in order to study, I actually first did a little bit of cleaning and it's okay if I don't clean everything up. But after the clean up it felt like my mind is also clean and fresh to study for my exams.. I am glad that I could understand the amazing benefits of cleaning our home. 🌱
Best of luck with your exam! I have my fingers crossed that it all goes well!
@@FairylandCottage Thank you so much for your wishes 😄
Hope your exam went well :) Best wishes from a fellow Indian !
@@UpasanaDevchoudhury It went really well 😊 Thank you so much for your wishes ☺
Hi fairyland 🧚♂️ cottage,
It's great. The more simple life gets the more peaceful.
I wanted to share my experience with you after coming to your beautiful country Ireland. Yes I am here. I am following your UA-cam channel from past 6 months and I have arrived here two months ago. It is lovely being here.
Really motivating! As well as the cleaning, ànd the motivation part. "At your own pace"......I need someone to say that to me every week. Thank you!
It feels so nice and refreshing to be in a clean and tidy home. It really does make a difference in my being. I love enjoying my area with a nice lit candle, freshly mopped floors, and an open window :) ☀️ 🌱 🕯
Such a wonderful way to start the week and new year ahead. I especially appreciated the advice to “go at your own pace, it’s not a competition”. Makes it all seem so much more attainable. Thank you!!
Cleanliness is next to godliness my grandmother would say to me so just today I have been cleaning my home I even managed to sort out a couple of bags of clothes and kitchen bits for charity now it's time for me to sit down and have a cup of camomile and pat myself on the back 💝🌹🕊️
My grandmother said the same thing! I love a cup of Camomile tea and a pat on the back, it’s the best!
@@FairylandCottage but it is always your videos that inspire me the most fairyland cottage thank you 💝🕊️🌹
What areas of my life do I need to shine some light on? - I love the way you expressed this.
Isnt it truth ?
I was just cleaning my mantle before sitting down to watch my favourite UA-cam video of the week! I’m definitely in the exact same frame of mind. Fresh beginnings to all!
Ah great minds think alike!
Just what I needed a kick up the back side. When you live alone it’s so easy to let thing’s ride a good vlog like this is just what I need to remind me, having had two strokes which have affected my memory and energy levels I am going to write out a list. Unfortunately we’re you take half a day it will take all week for me . The positive to this during lockdown for me is I never get bored xxx
Go easy and take your time! Happy cleaning
I just recently discovered your channel and it has done more for my anxiety than anything else in the last year or more, so thank you. 💕
watched this while i was washing dishes after a few days of being unable to clean, it really helped me improve my mood and made the house cleaning i have planned for the day much less overwhelming.
thanks for helping me shift my perspective when i really needed it. ❤️
I watch this as I am taking the house apart 1 room at a time. Cleaning out the unnecessary. Lol my house looks like a bomb went off. But I am working a room at a time. Really cleaning. Hoping to be done by February. If its done sooner Yeah. Lol
Good on you! Happy clearing
Have a great day @fairylandcottage and thx for this video 💖
I feel the same why about cleaning,i cant read a book,do my daily budget until my house is clean ,if iam feeling alittle down I clean,!before I go to bed ,and cant sleep,I get up and clean ,read my Bible,or mediate, then I go to sleep. When you awake up everything is clean ,so I take a different cleaning task on different days of the week,at my own paste,so you have 7 days,to do something different each day.i dont rush like I use to,iam 63,yrs .young,so I realize tomorrow will come,and God has blessed us to enjoy a new day.Look around there still beauty around us ,even in a beautiful table you finished polishing.
Cleaning my home is my *zen*. I just love it... and the results!
Beautiful, I only recently discovered your channel, and am so happy I did. Living the simple and slow life here in Vermont, USA, purposely moving here 3 years ago to change the way I live. Thank you for your insightful words, beautiful photography and in sharing your world with us all. ( 💋 Leah )
Ah welcome Leah, delighted you joined us here... slow and simple and calm.
I love Sundays, I look forward to your video every week. I have been decluttering this week aswell, from paperwork to clothes and emotional decluttering is also good. Your videos help with them all. Thanks for sharing. Love from Scotland x
Ah yes paperwork can be the most time consuming but so rewarding when done! Love from Ireland xxx
I love this video niamh I'm not very well today and this was like a comfort blanket thank you so much 4 sharing. I have many areas that need to be looked at closely! Rome wasnt built in a day xxx
So so right baby steps! Sending you love and hugs xxx
Hope you’re feeling better..
@@KO-lw4lo thankyou I am loads better now so kind x
These videos are a part of my peaceful Sunday Routine ☺☺
Love from India
hello! i love your beautiful country! have a lovely and relaxing sunday
@@alessandracalzoni8340 Thank you so much. Wish you a beautiful year ahead! 😊
@Ridhi. I'm also from India & mesmerized by her videos. I'm surprised to see she has kept paintings of Hindu God & Goddess in her house. So beautiful!!
This was lovely. I appreciate a clean place to relax whether to study, wind down or have fun with family as well. Like you describe, I aim to not stress if I don’t get it all done and instead allot a set amount of time. My boys and I give 10 minutes per area to a whirlwind cleaning a couple times per week. They prefer to get the chores around the farm done in the mornings. It is wonderful to see them taking responsibility and contributing. Wishing everyone a wonderful day 🪴☀️
Wonderful the kids do chores! It teaches great character!
So glad this just popped up in my subscription box, needed a calming video before going to sleep 💤
I started doing this during the holiday break and it is so good for my state of mind. I haven't quite finished, and as I go back to work tomorrow, today's the day! Coming home to a clean, organized space is going to be lovely 😊
It’s the best feeling ever! 🥰
I love your home as it exudes so much of your energy which is peaceful. I've been putting off tackling my art room but your words have given me the push to start the year off on an organized note.
It's fabulous that you have an art room!
@@camjamcam1 Thanks! It's partly a bedroom as well but at least it's something and I keep reminding myself to be grateful even if it is small (not always easy lol).
So much truth and and peace in this 💗
This topic reminds me of my favourite book "the life-changing magic of tidying up" by marie kondo. I had bought this book in 2015 and sadly wasn't able to tidy up all in one go due to restrictions of time, space (to put the many stuff for sorting through disposal, donation or gifts), and my mother's sadness in seeing once useful items being thrown away.
I don't regret buying that book as it helped me understand why I was so stressed when at home when I'm such a homebody. Our house now is a bit closer to my vision of being tidy. It was labour intensive (old house, so many stuff: 3 generations worth) but the progress has been rewarding. We had fights for sure, but it allowed us to heal by talking on why certain things were or are important, even if they don't serve the purpose they once did. But the most coveted benefit: peace of mind.
Knowing where my stuff is and having a designated spot for them makes it stress free for me to locate them and easier for me to clean as the clutter has significantly lessened from when I first started and together continuing. I find it all the more important to have a tidy and clean home as I will be losing my regular employment due to site closure hastened by the pandemic. I hope to find work and continue working from home with a more or less same income to satisfy our needs.
Positive thoughts being sent your way for some work that suits you beautifully.
@@camjamcam1 thank you for this. May you stay safe and continue to thrive in life as well.
@@alexa3768 You are so welcome; and thank-you, too!
Well done for all the hard work. May you find a great new job!
@@FairylandCottage it certainly was hard work, thank you for the acknowledgement and the well wishes.
Cleaning is a sacred art that restores order and allows for more space for creativity and thinking. As we share our home with our three young adult children, keeping things as tidy as I'd like is not easy, so I have to relax my expectations and allow for us to share in the work as each has time and space in their schedule. All the best, stay well, looking forward to hearing your voice again next week!
Relaxing expectations Nicole is very wise. I have witnessed many get ill for it releasing expectations especially when living with young adults.
Your home is beautiful 🌼 I need to take a leaf from your book. I've read about a good concept before about just completing a shelf (or equivalent) everyday ie bite sized pieces ... the theory being you'll be more likely to start but end up doing more 💗 ties in about what you mentioned re doing what you can and being ok with that.
So I started watching this video, paused it; went in and made the bed, straightened up the laundry room, cleaned off the kitchen counter, emptied the trash, and came back to finish the coffee from this mornings’ thermos and watch the rest. Took about 45 minutes and I feel energized to start on my sewing room. Oh boy. That will take some time! Happy New Year over and over and over. You inspire me girlfriend!
Ah Cathy! Haha I love it! Enjoy the sewing room! Nothing like a good clear out and clean!
I've been having trouble being content in my own space. I have a hard time making time for me and slowing down. I feel very fortunate to have stumbled upon your channel. I have started to work on the things you talk about: slowing down, taking care of yourself and learning to rethink cleaning as a difficult chore but instead to see it as a way to be thankful and to count my blessings. A clean home really does equal a clean mind. 😊❤ Thank you.
I’m glad you stumbled upon the channel and that it helps. All we can be for ourselves is gentle and do our best without any judgment. Happy cleaning ❤️🌹
Ohhh love the picture of Dean, Sammy, and Frank. Nice touch!
Week 2 of 52 of 2021
My Sunday is always full looking forward to your videos, my dear Niamh! Same thoughts, January is my month where I clean out my space and start my goals for 2021. I always plan ahead what I will clean coz I won't be able to finish all given my work load.
Week 2.... slow and steady to ease in the year!
A home is clear reflection of woman’s life and her nature.
A woman's life and her nature? And what about the husband or partner and children. Are they going to be sitting and doing nothing?
@@darinakalinova2180 i have children and a messy husband, but because they respect me they help keep things tidy.
Yes ..I find it calming n satisfying too to clean my spaces . I m not a big project person or do it all in a day or week .. so everyday .. any corner , any space is therapeutic as well as practical for me .. keeps me in control without overwhelming. Sometimes it might take a little longer sometimes just 10 mins or even 5 to make it better. But I always feel better after that . Your home n u coexist so show some love n care
Dear Niamh thank you for being you. I don't think you know how much peace & comfort we get watching your vlogs. Simple but poignant , you are so wise. Love, Light & blessings to you Niamh from uk
I love your channel so much, you are such a great teacher, in teaching to slow down and enjoy much more.
I could listen ours 🤗
Thanks for sharing your wisdom 🙏💖
i literally need the motivation to get started on cleaning today and this is it. thank you!!!
Brilliant! Happy cleaning!
Woweeee 424 comments.. 😕 I don't know? I want to hear..Only because,You want to be hear when you want to say: Thanks for bringing about,some quiet time,some real time..I feel the same,when it comes to Cleaning your your home,helps to clean your mind,and new canvas for a new day.It feels so good to have it all fresh..like that comphy couch cover velvet,it is like saying dear couch you provide me with comfort,and now you are nice a clean.I love the vibe.Thanks again keep them coming.It is the time when is worth while to turn ON the TELI.Happy Tuesday
Oh, I remember the days well. I no longer have a fireplace , but I do miss it. The cleaning is daily at home now , it gets messy and dirty quickly. I keep it up daily , so the job is easier. It's easier if you live in an apartment , rather than a house. It seems like there is so much more to do to keep up a house . It also depends on the seasons as well. I love your home , it's so cozy and peaceful. It was nice visiting you , hope to see your video with the sound on . My granddaughter is sleeping and I'm suppose to be asleep as well , but still up. It's the weekend , anyway. Nice chatting with you ! Many blessing to you in the coming year: D.
Niamh you have no idea how much your words help me to look at myself and think deeply about me, my bless8ng and issues. This is part of my self help, better than any advice any doctor can give me. Thank you and Terry for this valuable content. Love from ET Can
Awh so kind of you to say and I’m so glad to hear how much the contents helps you help yourself. Such magic. Love to you from Ireland
Your video motivated me to clean my home. Thanks for the lovely video.
I have moved many times and always did a thorough clean of my new place, Evan if it is already clean. It’s a ritual for me as if I am removal other’s energy and placing mine there. I always leave someplace better than I found it. Now that I am in my permanent home, I still love cleaning my space being thankful for the blessing of my home. Actually, my hubby and I team up and to us it is fun .
Yes so great to remove energy. It’s nice your husband helps. Mine cleans well but he is not as into it as me!
Best time of the week 💕 And just what I needed whilst taking a break from sorting my kitchen cupboards!
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Thank you for the motivation! I am going to focus on a room a day now that Christmas decor has been put away. I find I cannot focus on creative projects if my space is cluttered and dirty.
As an artist, its hard to keep things clean and tidy and I often get overwhelmed but watching this helps me a lot and Ive been returning buck to it over the last few days.Thank you so much!
Wonderful you are an artist!
Oh wow thanks! I have been at it for 12 years now.
Thank you for your videos!❤️ I enjoy watching cleaning videos more than I enjoy the actual cleaning!😋
Everything is still so beautiful and green outside!
I love how watching this was not only inspiring to clean - it was also relaxing - thank you for the gentle meaningful contribution.
I find your videos sooo comforting..your soft voice, peace, slow motion, such an opposite to my everyday routine..So, inspiring, it makes me conciously slowing down. Thank you ever so much.
I used to enjoy certain parts of cleaning the home. It's definitely rewarding. In Australia, I find lots of us Spring Clean in Autumn. 🌺💐
Yes the Spring cleaning bug got me too. This past week I painted my kitchen, entry way, hallway, living room and dining room in a fresh clean ivory white. Right now everything looks kind of like a disaster area but newly painted walls look great! Now just need to straighten everything back up.
Very inspiring! I’ve been practicing more gratitude the last while when I do household chores-it really changes everything. I am so thankful for my little cottage and the life it allows me, so it just makes sense to slow down and enjoy every aspect of it.
I never fully understood waiting til spring to do a deep cleaning-midwinter makes so much more sense, especially when you have a wood stove Looks like Monday will be a good cleaning day 😊
Didn’t really inspire me to clean but ohhhhhh myyyyyy you have the most beautiful home. That sofa is divine.
Thanks the sofa was free. Neighbour didn’t want.
You need another cleaning video for inspiration eh!
It's so satisfying to have a freshly cleaned home which gives it a more spacious, uncluttered feel. When the work is done, relax for the evening with a good book, movie, nice coffee or glass of wine.
Beautiful, thank you. Have a great week 😍
This is a great video! I have lots of cleaning to do, definitely a good time for thinking!
I ‘swish’ my flat every day to keep on top of things because I have two dogs, but I definitely need to do all the extra bits and bobs. I enjoy it though because of the peace it brings. Happy New Year Xx
It's very therapeutic watching/listening to you talk and clean also makes you want to clean& tidy something Thankyou!
I appreciate the way you put it all together. I can relate. Thank you as it encourages me.
Its a coincidence that today i cleaned whole house and in the evening saw your video about cleaning home. I clean our home every 15 days, bcoz here in India we have much dirt coming in our homes. We have to dust windows, walls everything. But after dusting and mopping, home feels fresh and it gets rid of negative energies.
I’m in mid renovations on my home at present but once house is to the way we want it I can’t wait to deep clean the whole house and reset it. My mums a pastor and will also do a blessing over our home once it’s completed!!
And create a set cleaning routine to keep up on it all. Can not wait!!
Lovely video as usual. Thank you. Have a lovely Sunday. 🧡
I think that cleaning is a way to also get your thoughts in order. It is usually mundane cleaning no real thought needed, so you are free to let your mind wander and sometimes you can discover an answer to something that has been nagging at you! thanks for the vid! xoxo
after hearing loud noises and rushing around, this video immediately calmed me.
My Mother and I watch her and have found such solace
One of my very favorites of your videos. Simple but sweet.
Awesome Niamh! I love it! Can I please request sometime over winter! that you do a video on just lighting the fire and joy that comes from it. Few little drinks in front of a roaring fire. Sure you couldn't beat it! x
Thank you for sharing your ritual. Rituals are so soothing and grounding! I have been giving my home extra attention; decluttering, organizing and cleaning. It gives my a clearer space and a clearer mind.
Oh I'm so glad you showed us the corners that made your vacuum go ssccflbflbflbl cause I just found onions growing in my pantry and some 3 inch palmetto bug partying! (Subtropical environment)
Bless you for these vids. They're the best thing to help me calm down before bed. I tend to get really anxious when I try to sleep! You never have loud noises that scare me partway through. Love 😘