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You are living my life goals!!! I can't wait to get to a place where I feel like I'm done. I have such a long way to go. But I am enjoying the process 😊 You inspire me!!
I agree 100%. We’ve been decluttering and moved into a smaller older home. I can’t wait until i feel like I’m done and everything has a place and everything is in its place. Love the stove!!
Your first sentence was absolutely key: you have to remember what the vision was. When I start getting stressed with decluttering I try to keep my eyes on the vision of how I want to live. It really helps. The longer I listened to you the more I realised you give very good advice.
YES!! I have to remind myself constantly while decluttering. Works to not get overwhelmed and to be diligent with what I am keeping/getting rid of. Thanks KC!💕
I love the tea drawer! Something I recommend doing with extra bags is donating them to a food bank, so the clients have a way to take their food home. Cheers!
‘Catnip, I don’t even have a cat’ brilliant aha! This has really helped me! I’ve been trying to declutter my upstairs (3 bedrooms) and this has taught me to do one room at a time and one thing at a time. Thank you so much for this! I subbed :) x
Less is more and in a world that is constantly encouraging you to have, to want, to buy, to get tempted, to own; I realised that the war against less is waged in the shops, supernarkets where you constantly decide to grab something or not. We end up suffocating in what we thought would help us thrive. We are moving soon, so a declutter is definitely on the list and my daughter decided to keep the wardrobe minimal when she finally gets her own room. My husband is the worst at this. He grew up with little decent clothes and buys stuff he never wears just to feel worthy or safe from need. Trauma seeps into every area of your life. It is hard work. Keep the faith, and keep those countertops free. Well done. 💕
My mom was like your husband. So many things purchased and honestly never used or worn (she grew up dirt poor and immigrated to the states). I have a little bit of that in me that I am diligently working on releasing. I have bought a lot of clothes for the some day I reach a fantasy goal weight. Sigh..,. Doing clothing next so more to be uncovered. This decluttering stuff hits on every level!! Thanks for the thoughtful comment and a good declutter before moving is going to feel fantastic!!❤️
"potting soil - but i don't even have a garden" made me laugh because it's so true! i find things and go 'when did i ever think i was going to use or need this???'
I've been decluttering my home for the pat three years, and it's so exciting to see it slowly coming together. I love the way you arranged your glass shelves! The clear drinkware with the cork and light wood is so visually pleasing.
minimalism... the best thing i ve ever done.. it changed my life i had anxiety now after five years of minimalism i feel free ....once a month i declutter its not easy but i m not going back to chaos again.....i ve been in your position i know how you feel God bless you and your family....by the way you are very beautiful kisses and hugs from athens greece
With ADD cleaning is rough so I have moved to a minimalist japandi style of living and being able to clearly see what I have at my disposal not only helps me find it easily but is a visual reminder for me. I've been less overwhelmed than I used to be when cleaning and I'm really happy with my space, adding just paint color made the difference for me. So happy for you!
ohhhh i love this!! I plan on doing some painting and adding color. I like that minimalism doesn;t mean you have to only have white walls. We get to set up our spaces in a way that feels just right for us. I will have to look up japandi style. Thanks for sharing!❤️
I am a minimalist, I was decluttering for 3 years just to come in this state of my home. Very happy with less cleaning, less things around me. Now I've moved in 200 sq feet apt and never been happier.
@@TheCarlaProject if/when I own a home one day I want a vintage stove and a vintage farmhouse sink! I LOVE what you did with the shelving unit the glass canisters really made the whole space look calm clean and upscaled!
@@paige5191 I ADORE a farmhouse sink!! Thank you so much Paige! I love design. I'm actually doing a mini makeover on my kitchen. I'll make a video about it in about a month so stay tuned! 😊💕😍
Hi Karla, I loved, loved, loved your after project, I couldn’t believe the incredible calming, spacious space you created. I found you by God. I was wanting to watch a video to motivate me to declutter and organize myself today and your video popped up. And your words are wise and inspiring about how you want to lighten your load. Thanks for videoing your whole process, and talking it through out loud helped me so much. Your video is amazing and it helps me to see an actual example of “how to get through it all”. And you made me laugh when you said, “I save those, I don’t know why”. Love the advice you are giving and I am planning to play you while I do my own physical and mental health!! I was anxious when I saw all your things out, like how I was with my kitchen declutter, but once you showed the end product, Wow, I was blown away. And all the bags, the one wine glass, plastic tupperware, old trays, old expired things, I am so grateful for you showing all of the process you went through. Thank you so very much, Arlene (Miami)
Oh Arlene you make me wanna cry thank you for your beautiful message!!! I'm so grateful my video is inspiring you!! One item at a time and you will get there. Lots of love from Los Angeles! xoxo💕💕💕
I really love the fact that you have a REAL VIDEO!!! Instead of other videos where their house is picture perfect with like, nothing even wrong with where they’re organizing!! And they have NO DIRT!! 😂 Thanks for the real video! ❤️
Great transformation!! Thanks for the reminder to just handle one item at a time. It is so simple, but I'm so overwhelmed right now, and that gave me the push I needed to start again.
My tiny kitchen is only 5 feet 6" wide there isn't enough room too change my mind in !!! I declutter majorly. Gave away. Sold on Offer Up and donated!! Feels so much better.
I'm working on decluttering our small home as well. It's enjoyable watching other "decluttering UA-camrs" for motivation but I find that their homes already look so clean. It is refreshing to see someone actually cleaning out a messy space that looks like mine. Keep it up! Your Kitchen looks beautiful ❤️
What a nice redo of your kitchen! The glass jars add a classy touch. I know I'm watching & commenting on your videos out of order (this one is 2 years old that I'm watching for the first time), but they are so incredibly motivating. For example, tonight after work I actually did some decluttering and organizing, and that is SO out of character for me after a day at work. Thank you!
Hi in Belgrade!! I would love to see a Serbian kitchen I’ll have to look up a video. Yeah as far as apartments go I think this is one of the biggest kitchens I’ve had in L.A.! 😍💕
Thank you for being so real. Most show storage bins or baskets, perfectly lined up, with all matching dishes and cookware. Realistically, I think most people have a mix of things and just need a system that allows them to find what they need in a quick and simple way.
Wooow, the thumbnail gets me excited 😎 so curious to see what you decluttered. The kitchen is a place in my home, where things get stuffed in corners and drawers and they almost move to a different universe, because I forget they exist 😂
Love you Carla! Just started watching but enjoy each video! Your apartment is so cool! So much character and you have put so much of yourself into it!! I am a 67 years young retired teacher. My hubs is retired too and helps me so much. We have a.. paid for.. townhouse that we recently had remodeled so enjoying it more. We have a tiny English type garden out front and a cute, cozy private patio in back. I am constantly tweaking all of my spaces. Little changes mean a lot! You Go Girl!! Enjoy your life and your precious pup!! Stay beautiful!!! Shane from Middle Tennessee your fan and friend 💕💕💕
It just crossed my mind to tell you to put the cat food out in a nearby park where there are cats. My friend doesn't have any cats but, she likes to buy cat food and feed them on her way to/back from uni.
that is so sweet that your friend does that! my mom used to feed all the neighborhood cats. i left it out front and someone took it for their kitty who I am sure is happy now 😊
Inspiring, putting yourself out there like this is hard, I’m going through the same thing right now, happily doing so, throwing things away, giving things away. It still is so hard for me to throw away something that feels like it still has some sort of ‘value,’ even if it’s all hidden or packed away in unorganized bins. Anyways, I just wanted to say thank you for making me feel like I’m not the only one that struggles with this. I felt so alone for so long because I never wanted anyone to see my clutter. Now that I’ve made some progress and watching this video now just motivates me even more. You are so great and have done an amazing job from the looks of it, I hope I can get myself to just do it like you have. (It’s just that Sometimes it feels impossible and I’m just filled with shame.) On that note, I’m going to go organize something 😁
So many struggle with this so you are not alone. Just keep going through your home one room and one item at a time and move anything out that is not a reflection of you at your happiest and best. Takes time but it is so worth it. No shame girl only new beginnings!! Bravo to you xoxo
Oh my gosh thank you I am so obsessed with it! I ordered wallpaper from target this week and going to line the inside of the drawer and make a vid about it! Thx mariela!!
Samson did not blink at that one part lol! I laughed at the holy water and the catnip. You did an amazing job! Love the little tea drawer and station! The clear counters are so satisfying!! Looking forward to watching more of your journey!
"Cat nip" I don't have a cat!! Omg I choke on my smoothie lmaooo, it's so typical when you declutter and find things you truly really do not need. Just stumbled on your video and I have subscribed, looking forward to browsing all your videos xx Amazing results, well done xx
This is so helpful! I did this in 2020. I did a major purge of each drawer and each closet and cabinet. It felt so good. I put the items in a box in the ally and it would disappear overnight. I was surprised and also happy to find that other people would find my unused items to be useful. 🌻
It looks soooo good! You have inspired me to declutter and make my space more aesthetic. Catnip LOL. Samson is so cute. Where is your shelf from? Love how you laid it out. Kudos to you!
Love your dog, wondering what on earth you are doing, and waiting for a walk! My kitchen is the same size as yours, and I have lived in my small house for 6 years, and it is so full of stuff! You have lifted my spirits to have a go at de cluttering it at last! Thank you. Love from Jilly & Madge the black rescue greyhound, from West Devon, England. xxx
Great job! I’m eternally organizing, or so it seems. It sometimes takes me a while to accept I need to part with things. Our nearby grocery store and the Target have bag drop off bins. So I collect my bags and once a month I take them and drop them off. I’ve corralled things that are in good shape, but aren’t wanted and every other month (seems as I go room to room to organize, I find more) I load up my car and take to the thrift store. Otherwise it’s recycling/trash. Though on monthly heavy/bulk trash days (north Texas suburb) I try to put out things that might need work/aren’t thriftable out the night before. Kind of an open ‘free cycle’ and most gets picked up before heavy trash comes through!
I had a friend that held on to EVERYTHING. The best way I helped her was told her I had a family that was really in need and would appreciate any donated kitchen stuff (this was true) . I went over and we cleared out so much. She thankfully felt good about letting go if it was going to help someone else. It was definitely a win/win. She carted around her mom's wedding China in 6 large boxes over rthe years and 5 moves. I told her to call her mom and ask if mom wanted it. If not; it had to go. Mom laughed and said that should have been gone years ago like the marriage was. The new rule was if you don't use it; it goes.
I'm still on my journey to become a minimalist. It is so hard. I come from a long line of collectors/hoarders. I will not give up. I am determined to achieve my goals.
You did a wonderful job and I have to say this is the first video like this were I feel like a real person did this. You’ve encourage me to do my own kitchen in 2 steps.
I started decluttering a few years back. When I lost my job last year, it was insanely easy to move cities twice! One tip with the bags, I use the reusable recycled bags. After I've emptied the groceries, I leave them as a tripping hazard by the front door or I put them back in the car in the parking lot. Good luck with your declutter!
Amen sister! I'm trying to do this myself I feel like the Lord Jesus wants me to get things that are weighing me down.! Also I want to say your just a beautiful lady! God Bless! You done an awesome job!
So beautiful! Talk about positive energy! The tile counters have character that you can see and enjoy now. Your kitchen makes me happy too. It feels so clean and warm. A small plant could look nice too but really its perfect just as it is!
This video has inspired me to clean out my makeup station. It's it's a constant fight with my grandkids getting into my makeup and throwing it everywhere. It's time for me to declutter!!
Thanks for posting. Oh goodness. I will need to come back and watch this multiple times. I like my kitchen toys and it is the easiest place to impulse buy things for the kitchen. My pantry is in a closet separate from the kitchen I don't even want to go through that one. I am realising that my issue isn't so much cleaning it's that I have too much stuff. It is a process I am gradually getting tired of all the things and seeing the appeal of having less stuff. Especially when I can't see the things I have because there is too much in the shelf. Part of my issue is keeping things "just in case" and being interested in so many different things.
i am so glad that youtube suggested your videos to me! i've been craving change for some time now, and i've been wanting to move some furniture and maybe replace my bed, but for that i also have to declutter and get rid of lots of things. the issue is that i don't know where to start bc it feels quite overwhelming. the fact that you talk about these struggles makes me feel like i'm not alone, and that i can actually do it if i just start. thank you for creating content like that!
Thank you for sharing . . Wow 👀 ..such a achievement . You really did get rid of a lot , and it looks so nice especially with the new jars , they are very pleasing to the eye . I did laugh at the cat nip but no cat lol .I loved how your dog was keeping an eye on it all.. I have a small laundry room and small spare bedroom and the bedroom is full of neat boxes with stuff I want to keep but it looks like a storage unit and makes me unhappy so every now and then I pull it all out to sort but it all goes back in and my dog gives me a kind of depressed look of “OH NO NOT AGAIN “ lol . I’ve been thinking of going for it again tomorrow...there must be something I can remove..lol . But seriously well done it can be quite daunting at the start of decluttering but well done .. its lovely and looks and seems to function well.💛🤍.
Thank you so much ☺️ wow I dream of having a small laundry room to set up and decorate. And yes it can definitely get overwhelming. The fact that you have things organized into neat boxes is ahead of the curve 😅. I’m slowly making headway in my apartment. I hope I have everything decluttered within the next month. It feels amazing to get rid of old stuff and keep only the things I absolutely love and need!! 💕💕
@@TheCarlaProject I live in the south of England in the UK and where I live we have much smaller houses than most of America . My house had a tiny kitchen about the quarter of the size of yours and it was frustrating as also we don’t tend to have laundry rooms the washer is in the kitchen but I will say since UA-cam and us seeing laundry rooms in America for a lot of homes people here are now demanding laundry rooms so a lot of new builds have them . We also have small garages..if we have them ..and where I live the garages can no longer fit in a car as cars got bigger over the years so most use for storage..my house has the garage joint to front of the house so a few years ago I converted my garage in to a slightly bigger kitchen and the tiny original kitchen is now a small laundry room. So I got rid of lots from the garage to make room but the things I needed like tools and decorating stuff batteries vacuum cleaner mops ,dog stuff etc all sorts got put in the tiny utility room and no matter what I do it looks messy...I’ve brought pretty boxes but run out of room anyway lol .when I think now..I would of done better converting garage in to laundry room and had all my stuff from little bedroom in there as a storage room and any not used much appliances from kitchen in there until needed . But oh well...now I know lol even if too late . But I am still very grateful for what I have . Thanks for sharing your decluttering journey...I’m still amazed with UA-cam..the fact that I can learn tips from people around the world that are pulling out the kitchen draws to show me a really good idea they discovered for storing things that I might use still blows my mind . Take care.💋💛🤍.
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This is awesome!
@@dailymomliving thanks beautiful!! ❤️
Awe-inspiring declutter!!!
@@inbetweenworlds thank you ☺️
I really like decluttering videos. Just started watching it and wanted to tell you that you are so beautiful 🤩
I've been a minimalist for 7yrs so watching others decluttering helps my anxiety because I have nothing else to declutter myself. ✌️🙌👑💪
You are living my life goals!!! I can't wait to get to a place where I feel like I'm done. I have such a long way to go. But I am enjoying the process 😊 You inspire me!!
I agree 100%. We’ve been decluttering and moved into a smaller older home. I can’t wait until i feel like I’m done and everything has a place and everything is in its place. Love the stove!!
Same 😂
I find myself walking around looking for something to declutter but there is nothing left so I watch these videos too
@@TheNerdistheWord Thank you ❤️ yes love the vintage look of the stove. A home for everything...that is definitely the goal, YES!!
@@RandomAK1 Can't wait to get there!!!😂
I love that your kitchen is "real". What most of us have. Completely relatable. I love how your glass jars turned out.
Thanks so much! 😊I love how it turned out too!! ❤️😊
I love your dogs side eye. Too funny! 🤣
He is the king of side eye!! 😂😂😂
Yes this cracked me up the whole time! So funny!
"Bags living rent free" I laughed out loud. You did an amazing job with this declutter.
I'm so glad you caught that 😂😂😂 thanks Jane!!
Finally a real place. Not a ‘sponsored’, brand new home.
hahah super real! now where can i get one of those sponsored brand new homes though, asking for a friend lol.
"Catnip - I don't have a cat" - my hoarding described in one sentence. lol. (Although I do have TWO cats... lol)
This made me laugh out loud 🤣🤣🤣
😂🤣🤣😂🥰
I just found catnip in my stuff yesterday; I don't have a cat.
Toss the catnip on your herbal tea blends
Your first sentence was absolutely key: you have to remember what the vision was. When I start getting stressed with decluttering I try to keep my eyes on the vision of how I want to live. It really helps. The longer I listened to you the more I realised you give very good advice.
YES!! I have to remind myself constantly while decluttering. Works to not get overwhelmed and to be diligent with what I am keeping/getting rid of. Thanks KC!💕
I love the tea drawer! Something I recommend doing with extra bags is donating them to a food bank, so the clients have a way to take their food home. Cheers!
great idea!thank you❤️
You can see dog's so concerned about her talking all alone.
😂😂😂 he thinks I'm crazy
Carla needs to have a talk with Samson and explain what she’s doing so he does think his mommy has lost her mind 🤍
Maybe the dog is worried she will get put into a donate or get rid of bag :( Most pets hate change
Samson is literally one of the cutest dogs I have ever seen.
Isn’t he!!! 😂😂 thank you hazel!! From both of us 😂
‘Catnip, I don’t even have a cat’ brilliant aha! This has really helped me! I’ve been trying to declutter my upstairs (3 bedrooms) and this has taught me to do one room at a time and one thing at a time. Thank you so much for this! I subbed :) x
YES!! one thing at a time is the holy grail trick. just keep coming back to it and you will make it through!❤️❤️
Less is more and in a world that is constantly encouraging you to have, to want, to buy, to get tempted, to own; I realised that the war against less is waged in the shops, supernarkets where you constantly decide to grab something or not. We end up suffocating in what we thought would help us thrive. We are moving soon, so a declutter is definitely on the list and my daughter decided to keep the wardrobe minimal when she finally gets her own room. My husband is the worst at this. He grew up with little decent clothes and buys stuff he never wears just to feel worthy or safe from need. Trauma seeps into every area of your life. It is hard work. Keep the faith, and keep those countertops free. Well done. 💕
My mom was like your husband. So many things purchased and honestly never used or worn (she grew up dirt poor and immigrated to the states). I have a little bit of that in me that I am diligently working on releasing. I have bought a lot of clothes for the some day I reach a fantasy goal weight. Sigh..,. Doing clothing next so more to be uncovered. This decluttering stuff hits on every level!! Thanks for the thoughtful comment and a good declutter before moving is going to feel fantastic!!❤️
Now there’s so much more light coming in. It feels and looks so light too😄
totally! thanks love ❤️
Isn't it so great, that after all of our own trials, we can reunite with you here. Encouraging, and most beautiful! Thank you !
wow... I don't know if I would've had the nerve to take EVERYTHING OUT at once! you are awesome... great job!
I almost stopped halfway through hahaha but it was worth it to get the full impact and make stronger decisions! Thanks Candice! :)
You can do it. You don't want I get to the point where you have to move house and just have too much that you never used or enjoyed
girl, you are strong! you just picked up that washer like it was nothing!
"potting soil - but i don't even have a garden" made me laugh because it's so true! i find things and go 'when did i ever think i was going to use or need this???'
Exactly!!😂 I need supervision when I'm shopping, clearly, 😂❤️
House plants?
Keeping your counters clear has been a game changer for our kitchen! So much easier to clean and looks clutter free!
I read "my small kitchen" and was like YES, just what I NEED.
Representing for all the small kitchens 😂😍
Your Beautiful bright smile made my day. A year of the Pandemic we all need to wake up and start fresh and go at it with a pep in our step. Thank you
I've been decluttering my home for the pat three years, and it's so exciting to see it slowly coming together. I love the way you arranged your glass shelves! The clear drinkware with the cork and light wood is so visually pleasing.
Thanks Taylor!! I love the glass and cork too!! Slowly but surely all coming together!🥳🥳🥳
minimalism... the best thing i ve ever done.. it changed my life i had anxiety now after five years of minimalism i feel free ....once a month i declutter its not easy but i m not going back to chaos again.....i ve been in your position i know how you feel God bless you and your family....by the way you are very beautiful kisses and hugs from athens greece
This is where I’m headed!! Thank you for sharing how life changing it is. I love to hear it and look forward to that. It’s a way of life!!❤️❤️❤️
With ADD cleaning is rough so I have moved to a minimalist japandi style of living and being able to clearly see what I have at my disposal not only helps me find it easily but is a visual reminder for me. I've been less overwhelmed than I used to be when cleaning and I'm really happy with my space, adding just paint color made the difference for me. So happy for you!
ohhhh i love this!! I plan on doing some painting and adding color. I like that minimalism doesn;t mean you have to only have white walls. We get to set up our spaces in a way that feels just right for us. I will have to look up japandi style. Thanks for sharing!❤️
I am a minimalist, I was decluttering for 3 years just to come in this state of my home. Very happy with less cleaning, less things around me. Now I've moved in 200 sq feet apt and never been happier.
This is my GOAL!!! ❤️😊❤️😊❤️😊Less is more!
Can we talk about your oven?! I'm in love with it!!!
You have a good eye!!! It’s the best vintage stove ever!😍😍😍
@@TheCarlaProject if/when I own a home one day I want a vintage stove and a vintage farmhouse sink!
I LOVE what you did with the shelving unit the glass canisters really made the whole space look calm clean and upscaled!
@@paige5191 I ADORE a farmhouse sink!! Thank you so much Paige! I love design. I'm actually doing a mini makeover on my kitchen. I'll make a video about it in about a month so stay tuned! 😊💕😍
Wow!!!! That’s an amazing transformation. You must feel so much lighter, and like you can breathe now. Great job.
Me too! It's amazing!
Hi Karla, I loved, loved, loved your after project, I couldn’t believe the incredible calming, spacious space you created. I found you by God.
I was wanting to watch a video to motivate me to declutter and organize myself today and your video popped up. And your words are wise and inspiring about how you want to lighten your load. Thanks for videoing your whole process, and talking it through out loud helped me so much. Your video is amazing and it helps me to see an actual example of “how to get through it all”. And you made me laugh when you said, “I save those, I don’t know why”. Love the advice you are giving and I am planning to play you while I do my own physical and mental health!! I was anxious when I saw all your things out, like how I was with my kitchen declutter, but once you showed the end product, Wow, I was blown away. And all the bags, the one wine glass, plastic tupperware, old trays, old expired things, I am so grateful for you showing all of the process you went through. Thank you so very much, Arlene (Miami)
Oh Arlene you make me wanna cry thank you for your beautiful message!!! I'm so grateful my video is inspiring you!! One item at a time and you will get there. Lots of love from Los Angeles! xoxo💕💕💕
I don't comment on UA-cam, but I love this channel! Clean house, clean mind!
Love this. You’re so real and relatable and did an awesome job. Thank you so much for sharing your journey 💛
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Jen!❤️
Your kitchen looks bright and happy! I’m glad I came across your channel.
Thank you ☺️
Looking great!! Loved the "one item at a time" suggestion. As much as I love decluttering I too get overwhelmed at times.
Yes that’s my focus mantra whenever I start to get sidetracked. Thanks Jennifer!!
Totally agree. It is simple and makes so much sense. Pick it up, deal with it and keep the procrastination fairy away.
I really love the fact that you have a REAL VIDEO!!! Instead of other videos where their house is picture perfect with like, nothing even wrong with where they’re organizing!!
And they have NO DIRT!! 😂
Thanks for the real video! ❤️
Thanks Nikki! Yeah a very imperfect and real house here. Thanks for watching!❤️
Great transformation!! Thanks for the reminder to just handle one item at a time. It is so simple, but I'm so overwhelmed right now, and that gave me the push I needed to start again.
I always come back to it again and again!! thanks love!❤️
Love that tip
Pick up one item when you get overwhelmed
My tiny kitchen is only 5 feet 6" wide there isn't enough room too change my mind in !!! I declutter majorly. Gave away. Sold on Offer Up and donated!! Feels so much better.
not enough room to change your mind LOL 😂 I'm gonna try offer up for some of my furniture!💕
Wow the change was so dramatic. And Samson is the perfect sidekick for your decluttering journey.
I'm working on decluttering our small home as well. It's enjoyable watching other "decluttering UA-camrs" for motivation but I find that their homes already look so clean. It is refreshing to see someone actually cleaning out a messy space that looks like mine.
Keep it up! Your Kitchen looks beautiful ❤️
I'm a true mess jessica hahahah But working on getting it together. We can do it!! Glad you found my channel! :)
What a nice redo of your kitchen! The glass jars add a classy touch. I know I'm watching & commenting on your videos out of order (this one is 2 years old that I'm watching for the first time), but they are so incredibly motivating. For example, tonight after work I actually did some decluttering and organizing, and that is SO out of character for me after a day at work. Thank you!
Watching you from Belgrade, Serbia. We all live in apartments that are on the smaller side and your kitchen is huge!
Hi in Belgrade!! I would love to see a Serbian kitchen I’ll have to look up a video. Yeah as far as apartments go I think this is one of the biggest kitchens I’ve had in L.A.! 😍💕
Thank you for being so real. Most show storage bins or baskets, perfectly lined up, with all matching dishes and cookware. Realistically, I think most people have a mix of things and just need a system that allows them to find what they need in a quick and simple way.
Yes! I mean we gotta work with what we got!💖💖
Wow your channel just popped on to my feed, before and after is amazing x
Yay I’m glad my video found you 😍😍😍 Thanks Natalie!! I’m working on my closet now 😅 🙏🏾😆
It looks amazing, clutter-free and relaxing. You can breathe in there! Great job!🎉
Wooow, the thumbnail gets me excited 😎 so curious to see what you decluttered. The kitchen is a place in my home, where things get stuffed in corners and drawers and they almost move to a different universe, because I forget they exist 😂
Oh my gosh me too! Lots of random things hiding in the drawer 😅. Every single item in the thumbnail is now out of my house hallelujah feels so good!!
Love you Carla! Just started watching but enjoy each video! Your apartment is so cool! So much character and you have put so much of yourself into it!!
I am a 67 years young retired teacher. My hubs is retired too and helps me so much. We have a.. paid for.. townhouse that we recently had remodeled so enjoying it more. We have a tiny English type garden out front and a cute, cozy private patio in back. I am constantly tweaking all of my spaces. Little changes mean a lot!
You Go Girl!! Enjoy your life and your precious pup!!
Stay beautiful!!! Shane from Middle Tennessee your fan and friend 💕💕💕
It just crossed my mind to tell you to put the cat food out in a nearby park where there are cats. My friend doesn't have any cats but, she likes to buy cat food and feed them on her way to/back from uni.
that is so sweet that your friend does that! my mom used to feed all the neighborhood cats. i left it out front and someone took it for their kitty who I am sure is happy now 😊
@@TheCarlaProject nice~!
Inspiring, putting yourself out there like this is hard, I’m going through the same thing right now, happily doing so, throwing things away, giving things away. It still is so hard for me to throw away something that feels like it still has some sort of ‘value,’ even if it’s all hidden or packed away in unorganized bins.
Anyways, I just wanted to say thank you for making me feel like I’m not the only one that struggles with this. I felt so alone for so long because I never wanted anyone to see my clutter. Now that I’ve made some progress and watching this video now just motivates me even more. You are so great and have done an amazing job from the looks of it, I hope I can get myself to just do it like you have. (It’s just that Sometimes it feels impossible and I’m just filled with shame.)
On that note, I’m going to go organize something 😁
So many struggle with this so you are not alone. Just keep going through your home one room and one item at a time and move anything out that is not a reflection of you at your happiest and best. Takes time but it is so worth it. No shame girl only new beginnings!! Bravo to you xoxo
Potting soil, I have no garden ! ,..loved watching and yes, I'm motivated now.
HAHA!! So happy you feel motivated!! Motivates me right back to keep going!!
Beautiful job looks great
thanks tania!!
love this! you did an amazing job. im obsessed with your tea drawer!
Oh my gosh thank you I am so obsessed with it! I ordered wallpaper from target this week and going to line the inside of the drawer and make a vid about it! Thx mariela!!
@@TheCarlaProject ooh i cant wait to see!
Wow, revisiting these old videos, amazing the progress you've made in 3 years, Carla!!
I did this a few weeks ago and it was so satisfying seeing my cabinets later!!
Oh my gosh isn’t it so satisfying!!! I love having them decluttered and organized. Will ck your vid hunter 😊😊 thanks for stopping by!
Samson did not blink at that one part lol! I laughed at the holy water and the catnip. You did an amazing job! Love the little tea drawer and station! The clear counters are so satisfying!! Looking forward to watching more of your journey!
Haha Samson is always there to give me the side eye 👀 Thanks Natasha!! Your video had me cracking up today 😄😄
I love that your dog is like "Are you talking to me? Who you talking to?" 👀
🤣🤣🤣 I always wonder what he’s thinking. That sounds about right!
Sampson is ADORABLE 🥰 Great job on your kitchen!
I absolutely love how it turned out, so calming and open. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. Also, Samson is so cute.
Thanks Luna!! What a sweet comment :) and yes Samson really is the cutest 🐶❤️
Organizing your space , not your things never gets old!
Oh my gosh I absolutelylove that saying!!❤️❤️
@@TheCarlaProject I love it too, it's mindchanging! Good job, by the way! 💫👍
"Cat nip" I don't have a cat!! Omg I choke on my smoothie lmaooo, it's so typical when you declutter and find things you truly really do not need. Just stumbled on your video and I have subscribed, looking forward to browsing all your videos xx Amazing results, well done xx
YAY so happy you subscribed Sharon! HAHAH that catnip is a true mystery!! Thanks so much xx 😊!!!
Potting mix. I don't have a garden
The after is such a breathe of fresh air!
Samson's a smart boy, he takes one look and says "nope, I'm not going in there".
😂exactly! He's like I'll go take a nap instead 😂
the tea drawer put a smile on my face
This was soo good! Decluttering makes me feel like I have my life together 😂. My closet is in need of a good declutter though. You did an awesome job!
ME TOO! It makes me feel like I have my life together lol or at least like I’m getting it together 😂 OK sounds like we are both doing closets next 😆💕💕
This is my dream, I NEED to declutter, demess or unhoard my whole house, whatever you want to cal it. Great job!
I’m making my way through one section at a time and it feels great!! ❤️❤️
This is so helpful! I did this in 2020. I did a major purge of each drawer and each closet and cabinet. It felt so good. I put the items in a box in the ally and it would disappear overnight. I was surprised and also happy to find that other people would find my unused items to be useful. 🌻
yes rinni i do the same and neighbors take the stuff they need. feels great! ❤️
How crazy that you have the SAME amount of cabinets and counter space that I do!
Really!? I had to add that shelving unit. Cabinet space wasn’t enough. And some of the upper ones are not accessible 😅
It looks soooo good! You have inspired me to declutter and make my space more aesthetic. Catnip LOL. Samson is so cute. Where is your shelf from? Love how you laid it out. Kudos to you!
It's from Ikea! I use to have it in my living room but it works so well in the kitchen as a pantry alternative! Thanks Jen!! Glad I can inspire!! 💕💕💕
All I can say is WOW I’m organizing my kitchen tomorrow! Thx
Love your dog, wondering what on earth you are doing, and waiting for a walk! My kitchen is the same size as yours, and I have lived in my small house for 6 years, and it is so full of stuff! You have lifted my spirits to have a go at de cluttering it at last! Thank you. Love from Jilly & Madge the black rescue greyhound, from West Devon, England. xxx
Great job! I’m eternally organizing, or so it seems. It sometimes takes me a while to accept I need to part with things.
Our nearby grocery store and the Target have bag drop off bins. So I collect my bags and once a month I take them and drop them off.
I’ve corralled things that are in good shape, but aren’t wanted and every other month (seems as I go room to room to organize, I find more) I load up my car and take to the thrift store.
Otherwise it’s recycling/trash. Though on monthly heavy/bulk trash days (north Texas suburb) I try to put out things that might need work/aren’t thriftable out the night before. Kind of an open ‘free cycle’ and most gets picked up before heavy trash comes through!
I had a friend that held on to EVERYTHING. The best way I helped her was told her I had a family that was really in need and would appreciate any donated kitchen stuff (this was true) . I went over and we cleared out so much. She thankfully felt good about letting go if it was going to help someone else. It was definitely a win/win. She carted around her mom's wedding China in 6 large boxes over rthe years and 5 moves. I told her to call her mom and ask if mom wanted it. If not; it had to go. Mom laughed and said that should have been gone years ago like the marriage was. The new rule was if you don't use it; it goes.
that is a great rule. use it or lose it.❤️
Recognizing your faults is a big deal! You go girl!
Well said!! Thanks savannah!!
OMG when you switched to the after I actually said "WHOA!" out loud. This is amazing and so inspirational. So glad I found your channel!
thank you tiffany!! very happy with how it turned out :)❤️
I'm still on my journey to become a minimalist. It is so hard. I come from a long line of collectors/hoarders. I will not give up. I am determined to achieve my goals.
oh my gosh so do I krystal!!! it's one of the reasons I am doing this!!❤️
Wow it looks amazing 😍. I like the tea drawer, too. The stove is beautiful. Greetings from Germany.
hallo in germany!! thank you so much! tea drawer and stove are my faves too!! ❤️❤️
What a HUGE undertaking and an AMAZING outcome!! I want your kitchen and your MOTIVATION!!!!👍🏽
Thanks so much!!
Proud of you!
Satisfying to watch.
Congratulations on this declutter journey. It changes the mind and body for the best!
Your After is beautiful!!!!!
It really does!! Thank you!! ❤️
You did a wonderful job and I have to say this is the first video like this were I feel like a real person did this. You’ve encourage me to do my own kitchen in 2 steps.
thank you gwen!! you can do it!❤️❤️
I decluttered the whole house this summer.i feel so much better.i donated 13 bags of stuff that I don't need.
That is incredible! It feels so amazing! I’m on a roll and I can’t wait to get all of the stuff out out out!!
I started decluttering a few years back. When I lost my job last year, it was insanely easy to move cities twice!
One tip with the bags, I use the reusable recycled bags. After I've emptied the groceries, I leave them as a tripping hazard by the front door or I put them back in the car in the parking lot.
Good luck with your declutter!
Amen sister! I'm trying to do this myself I feel like the Lord Jesus wants me to get things that are weighing me down.! Also I want to say your just a beautiful lady! God Bless! You done an awesome job!
Even sampson looks happy!
So beautiful! Talk about positive energy! The tile counters have character that you can see and enjoy now. Your kitchen makes me happy too. It feels so clean and warm. A small plant could look nice too but really its perfect just as it is!
It is a dream kitchen now!
Thank you! I’m in love with my tea drawer 😍
Oh my god! I feel stuck in my own decluttering journey and you inspired me so much to keep going! Great job! So satisfying to see a real difference!
keep going girl it is worth it!!
Your after pics look amazing, it must feel so fantastic to walk into your kitchen and make a cup of tea!
Yes Carmen!! It really does feel amazing 😻
This video has inspired me to clean out my makeup station. It's it's a constant fight with my grandkids getting into my makeup and throwing it everywhere. It's time for me to declutter!!
oh that is a fun declutter you will feel great xo
Bags Living Rent Free - Fave Line! Amazing Job! Cheers To All Who Are Working Hard To Clear!
lol thanks kathleen!!
Thanks for posting. Oh goodness. I will need to come back and watch this multiple times. I like my kitchen toys and it is the easiest place to impulse buy things for the kitchen. My pantry is in a closet separate from the kitchen I don't even want to go through that one.
I am realising that my issue isn't so much cleaning it's that I have too much stuff. It is a process I am gradually getting tired of all the things and seeing the appeal of having less stuff. Especially when I can't see the things I have because there is too much in the shelf. Part of my issue is keeping things "just in case" and being interested in so many different things.
i am so glad that youtube suggested your videos to me! i've been craving change for some time now, and i've been wanting to move some furniture and maybe replace my bed, but for that i also have to declutter and get rid of lots of things. the issue is that i don't know where to start bc it feels quite overwhelming. the fact that you talk about these struggles makes me feel like i'm not alone, and that i can actually do it if i just start. thank you for creating content like that!
Thank you for sharing . . Wow 👀 ..such a achievement . You really did get rid of a lot , and it looks so nice especially with the new jars , they are very pleasing to the eye . I did laugh at the cat nip but no cat lol .I loved how your dog was keeping an eye on it all.. I have a small laundry room and small spare bedroom and the bedroom is full of neat boxes with stuff I want to keep but it looks like a storage unit and makes me unhappy so every now and then I pull it all out to sort but it all goes back in and my dog gives me a kind of depressed look of “OH NO NOT AGAIN “ lol . I’ve been thinking of going for it again tomorrow...there must be something I can remove..lol . But seriously well done it can be quite daunting at the start of decluttering but well done .. its lovely and looks and seems to function well.💛🤍.
Thank you so much ☺️ wow I dream of having a small laundry room to set up and decorate. And yes it can definitely get overwhelming. The fact that you have things organized into neat boxes is ahead of the curve 😅. I’m slowly making headway in my apartment. I hope I have everything decluttered within the next month. It feels amazing to get rid of old stuff and keep only the things I absolutely love and need!! 💕💕
@@TheCarlaProject I live in the south of England in the UK and where I live we have much smaller houses than most of America . My house had a tiny kitchen about the quarter of the size of yours and it was frustrating as also we don’t tend to have laundry rooms the washer is in the kitchen but I will say since UA-cam and us seeing laundry rooms in America for a lot of homes people here are now demanding laundry rooms so a lot of new builds have them . We also have small garages..if we have them ..and where I live the garages can no longer fit in a car as cars got bigger over the years so most use for storage..my house has the garage joint to front of the house so a few years ago I converted my garage in to a slightly bigger kitchen and the tiny original kitchen is now a small laundry room. So I got rid of lots from the garage to make room but the things I needed like tools and decorating stuff batteries vacuum cleaner mops ,dog stuff etc all sorts got put in the tiny utility room and no matter what I do it looks messy...I’ve brought pretty boxes but run out of room anyway lol .when I think now..I would of done better converting garage in to laundry room and had all my stuff from little bedroom in there as a storage room and any not used much appliances from kitchen in there until needed . But oh well...now I know lol even if too late . But I am still very grateful for what I have . Thanks for sharing your decluttering journey...I’m still amazed with UA-cam..the fact that I can learn tips from people around the world that are pulling out the kitchen draws to show me a really good idea they discovered for storing things that I might use still blows my mind . Take care.💋💛🤍.
Your kitchen is wonderful - three times larger than my midget kitchen here in the Uk!
Decluttering equals distressing, well done. Sampson is gorgeous.
Thank u sally!! Oh your kitchen sounds small but I bet it’s charming!! And Samson really is gorgeous isn’t he 😍😍😍
Love your stove. Almost lost me when you said you will circle back. Ugh! You are much better at purging than I could ever be.
haha I just can't handle having all this stuff, I'm too messy!😂
Amazing transformation and very inspiring! Enjoy your new kitchen:-)
So proud of you to get rid of stuff so stuff does not control you.
Oh my gosh I love how you put that!! So stuff does not control me!! Thanks, Jeannine. I feel like I'm on the right track 😊❤️
You are beyond beautiful and now your space reflects your soul! Congratulations!
Wow, thank you! Such a sweet comment! 😍😍😍
This is an amazing transformation! I’ve been decluttering and it’s amazing how much better it makes everything in my life. Thanks for sharing! 😊
Wow! Just must feel so much calmer when you walk into your kitchen now!
Soooo adorable thank you!!😍
Love how your kitchen became rustic
yes!! good word to describe it!!❤️
Watching this is fun to see how far you have come now. I've been watching for quite awhile and you have done so much. 💖
Thank you so much!!😍😍
Command hooks are the best, aren't they? I love the way this space turned out!
👏👏 You can also help freshen up and brighten the benchtops by whitening the grout between those tiles👌🏼
Will try that thanks!❤️❤️