I decluttered my apartment again I WHAT, WHERE & WHY I Minimalism
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- Опубліковано 12 жов 2020
- I decluttered my apartment again. What, where & why in the name of minimalism. I share what I’ve decluttered these past seven month since I played the minimalism game. Why I decided to get rid of the items, where they went when they left my apartment and if I replaced them.
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Raise your hand if after this video you want to live in Sweden 🙋♀️
I like it too - but always recommend reading 'Letter from Sweden...' by Susan Sontag. Sweden's view of itself is very much determined its own view.. and a viewpoint of moral superiority and national self image. Ps. Sweden incinerates most of its rubbish which is why it can import more rubbish.
Not during this pandemic. Their lax pandemic policies are horrible.
I don´t...I live in Norway. But have worked in Sweden
I am happy living in Switzerland.
Finally someone who gets my deep hatred of selling stuff for 5-10-20$ and sometimes even a bit more. I'm not rich but I have better stuff to do with my time than running after money. Plus, when I donate to the local charity shop, it provides work for their employees who are reintegrating into society / the work force, and it gives money to that same charity to help people in needs. I always see it as : they need that 5-10-20$ more than I do! ♥
Yes, this is exactly how I feel!
Me too, pass to someone who can get joy from them.
Yes!
In the US 80% of things in a lot of thrift stores get thrown away.
@@wokefromhome7389 Probably because people donate rubbish lol
Instead of regular declutters I've started keeping a giveaway box that I drop things in as I come across them until it's full. Then I drop it off at the facility on my next errand day. It keeps the decluttering constant but zero effort. I love it.
Great idea! I have a paper bag in the hallway where I also drop what I declutter normally and then just take out when it’s filling up. Saved all this in my basement for the sake of the video as I was finding it and did the last bit before shooting.
I love how efficient your country is in regards to recycling and using trash as energy. The USA could learn something new in that area, and try to implement some of those ideas in a more efficient way.
I love it too!
I agree Milica!
The recycling programs in the states is inefficient and non-existent is most of the country. I wish we had the same type of refuse/recycling system that Sweden has.
I live in a town that has no recycling what so ever.
@@wokefromhome7389 oh wow, I’m sorry to hear that. I live in Northern California and we have some but not enough in my opinion.
I find it almost insane that someone would leaves comments talking about how you're not sustainable enough. You're not bare bones minimalist, but you're really, really minimalist still. Chill people lol 🤣
Thank you so much!
Some people just don’t have a life evidently... 🤣
Only their kind of "opinion" is actually just criticism, negative and subjective. So no, they are not "entitled" to crap all over someone. If you stick to objective posts, then carry on, otherwise, keep it to yourself. There are enough toxic people to fill the quota.
When we sold our home, I found out that I could leave items at the curb and they would be gone by morning. Some items were picked up by neighbors. Other items were picked up by strangers. Either way, someone got use out of them and they did not go straight to the landfill.
The amount you declutter, vs the sheer volume most people lose track of, and do not recycle, are worlds apart! Keep doing you, love your channel. I found you probably 15years ago via your blog. I was devastated when you stopped blogging (although I understand totally). When I found this channel about a year ago I was ecstatic! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for following along for so long!
Is the old blog still around?
@@seaglass7375 you can find it at benitalarsson.com Look for Blog in the menu.
I completely agree with donating rather than holding, listing, attempts to sell and the inevitable haggling. Just not effective use of our time. 🎯❤️🙌
Waiting for someone to come who doesn’t is the most frustrating thing in my mind.
For me as a Uni student its actually a good way to get some spare money but I totally get it, that its Not for everyone :)
Don’t change a thing. You inspire us to stay tidy. Thank you
Decluttering is an ongoing process - well done for doing a regular “ edit “ that’s what I call it . Love your content - thank you 🙏
An edit is a good word for it! I call it maintenance decluttering 😊
the hazardous trash recycling is fabulous! We need those here in the U.K. too.
I love the easy access to it! It’s a three minute walk from where I work at Södermalm.
I love our recycling depot in the next village,they have a place for hazardous items,I also found stuff there,plant troughs for my garden,in the uk,but it's Scotland,great systems here.
Right? Our UK recycling policies can do so much better!
@@ijaen The UK is not doing worse than sweden according to the numbers on recycling actually :) sweden incinerates (and not recycles) most of its rubbish.
Yes it so annoying having to go to the recycling tip all time!
Benita, your cat is such a Beauty!!!! 🐈
Ah yes, Mini is a beauty 😊
Benita, awesome video, as always! Don't give into internet trolls - decluttering is the least of problems regarding pollution.
Thank you so much!😊
I agree. Individual people contribute a fraction of waste compared to giant stores and corporations.
I love Mini's confident staredown... "you are NOT decluttering ME!"
You are one of the few people that really get me excited every single time you post something on your channel! Great video again. Have a lovely week, Benita!
You’re so sweet, thank you!
Love decluttering and your cats are so cute! My cat passed away in August so please hug your cats for me!
I've been looking for a channel like yours for years! Your lifestyle modifications are my ideal goal for a better living. I'm working hard every day to achieve a more fluid/peaceful life by customizing my environment and you are a true inspiration!! Thank you!
Mini: “Hey! What are you pointing the camera at me for? I’m not going in Bulky Trash!”. Another inspiring video, tack!
I really enjoy your videos! I would like to recommend never putting dirty shoes on the bed, you never know what is on them!
Same, I always prefer to donate, than to sell
Your recycling system is just perfect💚
I just love how easy it is to recycle in the city!
I'm sorry that people are being so critical in their comments. I enjoy your videos very much, and none of these things have ever bothered me. Thanks for your videos!
Aww, thank you!
I totally agree. If you’re bothered by it, just don’t watch 🙄. Keep going Benita! X
Wish we had such smart recycling here in U.S. I am so glad someone else agrees about donating as opposed to wasting time haggling for small sums. And thanks for shots of that beautiful cat. 😻
Thanks for sharing Benita! I probably have some decluttering to do! 🎈👍🏻🙏🏻🤗
Thank you for your videos and especially for those takes of your lovely kitty ❤️
Watching again, just needed a reminder of your good thoughts on letting go. Thanks again. Wish we had all the nice recycling facilities you have.
U are amazing dear Benita!!! I just love you and ur living being filosofy:)))) I AM WITH YOU LOVIE ❤ FOLLOWING U
I did not know you had been ill, glad you are feeling better. As always, you videos inspire me. You cats are so sweet.
Every time I watch your videos, that makes me want to spring clean! I finally got rid of some of the same things you did. 😸
I love those cloths for the dishes.
Have been watching your videos since you had 2,000 subscribers. Love your tone of voice and relaxed video watching ☺
Your videos are so inspirational and your voice so soothing - thank you so much.
What a beautiful tortie ❤️ I have one too. Enjoyed the video, thanks.
Thanks for another great video Benita. I am so envious of Sweden's recycling program, I wish Canada had more options. Also, love the shot of Mini at the end (I have two tortie kitties) :)
My mother taught me the same lesson - don't buy a set. As such, I've always purchased individual items and separates - pots/pans, clothing, makeup and hair brushes, etc. Open stock is the way to go. I also learned to buy several pairs of socks in the same color (I limit myself to white, grey and black) so when they're washed, pairing them up is not time consuming.
Appreciate your courageous honesty and beautiful clarity. Your home is peaceful and lovely. 🌿
Hej! bra video om hur man kan bli av med saker man inte alls behöver. Jag är minimalist och jag har slängt och donerat saker till min familj och andra människor som kan använda dom. din lägenhet är så superfin o mysig!
The joy of decluttering well 🌻
Such a great video and so beautifully shot...also I'm happy when any of your video's includes a glimpse of Mini or Bonus:)
I live when they agree to be in it too!
Benita I enjoy watching your all videos! I love it when you declutter! Take care❤️🙏🏻
Thank you so much for watching them!
Benita I could listen to your voice for hours, so calm and cosy.., thanks for your videos
I have missed your videos lately, so yours is the first I am watching today! Thank you for sharing your life!
Thank you so much for watching them!
This was really nicely filmed and edited! loved it :)
It really is amazing how much stuff accumulates, even for a minimalist. It's a good reminder that we need to stay on top of it.
Yes, totally an ongoing process!
I absolutely love your calm and relaxing videos !!!
I’m so happy you enjoy them!
100 items and counting. I take mine to a donation. I love the donation room you have . Thank you for all your videos.❤️
Would love to see an updated walk through of your home...even if there aren’t many out right changes...I just love your style!
I absolutely love watching your channel and you have inspired me to do so much decluttering! I look forward to every new video. I also love how you wear your hair!
Thank you! So happy you enjoy my videos!
Every time I watch one of your videos, I fall asleep at night dreaming that I can replicate your apartment. It just seems like a very peaceful and calm place to be with very few display items to distract one's attention. There's a purity in your videos in terms of what we see but also in terms of your intentions. I never feel that you are trying to sell us something. Bravo and carry on.
Thank you so much for this comment!
Love, love, love your videos, very relaxing and so well done 👍🏼
Aww, thank you so much!
I love your videos. You have a wonderful way of doing things so don't change a thing! Stay safe.
Thank you so much!
I always love it when you declutter. Your beautiful country really recycles beautifully. I wish it was more like that everywhere. Thanks again for the encouraging videos.
Thank you so much for watching them!
Absolutely, as always your videos are brilliant . I believe you always will declutter as life moves forward . Sometimes a lot sometimes smaller amounts . We constantly are changing so that why things come in and out of our lives . I wish our recycling was as good as your Country . Thank you x
Yes, this is totally an ongoing thing!
Its always inspiring and calming to watch your videos!
I’m so happy you enjoy them!
Benita, you are my inspiration ! Thank you !!
Aww, you’re so sweet! Thank you!
You have sparked my interest to do a MAJOR declutter!! I really enjoy your channel. Thanks for sharing.
Ha! Go for it!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Your videos are so relaxing. Love your style and your approach to minimalism.
Thank you so much!
I really like your videos and find them so soothing!
I’m so happy you enjoy them!
You help by inspiring me to see the better flowing ways of the stuff I have and choose to make part of my home.
I’m so happy to hear that!
Love love love your videos. I am big fan of scandinavian lifestyle. I have been in Stockholm many times when we're living in Russia. But now we moved to USA and I miss so much Europe and your videos are a little breeze of europe for me. Thank you very much.
This video (as all your videos) inspires me to continue decluttering. Kitties are beautiful, I loved the expression on the calico
I’m so glad you enjoy them!😊
Love a good declutter! For some reason wasn't subscribed, I used to read your blog. 🥰 I always loved Mini & Bonus and still remember their names. haha
Thank you so much for watching!
Wish we had more of that here in the US. We are a very wasteful country and not good at recycling. I grew up on a farm and learned many ways to reuse items but sadly like you rugs they do wear out and have to go. Thanks for sharing.
I know what I'll be doing this weekend now 🤗 Lovely video! 😊
Ooh, have fun and enjoy!
A pleasure as always! Hope you have a great week!
I wish you the same! Thank you!
I'm pleased to see you kept the kitties!! lovely to see them again.
Haha, yes, they’re staying 😆
Love that you do it not just talk about it thank you for the inspiration
Thank you so much for watching!😊
Yey! Finally , a vlog from your part of the world ... in ny part is rainy season 🏡☕💜
Thank you so much for watching!
Loved this and very envious of your country’s comprehensive recycling! TFS 😊
Thank you so much for watching the video!
Great video, Benita! I very much enjoyed it! 💛
I’m so happy to hear that!
I love how you mindfully look at every piece of clothing before making a decision. Not think something like, “I might like it a year from now or I can alter it one day, so I should keep it” 😁. Thanks for sharing!
I so enjoy your videos and the content is inspiring. You set a good example to follow, I have some of the same things as you to let go. I feel bad to let some things go remembering what they cost but seeing you do it is like giving me permission to ! Thank you.
If it doesn’t serve a purpose anymore what you paid doesn’t really matter in my mind. It’s in the past.
Inspiring as usual ❤️❤️❤️ your voice is so calming ❣️💜
I’m never going to get used to listening to my own voice but I appreciate that you enjoy it!
Do what you do and never mind people who tell you otherwise. You are a true inspiration for my minimal journey. Love your videos!!
I’m so glad you enjoy them!
Great video. I offer items in good shape items to niece or friends, then drop rest off at one of the donation stores. Recycle as much as I can (have to take to one privately owned center in town). My city offers a free hazardous waste drop off at recycling center once a month. Then the rest goes into the trash bin. It isn’t worth the physical space the item is taking up in my small apartment nor my time to worry about trying to sell an item here or an item there for a few dollars. The key for people is a different mindset on possessions and what we really need to be happy and stop buying stuff. I might be getting rid of a lot in the short term but keeping what I use or just really like and being intentional about what comes into my space
I like the descriptions of where your decluttered items end up!! You should do a video of 'Swedish hacks'! From recycling rooms, smart ways to combat snowy winters , buses running off trash and bike paths everywhere!!!
Do love the timely reminders to declutter❤️🇨🇦
Thanks so much for watching!
The recycling in Sweden is fantastic 👍🏻. The denim shirt looks great on you x
Thank you, I love it!
Lovely video as always, such cute kitties too! 🌸💛
They sure are, my sweeties 😊
LOVE the Nike Tanjuns. So simple yet comfy!
Comfy straight away is always a bonus!
Thanks for always being an inspiration and real. So appreciative of your works, since the beginning of chezlarsson blog, even since flickr time!☺️
Aww, thank you so much!
@ Benita Larsson ♥
Nice Benita. I use very old t-shirts and textile to clean.
Thanks Benita, like always: amazing! kiss from switzerland 🇨🇭🙏🏼😘
Thank you so much!
Just found your channel yesterday, and since then I’ve been watching all your videos. Has inspired me to declutter (love that you preach that it doesn’t need to be all of a sudden and can be over time as well). Your days in the life has also inspired me to take advantage of my city more (I live in central Edinburgh, Scotland) love the videos!
Edinburgh envy! I had to cancel my trip there this summer for obvious reasons. Fingers crossed for next summer!
@@BenitaLarsson Edinburgh has been so strange without the Festival, and the Christmas market has also been cancelled. But it’s still a magical city. moved from South Africa about a year ago and I’ve not taken full advantage! Finger crossed you’ll be here and enjoy the Scottish summer! 🏴
Yes l totally agree about not selling just giving away. Besides l love giving items to people for free, it makes me happy to hear the excitement from them when they take it away🥰
I agree completely!
Your editing is beautiful!
Love the robotic recycling! So clever.
Isn’t it? I love it! There’s a video about the backend of it but it’s in Swedish ua-cam.com/video/1Q5etxHF-E0/v-deo.html
God dag fran Portugal ! Bom dia ! Beautiful house, beautiful cat ! Everything is beautiful ! Tack som ! Muito obrigado !
I am continually decluttering, and each time I'm amazed that, at the time I actually thought I wanted that stuff. I can't be bothered selling either, who has the time? Here in Australia each home has a recycling bin that is picked up once a fortnight, so most of my stuff goes in there or the second hand shops. Thanks again Benita, hope you feel better soon.
I know! I’ve started to wait a while before buying things I feel I “need” and then a few days later I realized I don’t 😅
Love the way your country manages waste. Inspiring!
I love it too!
I love your videos!! So inspiring! I really needed it this week in my house! Thank you so much! Have a great week!!
I’m so happy you find them useful!
I love your videos especially your decluttering videos!! I live in the USA & I would love to have your recycling options here in America! I only give things away or donate them as well... Minnie is beautiful, give her my love & stay well & great to see you both!! 🐾💗🐾
Thank you so much for watching again!😊
Kitty love, thanks for the inspiration
I absolutely love the idea of the recycling room and the building’s own library also the automated hazardous recycling is super futuristic. Swedish society is so forward thinking!
It’s one if my favorite parts about living here in this apartment!
Absolutely, I am going to email my building about this idea tomorrow!!
Would love to see you doing a plant tour video telling us about the plants you have indoor and outdoor. Thanks ~ Hope you get better soon ~
I love that it is so easy to recycle hazardous waste in Sweden. In parts of the US, we have specific days and events where we can bring paints, medications, electronics, etc. However, they tend to be once a year (maybe twice), so you are forced to store the stuff for a year -- or find a center and then pay a ridiculous sum to recycle.
Where I live in the midwest, we have no-cost recycling centers open once a week BUT they are only open during the week when many people are working - granted not such an issue now with Covid and so many working from home but in the past I literally had to take time off work to recycle old electronics. No doubt, many wouldn't bother and would just throw things in the regular trash...
I’m lucky to have this in the city but when I lived in the suburbs it was more difficult. You basically need a car to get to those places but they are open all week though.
Love this! Your videos, what you do and what you share; it's all amazing! You are very inspirational!
Aww, you’re so sweet, thank you!
Hi from Shetland Benita xxx
Love what you do. Excellent video editing x
Shetland! My dream destination!
@@BenitaLarsson visit anytime x
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Love this! So informative
I’m so happy you like it!
I'm still rewatching your videos today and have to say Sweden's recycling program is amazing. Canada could learn alot. I noticed in another video that you can recycle snack packages. We can't do that here and even some plastics aren't accepted. I take my stuff to charity shops. I alternate between the different shops. I don't have the patience to sell things online and much prefer giving to charity. We also have donation drives for the homeless shelters. I'm still working on decluttering. I'm getting much better at making quick decisions and parting with things. I just want to see bare floors. I envy you your bare floors lol.
Hi Benita...hope your voice gets better soon. I which Canada would practice some of your recycling ways.... What a neat idea by passing along unwanted items in your building. Love from Canada xxx
It’s what I love the most about living here in this building!
Decluttering and donating items is liberating. Considering the source, material composition, and need for an item, prior to purchasing, prevents clutter. Living in a clean, clutter-free home enhances my creativity and productivity. Cats, though, are one of my luxuries. Your videos are inspiring.
I’m so glad you enjoy them!
I loved reading the comments on your last videos, of some Americans who clearly have no idea that recycling in other countries is just that much better! I am in Canada but have been so in love with Sweden especially since I was a teen. Everything just makes so much more sense. Love this video as always.
So happy you enjoy my videos!