I would love to hear more about your transition into an ultra minimalist lifestyle! I'm a bit of a hoarder so while I'm getting better about not introducing new items into my life, it's hard for me to let go of things i already own
Great idea! Noted 😉 I really think the key is baby steps. I’m an ultra minimalist but I’m still declutterring and letting go of things and for some things it takes time and it is completely ok ☺️ Have a good day / night 🌸💜
I'm not an (ultra) minimalist but I try to be intentional with what I own. I also only carry a small bag with my phone, my earbuds, a small wallet, my keys and some tissues. Can't imagine carrying around a heavy bag every single day.
I use loose tea in a teapot and so it stays strong for 3 uses; I wear a nice backpack to keep my hands free. In it have small wallet, readers (glasses w/o prescription), phone and keys. For decades, I have no TV. I only use cloth napkins again for decades and never bought paper dinner napkins. I think it is healthy habit to watch my water bottle at least daily. I love taking a daily shower and prefer heat over wearing a lot of clothes in the house. My house is shoe free. I am a semi-professional artist but don't hang any of my paintings and have mostly bare walls mostly hanging scrolls from In China & Japan and Buddha statues from India. I wash plastic veggie bags and reuse them until they rip. I am not a minimalist per se, but I do not like clutter or being wasteful.
Thank you Céline for sharing your way of life! Really inspiring too. I never buy paper dinner napkins too and use the veggie bags until they rip off too. 😊
I turned minimalist, I haven't bought any new items apart from my van in the last 2 years. Although I didn't get rid of my things they're at my families garage. When my cloths rip or need winter cloths I get it from the garage
Louise, you inspire me in more ways than you think! I thought I was already a minimalist, but now I’ve seen your videos I’m sure I can do better 😉 thank you so much for motivating me and I really hope you’ll keep up your youtube, really really really do love your videos (and accent). Kind regards, Lieselot (Belgium) 🙏🏻
I'm so glad I can help! Thank you so much Lieselot from this kind comment, really warms my heart ❤️ And yes I love doing UA-cam video I will not stop anytime soon! 😄 Hugs to Belgium 🫂
I recently learnt that a few ultra minimalists use only pasta bowls, instead of side plates, regular plates and bowls. I thought that was so coooooool! Even if you had 6, that's still the same as 2 people owning 2 of each. No awkward stacking in tight spaces either.
Just stumbled on this. Not really ever heard anyone talk about being a minimalist. How interesting! Thanks for sharing. To be honest I have so much stuff I don’t need. I’m not exactly a hoarder but we are having clearout soon and redecorating so might try and bear minimalism in mind. Not sure I can be as hardcore as you but it’s really interesting. I also carry a big backpack. Maybe I don’t need to anymore 😂
I’m glad you enjoyed my video even if you’re not a minimalist yourself! 😊 I have not always been a minimalist either, but since I saw the documentary « the minimalists » on Netflix it changed my perception of material possessions and made me realise how many stuff I had. I highly recommend it 😄 Good luck for the new redecoration and everything! 😉
Now I know why some people are always asking for a tissue, an intimate wet wipe, an elastic for the hair, a bandaid, a nail file or sooooo many other things in case of accident...
I have tissues on my bag and I never ask for those things, but even so it happened, it won’t be the worst thing on earth to ask for help. I sometimes give a tissue to a stranger if someone ask me and I’m always happy to help if any way if I can. 😊
Taking a shower everyday is overrated. One, it really dries out your skin. Two, it gets rid of your healthy oils and friendly skin bacteria that helps you fight germs. Your “cat wash” is ideal. 100 years ago they used to have wash basins, like a fancy porcelain bowl and pitcher, and that standard was very cleanly and hygienic. There’s a great UA-cam video about it.
I live in England and last year energy was so expensive I’d just warm up some water and take my hot water bottle with me everywhere 😅 it was honestly fine and I’ve saved so much money just by doing that
I really need to declutter my email, it's horrible! Sometimes I think about just making a new one... I need to be like you and spend a few hours deleting everything!
Love your comments with minimal clothes washing and bathing I feel the same. you’re funny also. You have a nice accent too. No purse wow just a banana bag 😂
Minimalism or maximalism depend on how our mind works, according to our past experiences our limits and our fears... nothing right and nothing wrong... our job is to find our personal equilibrio...
I find it very cool that you are a model and actress and are a minimalist! A lot of people in those jobs probably are not and full of materialist desires/items. I would love to know your detergent recipe!
Yes I talk a lot of minimalism when I meet my « coworkers » of the day and usually they never heard of it and couldn’t do it haha! But I’m always happy to spread the message of a more intentional and simpler life, even in a world as superficial as acting and modelling : it is possible 😄 Thank you Magdalena ! 💚
1. Same 2. No socks for me 3. Laundry detergent from the swap meet 4. No tea for me 5. How is that minimal 6. I don’t like purses 7. I only have 1 bowl, 1 saucer bowl, and 2 plates 8. Electric is very expensive. I try to minimize use. 9. I don’t like television. Only UA-cam premium. 10. Healthcare worker 11. I HATE clutter. 12. If I have excess I use until completion and stop buying. 13. I don’t watch television 14. Damn girl you’re strong for the email thing. I don’t take pictures often.
This is like listening to a description of my life ! I have children at home and I am minimalist but they are not. We have only four bowls, no plates, a cup each and I make laundry detergent as well. I work with animaux and only wash socks every three days and never ever have the heating on. No handbag either ! No tv,no 😊subscriptions Une belle vidéo, merci beaucoup Louise pour vos efforts Ps les gants de toilettes en anglais ça s’appelle à flannel.
What a great video! I wish more people do what you do. I gave my TV away several years ago, as I felt it was a waste of time. I also don't have subscription of any kind. Like you, I wear the same pair of socks for several days, unless I go running. I have more kitchen dishes than you because I cook at least two dishes for each meal and sometime invite friends over for a meal. So I need more than two bowls.😊I do have couple of artworks on my walls. They are my paintings, not posters from my travels. Simplicity is the best!
Heating is important for the bulding substance. Not only for your comfort. For example mold can grow easier if a building is not heated correctly. Most leases have a heating clause, where tenants are responsible for heating in an adequate manner and can face repercussion if damage occurs due to incorrect behaviour.
I always tell people to bring their own plates and chairs if they are coming over to eat lol. Also I reuse clothes a lot and I take a shower every two days and swap between shaving and washing my hair each shower cause I have curly hair that needs to be washed less and I don't mind body hair until it's long enough to cause friction blisters. And when I find myself not wanting to wear certain clothes anymore cause my weight fluctuates or the cloth is becoming thin, then I repurpose it by sewing it to make something new before I consider donating it. I don't use flat sheets on my bed so when I get a new set I use the sheets to make other things or I donate it to the funeral home that I work at. Also I rarely buy items new both to save money and it's kind of like adopting a pet, there's so many clothes in the world that need a new home. Same with furniture.
I loved what you said about « adopting » new clothes, I always think that when I enter a thrift shop, why buying new when so much clothes needs a new home? 😅
Hi Shirley, of course we can’t compare French weather to Canada weather 🥲 It is usually 19 degrees in my studio right now, but I would definitely not not using heat in Canada haha 🥶
Hi Anna! Thank you really much and a little tip for your declutter : start with one room / or only the clothing for example, take it step by step makes it way easier! Take care 💕✨
thanks for sharing this video! very interesting and not so weird I think! I understand a lot of things you said😊😊I do have a question though; you said you don’t have a big bag, but don‘t you sometimes carry a waterbottle or your laptop around to go to work or uni or a cafe to work there? and if so, how do you carry these things then?😅🥰
Hey Lucie! Yes I just use my little bag with me most of the time because there’s always drinks and food on set where I work! But usually I just take my waterbottle in my hand if I’m going on a walk for example. And I almost never use my laptop haha it’s always at my home! ☺️❤️
This video inspired me to do a fasting next month for 10 days, I will not say the reason, but I want to cut cofee, cola, pepsi, sweets no icecream choco pudings, fully vegan, drinking more water, &quit smoking my levia. I can go to 1 or 2 per day. That means 20/40 sticks, so it is too much anyway. I keep my dirty clothes in a vacuum bag so it not smells, I want to wash them once a week. I wash almost daily so it is too much waste of money, water, detergent. I learned from you how to do my homemade det from marsilia olive soap. So I thank you for that trick! And I learn from you about that cat shower. It feels amazing, &I have so much energy after that. I didnt even notice how tired I was after a shower. My life improves so much since I ve descovered your channel! Bravo and thank you and keep up the good work! 🥳🤩🥰
Good morning! You remind me of myself except I am 65. Your natural beauty shines. For many years I have surprised my friends by not having a refrigerator or stove/oven. They are both unnecessary, take up space, and harm the environment in multiple ways. Ty for posting!
For us it is hard not to have 6 plates, 6 deep dishes and 6 small plates since we are often hosting our family and they are too many. We have to even wash the plates in between because it is usually 15-20 people when they all come 😅
just found your channel and now you have a new follower 😂❤ yees pls do a laundry detergent. Can you also do a video about your bathroom beauty items and how you eat according to minimalism ?
It is really freeing to carry a small bag and few items! I love it. That said, maybe we should be grateful to those who carry a lot of stuff since you're the one asking them for a tissue that you didn't bring 😅
I almost never ask for anything for anyone, it won’t kill anyone to offer a piece of tissue if someone is in the need. It’s basic human connection and if someone ask me for help I will give it immediately. For example last week someone asked for my phone so they can call their mother, I was more than happy to help them.
Woh same for socks, tea bags, Tv and stuffs. It's funny to find ways to have/do less. Maybe this minimalism instict is generational 😂 Old times are clearly an inspiration ! Now I live in a big house with a lot of stuffs that the owners left so I tend to use more objects that I normally do, so I don't have to throw too much away 🤷♀️
For socks, Darn Though is a great brand, because the last SO long, the even have lifetime guarantee and they don't stink even if you wore them several days
I wear compressions socks made with wool and love them for my office job since I sit for long periods they are also great for when I take my breaks and exercise! Wool is lovely and naturally odor resistant I can wear one pair for 3-4 days before washing. 😊
I better carry heavy rather than have my hands dirty without anything to clean it...i may not be someone who is so particular about cleanliness but life is more comfortable when what you need is just by your hands ... but i dont need much just the basic that are necessary as a woman with some sense
It exists in France too when it’s a building in copropriety : you don’t decide if you want heat or not, it’s on for the all building starting in October and ends in April 😊
@@minimalou_yt Thanks for the response. I have several questions. In the other video you didn't pack vitamins or sunscreen or any medicines. How do you deal with any sickness? Also, being a vegan, how difficult is it to plan your travel to certain countries?
@@aisubramanianI am not travelling into the desert. If I’m sick, I will go to a pharmacy 😊 And even while travelling I cook most of my meals at « home » so no problems about getting fresh fruits, veggies, rice and pasta all over the world 😊
I enjoyed your video very much. I look forward to your laundry detergent, wardrobe, and mall bag videos. I do about a third of what you do on that list. Not weird at all .. just being mindful, intentional, and not wasteful. Maybe one day I'd love to see your dog. I have one too and I always love seeing furry friends on videos❤
Thank you Fiona 🌸 My little daughter-dog is on my firsts videos if you want to check it out but for sure she will be on more videos, love to see furry friends on UA-cam too haha! 🐾❤️
Coucou ! J’ai découvert ta chaine il y a quelques jours et j’adore tes vidéos (je comprends bien l’anglais mais je l’écris très mal, donc c’est plus simple d’écrire un commentaire en français, j’espère que ça ne te dérange pas), je me demandais si tu avais déjà parlé de la gestion de ton budget ? Tu dis aussi que tu lis beaucoup pourrais-tu parler de tes coups de cœur ? J’essaye aussi de ne pas prendre de douche tous les jours quand ce n’est pas nécessaire et j’ai trouvé une vrai amélioration au niveau de ma peau.
Coucou Audrey ! Ravie que mes vidéos te plaisent 🤗 Non je n’ai pas encore fait de vidéos sur mon budget, c’est prévu 😄 Bonne idée pour les livres, je pense en partager quelques un sur Instagram dans un premier temps 😊 Et oui c’est clair le chlore de l’eau de la douche assèche vraiment la peau 🚿
thank you for your interesting and nice videos! 😍sending you greetings from Sweden! are you studying swedish? 😊 I have just started to think about this about having less things.. and have started to give away things and throw away things. It is great!
I’m learning swedish with the App Babbel yes 🙌 I adore Sweden and would love to be fluid in Swedish one day 🤞 That’s great, keep the good work coming 😌 And thank you for your comment ❤️
I don't understand how there are people who see your extreme way of life, I analyzed each point you said because you explained them with argument and frankly it all seems very sensible to me, and that the extremists are all the accumulators who don't even have space to store the things that continue buying. I wait for the moment when the planet forces us to see your way of life as something inevitable, we are leaving mountains and mountains of garbage, destroying everything because we find it very useful to change our telephone every year, our furniture every 5 years, our washing machine, cars... and that people who bathe daily and even take more than 15 minutes, know what it means to ration water because there is not even enough to drink in many places on the planet, it is shameful that it seems extreme to them to live consciously, and live without carrying a ton of things that destroy the future of those who remain. Thanks and congratulations
Thank you ☺️ My family are maximalist too and yes it can be difficult, it requires a lot patience and understanding to make them understand that they don’t need so much stuff, it is a long journey 😅
Hello Louise, nice to hear about your choices. Your lifestyle. I agree with what you have said. One superficial question, do you use lip balm or lipstick? I use only simple only simple natural products .. thank you for sharing
You demonstrate how little is necessary to live on... and happily it seems to me... so often we spend for not being satisfied (instead we feel overhelmed).
Yes! And it is a process of understanding that if we don’t feel good we just need to take some time alone to figure things out instead of buying mindlessly new things, because it is a never ending circle 😌
Hi sweet lady🎉 I do not shower every day. It's so bad for my skin. When i travel, i pack minimalist. It's not as minimal as you🎉 My most things is makeup! 🤦♀️ Have a great day!
Hi!! Thanks for sharing, there is no « right amount » of minimalism, the most important is to be intentional with what we have ☀️ Have a good day/night too ❤️
Seems like you are romantizising scarcities of past hard times while at the same time condemning the behaviors that keep people safe, like having extra soap
I think it's kind of cheeky to talk about women carrying too much in their handbags while at that same time, asking to use one of the things that they are carrying in that handbag.
@@minimalou_yt If you want a tissue, get your own tissue. Carry your own tissue. Buy you own tissue. Weave your own tissue. Use a leaf. But don't ask the woman with the big bag for a tissue that she is carrrying in her big bag and then talk about how nice it is for you not to carry a big bag around with you.
@@Smithpolly You are completely out of my point. If I don’t carry something on me it’s because I do not need it. But it wouldn’t kill anyone if some day for example I hurt myself and ask for a tissue. On a daily basis I have my tissues on me, and I’m always happy to help if someone ask for one. It is called mutual aid. Again, you’re completely missing my point, I’m not blaming anyone for caring a big handbag, I’m just stating that I personally don’t want such a thing and I wouldn’t change that 😌
@@minimalou_yt You may not have said it directly, but you certainly gave a strong vibe of it being crazy for them to carry that much stuff. And frankly, you're right. It's kind of crazy that there are so many women going around with large , heavy "mutual aid" sacks while other people are carrying a light "mutual aid" tissue , if that.
Can you show your wardrobe and how you tend to pick pieces if you shop
Yes it's planned 😊
Your personality is so cute. Less is more. I've been minimalist for about 10 years. Its just such a feeling of calm and freedom.
Haha thank you Melanie! 🌸
Yes it is and I’m really happy that people are more and more interested by minimalism!
I would love to hear more about your transition into an ultra minimalist lifestyle! I'm a bit of a hoarder so while I'm getting better about not introducing new items into my life, it's hard for me to let go of things i already own
Great idea! Noted 😉 I really think the key is baby steps. I’m an ultra minimalist but I’m still declutterring and letting go of things and for some things it takes time and it is completely ok ☺️
Have a good day / night 🌸💜
Be gentle with yourself. It is an emotional journey. 💜
I agree Exploravore has a great channel.
Please show your minimalist wardrobe! Would love to see it since you’re an aspiring actress in Paris ❤️
Hey! Yes it is on my list of vids to do, I will soon!! ☺️❤️
I'm not an (ultra) minimalist but I try to be intentional with what I own. I also only carry a small bag with my phone, my earbuds, a small wallet, my keys and some tissues. Can't imagine carrying around a heavy bag every single day.
Being intentional is the most important!
And completely agreed with you 😉
Really inspiring 😊 I'm super intresting in the laundry detergent recipe.
Thank you Annie for watching! Will do the laundry detergent recipe next week 😉
I use loose tea in a teapot and so it stays strong for 3 uses; I wear a nice backpack to keep my hands free. In it have small wallet, readers (glasses w/o prescription), phone and keys. For decades, I have no TV. I only use cloth napkins again for decades and never bought paper dinner napkins. I think it is healthy habit to watch my water bottle at least daily. I love taking a daily shower and prefer heat over wearing a lot of clothes in the house. My house is shoe free. I am a semi-professional artist but don't hang any of my paintings and have mostly bare walls mostly hanging scrolls from In China & Japan and Buddha statues from India. I wash plastic veggie bags and reuse them until they rip. I am not a minimalist per se, but I do not like clutter or being wasteful.
Thank you Céline for sharing your way of life! Really inspiring too. I never buy paper dinner napkins too and use the veggie bags until they rip off too. 😊
Buy loose leaf tea instead of tea bags. Better taste and more infusions because leaves aren't too broken up.
Cute video! By the way, I love your apartment, it’s so cosy.
Thank you Patrizia! Yes I really like it 🏠☺️
I turned minimalist, I haven't bought any new items apart from my van in the last 2 years.
Although I didn't get rid of my things they're at my families garage. When my cloths rip or need winter cloths I get it from the garage
Louise, you inspire me in more ways than you think! I thought I was already a minimalist, but now I’ve seen your videos I’m sure I can do better 😉 thank you so much for motivating me and I really hope you’ll keep up your youtube, really really really do love your videos (and accent). Kind regards, Lieselot (Belgium) 🙏🏻
I'm so glad I can help! Thank you so much Lieselot from this kind comment, really warms my heart ❤️
And yes I love doing UA-cam video I will not stop anytime soon! 😄
Hugs to Belgium 🫂
Would love to see a minimalist skincare and beauty/makeup routine! New subscriber and really like your channel ❤
I did a beauty / skincare routine already please check it out 😊❤️
I recently learnt that a few ultra minimalists use only pasta bowls, instead of side plates, regular plates and bowls. I thought that was so coooooool! Even if you had 6, that's still the same as 2 people owning 2 of each. No awkward stacking in tight spaces either.
I grew in the island and water is very much my favorite thing to drink, swim or shower. Cleaning my skin morning and bedtime is essential for me 👩🏾🦱
Just stumbled on this. Not really ever heard anyone talk about being a minimalist. How interesting! Thanks for sharing.
To be honest I have so much stuff I don’t need. I’m not exactly a hoarder but we are having clearout soon and redecorating so might try and bear minimalism in mind.
Not sure I can be as hardcore as you but it’s really interesting. I also carry a big backpack. Maybe I don’t need to anymore 😂
I’m glad you enjoyed my video even if you’re not a minimalist yourself! 😊
I have not always been a minimalist either, but since I saw the documentary « the minimalists » on Netflix it changed my perception of material possessions and made me realise how many stuff I had. I highly recommend it 😄
Good luck for the new redecoration and everything! 😉
Oh pleaaaase look into the world of minimalism! It has changed my entire LIFE in the last year! I'm so much happier, free, and less stressed!
The Minimalists, Joshua Becker, Gabe Bult, The Minimal Mom, Clutterbug etc!
I'm gonna try the tea tip from now on! ❤ Lovely video!!!
Yay! Thank you! 🤩
Never thought of myself as a minimalist yet I do all the things you mentioned. I wear my pajamas for three nights before washing.
Now I know why some people are always asking for a tissue, an intimate wet wipe, an elastic for the hair, a bandaid, a nail file or sooooo many other things in case of accident...
I have tissues on my bag and I never ask for those things, but even so it happened, it won’t be the worst thing on earth to ask for help. I sometimes give a tissue to a stranger if someone ask me and I’m always happy to help if any way if I can. 😊
Taking a shower everyday is overrated. One, it really dries out your skin. Two, it gets rid of your healthy oils and friendly skin bacteria that helps you fight germs. Your “cat wash” is ideal. 100 years ago they used to have wash basins, like a fancy porcelain bowl and pitcher, and that standard was very cleanly and hygienic. There’s a great UA-cam video about it.
💯 💯 🙌
Shower really dries my skin too much 😢
I would like to see the video about your wardrobe and clothing. You are so interesting and inspiring person. Thank you ❤️
Yes a wardrobe video is definitely on my list!! Thank you so much for your words 🥹💕
I live in England and last year energy was so expensive I’d just warm up some water and take my hot water bottle with me everywhere 😅 it was honestly fine and I’ve saved so much money just by doing that
I feel you! Great tip! When I’m cold I use my hot-water bag that I use initially when my period is painful, it does wonders to keep me warm 🥰
I really need to declutter my email, it's horrible! Sometimes I think about just making a new one... I need to be like you and spend a few hours deleting everything!
I had more than 20,000, spend many 2 hours and now it’s clean 🤓 You can do it, definitely worth it !
Excellent video. Lots of good tips.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you Mary! ☺️
Love your ultra minimalist content ❤
Can you please share your DIY detergent recipe ?
Thank you ❤️ Yes it is coming soon!
Love your comments with minimal clothes washing and bathing I feel the same. you’re funny also. You have a nice accent too. No purse wow just a banana bag 😂
I love your accent and the way you speak English. Great video.
Thank you!
Minimalism or maximalism depend on how our mind works, according to our past experiences our limits and our fears... nothing right and nothing wrong... our job is to find our personal equilibrio...
Completely agreed with you! 😊
I find it very cool that you are a model and actress and are a minimalist! A lot of people in those jobs probably are not and full of materialist desires/items. I would love to know your detergent recipe!
Yes I talk a lot of minimalism when I meet my « coworkers » of the day and usually they never heard of it and couldn’t do it haha! But I’m always happy to spread the message of a more intentional and simpler life, even in a world as superficial as acting and modelling : it is possible 😄 Thank you Magdalena ! 💚
I liked the sharing Louise, and didn't find anything particularly weird, although I found it shocking that you weren't learning Portuguese. ahahah
1. Same
2. No socks for me
3. Laundry detergent from the swap meet
4. No tea for me
5. How is that minimal
6. I don’t like purses
7. I only have 1 bowl, 1 saucer bowl, and 2 plates
8. Electric is very expensive. I try to minimize use.
9. I don’t like television. Only UA-cam premium.
10. Healthcare worker
11. I HATE clutter.
12. If I have excess I use until completion and stop buying.
13. I don’t watch television
14. Damn girl you’re strong for the email thing. I don’t take pictures often.
This is like listening to a description of my life ! I have children at home and I am minimalist but they are not. We have only four bowls, no plates, a cup each and I make laundry detergent as well. I work with animaux and only wash socks every three days and never ever have the heating on. No handbag either ! No tv,no 😊subscriptions Une belle vidéo, merci beaucoup Louise pour vos efforts
Ps les gants de toilettes en anglais ça s’appelle à flannel.
Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire ☺️
Love the way of minimalism
What a great video! I wish more people do what you do. I gave my TV away several years ago, as I felt it was a waste of time. I also don't have subscription of any kind. Like you, I wear the same pair of socks for several days, unless I go running. I have more kitchen dishes than you because I cook at least two dishes for each meal and sometime invite friends over for a meal. So I need more than two bowls.😊I do have couple of artworks on my walls. They are my paintings, not posters from my travels. Simplicity is the best!
Hey Thomas! Thank you for sharing! Hopefully this channel is going to inspire people to live more simply, that’s my goal! 🌍💚
Nah, I love showering so I wish not to live like her.
Brilliant ! I am an old grandfather and as such I must take the Liberty to say I am proud of You and wish All the Best for Your Career and Future. 😊
Thank you really much ❤️
Heating is important for the bulding substance. Not only for your comfort.
For example mold can grow easier if a building is not heated correctly. Most leases have a heating clause, where tenants are responsible for heating in an adequate manner and can face repercussion if damage occurs due to incorrect behaviour.
I am using heat in December and January. But I am pretty sure I am the only one cutting it in February so that’s ok 😉
Great video on 14 ULTRA MINIMALIST good job
Thank you! 🙏
I always tell people to bring their own plates and chairs if they are coming over to eat lol. Also I reuse clothes a lot and I take a shower every two days and swap between shaving and washing my hair each shower cause I have curly hair that needs to be washed less and I don't mind body hair until it's long enough to cause friction blisters. And when I find myself not wanting to wear certain clothes anymore cause my weight fluctuates or the cloth is becoming thin, then I repurpose it by sewing it to make something new before I consider donating it. I don't use flat sheets on my bed so when I get a new set I use the sheets to make other things or I donate it to the funeral home that I work at. Also I rarely buy items new both to save money and it's kind of like adopting a pet, there's so many clothes in the world that need a new home. Same with furniture.
I loved what you said about « adopting » new clothes, I always think that when I enter a thrift shop, why buying new when so much clothes needs a new home? 😅
Plastic bottles are very toxic. Also you should wash it every day. Bacteria grows quick. Hopefully you use a glass bottle.
Yes I will wash it everyday from now on, I will replace it with another glass one when this one will be broken 😊
@@minimalou_yt A proper bottle brush really helps a lot to clean it, otherwise it's frustrating.
Hi Louise how cold does it get in your apt ? If I tried that here in Canada my pipes would burst and it would be a very expensive disaster
Hi Shirley, of course we can’t compare French weather to Canada weather 🥲
It is usually 19 degrees in my studio right now, but I would definitely not not using heat in Canada haha 🥶
Hi :) I really love your videos and could also declutter A LOT in my life 😂
Hi Anna! Thank you really much and a little tip for your declutter : start with one room / or only the clothing for example, take it step by step makes it way easier! Take care 💕✨
Great list, very inspiring, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
I am an aspiring minimalist. My goals are more moderate but this video is inspiring. ❤
You can do it! Baby steps is the key! Thank you ❤️
Can you show us your small purses?
Yes will do! 😊
thanks for sharing this video! very interesting and not so weird I think! I understand a lot of things you said😊😊I do have a question though; you said you don’t have a big bag, but don‘t you sometimes carry a waterbottle or your laptop around to go to work or uni or a cafe to work there? and if so, how do you carry these things then?😅🥰
Hey Lucie! Yes I just use my little bag with me most of the time because there’s always drinks and food on set where I work! But usually I just take my waterbottle in my hand if I’m going on a walk for example. And I almost never use my laptop haha it’s always at my home! ☺️❤️
This video inspired me to do a fasting next month for 10 days, I will not say the reason, but I want to cut cofee, cola, pepsi, sweets no icecream choco pudings, fully vegan, drinking more water, &quit smoking my levia. I can go to 1 or 2 per day. That means 20/40 sticks, so it is too much anyway.
I keep my dirty clothes in a vacuum bag so it not smells, I want to wash them once a week. I wash almost daily so it is too much waste of money, water, detergent. I learned from you how to do my homemade det from marsilia olive soap. So I thank you for that trick! And I learn from you about that cat shower. It feels amazing, &I have so much energy after that. I didnt even notice how tired I was after a shower. My life improves so much since I ve descovered your channel! Bravo and thank you and keep up the good work! 🥳🤩🥰
Hello!! Warms my heart to read your comment! Bravo à toi!! 💪💜✨
Good morning! You remind me of myself except I am 65. Your natural beauty shines. For many years I have surprised my friends by not having a refrigerator or stove/oven. They are both unnecessary, take up space, and harm the environment in multiple ways. Ty for posting!
I will use heat and a con ..I do all I can environmentally , I’m stuck at home so I’ll be comfy .
For us it is hard not to have 6 plates, 6 deep dishes and 6 small plates since we are often hosting our family and they are too many. We have to even wash the plates in between because it is usually 15-20 people when they all come 😅
just found your channel and now you have a new follower 😂❤ yees pls do a laundry detergent. Can you also do a video about your bathroom beauty items and how you eat according to minimalism ?
Hello and welcome 🤗 The video of the laundry detergent is just published 😄
And yes I will do these videos, thanks ❤️
@@minimalou_yt thank you 💖💖
Great video
It is really freeing to carry a small bag and few items! I love it. That said, maybe we should be grateful to those who carry a lot of stuff since you're the one asking them for a tissue that you didn't bring 😅
I almost never ask for anything for anyone, it won’t kill anyone to offer a piece of tissue if someone is in the need. It’s basic human connection and if someone ask me for help I will give it immediately. For example last week someone asked for my phone so they can call their mother, I was more than happy to help them.
Woh same for socks, tea bags, Tv and stuffs. It's funny to find ways to have/do less. Maybe this minimalism instict is generational 😂 Old times are clearly an inspiration !
Now I live in a big house with a lot of stuffs that the owners left so I tend to use more objects that I normally do, so I don't have to throw too much away 🤷♀️
For socks, Darn Though is a great brand, because the last SO long, the even have lifetime guarantee and they don't stink even if you wore them several days
I didn’t know this brand thanks! It’s an US brand?
It's good for your health to sweat really good once a day. Make it a habit and you will thank yourself in your old age.
Thank you for this advice! ☺️❤️
I'm in Sweden and looking out the window - it snows. ❄❄❄
So funny what you told about the mom and grandma and the big bags 😂 .
I Like your videos. a minimalism from israel
Thank you 🩵☀️
I personally don’t wear a lot of socks.. I have 3 and wear bear foot shoes daily when out.
Those beat foot shoes seems really convenient 😄
I wear compressions socks made with wool and love them for my office job since I sit for long periods they are also great for when I take my breaks and exercise! Wool is lovely and naturally odor resistant I can wear one pair for 3-4 days before washing. 😊
I better carry heavy rather than have my hands dirty without anything to clean it...i may not be someone who is so particular about cleanliness but life is more comfortable when what you need is just by your hands ... but i dont need much just the basic that are necessary as a woman with some sense
Trop contente de découvrir une minimaliste française ! ❤
Oui on est peu j’ai l’impression ! 😅❤️
What do you typically eat in a day and do for exercise? Could you also show a video?
Noted to the list of videos to do! 😉
In my country if you didn’t use heat in your flat you would pay a fine, because you make the expenses higher for your closest neighbours
It exists in France too when it’s a building in copropriety : you don’t decide if you want heat or not, it’s on for the all building starting in October and ends in April 😊
if you don't have subscriptions, what do you do to listen to music? 😮
I listen to music on Spotify but I’m not paying for Spotify premium 😊
How old are you? And how come you don't use sunscreen?
I’m 25 and I use sunscreen when O can’t wear a hat :)
@@minimalou_yt Thanks for the response. I have several questions. In the other video you didn't pack vitamins or sunscreen or any medicines. How do you deal with any sickness? Also, being a vegan, how difficult is it to plan your travel to certain countries?
@@aisubramanianI am not travelling into the desert. If I’m sick, I will go to a pharmacy 😊
And even while travelling I cook most of my meals at « home » so no problems about getting fresh fruits, veggies, rice and pasta all over the world 😊
I enjoy listening to you ❤🇦🇺
I enjoyed your video very much. I look forward to your laundry detergent, wardrobe, and mall bag videos. I do about a third of what you do on that list. Not weird at all .. just being mindful, intentional, and not wasteful.
Maybe one day I'd love to see your dog. I have one too and I always love seeing furry friends on videos❤
Thank you Fiona 🌸 My little daughter-dog is on my firsts videos if you want to check it out but for sure she will be on more videos, love to see furry friends on UA-cam too haha! 🐾❤️
Coucou ! J’ai découvert ta chaine il y a quelques jours et j’adore tes vidéos (je comprends bien l’anglais mais je l’écris très mal, donc c’est plus simple d’écrire un commentaire en français, j’espère que ça ne te dérange pas), je me demandais si tu avais déjà parlé de la gestion de ton budget ? Tu dis aussi que tu lis beaucoup pourrais-tu parler de tes coups de cœur ? J’essaye aussi de ne pas prendre de douche tous les jours quand ce n’est pas nécessaire et j’ai trouvé une vrai amélioration au niveau de ma peau.
Coucou Audrey ! Ravie que mes vidéos te plaisent 🤗 Non je n’ai pas encore fait de vidéos sur mon budget, c’est prévu 😄 Bonne idée pour les livres, je pense en partager quelques un sur Instagram dans un premier temps 😊
Et oui c’est clair le chlore de l’eau de la douche assèche vraiment la peau 🚿
Awesome - love what you are doing 💯
Thank you 🙌
thank you for your interesting and nice videos! 😍sending you greetings from Sweden! are you studying swedish? 😊 I have just started to think about this about having less things.. and have started to give away things and throw away things. It is great!
I’m learning swedish with the App Babbel yes 🙌 I adore Sweden and would love to be fluid in Swedish one day 🤞 That’s great, keep the good work coming 😌
And thank you for your comment ❤️
@@minimalou_yt jag bor i Värmland i Sverige :) önskar dej en fin dag! lycka till med studierna! 😍
I don't understand how there are people who see your extreme way of life, I analyzed each point you said because you explained them with argument and frankly it all seems very sensible to me, and that the extremists are all the accumulators who don't even have space to store the things that continue buying. I wait for the moment when the planet forces us to see your way of life as something inevitable, we are leaving mountains and mountains of garbage, destroying everything because we find it very useful to change our telephone every year, our furniture every 5 years, our washing machine, cars... and that people who bathe daily and even take more than 15 minutes, know what it means to ration water because there is not even enough to drink in many places on the planet, it is shameful that it seems extreme to them to live consciously, and live without carrying a ton of things that destroy the future of those who remain. Thanks and congratulations
Amen to all that. 🙌 Thank you for this comment 🤗
@@minimalou_yt 💗
I've never seen eyes that colour before 👀 💕 😄 ...My parents are maximalist too - drives me nutz! Life is much better (and easier) with less 😌
Thank you ☺️ My family are maximalist too and yes it can be difficult, it requires a lot patience and understanding to make them understand that they don’t need so much stuff, it is a long journey 😅
@louisefroideval Absolutely - though I struggle a wee bit with the patience sometimes 😂 the funny thing is, the clutter actually frustrates them!
Very nice i achieve the same tipe of minimalist ❤
Whats better a metal bottle or a glass one?
The glass is recycled infinitely so I would say glass 😊
What kind of glove do you wash yourself from the sink with? I am very interested, thank you.
Just a regular flannel ☺️
@@minimalou_yt Thank you.
Hello Louise, nice to hear about your choices. Your lifestyle. I agree with what you have said. One superficial question, do you use lip balm or lipstick? I use only simple only simple natural products .. thank you for sharing
Hello! Yes I do use a lip balm, I will make a video about my beauty products soon. Thank you for the nice comment by the way ☺️
Enjoy your videos..thank you again.....
We call it a 'horse bath' here - midwest, USA.
Think cat bath may sound better!
Okay! Yes cat bath sounds cute indeed! 😃
You demonstrate how little is necessary to live on... and happily it seems to me... so often we spend for not being satisfied (instead we feel overhelmed).
Yes! And it is a process of understanding that if we don’t feel good we just need to take some time alone to figure things out instead of buying mindlessly new things, because it is a never ending circle 😌
Unrelated to everything, but your hair is so pretty! Also blue is a good color on you, it contrasts the hair and makes it stand out even more :)✨✌️
Thank you so much!! And blue is my favourite color 🧚🏼♀️🩵
Moi j'utilise plus de papier toilette
How do you stay thin? Is it genetics?
Diet 🥜🍏🥕🥦🥑
@@minimalou_yt great ,thanks
Use menstrual cup instead of tampons. Saves a lot of money, it is healthier and it is better for the environment.
Agreed 💯🙏
No subscriptions but Spotify. It’s a must for a dancer and music lover.
Take me a cat bath, then a cat nap. 😊
Oui, la toilette de chat!
All I can say is that you have a Mindful way of living ❤
Thank you ❤️
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You look like a young Fiona Apple (one of my favorites).
Hi! Have you always been a minimalist ?
Hi! Not at all! I explained everything in my video « how minimalism changed my life » ☺️
Oh ok thanks! I'm gonna check that :) @@minimalou_yt
I think you mean "back-up products" instead of "baking products" xD
Yeppp
@@minimalou_yt hahaha, good to know. I was so confused when I read "baking products" in the chapters
Hi sweet lady🎉 I do not shower every day. It's so bad for my skin. When i travel, i pack minimalist. It's not as minimal as you🎉 My most things is makeup! 🤦♀️ Have a great day!
Hi!! Thanks for sharing, there is no « right amount » of minimalism, the most important is to be intentional with what we have ☀️ Have a good day/night too ❤️
✨💖🙏👏🖐🙃👍🎉
Seems like you are romantizising scarcities of past hard times while at the same time condemning the behaviors that keep people safe, like having extra soap
I am not romantizising or condemning anything or anyone, I just share what I do and like, « live and let live » 😉
everyone understands from their own level of consciousness 😊 《live and let live 👏👏👏👏👏》
Your minimalism is too extreme for me.
Ultra minimalism is not for everyone that’s for sure 😊
@@minimalou_yt True.
@@minimalou_yt I inspire to your level of minimalism, but it'd be far too hard for me! You must feel sooo light and free!! 🎉❤
For me, this "extremism" is great, we would be less harmful to the planet, unfortunately we want more comforts than necessary
I am 60 and working towards this. I’m so tired of stuff. I do love my laundry to smell
Delicious. lol
New subscriber ❤. Much love from our channel 6breakingloose 🇨🇦
Hello and welcome ❤️
I think it's kind of cheeky to talk about women carrying too much in their handbags while at that same time, asking to use one of the things that they are carrying in that handbag.
Hello ! I’m not sure if I follow you here but everyone thinks differently on the subject and that’s ok 😉
@@minimalou_yt If you want a tissue, get your own tissue. Carry your own tissue. Buy you own tissue. Weave your own tissue. Use a leaf. But don't ask the woman with the big bag for a tissue that she is carrrying in her big bag and then talk about how nice it is for you not to carry a big bag around with you.
@@Smithpolly You are completely out of my point. If I don’t carry something on me it’s because I do not need it. But it wouldn’t kill anyone if some day for example I hurt myself and ask for a tissue. On a daily basis I have my tissues on me, and I’m always happy to help if someone ask for one. It is called mutual aid. Again, you’re completely missing my point, I’m not blaming anyone for caring a big handbag, I’m just stating that I personally don’t want such a thing and I wouldn’t change that 😌
@@minimalou_yt You may not have said it directly, but you certainly gave a strong vibe of it being crazy for them to carry that much stuff. And frankly, you're right. It's kind of crazy that there are so many women going around with large , heavy "mutual aid" sacks while other people are carrying a light "mutual aid" tissue , if that.
Lycka till med svenskan!
Tack so myckett! 🫶🏼
Your minimalism not suitable for middle eastern families ahahaha
That’s for sure that it is not for everyone 😆