Think about this for a moment. You would have never been united with your shoes unless another person chose to declutter them. To me that is so powerful. We always hope that someone will be blessed by things that we no longer need and your story is a shining example of that. I will think of this now when I'm debating over an item. There's likely someone out there searching high and low for it. Let it go. If you find you really need it, you will eventually find another.
Laura this did happen to me. I was flipping through the paperbacks in a second hand book shop in Barking when I spotted a copy of Night Probe by Clive Cussler. Remembering that I hadn’t been able to find my copy at home I bought it. You can imagine my surprise when I opened it and saw my name inside . Turned out my brother (always in need of cash) had cleared out a load of books and sold them… I have never let him forget this.xx😂
Oh what a wonderful story! Now remember, don't wear them all day walking around shops and airports or you'll get sore feet again and regret wearing them all over again. Lol. Love seeing the joy they give you!!❤️
Honestly I have had such a tough couple of weeks and the story that you found your shoes has made me so happy for you! It's so weird to say, but seeing someone else so happy has made my day.
What a brilliant story. Everyone does have their favourite kind of shoes. It's great you found them and found out that the company still makes them. What a great find. You are never going to forget this wonderful occasion.
Aaand she answered it in another comment - They're the Mulan sandal in pewter (but they have a variety of colours) from the brand Style&Co. Stocked by Macy's and Walmart.
I can't believe you found the shoes! 🎉 I regretted letting something go that I gave up 25 years ago. I had kept every concert ticket I went to when I was younger. (I'm 61 years now) There were some amazing tickets, including Elvis, Stevie, Ray Vaughan, so many people that have passed away. About 10 years ago I went looking for those tickets so I could make a piece of art with them. Then I remembered I had thrown them away. Trying to make room in a scrapbook for my daughter, who was around 5 at the time. I was so crushed. As I get older, it's hard for me to remember all the great bands and performers I have seen. Your video reminded me of the need for me to work through my regret. Fast forward to now, although I would have enjoyed the ticket art, it would have just been one more thing that my daughter would have had to deal with when I'm gone. They would have been cool, but not likely something she would want to display on her wall. Most likely something she would feel obligated to keep. The tickets have rotted in a landfill long ago, nothing I will ever find in a thrift store to replace them. My only solace is that since I employ some of the swedish death cleaning techniques, it's just one less thing for my daughter to deal with when I am gone. 🙏
If you're anything like me, even if you'd kept them those tickets would probably still be sitting there gathering dust. Sounds like you got some great memories out of those concerts though!
Similar story: I was studying and at the time did not have that much extra money. One day I saw a small dresser, hand painted one, in a furniture store that I loved but it was 450€ that I didn’t have as extra at that time. It was still mass produced so they were selling those dressers for a year or so. Every time I passed the store I popped in to admire it. I even cut it out of their add and clued in my notebook. That was late 90’s. 5-6 years later I was in a Thrift Shop and I saw the dresser, not cheap but 100€. That happened over 10 years ago, it’s still my favourite piece at my home and every time someone sees it for the first time they ask where it’s from. Stuff can return back to us in different ways.
I can’t believe that with the shoes! Lately I have been having the best thrift luck, but the shoes are a totally different level. I love it! And the shoes! They look very comfortable for dress up shoes. 😅❤
Am genuinely happy for you re. finding your shoes. Even as you told us you found them, I could feel the excitement and happiness radiating from you. I think of it like this: people struggling to get pregnant make the decision to give up - and become pregnant. You, after seven long years, decided to give up on your search for the shoes - and they found their way back to you. (I am NOT relating shoes to pregnancy struggles people - it's an analogy). Anyway, here is to seven years of having happy feet and completed outfits. x
If you love some(thing)body, let them go. 😅 It happens to be several times I've wanted something and at the moment I truly let it go, it came to me. Fantastic story. Wish I've could have been there to see your face. 😆
So happy you found the shoes! But your advice still holds true. It definitely helps to put things in perspective! Also, I think it's good to keep in mind that whatever you're donating could possibly help someone out there who really needs that particular item but otherwise can't afford it. The writer in me likes to come up with little stories. Let's say I've donated one of my good handbags, but later I regret it. It helps me to think that maybe someone out there just got a better job and they need that bag because it's just the right size to hold all their things for work, plus it makes them look more professional. Or maybe they're looking for a job and want to look more presentable for interviews--maybe they already have the clothes, but the only handbags they have are either worn out or too wild-looking to be considered professional (think a bag covered in cartoon cats or a fuzzy one in the shape of a unicorn!). I could go on and create an entire story about this character that formed in my head (and I might, actually), but you get the idea. Anyway, enough rambling! Great video as always! 💖
i love the end !! :) thank you for sharing this, that when we let go.. what is meant to be will be, if not, it 's ok but.. this hallmark romance story is a powerful reminder, thank you ! :) it is a real life joke this story :) i totally feel it, once i let go some mental blocks, weirdly, i did not stop to meet things resonating with what i felt finally.. it is pure science some will say.. or divine gift. no idea but gratitude for meeting your video today that reminds me to let go about situations, :) thanks for sharing your positive energy and advices :)
Oh my goodness - things like this happen all the time, eg when ppl give up hope that they will fall pregnant,they do, or when ppl give up on finding love - boom- it wallops you up the face!!!! I'm so happy for u!!! Xx
That's absolutely hilarious 🤣 I'm so happy for you! And I must say, they look so perfect, comfy AND stylish, but still something you could wear whith almost anything! (Not over the top or too "under dressed".)
I've always said that if we donate something and then decide we really, really need/want it, we can go buy it back for less than a dollar. So glad you found these! Would love to have been there to see your face when you discovered the treasure!
I recently went shopping with my mother and realised it's the first time in YEARS I haven't been subconsciously looking for the shoes. What an odd burden I was carrying for all that time! And now it's been lifted. 😁
Love your videos…just so you know l believe that once you give up on something [your lost keys]or like you say make peace with it [for real] the world somehow opens up and listens to your [prayers] inner voice …..and surprise you [in the largest way possible]…..there is the item…we should alway capture that FEELING [truly amazing}.
What an unbelievable story, I have to say. Miracle happens from time to time. Thank you for sharing your lovely story, I will from now on always remember that there might be someone waiting for the blessing to come, from the things I am hesitating to give away. Wishing you happy journey together :) I surely can relate.
Oh Wow!! Great story and soooo happy you found them! Just crazy that after all this time, and saying just one more aisle and there they were!! Wow!!! 😍😍
I'm very excited for you! Similar story I had a beautiful metal dragonfly wall decoration and when I moved I knew exactly what box it was sticking out of because it was like a 18" wide it didn't fit in the box. The movers lost it! I was so disheartened, I've been looking for it ever since...so I feel your pain/ understand the obsession :-) so happy for you
I totally get this!!!! I gave away a purple pair of boots because I wore them all day long while volunteering for an event on a dusty ranch. My feet hurt *so bad* after volunteering and I blamed the boots! So then I got inserts for the boots but then the boots no longer fit my feet because of the inserts! So then I gave the boots away! So glad you found the pair again after 7 years!!! LOL!!! (All of this is why last year I bought *two* pairs of some sandals that I really like. Once I wear one pair out, I'll have the other pair!
I have had several items over the years that I never got back. Two pairs of pants and a rainbow necklace. They all still live in my heart. I did not declutter them one of them was stolen. One of them I lent to a guy pal who was sleeping over after a dance at a friend's house and one was at a boys house but I broke up with him and realized it was there after. The pants wouldn't fit me now anyhow. But at the time it was a major loss. The necklace was a rainbow one that was vintage and bought at a garage sale and was amazing in every way. You would have loved it.
I heard someone ask whether they would have been willing to keep all the thousands of items they got rid of just to make sure they wouldn’t regret those one or two items… ? Because you don’t always know which things you’re going to regret later. Although I agree with your gut feeling advice - if it’s something that can easily be replaced no big deal, but unique sentimental items require a bit more caution. Depends if you’re an impulsive/rage declutterer too, I guess.
I have bad legs and can’t walk on any kind of heel these days....BUT!! I took my beautiful Reiker blue ankle boots whilst decluttering..I had only worn them once....when I went into the charity shop I was cradling them in my arms.... I asked the woman to prize them out of my arms ......and I was nearly crying at parting with them. I asked her to make sure that she got a good price and a good home for them.......this was over a year ago....and I still miss them 😥😥
Love your videos - I have spent 20 years looking for a small pewter goblet that I lost - I finally did find it n ebay, decided I didn,t really want it and have moved on. Maybe I will buy it if it ever comes up again.
This story has quite literally made my day! It's pouring here in Devon, and this really brightened up things! I'm really happy for you! So, what was the name of the elusive 7-year shoes in the end? x
When I find something I like I buy it in every color. There are things I've held onto because I know I can't replace them, which doesn't help my decluttering lol
I hear ya! I didn't realise how much I loved them until I'd had them for a while. I bought them while on holidays so, once I fell in love, I'd already left the place where I bought them.
It's that story if you love something let it go and if it was meant to be. Hallmark movie for sure! I am so excited for you!!!! I didn't declutter it but whenever I was a kid I had this little brontosaurus jelly jar glass and I was at a random flea market that I always go to and they happen to have it sitting on the table with a whole bunch of junk that meant nothing and it cost $0.50 and I was so freaking happy that I found this like it was the best thing I've ever found in my whole entire life and I was thrilled. So I have had that like serendipitous Joy moment over something so small and insignificant to anyone else but meant so much to me. That joy is fantastic. Bottle that up. That is fantastic!!!!!
Yes, but were they as comfortable as the first ones? I have a pair of shoes that I loved and wore them out (falling off my feet worn out). Went and got another pair - hated them. They were so uncomfortable I never wore them again.
So often as soon as I declutter something, I'll go looking for it. It's nothing life shattering or that usually can't be replaced, but frustrating all the same. It isn't stopping me from getting rid of stuff though. Every 2 weeks I drop off at least a couple of boxes or bags at the donation center.
I know how you feel I had to retire a pair of combat boots I loved. The soles were worn out and the leather was cracking so even if I paid the money to have them resolved the leather was on it's way out. The boot company is Born with the slash through the o. They don't make them anymore ☹️but I keep looking for them. Also with my weight going up and down over the years due to anxiety/depression I have had my regrets of getting rid of clothes.
My one declutter regret that I cannot shake is a knitted item. It wasn't made for me but a family member who no longer needed it. I couldn't find a use for it, didn't want it just sitting in a drawer getting musty so I donated it along with a bunch of other items without thinking that they may not even be able to resell knitted items without a label. I feel terrible because I know how much time and effort goes into making something like that and I truly appreciated that but we no longer had a use for it. I just wanted it to go to someone else who needed it but I fear it went into textile recycling. Even if I could magically get it back I know I still don't have a use for it but maybe over time I could have found someone to gift it to?
Why beat yourself up over this without even knowing for sure that it was recycled? I have bought many homemade un-tagged items from major thrift shops over the years, have never heard anything to suggest that a hand knit garment wouldn’t be sold, assuming it was in good condition. I don’t think you need to take on this guilt, especially if it wasn’t even a handmade gift made especially for you. Even if you had found someone worthy to gift it to they might’ve also donated or trashed it later. 🤷🏻♀️ I encourage you to let it go and assume that someone is loving it to death since you have no evidence to the contrary :)
I decluttered a bunch of books from when I was a girl, some of my favorite books, and regretted getting rid of them. I later went on Ebay and found them again for a little more than $20. That fact goes into every decluttering decision I make "If I get rid of this, can I find it easily again?"
It’s the same thing they say about meeting a boyfriend or soulmate. When you aren’t looking sor given up refusing love - that’s when mr right walks in (well not in my case - I get guys who want nothing but one thing therefore out they go and why I never been married or had long term boyfriend!) When you least expect it that’s when something happens You let it go and the shoes showed up
Oh the irony. 🤣🤣 I def think it’s a law tho. We have to “let go” before something we want just kind of comes to us. Lol. There are many times in my life when it was just like this, but just not always about “things” but yet things count too. I had one regret once I guess about not buying a particular love seat at the thrift store. I later bought a diff one that popped up months later. Recently my big find was a huge thing. Like a 3 in one piece deal. Two bookshelves and an armoire. I scooped it up and I then summarily got rid of two old bookshelves and a chest. Omg tho. It’s so pretty. Like a kind of muted turquoise stain. Perfect for my decor plans. Lol. And yes. The deal of the century. $100. Prob worth $1000 or better when new as it is all wood and in great shape. Beautifully stained and has great features. I have no regrets tho. 3 in and 3 out and al being used. Sometimes it’s just a no brainer tho. Lol. I think God for sure tho. I had just lost my beloved miracle kitty that I had nursed from 3 weeks old...(which really tore me up) and next thing ya know I had a little something to smile about.
1. It was already trashed 2. It would be trash by now ... Spoilers... ... OMFG YOU FOUND THEM?!? 👏🤩 Aww I'm so happy for you! 💗 I think I started watching your channel a bit before you decluttered them?! 🥳 (Didn't realise how long it's been 🙈)
I can't tell you how many times I buy multiples of clothing/shoes. I am very hard to fit and to please so when I find something of good quality that fits, I will buy at least two to make sure I have several to last me for a bit. I found a shoe company that I love their shoes. I have at least two or three colors of about four styles. Haven't bought shoes for 10 years.😁
“Let it go and it will come back into your life”. Amazing story and great advice!
Think about this for a moment. You would have never been united with your shoes unless another person chose to declutter them. To me that is so powerful. We always hope that someone will be blessed by things that we no longer need and your story is a shining example of that. I will think of this now when I'm debating over an item. There's likely someone out there searching high and low for it. Let it go. If you find you really need it, you will eventually find another.
Well said! 💯
That is powerful!
Laura this did happen to me. I was flipping through the paperbacks in a second hand book shop in Barking when I spotted a copy of Night Probe by Clive Cussler. Remembering that I hadn’t been able to find my copy at home I bought it. You can imagine my surprise when I opened it and saw my name inside . Turned out my brother (always in need of cash) had cleared out a load of books and sold them… I have never let him forget this.xx😂
Hearing this story, it makes me wish I had been in the thrift shop to see your face as well! I'm so glad that you found them.
I think I probably froze for a few seconds. Just stood there like 😲🫣💃
:)
Amazing story ✨😱
As soon as you were ready to let them go, the Universe rewarded you...
That's what I was thinking!
Good ol' universe always has my back. 😁
I was thinking the same!
As soon as we let it go.... That's when it comes❤️♾️❤️ Making peace with things opens a space to receive something new.
Oh what a wonderful story! Now remember, don't wear them all day walking around shops and airports or you'll get sore feet again and regret wearing them all over again. Lol. Love seeing the joy they give you!!❤️
I will be buried in these shoes. 🤣
Honestly I have had such a tough couple of weeks and the story that you found your shoes has made me so happy for you! It's so weird to say, but seeing someone else so happy has made my day.
Not weird at all, imo. There's nothing like that feeling of being happy for someone else, even a stranger on the internet! Happiness is contagious! 😊
What a brilliant story. Everyone does have their favourite kind of shoes. It's great you found them and found out that the company still makes them. What a great find. You are never going to forget this wonderful occasion.
One of those stories I'll be telling the grandkids. 😉
Does nobody else want to know the brand of shoe so they can buy and try?? I do!!😀. So happy for you that they returned to your life 💕
Me too! Knowing the brand makes a comfy angle shoe means I'm more likely to like them too!
Aaand she answered it in another comment -
They're the Mulan sandal in pewter (but they have a variety of colours) from the brand Style&Co. Stocked by Macy's and Walmart.
Wow! What a great story about the shoes. God was watching over you and gave you a tender mercy when you least expected it. Wonderful!!
I can't believe that not only did you finally find them, they were the right size?!?!
What serendipity finding the same shoes! So happy for you!
Thank you! Still can't quite believe it!
I can't believe you found the shoes! 🎉 I regretted letting something go that I gave up 25 years ago. I had kept every concert ticket I went to when I was younger. (I'm 61 years now) There were some amazing tickets, including Elvis, Stevie, Ray Vaughan, so many people that have passed away. About 10 years ago I went looking for those tickets so I could make a piece of art with them. Then I remembered I had thrown them away. Trying to make room in a scrapbook for my daughter, who was around 5 at the time. I was so crushed. As I get older, it's hard for me to remember all the great bands and performers I have seen. Your video reminded me of the need for me to work through my regret. Fast forward to now, although I would have enjoyed the ticket art, it would have just been one more thing that my daughter would have had to deal with when I'm gone. They would have been cool, but not likely something she would want to display on her wall. Most likely something she would feel obligated to keep. The tickets have rotted in a landfill long ago, nothing I will ever find in a thrift store to replace them. My only solace is that since I employ some of the swedish death cleaning techniques, it's just one less thing for my daughter to deal with when I am gone. 🙏
If you're anything like me, even if you'd kept them those tickets would probably still be sitting there gathering dust. Sounds like you got some great memories out of those concerts though!
Similar story:
I was studying and at the time did not have that much extra money. One day I saw a small dresser, hand painted one, in a furniture store that I loved but it was 450€ that I didn’t have as extra at that time. It was still mass produced so they were selling those dressers for a year or so. Every time I passed the store I popped in to admire it. I even cut it out of their add and clued in my notebook. That was late 90’s.
5-6 years later I was in a Thrift Shop and I saw the dresser, not cheap but 100€. That happened over 10 years ago, it’s still my favourite piece at my home and every time someone sees it for the first time they ask where it’s from.
Stuff can return back to us in different ways.
I can’t believe that with the shoes! Lately I have been having the best thrift luck, but the shoes are a totally different level. I love it! And the shoes! They look very comfortable for dress up shoes. 😅❤
WOW 😅 what a story! I’m so pleased for you. Thank goodness they were your size 😊😊
Am genuinely happy for you re. finding your shoes. Even as you told us you found them, I could feel the excitement and happiness radiating from you.
I think of it like this: people struggling to get pregnant make the decision to give up - and become pregnant. You, after seven long years, decided to give up on your search for the shoes - and they found their way back to you. (I am NOT relating shoes to pregnancy struggles people - it's an analogy).
Anyway, here is to seven years of having happy feet and completed outfits. x
I've already worn them several times! 😁 Thank you!
If you love some(thing)body, let them go. 😅 It happens to be several times I've wanted something and at the moment I truly let it go, it came to me. Fantastic story. Wish I've could have been there to see your face. 😆
So happy you found the shoes! But your advice still holds true. It definitely helps to put things in perspective! Also, I think it's good to keep in mind that whatever you're donating could possibly help someone out there who really needs that particular item but otherwise can't afford it. The writer in me likes to come up with little stories. Let's say I've donated one of my good handbags, but later I regret it. It helps me to think that maybe someone out there just got a better job and they need that bag because it's just the right size to hold all their things for work, plus it makes them look more professional. Or maybe they're looking for a job and want to look more presentable for interviews--maybe they already have the clothes, but the only handbags they have are either worn out or too wild-looking to be considered professional (think a bag covered in cartoon cats or a fuzzy one in the shape of a unicorn!). I could go on and create an entire story about this character that formed in my head (and I might, actually), but you get the idea. Anyway, enough rambling! Great video as always! 💖
I've watched this twice because seeing your reaction was so fun! Awesome story!
Awesome story. It's great that you had processed through those shoes ahead of time. Love a great outcome 🎉
The luck o th Irish ☘️ 🥰🍀!!! Love you Laura😘
Too funny! That story was worth waiting for.🤣
i love the end !! :) thank you for sharing this, that when we let go.. what is meant to be will be, if not, it 's ok but.. this hallmark romance story is a powerful reminder, thank you ! :) it is a real life joke this story :) i totally feel it, once i let go some mental blocks, weirdly, i did not stop to meet things resonating with what i felt finally.. it is pure science some will say.. or divine gift. no idea but gratitude for meeting your video today that reminds me to let go about situations, :) thanks for sharing your positive energy and advices :)
Wow!! Awesome thing that happened to you with those shoes!! Love your surprising story. Thank you for this!! ❤️🙏
Wow! What a story!!! I looove this… I think you could’t find them until you made peace with your self! Karma!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
That's such a hopeful story!!! I love it. Miracles can happen. ❤❣💗
Oh my goodness - things like this happen all the time, eg when ppl give up hope that they will fall pregnant,they do, or when ppl give up on finding love - boom- it wallops you up the face!!!! I'm so happy for u!!! Xx
That's absolutely hilarious 🤣 I'm so happy for you! And I must say, they look so perfect, comfy AND stylish, but still something you could wear whith almost anything! (Not over the top or too "under dressed".)
That’s why I loved them so much. I’ll never get rid of them again!
Thanks for the smile... I think this means that you have no decluttering regrets now!
I've always said that if we donate something and then decide we really, really need/want it, we can go buy it back for less than a dollar. So glad you found these! Would love to have been there to see your face when you discovered the treasure!
Yes, a huge amount of things are replaceable. But after 7 years I'd lost hope for these. 😂
I am so happy for you, Laura!
Those are the cutest shoes! Your story at the end made me smile so big!❤
Aw, I'm so glad. 😁
That is such a crazy story! It’s such a great feeling when you find something you’ve been missing for so long!
I recently went shopping with my mother and realised it's the first time in YEARS I haven't been subconsciously looking for the shoes. What an odd burden I was carrying for all that time! And now it's been lifted. 😁
Wow, the fact the shoes were even in your size is quite amazing...so happy for you!
Laura, your story has made my day!!
Love your videos…just so you know l believe that once you give up on something [your lost keys]or like you say make peace with it [for real] the world somehow opens up and listens to your [prayers] inner voice …..and surprise you [in the largest way possible]…..there is the item…we should alway capture that FEELING [truly amazing}.
This story is profound. I love it! ❤
this is so great about the shoes
What a great story😍 Loved seeing your face even later when you talked about it.
I'm still in shock, to be honest.
Thank you. 😊👍🏻
And I’m so happy for you, that you found the shoes. 😊
What an unbelievable story, I have to say. Miracle happens from time to time. Thank you for sharing your lovely story, I will from now on always remember that there might be someone waiting for the blessing to come, from the things I am hesitating to give away. Wishing you happy journey together :) I surely can relate.
Oh Wow!! Great story and soooo happy you found them! Just crazy that after all this time, and saying just one more aisle and there they were!! Wow!!! 😍😍
I still can't quite believe it happened!
I'm very excited for you! Similar story I had a beautiful metal dragonfly wall decoration and when I moved I knew exactly what box it was sticking out of because it was like a 18" wide it didn't fit in the box. The movers lost it! I was so disheartened, I've been looking for it ever since...so I feel your pain/ understand the obsession :-) so happy for you
I love this story!!
Still can’t believe it happened. 😂
Thank you so much for yout honesty. Love from Uruguay!
Thank you for the shoe story :):):). Made my evening here
Yay!
Oh my goodness! 😳 That is so funny that you found them the way you did! Wow!! That's a fun story!! Thanks for sharing!
I love this story! 😂
Congratulations! So happy for you. And good lesson on decluttering. 😅
I totally get this!!!! I gave away a purple pair of boots because I wore them all day long while volunteering for an event on a dusty ranch. My feet hurt *so bad* after volunteering and I blamed the boots! So then I got inserts for the boots but then the boots no longer fit my feet because of the inserts! So then I gave the boots away! So glad you found the pair again after 7 years!!! LOL!!! (All of this is why last year I bought *two* pairs of some sandals that I really like. Once I wear one pair out, I'll have the other pair!
I bought these on holidays so sadly couldn't go back and buy another pair. Until now!
@@HowToGYST Ohhhh! Got it! Makes sense!!!
So glad you found them!! And now you have a new pair of shoes.
I will wear them until they fall apart. And then I will have backups. 🤣
What a fun story
I definitely have some shoes that are only for short term wear. 😆 But I don't keep ones that are uncomfortable from the minute I put them on.
Oh yeah, not ever pair of shoes are suitable for treks. 😂
I have had several items over the years that I never got back. Two pairs of pants and a rainbow necklace. They all still live in my heart. I did not declutter them one of them was stolen. One of them I lent to a guy pal who was sleeping over after a dance at a friend's house and one was at a boys house but I broke up with him and realized it was there after. The pants wouldn't fit me now anyhow. But at the time it was a major loss. The necklace was a rainbow one that was vintage and bought at a garage sale and was amazing in every way. You would have loved it.
I heard someone ask whether they would have been willing to keep all the thousands of items they got rid of just to make sure they wouldn’t regret those one or two items… ? Because you don’t always know which things you’re going to regret later. Although I agree with your gut feeling advice - if it’s something that can easily be replaced no big deal, but unique sentimental items require a bit more caution. Depends if you’re an impulsive/rage declutterer too, I guess.
I love this story🥰
Wore the sandals just yesterday. 😁
Oh my gosh!! That is amazing!!! Love this entire video!
i LOVE that story!
It sounds like you Manifested the shoes to come back into your life! I’m so happy for you. And, they were the right size?
I have bad legs and can’t walk on any kind of heel these days....BUT!! I took my beautiful Reiker blue ankle boots whilst decluttering..I had only worn them once....when I went into the charity shop I was cradling them in my arms.... I asked the woman to prize them out of my arms ......and I was nearly crying at parting with them. I asked her to make sure that she got a good price and a good home for them.......this was over a year ago....and I still miss them 😥😥
Now I need to see the shoes
Amazing! What a great story. Thanks for sharing with us.
Love your videos - I have spent 20 years looking for a small pewter goblet that I lost - I finally did find it n ebay, decided I didn,t really want it and have moved on. Maybe I will buy it if it ever comes up again.
And they were in your size!! Crazy!
THE CRAZIEST. I also forgot to mention in the video that I bought the original pair while on holidays in the US about 12 years ago.
This story has quite literally made my day! It's pouring here in Devon, and this really brightened up things! I'm really happy for you! So, what was the name of the elusive 7-year shoes in the end?
x
Truly mad, love.
Life would be pretty boring without a little madness. 😉
Great video. Love that you found the shoes!
When I find something I like I buy it in every color. There are things I've held onto because I know I can't replace them, which doesn't help my decluttering lol
I hear ya! I didn't realise how much I loved them until I'd had them for a while. I bought them while on holidays so, once I fell in love, I'd already left the place where I bought them.
Amazing! What a blessing!
Love this video 💗
Hello Lora, could you tell what is the brand and model? Looking on your shoes, I understand why you were looking for them for all these years! 😅
I have to know, are they comfortable. I really want to see if after wearing them for a day if you're still pleased that you have them.
It was meant to be !! Now what is the brand ? I need a pair ! They are fabulous shoes !
They're the Mulan sandal in pewter (but they have a variety of colours) from the brand Style&Co. Stocked by Macy's and Walmart. 😁
@@HowToGYST Thank you !!
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😂 Congratulations! 🎉
Such a cool story!! What are the odds???
Fantastic!
I agree with you.
This was the best story! 😂
Still can't quite believe it happened.
You found the shoes!!!! It's because you were at peace!!!!
It's that story if you love something let it go and if it was meant to be. Hallmark movie for sure! I am so excited for you!!!! I didn't declutter it but whenever I was a kid I had this little brontosaurus jelly jar glass and I was at a random flea market that I always go to and they happen to have it sitting on the table with a whole bunch of junk that meant nothing and it cost $0.50 and I was so freaking happy that I found this like it was the best thing I've ever found in my whole entire life and I was thrilled. So I have had that like serendipitous Joy moment over something so small and insignificant to anyone else but meant so much to me. That joy is fantastic. Bottle that up. That is fantastic!!!!!
Look, the moment you stopp searching - you find! I should adapt that for my wish to find a man. 🤭 Hugs from Germany ♥
Yes, but were they as comfortable as the first ones? I have a pair of shoes that I loved and wore them out (falling off my feet worn out). Went and got another pair - hated them. They were so uncomfortable I never wore them again.
THAT IRONY THO! lol
So often as soon as I declutter something, I'll go looking for it. It's nothing life shattering or that usually can't be replaced, but frustrating all the same. It isn't stopping me from getting rid of stuff though. Every 2 weeks I drop off at least a couple of boxes or bags at the donation center.
Good for you! Most things are easy to live without.
*Celine Dion music plays*
And that, boys and girls, is why minimalists make the best shoppers.
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So I guess you’re saying never give up. 😂😂😂 💜💕💜
I know how you feel I had to retire a pair of combat boots I loved. The soles were worn out and the leather was cracking so even if I paid the money to have them resolved the leather was on it's way out. The boot company is Born with the slash through the o. They don't make them anymore ☹️but I keep looking for them. Also with my weight going up and down over the years due to anxiety/depression I have had my regrets of getting rid of clothes.
'I' m still in shock! ' 🤣
Still true. 😂
My one declutter regret that I cannot shake is a knitted item. It wasn't made for me but a family member who no longer needed it. I couldn't find a use for it, didn't want it just sitting in a drawer getting musty so I donated it along with a bunch of other items without thinking that they may not even be able to resell knitted items without a label. I feel terrible because I know how much time and effort goes into making something like that and I truly appreciated that but we no longer had a use for it. I just wanted it to go to someone else who needed it but I fear it went into textile recycling. Even if I could magically get it back I know I still don't have a use for it but maybe over time I could have found someone to gift it to?
Why beat yourself up over this without even knowing for sure that it was recycled? I have bought many homemade un-tagged items from major thrift shops over the years, have never heard anything to suggest that a hand knit garment wouldn’t be sold, assuming it was in good condition. I don’t think you need to take on this guilt, especially if it wasn’t even a handmade gift made especially for you. Even if you had found someone worthy to gift it to they might’ve also donated or trashed it later. 🤷🏻♀️ I encourage you to let it go and assume that someone is loving it to death since you have no evidence to the contrary :)
What a fantastic story!!! ….. what if… next week you tell us, “you know what? Turns out those shoes really DO hurt my feet.”. 😳😳😳🤣🤣🤣
I will wear them until my feet BLEED. 🤣 SEVEN YEARS!!!
I decluttered a bunch of books from when I was a girl, some of my favorite books, and regretted getting rid of them. I later went on Ebay and found them again for a little more than $20. That fact goes into every decluttering decision I make "If I get rid of this, can I find it easily again?"
Ooh, great find!
It’s the same thing they say about meeting a boyfriend or soulmate. When you aren’t looking sor given up refusing love - that’s when mr right walks in (well not in my case - I get guys who want nothing but one thing therefore out they go and why I never been married or had long term boyfriend!)
When you least expect it that’s when something happens
You let it go and the shoes showed up
Most important question - where is the link to those shoes!?
Oh the irony. 🤣🤣 I def think it’s a law tho. We have to “let go” before something we want just kind of comes to us. Lol. There are many times in my life when it was just like this, but just not always about “things” but yet things count too.
I had one regret once I guess about not buying a particular love seat at the thrift store. I later bought a diff one that popped up months later. Recently my big find was a huge thing. Like a 3 in one piece deal. Two bookshelves and an armoire. I scooped it up and I then summarily got rid of two old bookshelves and a chest. Omg tho. It’s so pretty. Like a kind of muted turquoise stain. Perfect for my decor plans. Lol. And yes. The deal of the century. $100. Prob worth $1000 or better when new as it is all wood and in great shape. Beautifully stained and has great features. I have no regrets tho. 3 in and 3 out and al being used. Sometimes it’s just a no brainer tho. Lol.
I think God for sure tho. I had just lost my beloved miracle kitty that I had nursed from 3 weeks old...(which really tore me up) and next thing ya know I had a little something to smile about.
1. It was already trashed
2. It would be trash by now
... Spoilers...
... OMFG YOU FOUND THEM?!? 👏🤩 Aww I'm so happy for you! 💗 I think I started watching your channel a bit before you decluttered them?! 🥳 (Didn't realise how long it's been 🙈)
They definitely sparked joy. What a find
Happy for you
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Amazing they were your size too! 😂
Please share the shoe brand and style with us!
The brand is Style&Co and the style is Mulan. 🙂
I can't tell you how many times I buy multiples of clothing/shoes. I am very hard to fit and to please so when I find something of good quality that fits, I will buy at least two to make sure I have several to last me for a bit. I found a shoe company that I love their shoes. I have at least two or three colors of about four styles. Haven't bought shoes for 10 years.😁
PS. Glad you found the shoes and more joy!
I regret something most times I declutter 😢