Minimalist Living Room Organization

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  • Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
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    1. office supplies/mail
    2. home tools
    3. empty (great for crafts or kids' toys)
    4. electronics
    5. purse
    6. backup drawer: light bulbs, velcro, paper
    7. extra clothes
    Paper:
    scan, shred, trash, keep
    Key command:
    Windows key + 1 will open up first program pinned to toolbar.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 93

  • @lillianfreeman5239
    @lillianfreeman5239 6 років тому

    Melody,
    Thank you for posting to share some of your passions. You reminded me of when I was in my twenties and thirds. Organizations has been a passion, and still is at 70 years young. I a later bloomer and love learning.
    Be well,
    Elder Lillian

  • @deirdresversion
    @deirdresversion 6 років тому

    Your videos are so therapeutic to me! I've downsized our studio apartment about 50%!
    My husband and I recently sold our dining table that came with four chairs that we hate. They have been laying around the apartment because we use our two FAVORITE blue comfortable chairs. I cannot wait until the buyer picks it up today and we can begin searching for a table that seats 2!
    You are so inspiring! Plus you have amazing hair.

  • @dinghern5924
    @dinghern5924 7 років тому +4

    I want my living room to look like this! So easy to clean.

  • @FanFicerAmyStardust
    @FanFicerAmyStardust 7 років тому +10

    Your hair looks amazing!

  • @MoreMelody
    @MoreMelody  7 років тому +21

    Hey guys, I forgot to mention, but just in case you wanted the paint color, I repurposed my dresser a while back with clear knobs from Lowe’s and Annie Sloan’s chalk paint in Duck Egg Blue.
    I also forgot to mention that my couch reclines electronically, so I don’t need to own an ottoman. I really like reclining couches, because it gives a theater experience. Sometimes guests will sleep on the couch instead of the air mattress because reclining couches are made very comfortable.

  • @fromchronictocure7152
    @fromchronictocure7152 7 років тому

    Wow what a difference your hair looks from your other long no-trim or styled look!

  • @dhanaazm7897
    @dhanaazm7897 7 років тому +1

    Hi I really admire you and your detachment. You have created a yogic lifestyle for yourself. Recently I tried to dispose off my old clothes and other belongings but it was VERY difficult. Maybe I will reach the stage you are in right now. I hope to do so.

    • @MoreMelody
      @MoreMelody  7 років тому

      Thank you. It's a process, but learning more about my personality was really helpful. I gained a lot of stability in my life after considering my motivations and goals in-depth.

  • @LovedHappy
    @LovedHappy 7 років тому +7

    Yes come to California!!🤗 I love how everything is so systematic! Your house is like a machine 🙂

  • @alzbetas.5438
    @alzbetas.5438 7 років тому +10

    Your hair just looks perfect :)

  • @River2500
    @River2500 7 років тому +2

    I take pictures of my clothing tags too! So much better than keeping them around. I can't get over the dresser you use in your living room - I love looking it and I want over so badly! Hunting Craigslist...

  • @imbonnie
    @imbonnie 7 років тому

    I love your simple living room. The couch looks cozy like I want to go to sleep on it. The room is very peaceful and conducive to relaxation.

  • @deborahmcginnis8307
    @deborahmcginnis8307 7 років тому

    Thanks Melody, enjoyed. 😊

  • @carlosGarcia-fq6ly
    @carlosGarcia-fq6ly 7 років тому

    Hair looks great 👍

  • @CareerexcellencewithMadhurima
    @CareerexcellencewithMadhurima 7 років тому +7

    U look so pretty in this video.i like how u hav done ur hair

  • @alotus4473
    @alotus4473 7 років тому

    You are so sweet. Love hearing your stories. With your down-to-earth presentation, you make me hopeful that I too can be more organized.

  • @jodyb1460
    @jodyb1460 7 років тому

    I love that we are your guests. :-) Thank you. A side note, we use Hickies too and really like them. They hold up well. Your living room looks great!

  • @kimcharlotte1
    @kimcharlotte1 7 років тому

    Melody looks gorgeous on this hair

  • @jentothewren4952
    @jentothewren4952 7 років тому

    You've really inspired me to lean more towards minimalist living. I only wish I had taken before and after photos to show myself how much I had achieved

    • @MoreMelody
      @MoreMelody  7 років тому

      Thanks, Jen! I feel the same way. I haven't documented enough processes, just results. But I'm trying to enjoy the journey more, but destinations are nice too :)

  • @NoeDactyl
    @NoeDactyl 6 років тому

    Melody, your videos inspire me, you make me try to be the best version of myself through your videos and I love it! U get my day to actually get up and do something with my posessions cause they bring me down, u give me ideas of "who stays and who goes" and I want to go recycling mode and vegan lifestyle with no animal cryelty in it.. you are like an angel whos got my hand and tries to elevate me 😄 ur videos make me feel loved and at a peace of mind 💜

  • @banzaiburger9589
    @banzaiburger9589 7 років тому

    Minimalism will serve you well particularly if you end up in the city (SF). It would be extremely cool for you to meet and do colab videos with Leo Babauta of Zen Habits if that ever happens!

  • @glennamartin193
    @glennamartin193 7 років тому

    Your hair looks Gorgeous!! Good video!

  • @jennarink
    @jennarink 7 років тому +5

    Hi, i really like the vibe of your livingroom. How Do you organize you documents in google drive? Can you make a Video about digital Organisation? Greetings, Tiziana

  • @johnfourteensix4910
    @johnfourteensix4910 7 років тому

    Love your videos! Scannable (has butterfly pic) is an awesome phone scanning app. You can scan directly to Google Drive or other cloud services or email/ text the doc directly to someone. It will even create a PDF from multiple page docs.

  • @susanvelez6534
    @susanvelez6534 7 років тому

    OMG! My family is in SF IM ALWAYS THERE!!!!!! I've been a sub for years and you will love it except it is VERY VERY expensive 🙋🏻🍁🍂

  • @brookeflood5683
    @brookeflood5683 7 років тому

    I love your hair! I'm looking for a purse too and I'm also a minimalist.. looking forward to hearing what you've found!

  • @cool_cucumber
    @cool_cucumber 7 років тому

    Looking really beautiful Melody...😊😊😊

  • @ngocarina
    @ngocarina 7 років тому

    You should move to San Diego. The sunshine and laid back people are great! :-D

    • @MoreMelody
      @MoreMelody  7 років тому

      And the food! I need more tacos in my life.

  • @felinex1
    @felinex1 7 років тому +1

    This was such an interesting clip! I always love watching your channel Melody! I learn something new every time with you !! Thanks so much & keep up the amazing work :)

    • @MoreMelody
      @MoreMelody  7 років тому

      Thanks for the kind words :)

  • @TTJ1186
    @TTJ1186 6 років тому +1

    Hey Melody, been binge watching your videos. Thanks
    How does your makeup and skin care like and storage of them? Thanks

  • @raraavis7782
    @raraavis7782 7 років тому +1

    Ohhh...digitalising all my papers is something I still need to tackle. Tips on that would be greatly appreciated.
    P.S. Your hair looks amazing like that!

  • @imbonnie
    @imbonnie 6 років тому +1

    I take a pic of receipts with my cell phone and email them to myself. Later I file them in folders on my computer. This way there's never a big job of scanning to catch up on.

  • @TrendingTami
    @TrendingTami 7 років тому +1

    Another great video Melody! You need to do like a Melody Minimalist Bootcamp to help us all get with the program. :)

  • @fancynancy2870
    @fancynancy2870 7 років тому +4

    I would love to go paper free. I waste so much time filing receipts and bills. I'd have to learn how to use all that equipment tho..:)

  • @feedyoursoul1383
    @feedyoursoul1383 6 років тому

    great video! thanks :)

  • @lindaketner2509
    @lindaketner2509 7 років тому

    Your hair really looks nice in this video

  • @cathy5901
    @cathy5901 7 років тому

    You inspired me to organize my tool box today. What are the contents of a minimalist tool box?

  • @keke8880
    @keke8880 7 років тому

    Did Pat get a job transfer to the Bay Area? Movin' up in the world, Pat.

  • @Feisler
    @Feisler 7 років тому

    So cool you may be coming to California! The coolest people live in the Bay Area *cough* like me* ;D not in the city because it would give me angina, but across the bay so close enough when up for it ;)
    You've inspired me to retackle my receipt situation. Started getting lazy about them and the piles getting out of control. I don't scan, but I know I can do better ;)

    • @MoreMelody
      @MoreMelody  7 років тому

      Haha my best friend lives across the bay, so I've been considering it. I fall behind on receipts too, but no time like the present, right?

  • @rachemus6851
    @rachemus6851 6 років тому

    SF is a wonderful city. Just know that the cost of living in the city is extremely high, particularly for housing.

  • @cariouweneel9633
    @cariouweneel9633 7 років тому +1

    Thank you, Melody! I enjoy the streamlining, it looks very nice. Which edition of Time magazine was that? I second a Google drive/digital organization video. I'm going through my hard copy photographs at present and organizing the digital ones are next. I'm scared. That's all I have to say about it. :o

  • @suredeydo
    @suredeydo 7 років тому

    Is stenography the same as transcription?
    Also Melody, can you do a tutorial of sorts on going paperless? Step by step would be great, as well as where to store and what can be digitized. I have insurance papers, court documents from divorce and adoption, mortgage papers, Children's medical papers and artwork. All of which I'm nervous about just tossing. Can you advise?

    • @MoreMelody
      @MoreMelody  7 років тому

      I'll do another paper video! I'll show what I've kept and how to sort through receipts quickly. Stenography is shorthand. My computer software translates my shorthand into English instantaneously. It's a challenge, and very enjoyable. I really like it.

  • @sherryjimerson7753
    @sherryjimerson7753 7 років тому

    I use to live in Menlo Park...way too expensive!

  • @carolying4340
    @carolying4340 6 років тому

    Where did you get your mirror in your living room? It's really nice.

  • @Damsel80
    @Damsel80 7 років тому +1

    How did you style your hair? Did it take a long time? I'd love a tutorial

  • @user-vq5gz3if3o
    @user-vq5gz3if3o 7 років тому

    Hey Melody great video as always! I was just wondering what if you have guests don't you need a coffee table then?

    • @MoreMelody
      @MoreMelody  7 років тому +1

      We eat at the main table, but I put their drinks on the side tables in the living room. I hide the laptop in the cubby hole.

    • @user-vq5gz3if3o
      @user-vq5gz3if3o 7 років тому

      More Melody OK I see! THNX for the answer, lovely!

  • @rosemarywilliams9969
    @rosemarywilliams9969 6 років тому +1

    Did you ever make it to the Bay Area? I am trying to get a 400sq ft condo there and prices are like AAHHH. LA and SF will make anyone understand true down sizing Lol

  • @hnskinner
    @hnskinner 7 років тому +1

    As someone in the bay area... stay away it's too expensive. Although, I guess my life style is go to work and go home so I don't really enjoy all the "benefits" of the bay area. Still... it's expensive don't do it! 2k for a studio apartment to be within 20 mins of work. x_x

  • @JAe-jc1uk
    @JAe-jc1uk 7 років тому

    I just use an app on my phone to scan. Genius Scan for iphone, but I'm sure Android phones have scanner apps too. Can you return something with a scanned receipt? Don't they have to keep the hard copy in their drawer?

  • @jayathome2898
    @jayathome2898 7 років тому +1

    You can get that hand soap at Target cheaper :) I'm surprised with your colour scheme that you went with a bulky brown sofa. Have you considered replacing it?

    • @youandmevegan
      @youandmevegan 6 років тому +2

      She mentioned she likes earthy tones because they remind her of nature. And minimalism means owning fewer, but higher quality items that you love.

    • @kay7602
      @kay7602 6 років тому +2

      I think often times people misconstrue the Scandinavian aesthetics with minimalism.

  • @wawalcdiva13
    @wawalcdiva13 7 років тому

    Why do you want to move to san francisco? I live in the valley, about an hour away, and san francisco has a lot to do, but is the most expensive, over crowded, cosumer driven city in the country. I like to visit if i want to catch a show or game, but there are many negatives about living in that city. It is pretty in some areas, but only the most expensive. The crime is horrible. Unless you live in a very expensive area, the streets are dirty and filled with trash. many friends and relatives there. Unless you are making well over 100,000 a year (the average median house income is over that) please check out other cities in california. There are areas just north or south of san fran that are little cities but are less expensive, cleaner, and just as cultured.

    • @MoreMelody
      @MoreMelody  7 років тому

      It would be temporary. I'd do it for (1) the sun, (2) the city experience, (3) the networking, and (4) living near my best friend. I'm considering New York, Arizona, and Washington as well.

    • @MJintheSFBay
      @MJintheSFBay 7 років тому

      If you're looking for sun, San Francisco itself is not the best place to find it! I live in the East Bay, and you'll get a lot more sun if you come to this side of the Bay!

  • @purrpurrpurrpurrpurr
    @purrpurrpurrpurrpurr 7 років тому +1

    Melody you are Portugese-Chinese then? I was wondering because of your Eurasian looks!

    • @MoreMelody
      @MoreMelody  7 років тому +4

      Russian, German, Portuguese, Chinese, Hawaiian :)

    • @carolsailer1395
      @carolsailer1395 6 років тому

      I’m German...
      On my dad’s side both grandparents are Germans from Russia...

  • @handycamlady
    @handycamlady 7 років тому

    Great video. Want to know why you haven't wall mounted your living room TV as you are a fan of elevation?

    • @cindy7210
      @cindy7210 7 років тому +1

      Shalaka Kamat She did mention in this video that she's about to put up her TV this week :)

    • @MoreMelody
      @MoreMelody  7 років тому +1

      I will have to mount it in my next place because I'll probably downsize the dresser to about half the size in the living room.

  • @dallasguidroz9350
    @dallasguidroz9350 7 років тому

    Its Beautiful,I used to live Like this with my home perfect and Organised I know longer can Do to the Horrible Flooding IRMA Ian Housing my parents And A cat. Iam so horribly OCD Ian freaking Out They have Their Stuff All over the place. I keep telling myself It is only temporary And They would Do it for me And my husband if we were to lose everything. My Whole family's lost everything in the Flood. So they are having to buy New clothes And Everything. and my mom is A horder Iam A minimalist and OCD so what the HELL do u do do

  • @natalies753
    @natalies753 4 роки тому

    Bare fits your personality LOL

  • @saba78666
    @saba78666 7 років тому +1

    First!!!

  • @NobodyOfTheTardis
    @NobodyOfTheTardis 7 років тому +26

    Please don't put out the message that we women need to wear makeup to get paid more- we need to break that stereotype and way of thinking. I hate the stuff and shouldn't have to paint my natural face just because people deem my genetics visually unappealing.

    • @suredeydo
      @suredeydo 7 років тому +13

      NobodyOfTheTardis It is literally proven that better looking people tend to be paid more. She's not perpetuating any myth. Don't be a hater. Learn to use makeup to your advantage is all she's saying.

    • @knittingdoula
      @knittingdoula 7 років тому +6

      We may hate the reality, but the fact is that the evidence CLEARLY shows that women who wear makeup in the workplace are paid more, promoted higher, and trusted more. I agree that it stinks, but we have to acknowledge that bias and consciously work with it. If we choose to fight it, then there may be a response/consequence from that.

    • @deborahmcginnis8307
      @deborahmcginnis8307 7 років тому +6

      NobodyOfTheTardis. I totally agree with you that we should not have to wear makeup to be paid for our skills and knowledge and to be paid what we are worth but the way I look at it is that if my company expects a look of professionalism in dress say, I would definitely dress the part that would advance my career and add more money to my paycheck. I had much rather wear jeans and a t shirt to work, my skills and knowledge would still be the same but I would not be perceived the same. Most employers want a quality car with a high end paint job to transport their clients rather than an equally good, mechanically wise, car that has rust and dents and scratches all over it. Why? Because it brings the employer more money, clients ect. due to the way their company is perceived by the client. Same goes for the company's employees. Sad but true.

    • @knittingdoula
      @knittingdoula 7 років тому +6

      And it's not that I don't agree with you. I'm all for overthrowing the patriarchy. But while I'm doing that, I want to earn the most money possible - because money equals OPTIONS for women.

    • @cathhl2440
      @cathhl2440 7 років тому

      I don't disagree with you. But be shrewd. You'll have to prepared for missed opportunities.

  • @shmoolicious
    @shmoolicious 7 років тому

    You seem very lonely.

  • @vi9763
    @vi9763 7 років тому

    ?? Sorry, this is hard to follow & the camera us all over the place