Decluttering My Studio Because I’m Moving + why I'm leaving LA

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  • @ChantelleArts
    @ChantelleArts Рік тому +42

    I think emptying out drawers and making them all neat and tidy might just be the most satisfying form of decluttering 😍✨

  • @eritsuku3774
    @eritsuku3774 Рік тому +1

    Good luck on the move.
    I totally get the desire to live in a walkable city. After moving to a country with great infrastructure and public transport I don’t think I could ever live in the US again. Going wherever I want by bike, train, bus, or just on foot feels so freeing 😇

  • @IllustratorSariah
    @IllustratorSariah Рік тому +1

    I completely relate to the desire to live in a walkable city! In uni i lived in a very small town where you could walk to pretty much anything you would need/want. Now I live in a major city also is very walkable and I just can't imagine living any other way! It improves your quality of life so much to be outside, getting a little exercise, being around people, etc etc. I'm so happy for you!

  • @Mia.Lou.
    @Mia.Lou. Рік тому +22

    i love videos like this, if it isn't too much you should definitely take advantage of moving and create moving vlogs, packing everything up etc. I adore your studio vlogs and cant wait for those, especially in your new space! i wonder if Brooklyn will have any influence on your art, if you'll create some seasonal pieces as the seasons change!? Loved this video

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому +4

      I'll do my best!! Sometimes moving vlogs can make things a little stressful but I'll try to film as much of the process as I can because it's nice to document :) And I hope so!!! I tend to make a lot of art influenced by my environment so we shall see :)

  • @SamanthaMargara
    @SamanthaMargara Рік тому

    I enjoyed you talking about wanting to love in a walkable city and not being comfortable driving. I can really relate and I appreciated you sharing that.

  • @ghostlygoatillustrations
    @ghostlygoatillustrations Рік тому +20

    This was so cozy to watch! I also think it's super cool that you get to live in a walkable city. I've lived in rural and suburban areas my whole life so even just imagining being in walking distance of everywhere you need to go just boggles my mind and is so neat 😂 Best of luck on your move, I hope it's as low stress as possible!

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому

      Thank you so much!!! I grew up in the suburbs so once I experienced living in a city I can never go back !!

  • @atheistium
    @atheistium Рік тому +5

    One of the things that struck me when I've visited the US (LA especially) for work was how unwalkable everything was. I'm from the UK and I was very used to be able to walk 20 mins to a local town with shops or at least a corner shop where you would see a lot of your neighbourhood on a regular basis to interact in any small way.
    It was so weird to me that it was so difficult to get from A to B in LA without a car. I don't drive and found it difficult to do anything without having to uber.

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому +1

      UGH!! I miss the UK! I was only able to be there for a few days and loved it so much!! Everything so accessible and easy to get to!!! In LA like while we ~can~ do transit it's terrible and will take ages to get anywhere, so the ubering is kind of a necessity and so expensive T_T

  • @AubreyFite1
    @AubreyFite1 Рік тому +1

    wow I didn’t realize how much I missed nyc until you talked about moving back 😢 I haven’t lived there in over 4 years but I’ve been thinking about it a lot recently. I’m in Montana now and I’m so glad to have the changing seasons like you said, and I don’t think I could give up the mountains, but I think it’s time to book a trip back to visit ❤

  • @fuzzydragons
    @fuzzydragons Рік тому

    7:59 the random things you find when cleaning up an art studio, often not art supplies but lost items you have been searching for for months😝 completely understand how you feel after the car accident. PTSD can really effect things (not saying you have PTSD, it can be one reason why people avoid cars)

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому +1

      yesss to the lost items!! and omg ur right. and honesttlyyyy... i might have it because being in a car can be super triggering for me T_T

    • @fuzzydragons
      @fuzzydragons Рік тому

      It's worth talking to someone about it, people can develop PTSD if feeling threatened or in fear for your life. Exposure therapy and talk therapy can help a lot.

  • @augustatkinsonillustration5341

    I'm so glad you're moving back to New York

  • @noemilion5569
    @noemilion5569 Рік тому +7

    Totally get your reason to move back to a walkable city. I lived in Korea for 5 years and loved being able to walk every where and just having everything so close. I moved back home a couple of months ago and I don’t drive (driving is so scary to me) so it has been soooo hard to adjust to being back even though I love seeing my family everyday. Relate so much to wanting to hang out with friends but not wanting to depend on people. Hope this move is everything you wish for.

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому

      thank you so much for your comment!!! omg cities in east asia are like next level walkable :') I miss the transit in Taiwan and Japan!! & yes why the heck is driving so scary I hate it!!! Sending u sooo much love because all of this is so relatable. Hope your situation improves and you acclimate to your new situation soon

  • @Leavesandwool
    @Leavesandwool Рік тому

    Duuude, I'm also embarking on a move back to the east coast this year. Originally from ATL and moved to WA. Not in a city anymore and I'm not moving back home, but there's something so special about the east coast. I've been gone for about six years and I can't wait to be back around the specific autumn smell. Halloween just isn't the same over heeeeere lol.

  • @yueillustration
    @yueillustration Рік тому +2

    I totally feel you on the walkable city part. I‘m from Germany so the cities are walkable by default and I couldn’t imagine having to drive everywhere I wanna go. I‘m 24 and never owned a car bc it’s more unpractical than useful here. I feel so energized and independent when I‘m outside, I also don’t like driving so I definitely relate to you. I hope it brings you the quality of life you are hoping for 💐

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому +2

      omg I got to spend around two weeks in Germany when I was in college and loved it SO much. I was in Berlin and Stuttgart and loved all the transit and how easy it was to get around!!! Also all the community centered streets/city planning just made me feel really good. The feeling of walking around outside on your own is SUCH a energizing and fun experience :') and thank you!!!

    • @yueillustration
      @yueillustration Рік тому

      @@MeganWangart omg so cool glad you enjoyed it! 💕I love Berlin as well I‘m from Darmstadt it’s near Frankfurt and pretty close to Stuttgart 😊 If you ever come back to Germany you need to check out Heidelberg, it’s been untouched by the second world war so it looks incredible. Sadly Darmstadt and Frankfurt were destroyed by 98% 😭 wish I had a historical city center.

  • @cyberdaddi
    @cyberdaddi Рік тому

    love this vid! so good to hear that you're making a move (lol) that would help to better your quality of life. super excited to have your presence here in nyc and hope the move goes smoothly!!

  • @CandiWare
    @CandiWare Рік тому

    catching up with videos you have made atm, I feel ya about being away from family I did that right out of animation school for work and it was so hard to be away from them! The next job I got close to Toronto I was so happy to move back home. I also agree about driving, I learned to drive a bit late in life so I'm not the most comfortable with it so living in a very walkable area close to a subway has been so nice. Also I loved just watching you clean up so much fun!

  • @debbiecreter2005
    @debbiecreter2005 Рік тому +4

    Great video! Your relaxed manner and pleasant voice made it extra enjoyable! Good Luck to you in moving back to New York! You provided great reasons for why you are relocating! It took a lot of courage to expand your experience in moving so far away from home after college for awhile, but like many of us realize in time, there’s no place like home! Wishing you the best always!

  • @yeppennydoodles
    @yeppennydoodles Рік тому +1

    AHHHHHH I'm so happy you're moving to my neck of the woods in nyc! Welcome (back?) soon! 🥳

  • @misia.illustrator4840
    @misia.illustrator4840 Рік тому +1

    I completely understand what you mean about the walking thing.
    I’m also 25, and I can’t drive, so my options are either walking or public transport. I used to live in the city, and I could walk EVERYWHERE. I would genuinely prefer walking for 40m+ to a destination than having to catch a bus.
    And I no longer have that since moving to the suburbs - I’m stuck either having to wait for a bus, have it take much longer than friends who are driving to where we’re meeting up, or I have to ask someone to drive me and I feel like a burden.
    I would love for Australia to have more walkable communities, there is absolutely no rhyme or reason to NEEDING to drive just to go to a grocery store or library! Or schools - there’s no easy way for most children to get safely to school, because all of our city planning centres around cars.
    Not having walkable communities fucking sucks.

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому

      Yes this exactly!! Sometimes friends will offer to come fetch me but I feel like a burden and hate asking. There's just so many more obstacles to seeing people and being social when you're in a car centric area.... and I TOTALLY AGREE!!! I was in Europe for a little while and was dumbstruck at how many walkable areas there are!!!

  • @littletinyegg
    @littletinyegg Рік тому +1

    I really like videos like these as well as ur regular studio vlogs. Living in a walkable city is so nice, and being near family is so important, I live far away from my family and miss just seeing them for lunch and not having a week once a year of intense interaction lol so def relate.

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому +1

      Ahh thank you!!! and yes that one week can be.. so much HAHAHA so I'm trying to improve that T_T

  • @gigi_goose13
    @gigi_goose13 Рік тому

    omg your hair looks so cute !!

  • @funky_frog0986
    @funky_frog0986 Рік тому

    honestly, i'm impressed. my room seriously needs to be cleaned and you just cleaned out your studio in like, a day.

  • @HapaBunny
    @HapaBunny Рік тому

    I've dealt with the fear/discomfort of being in cars for many years after a bad accident as a teenager, and I hope you are able to one day get past that feeling. It's not easy, but don't let anyone invalidate your discomfort in the meantime either! Happy (early) return to Brooklyn!!

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому

      thank you!!! this means a lot :') there have definitely been moments where someone's invalidated that feeling for me!! so this is really reassuring, THANK YOU

  • @polivia_ponyo
    @polivia_ponyo Рік тому +3

    Your videos are so comforting 🫶🫧🪷

  • @Lisasplace
    @Lisasplace Рік тому

    i only keep apple boxes if i can stripp them propperly. if that's not the case it's going. If i can remove the carbord inlay i will use them to organize drawers

  • @inniehyun3554
    @inniehyun3554 Рік тому +1

    I hope the move goes smoothly and good!

  • @lunalupe.studio
    @lunalupe.studio Рік тому +3

    This is giving me motivation to finally clean my studio. 🌷

  • @thekyleemadison
    @thekyleemadison Рік тому

    this is so relaxing to watch

  • @strokeofjasmine
    @strokeofjasmine Рік тому +1

    Lovely video, I had this going when I was cleaning my desk area. Also, hope the move goes smoothly.

  • @mxlazarus190
    @mxlazarus190 Рік тому

    I was feeling a little depressed but this video felt like a sincere hug. I love your talking videos :)

  • @mattieleerootandpine
    @mattieleerootandpine Рік тому

    I did the same thing! Sort of. When I was 23 I moved to San Francisco from Pennsylvania. almost 10 years later, I moved back to north western PA. I do miss going from walkable to not walkable. Missing the seasons was HUGE for me, too. It's been so wonderful being back in that. Have a great move!

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому

      I didn't realize how wonderful seasons are!! Especially growing up with them to not having them anymore it's really made me appreciate it in a new way!! Also so happy for you!! & thank you so much!

  • @MZBrass
    @MZBrass Рік тому

    Layton tunesss 🎉🎉

  • @PeppermintPlays
    @PeppermintPlays Рік тому

    This video 100% inspired me to clean my own studio lol so thank you It needs it!

  • @fraffee
    @fraffee Рік тому

    Happy for you and this move, Megan :) Thank you for sharing your life with us - we treasure your time.

  • @inoriya
    @inoriya Рік тому

    Me too! My city is so hard to walk around but I really don't drive so i am also having really hard time to get around by walking. Definitely can understand the part you don't want to ask Robert to fetch cuz that is just not for long term... Walkable City is so luxurious!! So many benefits tho

  • @AbbieHobbsArt
    @AbbieHobbsArt Рік тому

    This felt so cosy and like i just got to hang out and talk with a friend for a while 🥰 Best of luck with your move when it comes! 💙

  • @renmcg12
    @renmcg12 Рік тому +1

    Watching while packing up to move out of LA this weekend 💕

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому +1

      omgggg best of luck with the move!! U GOT THIS

    • @renmcg12
      @renmcg12 Рік тому

      @@MeganWangart thank you, so do you!! go us and moving to more accessible cities 💕 (heading to Chicago myself!)

  • @pawjr97
    @pawjr97 Рік тому

    Watched while folding zines, loved the relaxed vibe of this one 🫶 sending all the luck with the move!

  • @Gianna-Isis
    @Gianna-Isis Рік тому

    such a good vid. new yorker so love you hear it!

  • @ellynbroderick3395
    @ellynbroderick3395 Рік тому

    I use my apple boxes as drawer dividers! sometimes i wrap them in cute paper to make em cuter :)

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому

      waaaait this is so big brained i need to try this

  • @annoyingslippers
    @annoyingslippers Рік тому

    I totally understand wanting to live somewhere walkable! I was in a bad car accident as a kid and as a result, I have WAY too much anxiety to drive and don’t have my license and I just turned 30. I’m thankful to live in an area with okay transit and everything I could need is walkable. I was miserable when my husband and I stayed for a week with his parents and they live in a huge suburban community. 30 mins walk just to get out of the housing area was horrible! I can’t imagine LA traffic. Seattle traffic can be bad, but LA seems next level.

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому

      agh!! sending love to you!!! that sounds like a really traumatic experience :'( LA IS next level haha, I often feel like East/West LA are just two different places, because going from one side to another can take hours depending on what time of day it is!!

  • @ithildin_arts
    @ithildin_arts Рік тому

    When I moved I didn't realize I kept each switch box lol I have 10 soon to be 11.

  • @SergioPotes-r2q
    @SergioPotes-r2q Рік тому

    I love the Mr. Nook

  • @angelicdoll777
    @angelicdoll777 Рік тому +1

    Hellooo Megan !! < 3 I hope the move goes smoothly
    Love your vids!!

  • @maxonrylee
    @maxonrylee Рік тому

    Happy for you✨

  • @KatieMai
    @KatieMai Рік тому

    AWH 5 mins in TY for the lil shout

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому

      MWAH ILY KATIE let me come to philly and follow you around for a day >:)

  • @ummmheather
    @ummmheather Рік тому

    You made me feel better about my random boxes and drawers of art & art supplies.. and one random snorlax sock 😂 oh and I’m also moving this next week 🥵
    I lived in LA for seven years and I’m happy I got to live there in my 20’s 😌 but I’m so happy you’re going back to New York! The seasons and family brought me back to the Midwest so I totally get it 🥰 Can’t wait to see your adventures continue 🥹🩵💜💚🩷🧡

  • @jessmac58
    @jessmac58 Рік тому

    Im moving back to Queens, NYC after 3 years in Austin, TX. All of your reasons for moving back are valid and I feel them so deeply, esp driving. 3 years of wfh in a car centric city has destroyed my independence 😢 plus I'm paying nyc prices here in atx with none of the nyc quality of life and community benefits.

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому +1

      yesss exactly!!! I feel the same way HAHA paying NYC prices but none of the city life benefits!!!! T_T

  • @deborahmeyers551
    @deborahmeyers551 Рік тому

    Soooooo inspired me Megan xx❤

  • @friesfairy
    @friesfairy Рік тому

    i understand you 10000%, i moved to another country 6 years ago but i lived here with with my mom, and i was going back to my country and dad and friends (and my cat😂) only once every 5-6 months for a week or two; over a year ago two days before shit happened in my country my dad came to visit me for a couple of days…and stayed here for obvious safety reasons. and for about a year almost every week we hang out together, or meet for a lunch. and now i don’t know what i’ll do if i move to another city because nothing can replace the family and time we spend together🤍🥹

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому +1

      awww sending love to you!!! This is super relatable. I'm glad you can spend time with them now!!

    • @friesfairy
      @friesfairy Рік тому

      @@MeganWangart thank you, wish you the same soon🥹

  • @ccsartcafe
    @ccsartcafe Рік тому

    so excited for you to come back to new york AHHHH let's grab coffee / boba / ice cream / yummy things when you're moved in and settled!! i'll trek to brooklyn for u!!

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому +1

      ILY!!! Yes we must hang out!! I will trek up for you too

  • @mackydeebs6345
    @mackydeebs6345 Рік тому

    hehehe i loved the chatty vibes at the end I assume all three of your boys will be going with you? maybe a moving vlog in the future? so excited to see you grow thruu this process

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому +1

      yess!! the studiomeggy fam will be moving together hahah

    • @mackydeebs6345
      @mackydeebs6345 Рік тому

      @@MeganWangart ekkkk! thx for the reply happy news hehe ☺️✨

  • @stasiaholl
    @stasiaholl Рік тому

    something about the heftiness of apple boxes makes me think i have to keep them forever :x i literally just threw all mine out last week coz my partner was like YOU DONT NEED THEM

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому

      i knowww its like.. will I ever receive such a high quality box again in my life??

  • @dianacreatez
    @dianacreatez Рік тому

    LMFAO the random cat filters from their water fountain was way WAYYYY too specifically relatable

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому

      LOL I don't even remember stashing them there, it's like past me was like 'figure this out'

  • @violettenaturals
    @violettenaturals Рік тому +1

    I totally understand using the video as way to make yourself clean, lol! Is robert going to be moving with you? Hope the move goes really smoothly!

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому +1

      yup!! we're moving together :) and thank you!!!

  • @brittanysalzone
    @brittanysalzone Рік тому

    Lovely video! I love watching decluttering videos, haha. Also! Hope your move goes well! I don't know how you are making that big move again! I hate moving across multiple states. But I always enjoy setting things up for the first time in a new space. It gives me an opportunity to make my space more functional and make sure what I'm keeping has a purpose! I hope you enjoy setting up your new space too!

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому +1

      HAHAH I don't know either. The first time coming here was super easy because I didn't have any furniture, but this time will be a lot harder. BUT I'm hiring movers to make my life a million times easier!! My hope is after this move I won't move anymore for a very very long time haha. Thank you sm Brittany!! I'm excited to set up a new space as well :)

  • @discoveringj7926
    @discoveringj7926 Рік тому

    I definitely keep all my Apple boxes as well. Lol I just can’t part with them

  • @boodoesart4872
    @boodoesart4872 Рік тому

    23 minutes ago :))))) I love you and your art so much!!! you are truly so amazing.

  • @beanzburg888
    @beanzburg888 Рік тому +1

    Wow I was about to not declutter my studio but then I saw this and was like maybe I should HAHA

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому

      HAHAH get rid of ur dried paint tubes >:)

  • @aimeecreative
    @aimeecreative Рік тому

    Taking a day for just drawers is genius!! My drawers are the same way 😂 congrats on your decisions both moving to l.a and back! I hope there’s a moving vloggg!! I LOVE moving vlogs! 😅
    Odd question…your monstera..what is that pole in the middle called and where can I get one? ❤

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому +1

      It's called a coco coir pole?? i think?? they have moss poles but I'm pretty sure my pole is dead and this is made of something else. I got mine off of amazon!

    • @aimeecreative
      @aimeecreative Рік тому

      @@MeganWangart thank youuuu! ❤️

  • @annaleoncio
    @annaleoncio Рік тому

    Loved this video and I totally agree about wanting a walkable community! I’m from LA but went to college in the DMV area and while I’ll love LA forever the car centric infrastructure is really so annoying and not ideal long term. Good luck with your move and looking forward to your New York videos!!! 💛💛💛

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому

      Yes I totally agree!!!! not ideal for me long term. I know so many LA natives who are so good at driving and navigating the traffic and get around just fine.. but I just can't do that hahaha, and thank you !!!!

  • @javabeanstudio
    @javabeanstudio Рік тому

    I'm still hoarding my Pikachu happy meal box too lmao. I loved seeing yours in the background because it made me feel less silly about keeping mine. xD

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому

      awwww haha, well if its any consolation robert is keeping it so I will probably have this box with me for the rest of my life!! We actually went to McDonalds JUST for the box. The people at the drive through just handed it us it with no food inside. hahahaha

    • @javabeanstudio
      @javabeanstudio Рік тому

      @@MeganWangart I went just for the box too lmaooo. But I did purchase the happy meal for my 32-year-old self to get it. ahaha

  • @pao_hola
    @pao_hola Рік тому +1

    Idk if this was asked already but are you moving to New York with Robert and your kitties? Or is it just going to be you? :o

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому +1

      Robert and the kitties are coming with me! We’re all moving together :)

    • @pao_hola
      @pao_hola Рік тому

      @@MeganWangart ahhh so glad! Cosmo and Rover are gonna be city bois haha. Goodluck on your move! 🫶🏼

  • @evmatstudio
    @evmatstudio Рік тому +1

    The death grip apple boxes have on us is real.

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому

      FOR REAL!!! why do i have my iphone 5 box from 2016 still.. WHY T_T

    • @lethyguaimare
      @lethyguaimare Рік тому

      The only reason I keep my electronics boxes is to sell them later in the future to get a newer version

  • @ashrickettsstudio
    @ashrickettsstudio Рік тому

    Maybe its just me, but I watch content for the person and to see them, whatever they happen to be doing. The format of the video doesn't even really register to me. Even if the format and content is wildly different video to video, there's always consistency to me in that its the same creator, so I enjoy it anyway. Does that make sense?

  • @DannyBrito
    @DannyBrito Рік тому +1

    watching this made me finally throw out my airpods box, like why do i still have this box?

  • @lethyguaimare
    @lethyguaimare Рік тому

    Didn’t you guys just bought that apartment? Or am I mistaking you with other people?

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому

      not us! I moved in here a year ago and we definitely rent HAHA I wish I bought an apartment xD

  • @fioandturnip
    @fioandturnip Рік тому +1

    i love this video!!! ⭐️ i watch your videos while i make art / do admin for my own shop and it’s like having an artist buddy hanging out with me 🤍

  • @taylorcognato
    @taylorcognato Рік тому

    Loved this video!!! Would love to see more of these chatty videos and studio vlogs, or anything you would organically like to show! ❤

    • @taylorcognato
      @taylorcognato Рік тому

      Also loved the organization/declutter content

  • @Marstarr
    @Marstarr Рік тому

    We just bought our first house together and I’ve been packing as well. I finally decided to release all the Apple boxes that I didn’t curate to use for packing small items like jewelry and washi (several decades worth 🫢). I was terrified that someone on the street would open the recycling bin and decide to raid my house for the electronics!
    As a former Californian now living in the Northwest I feel you on losing seasons and for some of us, the California dream is a paragraph in our lives rather than the rest of the novel.
    I’m so glad you took the chance on this adventure in your life and can’t wait to see the unpacking at the other end!

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому

      Omg, Congrats!!!! That's so amazing, I hope the move is going well and you settle in well too!! And wow, that's such a poetic + lovely way of putting it!! It's definitely been a sweet chapter but I'm ready to for the next thing :')

  • @Maddie.d326
    @Maddie.d326 Рік тому

    I love videos like these. Makes me wanna organize my desk too! Car accidents are very scary, so I totally get the reason for moving. Moving to a walking city will be so great for ya! I've always wanted to live in a small, walkable town. Also, what is Claudia's @? Her little cards are very cute

    • @MeganWangart
      @MeganWangart  Рік тому +1

      It’s @helloclaudiiia on IG! And thank you so much 💓

    • @Maddie.d326
      @Maddie.d326 Рік тому

      @@MeganWangart Ty! And yes of course! ❤️