I took some of my mom's clothes to Jobs plus .( These must be complete outfits and on hangers. ) Jobs plus takes these clothes and donates them to women that are going out to the work force looking for jobs for the first time that have been through tough situations,etc . This really helps when you have interviews and such. Having to come up with the money for new outfits when first starting out or over is out of the question because money is needed for bills,rent ,food and children. Some clothes went to a women's shelter and the rest went to Goodwill. Felt good to help out. Mom had some nice outfits that she did not wear for a long time but untill she was In Hospice she got up and got dressed , it. In a bit of jewelry and always had her lipstick on even though she was blind. I joked with her one day that I could be laying out a plaid shirt with purple polka dot shorts for her to wear and she wouldn't even know it. I miss her so much...
I know the pain of missing your mom. Maybe me died 16 years ago. She had the cutest clothes too but she was so petite so I couldn’t fit into her stuff. We gave all her clothes to her petite friends. ❤️
I lost my son a few years ago, soon after I started buying clothes not because I needed them, but for about 30 seconds I forgot how miserable I was, putting on weight soon after didn’t help either.
I’ve acquired a lot of emotional baggage and one of the side effect is not being able to part with the stuffs (even though I don’t use them or wear them any more), and I realize that it is a form of depression. Believe me, I have all the good intentions to give it away but it is a struggle. When the pile becomes overwhelming, one won’t know where to start, or the indecision is also a road block. Thank you for sharing this video, it gives me motivation when I see such progress.
ATTENTION: This video is for the many people who want to benefit from Theresa’s knowledge and experience organizing. It is NOT about judging whether its right or wrong to own a lot of clothes and accessories. If you are stressed or disgusted with the amount of stuff others accumulate, please dont watch this video. Thank you, Theresa for sharing your time and talent to help us who want to control and organize our blessings. You did a great job!!
I’m there too! Have downsized from 2,400 sf to 1,700 sf, with less closet space. I moved ALL my clothes and shoes over. Some clothes are waiting in the garage for space in the house. I need someone to follow me around and say “you don’t need that!” “Just how many do you really need?” “LET IT GO!”
The closet does look a lot better however just a little food for thought. It might have been better to organize the hanging clothes by color that way it's easier to find the red top in the red section as opposed to looking all around seeing red everywhere. Another tip its good to invest in velvet hangers. (Target 25 for $10) Your clothes keep their shape better than wire hangers and plastic which leaves bumps or imprints in you clothes especially knit items.
Yes! I sort by tops,sleeveless to long sleeve. Then blazers ,all color sorted , then vests and dresses. Then jeans, light to dark. By the way, Costco has velvet hangers 50 for under $15. Also, I use pool noodles in my boots so they will stand up. Old fashion clothes pins holds the boots together. My problem is I hate to part with my clothes so my closest is STILL stuffed!
I think she did a great job💜I do the Color code/organizng w/my clothes as well. Stuffing the purses w/tissue paper helps them hold shape & "stand" better, also Pool Noodles cut to length of Boot shaft😉.
She's a shopper, that's for sure! 😉 Nice organizing though! Just a thought...as I've grown older, I feel so much peace in not being the consumer I was in my 20s. Looking back, I wish I would NOT have bought so much "stuff." I could have saved so much money for my later years in retirement. I could have a brand new car now, decades later (single parent on a public school teacher's salary). I also want to help the environment and not leave such a big footprint of pollution now. I own 3 purses. That's it--a fancy elegant one, a daily-use one, and a cool leather Boho one. I own 3 pairs of boots, 1 pair of sneakers, 2 beachy flip flops, 1 nice pair of dressy sandals, 2 pairs of house slip-ons, 1 pair of fancy black high heels, and 1 pair of black ballerina flats suitable for many occasions. I have enough. If I ever need special shoes for a wedding or something, I figure I can get them as needed, but no more buying on a whim and having 100 shoes I never wear (the much younger me--LOL). But that's just me nowadays. I'd rather spend my money in other ways now...not on acquiring things I don't really need. But definitely am not knocking others' lifestyles. To each her own.🌺😁👍🏾🌺
I couldn't agree with you more, you are wise! I literally have stopped buying. If I absolutely need something because it's worn or doesn't fit, I will by. I'd rather spend in things for my home or experiences. We have enough.
I to have learned after getting older and losing everything in a flood how to prioritize.Losing all my nice stuff put me in a different place in my life. Call it crazy if u want but I really miss my all of beautiful things but I had stuff for days. Far too much stuff for 1 person in 1 life time. Now when i think about all the money wasted that i'm so drying in need of now. Somebody kick me, kick me 2 or 3 times. Didn't think about tomorrow, which is today. I keep saying i wish i could turn back time and not preparing for retirement. Oh my GOD. Now what?Having to work till i leave this earth is so not a good feeling. Trust and believe. NOT GOOD and NOT HAPPY. Leave all those shoes, purses and whatever in the store, u do not need all those things and put that money up for your later life. REALLY!!
Thanks Mariela, wish I'd been as smart as the kids today with the information and tools they have to learn with. (This statement is not meant for everyone.) before u guys go out on me. U all know how ya'll do it.😏😏🤔
Everyone is different. I would never presume to judge. If she loves it and wants it, then keep it. She obviously has the space. And 4 seasons require a variety of clothing. People collect different things.You wouldn’t believe the amount of yarn that knitters collect!
Yes!!! Way too many clothes. And I don’t consider myself a minimalist by no means but how do you find something to wear when you have so much to go thru?
@@alexgamez24 i think it is a great way to get through ones clothes season by season, get rid of stuff one does not LOVE, have great access to the season clothes one needs with no distraction .
Tip for your boots: to keep their shape, try dollar tree pool noodles. Use a bread knife to cut them to perfect size. It will keep your boots in good shape and minimize the creasing. Stay safe and be blessed 🙂
The dollar tree pool noodle and a boot clip to keep them together is fabulous. Boot clips from Amazon you can’t go wrong they also hang if you like to hang them.
When I first moved into my own house this happened to me too. The builders had to put a second set of anchors in near the first set. It’s been great ever since. I also downsized my clothes just to be safe. Lol. ❤️
@TheDel1lah I was guilty of owning that many shoes also! Although I still love them, my number is way less now. Everyone finds their path in their own time/way. It's for them to work out when it's their time.
@@kktheonlyonestephens5097 Suggestion: do it gradually. If you have 100 pairs let's say, decide on the number of pairs you want to keep for time being (75 maybe ?) Once you become comfortable with the idea of decluttering, you'll want to eliminate more in the future. You just have to be careful not to fill up your closet again. Whenever I buy a new pair, an old one has to go out.
I almost stopped watching. It was overwhelming how much stuff she had. Been there before but now I keep it simple. Perhaps she’ll decide that one day, or not! But good for her for getting organized! Great job!
We didn’t scale down. We organized what she had so she could see what she had to work with. She has been scaling down on her own since then. This was they way she wanted to do it and it has been a slow process.
I love that you were more focused on making it functional for the client, than making it "asthetic". The end result was still beautiful. But like for example the purse you made it visible for the client instead of just making it look pretty. I hope im making sense. Lol
@@TidyWithTheresa Oh goodness. I thought I had deleted this entry. I realized Theresa was not the person who owned the closet after I made this comment. LOL. So sorry. I did not know Theresa was your daughter though. Live and learn. Please accept my apologies. I meant no harm.
I’m Theresa. My Daughter is Katelyn (the Special Needs girl). The closet owner is my neighbor. Lol. Glad you watched though. Sorry to be so confusing. ❤️
@@TidyWithTheresa Oh, for heaven’s sakes. I was really confused wasn’t I. I did notice that other people commented that they thought Katelyn was the closet owner too. So, misery lives company and, I am glad I wasn’t the only one who got things wrong. I just got more wrong than everyone else, that’s all. 🥴. Thank you for your patience with me and for clearing up my confusion.
There are purse organizers of different sizes you just take it off and put it inside another bag ...otherwise yes it is difficult to change your bag....at last you end wirh the same bag
@@minaflora5661 exactly what I was going to say! This is all pre-pandemic, of course... I would come home and remove my organizer and put my purse away. Now I was ready for the next day! EASY! I never spent a fortune on clothes preferring simple lines and good fabrics. But I would splurge on accessories. I loved shoes and purses and pretty belts. I had a few brands I loved and looked for them on sale. My belts came from Steinmart and only looked expensive. My shoes were mostly Stuart Weitzman and I still have some that are 30 years old and beautiful! Purses were high end Italian that aren’t made any,ore. I have 5 or 6. And I made jewelry. Anyway...now I need to decluttering as I can’t wear my shoes anymore. I’ll be 75 the end of the month. No more heels! Lol and I don’t need all these purses! I guess I’ll try to see online somewhere! Suede Ferragamo purses I bought on sale and used once! Lolol CRAZY!
Me neither! I have three bags, a clear color for summer, a dark color for winter, and the third is a small crossbody for travel, thats it, and I didn't even bought them hahaha
Her problem is small. I have 2 closets so full of clothes, shoes, handbags, wristlets, hats, till one I don't go in one of them because I get frustrated. I have a problem with sales. Just suits for like for church, I have over 40 of just those. I need to count my sweaters and I have numerous coats and I'm thinking of purchasing 2 furs. So I don't think her collections is bad.
I have just as much or more and I wear them. I also donate twice a year. Some things are Summer, some are Winter, some are formal, work stuff, casual stuff, work out stuff. I don’t keep anything that doesn’t fit or fits but I haven’t worn in 4 months. But I love clothes and like to shop. She could easily wear all of that if she is a clothes horse like me,
I suggest talking to Kaitlyn about her posture. Years of that and it will change the shape of her spine, give her back and neck problems. My grandma had to get her neck fused due to bad posture or run the risk of being paralyzed. If her ears do not line up over her shoulders, it's time to take her to the chiro for regular treatments and retrain her to stand and sit up straight.
I noticed that too. I'm better now but in my teens it was bad. I was self conscious about my height. Once everyone started growing taller and catching up I straightened up.
@@howlingwaters2741 who is judging? I'm mentally astute enough to know she is special needs. Doesn't mean she shouldn't get chiropractic care. Special needs kids are usually really good about doing what they are supposed to when they know there is a problem, for example, doctors orders. She is young enough, that if she starts getting care, the damage can be reversed in time. She might need a lot of reminding, but since she spends a lot of time with her mom, it seems, that wouldn't be a problem, as long as her mom stays consistent with it. As someone with scoliosis and has literally taught special needs kids how to run, I'm just pointing it out for the OP to choose to do something about it if she wants to. You'd be surprised how much posture effects your back in time. I see people everyday with such horribly crooked backs cuz of years and years of bad posture compiling on top of itself. It only gets worse unless you do something about it. You can't do something about it unless you're aware of the problem, and bringing awareness is not judging anyone.
Oh dear that’s all I could think of too! If it’s a medical condition I feel so sorry for her but she really really needs a back strap to straighten her shoulders & back or she’ll end up in a permanent metal brace. Also I wonder if she buys the clothes without trying them on then when she gets home she sees how awful they look with her bad posture & is too embarrassed to return them? Please do something with your posture & your self-esteem will soar because your clothes will look beautiful on you, which will remove your need to keep buying all of this excess stuff: shoes bags & clothes to try to help you feel better. See a doctor about your posture & a therapist about your self esteem & clothes hoarding. Good luck 😊 I’ve just read that this dear girl has special needs. My own daughter has cerebral palsy & has a tendency to hoard clothes. Plus I noticed that a lot of her bags, shoes, boots & other things were either very similar or the same colour. It flashed in my mind that this is what my daughter does too. At one stage she had about 8 pairs of black shoes & a million black tops & black dresses; it was ridiculous! She was volunteering in a charity shop & the older ladies would put clothes aside for her which she would buy. Since COVID she’s had quite a lot of clearing out but unfortunately her sister & I have introduced her to online shopping-BIG mistake 😂 She had spare money after her savings & she was bored so I let her go for a while but only on my phone so I could check every purchase & go through why she needed things that might have been too expensive. She’s having so much fun now organising her wardrobe & maintaining her clothes but she’s going crazy because it’s still too dangerous to go out yet (even in beautiful Australia) & of course she wants to wear her new clothes out. I’m glad that’s the only problem she’s got actually (besides her disability). Both of my daughters were never allowed to slouch & neither was I actually. My mother would always say “back straight “ or “don’t slouch”. As a young teen I noticed how the models would stand perfectly straight in the magazines. Maybe this young lady could get some fashion magazines from charity shops & study those for posture & co-ordinating her wardrobe? She obviously loves fashion but she needs some guidance, that’s all. Good luck everyone 😊
I read something recently and watching this reminded me. “All that stuff used to be money.” I have been guilty of over-shopping but that plays in my mind if I see something I want rather than need. Good job!
WOW. I have the same problem. So much stuff. Thousands of dollars just sitting. But, I decided to gift some of my wardrobe. I aso realized that I purchased alot of things during times of depression. I spend alot of time talking to God. Since this is my only vice, I'm trying to get a handle on it. It's not easy. But I'm trying. I like the classics. For 2021. I'm doing a challenge to see how much $$$ I can save. Pray for me.
@Sharone I will! I've been there. I don't have the shopping issue anymore (thanks to therapy AND God), but I still have a problem getting through the stuff to get rid of it, lol. My problem now is: I make jewelry, and I have a hard time keeping myself from online bead shopping addiction. 🤦🏼♀️
I think 🤔😕she came and helped her put a handle on things far as organizing by color she can do that on her own time ..........I would appreciate anyone who came and helped me with my closet great job honey and you stayed in her budget I love it
I've learned this the hard way. Not blaming anyone, as I grew up on whatever my parents could get for us, which was 99% hand me downs. And I think when I started working and earning, I got carried away and just gone way off the tracks. And thanks to reading and watching videos of people's experiences with hoarding and being conscious of the environment, I rethought about everything I buy, especially shoes and clothes. Awesome video and end results..
Way too much stuff. So glad I got rid of 50% of my wardrobe over the past 2 years. One of the best things I did for myself. A smaller wardrobe is a better wardrobe.
I love how much you did to help your friend ,I would have taken down the bottom shelf and pushed the shoe shelf right in under the shelves and then it wouldn’t be sticking out in the way .
My minimalist mind is blowing at how much clothes, shoes, purses etc. she has! 🤯 I could never, but if she’s happy that’s all that matters!! Great job!!
Thanks! Yes, as a Minimalist Wanna Be - these types of organizing are quite a challenge to me as well. I just hope she shops her closet instead of the stores. Maybe after time she will see that she has way more than she really needs. ❤️
The after closet looks like a before. very impractical. how she gonna get to her shoes way up there on the ceiling?? this stuff never works. in a month it’ll look like a hoarders nest again
I agree...It is bad Feng Shui to have your shoes up above your head, in a closet. ..I would have invested in good containers for her purses, ( that breathe) and kept her shoes in the shoe boxes, I labeled all of my shoe boxes, and some even had a photo of the shoes on the front. I also think that not doing some " pre-planning " on paper was not helpful.....better use of the space could have been achieved. Yes, I was a professional housekeeper/ organizer.
This is oddly satisfying. Just a note about the purses on the wire shelves. The shelves can put indentations on the leather on the bottom of the purses where they are sitting in the shelf. Good to put a cushion or solid piece of something on the shelf for the purses to sit on. Great job! The only way I can keep my closet organized is to separate everything by type of item and color code each type. Looks good too. The after is great though! I’ll send this to a friend
That is my method too. I have a small closet and just lost 60 lbs so I have sooooo many clothes in there. Top rack fits bottom doesn’t ! I alway color coordinate! It’s just so much easier to find what I am looking for. She Theresa is we;come to come help organize my closet. It is a wreck right now changing from winter to summer.
@@carolquella257 i agree! I cannot believe she clogged up the front of those ‘purse’ shelves with the shoe rack! Why not move the bottom rack up an inch and put those shelves underneath and the rest of the shoes on those racks.The purses should be above the clothes and the clothes should definitely have been color co-ordinated. Since she had different colored hangers, it would be easy to hang warm clothing on one heavy on another. It may be tider but it certainly isn’t organized.
@@sweettreatsoverload4296 No, it's wasteful - she can't wear that many shoes or carry that many purses - she probably only carries/wear a handful of favorites.
I like to organize my clothes first by item ( pants, blouses , etc. ) and then by color in order of darkest to lightest. That way you know how many of that item you have in the same color scheme.
O.M.G ! that’s more like a shop load of clothes rather than a closet… I’m not judging, I’d just love to help her declutter and pare her collection down !
She could help a bunch of underprivileged people who don't have clothes, shoes and coats fit to wear or money to buy any. I personally have 2 pairs of shoes and maybe 10 outfits and I'm grateful.
my husband complained that I had too many shoes. I have a total of about 8 pairs for all year 'round. My hanging closet is exactly 1.5 meters wide. Every year come Mid Autumn & mid Spring I sort out everything that I DID NOT wear all that previous Summer or Winter season and that stuff goes to good-will/op-shops. If I didn't wear it that past Season, what's the point of putting it away NOT to wear it next Season? Everything else goes into storage for next year. Then I sort out clothes for the coming Winter/Summer season. What still fits me, goes on hangers and into drawers. The rest goes to Good-will/op-Shops. Sorting my clothes in this way leaves me feeling like I'm not hoarding or hanging on to things 'just in case I need it!' I keep the FLOW going - new stuff in, old stuff out. And if I come across something that I like, that's not too expensive, I don't feel guilty about buying it, because if I DON'T WEAR IT, it get's recycled at the end of the Season.
Please tell me cause that's something I have never understood. After awhile you start re buying what you already have especially if your not keeping up with it. Don't get me wrong we all can buy as much as we want. But when my daughter made it to 1,005 bottles of finger nail polish let's go into time out lol.
I have rearranged snd organized what I had but found it so much easier by sorting what I hadn’t worn and would not be wearing again! Her way she put EVERYTHING back but organized! She’s a young girl!
You are amazing. This is the first video ever where the organizer actually organized what the client had rather than removing most of their things. You ma'am are an organizer, those other folk are purgers. By the way, I need both. LOL
She might wish to declutter. Buy now the closet is organised she will be able to see better what she has to make those choices. As you said she's organising not discarding another person's items
I share space.with a family member and this is exactly who she is. Has taken the master closet and everyone of the available spare wardrobes. No longer can squeeze into over 2/3rds of hoard. Cannot let them go, it's a need to have all this stuff. A validation of some sort. I think it's sad that a person's life is dictated by the need to shop.
@@wilmablankenship9196 yes, but, there is an underlining reason. I have learned that having other activities to participate in help refocus where we spend our time & how whe snpennd our money. When priorities shift so do our habits. I am talkinf from personal experience.
Kon Mari method is great EXCEPT the such common home looking super and extra EXPENSIVE pieces she sales! It’s ridiculous!🤬 It’s a complete rip off! These people doing the konmari method should might as well keep waisting their money on things that make them happy 😆
I personally tried KonMari as well and I agree with you. The idea behind it is great, where you see everything in one category so you know you may have too much, but getting through the order was a pain. I like this he combination of Konmari and old fashioned decluttering.
In this case, the KON MARI method would be overwhelming with the amount of stuff she has. Taking everything out of the closet at once would be a monumental task; it would be easier to do it in sections, shoes one day, bags another day, t-shirts etc. Subdivide. She obviously likes fashion so i would imagine that she likes to add new pieces all the time. Apply the one in, one out rule to keep the clutter under control. Decluttering is an ongoing process anyway.
@@elviragomez5703 spending their money on things that make them happy? People who buy this much suff are not showing signs of beng happy. This is clearly a sign of hidden, secret, camoflaged unhappiness. The eleohant in the closet. A very extreme addiction and "excuses". Actual genuine happiness does not show up like this.
You did a great job helping her reorganize. Honestly, watching this was giving me anxiety - and I am not usually an anxious person. There was just SO much of everything!
I love that you didn’t just throw away all her stuff. So often you see these kind of makeovers and there is like half of the stuff left at the end. The amount of money she probably spent on all that alone is reason enough to organize rather than toss! This also shows that it’s possible to have a nice space even when you have a lot!
Watching this makes me want to go declutter my closet, but I have nothing to declutter 😆 I only own 40 clothing pieces and 11 pairs of shoes for all 4 seasons....but I love watching closet declutter!!
@@k9fouroneone it’s not wasteful if you actually use it! I have a bigger closet than most people but I go through all my clothes cause I live an active life and I love dressing up! If I’m not using it or it doesn’t fit, it’s out!
Theresa, the best part of this video, is the respect you show to your friend and homeowner, and to her possessions. I'm sure she appreciated it allot as well. We are so quick to judge on the amount of things that people have, but who are we to judge and know someone's journey.. I too went haywire with shoes and clothes at 1 time, and I'm still trying to get it under control for the space that I have, and my budget. This is a motivation for me as well, to relook at my space and declutter, as that is my plan for this weekend anyway. So to start it off with this video, has just been great. Well done involving your daughter and being patient with her, it's beautiful being words. Keep up the awesome work.. Much love
I’ve done that and been amazed at how much nicer they look and how much easier to see what I actually have! I have used lots of different packing materials not just tissue.
Great job! I was overwhelmed just watching you and Katelyn sort through all of the clothes / shoes. At the beginning of the video I thought Katelyn was the owner of all the clothes & shoes. 😂 You’re a great friend...Good luck building you channel.
Oh if I could put all of my stuff in one spot, I would probably have just about the same LOL. I work retail so I love to shop at the store I work at. I basically have a glam room, which is an old bedroom that I turned into my everything room, the closet in the guest room and pretty much have taken over the closet downstairs where the coats goAnd people think it’s funny that I probably on at least 12 denim jackets LOL
I can see how thrifting could tempt you into buying more and more.... it’s like a one off item so you have to get it there and then. I don’t go thrifting, probably best I don’t 😆
@@Fashioncarnage81 I used to work at a discount store for 14 years and lord knows everyday I used to come home with bags. 🤣🤣🤣 I miss that place.........Sometimes!
i dream of that closet size!!! Love a mother/daughter duo in these videos! Would love to give her a closet makeover just so that she can have easier access to her pants! pants can be so difficult!!!
You can buy really nice clothes at resale shops. Clothes do not have to cost a lot. if you’re like me and you never throw things away because i loved it when i bought it, it does add up. I appreciate this video on how to organize. What a wonderful friend! I NEVER say. “I dont have anything to wear”. Its so much fun to have choices! Thank you for the video.
@@Jan-2020 If you go to their website and just type "shoe box" you'll see it. You can buy them in bulk 5/$10.95 or 20/$39.99. I just bought a box of 20 last fall and I absolutely love them! The lids stay on well, too. It's the best shoe box I've tried so far and it's affordable. Here's a link: www.containerstore.com/s/our-shoe-box-cases/d?q=shoe+box&productId=11009257
JANUARY 1st CHALLENGE! Take everything and turn hanger hooks facing out. Do the same with folded items, turn backwards. When you wear an article turn hook around towards wall. At the end of the year you’ll see just how many items you actually wear. It’s very eye-opening.
I used to hunt for the "naked hangers". I cured my problem. When I take clothing off a hanger to wear, I hang all of them in one spot, so when I get my laundry washed, I can grab the hangers and hang them right back up.
I always put the hangers that I just took my clothes off and put them at the front of the closet on the left side. That way all my hangers are ready to use for clean clothes out of the laundry.
Amazing job , this must have taken hours! What I like to do is organize by style so all jackets together, sweaters together etc & then color group them together in that category. Also I use similar hangers for each category so all my black hangers in pants , white hangers in tops etc.. to make it more visually appealing . Just a suggestion :) this is the first video I watch & immediately subscribed! Thanks for sharing!
Never thought of that. Great idea. I hope you don't mind me pinching. Have a little bit of eye problem. After shower sometimes, don't put them straight on and I spend forever trying to see what is what lol. Sounds so easy when you said it. Colour hangers are the way to go I think🇦🇺🕊💚🥂🍾
I would be in heaven helping you. I loved that you used your friends own systems and did not just cull everything. Depending on how life is going. There are many reasons to keep things. At one stage I needed factory work clothes, casual, casual dress and some corporate ones too. I do live in a temperate climate, but if I lived somewhere like Colorado. I would definitely need Summer/Winter items too. I have one friend who has experienced a dramatic change in income. She has saved most of her expensive/ quality items because there is no way she can replace them now. Again. Glad to see you working with where your friend is at and not just where YOU think. You are good at this. Great job. Then there are special and or expensive items that you keep because they are important. Like my wedding dress.
Thank you for this comment. You have made me feel valued and you have been understanding of my friend’s situation. I would love more viewers like you. ❤️
I used to have about 100 pairs of shoes and I had over 200 high end business suits. Now, I'm out of the professional world, and I'm happily down to 2 pairs of sandals, 2 pairs of sneakers, 2 pairs of leather boots, one pair of winter boots, and 2 coats. I cut my wardrobe down to a week's worth of summer and winter outfits. It feels fabulous to get rid of all the "stuff". I feel so much "stuff" does nothing but weigh me down. Good job with the organization. If she'd only pare down to about 30% of what she has!
Sorting by color doesn't make much sence. Items that serve the same purpose are much more functional. Blouses for work grouped together, party dresses together, casual wear ect.
My mother had a Kirby, she bought it at our State Fair in the early 70’s, sooooo heavy. In the 2000’s she would call me to come over and put the belt on or replace it. 😩😩😩 I miss her 😇
Shoes and bags spoil if you don’t use them. I learnt that lesson the hard way having had to throw a few away even though I hardly wore them. Best to keep it to a few and use them well 😁
I would remove the wire shelves and use rods and wood shelves. With that much closet space so much can be done. Like double hanging rods..more shelves..maybe even some built in drawers
Yah, I also think there's too much of everything BUT it' her life, her money, and her decisions to make. She may think that I'm throwing away money and health if she sees me drinking beer...
The first non judgmental comment I find , & love! Yes it would be nice for the homeowner to Marie Kondo or something , however it’s her stuff & her money!!! What if she’s saving to move to a bigger house with a bigger closet? 🤷🏻♀️ we don’t know the situation!
Donating to a homeless shelter would be a great start and a blessing to others
How surprised we'd u be to know that most of them make h out clothes in that box , only for trash men to take
I took some of my mom's clothes to Jobs plus .( These must be complete outfits and on hangers. ) Jobs plus takes these clothes and donates them to women that are going out to the work force looking for jobs for the first time that have been through tough situations,etc . This really helps when you have interviews and such. Having to come up with the money for new outfits when first starting out or over is out of the question because money is needed for bills,rent ,food and children. Some clothes went to a women's shelter and the rest went to Goodwill. Felt good to help out. Mom had some nice outfits that she did not wear for a long time but untill she was In Hospice she got up and got dressed , it. In a bit of jewelry and always had her lipstick on even though she was blind. I joked with her one day that I could be laying out a plaid shirt with purple polka dot shorts for her to wear and she wouldn't even know it. I miss her so much...
I know the pain of missing your mom. Maybe me died 16 years ago. She had the cutest clothes too but she was so petite so I couldn’t fit into her stuff. We gave all her clothes to her petite friends. ❤️
I would of thow everthing away 🤣🤣🤣 I wish I had a friend like u😉
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When I was depressed I bought alot of stuff. It took me 8 years to part with my stuff, most items never used. It's a struggle to find happiness.
This is exactly what I did for years but God has healed me of my depression too. Thank you for sharing God bless you ♥️💪🏻
I lost my son a few years ago, soon after I started buying clothes not because I needed them, but for about 30 seconds I forgot how miserable I was, putting on weight soon after didn’t help either.
Yup, I do this as well. Trying to find happiness outside of material things.
I’ve acquired a lot of emotional baggage and one of the side effect is not being able to part with the stuffs (even though I don’t use them or wear them any more), and I realize that it is a form of depression. Believe me, I have all the good intentions to give it away but it is a struggle. When the pile becomes overwhelming, one won’t know where to start, or the indecision is also a road block. Thank you for sharing this video, it gives me motivation when I see such progress.
Donating a quarter of those shoes and clothes would make a difference
I was thinking about three quarters.
ATTENTION: This video is for the many people who want to benefit from Theresa’s knowledge and experience organizing. It is NOT about judging whether its right or wrong to own a lot of clothes and accessories. If you are stressed or disgusted with the amount of stuff others accumulate, please dont watch this video.
Thank you, Theresa for sharing your time and talent to help us who want to control and organize our blessings. You did a great job!!
Thank you so much. ❤️
I am older so I am downsizing and therefore donating. A lot of the things still have the price tags on them. A person just doesn’t need so much stuff.
I am 62, and just sent out 6-7 bags to Thredup to sell, and 1-2 bags for the Salvation Army. It feels so good !
Did you sell or donate with ThredUP? I’m wondering how you felt about their process.
I’m there too! Have downsized from 2,400 sf to 1,700 sf, with less closet space. I moved ALL my clothes and shoes over. Some clothes are waiting in the garage for space in the house. I need someone to follow me around and say “you don’t need that!” “Just how many do you really need?” “LET IT GO!”
Your right. I end up usually wearing the same clothes, but I trouble getting rid of anything.🤷🤦
This much clothes and stuff, stresses me out actually 😳😳
The closet does look a lot better however just a little food for thought. It might have been better to organize the hanging clothes by color that way it's easier to find the red top in the red section as opposed to looking all around seeing red everywhere. Another tip its good to invest in velvet hangers. (Target 25 for $10) Your clothes keep their shape better than wire hangers and plastic which leaves bumps or imprints in you clothes especially knit items.
I know right I'm sitting here shouting rainbow order rainbow order!!!
Guys, me too! At least dark to light if colour separation is too much.
Yes! I sort by tops,sleeveless to long sleeve. Then blazers ,all color sorted , then vests and dresses. Then jeans, light to dark. By the way, Costco has velvet hangers 50 for under $15. Also, I use pool noodles in my boots so they will stand up. Old fashion clothes pins holds the boots together. My problem is I hate to part with my clothes so my closest is STILL stuffed!
@@marciarayne9269 I agree on sorting things from no sleeves and short sleeves quarter sleeves long sleeves it makes it so much easier to find things
I think she did a great job💜I do the Color code/organizng w/my clothes as well. Stuffing the purses w/tissue paper helps them hold shape & "stand" better, also Pool Noodles cut to length of Boot shaft😉.
She's a shopper, that's for sure! 😉 Nice organizing though! Just a thought...as I've grown older, I feel so much peace in not being the consumer I was in my 20s. Looking back, I wish I would NOT have bought so much "stuff." I could have saved so much money for my later years in retirement. I could have a brand new car now, decades later (single parent on a public school teacher's salary). I also want to help the environment and not leave such a big footprint of pollution now. I own 3 purses. That's it--a fancy elegant one, a daily-use one, and a cool leather Boho one.
I own 3 pairs of boots, 1 pair of sneakers, 2 beachy flip flops, 1 nice pair of dressy sandals, 2 pairs of house slip-ons, 1 pair of fancy black high heels, and 1 pair of black ballerina flats suitable for many occasions.
I have enough.
If I ever need special shoes for a wedding or something, I figure I can get them as needed, but no more buying on a whim and having 100 shoes I never wear (the much younger me--LOL).
But that's just me nowadays. I'd rather spend my money in other ways now...not on acquiring things I don't really need. But definitely am not knocking others' lifestyles.
To each her own.🌺😁👍🏾🌺
I couldn't agree with you more, you are wise! I literally have stopped buying. If I absolutely need something because it's worn or doesn't fit, I will by. I'd rather spend in things for my home or experiences. We have enough.
I to have learned after getting older and losing everything in a flood how to prioritize.Losing all my nice stuff put me in a different place in my life. Call it crazy if u want but I really miss my all of beautiful things but I had stuff for days. Far too much stuff for 1 person in 1 life time. Now when i think about all the money wasted that i'm so drying in need of now. Somebody kick me, kick me 2 or 3 times. Didn't think about tomorrow, which is today. I keep saying i wish i could turn back time and not preparing for retirement. Oh my GOD. Now what?Having to work till i leave this earth is so not a good feeling. Trust and believe. NOT GOOD and NOT HAPPY. Leave all those shoes, purses and whatever in the store, u do not need all those things and put that money up for your later life. REALLY!!
I agree with you so much 🥰
Thanks Mariela, wish I'd been as smart as the kids today with the information and tools they have to learn with. (This statement is not meant for everyone.) before u guys go out on me. U all know how ya'll do it.😏😏🤔
I agree!!
She has an obscene amount of clothes and shoes and bags! There is no way she can wear everything. Donate, donate donate!
I whole heartedly agree!!!😱
Everyone is different. I would never presume to judge. If she loves it and wants it, then keep it. She obviously has the space. And 4 seasons require a variety of clothing. People collect different things.You wouldn’t believe the amount of yarn that knitters collect!
Yes!!! Way too many clothes. And I don’t consider myself a minimalist by no means but how do you find something to wear when you have so much to go thru?
I absolutely agree!
… this kind of gave me anxiety tbh.
I wish my closet was this big, I have to switch my clothes out by season
I do that too, it works very well for me.
@@alexgamez24 i think it is a great way to get through ones clothes season by season, get rid of stuff one does not LOVE, have great access to the season clothes one needs with no distraction .
Tip for your boots: to keep their shape, try dollar tree pool noodles. Use a bread knife to cut them to perfect size. It will keep your boots in good shape and minimize the creasing. Stay safe and be blessed 🙂
I’ve been doing this for years, and you can cut the noodles to exactly fit the boot shafts. They work great. Also keep the boots from falling over.
One of my most favorite dollar tree hacks!
What a great idea
A rolled up magazine us good for keeping boots upright.
The dollar tree pool noodle and a boot clip to keep them together is fabulous. Boot clips from Amazon you can’t go wrong they also hang if you like to hang them.
I am surprised that those racks were not pulling off the wall!
My brand new rack fell off the wall. Probably because the hooks were made of plastic.
When I first moved into my own house this happened to me too. The builders had to put a second set of anchors in near the first set. It’s been great ever since. I also downsized my clothes just to be safe. Lol. ❤️
I had less on the hangers and in the middle of the night Crack of the wall it came
My rack actually came off the wall
It is more fun to help someone else organize than to do our own closets (alone)!
I confess I was in the 300+ shoe game. Now I’m in the under 10 pair of shoes. We all evolve and eventually dissolve. You’re a wonderful friend. 😁😉
Thank you!
How did u do it? I feel "trapped" by the # of shoes I own? It takes hours to decide
I love organizing. It is easier when purging is done first to be sure.
@TheDel1lah I was guilty of owning that many shoes also! Although I still love them, my number is way less now. Everyone finds their path in their own time/way. It's for them to work out when it's their time.
@@kktheonlyonestephens5097 Suggestion: do it gradually. If you have 100 pairs let's say, decide on the number of pairs you want to keep for time being (75 maybe ?) Once you become comfortable with the idea of decluttering, you'll want to eliminate more in the future. You just have to be careful not to fill up your closet again. Whenever I buy a new pair, an old one has to go out.
I almost stopped watching. It was overwhelming how much stuff she had. Been there before but now I keep it simple. Perhaps she’ll decide that one day, or not! But good for her for getting organized! Great job!
Thanks! ❤️
Maybe you should tell us how you scaled down!
We didn’t scale down. We organized what she had so she could see what she had to work with. She has been scaling down on her own since then. This was they way she wanted to do it and it has been a slow process.
I wish she'd sorted, discarded and then reorganized. Not doing this is hoarder mentalist. God help her!
I would have but she didn’t want me to. Just organize.
Decluttering wld be great if she threw some of that old stuff away.
Yes 👍
Why do we have to watch every teeny detail.
She would probably end up buying more trust me🤣😂
@@helenstone5213 we don't
Wonder how many times the client said”I’ve looked all over for this”.
Lots! Lol.
I love that you were more focused on making it functional for the client, than making it "asthetic". The end result was still beautiful.
But like for example the purse you made it visible for the client instead of just making it look pretty.
I hope im making sense. Lol
I suspect this young lady will have it messed up again in no time.
The “Young Lady” is my Special Needs daughter and she was helping. Lol. The client is my neighbor and she wasn’t in the video. 😄
@@TidyWithTheresa Oh goodness. I thought I had deleted this entry. I realized Theresa was not the person who owned the closet after I made this comment. LOL. So sorry. I did not know Theresa was your daughter though. Live and learn. Please accept my apologies. I meant no harm.
I’m Theresa. My Daughter is Katelyn (the Special Needs girl). The closet owner is my neighbor. Lol. Glad you watched though. Sorry to be so confusing. ❤️
@@TidyWithTheresa Oh, for heaven’s sakes. I was really confused wasn’t I. I did notice that other people commented that they thought Katelyn was the closet owner too. So, misery lives company and, I am glad I wasn’t the only one who got things wrong. I just got more wrong than everyone else, that’s all. 🥴. Thank you for your patience with me and for clearing up my confusion.
I could not be bothered to change my handbag (purse) all those many times.😹
There are purse organizers of different sizes you just take it off and put it inside another bag ...otherwise yes it is difficult to change your bag....at last you end wirh the same bag
Same. 😁
@@minaflora5661 exactly what I was going to say! This is all pre-pandemic, of course... I would come home and remove my organizer and put my purse away. Now I was ready for the next day! EASY! I never spent a fortune on clothes preferring simple lines and good fabrics. But I would splurge on accessories. I loved shoes and purses and pretty belts. I had a few brands I loved and looked for them on sale. My belts came from Steinmart and only looked expensive. My shoes were mostly Stuart Weitzman and I still have some that are 30 years old and beautiful! Purses were high end Italian that aren’t made any,ore. I have 5 or 6. And I made jewelry. Anyway...now I need to decluttering as I can’t wear my shoes anymore. I’ll be 75 the end of the month. No more heels! Lol and I don’t need all these purses! I guess I’ll try to see online somewhere! Suede Ferragamo purses I bought on sale and used once! Lolol CRAZY!
Get rid of most of them!
Me neither! I have three bags, a clear color for summer, a dark color for winter, and the third is a small crossbody for travel, thats it, and I didn't even bought them hahaha
No way does this one person wear all those cloths. Donate Donate!!!!!!
They say most women only wear about 70% or so of what they own.
Her problem is small. I have 2 closets so full of clothes, shoes, handbags, wristlets, hats, till one I don't go in one of them because I get frustrated. I have a problem with sales. Just suits for like for church, I have over 40 of just those. I need to count my sweaters and I have numerous coats and I'm thinking of purchasing 2 furs. So I don't think her collections is bad.
@@TheEntrepreneur101 tienes demasiado dinero
I have just as much or more and I wear them. I also donate twice a year. Some things are Summer, some are Winter, some are formal, work stuff, casual stuff, work out stuff. I don’t keep anything that doesn’t fit or fits but I haven’t worn in 4 months. But I love clothes and like to shop. She could easily wear all of that if she is a clothes horse like me,
Those extra items she has could also donated to a consignment store to get some money back to use for other purposes beside shopping.
I suggest talking to Kaitlyn about her posture. Years of that and it will change the shape of her spine, give her back and neck problems. My grandma had to get her neck fused due to bad posture or run the risk of being paralyzed. If her ears do not line up over her shoulders, it's time to take her to the chiro for regular treatments and retrain her to stand and sit up straight.
I noticed that too. I'm better now but in my teens it was bad. I was self conscious about my height. Once everyone started growing taller and catching up I straightened up.
OP's Special Needs Child. Tires easily, likes to help. So quick to judge...
@@howlingwaters2741 who is judging? I'm mentally astute enough to know she is special needs. Doesn't mean she shouldn't get chiropractic care. Special needs kids are usually really good about doing what they are supposed to when they know there is a problem, for example, doctors orders. She is young enough, that if she starts getting care, the damage can be reversed in time. She might need a lot of reminding, but since she spends a lot of time with her mom, it seems, that wouldn't be a problem, as long as her mom stays consistent with it. As someone with scoliosis and has literally taught special needs kids how to run, I'm just pointing it out for the OP to choose to do something about it if she wants to. You'd be surprised how much posture effects your back in time. I see people everyday with such horribly crooked backs cuz of years and years of bad posture compiling on top of itself. It only gets worse unless you do something about it. You can't do something about it unless you're aware of the problem, and bringing awareness is not judging anyone.
@@rlolo777 Thank you!
Oh dear that’s all I could think of too! If it’s a medical condition I feel so sorry for her but she really really needs a back strap to straighten her shoulders & back or she’ll end up in a permanent metal brace.
Also I wonder if she buys the clothes without trying them on then when she gets home she sees how awful they look with her bad posture & is too embarrassed to return them?
Please do something with your posture & your self-esteem will soar because your clothes will look beautiful on you, which will remove your need to keep buying all of this excess stuff: shoes bags & clothes to try to help you feel better.
See a doctor about your posture & a therapist about your self esteem & clothes hoarding. Good luck 😊
I’ve just read that this dear girl has special needs. My own daughter has cerebral palsy & has a tendency to hoard clothes. Plus I noticed that a lot of her bags, shoes, boots & other things were either very similar or the same colour. It flashed in my mind that this is what my daughter does too. At one stage she had about 8 pairs of black shoes & a million black tops & black dresses; it was ridiculous! She was volunteering in a charity shop & the older ladies would put clothes aside for her which she would buy.
Since COVID she’s had quite a lot of clearing out but unfortunately her sister & I have introduced her to online shopping-BIG mistake 😂
She had spare money after her savings & she was bored so I let her go for a while but only on my phone so I could check every purchase & go through why she needed things that might have been too expensive.
She’s having so much fun now organising her wardrobe & maintaining her clothes but she’s going crazy because it’s still too dangerous to go out yet (even in beautiful Australia) & of course she wants to wear her new clothes out. I’m glad that’s the only problem she’s got actually (besides her disability).
Both of my daughters were never allowed to slouch & neither was I actually. My mother would always say “back straight “ or “don’t slouch”. As a young teen I noticed how the models would stand perfectly straight in the magazines. Maybe this young lady could get some fashion magazines from charity shops & study those for posture & co-ordinating her wardrobe? She obviously loves fashion but she needs some guidance, that’s all.
Good luck everyone 😊
Girl, I wish you lived near Houston.... I would hire you, btw, you don’t look old enough for two grown children, you’re a beautiful soul
Lol I was thinking the same thing. I don't even have half this much but could use a good organization.
Yes, I thought they both looked young like maybe 20's.
I NEED YOU!!! I will fly you to Las Vegas and pay for your room then we can negotiate a reasonable price. Really
I actually love going to Vegas! Next time I’m out I may have to let you know. Lol!
@@TidyWithTheresa do you ever come to VA?!.. I need you. Ugh...
I'd never fold boots. It'd damage them in the long run. Dang, she can clothe a small village!
Pool noodles are excellent for boots.
Mko0
I read something recently and watching this reminded me. “All that stuff used to be money.” I have been guilty of over-shopping but that plays in my mind if I see something I want rather than need. Good job!
If you make what you have look good,
You’re inclined to use what you have.
Happily.
WOW. I have the same problem. So much stuff. Thousands of dollars just sitting. But, I decided to gift some of my wardrobe. I aso realized that I purchased alot of things during times of depression. I spend alot of time talking to God. Since this is my only vice, I'm trying to get a handle on it. It's not easy. But I'm trying. I like the classics. For 2021. I'm doing a challenge to see how much $$$ I can save. Pray for me.
You’ve got this!!!
I will remember you in my prayers ,we all have struggles and temptations,sending you my love and thoughts a friend in Seattle💕💚💙💛
I'm praying please pray for me as well "I give thing's away than purchase again help me !!!
@Sharone I will! I've been there. I don't have the shopping issue anymore (thanks to therapy AND God), but I still have a problem getting through the stuff to get rid of it, lol. My problem now is: I make jewelry, and I have a hard time keeping myself from online bead shopping addiction. 🤦🏼♀️
I think 🤔😕she came and helped her put a handle on things far as organizing by color she can do that on her own time ..........I would appreciate anyone who came and helped me with my closet great job honey and you stayed in her budget I love it
Wow, I thought I had a lot of clothes but her closet is as big as my whole bedroom.
Maybe she is actor
🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦
Oh if I had a closet like this.... ❤
That was a nice big closet.
Lol
My mom taught me that is better to own 4 pairs of expencive
Shoes than 100 cheap
Shoes , same with clothes!!!!!
I've learned this the hard way. Not blaming anyone, as I grew up on whatever my parents could get for us, which was 99% hand me downs. And I think when I started working and earning, I got carried away and just gone way off the tracks. And thanks to reading and watching videos of people's experiences with hoarding and being conscious of the environment, I rethought about everything I buy, especially shoes and clothes. Awesome video and end results..
Way too much stuff. So glad I got rid of 50% of my wardrobe over the past 2 years. One of the best things I did for myself. A smaller wardrobe is a better wardrobe.
I love how much you did to help your friend ,I would have taken down the bottom shelf and pushed the shoe shelf right in under the shelves and then it wouldn’t be sticking out in the way .
Good idea. I’ll suggest that to her!
My minimalist mind is blowing at how much clothes, shoes, purses etc. she has! 🤯 I could never, but if she’s happy that’s all that matters!! Great job!!
Thanks! Yes, as a Minimalist Wanna Be - these types of organizing are quite a challenge to me as well. I just hope she shops her closet instead of the stores. Maybe after time she will see that she has way more than she really needs. ❤️
Have her go through all her items and only keep the items she actually wears.
She can then start selling things on sites like Mercari.
I need to look into Mercari as well. Thanks for the tip!
@@TidyWithTheresa Welcome
I’m not a minimalist and I’m blown away too!
Your sweet daughter saved you so many steps! God bless y'all's servant hearts! Amazing gift of transformation and organization you gave your friend.
The after closet looks like a before. very impractical. how she gonna get to her shoes way up there on the ceiling?? this stuff never works. in a month it’ll look like a hoarders nest again
I agree...It is bad Feng Shui to have your shoes up above your head, in a closet. ..I would have invested in good containers for her purses, ( that breathe) and kept her shoes in the shoe boxes, I labeled all of my shoe boxes, and some even had a photo of the shoes on the front. I also think that not doing some " pre-planning " on paper was not helpful.....better use of the space could have been achieved. Yes, I was a professional housekeeper/ organizer.
This is oddly satisfying. Just a note about the purses on the wire shelves. The shelves can put indentations on the leather on the bottom of the purses where they are sitting in the shelf. Good to put a cushion or solid piece of something on the shelf for the purses to sit on. Great job! The only way I can keep my closet organized is to separate everything by type of item and color code each type. Looks good too. The after is great though! I’ll send this to a friend
She could put one of her many towels on the wire shelves to protect her purses.
Problem is - it's still not a nice, well organized closet.
That is my method too. I have a small closet and just lost 60 lbs so I have sooooo many clothes in there. Top rack fits bottom doesn’t ! I alway color coordinate! It’s just so much easier to find what I am looking for. She Theresa is we;come to come help organize my closet. It is a wreck right now changing from winter to summer.
I'd store the purses in clear plastic bins. Will keep them clean and they won't be falling down.
@@carolquella257 i agree! I cannot believe she clogged up the front of those ‘purse’ shelves with the shoe rack! Why not move the bottom rack up an inch and put those shelves underneath and the rest of the shoes on those racks.The purses should be above the clothes and the clothes should definitely have been color co-ordinated. Since she had different colored hangers, it would be easy to hang warm clothing on one heavy on another. It may be tider but it certainly isn’t organized.
soon there will be the same mess in her closet as in the beginning .... definitely too many things
Not necessarily you can have a lot of things its about putting things back where they go.
@@sweettreatsoverload4296 people who put things back neatly don't need someone else to clean their mess... but I hope I am wrong here...
@@sweettreatsoverload4296 No, it's wasteful - she can't wear that many shoes or carry that many purses - she probably only carries/wear a handful of favorites.
I like to organize my clothes first by item ( pants, blouses , etc. ) and then by color in order of darkest to lightest. That way you know how many of that item you have in the same color scheme.
O.M.G ! that’s more like a shop load of clothes rather than a closet… I’m not judging, I’d just love to help her declutter and pare her collection down !
I agree absolutely that you can still organize most of the stuff!
Holy Moly! That's a lot of EVERYTHING! 😆 It was probably like Christmas morning. She had forgotten stuff that had been buried.
Why not help someone who needs
She is definitely generous. She is currently in the process of purging now and I’m sure she will donate.
I have at least
.es
I am short. I keep a folding step ladder in my closet. Things I use less often are on higher shelves.
Tina
Well done! I like how kindly you speak about the homeowner, her possessions and your young helper.
She could help a bunch of underprivileged people who don't have clothes, shoes and coats fit to wear or money to buy any.
I personally have 2 pairs of shoes and maybe 10 outfits and I'm grateful.
my husband complained that I had too many shoes. I have a total of about 8 pairs for all year 'round. My hanging closet is exactly 1.5 meters wide. Every year come Mid Autumn & mid Spring I sort out everything that I DID NOT wear all that previous Summer or Winter season and that stuff goes to good-will/op-shops. If I didn't wear it that past Season, what's the point of putting it away NOT to wear it next Season? Everything else goes into storage for next year.
Then I sort out clothes for the coming Winter/Summer season. What still fits me, goes on hangers and into drawers. The rest goes to Good-will/op-Shops. Sorting my clothes in this way leaves me feeling like I'm not hoarding or hanging on to things 'just in case I need it!' I keep the FLOW going - new stuff in, old stuff out. And if I come across something that I like, that's not too expensive, I don't feel guilty about buying it, because if I DON'T WEAR IT, it get's recycled at the end of the Season.
She can do what she wants with her money! U go cloth the village since u saving all your money to do so!
I thought of that too. Her closet is a literal mini thrift store!
@@josephinehogg3629 I'm the same. I realised I was buying same things over & over which is such a waste. No one needs 8 pairs of black jeans etc!
You could also mind your own business 💋
How many shoes, purses, coat one person needs?
Es una acumuladora total!
I feel like she has a lot of the same things.
Please tell me cause that's something I have never understood. After awhile you start re buying what you already have especially if your not keeping up with it. Don't get me wrong we all can buy as much as we want. But when my daughter made it to 1,005 bottles of finger nail polish let's go into time out lol.
How much money does this person make? There is no way that she wears all of these shoes , looks like a shopping issue.
She has more shoes than I’ve owned in my entire life, and I’m 70!
It looks beautiful!!! It would have been nice to have her sort through first and get rid of some of her stuff before you organized it.
It might be easier now for her to sort since it's organized.
Did you catch all the couches in that place. The homeowner is a low key hoarder and shopper.
If she could have mentally done that herself then she probably wouldn't have needed all the help
Opposite works for some
I have rearranged snd organized what I had but found it so much easier by sorting what I hadn’t worn and would not be wearing again! Her way she put EVERYTHING back but organized! She’s a young girl!
You are amazing. This is the first video ever where the organizer actually organized what the client had rather than removing most of their things. You ma'am are an organizer, those other folk are purgers. By the way, I need both. LOL
Oh! Thank you so much! 🥰🥰🥰
She might wish to declutter. Buy now the closet is organised she will be able to see better what she has to make those choices. As you said she's organising not discarding another person's items
The only thing about having so much, is that you usually wear the same thing over and over again, and somethings you never get to wear.
I share space.with a family member and this is exactly who she is. Has taken the master closet and everyone of the available spare wardrobes. No longer can squeeze into over 2/3rds of hoard. Cannot let them go, it's a need to have all this stuff. A validation of some sort. I think it's sad that a person's life is dictated by the need to shop.
Yes, I think so also.
@@wilmablankenship9196 yes, but, there is an underlining reason. I have learned that having other activities to participate in help refocus where we spend our time & how whe snpennd our money. When priorities shift so do our habits. I am talkinf from personal experience.
If the person wants a crazy challenge. I challenge her to konmari method declutter everything she owns before 2021. And I would sit and watch it.
Kon Mari method is great EXCEPT the such common home looking super and extra EXPENSIVE pieces she sales! It’s ridiculous!🤬
It’s a complete rip off!
These people doing the konmari method should might as well keep waisting their money on things that make them happy 😆
I personally tried KonMari as well and I agree with you. The idea behind it is great, where you see everything in one category so you know you may have too much, but getting through the order was a pain. I like this he combination of Konmari and old fashioned decluttering.
In this case, the KON MARI method would be overwhelming with the amount of stuff she has. Taking everything out of the closet at once would be a monumental task; it would be easier to do it in sections, shoes one day, bags another day, t-shirts etc. Subdivide. She obviously likes fashion so i would imagine that she likes to add new pieces all the time. Apply the one in, one out rule to keep the clutter under control. Decluttering is an ongoing process anyway.
@@elviragomez5703 spending their money on things that make them happy? People who buy this much suff are not showing signs of beng happy. This is clearly a sign of hidden, secret, camoflaged unhappiness. The eleohant in the closet. A very extreme addiction and "excuses". Actual genuine happiness does not show up like this.
@@stop5gnowandrespectlife394 my comments at the end was a sarcastic comment 🤪
You did a great job helping her reorganize. Honestly, watching this was giving me anxiety - and I am not usually an anxious person. There was just SO much of everything!
Ahahahah me too, that's just soo much of clutter
Color cordination is everything in a wardrobe........
Anyone tackling that deserves a thumbs up!
I love that you didn’t just throw away all her stuff. So often you see these kind of makeovers and there is like half of the stuff left at the end. The amount of money she probably spent on all that alone is reason enough to organize rather than toss! This also shows that it’s possible to have a nice space even when you have a lot!
Most of that stuff is probably never worn or ill fitting . Unless you have designer or highly sought after brands your clothes devalue 95 percent. 😭
I do agree and this is the hardest part for people to understand. Just have to wait foe them to be ready. ❤️
Her clothes do not look expensive.
@@carolquella257 even if she got everything from target or walmart and paid $25-$40 per item that is still easily over $1000 worth of stuff. Js
@@withthesehands5799 She may also like thrift stores and garage sales.
I couldn’t stand having shoes in 3 different areas of my closet. I’d look for a solution to keep them in all one area.
100000%
She needs to stop shopping and invest in a closet system. way too much stuff and wasted space in that closet. You did a great job!
Who needs that many shoes. A fortune in shoes!!
Watching this makes me want to go declutter my closet, but I have nothing to declutter 😆
I only own 40 clothing pieces and 11 pairs of shoes for all 4 seasons....but I love watching closet declutter!!
Same here lol
I wish!😂 I'm working on it though.
@@michelebradley7813 It's definitely possible for you! I was a disorganized wreck with all kinds of crap. 😂 Now I love looking at my simple closet.
Same here! I wish I had stuff to declutter 😅
I wish, how to you breakdown the 40?
Why? There is no reason anyone would need that much stuff. She could have clothed 50 people.
Wow!!!
Amen!!! So wasteful
@@k9fouroneone it’s not wasteful if you actually use it! I have a bigger closet than most people but I go through all my clothes cause I live an active life and I love dressing up! If I’m not using it or it doesn’t fit, it’s out!
WOW!
Theresa, the best part of this video, is the respect you show to your friend and homeowner, and to her possessions. I'm sure she appreciated it allot as well. We are so quick to judge on the amount of things that people have, but who are we to judge and know someone's journey.. I too went haywire with shoes and clothes at 1 time, and I'm still trying to get it under control for the space that I have, and my budget. This is a motivation for me as well, to relook at my space and declutter, as that is my plan for this weekend anyway. So to start it off with this video, has just been great. Well done involving your daughter and being patient with her, it's beautiful being words. Keep up the awesome work.. Much love
Me too. In the same boat.
You could have used the tissue from the shoe boxes to stuff the purses making them more structured.
I’ve done that and been amazed at how much nicer they look and how much easier to see what I actually have! I have used lots of different packing materials not just tissue.
Wow. This person is super lucky to have a walk-in closet. She has an incredible quantity of clothing and accessories. Who else has a closet this big?
me, but I have worn the same size since I was in high school...and that was a loooong time ago :)
Great job! I was overwhelmed just watching you and Katelyn sort through all of the clothes / shoes. At the beginning of the video I thought Katelyn was the owner of all the clothes & shoes. 😂 You’re a great friend...Good luck building you channel.
Thanks so much. I’m also super grateful that Katelyn is more of a minimalist when it comes to clothes. She only has 3 pairs of shoes. Lol.
I have never owned as many clothes in my whole life! And that’s the after result!
Oh if I could put all of my stuff in one spot, I would probably have just about the same LOL. I work retail so I love to shop at the store I work at. I basically have a glam room, which is an old bedroom that I turned into my everything room, the closet in the guest room and pretty much have taken over the closet downstairs where the coats goAnd people think it’s funny that I probably on at least 12 denim jackets LOL
Stay away from thrifting then..lol
I can see how thrifting could tempt you into buying more and more.... it’s like a one off item so you have to get it there and then. I don’t go thrifting, probably best I don’t 😆
@@Fashioncarnage81 I used to work at a discount store for 14 years and lord knows everyday I used to come home with bags. 🤣🤣🤣 I miss that place.........Sometimes!
i dream of that closet size!!! Love a mother/daughter duo in these videos! Would love to give her a closet makeover just so that she can have easier access to her pants! pants can be so difficult!!!
No one needs to be insulting, or is it just envy🤣
That’s me with purses!!!!!
I found my soul sister...LOL! I have never found a sale I don't like🙈
Invest in yourself declutter for it will help with mental health problems allot. Nice to have a helping hand God Bless You Both. PEACE
She didn’t get rid of one piece of clothing or one pair of shoes? You did a great job. You are a good friend.
She is currently in the process of purging now. 😄
This woman looks like she has enough clothing for the entire 82nd Airborne but only ever wears t shirts and sweatpants.
I can only say one thing to this spoiled rotten
You can buy really nice clothes at resale shops. Clothes do not have to cost a lot. if you’re like me and you never throw things away because i loved it when i bought it, it does add up. I appreciate this video on how to organize. What a wonderful friend!
I NEVER say. “I dont have anything to wear”. Its so much fun to have choices!
Thank you for the video.
She should work on her posture also. It looks painful...
The girl in the video is my Special Needs daughter and she was helping. She is working on her posture.
The Container Store has shoe boxes that are more see through, so you don't need to label your boxes, and they're on a budget too.
Which boxes at the Container Store are you referring to?
@@Jan-2020 If you go to their website and just type "shoe box" you'll see it. You can buy them in bulk 5/$10.95 or 20/$39.99. I just bought a box of 20 last fall and I absolutely love them! The lids stay on well, too. It's the best shoe box I've tried so far and it's affordable. Here's a link: www.containerstore.com/s/our-shoe-box-cases/d?q=shoe+box&productId=11009257
There are also clear ones during the spring at The Dollar Tree.
These came from Dollar Tree.
Your friend doesn't need a closet makeover she needs a therapist!!
😂
Lol
How can anyone possibly need that many clothes..... it's doing my head in!
Improving her self esteem and confidence as well as posture might help too. Said with love not hate ❤️😍
The slouching girl is my Special Needs daughter and she is working on it. ❤️
I think she did a great job
Using the same hangers definitely make your closet skinnier!
Your friend is so lucky to have you!
JANUARY 1st CHALLENGE!
Take everything and turn hanger hooks facing out. Do the same with folded items, turn backwards. When you wear an article turn hook around towards wall. At the end of the year you’ll see just how many items you actually wear. It’s very eye-opening.
Wow, that idea jumped out at me. What a great experiment and tool to use.
Wow what a project!!!
The lady did a nice job redoing her closet
I look for “naked hangers” all the time in my closet 🤣
I used to hunt for the "naked hangers". I cured my problem. When I take clothing off a hanger to wear, I hang all of them in one spot, so when I get my laundry washed, I can grab the hangers and hang them right back up.
I do the same in my own closet. I have a “naked hanger section”. Lol.
I remove the hanger with the garment. No loose hangers among the clothes.
I hear ya!😄❤️😷
Hate wire shelves! Get foam board at Dollar store and cut to size. Ditch the cheap hangers and replace with the velvet ones. Beautiful job.
I purchased acrylic clear sheets at a home store. None of my folder sweaters or other items have marks on them. Well worth the small investment.
I've just as many, probably more. So she can come to house anytime 😊
I always put the hangers that I just took my clothes off and put them at the front of the closet on the left side. That way all my hangers are ready to use for clean clothes out of the laundry.
Amazing job , this must have taken hours! What I like to do is organize by style so all jackets together, sweaters together etc & then color group them together in that category. Also I use similar hangers for each category so all my black hangers in pants , white hangers in tops etc.. to make it more visually appealing . Just a suggestion :) this is the first video I watch & immediately subscribed! Thanks for sharing!
Never thought of that. Great idea. I hope you don't mind me pinching. Have a little bit of eye problem. After shower sometimes, don't put them straight on and I spend forever trying to see what is what lol. Sounds so easy when you said it. Colour hangers are the way to go I think🇦🇺🕊💚🥂🍾
I would be in heaven helping you.
I loved that you used your friends own systems and did not just cull everything.
Depending on how life is going. There are many reasons to keep things.
At one stage I needed factory work clothes, casual, casual dress and some corporate ones too.
I do live in a temperate climate, but if I lived somewhere like Colorado. I would definitely need Summer/Winter items too.
I have one friend who has experienced a dramatic change in income. She has saved most of her expensive/ quality items because there is no way she can replace them now.
Again. Glad to see you working with where your friend is at and not just where YOU think.
You are good at this. Great job.
Then there are special and or expensive items that you keep because they are important. Like my wedding dress.
Thank you for this comment. You have made me feel valued and you have been understanding of my friend’s situation. I would love more viewers like you. ❤️
I find your comment kind and insightful. Cheers!
I used to have about 100 pairs of shoes and I had over 200 high end business suits. Now, I'm out of the professional world, and I'm happily down to 2 pairs of sandals, 2 pairs of sneakers, 2 pairs of leather boots, one pair of winter boots, and 2 coats. I cut my wardrobe down to a week's worth of summer and winter outfits. It feels fabulous to get rid of all the "stuff". I feel so much "stuff" does nothing but weigh me down. Good job with the organization. If she'd only pare down to about 30% of what she has!
No one needs that many purses! Overwhelming!
She's got clothes, purses and shoes she probably hasn't worn in years! Give them away!
You did an excellent job getting this closet under control! The client might want to consider grouping like items of the same color together.
I agree by colors
Sorting by color doesn't make much sence. Items that serve the same purpose are much more functional. Blouses for work grouped together, party dresses together, casual wear ect.
My mother had a Kirby, she bought it at our State Fair in the early 70’s, sooooo heavy. In the 2000’s she would call me to come over and put the belt on or replace it. 😩😩😩 I miss her 😇
Shoes and bags spoil if you don’t use them. I learnt that lesson the hard way having had to throw a few away even though I hardly wore them. Best to keep it to a few and use them well 😁
I would remove the wire shelves and use rods and wood shelves. With that much closet space so much can be done. Like double hanging rods..more shelves..maybe even some built in drawers
That closet is more like a room! It would make a great home office or craft room!
😇 Nice job it looks like a wardrobe store , Soooo nice and neat Wow 😇💚💓💙🤎💞💘💝🖤♥️💛💜❤️💖🧡💙😁🐶🐕😻🙀😄😭😇
I cannot believe that she wears all of that
I wish I had a closet that big...lol...I have lots of clothes and shoes too...wow you really did a great job organizing that closet.
I’m thinking “Mercari” “thread up,” “let go” that much stuff is Stressful...
So nice you helped her! No judgment!
AMAZING.....JUST AMAZING.THANKS
Yah, I also think there's too much of everything BUT it' her life, her money, and her decisions to make. She may think that I'm throwing away money and health if she sees me drinking beer...
The first non judgmental comment I find , & love! Yes it would be nice for the homeowner to Marie Kondo or something , however it’s her stuff & her money!!! What if she’s saving to move to a bigger house with a bigger closet? 🤷🏻♀️ we don’t know the situation!
Lol I've seriously downsized but I used to buy new things all the time to cope with other things in my life so we don't know what's going on here
What beautiful people here. Such non judgemental comments. Bless you beautiful souls. It's nice to know such people exist.
I totally agree with you and thank you for writing this. Cheers!
My gosh. I don't feel so bad owning 10 pairs of shoes 5 purses 15 jeans...
OMG, that's more clothing and shoes than I've ever owned (and I'm 75 yrs old).
Some people just are hoarders!! Give things away I know I was one. Lol lol you will feel so much better!!!'
Just watching you do this gave me hope to work on my own closet, thank you!