Home Decor Purge + Tips Using The KonMari Method
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
- After reading and reviewing The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo I was inspired to tackle my home decor hoard! Now my home feels lighter and I am surrounded only by the decor items that spark joy.
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I find it so easy to go overboard with fall decor too! I really like the wood votives that you are donating, BUT, if you have something similar that you like more then you did the right thing.
Hilary, you've done a FANTASTIC job of sorting through and paring down the seasonal decor! Good for you for letting go of the things that aren't things you'd buy again. I have been appreciating the things I do have so much more since clearing out some stuff. This is motivating!
Thank you for uploading I really enjoyed the process and your interpretation along the way. The tip you give to look at the pile as if you're in a thrift store and pick out the items you would like to "buy again" is such a new and exiting concept I wanted to pause and try right away!
Glad it helped! It's a great way to refocus your efforts
Lol! I hope you don't take this the wrong way, but when you started the video, I thought you had yet to purge! Your shelves seem very full to me and I wouldn't like to do all of that dusting. But that's everyone's personal choice of how much stuff to have out. What I don't understand is the drawers. Apart from the seasonal items, if you love the jars, candle holders etc, then why not have them on display? If the answer is because you already have stuff out, then maybe you have too much stuff? Just an observation. Would your space seem more serene if there was- more space? I challenge you to try it for a week or two. Purposefully leave some space open and see how it makes you feel. Thanks for sharing your home :)
jayathome I so agree. I think another problem is that with the konmarie method, supposed to follow a strict list of which categories to do first. she was supposed to start with clothes, then books, etc. If she would have done this, I bet she would have gotten rid of more. Why try a method if you're not going to give it 100% and do it right?
Really enjoyed this! Your home is always decorated so beautifully, but I know now you can appreciate things you really love so much more since they're not mixed in with things you don't love.
Exactly :)Thanks for watching!
I haven't read this book but I recently moved and I've been using some of the principles without knowing it. Unpacking everything has made it really clear what I just don't like anymore and how much I have. Getting rid of things has been so much easier that way.
That's great!
awwww your little princess is so ADORABLE!!!
I love Marshmallow Fireside so much & decided to try to cut out the wax in the bottom of the candle holder and then put chunks of it in my Scentsy burner. Works like a charm! It was about a month ago, and I am still burning the scent in the burner :) Just something about it that I really love.
So glad I found your channel. I feel like for people like us, home decor can be SO HARD to let go of. It's all I ever want to buy, it makes me so happy and how do you let go when EVERYTHING brings you joy but you just need to let go!? I'm working on it now and it feels a little heartbreaking. Thanks for all of your tips and for sharing your journey.
+Dreamy DIY Glad it helped :)
It feels soooo good to clear out unneeded items....its a challenge but...its good. 😁 I enjoy your vlog. I subscribed. I am a 65 yr old Granny but it brings back memories of my days as a young Mom. 😀❤
I love that you recognize your limits. I can be a sucker for candle and votive holders but how often do we actually burn votives?! I have very limited surfaces and I have to be careful of how much I bring into our home. Way to go Hilary!
I've been collecting for years so it was very important to do this purge, it's been a long time coming! Our house has the same problem, limited surfaces to decorate so I can really only use so much decor in a day!
Such a great video, I love your house, storage and the ideas for clearing out. There are a few things right off the bat that I know I could lose and not feel bad about. My basement is a total wreck so idea for starting there would be great. Thanks
My friend who is an avid thriftier says she doesn't "buy" from the thrift store she "rents". That way when the stuff goes back to the thrift store she doesn't feel bad :0)
I love that! I do actually think that way sometimes 😂
Laurie Yokoyama It's called the thrift store because they store stuff for me, and for a low low price I can go pick it back up when I need it again. And in the meantime I don't have to dust/organize/put up/find any of those things.
Laurie Yokoyama What brilliant way of thinking of it!
love that you kept some things even though you have no particular purpose for it. What intimidates my about KonMari is this demand to get rid of everything that "does not spark joy". So instead of this all or nothing approach I'm starting in a very small way. My sock drawer looks awesome! Thanks for the inspiration :)
4kassis ??? And yet the Kon-Mari method is not about ALL or Nothing. If you Truly like something... then keep it.
It seems that many people confuse Minimalism with the Kon-mari method but they really are quite different mind sets.
I got a kick out of ALL those pillows on your couch... where is there room to sit? I have one small pillow and that pillow brings me joy.... however ... if having all those pillows truly brings YOU joy ... then by all means KEEP them.
What Sparks Joy for me... is SPACE! I love rocks and collect semi-precious stones but when I tried to display ALL of them at once it all just looked muddled and
cluttered. Now I just put certain groupings out and change them up from time to time.
I learned that sometimes Less is More. ; )
Ooops sorry.. those are Hillary's (?) Pillows. ; 0
Really enjoyed this video! Great way of looking at purging. I have started to do a major purge after living here in my home for 32 years!
My family moves around A LOT and I think that's what keeps the amount of stuff we own in check. When I go through the house, I get rid of anything that isn't important enough to move and unpack in our new home. I do the same thing with Christmas décor every year. As the years go on, and we buy nicer things, I get rid of the older or not so nice Christmas things that I just don't care for anymore.
You did such a wonderful job! Glad to know I'm not the only candle addict. ;) Love the pieces you kept and am inspired to try this method.
Yes give it a go!
I always love reading books on purging but over the years I've found that some of them just hype you into getting rid of things that later you regret. For example, they tell you to get rid of clothes that you haven't worn in a year, well this winter was so brutally cold here that I wore all the really heavy sweaters that I haven't worn in years. Had I got rid of them I would have been hard pressed to find such nice heavy wool sweaters. Glad you didn't get rid of the microphone, you're right about that. It's not something you see everyday, you can always get rid of it if you decide later it's not working for you.
You're so right, the idea of purging by time frames can be faulty, but simply keeping what you love is a better method!
Such a great job. I love the oval frames. I need to be on the lookout for some.
Thanks Lydia. I have plans for 3 of them but that leaves a few more for who knows what. I considered purging the extras but I'm gonna wait and if I can't find a project for them in a few months I'll let them go.
I adore that clock you're donating. I've been looking for one like that for ages lol :) Well done Hilary! I've just gotten rid of 6 bags of clothing and it feels great.
Awesome!
You should spray the black candle holders after halloween if you wanted to use them all year long! Maybe white/grey?
I love your white living room! It looks lovely and comfy!!
You're adorable! And inspiring! So glad I found your channel! Happy New Year!
+JaneIllinois Welcome, happy to have you! :)
Love the kitty photo bomb! 😂
I've been purging home decor too. I started last year at Christmas and each time I see something that doesn't really mean anything to me or is collecting dust, I throw it in a box and donate it at Goodwill on my way to work.
I love your cheerful outlook about the clear-out, and your hopeful outlook about finding things you'd enjoy in the future! If we weren' t supposed to get rid of some of our things we'd all still have dull avacado green fridges, and itchy gold nylon armchairs. Must say though, my mom's atomic rice paper lamps are back in!
Great point! :)
I just ordered the book myself :) As soon as the semester is over, the purge will begin. You hair and make up look amazing in this video! Nice job on the purge!
OMG I love the vintage microphone!!!!
You are so very privileged and lucky. I hope you are grateful for this.
Awesome job! What really struck me is when you said that the money's already been spent and you're just losing space by hanging on to them. I needed to hear that. We need all the space we can get! :)
I hear ya! :)
Oval frames are good if you do your daughter's silhouette. I have mine daughter's in a black oval frame and I think it's pretty classic looking.
Yea! I love that idea :)
The two candles could be melted and combined into one jar and then used a few more time on an electric warmer ($3.99. at Hobby Lobby). You'd still be throwing them out eventually, but at least you'd get 3-4 more scent "pay-offs". Count me in if you ever decide to sell the vintage microphone. I know someone already asked, but thought it was worth a shot! Aw, you still have the little frames from the owl pictures. I need to send you a picture of what I made with the prints you sent me! Great video & tips...Diana.
Thank you so much for sharing Hillary. I mentioned to my husband that I had been hearing about this book from you and other you-tubers and he surprised me and bought it for me! I just got it and have started reading it but I'm already getting inspired and feel my attitude changing. I've always known I was a hoarder but for years I have been trying the little-by-little method and always revert to mess and clutter. I definitely need to schedule a time to just get it done; and so I shall, shortly after I finish reading the book. I've also started doing some you-tubing myself so if i get my courage up I might even share some of my mess and hopefully the after results too. :-) Thanks again.
What a great guy :) Little by little is a slippery slope, hoping you can find time to do that big purge! And I'd love to see your before and after!
my so-called home Yes, he's my angel in so many ways. :-) We've decided to work on it over the summer while the kids are away. I will definitely share. I've started doing videos too! It's so much fun! :0) HUGS!
I am intrigued by this method and am going to start with my clothes as suggested. Thank you for talking your way through the process. I think a lot of what was in there didn't belong there as it was seasonal and you said you had bins that those things should have been stored in. Just an observation and not criticism.I must remember the question does it bring joy? I am nearly ready to start but have a feeling of dread or fear--guess this truly is an emotional thing.
Awesome job girl! This is such a tough thing to do....I really need to work on it.
This is exactly where I am at. I have so few clothes to purge...I actually probably need to go shopping. :) My home decor is taking over! I've been dreading the purge because I know it's going to be a big task. Your video was so encouraging. I'm feeling like this can maybe be doable. I've been watching so many videos on the KonMari method and been really wanting to get the book. I have a credit on Audible so I think I may snag it. Thank you for this video!
SweetlyHome - Mandi You can also listen to the audio book for free on RUclips!
I am still SUPER PURGING (my car is FULL with another load for Salvation Army!) I have everything that I LOVE in my hutch and the house feels so much lighter! I'm nearly there! I told my mom that my goal is to walk by a desk, drawer, cabinet or closet and NOT think to myself, 'What can I get rid of?'
Good on you; it feels great, doesn't it! I still have a lot of decor left over from our wedding that I can't see myself ever using (or at least not in the quantities I have - eg 11 freestanding frames the table numbers were in). Guess I'm going to have to take your lead and bite the bullet! Thanks for sharing.
Yes, share those with someone else who needs them for their wedding! You'll feel much better :)
Great job! I was sighing right there with you! Love the purging feeling. 😉
Awesome!!! #konmarie for the win!! Good for you, Hilary!
I just took two boxes of stuff to Goodwill. I was sad to see the sushi set go but I haven't used it in eight years, so it was time. It's so nice to have the extra space!
Display the vintage microphone on your bookshelf. It would look great as a bookend!
I agree !!!!!
Love those milk glass vases. But I understand you got ride of it. Good luck with the purging!
Great Video! I've been using the same, Kon-Marie, method in my home. I've already filmed and uploaded my clothing purge. I just tackled the kitchen and will put that up soon. I am dreading my home-décor purge... Thank you for the inspiration!!!! ;)
You can do it! You're doing such a great job already, I am looking forward to your future purges!
Love this video Hilary!!!
Congratulations on a job well done! It seems like a great method (my book is on order!) if only we are able to be honest with ourselves as you have been. Yes, we spent money... but now we are spending space, and often times needing to spend MORE money on storage containers. It isn't worth it unless we love it. (repeat as needed.) Lol! Thanks for sharing!
Exactly!!
Great job Hilary!!
You did a great job purging. I know it had to be difficult. I think one of the reasons we buy so many different things is because we do have different styles that we enjoy, but we have to be true to the style our home represents or the one we're trying to create. I love thrift shopping and my eye is drawn to so many beautiful items and it pains me to leave some things behind, but I know they would never fit anywhere in my home unless I created a whole other look.
Yes! It has taken me a long time to understand my home style because I love and can appreciate so many styles, they just can't all exist in one small home. It's great that you can recognize that for yourself, that's a big step.
my so-called home I'm just learning that. lol I'm still in the process of just purging the entire house. So many years of stuff. Goodness! lol
I am planning a book review and method exercise of Marie Kondo's methods as well for my blog and channel! Great to see how you felt about it!
Looking forward to it! :)
Oh oh, love the microphone! I would put it in my bathroom that has the same color rugs.
Good job. I've only done my wardrobe so far. Kinda dreading doing my home decor :-).
You did great I'm doing the same. I have advice though, those oval frames you can spray paint white and putting them up and out of draw. Same with that antique microphone. :) YOU DID GREAT. I'm going to have a garage sale then donate.
Wish I lived near your thrift store, love that milk glass. One thing I have a hard time with is that being military we move a lot. What works in one home might not work for another. So how do you decide what to keep and what to get rid of in those situations?
I'm the Momster I find milk glass all over so hopefully you can find some for yourself :) In that situation I would hold onto only the pieces that I truly love and could not live without. Any extra decor you add to fit your particular home I'd try and find second hand at a thrift store or yard sale so if the time came that you moved again and had no where to put it you'd be okay with letting it go since you didn't spend a lot on it to begin with. That's what I'd do :)
I purged my master closet some clothes but mostly decor thats where alot was stored. My sis wants some but the rest goes to salv army. Feels good to be able to have room in closet floor now. Next the basement!! Sometimes I will look at things like why did i buy this???
Haha trust me I know how you feel! Our tastes change and that's why it's so important to be honest with ourselves and declutter regularly.
Giving things to the thrift store is a good idea as they will bring joy to other people.
I have to go look up konmari method! Yes I live under a pile of stuff!
You are inspiring to watch.....About the end of the candle(s), do you ever use a candle warmer? I feel like I have used ever bit of scent that is available & get my money's worth when I use my warmers = ) TFS
keybd123 That would be a great way to finish them up, thanks!
Hey I need those wooden votive holders & milk glass vase & mercury glass for my daughters wedding! Lol!
Haha, check the thrift stores!
So, just wanted to give a suggestion for your oval frames. If you spray paint them and make silohettes if your family in a grouping it would be adorable!
Tina Wasileski Great idea, thanks! :)
What an incredible way to purge. Also, you could do some free give aways from your purge. People like that 😋
That green candle holder that you said you like but never used reminded me of a grenade haha! It would be really cute in white.
Great job! I just emptied my closet.... but am in a new home so the decor is scarce... little by little :) you know, you could chalk paint those black candle holders and make them any color you wanted :) I just repurposed 2 end tables with chalk paint and some Paris stencils :) your daughter is adorable :) she looks like you :)
Great idea, although I do like them black, even if it is just for Halloween :) Thanks! She is a cutie.
Suggestion: You don't really have to get rid of your two candles that are no longer lighting up. Just buy coffee warmers and the aroma will still fill the room. Once they are both melted, you could always combine them into one and just remove the wicker from both!
+Silly Mee LOL, that is my attitude, but not the attitude of a declutterer.
I so need to do this!! Thanks for sharing :)
I understand! Give it a go :)
I love to purge stuff. I actually can't stand clutter whether it's junky drawers, closets etc. My philosophy is if one thing comes into the house then one thing leaves the house.
I want candles i go crazy when i see them. ..Great job, hilary
Haha thanks :)
Great video. I read her book also. I have a few areas to tackle.
Your daughter is just so adorable!
kimlynnc
Now I just watched this one and your bookshelves look so familiar. Did you ever do a video where you went through your milk glass collection or build those custom bookshelves? I'm I going nuts? Allison Berger help me out here.
I have talked about the built ins and milk glass in quite a few videos, but in my Decorating On A Budget video I talked specifically about the built ins and showed a few before and during shots, maybe that's what you're thinking of? :)
Did you see the other comment I left on your clothing video, before this one?
Sorry D, I'm a little confused and I can't find the other comment you left but she has talked about those shelves a lot no they were also featured in a magazine :) I had no idea you watched her too!
Very inspirational and helpful video...I'm gonna get to work :)
Amen - I am the same way - you can't think about the lost money - but you USED it at some point so you aren't losing any money. Oooh holidays are my downfall. I started to purge - yiiiikes! :D I "generalize" - Fall/Thanksgiving are pumpkins, leaves, apples - that can stay out and be used for the entire season - I do a generic red tablecloth to run from Christmas through Valentine's Day. My theory is if you have gotten rid of alot of stuff - the frames, that COOOOOL old microphone - are the reward for the hard work you have done. I try to have one bin per holiday as the max - except Christmas - I can't help myself I purchased an oversized platter that I place the small candles on instead of votives. From what you showed above, as you have moved, did you discard more items from the keep at that time? :)
The green light thing you could just spray paint white. I think that could make it so you would want to put it out i think it doesn't go with your style.
SarahSunshine2008 I agree Sarah..as I watched I thought if it was white, she'd maybe use it more.
Thank you for that suggestion, I actually considered it myself but I did like the green so I'd rather pass it on to someone who will enjoy it as is :)
I absolutely love your style and decor I notice your in the jersey area too. Where if you don't mind do you thrift? You find awesome treasures.
Kimberly Jackson Thanks! I'm in central Jersey so I love the Unique chain of thrift stores and Goodwill :)
Thank you for this motivation!
Ok, one last things. The green tin candle holder might look good on the deck.
It was pretty small, not enough visual impact for outdoors. It will find a good home with someone else I'm sure!
thanks for the talk through. learned a lot from u
Wash out the candle holders and use them for "free" pretty storage
Good job. How can it be decor if its everywhere?
I noticed that your draws don't pull out smoothly you could take them all the way out and rub colorless paraffin wax on the drawers and tracks. It will not get sticky and I found it works well and for myself I'm a big believer in the paint tape reminder, after I clean and reorganize my drawers I put a little piece of blue tape on each item and a 3x5 card with the date I last organized. If I use the item during the next year I take the tape off and in twelve months the items that still have the blue tape on it goes. It's like the clothes rule after purging closet the items that remain are hung up back wards, another 3x5 card with the date of last purge and any clothes that haven't been worn you can see the hangers are still backwards you know what clothes need to go. Sorry for the unsolicited information I couldn't help my self, you have a lovely home.
+Ella Jones Thanks for the wax tip and the card system sounds great! :)
Your oval frames???!! put a mirror in them and hang them up in a row?? i saw it somewhere and it looked amazing !!! i wish i knew where :( I am collecting them myself and will be putting them above my bed i will be putting 5 little ones across my wall be hide my bedhead (hope that makes sense ;) Over all good Job !! now its my turn to purge!!! just finished my walk in closet :( time for book whae whae!! crying litke a baby!!!
BTW, your rug is pretty!
Thanks!
That microphone could be good in your daughters room. 1 - as décor and 2 - she could sing into it for fun.
Great tips
On your vid from 1:11 to 1:15 it looks like you have a tail that flicks back and forth as you speak. Hilarious!
I would have rather have seen you DO it than TALK about it. It would have been much more powerful.
So, here you have this good video on decluttering superfluous decor, and what is the ad that comes on right afterwards? Hobby Lobby! Poor timing! Lol.
For the microphone, why not have by the comp desk?
Microphone is adorable don't get rid of that.
If you ever decide to part with that vintage microphone my fiancé and I would love it!
Haha I'm gonna keep it :)
my so-called home I tried LOL
I want to shop your "give away" box! haha
The microphone is really cool. Why not feature it on your built-in shelves that are in the background in your video?
nice room.
This is the first video of yours I've ever seen. That green 60s candle holder thing you showed towards the end didn't seem to fit your style from the bit I could see in this video. You may have liked it more if you had spray painted it gold or white. This was interesting thank you.
Isn't a wood candle holder a fire hazard?
Wow wow wow...who is that cat??? We need to be introduced!
Maybe 😃
My sense of the Konmari method was that it was more radical, get rid of more,
Sajnos, nagyon gyengén sikerült. A mögötted lévő polcon is túl sok a dekor, az egész lakás nagyon lelakott. De örülök, hogy legalább próbálkozol. Egyetértek azzal, aki azt mondja, hogy sokkal ütősebb lett volna, ha a válogatás folyamatát is bemutatod. A fiókokba visszatett tárgyak között is nagyon sok a gagyi, nincs például semmi rendszered arra, hogy a különböző ünnepekre külön válogasd a dekorációt, vagy legalább fajtánként tárold, pl. vázák együtt, gyertyák együtt, vagy akár színek szerinti csoportosításban.
Read Kon Mari along with you, inspired ever since! Her method works! will continue process. Finally able to deal with, "The Stuff," without the quilt! if it doesn't Spark Joy, out it goes,! it's not just purging clutter it's liberating you, by realization of the questions that go along with: Why we keep, The Stuff , in the first place. Those, boxes, cartons, totes, and trash bags , they make us feel stuck, weighted down, especially if another gave it to us, made it for us,they or we purchased. served it's purpose,thankful, for that expression, send it on it's way to it's evolution! Got easier, new individual mindset ! something comes in, something goes! lol, No longer creating : [The MOUND! ] Kon Mari doesn't have repeat clients, learned :the life-changing magic of tidying up! Curious, if you kept the log candle holders, caring person, that you are, felt malaise on screen, thinking it through for decision, when you held it, did it spark joy?
Why don't you have any COLOR in your room?
I don't want to talk to my socks or my belongings, cause then I will think of them as having feelings and I will feel even more guilty about getting rid of them. LOL Does Marie tell you how to get rid of a religious relic that your mom gave you, and expected you to respect, before she died? I do NOT know what to do with this thing!