I've enjoyed re-watching your hosting videos over the holidays, so I would be up for new hosting tips or recipes, even if I never host such a large family. 😅
I HAVE noticed a difference but in the BEST way! I loved your videos before but recently, it feels like a more cozy, relaxed, calming safe space. I can see your personality more, in your editing, content, decor, attire…it has inspired me to find myself more
One thing I always run into with my RUclipsrs is that I find someone I really like, then either my interests or priorities change, or their channel changes soo much that we no longer align. The most common example is they buy a mansion and now their standard of living is just so unrealistic next to mine. I’ve been following you for maybe 5years now(?) and one thing that’s kept me coming back to your channel is that we’ve changed together. For me, you are easy to connect to. You are real. So many other channels make me feel less than or guilty about something or another that I’ve really stopped participating in most social media altogether. But when I leave your channel, and a select few others, I feel uplifted or centered. I like the old videos but I also like the new videos. ❤
This is one of the biggest compliments you could ever pay me! I strive to remain “relatable” even when that target seems to be constantly moving and shifting as social media changes. Being relatable to me is about way more than having people like me online, but being able to still touch people and bring peace and inspiration to their lives. The fact that I’ve been able to do this for you makes the effort all worth it! Your words have really touched my heart and renewed my mission. Thank you, my friend. ♥️
Your videos are a fresh, calm breath of air. I have noticed you getting more calm and confident over the years. Really so grateful for the time and effort you put into them!
I hope this doesn’t come off too dramatic, but your videos have helped changed my life! I started watching your channel the year before I got engaged to my now husband of 2 years. And because of ideas your video prompted and your encouragement, I have become a homemaker who is comfortable and confident in my role. Seeing to you grow more comfortable in your videos has been a big part of it! You not only talk the talk, but you walk the walk! Thank you!! And may God bless you and your family abundantly this year!
I've been watching your videos since Hailey was about a year old. I have loved the shift in your channel. You are the only Patreon channel I'm subscribed too and my heart does a leap when I see you've posted a new video. I dedos have enjoyed seeing your personality shining more especially through your home decorating and thrifting! Your overall message of contentment is always a balm to my soul.
Your #5 lesson is where I am. I am Cynthia, not my husband's wife or my son's mother. Those are true, but people forget that I am my own person, and it depresses me that people expect me to be someone I'm not just because my family is great at a task. Don't put people onto pedestals and expect me to join them. That's not who I am. I'm just Cynthia, and I would like to be accepted as me alone. Thanks for being honest because it helps me to be honest with myself.
Natalie I have noticed a difference! I have been watching you since the twins were little! In 2020 we had a medical kiddo born and when your mindset went into progress not progression so did mine! I felt the same way! I feel like we have both grown over the years together in a weird way! We are now expecting our 3rd child and we went through our whole house in a day thanks to you! I woke up and just wanted to get everything ready. Told myself what gets done is more than yesterday “progress over perfection” and the relief when I sat down at the end of the day. I just had to pray ♥️
When I watch your videos from a couple of years ago, I do notice the difference. You've always been authentic and relatable, but over time I feel you've become more confident, maybe more comfortable within your online community that's supporting you, and you've opened up more. I appreciate that you've grown into your own style of doing things, and as your content changes over time, I feel like we're on this journey of personal growth and development together. So thank you for all of that! ❤
love your content Natalie. I would much rather watch someone who is "real" and "imperfect" than someone who is trying too hard to be perfect. keep up the great videos and Happy New Year.
I have been watching your channel for probably 9 years. I have grown to cherish your channel. You have definitely shown more authenticity as the years pass! Thank you so much for sharing your light! 💕🌸💕🌸
Yes to the millennial gray as a coping mechanism for too much clutter! I fell into that trap and am just now (at almost 34) discovering I like some color in my home. Color, "mismatched" wood tones (we're collecting older furniture pieces we love), and things with character. It's so cozy!
I have followed you for years and have always been inspired by your content ❤️ The explanation on the labels being used for video descriptions, NOT when introducing yourself…LOVE that!!!!
Love, Love, Love your comments on "I'm not a minimalist"! Amen, preach it, sister!! I absolutely agree with you on this - the world and social media has put SO much pressure on us to place a "label" on everything we do! It is freeing to know that you can just be yourself and a very good reminder for me too! Thank you so much for sharing this lesson. I really needed to hear this today! ❤
PEACEFUL SImple Living. It projects in your voice and invites me, even more than usual, to sit down and lotto your calming voice. Like tea with a friend.
Natalie, you have always been a fave of my subs! I wish at 72 I would have had my act together sooner, but I have been decluttering for a few months and its getting easier to toss or donate lately. I look at you like a modern homesteader and live watching you softly tend your garden, teach your children and love your spouse! Never thought to welcome my husband home until I heard you say it to Weston in a video. I have done it to my husband ever since! So Thank You for that and your beautiful videos ❤
I've absolutely noticed a shift in your content and I'm so here for it! You're more casual, comfortable, confident, and unapologetically you and it's the best. After so many years of watching vloggers on RUclips, you are the only one I am still subscribed to because I feel like we've evolved together. 🩷
When i was a junior in high school a classmate wrote in my yearbook - basically " you dont need to be what everyone else thinks you should be, be yourself!" No truer words spoken. I've spent many years since remembering these words & it's changing my life. I am Carolyn - who loves travel, sewing, crafts, reading & being a stay at home (retired) homemaker! I take what is enjoyable for our family (hubby & I) - so yes i have grey walls in our home, but lots of color & wood to counter the blandness. The same with my clothes, food,... I'm simplifying even more but enjoying life (even with dealing with an unknown health issue for the last year - hope to find a reason this year!)
I love your peaceful and relaxed chat videos. You calm me down and I love that overarching premise of “just do something, it doesn’t have to be perfect or complete”. That really helps me so much.
I’ve been watching since your first pregnancy (my oldest is an 11 year old boy) and I’ve consistently watched your videos and been SO encouraged. You’ve definitely grown in so many ways and I find you likeable and inspiring as a fellow believer. Thanks for sharing what you learn and how you live. You are a bright and beautiful place on RUclips for sure ❤️
I’ve been following you for years now. Ever since I found out I was pregnant in 2020. I feel like I know you as a friend haha Thank you for your rawness in the video. Happy new year! Progress over perfection is key! 🙌❤
Hi! I can’t speak to any of the changes that I may have noticed as I only found your channel this year. I have enjoyed watching each of your videos. It puts a smile on my face when I see a new one pop up. I find your voice calming and helps to put me in the right mental space. Thank you!!❤
Yes!!!!! I have noticed a shift. I use to watch you before your minimalism journey and I started to not enjoy the perfectionist part of your content. I felt like it was just never obtainable for me especially being a new mom. Well I came back after your minimalism journey and I just love when your videos pop into my feed. Just like this sit down part after your camera issue. It is just so much more down to earth and relatable. Thank you for teaching us progress over perfection!
Thanks so much for sticking around while I grew as a person and content creator! I learned a lot in my twenties and I’m grateful for graciously viewers who have been with me through the ups and downs!
Wow, it's always a pleasure to listen to you. I'm many years older than you, but after watching your videos I'm firstly more motivated than before and secondly much more relaxed because your way of speaking and your explanations always come from the heart and are very wise for your age. They bring me back down to earth, make me more grateful, more fulfilled, more humble and I no longer feel like I have to become someone I absolutely don't want to be just to make other people happy. Thank you very much. You always say exactly the right words that I needed. I'm Mandy, 49 years old, not a minimalist, but on the way to minimizing my possessions and getting to know myself and treating myself the way I deserve and what's good for me. I choose 😊 Happy New Year to you and your lovely Family and Friends ❤🍀🌻
I have noticed a difference! Thank you for being an inspiration. I so appreciate your mantra of progress over perfection. My family is in the state of needing to prepare to find a new home and sell our current one (out growing the space) and I'm slowly making progress toward decluttering. Each baby step makes me feel a little bit better!
I whole heartedly appreciate how you articulate your journey. It inspired me this morning while organizing my new home. Your point on labels was awesome.
Happy New Year, Natalie. Hope it was a meaningful Christmas for you and yours. It was such a treat to see your return today. This was a lovely message. Very grace filled. Thank you for sharing these thoughts. Time to exhale. ❤
So much freedom in your last point! Thank you for being so real and authentic in your mental health journey. It has blessed me over the past few years so much.
No. 5 is a good lesson. I am not a minimalist, either. However, I sought online and book support 20 years ago to help me declutter, sort, organise and generally cope with my life better, learn what is important and what isn't and also who I am - and that just happens to go under those labels of minimalism, simplicity, frugality etc. etc. It doesn't mean I am those labels, but I have acquired skills that have saved my marriage and my life and that mean I can enjoy my wonderful life and future as a senior. I just turned 60.
Another Natalie video is exactly what I needed. It's been tough finding my own balance on the "minimalist" spectrum. I like to hold onto sentimental things from my childhood. I like having an emergency tote of random gifts for when I forget a birthday or hostess gift. I like little knickknacks from family members who have passed away. Progress over perfection has had such a positive impact on me. Thank you 😊
This video was a breath of fresh air. I love this new chapter of life you are in, and I especially love seeing Weston in a new role closer to home. Always a big thank you on providing relatable content that we can all use at any stage in life. Have a blessed 2025, we love you Natalie.
Natalie, I do agree that your content has become more casual and like you’re more confident in your content. And I love it! I have been watching you since you found out you were pregnant with the boys and the transformation has been amazing! Definitely keep progressing and doing what works for you and being open to the journey.
Thank you for sharing. You helped me regain some momentum to keep simplifying even if the rest of my family isn't. It feels great in the areas I can control.
Whew Girl! That was completely on point! I love that you're more confident in who you are now! It's so inspiring. Hope you have a blessed rest of the day! ❤
I have absolutely noticed a difference over the years, you just seem more settled,or comfortable in your own skin, or maybe more content is what I am looking for.
I really needed this video today. I’m sitting here right now just looking around at all of the stuff. I’m feeling stuck and don’t even know where to begin. The anxiety created by the clutter is real. Thank you so much for sharing the lessons you’ve learned. Lesson 3 resonated with me so much. I actually got chills when you were talking about not even starting something if you can’t do it perfectly. That’s me 100 percent…sometimes I feel like why even bother. And lesson 5….just wow! “I’m taking my home back. I’m taking my life back. I’m taking my mental health back.” This video is exactly the motivation I needed to hear. Happy New Year Natalie💫
Speaking about clothes, will you share a wardrobe update/ declutter soon? I feel like it was a while since you did one of those and I really enjoy them. I do also love colour and wood as well. I’ve a colourful wardrobe, my ”base” is colour instead of white, black and grey. I had a period when I thought black was the only way to go, urgh 😅 Yes, I agree with you, I really do see a difference in you and when you practice this it makes your videos more genuine and it’s one of many reasons it’s still interesting to watch your videos!
I have only followed you over the last maybe 6 months but it’s great stuff! So glad to have found you. I get a very authentic and calming vibe. Happy for you and happy for me for finding you 😅
I do think you hit on a couple of very important and true things. I am not a minimalist but I do enjoy my house being clutter free, easy to keep clean and well organized. Also teaching your children how to do things around the house is extremely important I think. I had 2 boys that now as adults know and do things around their homes which is good to see.
I have never related to anything more that what you were talking about in this video. Especially the part about standards and perfection. Thank you for being so real and relatable.💕
Can i just say how much i enjoy all of your videos! Thank you so much for opening your home to us to learn how to make our homes perfect for for our life styles🥰
I have definitely noticed a positive, peaceful, and relaxed demeanor shift!!! And I soooo appreciate your honesty about the struggle to hold a standard of perfection that only exists in your mind! I struggled with that for years, too. So thankful for growth and freedom in the Lord! We should do well, live a holy life, and glorify God but that is often not the “perfection” we see from the catalogs and the Jones’! Love your content and encouragement! 🙌💛
You inspired me several years ago to get rid of some “baggage” around my house. So my friend & I rented a booth at an antique/junk store as an outlet for the stuff. We are having a grand time with our little venture!
I have been watching you for 7 years. I can definitely tell a difference even if it isnt dramatic. You seem more relaxed and calm. Blessings to the Bennett family in 2025!
LOVE all of this Natalie✨AMEN Sister! ❤️ Especially the part about feeling like we have to box ourselves in... And I can absolutely see more of your personality in your more recent content . Loving it. God Bless 🫶🏼🩷
I started watching you in the middle of your messy to minimal series. This New Year, as I continue my decluttering mission, I am going to commit to go back and watch the entire series!
Natalie thank you for sharing and always feel encouraged after one of your videos! As a SAHM, caregiver and content creator myself I do appreciate being encouraged and reminded to not pigeon hole myself into a box of perfection or what other people’s opinions or thoughts are. Wishing you a blessed 2025!
🎉 yes to these lessons! And yes I am loving your casual content too! It's relatable, like I'm chatting with my friend Natalie over a warm beverage ❤ my biggest takeaway from following your channel for many years is progress over perfection!!!
Love all of these messages - so true. I love your peaceful demeanour and your lovely family. I appreciate your Christian beliefs but you definitely don’t preach but show kindly how your faith helps you (I’m not overly religious but admire your principles). No one is perfect but you are a perfect example of how you can continue to strive to be yourself ❤
My house is definitely not Pinterest worthy, as we have lots of odd furniture, our house is pretty rough right now, and isn’t in the best of conditions, but you know what, our kids are still small, we’re currently working on our shed, so we can have a tad more space, as a family room. But that’s our focus along with our garden. We’re trying to grow some veggies and flowers.
That has given me something to think about ... progress over perfection, and having minimalism be a tool, food for thought :) Thanks for the encouragement and inspiration.
I agree with comments above. You come across very calm and happy. Though you have a beautiful personality. Love coming on your videos to see your family ❤
What I like about your minimalism is it isn’t stark and depressing. Your home is neat and comfortable. Having to downsize after 50 years of marriage has been difficult. I had many beautiful things that I could not bring with me to the new house. Not the junk, that wasn’t painful to declutter. The funny thing is that once in a while I look in antique malls. I see so many things exactly the same as things I gave away. The decision to keep or get rid of something was so difficult. I admit I have a storage room with items from my Mother and my aunt that I just can’t part with, but not that many. I gave away so much crystal and silver. My children didn’t want it then. Although, as they get older they do appreciate some of the “stuff” more. I guess I will never be a true minimalist. Just neat and as tidy as possible.
This video made me think of myself! When I got married, I moved in with my spouse to a very small condo. I acquired stuff over the years and was not letting it go. I wasn’t a huge shopper for things like home decor. Clothes, yes, are a huge part of my life. I’m learning what works for my body. I am very crafty but to be honest do not feel I got alot of supplies like most crafters do. In my marriage I started to feel overwhelmed with what little stuff I did have. I thought more storage was the answer, which it was not. To my husband, our home is cluttered and I am a hoarder. I’m actually neither one of those things. There plenty of space to walk around in my condo. I am like you, constantly decluttering my space. Several years ago I was watching a RUclips video and it just hit me that I wanted to make some sort of a change in my life and let go of my small amounts of clutter. There was a lady who happened to be religious and had a RUclips channel that I could connect with. I watched her video and I started on this small journey to go through my home. I would start one room at a time and I would go through my stuff. Well, that video inspired me at the time but it wasn’t enough for me. I felt as if I was still struggling with the clutter. About three years ago I was having some very serious problems in my marriage and I was left with having to figure out whether or not I was going to stay in my marriage. My husband is somebody who likes to put labels on himself and likes to put labels on other people. I married a person who did some things outside of our marriage and when he decided he wanted to come back into the marriage and change, I put up a lot of boundaries within the marriage. I did leave my spouse for a year! I wasn’t going to allow all the things that occurred in the marriage to happening again. If he was going to make a huge reconciliation with me, we were going to have to make a lot of serious changes in our marriage. In that process, I chose to make some serious changes with myself. I got closer to God more than ever. Last year, I got so fed up with the fact that every system I tried for clearing up my clutter was not working. In that year that I left my spouse, I watched a movie called “Break every Chain”. That movie struck a huge chord with me. I was married to an alcoholic who went outside the marriage because he was so depressed in his life. His problems built up so much and it had caused me to feel like so much weight was now on my shoulders. After watching that movie, the song chain breakers by Zach Williams kept popping up in my head. It made me realize that I had a chain in my life that was holding me back. One day when I was walking, I was trying to figure out what the chain was in my life. I had a bunch of stuff sitting in my art room on the floor, and it was a hot mess. I was taking a walk that day, I came home to realize that the mess on the floor was due to the fact that I had a lot of paper. I realized that the paper in my life was a huge chain that I needed to break so I went on this journey, and I started cleaning out the room and decluttering everything that was related to paper. I swear during this entire journey my grandmother who is in heaven, was trying tell me to clean up that room. It made me realize that God was also looking out for me as well. For the next several days, I started going through my entire room and clearing out anything that was paper related. That included cardboard, that included paper and anything else trash related. I went on that journey and spent months just trying to go through everything within that room. I went through all my stuff. I knew I had stuff that I could let go of. I was able to take a bunch of stuff out to donation to a local free store that gives away free art supplies to people in the community. I was able to let go some stuff for regular donation. I’m still on the journey that I started a year ago and it changes from time to time. So many things that you say in your videos resonate with me the most. There are days where my fashion changes. There are days where I will go through different parts of my home and see that I can let go a certain things that don’t serve my life anymore. I try not to be a perfectionist, but sometimes I find myself wanting to be that exact person. It’s hard to let that go within me. I myself don’t like labels because I was labeled as a child with the learning disability. I remember when I was in college I learned a lot about myself at the school I went to. I realize that when I got married, I started to kind of lose a little part of me. My stuff was holding me back. Growing up I didn’t have a lot of stuff. I gained that part of me back as I have been in this journey. It really has changed my entire life. I am now closer to God more than ever. I don’t view myself as a certain thing. As I sit here and write this to you, I’m looking at my Christmas tree thinking it’s not Pinterest perfect nor is it full of bright colorful glass ornaments. As I write this to you, I think to myself that your channel has really helped me to really understand myself. This year I have decided to come up with a vision board and I want to create some goals. Whether or not they are accomplished is another story. I’m hoping with God‘s help that I will see a huge change. I’m hoping that I will start to feel less stressed. I’m hoping that any worries I have will go away. I also am hoping that my marriage restoration project will continue to get better as time goes on. Anyways, thank you for being who you are because there are days where I feel like a minimalist and there are days where I know, I am definitely not a minimalist. Thank you again!!! This year, I want to see so much come out of my journey!!! One of my goals is to grow my blog A Handmade Story! I hope that God will make my dream a reality!! ❤️🙏😊
I feel like the things you are saying in regards to minimalism could be applicable to other things people can struggle with! Thank you for your videos!
Thank you for sharing! I definitely needed to hear some of this, especially the one about doing little by little is better than none at all. I too get overwhelmed and that thought process will be so helpful to me. The one about it not being a family affair, i needed that also because often worry about my kids rooms and they are old enough to take on some of that also.
This could have been me talking. The perfection paralysis is real. I just cleaned my sewing cabinet out and tossed a bunch of things for trash and donation. I had some projects that ended up being more difficult and I knew I wasn't going to be able to do them...."perfectly". I am donating some. Just eliminating all the clutter and getting my projects ordered where I can see them has done amazing thing for my mindset. I'm eager to get back to it. This video just... I know it sounds corny but had me "falling in love with you all over again. 😂😂😂 Loved it. My goal for the year is to be more intentional with my time, space, purchases, etc.
I love that you brought up your identity. This was something that was put on my heart in the last few weeks. When you started messy to minimal five years ago I wouldn’t have even called myself a Christian because I was so frustrated. Now, by the grace of God, I find my identity in Jesus and my husband and I are bringing our children to the Catholic faith!
Humanity’s need to create/force labels for everything and then their want to reject labels placed on them as an individual should tell us all we need to know-labels don’t help anything other than collecting people. And people aren’t meant to be collected like things. Love you, girl, and all of your amazing Natalie Bennett-ness 😘
Yes I’ve watched you on and off for a few years since Covid I think. You are much more relaxed and just “whatever it’s okay it doesn’t have to be perfect” which I love much better then the RUclipsrs who are “just do this and it’s perfect” that’s not real. I can 💯 see the shift.
I think it all ebs and flows. My kids are finally a little older and my project this weekend is to donate or trash all the toddler plates and sippy cups
I have noticed the difference, you see, more relaxed and Filled with so much peace. This was an amazing insight. Thank you for sharing it. It was really powerful. May Jesus. Just bless you bunches and bunches.
Natalie, I believe it was 2020 when I started watching your videos, and I have noticed that you’re more relaxed? Now. Could be a combination of minimalism, kids getting bigger and gaining more independence, enjoying your new home, etc … ❤ love you and your sweet family
I really enjoy your content. In the last 1-2 years I saw that you got more yourself like with clothes, colors… I am quite happy that I never fell into the „grey/beige“ thinking as I always knew that I love colors. What I really learned from your videos (and others): Things have to be easy. Decluttering gives space to put things away, to display what you love, to put away things without thinking (as we’re also an ADHD family this was… a revelation). Easy things don’t have to be stylish either. Does the open basket for my keys and change and stuff look pretty? No, but I would NEVER open an drawer to put it away or even open a lid. Another learning of my minimalism journey of about 8 years is that seasons of life change. Especially with kids. Sometimes we might need or want more of one category or less of others. Sometimes we have the mental capacity to reevaluate things, sometimes not. As we reduced other stuff we actually increased our amount of board games as we really enjoy them for family time. We’re thinking about going back to physical music now that my son starts to be interested in some of the bands we enjoy and we want to be more independent from subscriptions. At the same time we currently let go of our toddler stuff and plan a big flea market with kids stuff together with other family members. For me the house has to stay manageable and stuff should never restrict us in any way (enough space to play, craft, doing sport…). We won’t clutter up the spaces for storage or fill a drawer to the point where it’s basically unusable. Otherwise I am pretty relaxed. I use labels as „minimalist, historian, reader, crafter…“ as description, but probably they would better fit as description of the tools in my box than for myself. I also have a lot of interests and hobbies. And probably having hundreds of books might disqualify me as a minimalist 😅 But I actually repurchased a few books after I tried to reduce too far in the past, so I keep them although I am very minimal in other areas (wardrobe, decorations).
I have learned that nothing should disqualify you from being a minimalist because minimalism is not a religion. There’s no dogma here that we have to live up to- only what works best for us as we implement different strategies and standards for our own individual homes. You enjoy those books!♥️
100% agree with all of your tips. I have been watching your videos for a few years now and all of your tips have honestly been life changing to me. I have shared your videos and tips with friends and family as well. Any time I’m decluttering a space I like to put on one of your videos in the background as encouragement. Thanks for all of your wisdom 😊
I felt so free as a Christian after a church service in which my pastor preached about identity. I realized, I’m a child of God by the will of God. PERIOD so freeing!
Happy new year!! Loved the video!😍There is a shift in your videos and it is a lovely and onest evolution. I Love it! and I will watch the video again to count how many times you said keep up with the Joneses 😊
The label thing is really important! Everything gets labeled these days. And as you said - then we are stuck with that label, but as humans we are so much more than that. We are supposed to change and grow and try new things. ❤ I liked how you said that minimalism is a tool we can use!
I, myself am coming out of my millennial gray Era and it is so freeing. My husband and I have found our decor vibe/ style and SURPRISE! It's not neutrals 🤣 Thank you for bringing this up. I grew up jn a very cluttered home so when I moved out, I purchased everything in gray to be the opposite of my parents. Turns out color doesn't equal clutter.
Been watching since you were pregnant with the boys. I’d say you e always been authentic on camera but you are now more authentically you in life which translates to more authenticity for your viewers ❤
Happy new year, that was lovely you always keep it real. I actually cleared out my dressing table make up today it’s looking so more organised. I just pick one space a day and as you say progress over perfection works well for me I don’t do well with clutter. Xx
Number 5 was so spot on. It made me realize the issues that i have had with the minimalist channels. I'm not a minimalist. I like my home organized and seeing the things that i love, displayed. I have gotten rid of lots of stuff over the years but minimalist, never. My line is "good enough for the life i live"! Lol
I’ve been following you long enough that I specifically remember you saying your favorite color is gray 😆 I’ve loved following along over all these years!
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Who’s ready for more MINIMALISM/SIMPLE LIVING content in 2025!? What videos would you love to see? Let me know 👇👇👇👇
How you connect minimalism/simple living to your faith.
And how it creates space for incoming blessings.
Filling, simple living meals/grocery plan that doesn't overwhelm your mind.
Gardening, minimalism, homeschooling and family times. A Q and A with Weston.
I've enjoyed re-watching your hosting videos over the holidays, so I would be up for new hosting tips or recipes, even if I never host such a large family. 😅
I HAVE noticed a difference but in the BEST way! I loved your videos before but recently, it feels like a more cozy, relaxed, calming safe space. I can see your personality more, in your editing, content, decor, attire…it has inspired me to find myself more
That means the world to me! I’m so glad minimalism has helped me show up more authentically. 🥰
Agreed.
Same!
This!! I come to Natalie’s channel when I need some calm in my life.
Yes! So well said. She inspires me.
One thing I always run into with my RUclipsrs is that I find someone I really like, then either my interests or priorities change, or their channel changes soo much that we no longer align. The most common example is they buy a mansion and now their standard of living is just so unrealistic next to mine. I’ve been following you for maybe 5years now(?) and one thing that’s kept me coming back to your channel is that we’ve changed together. For me, you are easy to connect to. You are real. So many other channels make me feel less than or guilty about something or another that I’ve really stopped participating in most social media altogether. But when I leave your channel, and a select few others, I feel uplifted or centered. I like the old videos but I also like the new videos. ❤
This is one of the biggest compliments you could ever pay me! I strive to remain “relatable” even when that target seems to be constantly moving and shifting as social media changes. Being relatable to me is about way more than having people like me online, but being able to still touch people and bring peace and inspiration to their lives.
The fact that I’ve been able to do this for you makes the effort all worth it! Your words have really touched my heart and renewed my mission. Thank you, my friend. ♥️
Your videos are a fresh, calm breath of air. I have noticed you getting more calm and confident over the years. Really so grateful for the time and effort you put into them!
I hope this doesn’t come off too dramatic, but your videos have helped changed my life! I started watching your channel the year before I got engaged to my now husband of 2 years. And because of ideas your video prompted and your encouragement, I have become a homemaker who is comfortable and confident in my role. Seeing to you grow more comfortable in your videos has been a big part of it! You not only talk the talk, but you walk the walk! Thank you!! And may God bless you and your family abundantly this year!
YES YES YES.... Natalie has inspired so much healthy changes in my life tangible and spiritual.
I've been watching your videos since Hailey was about a year old. I have loved the shift in your channel. You are the only Patreon channel I'm subscribed too and my heart does a leap when I see you've posted a new video. I dedos have enjoyed seeing your personality shining more especially through your home decorating and thrifting! Your overall message of contentment is always a balm to my soul.
Your #5 lesson is where I am. I am Cynthia, not my husband's wife or my son's mother. Those are true, but people forget that I am my own person, and it depresses me that people expect me to be someone I'm not just because my family is great at a task. Don't put people onto pedestals and expect me to join them. That's not who I am. I'm just Cynthia, and I would like to be accepted as me alone. Thanks for being honest because it helps me to be honest with myself.
Natalie I have noticed a difference! I have been watching you since the twins were little! In 2020 we had a medical kiddo born and when your mindset went into progress not progression so did mine! I felt the same way! I feel like we have both grown over the years together in a weird way! We are now expecting our 3rd child and we went through our whole house in a day thanks to you! I woke up and just wanted to get everything ready. Told myself what gets done is more than yesterday “progress over perfection” and the relief when I sat down at the end of the day. I just had to pray ♥️
When I watch your videos from a couple of years ago, I do notice the difference. You've always been authentic and relatable, but over time I feel you've become more confident, maybe more comfortable within your online community that's supporting you, and you've opened up more. I appreciate that you've grown into your own style of doing things, and as your content changes over time, I feel like we're on this journey of personal growth and development together. So thank you for all of that! ❤
love your content Natalie. I would much rather watch someone who is "real" and "imperfect" than someone who is trying too hard to be perfect. keep up the great videos and Happy New Year.
I have been watching your channel for probably 9 years. I have grown to cherish your channel. You have definitely shown more authenticity as the years pass! Thank you so much for sharing your light! 💕🌸💕🌸
Yes to the millennial gray as a coping mechanism for too much clutter! I fell into that trap and am just now (at almost 34) discovering I like some color in my home. Color, "mismatched" wood tones (we're collecting older furniture pieces we love), and things with character. It's so cozy!
I have followed you for years and have always been inspired by your content ❤️ The explanation on the labels being used for video descriptions, NOT when introducing yourself…LOVE that!!!!
Love, Love, Love your comments on "I'm not a minimalist"! Amen, preach it, sister!! I absolutely agree with you on this - the world and social media has put SO much pressure on us to place a "label" on everything we do! It is freeing to know that you can just be yourself and a very good reminder for me too! Thank you so much for sharing this lesson. I really needed to hear this today! ❤
PEACEFUL SImple Living. It projects in your voice and invites me, even more than usual, to sit down and lotto your calming voice. Like tea with a friend.
Natalie, you have always been a fave of my subs! I wish at 72 I would have had my act together sooner, but I have been decluttering for a few months and its getting easier to toss or donate lately.
I look at you like a modern homesteader and live watching you softly tend your garden, teach your children and love your spouse! Never thought to welcome my husband home until I heard you say it to Weston in a video. I have done it to my husband ever since! So Thank You for that and your beautiful videos ❤
I've absolutely noticed a shift in your content and I'm so here for it! You're more casual, comfortable, confident, and unapologetically you and it's the best. After so many years of watching vloggers on RUclips, you are the only one I am still subscribed to because I feel like we've evolved together. 🩷
When i was a junior in high school a classmate wrote in my yearbook - basically " you dont need to be what everyone else thinks you should be, be yourself!" No truer words spoken. I've spent many years since remembering these words & it's changing my life. I am Carolyn - who loves travel, sewing, crafts, reading & being a stay at home (retired) homemaker! I take what is enjoyable for our family (hubby & I) - so yes i have grey walls in our home, but lots of color & wood to counter the blandness. The same with my clothes, food,... I'm simplifying even more but enjoying life (even with dealing with an unknown health issue for the last year - hope to find a reason this year!)
I love your peaceful and relaxed chat videos. You calm me down and I love that overarching premise of “just do something, it doesn’t have to be perfect or complete”. That really helps me so much.
Natalie, I have been watching for years, love all of the videos; and especially your down to earth personality and your love Our Lord.
I’ve been watching since your first pregnancy (my oldest is an 11 year old boy) and I’ve consistently watched your videos and been SO encouraged. You’ve definitely grown in so many ways and I find you likeable and inspiring as a fellow believer. Thanks for sharing what you learn and how you live. You are a bright and beautiful place on RUclips for sure ❤️
I’ve been following you for years now. Ever since I found out I was pregnant in 2020. I feel like I know you as a friend haha Thank you for your rawness in the video. Happy new year! Progress over perfection is key! 🙌❤
Hi! I can’t speak to any of the changes that I may have noticed as I only found your channel this year. I have enjoyed watching each of your videos. It puts a smile on my face when I see a new one pop up. I find your voice calming and helps to put me in the right mental space. Thank you!!❤
Yes!!!!! I have noticed a shift. I use to watch you before your minimalism journey and I started to not enjoy the perfectionist part of your content. I felt like it was just never obtainable for me especially being a new mom. Well I came back after your minimalism journey and I just love when your videos pop into my feed. Just like this sit down part after your camera issue. It is just so much more down to earth and relatable. Thank you for teaching us progress over perfection!
Thanks so much for sticking around while I grew as a person and content creator! I learned a lot in my twenties and I’m grateful for graciously viewers who have been with me through the ups and downs!
Wow, it's always a pleasure to listen to you.
I'm many years older than you, but after watching your videos I'm firstly more motivated than before and secondly much more relaxed because your way of speaking and your explanations always come from the heart and are very wise for your age. They bring me back down to earth, make me more grateful, more fulfilled, more humble and I no longer feel like I have to become someone I absolutely don't want to be just to make other people happy. Thank you very much.
You always say exactly the right words that I needed.
I'm Mandy, 49 years old, not a minimalist, but on the way to minimizing my possessions and getting to know myself and treating myself the way I deserve and what's good for me. I choose 😊
Happy New Year to you and your lovely Family and Friends ❤🍀🌻
I have noticed a difference! Thank you for being an inspiration. I so appreciate your mantra of progress over perfection. My family is in the state of needing to prepare to find a new home and sell our current one (out growing the space) and I'm slowly making progress toward decluttering. Each baby step makes me feel a little bit better!
I whole heartedly appreciate how you articulate your journey. It inspired me this morning while organizing my new home. Your point on labels was awesome.
I absolutely love your channel because you are so down to earth and relateable. Your content is very calming.
I didn’t see a change, it’s more of a feeling of comfort? You have always smiled, an I hope I make sense.
Happy New Year, Natalie. Hope it was a meaningful Christmas for you and yours. It was such a treat to see your return today. This was a lovely message. Very grace filled. Thank you for sharing these thoughts. Time to exhale. ❤
So much freedom in your last point! Thank you for being so real and authentic in your mental health journey. It has blessed me over the past few years so much.
No. 5 is a good lesson. I am not a minimalist, either. However, I sought online and book support 20 years ago to help me declutter, sort, organise and generally cope with my life better, learn what is important and what isn't and also who I am - and that just happens to go under those labels of minimalism, simplicity, frugality etc. etc. It doesn't mean I am those labels, but I have acquired skills that have saved my marriage and my life and that mean I can enjoy my wonderful life and future as a senior. I just turned 60.
Another Natalie video is exactly what I needed. It's been tough finding my own balance on the "minimalist" spectrum. I like to hold onto sentimental things from my childhood. I like having an emergency tote of random gifts for when I forget a birthday or hostess gift. I like little knickknacks from family members who have passed away. Progress over perfection has had such a positive impact on me. Thank you 😊
This video was a breath of fresh air. I love this new chapter of life you are in, and I especially love seeing Weston in a new role closer to home. Always a big thank you on providing relatable content that we can all use at any stage in life. Have a blessed 2025, we love you Natalie.
❤Natalie, I am starting my journey to finding my identity. You are such an encouragement. I’m gonna go back and watch your journey. I appreciate you.
Natalie, I do agree that your content has become more casual and like you’re more confident in your content. And I love it! I have been watching you since you found out you were pregnant with the boys and the transformation has been amazing!
Definitely keep progressing and doing what works for you and being open to the journey.
Thank you for sharing. You helped me regain some momentum to keep simplifying even if the rest of my family isn't. It feels great in the areas I can control.
Whew Girl! That was completely on point! I love that you're more confident in who you are now! It's so inspiring. Hope you have a blessed rest of the day! ❤
Thank you so much!!
All these years later and still my favorite ❤ and yes, I’ve seen a shift and I love it. So happy for you. ❤️
I have absolutely noticed a difference over the years, you just seem more settled,or comfortable in your own skin, or maybe more content is what I am looking for.
I really needed this video today. I’m sitting here right now just looking around at all of the stuff. I’m feeling stuck and don’t even know where to begin. The anxiety created by the clutter is real. Thank you so much for sharing the lessons you’ve learned. Lesson 3 resonated with me so much. I actually got chills when you were talking about not even starting something if you can’t do it perfectly. That’s me 100 percent…sometimes I feel like why even bother. And lesson 5….just wow! “I’m taking my home back. I’m taking my life back. I’m taking my mental health back.” This video is exactly the motivation I needed to hear. Happy New Year Natalie💫
Speaking about clothes, will you share a wardrobe update/ declutter soon? I feel like it was a while since you did one of those and I really enjoy them. I do also love colour and wood as well. I’ve a colourful wardrobe, my ”base” is colour instead of white, black and grey. I had a period when I thought black was the only way to go, urgh 😅
Yes, I agree with you, I really do see a difference in you and when you practice this it makes your videos more genuine and it’s one of many reasons it’s still interesting to watch your videos!
I love this video! I loved #5, thanks for the reminder, that really resonates with me. Happy New Year!
Same to you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video ❤️
I have only followed you over the last maybe 6 months but it’s great stuff! So glad to have found you. I get a very authentic and calming vibe. Happy for you and happy for me for finding you 😅
I do think you hit on a couple of very important and true things.
I am not a minimalist but I do enjoy my house being clutter free, easy to keep clean and well organized.
Also teaching your children how to do things around the house is extremely important I think. I had 2 boys that now as adults know and do things around their homes which is good to see.
It's so important to find what works best for you and your family!
I have never related to anything more that what you were talking about in this video. Especially the part about standards and perfection. Thank you for being so real and relatable.💕
Can i just say how much i enjoy all of your videos! Thank you so much for opening your home to us to learn how to make our homes perfect for for our life styles🥰
I’m so happy to hear that! 🥰
There is so much wisdom in this video! Thanks for sharing!!!
Happy new year Natalie ❤
I have noticed a difference, but I love it! I've enjoyed your videos since you moved into this home. I enjoy your videos so much!
I have definitely noticed a positive, peaceful, and relaxed demeanor shift!!! And I soooo appreciate your honesty about the struggle to hold a standard of perfection that only exists in your mind! I struggled with that for years, too. So thankful for growth and freedom in the Lord! We should do well, live a holy life, and glorify God but that is often not the “perfection” we see from the catalogs and the Jones’! Love your content and encouragement! 🙌💛
This video was a great way to start 2025! Thank you for your insights and happy new year to you and your family!
Love watching your videos because you are YOU!!!! You can tell you are genuine and that in itself is an encouragement to others 🩷
You inspired me several years ago to get rid of some “baggage” around my house. So my friend & I rented a booth at an antique/junk store as an outlet for the stuff. We are having a grand time with our little venture!
I have been watching you for 7 years. I can definitely tell a difference even if it isnt dramatic. You seem more relaxed and calm. Blessings to the Bennett family in 2025!
Love your serenity. Absolutely for me, my surroundings affect my inner peace 🥰❤️
LOVE all of this Natalie✨AMEN Sister! ❤️ Especially the part about feeling like we have to box ourselves in... And I can absolutely see more of your personality in your more recent content . Loving it. God Bless 🫶🏼🩷
I started watching you in the middle of your messy to minimal series. This New Year, as I continue my decluttering mission, I am going to commit to go back and watch the entire series!
Natalie thank you for sharing and always feel encouraged after one of your videos!
As a SAHM, caregiver and content creator myself I do appreciate being encouraged and reminded to not pigeon hole myself into a box of perfection or what other people’s opinions or thoughts are.
Wishing you a blessed 2025!
🎉 yes to these lessons! And yes I am loving your casual content too! It's relatable, like I'm chatting with my friend Natalie over a warm beverage ❤ my biggest takeaway from following your channel for many years is progress over perfection!!!
It means the world to me that you've been following along for so long! 🙏
What a wonderful message to just be yourself, with many tools and talents. You hit the nail on the head. Love, love, love! Happy 2025, Natalie!
Love all of these messages - so true. I love your peaceful demeanour and your lovely family. I appreciate your Christian beliefs but you definitely don’t preach but show kindly how your faith helps you (I’m not overly religious but admire your principles). No one is perfect but you are a perfect example of how you can continue to strive to be yourself ❤
My house is definitely not Pinterest worthy, as we have lots of odd furniture, our house is pretty rough right now, and isn’t in the best of conditions, but you know what, our kids are still small, we’re currently working on our shed, so we can have a tad more space, as a family room. But that’s our focus along with our garden. We’re trying to grow some veggies and flowers.
I love you and your content so much! Thank you for the great words!
I have noticed that I watch more of your videos now than I used to because I prefer the more casual content.
That has given me something to think about ... progress over perfection, and having minimalism be a tool, food for thought :) Thanks for the encouragement and inspiration.
You are so welcome! Glad you are here 🩵
I agree with comments above. You come across very calm and happy. Though you have a beautiful personality. Love coming on your videos to see your family ❤
What I like about your minimalism is it isn’t stark and depressing. Your home is neat and comfortable. Having to downsize after 50 years of marriage has been difficult. I had many beautiful things that I could not bring with me to the new house. Not the junk, that wasn’t painful to declutter. The funny thing is that once in a while I look in antique malls. I see so many things exactly the same as things I gave away. The decision to keep or get rid of something was so difficult. I admit I have a storage room with items from my Mother and my aunt that I just can’t part with, but not that many. I gave away so much crystal and silver. My children didn’t want it then. Although, as they get older they do appreciate some of the “stuff” more. I guess I will never be a true minimalist. Just neat and as tidy as possible.
This video made me think of myself! When I got married, I moved in with my spouse to a very small condo. I acquired stuff over the years and was not letting it go. I wasn’t a huge shopper for things like home decor. Clothes, yes, are a huge part of my life. I’m learning what works for my body. I am very crafty but to be honest do not feel I got alot of supplies like most crafters do. In my marriage I started to feel overwhelmed with what little stuff I did have. I thought more storage was the answer, which it was not. To my husband, our home is cluttered and I am a hoarder. I’m actually neither one of those things. There plenty of space to walk around in my condo. I am like you, constantly decluttering my space. Several years ago I was watching a RUclips video and it just hit me that I wanted to make some sort of a change in my life and let go of my small amounts of clutter. There was a lady who happened to be religious and had a RUclips channel that I could connect with. I watched her video and I started on this small journey to go through my home. I would start one room at a time and I would go through my stuff. Well, that video inspired me at the time but it wasn’t enough for me. I felt as if I was still struggling with the clutter. About three years ago I was having some very serious problems in my marriage and I was left with having to figure out whether or not I was going to stay in my marriage. My husband is somebody who likes to put labels on himself and likes to put labels on other people. I married a person who did some things outside of our marriage and when he decided he wanted to come back into the marriage and change, I put up a lot of boundaries within the marriage. I did leave my spouse for a year! I wasn’t going to allow all the things that occurred in the marriage to happening again. If he was going to make a huge reconciliation with me, we were going to have to make a lot of serious changes in our marriage. In that process, I chose to make some serious changes with myself. I got closer to God more than ever. Last year, I got so fed up with the fact that every system I tried for clearing up my clutter was not working. In that year that I left my spouse, I watched a movie called “Break every Chain”. That movie struck a huge chord with me. I was married to an alcoholic who went outside the marriage because he was so depressed in his life. His problems built up so much and it had caused me to feel like so much weight was now on my shoulders. After watching that movie, the song chain breakers by Zach Williams kept popping up in my head. It made me realize that I had a chain in my life that was holding me back. One day when I was walking, I was trying to figure out what the chain was in my life. I had a bunch of stuff sitting in my art room on the floor, and it was a hot mess. I was taking a walk that day, I came home to realize that the mess on the floor was due to the fact that I had a lot of paper. I realized that the paper in my life was a huge chain that I needed to break so I went on this journey, and I started cleaning out the room and decluttering everything that was related to paper. I swear during this entire journey my grandmother who is in heaven, was trying tell me to clean up that room. It made me realize that God was also looking out for me as well. For the next several days, I started going through my entire room and clearing out anything that was paper related. That included cardboard, that included paper and anything else trash related. I went on that journey and spent months just trying to go through everything within that room. I went through all my stuff. I knew I had stuff that I could let go of. I was able to take a bunch of stuff out to donation to a local free store that gives away free art supplies to people in the community. I was able to let go some stuff for regular donation. I’m still on the journey that I started a year ago and it changes from time to time. So many things that you say in your videos resonate with me the most. There are days where my fashion changes. There are days where I will go through different parts of my home and see that I can let go a certain things that don’t serve my life anymore. I try not to be a perfectionist, but sometimes I find myself wanting to be that exact person. It’s hard to let that go within me. I myself don’t like labels because I was labeled as a child with the learning disability. I remember when I was in college I learned a lot about myself at the school I went to. I realize that when I got married, I started to kind of lose a little part of me. My stuff was holding me back. Growing up I didn’t have a lot of stuff. I gained that part of me back as I have been in this journey. It really has changed my entire life. I am now closer to God more than ever. I don’t view myself as a certain thing. As I sit here and write this to you, I’m looking at my Christmas tree thinking it’s not Pinterest perfect nor is it full of bright colorful glass ornaments. As I write this to you, I think to myself that your channel has really helped me to really understand myself. This year I have decided to come up with a vision board and I want to create some goals. Whether or not they are accomplished is another story. I’m hoping with God‘s help that I will see a huge change. I’m hoping that I will start to feel less stressed. I’m hoping that any worries I have will go away. I also am hoping that my marriage restoration project will continue to get better as time goes on. Anyways, thank you for being who you are because there are days where I feel like a minimalist and there are days where I know, I am definitely not a minimalist. Thank you again!!! This year, I want to see so much come out of my journey!!! One of my goals is to grow my blog A Handmade Story! I hope that God will make my dream a reality!! ❤️🙏😊
Natalie, I think this may be the wisest, most inspirational video you have ever made. You have given me much food for thought.❤❤❤❤
Oh wow! I’m so happy to read this. 🩵
And we Love Natalie Bennett ❤
I feel like the things you are saying in regards to minimalism could be applicable to other things people can struggle with! Thank you for your videos!
Thank you for sharing! I definitely needed to hear some of this, especially the one about doing little by little is better than none at all. I too get overwhelmed and that thought process will be so helpful to me.
The one about it not being a family affair, i needed that also because often worry about my kids rooms and they are old enough to take on some of that also.
It's so good to hear that the video resonated with you! 🙏
This could have been me talking. The perfection paralysis is real. I just cleaned my sewing cabinet out and tossed a bunch of things for trash and donation. I had some projects that ended up being more difficult and I knew I wasn't going to be able to do them...."perfectly". I am donating some. Just eliminating all the clutter and getting my projects ordered where I can see them has done amazing thing for my mindset. I'm eager to get back to it.
This video just... I know it sounds corny but had me "falling in love with you all over again. 😂😂😂 Loved it. My goal for the year is to be more intentional with my time, space, purchases, etc.
Yes, I have noticed that you are more casual/relaxed. Your videos are great and I enjoy your content.
I'm so glad you've noticed that! Minimalism has definitely had a calming effect on me. 🥰
The video I didnt know I needed! Thank you❤❤
I love that you brought up your identity. This was something that was put on my heart in the last few weeks. When you started messy to minimal five years ago I wouldn’t have even called myself a Christian because I was so frustrated. Now, by the grace of God, I find my identity in Jesus and my husband and I are bringing our children to the Catholic faith!
That is such a beautiful testament to God’s grace, and I’m so happy for you and your family! 🙏
@ thank you, I wouldn’t recognize who I was even 18 months ago!
Humanity’s need to create/force labels for everything and then their want to reject labels placed on them as an individual should tell us all we need to know-labels don’t help anything other than collecting people. And people aren’t meant to be collected like things. Love you, girl, and all of your amazing Natalie Bennett-ness 😘
Yes I’ve watched you on and off for a few years since Covid I think. You are much more relaxed and just “whatever it’s okay it doesn’t have to be perfect” which I love much better then the RUclipsrs who are “just do this and it’s perfect” that’s not real. I can 💯 see the shift.
I’m so glad that shift is showing up for you! It’s made all the difference for me too. ♥️
I definitely have noticed a difference and LOVE it!!
I think it all ebs and flows. My kids are finally a little older and my project this weekend is to donate or trash all the toddler plates and sippy cups
Great video. You definitely have evolved. Love your videos. ❤
I really enjoyed seeing clips from your old home, what a throwback 😊.
I have noticed the difference, you see, more relaxed and Filled with so much peace. This was an amazing insight. Thank you for sharing it. It was really powerful. May Jesus.
Just bless you bunches and bunches.
Natalie, I believe it was 2020 when I started watching your videos, and I have noticed that you’re more relaxed? Now. Could be a combination of minimalism, kids getting bigger and gaining more independence, enjoying your new home, etc … ❤ love you and your sweet family
It’s amazing how our lives change over time, isn’t it? 😊
I really enjoy your content. In the last 1-2 years I saw that you got more yourself like with clothes, colors… I am quite happy that I never fell into the „grey/beige“ thinking as I always knew that I love colors. What I really learned from your videos (and others): Things have to be easy. Decluttering gives space to put things away, to display what you love, to put away things without thinking (as we’re also an ADHD family this was… a revelation). Easy things don’t have to be stylish either. Does the open basket for my keys and change and stuff look pretty? No, but I would NEVER open an drawer to put it away or even open a lid.
Another learning of my minimalism journey of about 8 years is that seasons of life change. Especially with kids. Sometimes we might need or want more of one category or less of others. Sometimes we have the mental capacity to reevaluate things, sometimes not. As we reduced other stuff we actually increased our amount of board games as we really enjoy them for family time. We’re thinking about going back to physical music now that my son starts to be interested in some of the bands we enjoy and we want to be more independent from subscriptions. At the same time we currently let go of our toddler stuff and plan a big flea market with kids stuff together with other family members. For me the house has to stay manageable and stuff should never restrict us in any way (enough space to play, craft, doing sport…). We won’t clutter up the spaces for storage or fill a drawer to the point where it’s basically unusable. Otherwise I am pretty relaxed.
I use labels as „minimalist, historian, reader, crafter…“ as description, but probably they would better fit as description of the tools in my box than for myself. I also have a lot of interests and hobbies. And probably having hundreds of books might disqualify me as a minimalist 😅 But I actually repurchased a few books after I tried to reduce too far in the past, so I keep them although I am very minimal in other areas (wardrobe, decorations).
I have learned that nothing should disqualify you from being a minimalist because minimalism is not a religion. There’s no dogma here that we have to live up to- only what works best for us as we implement different strategies and standards for our own individual homes. You enjoy those books!♥️
100% agree with all of your tips. I have been watching your videos for a few years now and all of your tips have honestly been life changing to me. I have shared your videos and tips with friends and family as well. Any time I’m decluttering a space I like to put on one of your videos in the background as encouragement. Thanks for all of your wisdom 😊
I'm so happy to hear my videos have helped you! 🥰
I felt so free as a Christian after a church service in which my pastor preached about identity. I realized, I’m a child of God by the will of God. PERIOD so freeing!
Happy new year!! Loved the video!😍There is a shift in your videos and it is a lovely and onest evolution. I Love it! and I will watch the video again to count how many times you said keep up with the Joneses 😊
I love the way you said your identity is in thr lord. So many are not brave enough to state that.
The label thing is really important! Everything gets labeled these days. And as you said - then we are stuck with that label, but as humans we are so much more than that. We are supposed to change and grow and try new things. ❤
I liked how you said that minimalism is a tool we can use!
I, myself am coming out of my millennial gray Era and it is so freeing. My husband and I have found our decor vibe/ style and SURPRISE! It's not neutrals 🤣 Thank you for bringing this up. I grew up jn a very cluttered home so when I moved out, I purchased everything in gray to be the opposite of my parents. Turns out color doesn't equal clutter.
Same!! I'm more of a mid-century colors vibe. Not so millennial gray anymore!
Been watching since you were pregnant with the boys. I’d say you e always been authentic on camera but you are now more authentically you in life which translates to more authenticity for your viewers ❤
I love the way you put this!! Thanks for the sweet words and kindness (and for sticking around for SO long!) ❤
Jeeh! Chatty Natty video 🎉
I love these!
Happy new year, that was lovely you always keep it real. I actually cleared out my dressing table make up today it’s looking so more organised. I just pick one space a day and as you say progress over perfection works well for me I don’t do well with clutter. Xx
Well then I’ve been watching for 5 years! I started watching your must have baby items videos when I got pregnant early 2020 ❤
Encouraging video Natalie if I were to put a name to it I would just call it "peaceful living". Happy new year to you and your family♥
That’s a great name because it incorporates the very reason I was motivated to start this process!
Yes, no nagging stuff… the silent to do list….and space to move about and grow well
Number 5 was so spot on. It made me realize the issues that i have had with the minimalist channels. I'm not a minimalist. I like my home organized and seeing the things that i love, displayed. I have gotten rid of lots of stuff over the years but minimalist, never.
My line is "good enough for the life i live"! Lol
Thanks for sharing!!♥️
Yes, I have certainly noticed the shift. Especially in what you wear and what you decorate with... Also, your sweater... Quince? Love it!
It’s Sézane!
I’ve been following you long enough that I specifically remember you saying your favorite color is gray 😆 I’ve loved following along over all these years!
I’m so glad you’ve been here since the beginning! 🙏