So sorry to read about Mini. I have many cats and never get used to making that “last trip to the vet”. Even when you know it’s the right thing to do, it’s so painful. Condolences to you, Wille & Bonus.
Benita, The only decluttering video I would even consider watching is yours. I knew that yours would not stress me out, because I was confident it would not begin with a total disaster scene. I quite enjoy seeing the way you process things in such a logical, thoughtful and calm way. As you are doing so, you always explain the whys. I appreciate that. Over these many years I have received much pleasure watching your videos. As long as you continue to post your videos, I will be watching. Thank you. ( :
Hello, Benita! I'm so sorry about Mini. 😿 You have to keep in mind that he had a long and happy life. Now to continue enjoying Bonus 😻 Greetings! Hejdå! ❤️❤️😘😘
I have been on a decluttering journey for a couple years. This is the year for me to let go of all the “amazing treasures” I have picked up over the years but keep in the spare room because they aren’t my style anymore. I crave simplicity like I need air and have made huge progress even just the last couple weeks. Objects look different to me now. I do not have a cluttered house per say but I have lots of items in my Buffett and armoire, closets, etc that I do not want to manage anymore!! I love watching your videos because you have just what you love and need and use. I’ve gotten rid of 2 truckloads of things that did not belong here anymore. Thank you for your inspiration!
I’ve seen this before but I have to say it again, you are by far my favorite person on RUclips. I get SO excited when I see you upload a video. Something about your videos are so relaxing and inspiring.
Personally, I prefer fortnightly videos, that way you look forward to it more. I’ve had to unsubscribe from some RUclips channels because they were posting every five minutes and it was stressing me out!
I loved the pillow scene! 😄 Thank you for explaining what you declutter/why! I appreciate that a lot. I'm excited to see more of your new home and hope you like it there. I'm so so sorry about Mini. I wish for you and Bonus not to miss your little partner too painfully. 🤍
I am always in awe that you can find things to declutter, from tiny to large items. But I love that you live your way of minimalism. I think today's song choice is a great vibe. Goodbye to the parrot lamps & a farewell to your sweet lady Mini. Thank you for sharing snippets of her throughout the years.
My favorite part of this video was the sofa pillow study - very well done and it was great to see the process. Love seeing the new color palette develop..
Good job. Surprising as you are always so organized and orderly but see how you keep it that way. You sure do a good job, I am always inspired by you, thank you!
And I thought I was the only one to spend an hour trying to find the best combination of cushions for my sofa, thank you! So sorry your cat Friend passed away... My son and I have racently had to say good bye to our 20-year-old Tabby and we cried our eyes out; condolences, dear Benita!
Dear Benita, please accept my condolences on the passing of Mini. I’ve lost several cats over the years and I know how painful that is. Really, you’ve lost a member of your family. At the same time, I also offer you my condolences on the passing of your mum. May they both R.I.P. Time will heal these wounds and their memories will always be there and give you strength when times get tough! Take care Benita. I always look forward to your videos. Greetings from Sydney, Australia. ❤️🌹🐈⬛🪷💐🌝
I always love watching your videos - you are my role model regarding decluttering and minimalism. I was really sad about the news of Mini´s passing. It is one of the hardest and sadest moments you have to face when you have pets...
I'm always surprised at what comes 'out of the closet' in your declutterings -- for some reason I think I know everything you have in your apartment! I agree with doing a second declutter after moving, you just never know what's going to work or not be needed until you're actually living in a space. Lovely video as always. Give Bonus an extra cuddle, we're all missing Mini.
I felt that cushion organisation in my soul 😂 It's the one thing I really struggle with decluttering, love me some nice cushions. Got rid of all the ones on our bed but can't let go of the ones on the sofa🤦🏼♀️ Place is looking so lovely now Benita, excited as always for future videos.
I'm going to offload some sofa cushions soon (just a couple). I've decided instead to buy cushion covers for the remaining ones. I like to switch my décor with each season. It's an easy way to bring change without breaking the bank. Invest in colour and textural elements rather than increasing the quantity of cushions. Looking at professional styling photoshoots, I can't understand why a sofa or bed needs 7+ cushions. A bit of overkill. Benita, I like your leanings towards minimalism, simplicity, and neatness. I strive to have those qualities reflected within my home.
I enjoyed watching how you shuffled the pillows around until you were satisfied 😂You have a Lovely organized home ❤ So sorry for your loss 🐈 . Was amazed at how much you still found to declutter & so satisfying when you can re-home your items. ❤
Ah, that's hard to lose a dear cat like Mini. I just subscribed in March and saw her in many of the older videos. I'm happy Bonus is doing well. I have 3 of the enormous IKEA bags - never thought it could handle a bean bag chair, but it did! Edit: Love that coffee table you got from the previous owner of your apartment. It has such a dignified, strong character, satisfying proportions - and storage!
I enjoy seeing that you also have random things stashed in your beautiful neat space. It’s good to be able to pass in things like the owl that a friend will live and enjoy so much more.
I admire your ruthlessness - I guess you’ve been doing decluttering long enough that perhaps it’s easier. I am so sorry about your sweet furbaby - they leave a big hole in our hearts when the leave. Re the Larq bottle, I bought one for my daughter and she loved it (and I love knowing her water is safer/better that plain tap water). I love your videos Benita, so calming and motivating. I’m not a cushion person, I can’t find a comfy spot when they’re on a couch so my couch is cushion free. Blankets are entirely another story 🤣. I knit and crochet and have too many blankets. I do donate - no one seems to appreciate hand made anything these days 🤷♀️. Already looking forward to your next video, and when spring comes, to seeing some of your new area. 🤩🤗
Hello Benita, Your new home is so nice! I am especially impressed with your skills in using tools to change or modify or improve items to make them even more useful and attractive. Your voice and your surroundings really give me a sense of peace and comfort. Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved friend. Hugs from an ardent follower in Cincinnati Ohio
I do hope whoever makes your gorgeous sofa has renamed it "the Benita!" Modern slipcovered furniture that looks comfortable but not "bloopy" in light neutral colors always remind me of your homes, especially your house from the early blog days. This apartment feels like it will be your home for many happy years. Happy trails to Mini! How wonderful it must have been to be loved by you and Wille for a lifetime 🤗
Such a great inspirational video. Thank you for showing the detail and your decisions; this helps me, as this is where I am sometimes, in the decision-making process. My husband is slowly coming around and getting rid of things; he even cleaned out his barn. We've been married 34 years and have 3 grown children, so we are empty nesters now....he tends to be more sentimental than I am. I just tell him, it is the memory to hold on to, not the thing. He's getting there. So sorry about Mini. :( She lived a good long life.
Thanks for the inspiration - just decluttered my linen closet, bedroom, and coffee mug shelf!! Next up - puzzles and family boards games… I feel so productive, lighter, and happier!! ❤❤❤
Your new place is really coming along nicely! I have to say that your videos are such an inspiration to me. I usually do a thorough declutter after the holidays and I'm always amazed at how much accumulates over the course of a year. In addition this year I'm finally tackling our photo collection which I've been putting off for years. Organizing albums, getting rid of duplicates and negatives, labeling, it's so satisfying seeing the progress I've made and now so easy to revisit favorite family moments. Thanks Benita!
Te amo mini siempre vas estar en mi corazon ❤gracias ermosa por aver estado en nuestros momentos felices y dificiles lo ciento mucho Benita comparto tu dolor 😢🐾🐾🙏
Benita the cushion speed up really tickled me 😂!! You really are so like me 🙈😊! Super rewarding going through and decluttering 👌! Thanks Benita another lovely video 💐
I’m glad to listen to you. Because after my son get married, I’ll be able to be more freely and able to remove items from my appointment. I feel that I have to give my son space and privacy and my son is such a good person with me. He’s respectful and I have to respect him too. It’s one of the reasons I’ve removed many of the things that belongs to me in my bedroom, and from my small closets. Looking and listening to you inspire me to do things intentionally. ❤️
I thoroughly enjoy your decluttering videos. You have a logical way of looking at your possessions and making the decision to let something go. I have been following your method which helps me declutter that much more. Your apartment is so lovely. I really like your new coffee table. The hidden storage is great. I have an ottoman like that and use it to hide things from my 17 month old granddaughter lol. So sorry to hear about Mini❤ She was a beautiful cat. Take care and I can't wait to see your kitchen all finished.
Isn’t a move SO great for decluttering ? Like you, I’ve downsized a few xs. And I will again in the near future, to live near Family 3 hours away ! Itz a huge purge before the move , and agsin more after. This was the case for me when I last moved 3 & 1/2 years ago , & previous moves. Yay ! This video was so inspiring & relaxing ! I’m impressed with all you found to part with. Well done ! You arranged them in the frames at the end so artistically. Bravo ! Enjoy the fruits if your labor! Liz
Benita, you are so much fun to watch; seeing testing the sofa with/without pillows is so cute lol you are simple, I like this about you. I am deeply deeply sorry about Mini,our good friend; the important thing is that you gave her a very good and happy life and it’s more than enough ❤
Sorry to hear about Mini. It's always so hard to lose them and to have to make that decision. I do enjoy your vlog, I flit in and out of other vlogs but you are always a constant. Love seeing how great you are at recycling, if only other countries would follow suit. 💕 From Australia
Really loved watching this video! It definitely inspires me to let the items go that are no longer needed/wanted! (SO funny that couch/pillows scene! haha) Subscribed!
Hello Benita😃 - I have a new system with my decluttering - I will do an initial declutter and then go back after 3 weeks and declutter again (if I haven't used something that time period, I will donate or rehome). I find this is easier for me to 'let go' of all the stuff. I am so sorry by the passing of Mini ~ I have had to make that very hard decision with my vet a few times - never easy. My condolences to you and Bonus. ❤
This is such a juicy video - the footage of you deciding on cushions gives me psychological permission to be as particular as I want about things like that. It could have been me on and off the couch. I was just cleaning out my bathroom drawers in preparation for a big move, and literally saw you in my mind, bent over a drawer, deciding what to cull and what to keep. I hope you realize just how much you positively impact our experience of the world, by making a safe place for us to explore minimalism, choice, and conscious living. It's a gift.
Enjoyed this video very much, I love a good clear out but my husband is one of those people who thinks "hang on to it we might need it one day" exasperating....so when he's not looking out it goes and I pretend to know nothing about its whereabouts 😂. I love the colour of your kitchen cabinets too, thanks Benita 😊
It's fascinating how few thing's we actually need, after examining our belongings. Just before tuning into this vlog post, I was thinking that I should look over my things It's been awhile and I've just been avoiding diving into the process, but Ineed it.
I have bought quiche dishes - and glass pie plates - from thrift stores to use as water trays under plant pots. I had one quiche dish, and realized I liked the look of the wavy edge enough to repurpose it.
Love your decluttering videos...probably because your stuff is already organized and it looks so aesthetically pleasing as you go about decluttering. I also love to hear why and how you are going to dispose of your items...makes it more motivating for the viewer. I always look forward to watching your videos...Great job!
OH...!! It's all so COSY...!! It's taking shape in such a lovely way... adoring the white painted fire extinguisher! 💚 And... a mental note for me to make a template for your content that says, "the FLOORS...!!" on repeat. They are everything.💚
You got a lot accomplished Benita. Thanks for sharing with us! May your friends enjoy the pieces you gave them and may you enjoy the space you have freed up. 🌼
As a fellow cat parent, I was very sad to read your post about Mini. I will miss seeing her and the love you clearly felt for her. Sending a hug from the US.
Benita, just read about Mini and wanted to send my condolences. She was a beauty! You were very lucky to have so many happy years with her. ❤ Hope Bonus is well.
That was satisfying and inspiring to watch. 👍🏻 Having moved around the same time you did, I think I’ll do a deep dive again and see if I can find anything to declutter.
Great video. I always wished that I could find an exact duplicate of the parrot lamps… they were fantastic. Your wood floors made a good backdrop for the items at the end. I’m very sorry to hear about Mini. You and Bonus must miss her terribly. In October I had to take our 18 year old to the emergency veterinary hospital late one night… she was having seizures… there was no chance of recovery. I still find my self looking for her in her favorite chair.
It was sad but had to happen. We’re both doing well though. Despite being siblings they were never that close. One in one room and the other in another, rarely together.
Thank you for sharing this! I’m preparing to move, but know there are things I’ll still need to declutter after the move. I’m honestly so excited about the post-move declutter I can hardly wait 😂
Looking forward to more organizing videos which I’m sure you have planned. Do you have a storage area in the basement of your new apt ? So sorry to hear about your sweet kitty 😢
Please write a book! With lots of pictures showcasing your amazing esthetic! I read your comment about your newest project NOT being a book, but hear me out: analog content still has tremendous value. I’ve appreciated your comments about having a crossword puzzle in paper and the puzzle you worked on during lockdown not being digital and why. I know you have only a few books yourself and although I have more than you (I work at a library, and books are my friends!) I rotate them out between displayed and hidden. Yours would be out on display forever! Your style is timeless and I would get so much pleasure from flipping through it over and over. Please, please, please write a book! Thanks for hearing me out🙂
I love all of Benita's videos, but this one especially liked the editing and music! It's very nice to see how to free the space and the person from things, at first I felt sorry for the beanbag chair, but later came the insight that this thing has served its purpose with pride, and let it go in peace from now on :) Thank you!
Nice to see you on here..once again I too send my thoughts regarding mini....I hope you will remember all the good memories...it's amazing how much we reallocate items to other places in the home. I think once you cannot find a suitable place for it and you hardly use them ... definitely worth going through once again...so happy for you... that you are settling in your new home...😊
Been watching your channel for a couple of years. I appreciate the calmness in your presentation. Always relaxes me to watch and take in the content you're offering. Sending blessings from Tennessee...
I have a larq bottle. Had it for a couple of years. Use it mostly when camping. If the light unit was on the bottom and it had a sipper/straw then I’d probably use it exclusively.
How beautiful the apartment is turning out Benita, in a previous video you commented that you didn't like the color of the kitchen furniture, I respect that, but I love this color, I find it elegant and rarely seen, in any case it's your decision ,I am so sorry you lost your kitty Mini.😢greetings from Barcelona
I´m in the middle of decluttering candles and ornaments, I didn´t realise how much I have. I find it hard to let many things go so it´s helpful to see with what ease you do it. It cheers me on somehow so thanks for that.
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So sorry to read about Mini. I have many cats and never get used to making that “last trip to the vet”. Even when you know it’s the right thing to do, it’s so painful. Condolences to you, Wille & Bonus.
Thank you so much!
Oh I was just wondering how the cats are doing. My condolences Benita. Losing a pet is so hard.
Aw, I'm so sorry to read that. My sympathies to you, Benita. That's so painful.
Yes it really is so painful. A pain right in the chest that won't shift.
My aunty said 'you will love other dogs again'...☺️
Same for cats too.
Oh no! I am so so sorry.
I could watch you declutter and reorganise for hours! It’s so satisfying and relaxing. I also love how you give things to friends. ❤
Benita, The only decluttering video I would even consider watching is yours. I knew that yours would not stress me out, because I was confident it would not begin with a total disaster scene. I quite enjoy seeing the way you process things in such a logical, thoughtful and calm way. As you are doing so, you always explain the whys. I appreciate that. Over these many years I have received much pleasure watching your videos. As long as you continue to post your videos, I will be watching. Thank you. ( :
I’m so glad you enjoy the videos!
This comment is right on spot!
So sorry to hear about Mini. She had a very long life as you gave her so much love. Has this affected Bonus at all? Sending hugs. ♥
Thank you! Bonus is doing great luckily!
@@BenitaLarsson Glad to hear that!
So sorry to hear about mini
I must have missed you saying it in your video
She didn’t get to enjoy the new place 😢 sending hugs and love 🤗 ❤
Hello, Benita! I'm so sorry about Mini. 😿 You have to keep in mind that he had a long and happy life. Now to continue enjoying Bonus 😻
Greetings! Hejdå! ❤️❤️😘😘
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"Do I need, use, or love what's in there?" A minimalist question for a life lived with intention.🌼🌼🌼
Those are what I go by, always!
I have been on a decluttering journey for a couple years. This is the year for me to let go of all the “amazing treasures” I have picked up over the years but keep in the spare room because they aren’t my style anymore. I crave simplicity like I need air and have made huge progress even just the last couple weeks. Objects look different to me now. I do not have a cluttered house per say but I have lots of items in my Buffett and armoire, closets, etc that I do not want to manage anymore!! I love watching your videos because you have just what you love and need and use. I’ve gotten rid of 2 truckloads of things that did not belong here anymore. Thank you for your inspiration!
Well done! You’re on the right path!
You wrote my mind!
Once you start on the decluttering journey it's amazing how often you come across items that is no longer of use to you.
Yes, and things that were once important before no longer are so things change!
And expired items. You wonder: “when was the last time? I thought I organized this closet recently!”
I’ve seen this before but I have to say it again, you are by far my favorite person on RUclips. I get SO excited when I see you upload a video. Something about your videos are so relaxing and inspiring.
That’s so sweet, thank you!
We would be happy to see weekly videos!
Personally, I prefer fortnightly videos, that way you look forward to it more. I’ve had to unsubscribe from some RUclips channels because they were posting every five minutes and it was stressing me out!
This video, to me, encapsulates the very art and skill of decluttering! Such a joy to watch 😊
Aww, thank you so much!
I loved the pillow scene! 😄
Thank you for explaining what you declutter/why! I appreciate that a lot.
I'm excited to see more of your new home and hope you like it there.
I'm so so sorry about Mini. I wish for you and Bonus not to miss your little partner too painfully. 🤍
I am always in awe that you can find things to declutter, from tiny to large items. But I love that you live your way of minimalism. I think today's song choice is a great vibe.
Goodbye to the parrot lamps & a farewell to your sweet lady Mini. Thank you for sharing snippets of her throughout the years.
Thank you, she was a sweetie!
My favorite part of this video was the sofa pillow study - very well done and it was great to see the process. Love seeing the new color palette develop..
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Love that new sofa. The pillow footage was worth the price of admission.
Haha! It took a while to try all the versions. And spoiler alert I switched things around once more after 😅
Haha! Agree, although I wouldn't have said it as cleverly as you did!
@@BenitaLarsson Of COURSE you did. Well, it looks casual and comfy.
Good job. Surprising as you are always so organized and orderly but see how you keep it that way. You sure do a good job, I am always inspired by you, thank you!
Thank you so much for watching!
I love how you pass your favourite possessions on to your friends, ‘with visiting rights’.😊
And I thought I was the only one to spend an hour trying to find the best combination of cushions for my sofa, thank you!
So sorry your cat Friend passed away... My son and I have racently had to say good bye to our 20-year-old Tabby and we cried our eyes out; condolences, dear Benita!
Thank you so much!
Watching you declutter is so relaxing and inspirational!
Dear Benita, please accept my condolences on the passing of Mini. I’ve lost several cats over the years and I know how painful that is. Really, you’ve lost a member of your family. At the same time, I also offer you my condolences on the passing of your mum. May they both R.I.P. Time will heal these wounds and their memories will always be there and give you strength when times get tough! Take care Benita. I always look forward to your videos. Greetings from Sydney, Australia. ❤️🌹🐈⬛🪷💐🌝
Thank you so much!
I always love watching your videos - you are my role model regarding decluttering and minimalism. I was really sad about the news of Mini´s passing. It is one of the hardest and sadest moments you have to face when you have pets...
Thank you so much!
It's heartbreaking saying goodbye to the fur babies 😭.
I’m sorry for your loss. She was a sweetie that was loved dearly.
She was the best girl!
Sorry to hear about sweet Mini and I’m glad the owl is going to a good home ! ❤
Thank you, she was a sweetie!
I'm always surprised at what comes 'out of the closet' in your declutterings -- for some reason I think I know everything you have in your apartment! I agree with doing a second declutter after moving, you just never know what's going to work or not be needed until you're actually living in a space. Lovely video as always. Give Bonus an extra cuddle, we're all missing Mini.
Passing on cuddles as we speak!
I felt that cushion organisation in my soul 😂 It's the one thing I really struggle with decluttering, love me some nice cushions. Got rid of all the ones on our bed but can't let go of the ones on the sofa🤦🏼♀️ Place is looking so lovely now Benita, excited as always for future videos.
I actually do need some on my sofa because it’s so deep😅
Me, too!!!
I liked it with the white lumbar and small white cushion.
I'm going to offload some sofa cushions soon (just a couple). I've decided instead to buy cushion covers for the remaining ones. I like to switch my décor with each season. It's an easy way to bring change without breaking the bank. Invest in colour and textural elements rather than increasing the quantity of cushions. Looking at professional styling photoshoots, I can't understand why a sofa or bed needs 7+ cushions. A bit of overkill.
Benita, I like your leanings towards minimalism, simplicity, and neatness. I strive to have those qualities reflected within my home.
I enjoyed watching how you shuffled the pillows around until you were satisfied 😂You have a Lovely organized home ❤ So sorry for your loss 🐈 . Was amazed at how much you still found to declutter & so satisfying when you can re-home your items. ❤
It is very satisfying when someone wants the things but I’m also very happy to donate to a charity.
Ah, that's hard to lose a dear cat like Mini. I just subscribed in March and saw her in many of the older videos. I'm happy Bonus is doing well.
I have 3 of the enormous IKEA bags - never thought it could handle a bean bag chair, but it did!
Edit: Love that coffee table you got from the previous owner of your apartment. It has such a dignified, strong character, satisfying proportions - and storage!
I enjoy seeing that you also have random things stashed in your beautiful neat space. It’s good to be able to pass in things like the owl that a friend will live and enjoy so much more.
Yes, it looks beautiful in her apartment!
I admire your ruthlessness - I guess you’ve been doing decluttering long enough that perhaps it’s easier. I am so sorry about your sweet furbaby - they leave a big hole in our hearts when the leave. Re the Larq bottle, I bought one for my daughter and she loved it (and I love knowing her water is safer/better that plain tap water). I love your videos Benita, so calming and motivating. I’m not a cushion person, I can’t find a comfy spot when they’re on a couch so my couch is cushion free. Blankets are entirely another story 🤣. I knit and crochet and have too many blankets. I do donate - no one seems to appreciate hand made anything these days 🤷♀️. Already looking forward to your next video, and when spring comes, to seeing some of your new area. 🤩🤗
Yes, at this point I know what I’ll get use out of! And thank you!
Oh my goodness. I am so sorry about sweet little Mini. That cat looked so healthy in the last video. Again, I am so very sorry for your loss.
She was but things went fast.
Hello Benita, Your new home is so nice! I am especially impressed with your skills in using tools to change or modify or improve items to make them even more useful and attractive. Your voice and your surroundings really give me a sense of peace and comfort.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved friend.
Hugs from an ardent follower in Cincinnati Ohio
I do hope whoever makes your gorgeous sofa has renamed it "the Benita!" Modern slipcovered furniture that looks comfortable but not "bloopy" in light neutral colors always remind me of your homes, especially your house from the early blog days. This apartment feels like it will be your home for many happy years. Happy trails to Mini! How wonderful it must have been to be loved by you and Wille for a lifetime 🤗
Aww, thank you so much!
Such a great inspirational video. Thank you for showing the detail and your decisions; this helps me, as this is where I am sometimes, in the decision-making process. My husband is slowly coming around and getting rid of things; he even cleaned out his barn. We've been married 34 years and have 3 grown children, so we are empty nesters now....he tends to be more sentimental than I am. I just tell him, it is the memory to hold on to, not the thing. He's getting there. So sorry about Mini. :( She lived a good long life.
I’m m glad it’s helpful! And thank you, she was the sweetest!
Your pillow waltz made me smile 😊
Thanks for the decluttering video, it inspired my husband, which is no small thing! He is going through all his electronics cords.
Ooh, yay! Success!
You know you have arrived in life when you can declutter extention cords! I can't imagine.
It always amazes me that you keep finding things to declutter.
Me too but things accumulate and things change.
Thanks for the inspiration - just decluttered my linen closet, bedroom, and coffee mug
shelf!! Next up - puzzles and family boards games…
I feel so productive, lighter, and happier!!
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I’m so happy if you found inspiration on my channel!
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your friend, Mimi. 💔
Thank you, she was a sweetie!
Your new place is really coming along nicely! I have to say that your videos are such an inspiration to me. I usually do a thorough declutter after the holidays and I'm always amazed at how much accumulates over the course of a year. In addition this year I'm finally tackling our photo collection which I've been putting off for years. Organizing albums, getting rid of duplicates and negatives, labeling, it's so satisfying seeing the progress I've made and now so easy to revisit favorite family moments. Thanks Benita!
Te amo mini siempre vas estar en mi corazon ❤gracias ermosa por aver estado en nuestros momentos felices y dificiles lo ciento mucho Benita comparto tu dolor 😢🐾🐾🙏
She was the sweetest!
Benita the cushion speed up really tickled me 😂!! You really are so like me 🙈😊! Super rewarding going through and decluttering 👌! Thanks Benita another lovely video 💐
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I’m so sorry to hear about Mini ❤
Thank you, she was such a sweet girl!
I’m glad to listen to you. Because after my son get married, I’ll be able to be more freely and able to remove items from my appointment. I feel that I have to give my son space and privacy and my son is such a good person with me. He’s respectful and I have to respect him too. It’s one of the reasons I’ve removed many of the things that belongs to me in my bedroom, and from my small closets. Looking and listening to you inspire me to do things intentionally. ❤️
I thoroughly enjoy your decluttering videos. You have a logical way of looking at your possessions and making the decision to let something go. I have been following your method which helps me declutter that much more. Your apartment is so lovely. I really like your new coffee table. The hidden storage is great. I have an ottoman like that and use it to hide things from my 17 month old granddaughter lol. So sorry to hear about Mini❤ She was a beautiful cat. Take care and I can't wait to see your kitchen all finished.
Isn’t a move SO great for decluttering ? Like you, I’ve downsized a few xs. And I will again in the near future, to live near Family 3 hours away ! Itz a huge purge before the move , and agsin more after. This was the case for me when I last moved 3 & 1/2 years ago , & previous moves. Yay ! This video was so inspiring & relaxing ! I’m impressed with all you found to part with. Well done ! You arranged them in the frames at the end so artistically. Bravo ! Enjoy the fruits if your labor! Liz
I just saw the news about Mini. I am so sorry for your loss.
This kitchen is beautiful 😮
Benita, you are so much fun to watch; seeing testing the sofa with/without pillows is so cute lol you are simple, I like this about you.
I am deeply deeply sorry about Mini,our good friend; the important thing is that you gave her a very good and happy life and it’s more than enough ❤
Thank you so much!
Sorry to hear about Mimi, condolences to you, Wille and Bonus ❤️
Thank you so much!
Sorry to hear about Mini. It's always so hard to lose them and to have to make that decision. I do enjoy your vlog, I flit in and out of other vlogs but you are always a constant. Love seeing how great you are at recycling, if only other countries would follow suit. 💕 From Australia
Thank you so much!
Really loved watching this video! It definitely inspires me to let the items go that are no longer needed/wanted! (SO funny that couch/pillows scene! haha) Subscribed!
Hello Benita😃 - I have a new system with my decluttering - I will do an initial declutter and then go back after 3 weeks and declutter again (if I haven't used something that time period, I will donate or rehome). I find this is easier for me to 'let go' of all the stuff. I am so sorry by the passing of Mini ~ I have had to make that very hard decision with my vet a few times - never easy. My condolences to you and Bonus. ❤
That’s a great system! And thank you!
Loved this video (well, I love all your videos) and I'm also so sorry about Mini. It's never easy to lose a beloved pet as they're family x
Thank you so much!
This is such a juicy video - the footage of you deciding on cushions gives me psychological permission to be as particular as I want about things like that. It could have been me on and off the couch. I was just cleaning out my bathroom drawers in preparation for a big move, and literally saw you in my mind, bent over a drawer, deciding what to cull and what to keep. I hope you realize just how much you positively impact our experience of the world, by making a safe place for us to explore minimalism, choice, and conscious living. It's a gift.
Motivational - hope to have a decluttering session in the next week. Fingers crossed.
Sorry for your heart break.💔 Love your channel.
Enjoyed this video very much, I love a good clear out but my husband is one of those people who thinks "hang on to it we might need it one day" exasperating....so when he's not looking out it goes and I pretend to know nothing about its whereabouts 😂. I love the colour of your kitchen cabinets too, thanks Benita 😊
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
It's fascinating how few thing's we actually need, after examining our belongings. Just before tuning into this vlog post, I was thinking that I should look over my things
It's been awhile and I've just been avoiding diving into the process, but Ineed it.
I have bought quiche dishes - and glass pie plates - from thrift stores to use as water trays under plant pots. I had one quiche dish, and realized I liked the look of the wavy edge enough to repurpose it.
So sorry for your loss of Mini. ❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
Love your decluttering videos...probably because your stuff is already organized and it looks so aesthetically pleasing as you go about decluttering. I also love to hear why and how you are going to dispose of your items...makes it more motivating for the viewer. I always look forward to watching your videos...Great job!
I’m so glad you enjoy the videos!
So sorry about Mini but what a lovely home life you had together. Take care x
Thank you! She did have a long good life!
13:56 I like the dark pillow case that matches with the dark paint on the wall painting. 👍👍
I do love when things match😅
OH...!! It's all so COSY...!! It's taking shape in such a lovely way... adoring the white painted fire extinguisher! 💚 And... a mental note for me to make a template for your content that says, "the FLOORS...!!" on repeat. They are everything.💚
The floors are so good! The fire extinguisher was a gift from my son one day when he learned that I only had a fire blanket 😬
The joy of decluttering and simplifying. Your place is looking really nice. So sorry to read about your cat my condolences.
I get so excited when it’s the Tuesday for your videos, so calming. See you soon!
I’m so glad you enjoy them!
The music in this video is so calming 😊
I’m so glad you enjoy it!
I’m so sorry to hear about Mini, I hope you and Bonus are healing
Amazing what you find to let go of. Inspiring ❤️🇨🇦
I’m happy if you feel inspired!
You got a lot accomplished Benita. Thanks for sharing with us! May your friends enjoy the pieces you gave them and may you enjoy the space you have freed up. 🌼
Decluttering really is a win win!
As a fellow cat parent, I was very sad to read your post about Mini. I will miss seeing her and the love you clearly felt for her. Sending a hug from the US.
Thank you so much!
Benita it's a shame we live so far away, I want those wooden lids and I could sand them down if they don't fit the jars I have needing lids!
Benita-I was so sorry to read about Miss Mini. Sending you comforting wishes.
Thank you so much!
I’m glad Miffi’s still around , she seems part of you videos now 🐰🥰! Well you’re most certainly on my page in life 🤗🤗
Benita, just read about Mini and wanted to send my condolences. She was a beauty! You were very lucky to have so many happy years with her. ❤ Hope Bonus is well.
My deepest condolences about Mini. It is very hard to lose a furry baby, specially after so many years. Hugs from Northern California!
Thank you so much!
The montage at the end was so satisfying!
That was satisfying and inspiring to watch. 👍🏻 Having moved around the same time you did, I think I’ll do a deep dive again and see if I can find anything to declutter.
A big declutter before and another one after is a good thing!
TQ for introducing Larq
Great video. I always wished that I could find an exact duplicate of the parrot lamps… they were fantastic. Your wood floors made a good backdrop for the items at the end. I’m very sorry to hear about Mini. You and Bonus must miss her terribly. In October I had to take our 18 year old to the emergency veterinary hospital late one night… she was having seizures… there was no chance of recovery. I still find my self looking for her in her favorite chair.
It was sad but had to happen. We’re both doing well though. Despite being siblings they were never that close. One in one room and the other in another, rarely together.
I can totally relate ... so satisfying to have a decluttered home
Would love a kitchen tour! The cabinets look very sleek and streamlined, very zen.
Condoléances pour le départ de Mini ❤🙁
I am so sorry to read about Mini. My condolences to you. You inspire and motivate me to keep going with my decluttering journey! Thank you ❤
Thank you, I’m happy if you’re inspired by my videos!
Thank you for sharing this! I’m preparing to move, but know there are things I’ll still need to declutter after the move. I’m honestly so excited about the post-move declutter I can hardly wait 😂
Looking forward to more organizing videos which I’m sure you have planned. Do you have a storage area in the basement of your new apt ? So sorry to hear about your sweet kitty 😢
I have a space in the basement where I keep holiday and seasonal stuff. It’s much smaller than before though. And thank you!
Awww, Mini has gone to kittie heaven 😥 love light and blessings dear Mini 🕊
Thank you so much!
Your kitchen cabinet hardware and faucet are beautiful.
Please write a book! With lots of pictures showcasing your amazing esthetic! I read your comment about your newest project NOT being a book, but hear me out: analog content still has tremendous value. I’ve appreciated your comments about having a crossword puzzle in paper and the puzzle you worked on during lockdown not being digital and why. I know you have only a few books yourself and although I have more than you (I work at a library, and books are my friends!) I rotate them out between displayed and hidden. Yours would be out on display forever! Your style is timeless and I would get so much pleasure from flipping through it over and over. Please, please, please write a book! Thanks for hearing me out🙂
I had a literary agent in New York at one point but decided that it wasn't for me 😅
I love all of Benita's videos, but this one especially liked the editing and music! It's very nice to see how to free the space and the person from things, at first I felt sorry for the beanbag chair, but later came the insight that this thing has served its purpose with pride, and let it go in peace from now on :) Thank you!
After seeing a declutter video from you I always descart something of my busy home and life 😊🙏
Nice to see you on here..once again I too send my thoughts regarding mini....I hope you will remember all the good memories...it's amazing how much we reallocate items to other places in the home. I think once you cannot find a suitable place for it and you hardly use them ... definitely worth going through once again...so happy for you... that you are settling in your new home...😊
Thank you so much!
I always enjoy your videos and your humor . Have a lovely day🥰🌷❄☃💗✝
Thank you! You too!
So satisfying to watch you declutter. I’m obsessed with your new sofa and living room rug. Great video as always ❤️
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Been watching your channel for a couple of years. I appreciate the calmness in your presentation. Always relaxes me to watch and take in the content you're offering. Sending blessings from Tennessee...
Sorry for your loss. I stopped the video and went through my baking dishes to see what I can give away.
Thank you! I’m happy if you were inspired!
I have a larq bottle. Had it for a couple of years. Use it mostly when camping. If the light unit was on the bottom and it had a sipper/straw then I’d probably use it exclusively.
How beautiful the apartment is turning out Benita, in a previous video you commented that you didn't like the color of the kitchen furniture, I respect that, but I love this color, I find it elegant and rarely seen, in any case it's your decision ,I am so sorry you lost your kitty Mini.😢greetings from Barcelona
I´m in the middle of decluttering candles and ornaments, I didn´t realise how much I have. I find it hard to let many things go so it´s helpful to see with what ease you do it. It cheers me on somehow so thanks for that.
You can do it!
Dear Benita, I’m so sorry about the loss of your beloved pet. ❤️ Hej da from the States.
Thank you so much!