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[@DebisDesignDiary]

Link for my lace up leggings! diyagogo.com/collections/debis-favorite-things/products/lacy-leggings

[@CindyP10]

Sold! 💙

[@itsmecrystalb]

Do they fit true to size?

[@DebisDesignDiary]

@@itsmecrystalb I wear the small, but Ginny thinks they run slightly small. they are so soft and wash well. I have worn and washed mine at least 30 times and they look great! I do sleep in them, paint in them etc. they take a beating.

[@quiltfreak64]

Great ides

[@theaverettefix7118]

wow...they are sold out again! will you get more?

[@dechinta]

Give your Dad a hug! Gosh, I miss mine! I am astounded at all the things he used to do for me. I'd ask him to do all kinds of intricate woodworking stuff, even building shelving, etc. And he never complained, just set about doing it. If he were still alive, he'd be 108 years old and I imagine he'd still be doing things for me if I asked him to. Daddies are so amazingly great!

[@lechat8533]

Not all "daddies" are "amazingly great". Quite the opposite. The majority of fathers aren`t worth a dime. I know loads of people, but very few can say that their dads have played a positive role in their lives.

[@dechinta]

@@lechat8533 I'm so sorry. I feel that way about my mother. She did not play any positive role in my life, other than marrying a good man. And she taught me to love books. Other than that, she was horrible. So I get it. I truly do. I apologize for triggering any bad memories. As much as I loved my Daddy, he did not take up for me against my mother's abuse. And he was the adult. He should've protected me. And then I spent the whole of my adult life choosing men like my mother, trying to "fix my childhood." My ex-husband tried to kill me and my mother didn't believe me and neither she nor Daddy even offered to come get me. Thankfully I had friends who said if I could get back to my hometown, I could stay with them. And still, my mother didn't believe me. And my ex and his father came down here to "visit" and I was standing there shaking in fear and my mother said to my ex "Go over there and hug her!

[@christinewrightington7098]

Thank you for this beautifully made video 🪷🪻🦋 I am 58 yrs old and I am just now this year made myself alittle spot in my home for crafting and things... I find it's veryyy easy especially working on something even in a couple hours, things get cluttered. I enjoyed your video ,because I do love the way you see design, and art! The colors! LUV them! And also because you were so real ,thank you and God Bless.🌺⭐️🌸🖌🪷🦋

[@maggie-k7]

After decluttering my life years ago I introduced two rules: 1) if one thing comes in, then one thing has to go out, and 2) don't put it down, put it away. It has worked for me so far. 😊

[@rehowse1290]

ohhhhh don’t put it down. Yes! adding this to my life

[@janinafisher101]

It does mean that there has to be an "away" place to put it. Therein most often lies the problem!

[@SimpleLife365]

I have a donate hamper. It gets delivered every week or two to one or more local charity thrift stores. Sometimes I try to focus on a certain areas of my home (mess), and decide where those decluttering items will be best received.

[@rebeccataylor9752]

I really like Dana K White! She has a pretty good no mess decluttering system

[@SimpleLife365]

@@rebeccataylor9752 Yes! She is one of the best! There is also an older KZbin channel called Clutter Clarity that is no longer active, but she has several episodes that are filmed during a workshop. It has a lot of encouraging insight especially during the initial stages of digging out when you feel completely overwhelmed.

[@rachelleenya5994]

00:50 Grandpa's face when Debi says she's going to let ppl see her house 😂 but seriously, Thank You!! for being vulnerable & sharing this with us. ❤❤❤

[@DebisDesignDiary]

His expressions are priceless and make me laugh all the time ❤❤❤❤❤

[@YvonneBallaera]

​@DebisDesignDiary thank you for sharing this video and your struggle with clutter. I have struggled with this too for 57 years as well. I just moved into a new home and my goal is to get organized and stay that way! Cheering you on from NC!!

[@JamiRayVintage]

Creative minds are rarely tidy. But that doesn’t mean we can’t try. Right now I have pockets of mess in my house, my barn and my shop. Recently I bought clear bins to organize my hutch in my bathroom. It’s a small step but I love it so much. It’s hard to find the time but I am trying to keep up organizing. You got this friend ❤

[@lezlierussell2834]

Your dad is a real gem, you are so lucky he can create your vision.

[@lunavoce1]

Watching this makes me look deeply at myself. Thank you for your vulnerability. I think you are so fortunate to have a dad who helps you.

[@MatildaRabbit]

I can relate, but I do wish I could turn my obsessions into a business. :) That lizard eating ice cream is SO CUTE!!!!

[@sharonking2706]

I have the same problem Debbie. You're not alone. I have a garage and carport full of things I bought for projects, old furniture and decor, etc. It really does come from trauma. Usually from loss in childhood. But it can also happen as an adult. My house burned down in 2008. My hoarding started shortly after. I wish you the best and am sending so much love. We just need compassion and patience to get us through.❤

[@rhondamorgan1]

Your Dad can do anything! Thanks for your honesty I am right there with you with the clutter and I was not like this growing up at all. I have become that way in the last 6-7 yrs. I’m 56 now. I love all your color and everything you do. Keep being you, love you and your family!♥️🙏🏾

[@karenhills8535]

Thank you for such an honest, real video, a lot of us get caught up or overwhelmed with exactly how to get out from under the clutter, but it feels like a weight lifted when we do

[@annetteandreotti3338]

I agree. I suffered a mental breakdown in 2007. Years of abuse from my spouse. Then working 2 jobs while taking care of my parents both terminally ill but not at same time. Not saying I was immaculate but that’s when the mess started. I had to move last year. I lived in a about a 900 square foot home. Have you ever seen when all the clowns get out of the clown car? People that were helping were astonished at all the stuff that kept coming out. I moved into a home with about 300 more feet. Although the main part of house looks ok. My garage and front bedroom are completely packed with furniture and boxes. It’s a mess. I didn’t even have a garage at the other home or spare bedroom. It’s like all the stuff tripled in size here. I pray I get the strength to clear it out. It’s a heavy messy burden. Thanks for your story.

[@CallMeErie]

@@annetteandreotti3338Caring for ill family members is incredibly difficult. You are to be commended for your faithfulness to them. Their lives were made better because you cared. 💖

[@karenhill3970]

How true ....me & my two bestlady friends are feeling this same WAY!!😮‍💨🌍VERY OVERWHELMED & WE R N TEXAS & SINGLE😔👎

[@karenhill3970]

​@@annetteandreotti3338BLESS YOU FROM WEST TEXASUSA 🇺🇸🕊️🌍😔😔💙💙💙SO sorry to hear about your Parents!& Other.....we r in same boat here me & two girlfriends ......they r getting inspiration from me ..little by little ....I've started sorting out & throwing out !!! Since Christmas I've gotten rid of 30 huge bags to Church thrift store ..it's a start !! I too have no garage very little storage in ole house!! Plus I USE STUFF don't want to throw everything!!! Can't replace too much $$$ to replace ..make do ' re use recycle...I could make some $$$ if I cud have a sale ..but too much trouble by MYSELF!! So Church is getting stuff to resell in their thrift store ..& it's my way of ' tithing" ....best if everything to u ..just starting one room or one WALL GO SLOW & don't be hard on yourself 🇺🇸🕊️🌍💙💙😔🙏🙏

[@mythreesons8084]

Thank you for this video. I lost my Dad and my son 6 days apart in December of 2020. My life ever since has been a cluttered mess. Not only my home but my brain! I’m starting to climb out of the numbness but it is hard. My Dad was like your Dad! He could do anything. My Son was my best friend. I also was taking care of my Grandma who out lived my Dad. She lived to be 107! I have a house that I have lived in for 38 Years! It is full of my stuff, my kids stuff and now I have stuff from my Dad and Grandma. I pray daily to God to help me. I also watch videos on decluttering😂 I had a booth in an antique mall. I thought I had found my heaven. I could create and sell what I made. New owners did not like my mix of Antique, vintage and repurposed items so they kicked me out. I had been making more money each month! They now are more into the mid century modern. So that set me back a bit. Bu I’m determined to get my home and my mind back! Love you! Sherri❤

[@jmjanacek4335]

God bless you friend ❤

[@DebisDesignDiary]

I’m so sorry you lost your dad and your son. I cannot imagine that pain.❤ I am praying for you praying that God brings you to a new place to sell your things and use your passion and that he sends you comfort and peace❤❤❤

[@Melody-285]

So very sorry for your losses - I have lost my parents and my boyfriend of 22 years died in December, but I truly cannot imagine the devastation of the loss of a child - as far as the clutter, I do know the feeling of that & I will tell you that the actual clutter and the brain clutter are pretty much the same - they feed off each other - mine is not out of control but there are days when I have to force myself to tidy up - a little trick I use - I set a timer for 20 minutes, get as much done as I can, then take a little break & do it again as many times as I can - some days 1 time only, but at least I accomplish something every day - I hope you can find another outlet for your creative projects - prayers & blessings to you from sunny Central Florida ☺️

[@heidibee501]

I find that the longer we live the more loved ones we lose. I lost my dad as a child. I lost my mom 30 years ago, and my husband almost 20 years ago and my last and dearest friend in 2020. I've lost 2 cats and 2 birds in the last two years. And more and more l grasp on to things. Probably because l don't have much left to cherish.

[@Melody-285]

@@heidibee501 So sorry for your losses - I know how you feel - I am now the oldest left in my family - losing all your loved ones, including pets, is just almost too hard to bear - saying a prayer for you & sending you blessings from Florida 🙏

[@tinavinson3063]

Clutter, both physical and mental, is so often the bane of creative people. We always see that potential, that inspiration, in almost everything. I'm right there with ya! Know that you are not alone! Thank you for your willingness to be transparent, and vulnerable, and REAL with your family of followers! We love you for it!

[@MelodyLovesMusic]

That's right Debi, you're not alone.. I'm in that right now, I"m accomplishing things, getting rid of what is not needed and clearing up space. It's very freeing. I"m feeling so much better now. I lost my Dad, my Mom and my son is estranged.. it really is about loss, also pets due to age. But it hurts. I'm getting there to a place of peace and inspiration.

[@jenniferdaquila826]

Love you Debbie. Your imperfections only add depth and texture to your beautiful heart. I think a lot of us tend to hoard because we see beauty where the world only sees trash.😅

[@cjenkins8785]

I miss my mom and dad. They were a dynamic duo of love, art and dance.

[@FurnicationbyDesign]

Awwe - don’t be down in yourself You are so great at so many things , it’s the same scattered creative brain that does such amazing things !

[@CraftyandChic]

Debbie, I truly believe that all creative souls struggle with organizing and organization. It just goes against our nature. I clean my "craft" room, go to do a craft, and bam! Total cluster BLEEP!😂😂😂 I need to get in there and finish putting away Easter crafts, but thats behind the paint and art supplies I had out for my niece and nephew! Its never ending.😢 Btw, my hubby lovingly calls it, " my crap room."

[@aimeereynolds1355]

Oh my gosh. You are speaking to me. After my mom died 2 years ago I threw myself into projects and collecting. My house is so overwhelmed with all the stuff I can’t get rid of or things I see potential in. I’m trying. It’s hard. I don’t know where to start. I love you and your transparency about the “ugly” parts we have in our lives. Thank you , you inspire me so much

[@tisonly143]

hugs and prayers, start with one room at a time, one closet at a time.. Remember their is No Rush, except the Rush of Love , Confidence, Joy and Peace that you will gain from doing this .. stay blessed..

[@mousepolice55]

I'm the same way and everything has gotten so bad these last few years. I lost my step-dad, father in law 4 days apart then my daughters father who I was still great friends with and his best friend who I was also close to 8 days apart a few years later. My mom passed in March. I can't get rid of things that have potential and I have so much crafting stuff I don't have room for. I would but I have an extra room full of inventory that I was reselling but another weird life thing happened and I haven't been able to sell for about a year. I have finally decided I better just get rid of most everything I don't have room for and the stuff taking up space just sitting in bins. Then, I can start over maybe. It's a lot of wasted money and I'll just cut my losses. I think having the chaos in the house cleared out will help my head to calm and clear. Now, add my adhd in the mix causing me to start many different projects and never finishing including my current plan of clearing stuff out. I have got 4 bags of clothes out to donate otherwise I'm not getting very far. I just hope I can overcome whatever it is causing all this. I've always been a bit of a I won't say hoarder but I keep things I might need down the road but it was never out of control like now. Wouldn't it be great for all if us if organizer, declutter pro just showed up to help? It's hard on your own. I try everyday. Someday maybe it will work out.

[@labradorite8256]

​@@mousepolice55you remind me of my husband. You've been through a lot. I can see it's hard to let go of stuff when you've been forced to deal with letting go of so many people in a short time. Have you heard of body doubling? Choose a non-judgmental friend to be with you when you do some of this. Make it a mantra to get a certain part done, a room, a cupboard, a box or a drawer. I think it NEEDS to take time, I have been over certain things multiple times before I let them go. I call it combing. If you get rid of it too soon you'll feel bad. It came into your life one object at a time, and that's how it has to go out. Decluttering is thousands of small decisions, and making decisions is not always easy, especially if you have adhd. It's taxing on your psyche.

[@michellepereira2328]

It’s almost like you live in another world with all the cheerful colors. It might be relaxing to have a quieter space, maybe the kitchen, to feel less stressed by clutter. I love to see all the family interactions.

[@MomCat03]

So I am 59 and I am the same way. I too have been emotional like this, all I can say by watching your beautiful beautiful life and the beautiful dad that you have that helps you and the beautiful family you have that surrounds you and the beautiful location of your home and business, and the beautiful business itself is That all those things I mentioned is what is worth “hoarding”. I lost my very similar kind of dad, my beautiful mom, and much of my family. My mom would’ve LOVED your channel as she too would’ve loved your esthetic. Make space in your home for enjoying them while they are around to enjoy. There IS potential in everything, but wouldn’t Hawaii have been more fun than decluttering? I respect you and this comes from the heart, you inspire and are such a beautiful soul. While dad is in your life, have him teach you to do the things he does, he’s so awesome, and know that I feel like my day has been enriched after I have the privilege of seeing your life…so go enjoy it more, buy less and put more time towards things that truly matter, you can find that balance and have both, family and creating and that’s a beautiful thing! Hope this helped, sorry so long, know you are truly blessed and a blessing to others!🙏💕👗🐚🌸🌿✨🌊🎨

[@cindypollock5489]

Thank you for showing your emotions I am 59 yrs old and have owned an antique shop ..😮 .. still have a house full and two storage spaces full ...yep I can't stop either my shop closed a few years back too . I SEE YOU Deb and understand

[@rachaelharris8611]

Debi, your video touched me so. I can relate, I love to save items from the land fill and folks put so many great things in the trash. I have overwhelmed myself and constantly work on downsizing. I have had some very painful events in my life recently and tackling this project has been a challenge. But my sister helped me to feel so much better when she smiled and said " Artists live by different rules than everyone else!" You are awesome and bring joy to others by beautifying the world. You are very much appreciated!

[@karenhill3970]

How sweet of your wonderful sister!!🎉 Bravo...yes artists & creative people should realize we are beautiful inside & out we see potential!! In everything & people put us down shame👎🦋😊

[@thepuffmuffinplayhouse]

Thank you Debi for always being so raw and honest. Just so you know we all have meltdowns. I guess it’s part of being human. I love the music you choose and the creations you make.❤❤❤

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Oh Debi you’re not alone! I have a shed and garage full of stuff I need to let go of. I’ve learned slowly that getting and staying organized IS doable-it’s a matter of developing new habits. What helps me: 1) I’ve stopped buying things at the previous pace. 2) Placed boxes around the house to toss items to donate. 3) Slowly find a place for everything-it really helps! 4) In the evening before bed do a quick tidy-up. With such a tiny space putting things back is essential. On another note you have freckles! They’re adorable! I hope you let them show more often. We’re with you to learn decluttering habits! ❤❤❤

[@kellibang8522]

I love your videos, they always apply to my own life in one way or 100. I used to be so... "together" "organized" Ppl used to call me a neat freak, ppl used to say geeze you could eat off of Kellis floors. I'm not sure how or exactly when but a change took place somewhere. My home is now extremely cluttered, mostly with my hoard of crafting supplies and pieces of furniture I haven't painted yet and dust is collecting everywhere. I get frustrated at times but can't part with these things for some reason. When I attempt to organize or clean up I get overwhelmed and don't know where to start. My house isn't nasty but it's slowly being taken over between my things, my hubby's things and my 4 kids things. Is it bad that this bothers me less and less? Is it bad that my house doesn't look like those magazine pictures? Maybe this is just real life.... or maybe I'm just a mess... I am looking forward to seeing how you get through yours, hopefully I can follow. Xoxoxo thanks debi!!

[@lauranapier3582]

The struggle is real! I have a booth space and love to redo, repurpose and create from junk. The problem is how to keep myself from filling my home with the clutter of all I want to do. Mostly I keep the mess confined to the dining room and workroom but often I’m frustrated at the chaos of it. Recently I pulled everything out of the workroom, got rid of what didn’t work for me, donated things I wasn’t inspired to work on or sell and ended up with a room that I could actually work in, finally, with all my tools and paint and such at hand. I have to work to keep it from getting piled back up but it has really helped my productivity. It’s also hard to not keep buying things that will eventually go into my booth. I just don’t have the storage to stockpile. I appreciate the honesty of others who deal with this too. I think it’s a common problem for us “creatives”. On another note, your videos are my absolute favorite and the editing is just so good. They inspire me like no one else out there, so thank you to you and your family for continuing to make them, and for letting us into your life the way you do.

[@kaitlinmeadows6273]

Funny story. I was just having coffee with your video before rushing out to a big sale at my favorite thrift store…your video stopped me in my tracks! I don’t “need” a danged thing! I have waaaay too much already! So, I stayed home and DIY’ed one of the hundred projects from previous thrift store sales! Very satisfying and now I’m on a roll-promised myself I’m gonna stop buying and start refurbishing what I have! Thanks for your candor and reminding me to dust my ceiling fan blades! 😊

[@dianewatts5101]

Boy, you're preaching to the choir when you talk about clutter and the inability to let go of things. You are not alone, Debbi. I'm 74 and struggling to let go of things. I know my grandkids don't want any of my collectable things as they have their own style. Every day I get up and make a decision to let go of one or two things. I figure by the end of the year I'll be able to feel clutter-free. Thank you for your heartfelt honesty and know that we all go through meltdowns. I love your channel and your videos. ♥♥

[@dr.ritagordon4371]

Debi, your video really spoke to my heart. I am also a hoarder and love buying things with potential but get overwhelmed by the clutter. As creatives, I think it's a struggle to manage projects, time and space. You've given me inspiration to tackle the clutter mountains that take over my home, workshop, and store. Thank you for always being authentic and inspiring!!!🤗

[@eileenmaschal9505]

I throughly enjoyed this video, your creativity is so inspiring. When we are assigned our “gifts” to bring with us to earth when we are born…these gifts enable us to navigate what we need to accomplish, I think what we are given is limited. I guess what I’m trying to say…when creatively such as you have is running through your entire body…organization takes a back seat, it not that creative people aren’t capable of being organized…it’s just their minds never stop…ideas are constantly forming and that is what your heart and passion is focus on. Don’t beat yourself up, even your clutter is beautiful. I adore your new storage unit!

[@laurieberry3920]

So sorry you’re struggling….I’ll pray for you! One thing I’ve done that helps (at home at least) is whenever I buy something new (or bring something new into the house) I have to get rid of something: donate, throw away, give to someone else). That’s clothes, shoes, jewelry, household stuff-anything in the house. It helps!

[@TammyDeLaRosaUtube]

I miss when you use to dance at the end of all your videos Debbie. It always put a huge smile on my face...it was the cutest way to end a video..

[@debbiem7834]

Oh Debi my heart was breaking for you during your melt down. I just wanted to give you a big hug and tell you it was going to be okay. Sometimes things can just feel so overwhelming. 😢 Your little corner jewelry display chest turned out beautiful!! I dont care what area you pick to do next, what ever area feels right to you is great!

[@n.c.467]

What a magnificent father, daughter, team! You are the muse and he is the Maker, or is it just the other way around? LOL! I love watching him transform your ideas into reality, and it makes me realize that the apple didn't fall far from the tree! You're both creative geniuses, and I love watching your videos so much . Don't beat up on yourself for being a bit messy...you are a collector and creator of dreams. You take all of this stuff and turn it into magic anyway, LOL! Sending you hugs and cheering you on!❤️🙏🏼💪🏼💃🏾💃🏾🎇🧨🎊

[@Tomalav]

This video is terrific.... and so are you! I look at empty space (or negative space) as an object in it's own right, and that shift in perception makes it easier for me to value it. Whenever I bring something into the house I'm aware that I'm throwing out my empty space/negative space. It's a small hack but I find it helpful.

[@vickimontemayor3262]

I’m 74 and in middle of remodeling. With things in bins all over my house I see how much stuff I have. Lots of it I haven’t used in over a yr and don’t even miss it cuz I don’t remember it since it’s out of sight. I don’t like having bins take up all the space in my beautiful home. As remodeling is finished in kitchen and laundry rm my carpenter will be building me a shed for all my bins. As my daughter in law and her friend start to get bins out of 2 guest rooms I plan on going through them before moving to storage shed (15 by 25) I will go through them and make piles for sell, trash can and keep. I’m so lucky my daughter in law and her friend show me each object and ask which pile it goes in. This motivates me to think if it makes me super happy and want to keep or can I definitely live without it. As I get older the thought of dying and all my stuff needing to be taken out of my house and my family having to clean everything out. I do not want them to have this burden. I want to make it easy for them and not spend their time taking care of my hoard. I’m so excited for carpenter to finish in my house so he can build my shed and I can place each bin that I have reduced and labeled away for easy access when I’m gone. I’m such a pack rat and at my age have made the decision to pare down so I can enjoy the things I remember. I’m going by the adage that if I haven’t wanted something in the past 6 months chances are I can sell it or pass on to another crafter. That way I’ll help myself and someone else. Good luck Debi, it’s not a fun feeling to see piles of things I’ve hoarded taking up room in my lovely home I’m remodeling and decorating. I’ll enjoy my home and having family and friends over with space for them to stay and not feeling embarrassed.😳🙄🤪

[@DebisDesignDiary]

I’m so happy for you! Sounds like you have a very good plan❤

[@elizabethrice7025]

I love how all the not so perfect pieces of furniture, wood etc are added to your home , you saved all the pieces from the possibility of ending up in landfill, when you open your eyes to all possibilities life is wonderful ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ashleybergstrom8934]

I wonder if you buy a lot, because you are such an artist, you see potential and beauty in many things. I am in the middle of what you are going through myself. I am trying to weed out and make many trips to the goodwill. It feels so good having space and order. Your tears touched me. One of the things I have always loved about you was your honesty and keeping it real. The good, the bad and the ugly. Your family warms my heart. I am so glad you include them in your videos. The vanity came out beautifully. God bless you friend.

[@pixi3boo]

Girl I love you!! I’m 54 and I’m right there with you!!

[@vickimontemayor3262]

I’m a 75 yr old grandma who tends to hoard also. As incentive, my son and daughter in law are having a cottage built next to my house, pool and deck. It’s 35 x 20 with floor to ceiling shelves on the 35 ft wall. I’ll be able to store my 40 gal bins full of decor and craft supplies. On the opposite wall is a 12 foot work table for my crafting and painting furniture. It’s my 75th birthday present. Also it has full bath with walk in shower. At least the process of getting ready to move in has made it necessary to purge things I no longer use. I understand your reluctance to let some things go. I keep sharing your videos with my vintage lady friends and we all love your ideas. Ill keep watching your progress and will update you on mine. Thanks for sharing 💕🙏🏻👍

[@pastda3]

You have such a creative mind. It's no wonder you see a new life in everything and have a hard time letting things go. Thank God for good fathers. Yours is a real gem. Good luck on your decluttering journey.

[@jojo-tl5ei]

"To invent you need a good imagination and a pile of junk." Thomas Edison. Creatives tend to collect. Maybe do a declutter every month. When I do too much at once, it becomes overwhelming. You have such a great, supportive family. ❤

[@FurnicationbyDesign]

You’re Pop kills me !! His faces are great !

[@DebisDesignDiary]

I know it :) he's so awesome!

[@terrihanna4199]

I think you are an amazing artist and story teller! Creative minds tend to be less organized and that’s okay until it’s not .. so tackle small areas to declutter as you feel the need so you don’t get overwhelmed .. but honestly .. it’s okay to be a maximalist .. the items we choose the colors we use our collections hold memories that help tell our own personal unique story .. I love that you are making beautiful memories with your family and friends doing what y’all love being creative and inspiring others to be creative makers as well! Thank you for sharing❤

[@Alex.smiffy]

I enjoyed your video. I am renovating a 900 SF cottage and I am working hard to not end up with too much clutter in the small space. It is too easy for me to fill every spot even when it is not actually what I want. I don't know who said this but I try to think of these simple words often: "The best thing about space is space."

[@annikadjurberg6762]

I love your stuff and your videos and Im just like you and there is a mental component thats huge !! Doing exactly same thing right now 😂 You go girl 💪🏼

[@DebisDesignDiary]

prayers for both of us! xoxo

[@amandachilds5290]

That's the keyword: POTENTIAL! You see potential in things and people and don't want to let them go too soon or abandon them is part of what your mind and heart are saying BUT if you start taking photos instead of actually buying and write your ideas next to the phone s then you will feel like you did something AND start giving things a chance to be someone else's treasure find or blessing so you can slowly change your outlook and let things go or never take the thing to begin with. You have to outsmart yourself, your tendencies and instincts because you can't do it all even though you want to and have great ideas to do so! Be gracious to yourself and as kind to yourself as you would all the things that have potential BECAUSE you have potential TOO!!

[@sandiekaye5241]

I have always loved when you played that song. Thank you for the info. Loved the little dresser.

[@catherinemahone8841]

Just turned 60 yesterday & going through a major cleaning & organization period! You are not alone! ❤❤❤

[@Melody-285]

Hey Debi - thank you for sharing this with us & hopefully, it may make you feel a little better to know you are certainly not alone - I wouldn’t say I hoard in general, but I’m definitely a decor hoarder - my friends have been known to “shop” in my garage and one time, I swear this is the truth,I was at a friend’s new home & she was saying that she wanted a different foyer light & I went & pulled one out of the trunk of my car ! 20 years later, we still occasionally giggle about that ! Sometimes, to stay on top of things, I have to set a timer for20 minutes, do as much as I can & then reward myself with watching a KZbin video or reading for a while & then do it again ! I’m going to be moving & I am trying to be quite ruthless about letting things go - it IS hard, but I have my whole upstairs hallway lined with full boxes to be donated - I’ve been subscribed to you for as long as you’ve been on KZbin & I love to watch you paint & really, really love your stories ! That said, on a lighter note, you actually do show a lot of feet shots - LOL - I think that comment was hilarious ! Blessings as always from across the country in sunny Central Florida 🥰 PS - I’m so bad that even though I was really intent on what you were saying, at about 41 seconds into your video, I saw an adorable white shelf laying on the floor that I would take off your hands in a second if I was at your house - ha! See, can’t ever pass up cute decor !

[@DebisDesignDiary]

I know which little white shelf you were talking about. I can put it on my website lol.❤❤❤

[@Melody-285]

@@DebisDesignDiary Oh, no ! More decor to buy ! We may be hopeless ! 😂 🥰❤️ I’ll be looking for it ! Thank you !

[@jomusk7089]

Your new cabinet is gourgous !! You make it look so easy. So glad you enjoy this gift from God . Your beautiful and talented !! Big hugs from Michigan !💕

[@TheTurquoiseIris]

Awww Debi, you made me cry when you were crying. 😢😢I love your place so much! The light and the views are extraordinary. I hope and pray I can come to see you in September! Love you my friend!

[@AnaYT714]

Ahh, the heart/mind of an artist... Like having a hundred browser windows open. All. At. Same. Time. (Saw this saying on a meme). Would love to see your art supply organization next. Thanks for blessing us and sharing your process!

[@Robin-MP]

When you had your melt down, I just wantted to hug you sooo much!🥴🥺🥰🥲❤

[@andreabenson2491]

The look on dad's face when you asked him to make a decluttering piece of furniture was priceless lol! You got this Debbie, that corner area is adorable - you have talents you haven't even tapped into yet!! When you figure out the organization it will be such a joy to be in your space, to be home! It doesn't have to be empty 🤷 your creative mind, soul, spirit will step up to the challenge - plus you have incentive due to upcoming events! Go Debbie go.....til next time....

[@annoravetz5908]

Everything looks pretty, though. You are so lucky to have your dad there helping you.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Oh you found the jewelry!! I’m so glad it wasn’t stolen.

[@DebisDesignDiary]

Me too❤❤❤❤

[@ladyofwildrose]

I loved this video. All the shots of your family and with the girls in Hawaii....great photo journaling girls..beautiful cinematography...loved the swimming underwater...every one of your family member's souls, including the dogs and the sweet lizard, transfer well in film...they are all so sweet and make me smile....love your dad - he's a genius at interpreting your visions and making them a reality...and such a good sport...pleased for you that you are digging deep in understanding your soul journey...thank you for the disclosure of the song, I Love You Madly and where to find it...I did find it on my own several weeks ago but it also took several days to find...thank you so much...big hugs to you...thank you for being so raw and real...all of you...nice to be part of your youtube family..enjoying your story telling and videos..they are a blessing..Aloha! from Canada's west coast! 🌊

[@barblarocco1636]

Debi I love what you do you are like a little ray of sunshine for everyone,in what you create,how you help everyone, your smile, your dancing ,my heart was breaking for you when you were so upset. You know you got this, look how you fixed that area with your Dads help. Just take a little area one day at a time , each day get a little done and you will see the progress and feel better. I always do better when I have a deadline, September 29th is your deadline you can do it❤❤❤

[@lindapurdy8542]

Thank you for sharing a part of your life that isn’t the most enjoyable. I am constantly feeling the crunch of clutterness and how it can overwhelm me. It’s nice to know and see that I’m not alone in this creative battle that I have in me!

[@margogreen8619]

When you are working hard every day it's impossible to have a show home, love all your videos and watching you paint relaxes me 💗

[@Rebelhomeland]

The vanity, mirror shelf thing you had your dad put together amazing! Just love it!

[@kristyjones7657]

That turned out so good!! You are a true artist and decorator! I’ve watched several of your videos now and you have such a beautiful, joyful, fun gift!❤ I hope you keep shining and letting your beautiful light shine!!☀️🎶🙌🏽🙏🏼🕊️👏🏻🎉💪🏼 And, I know age doesn’t matter, but I was honestly shocked that you’re 57… I thought you were 40! 🤯…. Maybe you were kidding when you said 57?? God bless!!…. I hope you never stop making videos, I’m having so much fun watching one every day!…& maybe one day, I will actually paint!😍

[@jadeforestco]

Your dad is such a handsome, sharp, sweet guy .....such a good dad! ❤️

[@darleenstill7011]

Stunning! The furniture, the mannequin, & Levi! I wish you well, I struggle with same .

[@athayer5802]

100% relatable-I'm the same. I swear my ceiling fan looked the same. Now I clean it every other Friday. It barely gets dirty, so cleanup is quick. Now, if I could just complete more projects and declutter. I'm so happy to have found you.

[@dianegurney9739]

I truly enjoy your videos. Being a creative, it does lead to areas being unorganized and messy. I to try to stay on top of this as it becomes overwhelming. Painting furniture and smalls takes a large part of every day, I have learnt to stop, put supplies away and start new the next day. That way I’m not getting overwhelmed with the mess in each area. You will get there, by doing one area at a time. Thankyou for your honesty and travels through the life of a artist.

[@judydeters407]

You are an artist that is how a creative mind works. It can feel like torture sometimes, but at those times stop and breathe and no that all is good.

[@fanniesprojectpalace2278]

Years ago when I found you on KZbin… I binge watched every video you had. We’re the same age and I just felt a connection for lots of reasons. I have never related to you more, than in this video… ♥️♥️♥️ You are not alone in this struggle.

[@stacihartman48]

I love what you did with those “throwaway” stands! I have a couple very similar and that now gives me an idea of what to do with them💕 Also, don’t feel bad about what you call hoarding. You’re not even close. I do the same thing and then at least once a year do a major purge to get rid of things and projects that I just never got to. I, too, live in a small space and it accumulates quickly.😊

[@kimlarose569]

I am also an artist, hoarder, and unorganized. Luckily my husband is a minimalist so he has helped me get rid of stuff. My biggest rule to keep my clutter down is just because I have an idea for something doesn't mean I'll have time to do it. If I don't have time or space for it I sadly say goodbye to the item. Hopefully this video motivates me to clean my house (art supplies and kids toys are out of control) as well.

[@Patricia.R.]

I also struggle with seeing value and potential in the things people discard. I’m working to declutter my creative space, which is also in my home. I m looking forward to see the creative space/ paint storage. This jewelry vanity… is the bees knees!❤

[@veronicabone8835]

I stopped the video at 1:34 bc you are describing me and my house and my life. Cluttered to the max. JUST CLUTTERED!!! Thank you for including info on the song. I have searched for it.

[@TcTess]

I just started watching your videos and and I was shocked at how similar we are! When I go thrifting I don’t look at things for what they are, I see what they “could” be! My husband cringes when I tell him I’m making a quick trip to the local thrift shop. I make all sorts of jewelry, I sculpt a little, paint a little, rather than stick to one thing to get REALLY good I start lots of things that seldom get finished. And I never would have guessed you were 57 by looking at you because I’m also 57 (I look it). I’m upcycling a bunch of frames and a chair right now but I plan on watching more of your videos sometime today. 😄

[@sandrachank6982]

Am decluttering now. I am an artist and love collecting interesting and beautiful things...but am moving into a Casita being built for me , by my daughter and her husband. My rule... ' if you haven't used it in over a year...you don't need it. I have selected some of my favorite decorative pieces to keep and others are becoming gifts this year for loved ones. Things like books, CDs, DVDs I already put out on a bench by the mailboxes where I live in a senior housing area, to be donated to neighbors...ols clothes too....that were eagerly snatched up. That gave me much pleasure. Good luck and God bless.... ❤❤❤

[@CherylWilsonArt]

when I lost my mom, i had all her things and a lot of her furniture sent to me and my house became a mess as there was not room. Her 30 perfume bottles, curio cabinets I had not place to put, her pots and pans she used when I was a child... etc. I could not part from them. I had someone come in to help me de clutter and tell me someone else would LOVE some of bottles but to keep a few of the ones I gave her. TO let go of "THINGS" to be able to have room to enjoy a few of my favorite things and while it was a hard couple day of crying letting go, today I am so happy i did this. I currently watched your video and reminded myself of this for my art studio and so am going to re energize myself to de clutter my studio!!! THANK YOU for your openness!!!

[@maryannhorner1900]

OMG where have you been? I love every.single.second.of this video!! Your talent, creativity, struggles and family - argh!!! Just everything, I’m going to rewatch this now. Love that ur a Daddy’s girl too🎉

[@kellihull7600]

Debi! THANK YOU for sharing your melt down, your despair and also your successes in this journey! I liken my junk obsession to any addiction! Dopamine is POWERFUL! Always chasing the high, so the bit of family memories lasting was so beautiful! Your home and shop are inspirational, so much fun bright “oh look at that” items! Huge congrats on the video clips of the Hawaiian trip, the field of flowers with bugs flying….. WOW!!!!! I am up here in Washington cheering you on and doing my own version of cleaning and organizing! I went from card making to being completely obsessed with this new world of transforming. I can blend like a pro with my markers, paint???? Ugh! Completely different animal! Cheering you on, know you have love and support from Washington State ❤

[@shaunaroberts5424]

I am the same way as you. I do a lot of creating and supplies get out of hand. I realized recently that the problem is within the creative process. It takes a lively amount of active FANTASY to be a creative. But the problem happens when my fantasy goes too far. I have to determine now, what is achievable and when is it to much. My own boundaries, and of course it comes from stepping aside from my creative fantasy mind and into what is satisfying instead. What is enough and when is it to much? What can I manage and organize and have on hand versus burying me. I’m still working on this, i just had this realization a few days ago.

[@cobwebsbristles8490]

Debi, this year I have a friend helping me with clutter accountability. I've had a few deaths in my family so we rented a dumpster. It would've been too overwhelming to fill it on my own but I had help. It does feel good to have the extra things gone and I've only regretted a few things but being able to find stuff I need has been a valuable time saver. I'm not done but so far it's been so good. 😊 BTW, Home Depot sells these gigantic bags, almost as big as a small dumpster that you can fill and call your town to pick it up. It's probably different in each town/city but worth looking into. 😉 its cheaper than renting a dumpster. Thanks for always inspiring us Debi! 🎉

[@erickapoletti2053]

Found you by luck in the airport. What a nice video and I appreciate your honestly and vulnerability. Some of us have issues with buying too much and seeing the potential in a lot of items. Love your storage creation.

[@hjisagirl]

Debi, you are not alone. I’m just the same. You are so creative, and see potential in every single thing you see. I will be cheering you on and taking notice of how you go forward with your process of decluttering, and maybe I can get do it too!.

[@HawaiiPaperCo]

Raw and wonderful! Such a sweet video, Debi. I live by a list that continually evolves. It can be overwhelming to some people to see all that they would like to accomplish on paper, but it keeps me in constant motion. I write things down as soon as I think of them. I have slipped and that's when I start to feel overwhelmed again and it's hard to get motivated without a clear direction. Once I start on the chosen item from the list I hyper-focus and complete it. Feels good when moving on to the next item because it feels fresh. Aloha from the Big Isle (absolutely Loved the short vids from Ellie!) Thank you for sharing your life and Love. ❤

[@cynthiafisher9907]

I think pretty much all creatives are hoarders. Hey, at least you hoard really cool stuff!

[@denisehaze2326]

Oh Debi….. I sooo get it!! I ❤ to shop at thrift stores and buy one of a kind items and display them. I’m into art right now. AND trying to purge as well. I ❤things and my husband does not! So I feel you. I get you. I understand. So I thank you for your explanations. It is shedding some light on my “why”. Hanging on to the past maybe….

[@debsmith2269]

You are not alone. I, along with thousands of others, am afflicted with the same disease. I, too, buy things that I see potential for but don't get around to fulfilling my vision. Unfortunately, I don't have supportive, helpful family members. I have judgemental and critical family members. Looking at the clutter is depressing, but you can only do so much. One step at a time, and you'll get there. For the next area you'll tackle, I think it should be the area that bothers you the most. Good luck, I'm rooting for you.

[@tamic193]

I could see your mind becoming overwhelmed as you started to cry. That is me. I saw it happening in you right before my eyes. The flooding of thoughts, the creeping anxiety that takes over, then the freeze. That’s why it’s hard to declutter and why we keep buying more things. The buying gives us that dopamine hit we need when we’re overwhelmed and then the cycle continues. Thank you for being vulnerable especially when you think no one will understand or worse think that you’re lazy. It has nothing to do with lazy, we want to work and be in a beautiful, calming environment. We just get stuck and need someone to help us get organized and declutter. I had a best friend (she passed away from cancer😢) who was great at organizing, she organized me and once it was organized I was very ocd about keeping it organized. Get a helper and let them help you. Much love from a sister from another mister.

[@kellygosa7438]

The @Carla Project helped me! Over 2.5 years I have purged almost everything I don’t need, use or love. One final purge to go! Just did the final purge of my office. Feels incredible. It’s overwhelming but step by step you will do it. Making a home for everything was key for me. Good luck on your journey.

[@sammiehernandez4093]

I have been watching you off and on for several years, now, and although I do not comment, I am still out here watching you create and being inspired. Thank you. This video - is touching and you should know you are not alone in the things that you voiced. One could say we are sisters from another mister. I do the same things you do and yet desire to be organized and have the right place for everything. -- In my area and especially my neighborhood, people put the things they do not want anymore out on the curbs for people to just take AND the things they put out are good things, good bones, and they just need a little this or that and/or a fresh lick of paint and it is better than new again but they either do not want to do that or they do not know how and just toss it. More often than not, I cannot pass it up as I desire to fix them and do something with it or sell it. My house is full, the basement is not bad, the garage is full, and I too want to declutter, organize, and have it the way my mind sees it should be - BUT I have no help and - and - and - and - and..... You have family that is there for you. If you are of the mindset to have your sister or one of your nieces help you and they will not push you to chuck what you do not want to chuck - ask them to assist you. I would like to take a bunch of boxes and use them to put like items in them to see what i have and then decide what I want to keep from those things and either donate them to the church dorcus or needy shelter so those things get a new life and not just chucked in the trash. Then.....organize art supplies, etc and put things back where they belong after using PLUS limit myself to what is brought in. If you have the space on your store property see if your wonderful father will build you some storage so you can shelter things in it but keep it organized and do not let it get out of hand. Maybe it can also be a space to create. I watch, on occasion, White Cottage Company. This lady started out making over furniture and such in her house and garage but then got a space to house the items she bought to fix because she had too much and didn't know what to do as well. Check her channel out. Artists have a totally different mindset than other people. Plus, left-handed people have a totally different way of seeing and thinking than other people. I am a lefty and artistic. I am not like any of my other siblings and I do not think like them or have the same mindset they seem to share. I liken my mind to Organized Chaos. I do many of the same things you do - put something down and then spend hours looking for it and having a bit of a meltdown in the process. One thing I do fold in that process of searching is praying and asking God to help me find it. When He leads me to it, I thank Him accordingly. Debi - yes, trauma can be a trigger for many things - one could also ask; who did you grow up around? I ask this as we are very close in age and the people I was raised with/around were the generation who went through the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression. The mindset of that generation was/is - you keep everything because you might need it later and you may not be able to afford it or replace it. I was doing well until the pandemic hit and then the circumstances of the situation catapulted my brain into hang onto everything and store up what you can because you may not be able to get more for who knows how long. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ This is called survival mode. It may be that people like us want to save as many things as we can because we do not like them to be wasted or destroyed when they have much life left in them for our use or to be passed to someone else. We like to fix things. Try not to overthink things and try to focus on the things you have in mind for that day. Try not to take on too much in one setting. Pace yourself. You have family and support - take advantage of this and see if it will not get you where you want to be. More than anything else - Pray without ceasing - ask for His help to lead you and show you the way and He will. Be patient and let Him guide you in His time, not our own. Best of luck.

[@pennywollett3953]

I hear you girl, my husband has a hauling business, where he is constantly cleaning out storage units and homes for people. I can't stand to throw away good things even if I can't use them so I end up with a huge pile. I try to bring in my house only the things that I can use and the rest I donate to a local thrift store. I used to have garage sales but I am too old for that now for it is so much work. The thrift store will pick up the donated items from my house so it is less work for me. I try to sell on marketplace but nobody is buying nowadays so that option is not available. But as an artist and creator I collect and collect and collect. Luckily I have a she shed where I can keep my art supplies, I do have to keep it organized though. For me every thing must have a bin or tin so I can find it. Book shelves with dollar store plastic bins help keep me organized and it still looks neat. The struggle is real, I completely understand, hugs and much love to you.❤️⚜️❤️

[@vintagedustbunny]

I see so much art into things too. Its hard sometimes and I get it.

[@cweaver6792]

I am an artist and have always collected things that I would make marvelous one day. Well as I got older- 62 now, I realized that I could not keep things that I've had for 20-30 years for that one day I would make it into something great. I should have done it in the last 20 years! Only so much time and energy and space, so I did let go of uncompleted projects and supplies that I no longer use. I will let someone else be the creator of something marvelous!

[@janwages8435]

Thanks for sharing this. I'm 63 and have same problems. Trying to declutter myself. We can do this. God Bless and take care. Friend from North Georgia Mountains

[@lilybecerra2035]

I'm so proud of you Debi moving forward & working on decluttering! The pain is real! But for peace of mind, it has to be done 🙌💖 I'm in the same process myself 👍💗!!

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

I can totally relate to the need to declutter. I have done it. And it does come back. Especially when I’m in the middle of a project. I also have a lack of control when it comes to throwing things out. I keep everything. LOL. I think lots of creatives are like this. But I still strive to do better. Thanks for showing and sharing with us this video.

[@terryscarborough729]

Very brave and generous of you to share your less than perfect home. Thank you. I once shared a picture of all the clutter on my bedside table. It was therapeutic. I have kept it clean for three days now. It is possible!

[@crystalneel748]

Thanks for sharing & being real about the struggles! I also had developed a hoarding issue over the years… Some of it for me was the circumstance of moving from a very large fully decorated house to smaller apts…so I had stuff in multiple storage units for years & moved it all many times!🙊 Well eventually I am planning to go to tiny living maybe in a camper van I am building a little over a few years…so I’ve had to confront my craziness with dragging all that stuff around for so many years… I found some good minimalist KZbinrs & listened a while to how they downsized to minimalist mindsets. I also became convicted by the Lord that I didn’t want to be bound by things… I found that I had some issues that are common among hoarders such as having some years of financial distress which caused me to feel like if I got rid of things I might never be able to afford to buy them or anything again…well that’s a lack of faith that God will provide whatever I need when I need it…so I am now free from that silly fear! My other hoarding issue was more of an issue common among artistic creatives (mine is particularly in the fashion/styling arts)…I love to thrift & create & style clothing! It’s always been my hobby. So now that I’m down to way less stuff than ever~my one excessive collection is clothing & accessories & fabric. Like~I still have a small storage unit full of mostly fashion items! I have to switch out each season!🙈 I’m giving myself some grace in the fashion arena & hoping to do some thing with it business wise eventually… I feel like it might be ok if you’re using your things for business & have a well organized overflow inventory storage unit. Otherwise I feel such a burden lifted by getting rid of so much stuff! Now when I see excessive amounts of things I feel the anxiety I used to have & am glad I let it all go! Don’t panic~it has taken me years to transition to having a minimal amount of stuff!

[@nancyhelgeson9934]

Thank you for sharing your reality, and being vulnerable. I am totally like that! I just don't have anyone like your wonderful dad.

[@RainyGAday]

I love all of your works and this song!!! I found it, and downloaded it.