DECLUTTER DIARIES what I do after decluttering - decluttering, cleaning, tidying, returns

[@TheCarlaProject]

Give the video a like for Samson’s cowboy aesthetic!! 🤠 🐾

[@alltheketoladies209]

Samson is such a good boy.

[@agiulian8710]

That was the best intro😄

[@dianahaas8321]

I don't know how you do it, but you make me wanna clean my apartment every time. ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheCarlaProject]

I'm so glad!!!!

[@Chris-tg3qy]

Same here. This is real life decluttering and knowing that everything doesn’t need to be done at once makes it doable. It’s a process, everything doesn’t need to be perfect. Just keep going.

[@bernicecox5208]

Me too !

[@darklingdesigns8999]

That feeling of wanting to push the car into a river with everything in it, I know it well 😆 I'm in the middle of a massive declutter and I've often thought how that box of matches in the kitchen might do me a favour! Well done for getting all follow up jobs done, I find they're worse than the decluttering. What a sweet boy Samson is 😊

[@TheCarlaProject]

hahahah matches are another goodfantast solution hahah❤️❤️

[@EsterHorbach-it9tb]

I don't have a car, but I'd like to do it with my kitchen 😅

[@laurenknowles8100]

I loved this video! This part of decluttering is not glamorous. It’s frustrating and time consuming. Thanks for showing us what others usually don’t and reminding us this is work but it’s worth it.

[@TheCarlaProject]

thank you lauren!! exactly all of this... glad you enjoyed it❤️

[@madeleinesvensson-m3y]

You did amazing! I find the last part of decluttering a challenge sometimes. Things pile up and the to do-list get longer. Love the video 🥰

[@TheCarlaProject]

exactly!! the never ending to do list!

[@courtneycastange-mccavit1788]

"I'm going to push my car in a river, because they do it all the time in Ozarks" 😂🤣😂🤣 I have felt this! The amount of times I've contemplated burning down the donations corner in my home office space, just because I don't want to go to 5+ places to get rid of everything... ugh!

[@meeganblend6849]

Definitely try to find a place that will take just about anything. If it’s all getting donated. Our local hospice thrift store takes pretty much anything I can’t think of anything they have ever turned away

[@TheCarlaProject]

lol 😂 seemed like a good idea

[@ridiculousspider]

Good job getting so much fully decluttered. That final step can be the hardest part. Also Yolanda's hair is fabulous. All those curls. 😍🤩

[@TheCarlaProject]

thank you so much!! and yes those curls are fabulous!!!

[@dianech]

Love the sunglasses! Thank you for showing that things don’t stay perfect, but uncluttering is ongoing and sh*t happens! Makes me feel better about decluttering and not getting frustrated when an area piles up some

[@TheCarlaProject]

yep progress not perfection has to be good enough right! XO

[@dianel958]

Love this content! So real and so darn motivating! Great job!! love the shots of LA also..in cold Seattle so nice weather is a treat. Thanks for all you do Carla!!

[@TheCarlaProject]

Thanks so much!!💕💕💕

[@shantiv1160]

Same here!! Ditto what you said :)

[@linayoung4595]

It's so nice to follow you along on your day

[@TheCarlaProject]

Glad you enjoy it!!

[@lindaroyal8161]

I hate doing all the random misc. "To do crap", it must feel so good to have all that done, nice job!

[@TheCarlaProject]

Same!!! it's so tedious but felt motivated after! xo

[@tammyr2966]

It takes me forever to return things too, as I hate all the work that has to go into it! I bet you felt so much better though, once you did!

[@OceanFoam]

getting all of my returns done (in store or thru mail) always feels so daunting/overwhelming but by golly does it feel amazing when you pull through and get it done!

[@TheCarlaProject]

i know!! it does feel overwhelming i had to list it all out and feels awesome to get done!

[@shelleybarba8458]

Loved the video! "Progress, not perfection" is the best path. I'm so inspired by your channel and appreciated seeing your tenacity when things did not go as planned.

[@TheCarlaProject]

Yes! Thank you!!❤️❤️

[@buffcups]

Carla! Thanks for letting us hang out with you for a day 😊 I love your music taste~

[@TheCarlaProject]

yayyy thanks for saying!! i put so much time into picking out the right music!!xo

[@shantiv1160]

I love your videos Carla, you’re the best! I admire your positive attitude even when something sucks. Your personality makes your videos so much fun to watch and get motivation from or just feel like life is hard and you’re enough, showing up is enough - Thank you!

[@TheCarlaProject]

your comment really touched me thank you so much shanti!! ❤️

[@judypierce2495]

At Christmas I wear myself out sending boxes of small gifts to various nieces and nephews' families here in Southern California. One time I was mailing at UPS and the clerk should me how to cut down a box to the needed size. I have done that many times since then.

[@Lazaleez]

I truly love your videos. You have a wonderful ability to capture the mindfulness of decluttering and you inspire me in every video! Keep it up.

[@TheCarlaProject]

this is the best message to get thank you sooo much!!

[@ihatehandles111]

Lol I absolutely love you.. from the driving the car off a bridge comment to your very very relatable joy and relief once you actually mailed the package

[@TheCarlaProject]

haha thank you chantal!!❤️❤️❤️

[@OldWorldHome]

Great job persevering to get those items out! I love thredup , I’ve shopped them for years but never tried selling. Keep up the great work Carla, love the videos! 💛

[@TheCarlaProject]

thank you!! i'll do a followup to see how things sell with them too. xo

[@juliannaboldt7152]

As a new subscriber I started watching the current stuff and now that I’m on the older material it’s so obvious how far you’ve come on your journey. So inspiring ❤

[@wendyeskelin8765]

I love those little libraries. It definitely is harder when you have to carry things up the stairs. I swear Samson would have driven if you'd have given him the chance :) Oh no.. Isn't that the way .. you finally get your poop in a group and start in and then things start to go wrong. Goodwill full/wrong box. Ours has been we are making great progress on things and then something breaks and sidetracks us or some health related thing comes up. But we can always get started again. Thanks for the tip on the Thread Up. I have a lot of clothes and like you I HATE doing the consignment. Make an appt.. only allows 10 items at a time.. super picky even though a lot of the stuff in the store is not as nice as what I'm trying to consign. Then I think oh maybe eBay and then I NEVER do it. Great great great tip !!! It's going on my to do list.. A few down the line, but still on the list :)

[@TheCarlaProject]

hahahah all of this 100 percent i relate wendy!!! well said XO

[@melissahyatt9626]

Loved this. I know the struggle with getting things dropped off to Goodwill and needing to make returns. And it is all the little things that just start to pile up. I like your idea of writing down a small list and just work on that. Kudos!!

[@Anya18138]

Thank you for taking me out into town. I miss Cali so much. Expensive but beautiful.

[@LetsSeeTarot]

Carla I have got so much decluttering done in my home thanks to you! It feels really good and feels healing? 🤷🏻‍♀️ Love what you said about perfectionism. Baby steps for me right now but going in the right direction! Thank you 🙏 ♥️ You had me cracking up a few times during this video 😂

[@TheCarlaProject]

thank you betsy!! and i love to make you guys laugh haha xoxo

[@poppet_gnome9877]

I'm loving following your journey ❤️ I finally drove out to drop off some donations that were sat in in my car and they wouldn't take them because they were full 😓 I guess everyone is decluttering!

[@TheCarlaProject]

wow same thing happened to you! it's disheartening when you get that far and they won't take it...hope you found a plan b!❤️

[@miel_d_abeja]

Carla, your video gave me that push I needed to get my books to the little library that I’ve been riding around with for months too.

[@TheCarlaProject]

YAY!! so someone else can enjoy❤️

[@reginanapolitano1159]

I love the grace and gentleness you show to yourself. I noticed your license plate isn't blurred out...you might want to consider doing that for your safety/privacy.

[@TheCarlaProject]

ack thank you going to do that!!

[@Debbiesdilemmas]

I’m watching this in June as I’m doing a big declutter with my family tomorrow. As I’m watching you, I pause the video and go through my closet to see if there are any clothes or shoes I can declutter now…..it’s 11:45 p.m.😂😂😂 Thanks for the motivation. Also love seeing L.A. It’s on my wish list of places to travel.🥰

[@annafalciglia5165]

I love the way Samson just appears with the look too funny.🥰

[@salamarinita]

Love you. You're an LA girl and so am I. Totally relate! I'm on the same journey. Declutter. Down about 15 pounds! Nice to watch a POC I can relate to!

[@TheCarlaProject]

YAY!! Living our BEST lives!!!💃🏽

[@debby891]

Love your channel and though I’m very OCD neat and organized I find it so frustrating when i declutter and it’s more difficult to find a place to get rid of things than it is to declutter.

[@megmullins2368]

when you came out of the FedEx and cheered, i FELT that! Feels so good to let go & finally get things done that you’ve been putting off!

[@TheCarlaProject]

Yes you get it it really does!🥰❤️

[@lettyalvidrez8449]

I got that day in the life of decluttering short video vibe. You really did a lot! I may get up to clean my kitchen now. Thanks for the motivation Carla. 💫🌟✨

[@TheCarlaProject]

yippee thank you letty!!

[@LuxLightning.]

Love the wild wild west vibe in the beginning of the video. Your videos are not only cleaning inspo, like others have stated, but a pleasure to watch as well

[@holleyjomartinez4009]

Just love our videos. And Sampson! ❤️

[@jen....]

Thanks for taking us around LA - I've never been. It's nice to see a bit of sunshine (I'm watching from the north of England).

[@TheCarlaProject]

Oh I'm happy to share the LA sunshine with you there!! XO

[@kyre6722]

As a messy LA girl, I just love your videos. My city, my messes...perfect. But today you just made me cry with laughter. Great funny video, well made too. Love it!

[@Elle0704]

I can relate to the post-it todo list. Short keeps me on task. I’ve actually started to use a blank library card, though. They are relatively inexpensive on etsy or amazon, and a library card makes me smile when I look at it. Bonus- it stays legible and not wrinkled all weekend..or however long it takes me.

[@TheCarlaProject]

Cute idea love that!

[@J.gwenhwyfar]

I have huuuuge bag of returns to make to Marshalls and TJ Maxx that’s been sitting under my desk in my office since before covid hit in March 2020. I still haven’t gone into my office, but you’ve motivated me to get to my office and return those items! I’m glad they still accept them years later. I’ve been a recovering shopaholic for a while, got rid of unused items, and doing much better now, purchasing only things I NEED. Thanks for sharing your journey. Xx

[@TheCarlaProject]

Yes we’ve all been there gotta give ourselves a break with global pandemic boredom shopping etc!! Definitely worth going to return for cash or maybe store credit. Thx for watching!!❤️

[@lesleyhubble2976]

Love the realism of your channel, not those perfect film star type homes with loads of space, everyday life. My house is a constant mess at the moment, I’m throwing the crap away. Might have said this before but it’s so true

[@SimoneS1000]

Hi Carla. I really enjoyed this video. Love how you keep it real. You had me smiling all the way through.

[@TheCarlaProject]

I'm so glad! thank you Simone!!❤️❤️

[@pameladelancey5834]

It always feels so good to finally get rid of stuff!! I have piles too that I have to move on and graduation card and wedding card to mail too!! So happy and proud of you!! Love your videos!!!❤❤❤

[@TheCarlaProject]

it does feel good!! thank you for watching!!❤️

[@sueo7834]

Love your dog! He is soooo wise and patient xx loved the vid xx

[@TheCarlaProject]

HE IS!!! thank you xx

[@SillyMeKimmieG]

I've been commenting a lot on your videos today as I have been watching your playlist but your content is super relaxing. Especially the background music. I suggested your channel to my mother in law who is going through some stressful times at the moment. take care.

[@TheCarlaProject]

I’m so glad it’s relaxing… I have fun picking the music and thanks for sharing!!💗

[@susannovak8263]

Just got an Amazon delivery today - didn’t work out so I’m planning on returning it at Kohl’s tomorrow. Returning stuff is the hardest part! But, if we don’t get the 14 inches of snow they’re predicting for us, I’m going to do it! 🥶 You did great, Carla! ❤️

[@TheCarlaProject]

omg susan!! you're a hero for doing returns in weather even close to snowing!! ❤️❤️

[@christine1373]

I feel for you Carla! I struggle getting returns done too!

[@TheCarlaProject]

YES it's work!❤️

[@manyhats3846]

You took all your energy to donate! Your heart is good! Some people are so selfish, they would have just threw it all away in the trash. Even some say, " I bought this with my hard earned money, no one else is going to get it!" Thank goodness for Gals like you! ☺

[@TheCarlaProject]

aw thank you so much and for watching xo

[@manyhats3846]

@@TheCarlaProject ☺

[@historianlaura]

👏 love a productive few days like these

[@TheCarlaProject]

thx laura!!

[@mamavesna]

This video is both hilarious and satisfying! Watching you doing the things you were delaying for so long made me feel like I did it! So cool. And you sence of humor. I love it! Sending you love from Bosnia. It is always nice to hear from you :)

[@TheCarlaProject]

I'm so glad you enjoyed!!thank you for watching!!❤️

[@KlingonPrincess]

Yt just suggested your videos tonight. I've been binge watching your playlists. 😁 This one really resonated. I guess because it is just my life too... wrong sized box, little library, gotta mail the stuff... Love, love, love your heart glasses. I grew up in L.A. so was loving the street scenes. Be blessed 💜💛 (Lakers hearts always)

[@agiulian8710]

Great job!! You got so much accomplished. My Gemini brain can totally relate to all of the crazy little struggles.

[@TheCarlaProject]

I'm so glad!😂thank you for watching!!❤️

[@BLUECRABNETWORK]

Paint that grout white. I painted the grout in my tiny hall bath turquoise and it is gorgeous!

[@amandarussell6298]

Loved this ! Don’t know I they still do it but there used to be an option on thred up for them to send you a bag in which you could place clothes to mail in.

[@TheCarlaProject]

thanks amanda yes! i saw that option but was unavailable at this time :)

[@EsterHorbach-it9tb]

Hi Carla and Samson. I'm a subscriber but some videos have been slipping through my 🤌😅. That makes them even more precious when I find one. 😊 I'm "spring decluttering", I know that's no real verb 😂 and honestly I don't need an excuse for decluttering, bc it's always decluttering season in my home. One thing: I love your bedroom. So cozy and the big windows are so inviting.

[@TheCarlaProject]

i'll be joining you soon and spring decluttering myself!!

[@crisditescu6846]

Hi, Carla and Samson!❤This video was also a city tour , I liked to see your city 😊. And very inspirational for decluttering! We have recycling clothes bins in cities ( I am following you from Romania) where I go immediately after declutter, with clothes that can't be donated, and if it is something that I can donate, I post photos with items, on a local group for donations. After that I go at the person who wanted the items and I give. I am not sure if I can sell some, they are not expensive things... Thank you for video! ❤ 🤗

[@natashatheresa]

THE INTRO MUSIC WOW THIS IS AMAZING

[@TheCarlaProject]

OBSESSEDDDDD!!

[@sandystuffnthings4895]

Great job! Thanks for taking us with you. So envious of you, the weather and shops. I love the US. I’m in Scotland.

[@TheCarlaProject]

oh and i love scotland!! have been to edinburgh and the highlands xx

[@Katiriaa84]

Every time I watch your video, I want to declutter my flat even more! Thank you for such motivation!

[@TheCarlaProject]

thank you for watching!!❤️

[@Katarina23]

Hi Carla. I thoroughly enjoy your videos always. I have been binge watching and you have eased my anxiety about decluttering my wardrobe especially as we are about to move. Its a daunting task and i didn't know where and how to begin. I love it when you show us your friends. I worry about you living there alone without family. We would love to know your background, family, how come there's no man in your life etc(typical nosey viewer😂). By the way, putting your desk infront of an AC is a bad idea because these things always harbour mold no matter how much they are cleaned. Better to sit away from it. Also for your migraines, try fennel tea and ginger tea is great for allergies as well as many other inflammatory conditions.

[@doloreslipper6897]

Enjoyed it Clara love from Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤

[@donzellcooper]

I love decluttering diaries video I hope can do some more of it. La is a nice place to live. I didn’t know you have a dance pole.

[@TheCarlaProject]

i used to go to a dance studio here in l.a. that closed for covid but yes i love dancing!

[@grassloafer4224]

This was so much fun & I feel you about dropping off the box! Victory!

[@TheCarlaProject]

major victory!! 😅😍

[@subrosa7mm]

I stumbled on your channel and enjoying your videos. I’m just like you. A place for everything and everything in its place.

[@TheCarlaProject]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching Melinda!!

[@ange222fr]

Loved it! The end with the music was so peaceful ✨

[@TheCarlaProject]

i loved the music i found for this video. thank you!! xo

[@nicky_bee]

I often find the hardest part is getting the stuff out of my house!

[@TheCarlaProject]

amen sister amen

[@emeraldangelle]

New subscriber from a few days ago and I am loving your content!!! 💜🙏🏼🙌🏽

[@TheCarlaProject]

YAY welcome!!

[@rachelemazza8623]

Great video! From the music, to the scenery tooth determination to get things GONE! You're moving me to do the same! xoxo

[@TheCarlaProject]

YAY and thank you!!❤️

[@elenascrolling]

A biiiiiggg getting things done video - did some stuff along with you :-) Your videos have the best vibes!

[@TheCarlaProject]

Love that! and thank you!!

[@blackandwhite691]

I love love love this video! Please show us when you get your nails done and get your car cleaned up!

[@TheCarlaProject]

Will do!!thank you for watching!!❤️

[@jennifersaunders315]

I don't know about you but I grew up on clean up as you go along.

[@lorenvallin-flores7970]

Carla I love all the shots of LA!💗I used to live at Park La Brea and I miss LA so much! 🏙

[@TheCarlaProject]

I was in your old stomping grounds then!! LA really is amazing❤️❤️

[@HelenaEngstrom]

The final scene with the colorful sky and calm piano was beautiful 💛 also I see your house shoes!! I have similar ones also somehow they often make me trip..! 😂

[@TheCarlaProject]

they are soooo cozy tho right!!

[@clairevimalaanderson2860]

Love the music! Love Georgia O'Keeffe!!! Love crossing things off of my list!!! Carry on!!!

[@TheCarlaProject]

eeee love that you love those things too!!!

[@cafepraiaesucego2899]

Everything you do, I do too. From post it notes to decluttering to drop offs. I laughed so hard at that little library, because I have one up the street from me and I have donated to it many times! Yet, somehow, watching you do exactly what I do, relaxes me. So weird. lol. I guess it's because I can totally relate. Either way, carry on. =)

[@TheCarlaProject]

thank you so much!! and aren't those little libraries the cutest ideas ever!? xo

[@KrystleWilliams1]

This was such a cozy vlog to watch. Loving your videos Carla!!

[@TheCarlaProject]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@angelabellissimo3921]

I feel that in my soul. We're trying the garage sale method 🤣 i have no idea if anything will go but if not I'm tempted to call one of those 1-800 numbers they have for junk removal.

[@mondfalkin3781]

Oh thats nice if you to take us along! Thank you so much 🤗 it is so different from Norway with the huge palm trees and the crowded stores 😅 You are doing so well, your cleaning and declutter muscles are getting strong... 💪

[@TheCarlaProject]

My pleasure 😊glad to take you around L.A. a bit xo

[@Tinamar65]

The „car in the river“ part was so convincing! 😂

[@TheCarlaProject]

was really considering it lol

[@lynzieelevy7363]

The grove! 😍😍😍 went to California with my BFF 2x and we ended up at the grove accidentally. What a wonderful surprise. Your videos make me wanna retire in l.a ❤️

[@TheCarlaProject]

the grove is one of my long time happy places :) thank you for watching!!❤️

[@jenk2174]

Samson is the best dog! Both your hats are parfait. It amazes me how much you like to clean.

[@TheCarlaProject]

I'm on a mission! Thanks for watching us get it all done! xo

[@karenmcneill2602]

Thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable video. Thank you for sharing the 'real'.

[@TheCarlaProject]

thank you for watching karen!!

[@viennajones935]

My neighborhood! Love it

[@TheCarlaProject]

best neighborhood in LA!

[@anjakirkvestergard7626]

Hello from Denmark 🇩🇰 Thank you so Munch for this video, I would love to go with you and your friend on another virtuel trip 😍

[@donnalegrand9133]

Loved seeing you out and about in LA. Nice place!!! You make me laugh, thank you!!!

[@TheCarlaProject]

awww so happy to make you laugh!!!❤️

[@simplelife2300]

You.Are.a Declutter Queen! Proud of your effords!!!

[@TheCarlaProject]

Thank you much!!❤️❤️

[@angiewilder6110]

You did a great job Carla!!

[@TheCarlaProject]

thanks angie!!

[@CulturedBubbleCB]

love love love this!

[@TheCarlaProject]

had so much fun making this one 😍

[@Angel-zz8ot]

Good job getting everything decluttered and returned! It's a daunting task but very rewarding once all those spaces are empty! Also! I noticed your mask is see through so please double mask if you can to stay healthy I don't want you to get sick! Take it easy and have a wonderful day!!

[@TheCarlaProject]

so sweet!! thank you!! I carry my n95 mask too just hard to hear me talking through it so for filming i switch it up xo

[@jackiesandberg122]

How frustrating it is returning things I mean once you decide to do it, it only takes five minutes and it is such a relief

[@TheCarlaProject]

i know! it is just that never ending to do list...i have to make peace with it❤️

[@CindyLorraine]

The Fed Ex on Sunset and Stanley has perfectly good boxes in their dumpster. No need to buy hehe. Free parking, too 🤗

[@TheCarlaProject]

gurl!! now i know 😂thank u!!

[@catherineb6565]

So awesome Nordstrom took the jumpsuit back. My fantasy self is really bummed I don't live in LA so I could go in and buy it! 😂

[@TheCarlaProject]

you have great taste!! i hope she finds a home that appreciates her as much as i did even though i never got to wear her 😢😄

[@catherineb6565]

@@TheCarlaProject there's no doubt. You've made someone's day when they find it. 😍

[@suegale2273]

Oh wow, thanks for taking us out and about with you. Don't know what I imagined but wasn't expecting the streets to be so wide and looking like a film set lol. You live there!! It looked like being on holiday ☺

[@TheCarlaProject]

it really is pretty wonderful thanks for reminding me xo

[@MagneticModernStyle]

There is a lot of effort required to divest of items. An excellent reminder to think twice or more before any purchase. (The buying part is so effortless in comparison!)

[@TheCarlaProject]

this is SO true!! buying is easy. managing and maintaining and discarding are hard. working on being more mindful!! ❤️

[@hellokittyhk68]

I found that once I stopped shopping for fun, only when it was intentional to replace something, was I truly able to keep a less cluttered home consistently. Makeup and clothes were common impulse buys and browsing purchases. I didn't even notice until I made the rule "one in, one out" haha

[@TheCarlaProject]

yea that impulse buying is hard. i ask myself "do i need this" and dammit if the answer aint always NO lol

[@alisonbell3475]

Loved the music and cowboy doggy x

[@TheCarlaProject]

love back to you alison xx

[@elizabethbertsch3066]

Love the video! You make me laugh so hard! Yes, the car in the water, great plan B!?😂

[@moongirl8807]

Oh I love it! I watch any new video regardless of it's topic, but this was even better then I expected. You can keep the cowboy music, I'm a big fan😂

[@TheCarlaProject]

that cowboy music hooked me lol😂❤️

[@crystale5625]

I love that bunny bag btw

[@carolineevans1565]

Great video, life is so much easier with less isn’t it. Loved the sightseeing trip, take care Caroline 🇬🇧

[@TheCarlaProject]

It really is! I'm ready for less less less