declutter my ENTIRE house with me | downsizing to move + minimalism

[@Antistylestyleclub]

I have moved 3 times the last 3 years, and I think it is the 'easiest' way to become minimalistic :)

[@jobellecollie7139]

I have given my adult children almost two years to come and get what they want from their own bedrooms. They each have homes and I'm tired of being the Mom's Storage Company!!!

[@Antistylestyleclub]

​@@jobellecollie7139 My mom moved herself, so we had no choice then to select what we need. But I get that would be kind of a drastic solution :D Maybe do something with the rooms where it is stored? Tell your kids you are changing the rooms to a dressing, reading room... This way they have to get there stuff :)

[@abieshleman8313]

Just give adult kids a timeframe. After X date, you will get rid of stuff. Don’t let them control your space and sanity. My mom recently did a big purge and constantly group texts me and my siblings pictures of items we can claim. If we don’t claim them in a day or so, she sells them on Facebook Marketplace. We’re all grown and have kids of our own, so if we can’t get our acts together to pick up free stuff, that’s on us.

[@HighReeve1982]

In the past 6 years we have moved 8 times. We have been in our current home for 2 years, so those moves all took place within 4 years. We had a bunch of stuff in storage for the 1st 3 moves, got rid of a lot of stuff and eliminated storage over the next 3 moves, slowly started collecting more stuff after the 7 th move. Since our 8th move, it’s been kind of ridiculous. We will move again hopefully this summer, hopefully for the last time. I want to purge like crazy before that one. My life and mind feel as cluttered as my house.

[@jobellecollie7139]

@@Antistylestyleclub I'm moving into my new home in SIXTEEN days! Yippee!

[@lfuentes4098]

Anybody here just like watching the decluttering process rather than starting your own? 😂

[@musicisagoodvibe]

:)

[@livinglarge7252]

🥴😂😂😂

[@caglaustun5825]

I was gonna buy a new wardrobe then I saw your videos and channel, I declutter my stuff in my room, now I am feeling more peaceful and I didnt buy a new wardrobe because I didnt need it. I am becoming inspired by you! Thanks a lot! Greetings from Turkey!

[@ReneaDominique]

That’s amazing! I’m so happy that you’re finding peace amongst what you have in your room. This is such a beautiful comment, thank you so much for sharing 🤍😊👏🏼

[@ReneaDominique]

This declutter was SO challenging but also very eye-opening! Even though I was "forced" to let go of 90% of our stuff, the process felt more enlightening rather than stressful. I really hope you guys enjoy this video as much as I do! I can't wait to bring you along into this next chapter in my life! There's so much more in store. 🥰So much love to you!!!

[@ReneaDominique]

Allen, TX! So basically Dallas. 🥰

[@ReneaDominique]

Oh wow! Such a small world!!! Maybe we will run into each other at some point!! 😍

[@angelascott8173]

I'd love to get rid of 90% of the stuff in my home but since 3 adult children and my grandson live with me and a granddaughter arriving in March, 90% of the stuff probably doesn't belong to me.

[@anniecats101]

@@angelascott8173 I watched a decluttering video recently that said you can't force the people you live with to declutter (or, you really shouldn't lol) but you should still declutter everything that belongs to you. You can't change other people, but who knows.. maybe they'll be inspired by your minimalism and do the same with their own stuff! It's kind of freeing in my opinion. It doesn't matter what they do with their stuff. It's up to you to to do it with your own.

[@sandyschoonover9051]

Where did you get the shelves in your living room? The brown wood with the black metal is beautiful! ❤

[@weelilbri]

I also got rid of my yearbooks. People told me not to, but if there's anyone I want to look up a picture of or whatever I can look on social media. Seems silly to keep a book of people you don't talk to anymore.

[@ReneaDominique]

THIS!!!! I’m so glad I’m not the only one that feels this way! 😂 I photocopied the pages with me on it and uploaded it to my external hard drive! That way I can still show my future kids if they ever want to see those photos. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@cocoa_cake]

me too! I graduated high school last year and everyone said I *needed* to buy the $55 book of pictures of people I dont see anymore, im so glad I didnt waste my money

[@elinm5977]

You know I was struggling with yearbooks the other day while I was decluttering, but with this comment you convinced me that next time I go through the box they're in i will declutter and recycle them. Thank you. :)

[@cynthia6771]

Haha when I started my minimalism journey my year books were the first thing I decluttered. I read them and discarded 😋

[@chempanda6388]

This is an interesting idea. Maybe ontop of your photo, you can take pictures of some messages your dear friends wrote in the year book(if the person is still your friend today) just as a memory

[@sinkintostillness]

About 13 years ago I helped a friend move house, she had tonnes of stuff, multiple trips. I remember saying "I'd love to be able to have nothing more than a car load to be able to move around freely." Fast forward and I've spent the past 2 years decluttering my own hoard of stuff! I never built up quite as much as she as I've not really ever been one for clothes and make-up etc. But in that time, unchecked a lot does build up. This lockdown had us taking a closer look at the belongings we actually used and freeing ourselves from anything we didn't.

[@jobellecollie7139]

It's my wardrobe which fills my closets. I used to have dinner parties and entertained quite a bit before retirement. Now I can't even give away all the things needed to host a party. Not the red plastic cup-type parties. I'm from an older age where this was more common.

[@latoyacherrie289]

i went from a 2 bedroom apartment to a studio apartment. I only have 32 hangers. If i buy something I remove an item. Whew!!! Growth❤️

[@shelby3987]

I loved this video! My husband and I are moving in the summer and I’ve been decluttering soooo much. I get a lot of negative feedback from people who don’t understand minimalism, so I appreciate those little affirmations you put in the video. Have a safe and easy move!

[@MelpoReads]

You talking about your reasons for passing things on helped A LOT for my upcoming move! Also, going to be implementing the “zones” to keep me from getting distracted.

[@justapseudonym7]

Ugh I love decluttering, cleaning and organizing also it’s healthier than the shopping addiction I had 😅

[@melunfiltered]

i like scanning documents that has sentimental value, i find it easier to discard the physical object if i keep it in the digital world :)

[@sct4040]

Also, once it is saved on the cloud you will always have it with you, no matter what gadget you upgrade to. I took pictures of some old photos and look at them more often than in the past.

[@kallistoindrani5689]

I would go crazy with trying to sell all that stuff. I would just donate the lot of it 😂

[@ignazs.5816]

Acquiring stuff is fun and easy though.

[@carsonandaidensmommy]

"Keep" on the dog 😂

[@ReneaDominique]

😂🤣

[@claudiabarros2662]

😂😂😂😂

[@8heartbeat]

"Nothing really matches.." and I was like, "What? Which room is she talking about? " lol Your interior sence absolutely matches the esthetics! Very beautiful.

[@ReneaDominique]

Hahahah oh my goodness you’re so sweet!! 😂😂

[@kasiasaska1386]

Felt the same.

[@emmamacdonald82]

I tore out all the pages in my year books that had value to me (with photos of myself or friends, or pages with messages from my friends) and then recycled the rest of the books. Definitely a good decision.

[@AtHomeWithJill]

Oh man, I so wish you could keep your plants!!!

[@intentionaldes2654]

This must have felt good. Decluttering feels so healing for me

[@nl212ep]

You have cute stuff. It already looks pretty de-cluttered. Best of luck on your journey!!

[@janetmurphyca]

Totally got rid of my yearbooks from 20+ years ago. Don't regret it a single bit. :)

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

How light you’ll feel!!

[@tiffagirl4]

Im also moving and trying to get rid of as much as I can. It make me ask 'what do I actually need in my life' and I love it! :D

[@ribroon]

You can definitely travel with the snake plant, I moved with several plants from Florida to Washington state

[@ikrobiee]

I’ve been slowly decluttering and it feels great!

[@jess6512]

I tossed all of my yearbooks. They just take up space.

[@ReneaDominique]

Yess!!!!! I’m so happy I’m not the only one who feels this way! 👏🏼

[@111-w9d7y]

Hope you recycled your year books and did not just toss and throw them away.

[@alicebug715]

i wanted so too, but i couldn't get over it entirely so i cut out the pages that i thought were nice and tossed the rest, and whenever i'm ready to get rid of the remaining pages too, i will! wish me luck... :P

[@brendakrause5639]

You can easily separate your cords by putting them in baggies. You can stuff toiletries in the plant pot. Best wishes in your move!

[@ritalynb7070]

I have moved 40 times so far in my life. I always get rid of the majority of my things before I move. I buy the very basics second hand when I arrive at my destination and then slowly bring in things as I need them...

[@danabrown2391]

You are wonderfully ruthless! When do you move?!

[@megannifranklynschool]

About to move into a tiny home courtesy of my lovely landlord loving 💰 🤑 💸 and he is doing me a favour.... have been on and off cluttering for years... and now in a week I shall downsize... and it's already quite overwhelming so instead of starting I'm chilling watching these videos x

[@ReneaDominique]

Oh wow that’s so exciting!!! Decluttering can definitely feel overwhelming, good luck with downsizing and your move!!! 🫶🏻❤️

[@karacoconutag]

I've never related to something more than when you said that sweater made you feel "potatoish." lol! I need to rid my closet of the garments that make ME feel potatoish now!

[@Jane_Jana]

yay love decluttering. good luck with the move :)

[@ReneaDominique]

Yessss me too!! Thank you, I’m nervous but excited for the change! 🥰🤩

[@veggirl1964]

I got rid of my yearbooks about 20 years ago. I have missed them, maybe 3 times in all those years. Mostly, I'm just happy not to have to lug them around any longer. Most of those people I haven't seen since graduation. Those I'm still in touch with, well, they were good enough friends that we have pictures of things we did that were not from a yearbook.

[@albertazayn8547]

Thank you for documenting so much of your decision process. Especially in the clothes. You have great style taste. Your furniture was elegant. Extra potato-ish" Yes yes, this feeling indeed

[@kilayla13]

I want to move so so bad. I have been decluttering for probably 3 or 4 years. I don't mind going slow because I have changed so much with time and I have learned to let sentimental items go with that declutter mindset. I hope to move in a 2 to 3 years.

[@minimalzebra]

Great declutter! I love that you are decluttering to make the move easier.

[@j.s.6876]

The tiny amount of stuff you start decluttering is what I can at best hope to get close to when I finish decluttering 🤣😭

[@lennieblake3444]

I am looking at moving soon and even though I have decluttered a few time, the potential new house is significantly smaller. This video was extremely helpful. Thank you/

[@rosemarywilliams9969]

Omg i just did the same thing. But my tiny home is still being built and due to covid, i find myself stocking up on food and canning goods, now I'm like how will we pack all this glassware for the move? 🤗 good luck selling, I ended up only selling some furniture and just donating everything. Selling is stressful.

[@cairennotoole]

You are really good at getting rid of things. I find I have a hard time getting rid of the *just in case* items 🥴

[@Kalyn41219]

I absolutely love this. I just went through this same process back in September, except we moved in with my parents in WA! We only kept what could fit in our car and make a week long roadtrip from Ohio -> WA. We’re staying with my parents temporarily to get our feet grounded as well! ❤️

[@AllyMarieB]

After struggling for a couple years && covid toke a strong hit on my family .. we moved 3 hours away to live with my parents .. at that time my son was 2 && I was 8 months pregnant with my daughter.. we gotten rid of so much stuff && felt amazing .. we are still on the journey of minimalism but I do have two young kids (3 years && 3 months old ) && we have certain items that we do truly love .

[@ivywild8594]

Great video! Good luck with the move. I would suggest packing your mother’s poster in a tube and sell the frame 😋

[@ReneaDominique]

Oh my goodness you’re brilliant!! Thank you so much I will do that! 🤩

[@catcox7267]

I plan on moving in a year and a half but am trying to get a step up ahead. So I'm doing the same thing.good vid.zoneing is such a great idea.

[@holliyates10]

I threw away my year books too and everyone thought I was crazy 😂 also as a fellow plant mom I’m so sad that you’re giving away your plants! I hope you love Texas though. I’m in Austin and I love it here!

[@jadebethj4807]

we will be moving next year and plan to sell most off our things! most of our stuff was cheap and random too!

[@divalicious541]

That’s such a good idea to take pics of what you want to keep in yearbook!

[@ijwashere]

I just moved out of my flat I lived in for 5 years and oh boy I didn't realise how much crap I had! I am overwhelmed, but excited to try downsize for my next place!

[@jfischer4943]

Cool! So many moving to Texas NEAT! We live in germany and we are planning a trip to Texas in two weeks to See if we should move.

[@2Nightowls]

Thank you for sharing. We are in the process of packing and moving soon. We are trying to declutter but it is a difficult task when you are also trying to get packing and moving done as you know. You make it look possible. Thank you.

[@ashleylocatelli1324]

1st off your video is awesome Definitely helpful 😀.. 2nd the simplicity of your tattoo is so beautiful honestly your skin complexion the colouring in your tattoo and your hair colour your facial features it jist works so pleasing to the eye honestly it's gorgeous I just couldn't help myself So I had to comment on that..xo

[@sandyschoonover9051]

Where did you get your living room shelves that have the wood and black metal? They are beautiful! ❤

[@NajaSierra]

"Extra potato-ish" Yes yes, this feeling indeed

[@ReneaDominique]

😂

[@butterflymeltzer8085]

Extra potatoes because it’s Chanukah 😅 make your latkas!

[@Angela-bm3lp]

Thank you for mentioning your yearbooks. I've been struggling with the decision of what to do with mine lately. I don't want them. They are heavy and take up space, but I feel guilty about getting rid of them. I feel better knowing someone else doesn't want theirs either.

[@adamt4742]

I clicked the like button as soon as the post-it for "keep" went on the dog. LOL 🤣🤣🤣

[@eveliinajaurakkajarvi8027]

I love this! You have great philosophy and taste. How about just cut/remove those two strings that fly around while walking in that jacket?

[@eightiesforever3574]

Yes,new video! Wish you all the best with new start! Much love xx

[@ReneaDominique]

Awe hey!!! Thank you so much and much love to you too 🥰😍

[@eightiesforever3574]

@@ReneaDominique I am also sweaty gal,hate that!!!!!

[@ReneaDominique]

Yesss!!!!!!!! 👏🏼 I always thought I was weird for that when I was growing up!!! I’ve since learned I’m not the only one! We should start a “sweaty gal club” 😂

[@eightiesforever3574]

@@ReneaDominique we should, I think there are plenty of us lol I am jelous of those who aren't,only we know how huge problem is that for us 😠

[@ReneaDominique]

Same!!! I’ve actually found “Lume” the natural deodorant brand has helped with some of my sweating without the aluminum or toxic ingredients, but I still sweat more than normal. 😂 I’ve started to just accept that being more sweaty is a part of my life.

[@Lynntahl]

How are you planning on selling your stuff? I’m in Oregon and would love your baskets! Love your content.

[@ReneaDominique]

We are selling everything on the Facebook marketplace, we are actually located in Spokane WA! So cool to see someone from the PNW 😍 Awe thank you so much!! 🥰

[@kelly4618]

Wow I wish I could have gone to your sell! Beautiful items!

[@ashley.darling]

Welcome to Texas. Been here all my life, born and raised!

[@Rinthella]

I'm so excited to see what your new space will look like

[@hopeelizabeth6916]

Very impressive great job! I just moved myself and getting rid of things as a minimalist is difficult, but so relieving as always! ☺️

[@aliceadler4569]

Good luck - I grew up in Texas - hope you get settled easily.

[@carolynnemilmine4147]

Love all your plants...wish i could adopt them all but i live in Canada. This was my first time to your channel and i subscribed. Looking forward to more minimalism and intentional living content. Good luck with your move!

[@lorrainevanloo9748]

I am decluttering my house also. But i started small just some random things that we dont use. And we have a night stand we dont use i emptied it and we have another draw with things i want to shove it to the bed where the night stand was

[@Nessa___]

Omg I have so many of those storage bins in the closets, mostly of kids drawings, old photos (pre digital) special Baby clothes, Knick knacks, mostly all sentimental. I’m scared to let go of it all

[@AtHomeWithJill]

Dang, I love the nightstands!!!!!

[@AtHomeWithJill]

This video is so relaxing!

[@shelbyrhodes495]

Your videos have inspired me to totally change my lifestyle! I always look forward to them ☺️

[@ReneaDominique]

Awe this is so sweet!!! Thank you so much, beautiful! I’m so happy you find my videos inspiring 🥺🤍

[@IngridsVanlife]

I am excited to declutter!!

[@ReneaDominique]

Yesss!!!! 👏🏼🥳

[@chicojuanito395]

What did wayfair do?

[@wandarichardson4213]

15:44

[@sosolugo284]

That denim jacket!! I wish i new where she’s selling these beautiful pieces.

[@ReneaDominique]

I’m selling all my clothes to a local thrift boutique here in Spokane, WA called Hut 8! Maybe one day I’ll have an Etsy shop or poshmark but unfortunately I don’t at this time 😔 so much love to you!!!! 🤍

[@vanessadenise8983]

What about your furniture? I’m in WA too and would love to pick up some of your pieces 😭😭

[@AnnaRobert]

I’m decluttering to go travelling for 6 months and I want to leave as little things as possible at my dad’s. I have been a minimalist for years but decluttering doesn’t only happen once

[@lauram8973]

This comes at the perfect time! We are also planning our move from Washington to Texas. 😊

[@ReneaDominique]

What a coincidence!! I feel like everyone I know in Washington is moving to Texas 😂

[@MarshmilloJB]

Yes girl, go off! 😍 Let go of things unapologetically

[@Ambmitch]

I threw away all my yearbooks too! So grateful I got rid of that clutter years ago. But I also don’t feel like I had glory days so it was easy for me.

[@ReneaDominique]

Nice!! Just yesterday I looked at the photos I took of my yearbook pages while I was filming this video and I don’t miss having those clunky books at all! The photos are more than enough to keep as a momento. And same here - I didn’t really have any glory days either 😂

[@TrangLe-dp8jf]

Hi Renea, you're such a bright girl. I am happy because I found out your channel. I am learning so much from you.

[@gracelaine]

ahh this is awesome! i'm always trying to live more minimalistic & this is so fun to watch! i'm putting out a video about it on my channel next week too!!

[@sarahhoward4590]

u are so cool. thank u for ur intentionality and amazing tips! also love how electronic u are

[@elizabeththecity9674]

Love this! Congrats on so much decluttering :)

[@ReneaDominique]

Thank you so much!!!! 🥰😍

[@naomicollet9141]

I wish you talked a bit more about the move. Why, how and what the room situation is going to be like over there. I was shocked that your selling the bed. Do you have one at your parents house? What a cute dog!!

[@nicolewhitman4444]

Great job and good luck! Inspired me to declutter 🙂 Why the move though?

[@ReneaDominique]

Thank you!! Have fun decluttering!! 🥰 My boyfriend just graduated from college and we decided to move closer to my parents for my sake (I’ve missed my mom terribly she’s my best friend) but also because there are amazing job opportunities there for him. Plus it doesn’t hurt that the weather is nicer ☀️😂

[@ecexx.]

I'm sorry but in my opinion, minimalism is not buying too much stuff unless you need it. For example you donated brushes and said that you'll buy new ones in Texas anyway. Or photo album. I know that they take up so many space buut they'll protect photos more affectively. Ooor chair. I think it looks lovely! Just sharing my thoughts please don't get offended :( ❤️

[@99cpZebralily]

So true. Minimalism is not getting rid of stuff just to rebuy it. It's wasteful and privileged. Just keep the stuff you know'll you want to rebuy.

[@simpledropoff5128]

This was a great video, hun!

[@Cj-bc4xn]

Love this! Moving soon so this is motivating! What part of Washington are you from? I’m in Washington🌲

[@ReneaDominique]

Oh congrats on moving soon too!!!! 🥳 Heck yes another Washingtonian! I’m originally from DuPont (Lakewood/Tacoma area) and then I’ve been living in Spokane for the last 6 years. I moved over here for school. 🥰

[@reaghanblake]

Well now I just want to get rid of everything I own! Yay for moving to Texas! What area are you moving to? I’m in East TX.

[@ReneaDominique]

!!! 😂 we are moving to Allen!! 😍

[@CarolenGrayToday]

Welcome to Texas! Its hot but you'll love it here!

[@ReneaDominique]

Thank you!! I’ve been loving it so far 🥰🤍

[@berenicemartinez9238]

Decluttering is healing for me…. The more u do it the easier it gets….

[@ReneaDominique]

Yes! So beautifully said, It can be extremely healing. Letting go of material things to add more negative space into your home can really help reduce stress and mental clutter 🤍

[@eavening4149]

You're going to need to replace everything after the move? Was it more cost effective to do that? Thank you for documenting so much of your decision process. Especially in the clothes. You have great style taste. Your furniture was elegant.

[@ReneaDominique]

Not right after the move! We are moving in with my parents for a few months so we literally won’t have the space. Most of the things we got for this place were built poorly and were SUPER cheap - to the point where I don’t think they would’ve lasted us more than two years. It’s most cost effective for us to try to recover some money from those things, save on storage costs, and invest in high-quality pieces when we do move into our own place. 🥰🤍

[@eavening4149]

@@ReneaDominique, I see! Good sense!

[@dapple6321]

Hello from Spokane small world😀 Are you in the Valley? I was gonna see what you have listed on Marketplace😀

[@JacSchmeck]

I was eagerly waiting for this one! Thanks for sharing the process! 💕

[@ReneaDominique]

Yesss!!! My internet was sooo slow getting this one published 😅😂 I really hope you find this helpful in some way!! 😊

[@prfctlymprfctbeauty]

Well this is right on time since I'm moving from Ohio to Texas next month and I'm getting rid of everything, but it's so much and I don't know where to start 😩

[@nikkidincau9506]

“Nothing matches” WHAT? My stuff doesn’t match. I have grey futons, a light wood tv stand and dark wood side table and black bookshelves in my living room. My place looks terrible. P.s I hope this didn’t offend you at all and I apologize in advance if it did.

[@ReneaDominique]

Definitely didn’t offend me no worries!! 😂 I used to have a similar set up when we got into our first apartment. I hated it but I was also so grateful that most of it was free and handed down to us since we were basically broke. 😅

[@briannagendron1559]

I only ever recieved 4 year books out of my all my years of school from preschool to senior year.

[@VanitysGunn]

When my husband & moved across the country we packed as much of our stuff that would fit in our truck including our sons stuff. Talk about keeping only what's important. Lol

[@trinitylace1101]

I love your quilt blanket 😊I got one almost like that for my puppy

[@anecialopez1795]

Do you have a Depop or something where you’ll be selling your clothes? Great video, it was very inspirational!

[@oliviatuggle]

where is your couch from??

[@lydiafelicia4761]

Whoopp..whoopp.. 10K subs already!! Good luck on your new journey❤️

[@kweisgerber]

Thumbs up for the comment about Wayfair. Agreed.

[@abidhabibabidhabib7058]

great video .i suggest you try flyp its an app that connects you with an exprt resller.closets in a weekend with it and didnt.vry nic

[@kayladenniston8126]

I want to move just so I can truly declutter everything lol