Declutter my whole house with me! Cozy Copenhagen, hygge home | Flylady

[@DianeinDenmark]

Do you have a book collection you’d love to declutter, or maybe a favourite cozy read you just can’t part with? Share your go-to books or decluttering tips in the comments - I’d love to hear! For extra points, make it a cozy crime or mystery! Ha ha!

[@bettyjo2737]

Hi Diane! I have books by Fredrik Backman that I can't let go of. I love you costume. It looked so good. I hope you have a good rest of your weekend!

[@monikamarsollek3493]

Louise Penny, Ann Cleeves and Agatha Christie collection will stay. My first cook book, too. Atomic habits will stay, until I HAVE atomic habits 😁. And some books, which make me laugh, have to be on hand, too. Our libraries aren’t like yours… I’m now proud member of a Danish library and can’t wait to visit it at Easter time again…

[@wendygaonach3908]

I'm a former librarian, from a family of librarians.... after going through my mum's book collection, I swore I wouldn't do that to my son. When we moved from Canada to France, all my hardcovers were donated, unless they were signed by the author. Now I read on a Kindle for my eyes, and bonus - no books! It was one of the toughest declutters that I did before moving! This is a tough one!

[@DianeinDenmark]

That sounds like a perfect solution, Wendy! Go you!

[@ΔΕΣΠΟΙΝΑΠΑΠΑΪΩΑΝΝΟΥ-β5μ]

Kindle is great, but I love the smell of a new book, when you first open it, I believe like car lovers feel about the smell of a new car!!!

[@laurac56]

I read almost exclusively on Kindle now, if the ebook is available. However, if I adore the book, I buy a used copy, preferably hardcover to add to my collection. I guess I’m kind of stuck between book worlds. I read about half in fantasy and those books are very large and I only have them on Kindle. I do borrow ebooks from my library too.

[@vivianhudacek1556]

Former English teacher here, now retired. I’ve donated hundreds of books & have many to go. It’s getting easier, but some will always be keepers.

[@monikamarsollek3493]

@@laurac56 Same❣Stuck between the book worlds: so well expressed!

[@LaLaCindy226]

I haven’t felt well so I am watching and working along with you in each video today. So playing a little catch up just a few minutes at a time and moving on Just doing the same as you and even if I get rid of just one thing in each of your videos then I am happy ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@DianeinDenmark]

Hope you're soon feeling better, Cindy!

[@tammyb6497]

When my mom was downsizing her book collection, I became the keeper of two books that I will never get rid of. A copy of David Copperfield that was given to my great grandmother in 1898 and a bible that was given to my great great grandmother on her 18th birthday. They both need some restoration work but I haven’t found anyone to do it yet. 🇨🇦

[@andreeabelciu6081]

Great hair. You look amazing. Have a nice day!

[@zaramasterton2684]

You always make me so cheerful after watching your videos Diane. Thank you.

[@jessicahallowell8350]

I've decluttered BOXES of books thanks to you Diane! 🎉 and LOVE YOUR HAIR 💕💕

[@elizabethbutler3364]

I have my home on the market and will have to downsize from about 1600sq ft to maybe 700sq ft or thereabouts. No offers, no new place identified yet, but starting to declutter with encouragement from you Diane, thank you 🙏 First time I’ll have moved on my own so emotional and a bit overwhelmed at times, but your cheerful optimism is such a tonic. ❤

[@greysky09]

Didn’t get to comment earlier this week when I watched the majority of this. Tweet and sparky are such a joy! I declutter one paper grocery bag full of preschool age games and crafts (my daughter age 6 is the queen of decluttering!) and a stack of kids books to 2 little free libraries by ages based on which houses I know are near them. Felt amazing! Lots more to do.

[@DianeinDenmark]

Well done to you and your family!

[@olivemaycards]

Your example of the Jeeves books is so valuable - it’s OK to break up a collection, it’s OK to keep one book you love most. I think a lot of people view books as a collection and assume since they love books they should keep them all.

[@lilah6010]

Thank you for the motivation!!! What you said about starting to declutter and others will get on board seemed impossible but lo and behold I convinced my husband to clean out 1 box in the garage and he found some papers he really wanted to keep but he got rid of the rest of the box. In the end we decluttered 4 boxes, a chair and a pressure washer that needed work (free on FB market place). Going to continue by taking it in smaller bites one shelf at a time:) Go Us 🎉🎉🎉

[@eileencarroll6418]

To paraphrase Dolly Gallagher Levi (from the movie), money is (and I add books are) like manure, they don't do any good unless you spread it around. Your hair style looks fabulous today, very wispy and textured. I let go of most.of my books when almost everything became available on the internet. And I have grown to love audiobooks when I am in the kitchen, bathtub or elevating my legs above my heart. Wow! Your husband letting go of books is a testament to your great example. Good for your son to take responsibility for the legacy and I am so impressed that your daughter met Margaret Atwood. Sometimes we miss the connection that books are extensions of real people. Same with recipes, now that you made me think of it. Rah, rah, rah for the whole family. And congratulations on almost 93K subs. I hope you top 100K for the new year and a fresh start in a new place.

[@ashandu]

You are the best motivator! I love it! ❤

[@DianeinDenmark]

Aww, you say the nicest things, Ashandu!

[@monikamarsollek3493]

You’re so right❣

[@AngelissimaASMR]

To be fair, your husband seems to have a wonderful taste in books! I'm decluttering my whole house for a future move as well so I'm enjoying playing your videos for motivation while I declutter

[@MichelleJones-p4e]

I agree! As the camera was panning his books on the shelves, there were several that I wanted to read.

[@dmbalsam]

I am a children’s librarian. I will keep more children books, than adult books. Many are such old friends and comforting. I do still read them. I also collect notable children’s books, some are very valuable, others are signed first editions.

[@ronyroberts7781]

Your hair is lovely. It's so flattering! Thanks for the book decluttering inspo

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

Love the new hairstyle! I find it somewhat easier to declutter books when I drop one or two off at the “little libraries” I come across on my walks and also books that are classics I know I can find at a library or used bookseller.

[@kathrynbaker2255]

Such cheery chirping! 🎶 I dropped off a few things at the charity shop, picked up a few groceries, and did a LOL before the drizzle set in. 🌧️ Comfort food and cozy crimes for this evening 📺 🕯️🇬🇧

[@allisonmartin8717]

I still have my childhood books. I’ve decluttered thru the years and just have my favorites in one box. My kids read them and I am keeping for future grands. They will go as they age out of them. It’s so hard to let books go; I love to read. I’ve tried electronic readers but there is nothing like holding a book.

[@farmerwife8412]

I totally agree with you!! I do not like electronic reading. A book in the hands is priceless. ❤

[@monikamarsollek3493]

I agree, too, BUT I’ve integrated electronic books now: easy to read in the dark without glasses (you can change the size of the letters easily )or other light, after 8 minutes without going on it darkens automatically if you fall asleep. And they don’t need space, easy to take with me to holidays. But my 'besties' will always stay with me…

[@allisonmartin8717]

@@monikamarsollek3493 never that about that function. I’ll keep that in mind. Thanks for sharing.

[@corrinefarrell6726]

Wow, you were so fortunate to have so many books when you were a child.

[@Tu222lip]

Decluttered my books a couple of years ago, but I know I can get rid of more. Thanks, Diane!❤❤❤

[@dianetaylor4256]

I love the sound of your birds chirping ❤ in the background 😊

[@UpstateGrammy]

Books were always a tough category for me to declutter, but now I use the library more often and only keep books that I will reread. Thanks for the inspiration! 🦋🦋🦋

[@Marly51]

I loved bookshops and books from the day my dad took me to the second hand department in James Thin, Edinburgh, to buy schoolbooks. I had a few books of my own before then. Decluttering our home has been no problem recently, apart from the books which I still love to use for reference (in some cases) and also everything to do with my hobbies and crafts. Now in my 70s it is really important to tackle these two areas. I inherited a lot from my parents after they passed and that was the start of me struggling to let go of things which were not really of my choosing! This winter is a good time for me to have another go! Thank you for your lovely inspiring videos!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Love James Thins on the bridges in Edinburgh, many fond memories of the place growing up!

[@emilyvalot6948]

Love your hair!

[@ΔΕΣΠΟΙΝΑΠΑΠΑΪΩΑΝΝΟΥ-β5μ]

Great work Diane!!! As I told you I lost my sister last July and I had to clear away a whole house of clothes, utensils, small appliances etc. Regarding books (we have a lot of them me and my sister) I was in luck because our Vocational Senior High School newly build has a brand new library and study room so I was able to donate a lot of educational and fiction books. They are going to start a reading club this November and I am thinking of joining them. She also had a lots of yarn, being a Knitting freak and I donated them to the Women's Penitentiary Institute. Have a great weekend!!

[@GreyeyedBeauty]

Oh, can't imagine giving my childhood books away, still have them from 1989s😂 Love looking at the pictures and remembering all those stories and poems of my happy childhood. I am an avid reader and I read in 4 languages, so both my flat and my 3-storey country house are full of books)) Nevertheless, I do go through my book collection regularly and keep decluttering books. I usually take them to the local library, but also to the university library and to the public book exchange. Thanks for reminding to go through my books again)) Love your new hairstyle. Very elegand and classy❤

[@dianeyoung8068]

Tweet and Sparky are just lovely. Good job on the books! I have been working for three weeks on photos, such a big job sorting them for my two kids and deluttering some of them. Sentimental things are difficult but I promised myself that this time I would complete the task.

[@DianaH-gq4kw]

I'm also from a family of avid readers! I'm declutteting books that I don't want to read again. I like cozy mysteries as well and have watched many of the shows you listed.❤ I decluttered all my old Bobbsey twin books to my niece who has 6 month old twins. 🎉 I saved my son's books for hus children and declutter those they won't have any interest in. Thank you so much for all your posts this week! Love them and you!

[@Polly3488]

Love to see you on a Saturday! I stopped buying books about 10 years ago, and am slowly but surely culling through my collection. Two of my childhood keepers are a prized hardback of Little Women and a boxed set of Winnie the Pooh.😊

[@misswittank9224]

How nice to see you on a Saturday! I have been gardening and grocery shopping today. Going to declutter the shed tomorrow if the weather stays dry.

[@amandafoster2788]

I have sorted my books and have a stack to leave the house. As I finish a book on my TBR, I pass it along to avoid clutter. Thanks for the ongoing encouragement for us all.

[@buckshot1488]

Your hair is DARLING! Love it.

[@neonsky5429]

Your hair is so gorgeous!

[@helendavies1326]

Giving off type 4 vibes

[@Jackiesawbo]

You look amazing, thank you for sharing. I’m on it too ❤

[@bethrivka68]

Decluttering books is a tough task for me too. Love this hairstyle! So flattering on you.

[@retrosilk]

Go you! My book selection isn’t too ‘bad’ but recipe books mags and clippings is another story! You’ve inspired me to keep plodding through and not keep so much, one foot in front of the other!! 🎉🎉

[@cynthiaolson959]

Excellent as usual Diane! Phew! That was a hard one!

[@laurawood4476]

So enjoying this series of declutters .

[@gigib4076]

I would pass them on to my grandchildren they really are treasures. You’ll have a blast reading them to the grands!

[@lorib8785]

I am willing to declutter everything in my home except for the books! Our upstairs bonus room is our library, and even with my four adult children taking their favourites when they moved out we still have hundreds! I've even replaced ones that the kids have taken that I loved.

[@sharonuzzle8640]

Love your new hairstyle 💕, so flattering. Thanks for the longer videos.

[@alisonb7237]

Filled with joy when I see a new video 🎉

[@monikamarsollek3493]

Same❣

[@jacquelinem3163]

Wow, I can't believe how good you are at letting stuff go!!

[@marciakistner8977]

Books are hard for me to give up. However, I am doing better with it thanks to your inspiration. ❤

[@suzanneroelofse5970]

I loved your old hairstyle, but this new style is equally cool! Love your style ❤

[@LoveMeClutterFreeCoaching]

Hair looks so cute!❤

[@Jmw1281]

I LOVE this hairstyle ❤ Showstopper!!

[@Rachel-openmindsandsofthearts]

You are a breath of fresh air Diane ❤ your new hairstyle looks fabulous! I find it so hard to declutter books. Thanks for the inspiration 😊

[@Annie-m4t3h]

What a nice surprise seeing you on Saturday! 😊You are so good at decluttering, especially sentimental things. Books and stuffed animals are for me, the most difficult items to move on. I have donated quite a few books in the last year and have some to go to the resale shop. I have a whole set of classic childhood books that I loved and my daughter wants them when she has a larger place and shelves for them. Until then I can reread and enjoy them. I too have a Rogets Thesaurus from 1965 when I was in 8th grade. We didnt have much money and my mother couldn’t understand why the teacher insisted we have a copy. I have used it so many times over the years that the covers are loose and ragged but I love the book and find it useful still. Thanks for the Saturday edition of decluttering and Danish Hygge. ❤ 🖖LLAP

[@christineabercrombie5257]

You are SO inspiring Diane! I could never let go of my childhood books but now I think why have I held onto them? It’s funny how all of a sudden (probably my age) you no longer feel so attached to childhood stuff! Hubby is a book hoarder sadly (and cd’s and guitars ………😂) Hopefully as you say he’ll get on board if I keep going with mine!!! Xxx

[@joannamugliston9853]

Dear Diane, you inspired me to declutter for few years now. I had some big declutter session in the past. Now I operate on everyday basis declutter it as I go . Works for me. Books are a difficult one. Specially that for years, at school and at home was installed in our generation how precious books are. Now I am on it too. Also I would like to say that my mum’s death made me use things, nice things on daily basis and declutter as much as I can. So we had similar experience to yours. Thank you for your work. Best regards.

[@monikamarsollek3493]

I agree! And now some second hand shops here even don’t take old books, because 'nobody wants them'… But we’ve some open shelves where you can leave books, free for everybody. A wonderful new invention ❣

[@cambriaperez2865]

The Halloween costume was Amazing! 💝

[@jackiebowen6239]

I have an old version of Dorothy Draper's Entertaining is Fun that I still have fun reading through occasionally. Down to just about a dozen books now and that's it. As you said, many are available in the library. I don't miss them or their shelves anymore. Thanks for taking us along on your journey, Diane! 💙

[@JudyFitch-g4f]

Books are so difficult to declutter. Thanks for all the encouragement you give in all your videos. Your hair style is so lovely. It is flattering and is a softer look on your face. You are such an inspiration!

[@rhondaschrank9147]

Our family loves and collects books as well. Thank you for guiding us through a book declutter. Enjoyed learning about your collection.

[@TinaKing1234]

Thank you for the inspiration! My husband and I anticipate moving this spring, downsizing from a home that is over 3,000 square feet to one that is about half that size. Your videos are invaluable in getting me motivated to let go of stuff! Thank you!!

[@marthaosborne9625]

I’m doing books and this really helps!! 📚

[@wendymorris9647]

Lovely surprise to see you on a Saturday. I’m a week ahead of you as I did childhood books. I really didn’t feel emotional. I also got rid of two cookery books and lots of clothes. You’re really encouraging me to declutter more and more. Thank you for your encouragement.

[@melaniehoffman8512]

Your hair looks amazing!

[@Kmw316]

I have been focusing on scheduling all the various events and commitments for the next 2 months to make sure I have things planned well without overload hopefully.

[@jeannebowes2898]

Tidied garage while I listened to you.❤. Organized electrical extension cords and put up the exterior Christmas lights. ( Do not turn on til Thanksgiving here). Just gets too cold for me to put up later in the year. stowed the rest of the cleaned out flower pots, fixed the fence for the compost bin and cut some low branches that will extend my wattle garden fence. Son treated me to a fresh haircut and it taking me out to a casual dinner. Like the way you styled our hair today, very flattering.

[@colleenmooney1909]

Love your new hair cut Diane! You are an inspiration and a joy to follow thanks for all you do 😊

[@angelabrady1246]

Oh wow on childhood books! ❤we declutter books several times a year. 🎉

[@roenadykin689]

Declutterring my books as well. We are trying to downsize as much as possible for a future move as well. Thanks.

[@everystitchaprayer6268]

Always an inspiration!

[@johnmelissaziech6207]

I didn't keep all my childrhood books, but I kept my favorites and passed them down to my children and grandchildren.

[@lizlarcombe2001]

Yes. Loved or wu.lie & the broons😘

[@sharonlavespere4323]

I need to other my books. I don’t have a lot. I love your hair, Diane!

[@angiecritcher9739]

I think that the old child’s book has some of the same illustrations that my husband had in the U.S.A., but it is a different book. Nostalgic. Thanks for your inspiration; especially the recipes.

[@prairierose1115]

Love Oor Willie and The Broons! 🤣

[@Jane-cr9bp]

Coincidentally, I worked on decluttering some books today, before I watched this! Many craft books that I have had since the 1990's & 2000's which I have not used (fantasy me, not reality me lol) and my childhood books that I will never read again. It's so cathartic, and I now have a lovely space for the books I kept! When you take out the emotion it's much easier. A work in progress.

[@PamelaFoster-g7i]

Love your hairstyle. I have about a dozen childhood books in my collection! So many fond memories of reading throughout my childhood ❤❤ Love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@mariannehollien9181]

Love your hair ❤

[@machelledowden7343]

What an inspiration you are, Diane, you make me want to get in there and go through my books! I have always loved books, but there are definitely ones I can (and should) let go now. They have just always been a comfort to me and almost like a “friend”; but the world is different now with everything available in libraries and also online. Your Flylady routines and decluttering are so helpful! Have a wonderful day!! ❤

[@suzanne-moore]

Rah rah rah! You are doing so great with the decluttering 🕺💃

[@Michele_6815]

I had to comment and let you know how pretty your hair is in this video. It always looks nice but I especially liked it today-a bit more towards your face and sleeker. Very pretty! 🤩

[@jeanmarie2928]

Thank you for inspiring us 🌟🦜🦜📚✔️♥️

[@juliekonigskind6434]

Dear Diane, Thank you for the inspiration. As a book lover it used to be so hard for me to part with books, but now we hav a great library just in walking distance, so I was able to declutter almost all of my books. We are down to maybe 15 favorites + our kids books, which we go through regularly. Keep going

[@bethanystarks9783]

I love your haircut! It looks beautiful on you!! ❤

[@lynneglazzard5910]

You’re always so sweet and so inspirational. I did sell a lot of my books earlier in the year although I have bought a couple more. I also joined my local mobile library. It comes once a month and I can order books online from them. You’re looking very well and I love your hair do. I’ve been reading the Robert Galbraith series although I’m slightly out of order now. Our dvd player has gone and so has the cd player. I do occasionally buy an audio book still. I do have a few books about enamelling and some on printmaking and I do use them. My husband has a thesaurus that my dad gave him - but he’s clearing out stuff now too 😊. This week I’m sorting out my studio again. It’s been open studios this weekend so I had changed it around and now I can put things back into a useable way. I’m planning new work for next summer x

[@ImogenNicholls-vr6ms]

Benita Larsson, who I also follow, has a great video on decluttering photos. It really helped me. ❤

[@angelienbrouwer2199]

Love your haircut. It looks pretty on you.

[@suevanvuren5275]

Live your hair style

[@susanleadbetter8639]

Hi Diane, I'm watching on catch up. I think you're doing an amazing job with your decluttering. I'm still getting through boxes from when I moved. Getting rid of alot of things not needed or can't fit in the house now. 🎉🎉🎉

[@janamarek]

What sweet little birds!

[@susanleadbetter8639]

Wow! Well done Diane. 🎉🎉🎉

[@loria6049]

Hi Diane. I'm loving all your recent declutter videos. So motivating for me! Nice to see a cameo appearance of Tweet and Sparky today! Since you will be moving to a smaller place next year, will you be able to bring them along? It looks like you have a wonderful large space for them in your current home!

[@porgie2-28-21]

Thank you, Diane.

[@dawnlee6100]

Love your hair! Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@GRMichigander]

Your hair looks fantastic in this video!

[@badgermamaw1870]

Diane, love the way you styled your hair!!❤

[@deidrefisher7373]

Beautiful haircut, Diane! All of your hairstyles are beautiful though 😊

[@edithbouvier3003]

Diane: I have a box of books from my childhood and my kids childhood. We enjoy pulling them out and going down memory lane, I honestly feel that you will be missing out if you donate them. I have a very minimal home and I feel that those books are all we have left of the past. It’s not clutter it’s very special and your grandchildren will love them as well .

[@barbaraannfrench8773]

I saved a lot of children’s books my grandchildren have just fell in love with Enid Blyton’s The faraway tree. I go to the library for my books but some of the books I loved asa child cannot be bought now or borrowed from the library so please declutter with care❤

[@debraarmstrong298]

Love your hair!!! Books are probably my hardest thing to declutter but I have been trying to pass them on 😊. Thanks for the inspiration.🎉

[@joanneconnor4319]

Hi Diane, I went through all my photos and got a large shoebox, made some cardboard dividers and made sections, such as each child's name, Us, holiday to USA, Home, Friends, Family etc. I threw out lots of doubles and photos of nothing such as a view from goodness knows where? ha ha. I found if you put all the photos of your child in one section by their name, you don't have to try and work out what year it was taken, etc. I then took all photos out of albums, decluttered the albums and only have one shoebox in my whole house (which holds hundreds of photos) takes up no room and I have it easily accessible to view when I want to. The only other photos I have are some in frames on a shelf and the rest of larger photos are in a plastic sleeve with the shoe box. Jo from Australia xxx

[@lisamccauley395]

I’m sure I have more books to declutter. Especially cookbooks!!! I’m going to look up a p g Wodehouse book at my local library!🎉🎉🎉

[@felicitashilmer1368]

Great video, as always! Love your hair!!

[@joantbrown]

Thank you Diane. I love books, so think they are one of the hardest things to let go of. E-books just aren't the same! I have started going to the local library and if I want a particular book, I order it instead of buying it online. I don't seem to have any books left from my childhood, though I have always loved reading. Wish I had held on to two of three of them!

[@VickiLee-tg5ck]

It’s always great to spend some time with you Diane. You are very motivating. 💞