Ep. 376 | Cluttercore

[@TheMinimalistsPodcast]

What do you think about the new “cluttercore” design trend?

[@Diniecita]

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[@danibananny42]

As someone who's trying to minimize my life again, I've been embracing "cluttercore" for the time being. Having everything out of boxes and closets has made me realize the things I don't actually like, need, or want. It also made me realize just how much I actually have and has made me more active in my decluttering since I can see it all. It's easy to ignore things when they're "not in the way", but if I look at how much stuff I have and how it gets in the way of other aspects of my life, I'm more inclined to pass it on.

[@saracscll7666]

To me it looks more like an excuse than design

[@lurkingcaro]

Sloppy.

[@Rockabillyviking]

It sounds like the hoarder version of the type 2 diabetes/weight loss drugs... Just keep adding the crap and don't worry about doing so... 🤦‍♀🤦‍♀

[@KDiG812]

I decluttered some fairly big ticket items that I really wanted to be gone ASAP! I posted them on Market Place for FREE. I had the best time giving them to people who were THRILLED to get them, in disbelief that I would give them for FREE. It felt better than donating them to an agency that probably wouldn't accept them anyway. Seeing the joy and smile on someone's face was so worth it! 💞

[@regdesousa9763]

I love doing that too !!

[@ruthnorthrop6609]

I would love to see you on a panel discussion with The Minimal Mom Dawn (something) and Dana K. White (A Slob comes Clean). Yes, they can be prescriptive, but they give specific ways to do the physical aspects of decluttering like - take a trash bag and a donation box into the area you’re going to declutter and start getting rid of trash. I would love to hear that discussion and think it would be exceedingly helpful to many people.

[@CarynDPrescott]

That's what I need to do now, instead of sifting through papers. Thanks for the recommendations 😁

[@LOLA-kr7vn]

Don't forget CAS!!

[@ruthnorthrop6609]

@@LOLA-kr7vn I thought about her but she’s not minimalist and more about organizing.directions

[@peterhebertson2506]

You guys are the Dave Ramsey of minimalism.

[@Artsy71]

Goodwill may be the easiest for Minimalists and “The Minimalists” but my journey of downsizing picked up speed when I found a local charity(children’s home) to donate to. Suddenly I felt good about passing things on. I would encourage people who have a hard time letting go of things, because EVERYTHING has meaning to us to find a charity you feel really good about supporting with your donations.

[@NomadLife777]

Definitely agree. For me it’s an animal charity thrift store. It’s a bit of a drive, but no ill feelings donating to the animals. We have a big problem in TX with abandoned/abused animals. 😢

[@calisongbird]

@@NomadLife777oooh, that’s a great idea!

[@Goober_gobbler]

As someone who lives in cluttercore, i just like to be surrounded in things i like. I have no problem getting rid of things i don’t need or don’t like. And im not a hoarder, and i can keep my room clean even if it looks crazy. Just because you don’t like it doesn’t mean that something is wrong with us for liking what we like. Yes there is people who are keeping these things and have an emotional problem with it, but most are just decorating.

[@lindaalaureano]

I guess it's like having a department store at home, where nothing is used .

[@Goober_gobbler]

@@lindaalaureano do you “use” the art thats on your walls?

[@calisongbird]

@@Goober_gobbler#Cluttercore is not my thing, but I Googled the trend to learn more, and read a couple articles on it. It’s not just about collecting clutter. It’s (ideally) about creating spaces for curated collections of things that have personal meaning to someone, and reflect something about their personality and interests. The operative word here is “curated.” I looked at a few different example photos online, and while it’s still not for me, I can at least understand and appreciate the idea behind it. Art appreciation is not about practical utility. It’s about what gives people joy and meaning to look at. For example, you may not appreciate a rare Picasso, but an art enthusiast may very well get a lot of joy from viewing that master’s work.

[@Goober_gobbler]

@@calisongbird yes! My walls are filled with posters, drawings, colouring pages, old wrapping paper, anything that’s colourful and i like. I once found this long string of sewn elephants while out on a walk, i do admit that i occasionally find interesting things on the ground and take them home, thats the grossest thing i do. Paper garlands, so many paper garlands. Thank you for having an open mind

[@yve2626]

I agree, this channel just bashes something they dont understand in my opinion. Not everyone thinks minimalism is healthy either, it can also interpreted as mental illness (calming inner chaos and anxiety by removing everything on the outside). We have a fun gaming room in the basement that displays collections of games, retro gaming items, funkos, LEGOs, Harry Potter merch. Its on the walls and shelves, in display cases around a gaming area. It feels like a fun cave down there and we love to hang out there at night sometimes. The "clutter" is there to set the mood and make it not feel like a basement and the rest of the house is very neat, tidy, no "stuff" like books, merchandise etc. So cluttercore can be intentional and its not hoarding!

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

That cluttercore picture made me want to come through the screen with a trash bag. This trend is not a surprise though, over the last 5-10 years people have started to wear their issues like a badge or announce them like an award, as a society we have transitioned away from striving for the best self and embracing the worst self.

[@elleelson4569]

Trends are just that, a trend. Trends fuel capitalism and are the opposite of minimalistic ideology.

[@theresagraham9368]

I was at more peace when I was poor and couldn’t afford new things. As a single mom the kids and I would make it a challenge walking around the neighborhood founding the most beautiful leaves . With simple straight pins we would pin to the wall turning them into beautiful art ! One year we changed it up and actually make a map of the USA on the wall.

[@demideridder]

I honestly think that cluttercore is something that is trying to justify people buying more stuff. I am still a teenager and we are so easy to influence. Cluttercore is another way to let teens buy a room full of stuff so we feel more miserable, AND THEN BUY MORE STUFF!!.

[@pasitheathanatosasmr488]

I love the even keel tone of this podcast. I’m hearing nonjudgmental verbiage that I don’t think was part of your earlier work. Love it.

[@kazcabrera7621]

I had a hard time donating and I spent so much time trying to sell my stuff. So I tried a new method. Every time we were blessed with something for example my son received a bunch of clothes, gift cards and new toys for Christmas. I would donate what we were no longer using to non profit organizations or give it to someone I knew who would appreciate it. I would see it as the money I would have made in sales came in form as these gifts. As time went on donating/letting go became so much easier and less stressful because I had become attached to those items. Our 600ft sq ft apartment for 3 people feels more spacious then ever before and I see how happy we all are with less stuff. Less is more

[@sigma_carnivoresse_essie]

I appreciate this episode. This week, I gave away about 30 items from a failed antiques business. I have been storing these for a couple years for no reason.

[@faithfielder9493]

I think Cluttercore may go all the way back to the Victorians, when there was a burst of prosperity (for some people) and we wanted to show the items we had collected. We crocheted antimacassars and dresser scarves, and made crazy quilts out of luxury fabrics from clothes nobody could use any longer. It was showing off, in a way, but it was also self-expression. (Oops, I left out china-painting.) The word I am looking for is embellishment.

[@klaramika]

Your face when looking at that cluttercore pisture tells it all!! LOL!!!!!

[@kellydeak7781]

As an architectural designer I see a similar approach to clutter being implemented to the physical house itself, largely due to social media (and the evolution of the standard kit home). Mixing and mashing architectural styles, textures, and colors to the facade in an attempt to create a “Homie feeling home”. For example if you research “modern farmhouse” you will quickly go from a classic white aesthetic to a clusterfu** of materials.

[@terrysuem11]

Thank you for sharing this with us. So sorry for your loss

[@amandasymon4363]

Love the idea of replacing the “value” of things with something else. So very difficult if you haven’t got self belief! I am struggling to let go of having far too many clothes especially as I recognise that my clothes are my armour - especially if they are quality/expensive items. We are downsizing and I need to let go of at least half of my clothes - Listening hard to your podcasts to help me let go. Thank you so much for all your help. I am trying to re-wire my brain 🧠!

[@Kyriecat12]

sometimes we just have to bite the bullet and let go....there is a lot of peace with that.

[@A222Z]

Some of the things you said made me think of how some hoarders, will basically lie to themselves about their hoarding issues, by organizing rows & rows of laundry detergent bottles, jars, milk bottles, etc w/ screws & other misc bits & pieces of stuff. Thinking that if it's organized in piles 5 ft or more high w/very little walking space, then everything is fine & they don't have a problem.

[@caitlinmayi]

I think the woman who is struggling to get rid of her supplies would ifeel so much better if she found some places to donate her supplies to that would put it to good use. Maybe an children's art teacher, a place that does crafts with special needs adults, girl scouts, boy scouts, ymca. Idk. If I were in her shoes I think it would lift a heavy weight.

[@ctndiaye1]

What if this can be a way to admit you have a problem? I'm currently going through boxes and drawers. The things had previously been hidden or neat. They weren't in the way. I had forgotten about what was there or why I had it. Being able to see what's there allows me to get rid of the stuff.

[@Diniecita]

I do this too. By watching clutterbug I realized I like to see my things. But, seeing things I dont need or ever use stresses me out. So I made a holding closet for my current excess stock. (Of which I had way more than I realized!) and as I go though it and use it I realize how much I actually need. And I haven bought soap in years! Not sure what I will do with that extra space when I use it all

[@danibananny42]

This. 100% this.

[@jainthorne4136]

That picture first made me think of the show The Hoarders. I don't really dictate how others live but do observe and that seems like a hard way to live. There's barely room to stand in the room. I'm a minimalist but don't expect everyone to be that. Still when I see that picture I think of waste of time, energy and money. Consumerism run amok.

[@ericamciver1293]

Yes I immediately thought of the show also. Really made me sad to see a young woman surrounded by clutter.

[@tambaldocarletti]

TK, you're the best!

[@ChristysChannelYall]

Nah man, I’d never be able to function like that Clutter-core picture. My ADHD brain says, “time to clean and organize!!!” I would not stop until it looked perfect…meaning I’d be stuck in a vicious cycle of cleaning and organizing continuously. Nope! Been there, done that and got the t-shirt and not going back to that kind of life. I used to clean my house continuously. I now enjoy the free time from having so few possessions that cleaning takes like an hour or so a week and the rest of my time (that I’m not working 😅) is MINE=FREEDOM. I give away stuff. I don’t care what it costs. If it doesn’t serve me, gone. I used to sell, but don’t like all of the listing and packaging and taking it to the post office. I take things to the goodwill or the women’s shelter. I figure maybe my really nice item that I just don’t use can make someone else’s day when they find it cheap.

[@XX-fl4zg]

@ the spiral lab These two gems spend an hour of their “life” demeaning you two because you have a life worth living and they choose to vindicate themselves from inner work. Thank you both.

[@calisongbird]

#Cluttercore is not my thing, but I Googled the trend to learn more, and read a couple articles on it. It’s not just about collecting clutter. It’s (ideally) about creating spaces for curated collections of things that have personal meaning to someone, and reflect something about their personality and interests. The operative word here is “curated.” I looked at a few different example photos online, and while it’s still not for me, I can at least understand and appreciate the idea behind it.

[@ginakessler2372]

Another great message keep on keeping on. I do the same thing moving things around everyone always said you always move things around, I always believe it's like having a new item but you don't. Just in a different area. Have a blessed day.

[@nancymillet8210]

Clutter core is not in vogue in my home and never will be. I like a really clean house and I don’t want to move things around to clean. That would stress me out for sure.

[@marywall5262]

Wow! Really glad to watch this. A lot of great points!

[@Riri-ho7pm]

TK is kinda on-point with the value signaling huhu, I realized I tend to keep some things that I no longer used for years just because I invested in those things and mayhaps, people who will see them will also see I how much value I have spent to afford these things even tho in reality, these are just costing me more money, time and energy to upkeep or maintain :(

[@lisah5836]

When I was younger it was easy to have lots of things beautifully displayed in my bedroom - on my work desk and my dresser for example. I would diligently dust these things every couple months. It was enjoyable. But once I moved out of home and had to look after more than just one living space, it just was no longer worth the effort. It took away time from cleaning more important areas like the shower. So I've substantially reduced my displays to a small corner next to my work desk. Perhaps it's like that for some of these people. Easy to maintain now, but maybe not so much when life changes

[@calisongbird]

Great point

[@shannonferguson4810]

That photo of "cluttercore" makes my skin crawl. There is no way I would be able to feel well and work productively with that many objects surrounding me. Other folks, however, derive pleasure from displaying their collected items. Far be it for me to judge them and how they live.

[@cassandraknight8804]

Wonderful discussion 👍⭐️

[@ruthnorthrop6609]

Think of how happy a bunch of kids would feel if you donated the cardstock, etc. to your local elementary school.

[@ShinobiEngineer]

Excellent episode! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Carcassbits11]

My husband and I are young and artistic. Our house is very clutter core. I've started clearing things out and now he says "the walls look bare" which he hates 🤦🏼‍♀️ we have some thrift store art that I can't stand, but he he's emotionally attached to every piece. He'd rather have a wall full of mediocre art. I actually like maybe half of our decorations, and I'm coming into a more mature and refined style. (I'm 27 and want to leave a lot of our decor in the past) Anyways, we have our own areas of the house so I'll continue to decorate mine as I please

[@Keepitkind7]

I had so much art. One idea is to take good photos of the art he likes and shrink them down, frame them nice and he'll still have them...on one small wall😁

[@Carcassbits11]

@@Keepitkind7 I love that idea! And omg I LOVVEEEEEEE the owl painting in your profile pic!!!!!!! I paint owls almost exclusively lol and that's the one thing I collect

[@Shiryone]

As a veteran garage sale host, I'd say the general rule of thumb is 25c on the dollar for resale pricing. "Why can't I be happy with the way things are?" One word: Pintrest. Stay away from it!

[@marywall5262]

Ryan hit it spot on.

[@amonralice]

My eyes hurt just by looking at that photo. The only "use" of this trend is to... play that "find the object in the photo" game. 😄

[@JosPlays]

Can't wait for the next trend "Hoardercore" in which people stuff their entire house full with stuff and then make a photo where they hide behind the mountains of stuff 😂

[@dunjabakic4012]

@aurikatarina sits on others people cluttet😂🎉

[@min_oaka2617]

😂That’s hilarious 😂

[@kolitiokada9825]

Perhaps "cluttercore" is a TRUE open & honest visual inventory of one's belongings. Is the young lady in the photo in danger? Can she not escape from her perch atop her stool? Looks like she's being open & honest about ALL her belongings. Is there a "minimalist" here who can say they do not now nor have they ever had "cluttercore" hidden away in "clutter coffins"? Boxes? Behind closed doors? Attics? Cellars? Storage units? Etc? (have we been true, open, and honest with ourselves - for most, it's a work in progress) Minimalists living in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.....just sayin'.

[@cliffmoores8455]

Brilliant episode.

[@Undercoverbooks]

It sounds like Regini is more in need of unloading the stuff than earning money from the stuff. The financial cost of it is less than the emotional cost at this point. If she is burning out on doing the selling/organizing herself, she could have a tech-smart teenager to do the online selling for her, and the profits could go to the teen's college fund. Turn the clutter into a kindness. Just an idea.

[@louisefarber7573]

It’s rebellion against the declutter/minimalist trends and by acting proud of the clutter, they have a mechanism to not actually deal with it. If they were actually okay with the clutter, this trend would not exist. They would be at peace with their things and would not feel they must make some kind of demonstration with it.

[@ThanksJanie]

To say that you have some observations and not judgements and then to call this a "mental illness disguised as a design trend...." Not judging? Are you a mental health professional? Did the person in the picture say that their stuff makes them stressed, worried, depressed, or upset? I think we should be careful not to assume that others feel the way we do from our stuff.

[@universaltruth2025]

Not a fan of the clutter core trend. My clutter issue is clothes, shoes, children’s toys, broken electronic devices, books, magazines, fancy boxes, cardboard boxes, bags, kids costumes, electronic devices came in, cords, cables, paper clutter, blankets, quilts, stationary, art & craft items, old baby items. I buy things trying to get good value on something that will last. But I find things don’t last. They get damaged, stained, dirty, and obsolete. In my mind I think ‘this thing was supposed to last’ or ‘we may need it sometime’ or ‘I should sell it & get some money back’ or ‘I don’t know what to do with that item’. I do big clear outs once or twice per year, and some smaller clear outs but its not enough to keep up with it.

[@alanbirkner1958]

Trends come and go. They encourage us to buy more. Like the color of the year, or the fancy storage bins, wait, they will change. I'm still getting rid of as much as I can. BTW, there are paper crafters on KZbin who might want Regini's stock. Tina, Al's wife

[@lindseyheringer2641]

Is a TK officially one of the minimalists? Did I miss that episode?

[@kimberlyjohnson6052]

Thank you! ❤

[@jennrusk5914]

If this pile was disorganized, in a heap or had dust and or trash mixed amongst it- it would be called what it truly is. It’s hoarding. It’s a clean, organized hoard.

[@calisongbird]

#Cluttercore is not my thing, but I Googled the trend to learn more, and read a couple articles on it. It’s not just about collecting clutter. It’s (ideally) about creating spaces for curated collections of things that have personal meaning to someone, and reflect something about their personality and interests. The operative word here is “curated.” I looked at a few different example photos online, and while it’s still not for me, I can at least understand and appreciate the idea behind it.

[@LJ542]

I came I saw I conquered on the home front. I have a lovely, clear, comfortable living environment. Then I started working on what's left -- my body and my inner life. Wow. Hmmm.... Wish me luck, boys!

[@XX-fl4zg]

Please do an interview/ episode with Angela Horn 🙏

[@suenewark9397]

I can't imagine displaying everything I don't use or want. Sell it on ebay, donate it to charity and clear it out!!! What the ... words fail me. Are these people nuts? Clutter makes you ill! The average American home has 500,00 items, I actually have less than 5000 items, and even that seems excessive. Just completing your 30 day challenge, I only have 28 items to go and it's day 18, so I've absolutely aced it! Will be doing a weekly challenge every month, after this ie 28 items a month. I do feel I am almost happy with what I have left at the moment, but haven't discounted re-evaluting the amount we own at a later date. When I buy something I always do the one in one out rule, but sometimes, it's one in two or three out. Stuff does not make you happy, loving people who are important to you, being kind, learning while living in the present, and enjoying nature and experiences have so much value.

[@catmandoo3735]

When I first saw that picture it reminded me of a rental space at an antique mall, and let's face it, a lot of the stuff you see at antique malls aren't true antiques. They are just someone else's clutter that they are trying to get rid of and make some money on the side. I've been tempted to do this myself but I don't think the cost of a rental space would be justified if not enough of the stuff was sold each month. For me, Ebay would also take up a lot of time and cost in order to ship the merchandise and now that any profits made over $600 have to be reported to the IRS, would it even be worth it.

[@corinna_maybe]

Addressing Regini's problem, I agree with many others that donating to a charitable cause might help her let go of the stuff that's clearly weighing her down. Maybe she could even start something herself, like a letters against loneliness campaign where she provides the materials required and connects participants, arts and crafts being sold against donations for the local shelter, etc. Or partner up with some artsy or creative people and give an arts and crafts or handlettering workshop she could charge a small fee for participation/materials, thereby enabling herself and others to actually enjoy her 'clutter' and getting rid of some in the process. Or Regini's part of an online community of like-minded people and could try to swap some stuff if there is other arts and crafts materials she's still using and looking for? I really feel for her, it sounds like the stuff, and even worse, the sunk cost and loss in value, is getting to her. Good luck, Regini!

[@kennethbailey9853]

THANKYOU

[@labrittany415]

Hii, as a fan of you guys, I don't agree with most stuff you guys said. First, as someone who's always on social media (not always) i haven't heart of "cluttercore", second, please don't compare it to obese people (as an obese person) and I'm pretty minimal and I don't force people in mi life or tell others to be minimal. But I do "hoard" journals because I love journaling and find value in them. And sometimes people just like to collect things because they find value in them. Also, please don't "obsess" or get bothered over others "clutter!" 💞💖💕

[@lindaalaureano]

Anyone who has clothes they can't sell should not just toss in the dumpster but make an effort and donate to organizations that help the homeless, low income and undocumented vs. just throwing out unwanted clothing and polluting landfills with usable clothing. It's selfish not to .

[@calisongbird]

YES!!!!! Our landfills are overflowing and a lot of that junk ends up in our oceans and waterways, etc. #TheGreatPacificGarbagePatch is a real thing, and it’s depressing.

[@MushroomMoonbeam]

Cluttercore could never be a thing in my life. I would have to dust constantly. Cleaning would become a drawn out chore. No thank you. It’s fun to look at in a magazine but I could never live in it.

[@annoravetz5908]

It’s too much! It’s like living in a retail establishment full time. It looks like an episode of hoarders, but straightened out and put in order, everything on display. Not to mention the dust collection.

[@chrys77cross]

What if...Minimalism is causing this discontent in our lives. If these Minimalists saying that clutter is bad for our health or is stressul is actually causing the stress in our generation? Growing up, I always wanted to step into the world and houses of J.K. Rowling's "Weasley Family" or Natalie Babbitt's Tuck family, or the house of the 1994 movie adaptation of Little Women. There is something so homey and comforting about such houses that are not the same as Minimalist houses. Just a thought. That said, I am on the road to decluttering and Minimalizing my house!

[@thebipolargirl101]

Clutter core looks like hoarding. If they keep and display everything they love, they would eventually run out of surfaces to display things could this work for a extreme hoarder and a visual organiser then this stuff isn't Out of Mind Out of Sight. Could this make them see what they own in an intentional way by hanging things All Over the walls but yet not to the extreme as the picture by keeping floors clear and making it follow safe living guidelines for fires medical emergency ect by actually making safe removable spacers for those that horde so places stay safe without rebound? If you see you own something you probably won't buy 20 of them cos you can find it and access it and when things are stored away hidden and forgotten that attachment of scarcity comes out when you eventually find it again making it extremely hard to let go of. Talking from experience of every time I opened my sentimental box once a year. Taking that stuff out and forcing myself to use it or look at it regularly reduced my need to keep half of it. I have a friend who does "clutter core" before it was a thing really well he is a book, art, and antique/trinket collector it looks great and vintage with a mix of colonial, arts and crafts, and Baroque. That picture to me feels overdone and poorly executed clutter core.

[@Meme-go9ts]

One of the few brave people these days that acknowledge that obesity (and "stuff obesity"... cluttercore) is nothing short of dangerous and shouldn't be showed off.

[@calisongbird]

#Cluttercore is not my thing, but I Googled the trend to learn more, and read a couple articles on it. It’s not just about collecting clutter. It’s (ideally) about creating spaces for curated collections of things that have personal meaning to someone, and reflect something about their personality and interests. The operative word here is “curated.” I looked at a few different example photos online, and while it’s still not for me, I can at least understand and appreciate the idea behind it.

[@Ellaodi]

The clutter-core trend is just a reiterating of high school trends of poster covered walls. It's not new, it's not a problem. There's also a ton of micro apartments where the only storage is wall space so it's used as decorative overload. Maximilist gallery walls are no better, just seen as "an aesthetic choice" instead of just too many decor pieces. If anything, clutter-core display of used items is more practical and closer in line with minimalist ideology than gallery wall aesthetes.

[@DC-ef8op]

Maybe that is just her collection of shoes or things that she likes to display.

[@elaine-65]

You guys rock! Love all 3 of youz guys equally. But shsss don’t tell me hubby . Lol. -Elaine from NC

[@aterrainye]

If the people stay cluttered and depressed, what happens, then they start to need medicine …medicine that they pay for .doctors become more relevant. Everything is so spiritual and people do not understand ..I am a clean and “organized” I have spoken with my son (who once said he would have to stay in an hotel on a visit because my home was “busy,” I have cleared out some things and I feel automatically better. It’s kind of what a smoker does to the body after day one and two and three after they stop smoking, but I can fill this on the inside and the outside. There is legit more sunlight coming into my home air, able to get through and I can find some shit 🙌🏾🥳

[@ElisabetTX]

Loved this convo about the crafts. And $5000 for a year of peace of mind …. So cheap! And the example of that rug and all that wasted time coordinating with people that do t show up … I. Feeling that way about the buy nothing group. It’s atressful. I’m tired of chasing people down. Trying to remember who got what. Forgetting to. Leave something out and then volunteering to drive it to them. What a waste of my time and energy. I’m getting so sick of it. It’s not bringing me peace to give away. I gotta go to donate in mass now and then throw away.

[@cooperdog6846]

Is there a charity that could use Regini items? This is a gratifying way to let go.... financial tax write off....and blesses everyone.

[@franmcdonald4702]

This person's " question" goes on forever ! is there a point somewhere in the midst of all that!?

[@cin4195]

Or would she spend $30,000 to repurchase it today? If not, Time to donate or sell cheap to move it. Another point is that even antiques aren't worth the money they used to be. Huge difference between what we pay for something and what they are worth second hand even if never used. Either you own your stuff or any items that stress you, own you.

[@Ellaodi]

Are they going to ignore that you pay to have a house and if it's functioning as a storage unit it's a very expensive storage unit? She can.gain the 30k if she gets rid of it and downsizes if shes actually concerned about money.

[@bethannawhite2275]

I agree with all you are saying but wondering how the girl would feel being discussed, I know you said there is no judgment which I appreciate you saying. Is she a model or the actual girl that has so much❓were there copyright issues using the photo. I am a huge fan of the three of you but feeling protective of her. The photo caused me anxiety ❗️

[@marydecker7558]

Maybe someone has said this already. Maybe donate to a school, church, art club etc that would contribute as a tax deduction.

[@franmcdonald4702]

what about China cabinets?

[@cindyjohnson3315]

Cluttercore...don't worry, it won't last. It's insane.

[@anaabanana]

Hmmm, I think it’s really off putting to call the photo of clutter core a “mental illness.” Without a doubt, true hoarding is a mental illness, but you’re seeing one closet in this person’s home. My closet looks very similar, and it’s not stressful for me. I find so much joy from wearing my fun shoes.

[@ttoch684]

This shows is the opposite of hoarder and materialistic view. Less is best

[@AmandaM204]

Fundraisers at schools would love donations

[@cgmac2931]

I think “clutter core” is absolutely hideous. Seeing that picture gives me anxiety 😮

[@clairejackson1865]

Instead of buying presents for peoples birthdays and Christmas why not make up a hamper from your stock for them?

[@terrilacharite2452]

It evokes anxiety for me. It is normalizing a potentially unhealthy environment - psychologically and sanitary.

[@stephanierausch7758]

Maybe it’s gives someone a boundary by keeping it all in o e room?

[@cathyjane4774]

That Cluttercore photo looks like an eye catching click bait type thing, not a real trend. Sort of like many of the too dramatic color of the year picks for 2023.

[@sinkintostillness]

I think the second you see the word "trend" alarm bells should be ringing. At the end of the day it's all marketing.

[@life_lab_chronicles]

I understand the preference for busyness. Personally, I like minimalist interiors/lifestyles because I have, and like, my busy mind. "Mental decluttering" isn't for me because I like and am energized by the intellectual and creative stimulation. Other people are more externally creative and exploratory and feel bored and deprived by minimalist spaces. I love the differences in temperament, HOWEVER, in the external physical world there is a very real need for time and effort-consuming maintenance of all these things. I'm immediately struck by how impractical the image used as an example is. At least have CLOSED display cases to protect and display the nick knacks so they don't need dusting so often and all you usually need to do is polish the outside of the display unit.

[@laurabotts4064]

Cluttercore - I think it's just a cover-up or a way to behave as though you are not a hoarder to those around you or maybe you just don't want to admit that you are hoarding.

[@DakotaPawsWild]

Cluttercore gives me anxiety!

[@PS-bs8oe]

Hey hey guys, I just copyrighted à new pathology clutterfatigue. You ve all known it and erased it yo the core. Tak for useful tips but above all for ideas, insight, philosophy, psychology and intercultural views. Because ,growing up in a very matérialistes country I had difficultés all my life when people went plastic in India or Africa. People thought I was abusive for not wishing them to plunge into the superficial sugarcoated plastic one way use society. An economy without any other outcome than Doomsday sort of scenarios. So whenever possible here or there I tend to try to support durable eco local développent with coopérative spirit and close to nature. I mean, Ryan surfing the nearby Ocean is a better smell then Elon Musk in his Tesla or taking a flight for a week-end in Cancun. And anybody else, any other country will just go with the flow if that's the spiral they wanna be in. Not up to me to be stressed about that, to impose, KC ( never get your name, so sorry ) would say , see I learnt from you, but I will have to inspire. Merci

[@rickyiglesias5384]

love ya, but I gotta be honest, Josh. You got visibly angry when you started talking about cluttercore. I personally don't dig it, but dang dude. gotta RELAX. as much as you and I do not understand cluttercore, it's not worth getting angry over :)

[@Artsy71]

Yes. Preachy was the word the popped in my mind.

[@maryannegauthier]

Read the mat under her chair.......

[@kimberly8185]

Her face and body posture do not look happy to me.

[@theonetrueking2685]

Totally depressing and disturbing.

[@half-elf]

Tk getting racially profiled at airport?

[@ericamciver1293]

The photo should be considered self harm not core of any kind.