LINEN CLOSET DECLUTTER, ORGANIZATION, and MAKEOVER! - MINIMALIST LINEN CLOSET

[@lauramatsuyama9742]

YOU ARE SO FUNNY!!! i enjoy that you are not trying to be perfect, you are YOU and that is that! from the empty boxes to shelves misbehaving!! it's enjoyable to see your children involved. I love watching it all, definitely subscribing 🤩

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Laura Matsuyama ❤️❤️

[@cynicallyyours61]

I love your expressions when you find something totally random that shouldn't be there.

[@rowboat8343]

That expression is the best! I lol literally 😂

[@Celcey24]

Erica, I wanted to say how much I appreciate your videos. In a lot of decluttering videos, the house is mostly clean and just needs some organization and a wipe down. Your house looks like my house, and your success inspires me to believe I could have successes of my own. With 25 years of random clutter it's a big job- but after watching your videos, it truly seems doable.

[@greengiraffe1555]

I LOVE your dog!!! So cute!! Xx

[@harib088]

Best answer for all questions about why one has to much stuff -in case a Zombie apocalypse hits!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

harib088 right?! 😂

[@SW-su5ho]

Love the explanation!!! I think this one is true for me too...Lol

[@susanschmidt2252]

I, too, am a Zombie Apocalypse Pepper! ZAP

[@leilani9130]

@Elisabeth Greenwood Ley's just hope the Zombie Apocalypse does not hit.

[@stopreplyingtome]

harib088 well close enuf we have a pandemic lol...I’ve been preparing for this almost my whole life

[@FieldsFullHouse]

Awesome job!

[@heatherluna5075]

Great job

[@blessedmamags7796]

Yesterday we spent most of day purging Toys, about 85% get donated 😁, my Boys and I are a wonderful team.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

BlessedMama GS awesome!!

[@marioncerrone3456]

Erica, you make me smile. I love the look on your face as you’re going through your things, it’s like you just can’t believe you have kept these things. The stethoscope was brilliant....hope you’re having a great day. Love from England.🇬🇧💖

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Marion Cerrone love back to you!

[@blessedmamags7796]

I just trashed LOT of OTC meds too! Next is RX portion, much harder.....

[@Valblix]

I don't comment on KZbin videos.... yet here I am commenting. :) I found your channel last night, and have been binge-watching your videos. You're my spirit animal. Thank you.

[@armstrongcatherine]

Your videos really make me smile. I will be honest and say your first video made me so stressed. I kept wondering how you could live like that (ps that was hypocritical because although my house isn't quite as busy it was certainly on the way!) I couldn't understand how you were going to manage it all. You are such an inspiration. Plus I think you also look tidier, calmer, more together, more slim perhaps (not that it matters!) . You really have inspired me to tackle my house more and make 2020 the year of less! The video about the definitions and qualities of a hoarder really hit home for me. Thanks for being so open and honest.

[@lindamaglione7189]

Love the patterned paper you put on the walls! Really made a plain old closet look nice.

[@ivettewoods3733]

You're facial expressions are too funny! God bless you

[@lynnconroy8]

Oh goodness! I just found your channel and I’m hooked! You’re so normal! I mean that in a great way. I can see you as my neighbor having coffee every day, lol.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Paisley Planner I will take it as great. 😂 yes to the coffee please. ❤️

[@Mel_Belle]

I totally agree! I love how "normal" you are and following your journey. Seems in KZbin, creators can end up sort of overthinking and over-producing themselves when in actuality, it's the more everyday realistic part of people that drew us to their channel to begin with!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Melissa Hardstone thank you!!

[@karisatotah8407]

Man you really did a thorough declutter!! I’m impressed with how little you kept!

[@CC-mm2no]

Awesome 👏!! Maybe you could put your hair iron and hair dryer in a magazine holder, it'll look much better with the cords out of sight

[@EricaLucasLoves]

C C love it! I will save the next gift cards for that! I’m trying a no spend.

[@AWanderingEye]

Erica, Erica, Erica: no Amazon links under the video ???? When you have a moment please set up your Amazon store so folks can get some of those lidded boxes. That green is so pretty, makes me think of some vintage glassware I've seen at the antiques malls. Good job reducing all that mishmash!

[@amyphoto113]

Wishful Thinking yes! I was hoping to find a link to the beautiful contact paper Erica used! Please share @ericalucas !! Love your channel!!!!

[@KelleeYouPersonalOracle]

The closet looks great lady! You’re facial expressions crack me up!

[@Chrisplainjane]

I swear linen closet are like the tardis - bigger on the inside. LOL I also appreciate how real you are with how long things take, how draining it is and how great it looks post effort. I did this 2 years ago to my entire house and often re-do it. We don't accumulate much but we still acquire some things and it's a constant journey.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I cleaned ours out not to long ago. It’s amazing how much was in there.

[@foodandhomeprep8425]

Less than 2 minutes in and I’m inspired 😃. Going to pause and clean a closet.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Amy C nice!!! 😂

[@connieverbeck1110]

That is amazing!!! Thank you for your honesty that it took 7 days. That is freeing for me!

[@PenniesAndSalt]

Our linen closet is the biggest catch-all in the house... This is giving me major motivation to change that!

[@PenniesAndSalt]

You did such a great job!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Pennies And Salt it hides all the junk!

[@hrlm8080]

Good job. It reinforces the need to refrain from buying unless you need something.

[@debbiechilds7956]

This closet looks so pretty!

[@sonniecampbell1788]

You created such a fresh and pretty linen closet! The contact paper is a great idea! Seeing Ranger photobomb not once but twice- I actually chuckled! Love your videos Erica! You are so relatable ! 🧡💕💛

[@marthasalter405]

I love that the top of your bedroom closet was actually "linen closet clutter overflow". I will say a sort of weird thing that helped me declutter was thinking about what purpose each room / space was supposed to serve and then only having things that supported that purpose in the space. And now you are going to smile when you open that linen closet. So pretty.

[@normataylor3124]

GreAt outcome liked the backer for your closet

[@bearlycountry2406]

I LOVE watching your house transform. You are really inspirational! I’ve done the baby steps version of what you’ve done. It’s motivating me to really get in there and reevaluate what I need to keep. I’m going to read those books you recommended. The clothes in my closet is what I’m struggling with the most. The rest of our house is pretty minimal, minus holiday decor. Thanks again for the motivation!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Bearly Country awesome steps!! I love the capsule approach to clothes. I genuinely love all my clothes now. Have you tried that?

[@bearlycountry2406]

Erica Lucas not yet. I’m afraid! I definitely need to give it a try though. 😊

[@unlonely9007]

It's not as scary once you get started. You can always do a hypothetical what if we pack away some of the clothes for a certain amount of time, then after that time has passed, unpack clothes and reevaluate. Then you aren't getting rid of anything yet. If you find your capsule isn't working you can switch your clothes around/ rotate with what you packed away. Have fun with it! It's supposed to be fun.

[@dorothyelizabeth1559]

Subscribed. I sympathise with empty packets. I’ve told the children to put empty bottles/packets/loo rolls in the bin. Yet every single week when I clean out the bathroom drawers there are empty bottles/packets/loo rolls for me to bin!! You’ve done well getting on top of things. Now watching the rest of your videos.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Beth 1975 welcome!!

[@Ryder-p3m]

I have a coat closet that we do not use for costs but I clean edit all out this week... found a car cover for a car I havnt even owner for 2 years ha ha... it feels so good to open the door and clearly see items we use and not items we dont even need!

[@beerzzz]

Love the peel & stick. It looks awesome!!!

[@sherinichols6404]

Love it! If the wrinkles bother you, you can hit them with a hairdryer and sometimes that helps!!

[@lesleyharris3198]

Thanks for the giggle, but the look on your face was so funny, you can really see the difference between now and when you started your journey

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Lesley Harris I feel like I’m decluttering for someone else but I’m the one that kept all this junk.

[@nancywidows463]

Good job! I totally understand the post-traumatic stress from having a child who was sick. I've saved plenty of expired medication just in case. And yes, in case things go bad in the world, I don't want to have to fight for medication. So I totally understand the zombie apocalypse thinking. I'm very proud of you for taking that step. It's fine to be vigilant, but I know sometimes we take it too far.😊

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Nancy Widows yes! I get weighed down with worry about not having what they need when they need it.

[@fifimac74]

Erica I love your videos. They make me laugh and give me the inspiration to declutter and organise my home also. Best wishes from Sydney🇦🇺😊😊

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Fiona McVay hello back to Sydney! Any big projects planned in 2020?

[@fifimac74]

@@EricaLucasLoves Hi Erica, well I plan on watching all of your videos (of course) and then doing some reading from your suggested book list. Not sure if I can get my wardrobe down to the size of yours but mine definitely needs to be smaller😊. Wishing you & the family a wonderful 2020.

[@lucindacronin7396]

You, Madam, are RIDICULOUS! I can easier understand quantum physics than how you have the time, energy, and perspicacity to do all of these reorganizations. I am by myself and can't do it, let alone with four kids (fur baby included) and a husband to deal with. I don't know if you really realize/give yourself credit for the many life-long, caluable lessons you have given your children by doing all this, as well as contributing to your own peace of mind and relationship s with your whole family. Your energy level is incomprehensible. You seriously pick up all over the house and clean the windows DAILY? No way. I really hope your husband has an idea just how much time and energy all of this takes. You have a great career ahead of you when your kids are older. You're amazing!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Lucinda Cronin WOW. Thank you!! I am motivated to do this. I don’t clean my windows daily. Or weekly. 😂

[@estherlindstrom7721]

Great job! Loved the video it was so funny seeing everything you found in there! A tip to not accumulate so much empty packaging is to remove as much as possible BEFORE putting it in storage. For example remove the toothpaste from its box before it goes in the bin. It also takes up less space!

[@darcyrobb3692]

YES! So Agree^^^

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

Love seeing people de-cluttering. This is a fun and empowering video! Back in 2001 when we became 'less is more' Scandinavian style minimalists we were a tad embarrassed at how many duplicates we had of kitchen items, simply because we (all family members) had a bad habit of not having a place for everything and everything in its place. So we would simply buy more measuring spoons/cups, knives, spatulas etc. Then as we started to really de-clutter and box things up to take to the thrift store we also wrote down each item and how much it costed when we bought it. The first four boxes of items totaled out to over $500. When we de-cluttered and organized our closets the total for all the items in the boxes for the thrift store was around $300 Then in 2008 we encountred Bea (Bay ya) Johnson who lives west of us over in Marin County CA, who has the Zero Waste Home website and we adopted her motto 'Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot (and only in that order) and it changed our world bug tine. Less stress and more money in the bank and debt free. Our county health department as well as our local CVS, and an independent pharmacy are designated drop off places for medications which should NOT be put in the garbage or flushed down the toilet/drains.

[@keyisme1356]

Welp, I might like your channel... I've just binged-watched all of your minimalist, declutter, recovering hoarder, simplify schedules videos... in the last 2 days. I'm crazy impressed by how fast you've accomplished this. And!! You read all those books at the same time!!!! I'm a researcher like you, I love that you found the levels of hoarding... Few people have... My journey has been 2.5 years and counting... Paper is my nemesis, but it's next. I've had to go through every category 3 times~ to get it to fit in my house... I have almost zero storage areas. One of my bedrooms doesn't have a closet... all of my closets are less than 3 feet wide. But my goal is to remodel my house, add a second bathroom, make the laundry room more functional and less hallway, and perhaps create either a den or a real master bedroom. And actually have an office desk. Because I just don't check on my digital life unless it works efficiently on my phone. Hence.. 23k unread emails...

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Keyisme paper and digital are my mountains this year. Thanks for being here! Send me emails or messages on IG with your progress!!!

[@Mereshort]

You are so relatable!

[@rajeshwarihemmadi3229]

So genuine & also kind enough to share ur real emotions while decluttering.... Simply beautiful & inspiring...God bless u all

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

Yep, i have a bathroom linen (towels and first aid) closet and a hallway linen (sheets and sundries) closet. They've been on my list to do. I have been procrastinating, though, because it will take me several days. AND i have no idea how I want to put it all back together again. Thanks for the honest kick in the pants, Erica.

[@AllTheThingsWithMichelle]

Erica, I just wanted you to know I've been binge watching your videos....you have been an inspiration to me to continue on my decluttering journey that I now view as my "Joy Journey"...I love your ideas of viewing it as not losing your money's worth but gaining so much more life with less stress and more intention. Thank you for being raw and open with your story and journey...thank you for being real. It gives me hope that I can regain some order to my life.

[@manderson725]

Love the paper in the closet , so pretty and I make that same face when I find empty boxes in cabinets and closets...lol

[@cbigg_8844]

Well done! Showing the empty boxes made me laugh! I find those all the time in my house. I have yet to figure out why.

[@Lovagechannel]

I've used your videos to declutter along with you and keep pushing towards minimalism. Thank you!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

DoomCat that’s awesome!! How’s the journey for you??

[@Lovagechannel]

@@EricaLucasLoves I made it to the hardest step by giving away unused art supplies to a local family who will give them more love. Now it's just pushing through piles of old papers.

[@LivingWithEve]

Nice! You made that parchment paper look awesome!

[@susanpeterson9558]

Get yourself some woven baskets for your hair stuff, great for curling irons, blow dryers and straighteners. Put a hand towel in the bottom to catch hair etc. In the end, it will keep your shelfs cleaner. Oh I always use the rule of three in decorating and organizing. It Gives Me BALANCE!

[@susanpeterson9558]

Suggestion, I got some containers from the Dollar Tree with locking lid and a carrying handle. I use them for my nail supplies, first aid kit and even dog supplies. I love the handle cause I can carry it where I need it. In fact I even got some for my crafting paints and supplies.

[@Probablytracy]

Great job!

[@joanneal6845]

I love the peel and stick paper and the pretty pale green containers!!!! I so pretty!! And organized too!! Great job!!

[@Diniecita]

I read too many zombie apocalypse books too. But, Ive realized that if you don’t know what you have and where it is FAST-you are probably already screwed. Better to declutter it. Also, I love the wallpaper you put on the back of the closet.

[@ngnoah]

I know you only from this channel but i have to say i am so proud of you. It makes me proud to see someone striving to lead a better life. You are a true inspiration for all of us.. keep going dear..

[@barbaraknake9628]

Awesome job! That contact paper is beautiful!! It would inspire me to keep my closest clean for sure!!

[@masonblack8478]

I just found your channel this weekend. Keep making these videos!

[@eileenmurray4635]

You made your linen closet a special place. Awesome 👍😁

[@kimpatience6505]

Awesome job! It is real transformation and that is what keeps me tackling my own home! It has also really changed how I purchase things.

[@susanshanks2407]

I understand how you are feeling. You are feeling absolutely fantastic, I know because 2 months ago I did mine and bored everybody by showing them my closet. Keep up the great work. I love your way of thinking.❤

[@Rosemont1021]

I love your videos, you're so real and relatable. Thank you for sharing your minimalist journey. I have been binging (and liking) your videos while I sort my sock and undies drawer.

[@almatallaksen4625]

Thank you for being so real. I love watching your journey.

[@virginierouxbousser4228]

Dear Erica, same comment as Marion Cerrone down below ^^ I’ m fond of your videos and especially your desperate face at some of the items you are decluttering... hilarious! It makes my day ^^ Thank you for all of this good -natured fun (and don’t you ever try to cut your beautiful hair!!), à bientôt, merci encore

[@jennnava2769]

I love that you film as-you-are... And have to tell you that you're absolutely beautiful! 😊

[@noemiecf794]

I have been following your declutter serie from the begginning and waoo! What a progress I am so happy for you! :) I really love your personality and your honnesty, it is refreshing to see one normal mama showing her struggles, thanks so so much !

[@mk-sw9ow]

Love the garbage can right there in the closet to cut down leftover packaging.

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

It looks so much better!

[@PenniesAndSalt]

I store up breathing medication as well and just recently purged most of it this year. I always kept it because the “what-ifs.”

[@dhatch04]

New subscriber here! So I’m just now starting to have the energy and desire to clean after about 6 months of feeling yucky (I have some long term health issues). I just randomly stumbled upon one of your videos yesterday and I love you. You’re videos have inspired me to want to get busy. I only wish I had more time to clean up and organized. Keep up the good work! I know it is definitely a marathon and not a sprint and you’ve put in an enormous amount of time and energy to get so far. Thank you for your videos!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

dhatch04 glad you are on the road to wellness again! Do one thing a day. Small.

[@FieldsFullHouse]

I really need to declutter my linen closet! Great motivation!

[@angiesteele4637]

The closet redecoration is brilliant. Well done you xx

[@ceecee2304]

10K WooHoo!! 🎉 Erica, your facial expressions make my day! I know how stressful it can get, and to be able to laugh at yourself is amazing. I love how it turned out. Great job!

[@suicydeblonde]

I recently did a massive declutter in my bathroom... I had a pile of floss too! LOL, Now I am inspired to do my linen closet too!

[@KG-wd4id]

This is very encouraging and I appreciate you sharing and showing real life!

[@Joybug_51]

Oh, how our clutter grows and multiplied in those dark and quiet closets! Spreading it all out is really the only way to declutter. Great job.☺

[@thisoldnest6963]

Looks great! Do you think you could ad an affiliate link to the bins and contact paper in the description? It might be what I am looking for. 😁

[@luarosie]

Same! Was about to post the same thing! Lol

[@darcyrobb3692]

What a clean, fresh look, like the stick & peel ppr on the back wall of closet'fun; Blue bins felt too dark & too deep! 😉🇨🇦

[@maren807]

Hi Erica! I've been working on decluttering my home for the last couple years. Little by little, room by room. I'm enjoying watching your journey. I especially love seeing your kiddos and doggy get involved 🥰. Have a blessed day!

[@micheletimby7]

Wow! Closet turned out great! Looks beautiful!

[@pfamilychannel8880]

I love the colors you picked for the closet!

[@liatori6214]

Your expressions are priceless. Your children adorable. And your dog, just hilarious. Well done with the closet. Love the colors you chose and the peel and stick!

[@karenupton2550]

Did you use peel and stick wallpaper on the back wall of the closet? X

[@brendafleck3352]

Fantastic!!!!! Love you!!!!

[@NaneeH63]

So funny! I store extra medicines too! 😅 Good job decluttering!

[@debbiebaughman1402]

Awesome! !! I haven't decluttering in the last couple of years (due to health problems ) but I'm going to recruit my grand daughter and I'm headed to my linen closet!!! Thank you so much for the reminder and the encouragement! !! HAPPY HAPPY! !!!

[@pattipostcard8489]

Wow! Looks great!

[@RoH413]

I love this video because of your facial expressions with no words when you found empty boxes of things. Very entertaining 😊 Keep it coming, your videos inspire me to tackle my mess. Thank you 🙏

[@confessionsofamessianicfam6934]

I love your contact paper and everything looks so good. Your doing an amazing job.

[@callalilly63]

I only follow 3 ladies that are decluttering/cleaning/minimalism and you are 1. I love your vids, love your enthusiasm, and am so happy all this is coming together for you.

[@katP00]

Where do you keep your actual linen? Sheets, pillow cases, blankets etc? Thats what i keep in my linen closet.

[@pompom2025]

So happy for a new video🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@AMomforEverySeason]

Your videos are always so full of humour and so relatable! I love to honesty your journey to minimalism has been!

[@Maria_O]

I'm amazed at how much you've gone through in so little time! YOU ROCK! I've been decluttering since January. I did not even have a 10th of what you had, and there's still stuff to get rid of.

[@inactiveluka]

Proud of you

[@karenadams8439]

I learned to spray windex on the surface before applying contact paper. It will make the paper easier to move and then just squeegee all the fluid out once it's in place. Great job!

[@lindaholobovich1888]

That looks so nice!

[@MysteryViv]

I live in an old house with few closets. Thus I have more stuff out in the world to,see. Wish I had a linen closet to redo.

[@margaritatorregrosa4591]

Hi Erica! I recently found your channel and have been watching the videos every night since! Love how natural and spontaneous you are. I recently decluttered my bathroom cabinet and threw out sooooooooo many expired meds, creams, ointments, etc. But I took them to the DEA, where they recollect expired medications two times a year; last weekend in April and October, respectively. So, that would be also a great way to dispose of these items. Congratulations again on your channel and will keep to catch up with your videos!! ☺️

[@lisalow5334]

Looks lovely ❤️

[@christianpraisedance]

You have me smiling and so happy for you. Keep up the work!!! I can't imagine all you do for you family on top of working to declutter and make the space better for you and your family. Keep going and know you are continually encouraging and helping to show others a small step at a time and mistakes but soldiering on toward the goal no matter who far to go and what life and importance of things amidst of it all. Keep loving your family and thank you for sharing