Get Stuff Done with "Pretty Home Power"! | Clutterbug Podcast # 187

[@lindaprimm667]

I love that idea of making something pretty in the chaos. Makes perfect sense to me.

[@natashaauton2029]

You are a God send to me Cass. You will never know how much i have appreciated all of your videos over the years. Thank you for being so real and sweet and funny and encouraging and helpful.

[@sarahpopovczak4411]

We moved last year; I was pregnant with #6, and hit third trimester the week we got into the new house. It's still a work in progress! One thing I realized a few months in was the huge weight of decision fatigue and emotional energy being drained by things that had previously been on autopilot. Not one thing in my life stayed the same- location of every item I owned, driving routes to our errands; everything was wonderful and we loved our new home, but everything was also new and different, and that was hard. It takes a long time to get back to that autopilot zone for the little everyday things, and it doesn't matter how good your organization is. When you're tempted to discouragement, take into consideration the amount of energy being drained by unfamiliar essentials, and be gracious and gentle with yourself!

[@sherryyost786]

Cas, please stop beating yourself up!!! You have only been there 3 days. Oh my gosh. You got the kitchen and the bedroom and the kids rooms and the family room together - that is so amazing. Thanks for being vulnerable and honest. Thank you for all that you do.

[@michellealvarez8426]

The bathroom is all my first priority along with my bedroom and my kitchen only because it’s gets you next day off to the right start You shower, you get yourself ready, go. I feel like if I can’t get ready then I am very disorganized

[@Goofy_goobers_lol]

I think it’s because it’s overwhelming seeing all of the stuff not put into a home. Every time I move, it screws me up. I still have stuff in boxes and partially out of boxes 2 years later 😐

[@scrapstreams]

Holy Moses, that's about a week's worth of rooms in only 3 DAYS?????

[@Ava-dc2vp]

Guys, Cass knows she’s just keeping it real!

[@suewyatt2546]

I'm 75 years old and have lived in over 60 homes in several countries and several US states. I was so comforted to hear how "the power of pretty" energized you during your move in. I have always done that! I'd get to a point where I just needed to "rest", so I'd take a break and suddenly my mind would be envisioning the finished product and I'd find myself up and decorating. Even just getting a few of the final touches taken care of would refresh me and allow me to do something more "practical." HOME is about emotions - and 'pretty' revs those emotions up something fierce!! (In our case, it has always been important to quickly establish the FAMILIAR 'stuff', too - HOME is also about feeling like you belong.) I am viewing this video a year after you moved into your new home, and it must feel great to have most everything done now. Congrats!!

[@strll3048]

Cassandra Aaarssen, you are the Best!!! I have discovered this approach to be true, especially when nothing. else. works. The power of even a cheap bunch of daffodils, or free Fall Foliage, for instance, is amazing... A candle, a nice tablecloth etc. It inspires me to spread that beauty a little further. I remember buying inexpensive flowers at the grocery store, and another lady said pensively to me that I want some too, but cannot buy them because my house is a mess. I explained to her that mine is too, and that's exactly why I am buying the flowers. This is what helps me to take gentle steps to make it nice. Large numbers of people online, are presenting us with unrealistic ideas of perfection, as though they are helping , by making their homes and even fridges look like shop windows. But it's not real day to day life. What you have to offer is real and I am so grateful for your help. Wishing you the absolute best in your lovely new home!

[@ohthankg-dforthebourgeoisi9800]

We moved 2 years ago. I went slowly - but I unpacked, decluttering things that didn’t work in our new house and climate, for a year.

[@kirstyhunt891]

Cas, 12 months ago I moved and that’s actually how I found Minimal Mom and then your channel. So here’s what I did, put all the boxes that where not essentials into the garage and the internal garage door was my quarantine line! The line had a rules; one box at a time could come across the line, I had to complete empty the box and I declutter, found a home or put the items with like items back in the garage to further declutter at a later time. I got rid of about 70% of our stuff- it never crossed the line! 12 months later my house is amazing! My cupboards are super organised, I can find anything in seconds! I should do my own video for others moving!! LOL!

[@smoofollowingqalroundthewo206]

Having a garage is everything!

[@MelissaCanonge]

Yes! A video, please. I've been thinking of doing the minimalist packing party idea since I'm not moving.

[@smoofollowingqalroundthewo206]

@@bellaluce7088 Great idea!😃

[@bellaluce7088]

@@smoofollowingqalroundthewo206 : - )

[@bellaluce7088]

@@MelissaCanonge I did a lite version of a packing party and it was so transformative that I've been wanting to do it again! (Clutter creep is real. ; - ) Rather than pack everything I kept out things I knew I'd definitely use in the next week or two and things that make me happy (like art and plants). It was mind blowing how much better I felt in my space, and how much that supercharged my ability to let things go! Now if only I was as good at decluttering regularly and not buying new things as I've gotten at letting go... ; - )

[@brg2743]

Just make something better today. If you're tired, rest and call it a day.😊

[@suhsanaronberg6326]

I love how real you are about your struggles. I feel like you really understand us. I love how much motivation I get from you!!

[@SantalenaMe]

❤

[@janemaryagnes]

Cas. ……. KEEP GOING…. keep making things pretty, you do it so well. I wish I could give you a great big hug and come and empty boxes with you.

[@Zuzia-l5b]

I was shocked when I saw your shelve behind you ready after 3 days after moving. It takes time, dont worry, month from now your house will look and feel so much better. ❤

[@Doris86pl]

P.s. 25 minutes later and my kitchen is clean! Thank you

[@paulinesmith8349]

I have always used this method of make it pretty. the first 18 years of our marriage we moved 13 times. our 2nd move was with a new baby. I made up the nursery. then the kitchen. It got me into the bedroom. I stacked every box that was not open in one end of our living room. I had to go back to work . The baby three months old. My husband was a God send. Cloth diapers HE did laundry NO dryer hang on line. He unpacked all the bedroom stuff and set up the living room. Watched the baby I worked nights. When I got home I was so grateful. I have always made one room look pretty when I get over whelmed . Making something look pretty always helped

[@lyndi9082]

Hi Cas! As a regular mover in the military, I completely agree with you about setting out favorite items that make you happy to lighten the load of the long weary days of unpacking and problem solving, " where in the world is this going to go??"... All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy! 😃

[@nolagranolabar]

Thank you for your service Lindi! You rock! 🇺🇸 ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

[@junegagnon6506]

Thank-you Cas for giving us hope and the tools to make our homes happy💜

[@danielleb6064]

I'm not moving, but I am overwhelmed and wanting to run from every space I look at it seems. This was a great listen and I got 2 baskets of laundry put away while listening!

[@NaturalWifeyandMamaBear]

Even though we’re just friends online, I love “hanging out” with you ❤ You always crack me up 😆 and we all know laughter is key 🔑 you’d be so fun to just hang with in person! Love from Iowa, the good ol’ corn state 😜 🌽

[@lindamcadarra402]

“Pretty Home Power” !! Cas!! ❤wherever you came up with this title is fantastic!!! Way to go!!

[@victoriahouse9969]

Your house is your project for the next year or two. You have to use it to show us what to do. Don't stress. ❤

[@victoriahouse9969]

Sprinkle your prettiness sparkle everywhere

[@cin4195]

You can get it done Cas! A power hour per day and you'll be enjoying your home in no time! ❤

[@dianemacdonald6880]

I appreciate the message of "You're bedroom is your sanctuary. " Thank you for the reminder.

[@ruthfeole8823]

The little pretty things along the way make all the difference in the job

[@elizabethsydnor5247]

I like your strategy for making things pretty when you get overwhelmed

[@cindybaker7153]

I want to say thank you. I was raised by a controlling, narcissistic, hoarder. It took me years to get out of that control. I thought I had it together but after watching your show I saw that I had not let go of my fear that I learned of getting rid of things. A couple of months ago I started decluttering. I got to the large bins of “mementos” that I had been keeping with me. I looked at them and I dug in. As I threw them away and letting go my fear turned to freedom of the past. Thank you

[@FunnyShellBear]

That’s a HUGE achievement that most don’t realise, you should be really proud of yourself, you’ve broken the cycle and set yourself free! Well done! 😃👏❤️

[@beckymay439]

This is a good strategy that can be applied to many areas of life beyond my house (which is a dumpsterfire), like relationship, finances, and health (all of which are dumpsterfires) 1. What difference can I make in an hour? 2. (When I feel like giving up,) what can I do to make it a little bit prettier/better? 3. Recognize and feel energized by any small improvement. Also thank you for the reminder to do something while we watch. I just folded a mountain of laundry I've been hanging out beside for a few days. ❤

[@Karen_Koch]

You’re being much too harsh on yourself, Cas 🧸 Remember, you didn’t just move, you’re also redecorating an entire house. So of course it’s going to feel chaotic. But look how amazing it looks already, and it’s only been THREE DAYS! And you say nothing has a home. But look behind you, look at your kitchen - you’ve made an amazing start. You know that moving is one of the most stressful life events, so of course it’s going to be hard. I never ever want to move because the thought scares the crap out of me, but you make it look effortless and like such fun, I’m really envious 😄 That house looks like it was made for you, so enjoy it! Be proud of what you’ve accomplished in a very short period of time, and just hang in there - YOU CAN DO IT 😘 Sending you the biggest hugs 🧸🧸

[@Karen_Koch]

And also remember, you deserve this house. Don’t only look at the bad stuff, that happens everywhere, focus on the good things. You are good enough, and you deserve to enjoy your beautiful new house ❤️

[@DezRaii17]

The "Make Something Pretty" section that started @16:50 was such an epiphany! "Doing that gave me a break in the space and energized/motivated me to keep going." It's like when you cleaned as a kid and found things you hadn't seen in forever and start playing with it. You needed a break but didn't know how to say it. This helps me heal & validate my inner child and will help me as a mom of a child with ADHD moving forward. I will honor her breaks while cleaning. Thanks for this!

[@BrookeBerger-r3u]

You have changed my life! I can't begin to tell you in how many ways but in the last four weeks or so I'm beginning to see a real difference...and I'm probably old enough to be your grandmother! Thanks!

[@Dgirl2]

Your comment reminded me that it’s never too late to improve your life.

[@amysofia5783]

The timing of watching this video could not have been better. My husband and I are closing on a new home TODAY ane we are both utterly overwhelmed and exhausted from packing and the thousand mile long to do list. I just keep reminding myself that although it seems endless, it is not. Thanks for sharing your experience. Good to know even professional organizers get overwhelmed sometimes.

[@Doris86pl]

Thanks for this, I came tired from office, I was lying on the sofa but got up and cleared kitchen table, put table cloth and fresh flowers. Rest of the kitchen is hot mess. But I want to make it pretty

[@denicesmothers8129]

Cass ,Thank You! I feel like you get me. I get so much inspiration from someone that understands how I think and feel. I am working with you I feel like you are here with me♥️ You are helping me to accomplish so much more!

[@yvonneh.3618]

My back entrance is TERRIBLE, but I cleared and cleaned the window shelf for my couple of plants. I feel so happy.

[@rebeccamcneece4515]

Love the way you motivate me. I can’t wait to get up in the morning and use your ways of organizing my house. I’m 75 , not healthy, and move slowly, have too much STUFF and it’s time for me to listen to you. Only one that’s ever motivated me enough.

[@lorivybihal5385]

I love that you are so honest about Shortcomings and struggles, as well as all your successes. Gives us out here with the same issues have hope.

[@Mayfrancisxavier]

You've done an amazing job in three days!! I've moved a lot and I still take forever to unpack and get organised!

[@Reneelawrence-x7b]

You help me out daily so much. If you were not there I would not be able to get everything around the house ready for winter, and being a family of six and having room for the size of only two or three. Not exagerating!

[@Kittyb716]

Good for you for not fleeing and procrastinating by going and buying area rugs! This is what I do when overwhelmed. I'll go and buy something for after the work is done, but then it doesn't get done and I've added clutter to it ! 😢 Thanks for being real and sharing your struggles and the ways you overcome! Finding your channel a few months back has been so encouraging and motivating for me (light bulb moments), and I hope that encourages you! God bless!

[@teresasines1524]

Cass, I’m so sorry that you have gone through this with your home. I moved to a condo that had hip high flooding not even a block away. It was hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It was so wrong that you weren’t told about the issues with the house. I also know that you will make it work for your family. Praying for you!

[@karenf8470]

Late to the game, but I enjoyed watching this today. I simply want to encourage you (and anyone) to take your present circumstances into account and cut yourself some slack...much as you would someone else. Not only have you (and family) managed and executed a huge move with all the endings and beginnings involved, but life has continued at its own pace. Plus, you, Cas, work from home -- something not everyone has to contend with or account for, so you're responsible for it all and must create or recreate your workplace pretty much from scratch by the sound of it. I really appreciated you putting this and yourself out there -- your renewed empathy and understanding on full display. Experience can be a hard teacher, can't it, especially when it's been a long time between personal lessons...we can forget until plunged into a head-spinning situation again. But I am with you -- beauty is fundamental to my peace of mind and well-being. For others it might be (visible/invisible) order or cleanliness -- whatever and to whatever degree we need it to feel grounded. It all might be necessary in the end but I feel compelled to bring beauty where there is none, even in the smallest ways. It inspires me to create surroundings to support and sustain it -- to live up to it. So, thanks for sharing what wasn't on-screen here but for also sharing what gets you through...and able to continue. Sometimes it's okay to start with dessert. A win, as you say, however we each define that. (Side note: Hope you don't have water issues in that basement, having seen your back yard after a storm. Yeah, function matters too. 😉) Enjoy your new home as it comes together, and thanks for taking us along. You continue to inspire me, however dug in I might be. Love the fresh eyes you bring every time.

[@laurenwygant4073]

Yes! When the light at the end of the tunnel feels far far away I love to set up one spot that becomes very concrete evidence of what I’m capable of and what I will do with the rest of the hot mess. Also, I’m an animal trainer and every time one of my animals is a jerk I think “geez, shouldn’t my animals be perfect”? Nope. There is no perfection. Your real deal experiences are such an inspiration. Just because you are a professional organizer doesn’t take away your human experience. It’s really what makes you a precious presence for all of us. Thank you!

[@brendadigiacomandrea547]

I totally cleaned out the spice cabinet while hanging out with you today Cass!!🎉🎉🎉

[@crystallavadour4560]

I've sick a cold or something for the last week. I was able to get my kitchen 'reset' while listening to this. Thanks

[@katherinec7698]

For some reason organizing/prettying up my linen closet makes me happy. I’m in the closet so often having it pretty motivates me to tackle something else. 😊

[@evieartsandcraftlover1079]

So relatable. I really thrive from making a small part beautiful /tidy or arranged

[@tooblessedtobestressed9715]

As I listened to you speak - I got a few slip covers to make my mish-mash furniture pieces into a more cohesive look. I bought a much needed shoe rack, a wire storage shelf for the kitchen (and clear liners for them), and a can of high gloss black spray paint for the frame of a glass coffee table I bought on Kijiji that's a bit chipped. I'm smiling and it's not even here or together yet but it will be worth every penny when it looks how I want! I know buying isn't always the answer but these are things I've wanted for months & months but I just needed permission to spend the money on making it pretty! Thank you for this! :) Heather xo

[@jeandale3049]

I moved almost a month ago into a space less than half what I had. Thanks to you and other KZbin, I had been decluttering for several years, but still have a lot of things to deal with. You have motivated me to get my wall decor from storage and put some of it up. I think I'm doing pretty well and the place looks good, but I think adding the paintings and such will make it feel more like home. Thanks for all the motivation 🙂

[@patweb8470]

I am doing this, too. Fortunately, I am a single senior and have the time to do this at my own pace. As I am a crafter, I have recently learned how to cover cardboard boxes with fabric, so I get to reuse some of those boxes and make them pretty and useful, too. It does keep me motivated and adds a bit of fun to my organizing. ❤ your tips! .

[@jp333justify]

Give yourself the grace that you would give one of your clients.

[@MindfulStir]

This is actually pretty original thinking!

[@lovefortruth3414]

Cas, I'm doing this while tranforming my still chaotic hone...making spaces look aesthitic or pretty once they are at msintenance level tidy...even if the soace is a small space in a room thst is still in prigress. It helps he sed the potential of the whole room so that I remain inspired to de-clutter. It's brilliant! I think most of us have stuck in the mindset that you can't decirate or pretty things up until your house is all ckeaned our. It's not true at all. 😊

[@Lindaastewart7015]

Probably the main reason I ever clean is to make things pretty. I would much rather decorate than get after clutter. This video made me laugh so much. Cas, you really are a treasure

[@Lindaastewart7015]

Girl, you did a LOT in just an hour!

[@idid138]

Cas, same here. Sometimes I just need to make someting pretty to get motivated. I used to know this and do this. My hubby would cut me down for making something pretty even if I also made it more functional, if there were other problem areas in the house. I stopped making things pretty, guess what else stopped? My motivation stopped and years later, not letting myself decorate make things pretty, I'm now much more cluttered than ever. Thanks for the reminder.

[@lambright28]

Thanks for sharing about your struggles and please know I'm rooting for you!! Because of you I've just discovered I'm a Bee Style and just now I heard you say "Time Blindness" and I immediately identified! 😂 You are an irreplaceable inspiration to me Cass!! Thank You! "The Power of an Hour" 🎉 😊

[@jaden8084]

It's so ironic I came across this today. I'm a butterfly and have struggled with being messy my whole life. There were times where I got organized but I could never stick to it until I learned about being a butterfly clutterbug 😀 But I do feel so overwhelmed in my small space. One of the techniques of creating a "command center" has for the first time ever helped me develop a new habit that works for me. I bought a over the door organizer for my bedroom and made it my command center and now without a second thought I use it everyday. One. of my biggest pet peeves is laundry so yesterday (before I saw this video) I decided to try another one you mentioned in changing from a dresser to a storage cube system with fabric bins and OMG, putting away clothes was done in like 5 minutes and I can find everything with little effort. In a way, this was my "make it pretty" moment. I made labels and I decided to repurpose my dresser as a different storage location instead of clothes. And no joke even with my room in utter chaos right now, just making that small switch of clothes made me feel really good and motivated. And I have other "make pretty" ideas for some other things already too. Cas is right, find your "make pretty" moment. Thanks Cas! Always inspiring.

[@NoFluffJustRabbit]

This is SO motivating! *Takes notes

[@juliemoore6957]

Dear Cass, please give yourself plenty of grace, darlin girl! You have accomplished so much in such a short time already! Take a breath, take a nap, and then start fresh. Baby steps. You got this. No rush, no need to stress. Stay in peace, girlfriend. ❤

[@lfuentes4098]

I did the same when I moved. I dealt with the kitchen and bath and living room. Bed and clothes were in place. And then I hung up pictures. My friend said I was crazy but I needed to see something pretty and personalized in the space to make feel mine. Some boxes stayed packed since our first move 15 years before. 😂 And you’re totally right my bedroom is the graveyard. Apartment living and nowhere to hide things but there. But I just have to get started. My container is full again. 😅

[@cherishhighvibes4283]

Love you, Cas! I'm with you! Vent away, because there is always someone who is feeling like they're drowning, like me😜 I was also feeling so alone, so thank you for sharing! I so do that "make something pretty". It's usually putting up some of my BTS pictures, those are pretty! LOL It sure helps my mood. Especially when I feel like I've been cleaning and you can't tell😂 Ay! Have a great weekend, everyone!💜

[@rosemorris9037]

I wholeheartedly relate to your situation. "Make something pretty"! LOVE it! I too have taken a break to beautify one little thing to help.myself cope with chaos. ❤

[@pattiakamimi0828]

You’re such an inspiration!! Thank you Cass!! You’ve just helped me restart decluttering in my bedroom after months of being discouraged. Thanks so much!! I’ll make the bookshelf look pretty.

[@feedogmummy496]

That was so helpful, how to use 'pretty' to re-energise and re-inspire. I also have adhd and i do this too. Also, if i must have a break i take my tea and notebook into the space and make plans, tick things off, sketch ideas or freeform write about the project. Even just staring at the space and visualising helps, just to get the inspiration flowing again. Once I've drunk the tea I'm motivated with ideas and ready to get back into it. Your channel has helped me so much with understanding my adhd and how to work with it.😊 Thankyou so much.

[@MzBonafyde]

I do the same thing.... doing a "pretty" task gives me juice to keep going and helps lessen my feeling of overwhelm and dismal defeatism.... it works wonders for me. Making my bed, quick tidying/ prettying up my room gives me daily peace to start my day, right... having spaces that are pretty & organised gives me strength to tackle the not pretty... my husband and children don’t understand it either... 😂 happy to to know I'm not crazy!

[@olivemaycards]

Love this because even if you walk away after making it pretty you’ve ended on a positive note so you’re more likely to feel good about what you did manage to do.

[@juliemoore6957]

Hi Cass. I totally agree with you about taking a break when you feel your energy waning, and just make a small area pretty. It really works.

[@MrsPink64]

When I start to feel overwhelmed, I pick one surface in the space and clear it off and clean that one spot and leave it clear or put the current favourite plant there.

[@michellemartin7017]

You’re amazing Cas! Hang in there. One day at a time. You will feel very differently a month from now.

[@dannahcrump8229]

Cas, you rock! I cleaned my kitchen, picked up a bunch of stuff, and got the sticker off my new washing machine (finally!). Thank you! ❤

[@carnivoresue]

I'm washings dishes and cleaning the kitchen while listening to your podcast.

[@PoppyMcKrackin]

I love your honesty. Expectations vs reality is so true. We bought an above ground pool thinking it would be a quick project. Wow it was a huge project and part of that was our fault because we kept adding to our workload. We decided to build a deck too. Now that is is done, we realized it took us about 3 weeks of work to get it right. It feels great once you get all the work done... but it is overwhelming thinking of the workload. FYI it is easy to underestimate the time needed to do stuff but give yourself grace. You got this.

[@anaisroger5938]

It took us a week to get the kitchen together in our new home, partly because there was no kitche in the house and we had to order the counters and cabinets, realise what was missing, buy it and insall it. The bedrooms were functional on the first day, the living room as well.

[@marinamorales39]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I appreciate your honesty. A life we all can relate to. Thank you 🙏

[@34jaysworld]

Yes, I agree cass to have a pretty space. Flower candles, etc.

[@DeeAnnGunter]

Thanks so much for being SO REAL!! I feel like you know how I feel and it’s SO ENCOURAGING!!

[@s.r.8930]

Hi Cass, I head to relisten this podcast, because at the moment our bedroom ist a desaster! We had mildow in 1 of our walls and since 2 weeks we are working on this. We had to rearrange the closet, the tv-table and it is pure chaos!!🤪🥴🤯. So today I took your advice: We have a small washing niche and I cleared that of and cleaned it and I felt so much better! Also my husband started working in this area and hopefully we will be done today.💪💪💪😅

[@mylouisianahome9751]

As your friend who also just moved to a new home 8 months ago, I’m going to ask YOU (Clutterbug) to give our friend (Cass) some grace in navigating this new season of her life. We are here for you! We love you!

[@34jaysworld]

Your background looks beautiful it will get done. Be happy you have help.

[@TheNlopez91]

Love this a lot, the other day I re-arranged my living room and it gave me so much peace and joy, thank you!

[@liisaking1247]

This idea of making a small area pretty really reminds me of Moda Misfit's outro. (Moda Misfit is a KZbinr in Seattle WA, who focuses on studio and small apartment living.) She ends her videos by saying, "Remember, your apartment is destined to be pretty, and you are pretty powerful".

[@andrearoose5919]

Cas, that background looks great and it will enable you to make content~ thanks for sharing your honest struggle❤

[@jeannebee2935]

Do you remember how we are without enough sleep? How much we don't get done? How we circle around looking at the mess and wonder where to start? How our energy wanes and enthusiasm plummets? How we think we will accomplish more if we stay up and just push ourselves to do more? On the other hand, what about the nights when we had a proper sleep? We wake up with so much energy, we feel capable of handling anything! We are so enthusiastic, we drive the sleep deprived crazy! We surprise ourselves with how much we accomplish! Whenever there is a big job to do, do yourself a favor, and everyone else. Make sleep a priority for everyone in the family, including ourselves.

[@Whatworksthisworks]

Thank you Cass. I gave up caffeine and it has helped 💯 with my ADD.

[@sassygrannyplusakastephani4779]

Thank you, AGAIN, Cas!! While listening to the podcast, I was doing laundry and cleaning the kitchen. I got rid of some mugs that I don’t even like and a few small plates that I very rarely use! congrats on your beautiful new home!! I’m so happy for you and your family! I live in a large home on 9 acres, and have been embarrassed of how nice and big it is, but no more! I’m gonna see it as a blessing and get it decluttered!! 4 mugs,and 3 plate at a time!! The clutter struggle is real!!

[@supkirsten]

I do the pause for pretty thing often. You should see my office right now. I’m re-doing it and if I didn’t have a corner that I made look nice today… I would have stopped.

[@gracewalton5479]

Whenever you talk I feel like you're speaking directly to me! I need to show my husband this and convince him that pretty things do matter 😆 Also, we're about to move and after watching this I'm going to prioritize our bedroom instead of making it the dumping ground. I have a plan to keep everything in the living room until it gets a permanent home, otherwise I forget it exists if it's tucked away in a corner or basement.

[@lindamcadarra402]

Cas!! “ TY for sharing ur truth with us!! “ This is just one reason, that ur The Best!” Right next to Mr. Peter Walsh of course lol❤xo

[@mindsjanne]

I totally agree❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sharonsomers5513]

I love how honest you are and not show that everything is perfect. I couldn’t imagine moving at this time in my life.

[@TheClutterLady]

Thank you so much for this! We move every year or two. I finally decided to allow myself one good cry for every move and to just expect it. I had 2 this move. We moved at the end of June, and this month I'm focusing on my last room: the guest room and everything I shoved in there to save until later. Still have a few photos to hang in other rooms. But I laughed when you mentioned decanting your spices because I did that in the first week as well. 😂 I was just so excited for it! Good luck with the rest of your move! 💗

[@HannahRainbow88]

Yes! Having a little island of peace/pretty in the midst of chaos totally gives you momentum to keep going. It's just like having a made bed or a clean sink! (Laughing coz you just said it too🤭 That's what I get for commenting part way through😂). As everyone is saying, your relatability is totally the reason I've stuck with you all these years (and clearly some of it's sunk in 😂) 💗 You got this Cas 💪 and I know it'll turn out amazing as you accomplished so much in your previous home 👏😘

[@Janelegant]

Cas, I can tell you don't have the energy you normally do. Please don't be so hard on yourself. Keep chugging away at your new home and I know you will get it in order like you did your last home. As someone that discovered your channel after you already had everything in order, I think it is very helpful to see how you are handling needing to organize and put everything together. You got this!!!

[@ninavanway]

Love this advice. I'm planning to move in the next year so it gives me some things to think about. We don't eat at home a lot, so the kitchen wouldn't be a top priority for me. We also RARELY have company, so I'm not too worried about a guest space right away. I think I'll focus on the bedrooms and bathrooms first. Thank you for your insight!

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

I'm sorry to hear you're having such a hard time.... Thank you for sharing. *hugs* 🤗(if that's ok). There have recently been a lot of crazy things happen here.... which have led to the whole house being in total chaos.... (even worse than it was before).... it feels like a huge set back.... I had been making good progress, I had been letting go of a lot, putting lots out for garbage collection each week, and setting stuff aside for donation.... On the one hand, if I hadn't been letting stuff go, all these things would have been A LOT harder to deal with..... but on the other hand.... it's so discouraging and overwhelming, and I just don't know where to start, because "Clean up" is still progress (from flooding in the laundry room - that happened 3 times, - and that's just ONE of the things that happened....) I know things like these happen "anywhere".... but the more things like this happen, the more I just want to pick up and move out of here. (we've been THINKING about moving for a while now.... and this just makes me want to pack up and go). ..... and there's a lot that I can't do by myself... (too heavy, or I don't know how, or it's not my stuff.... or.... etc... ) I know that there ARE things I CAN do.... but.... I'd rather just do my creative things.... and watch You Tube..... but.... I've been trying to do AT LEAST one thing each day.... and things are slowly getting less chaotic, but.... man.... it's hard to stay motivated, when "Life things" keep bombarding you.

[@carol-anneobrien1511]

It's funny, I do the same as you - I beat myself up a lot lol but I always make something pretty when I lose momentum. Usually I need to stop due to chronic pain, but I always make sure that I find something to have been completed or pretty, so that I can say that I at least did something well. I've been fighting with 8 years of clutter over the last 6 months. I've done more tip runs in my friends car than I ever thought possible, and I'm still not close to being done - I've poor health that stops me a lot, but it is getting there. I've realised that putting a time limit on it makes me worse, but if I can once a week say, I've completed that wee job, or I've made something nicer, then I'm another step forward. Cas, you are incredible. The fact that you are vulnerable and honest means that you can motivate me without me feeling bad that I'm not doing as well as I'd like. I love all of your videos, and always watch to the end. Thank you for being you and still bringing us your wonderful videos in the middle of moving house! Completely amazing!!! ❤

[@Karen_Koch]

I don’t need to tell you this, but don’t worry about what Joe thinks. If making things pretty works for you, then do it. We need to take motivation where we can find it. Whatever keeps you moving forward 💪🏼

[@michellereader5456]

Cas, ❤ you are doing it!!! We too just moved long distance & it’s been hard!! The kitchen definitely- bedrooms & the family room!!!! Oye oye oye & I’ve been filling up the boxes & driving to the donation center weekly!!! And continuing to do repairs on our new home 🥴🥴🥴 …. And homing things - I’ve moved items 3 times 😮 I found a scorpion 🦂- & I did run!!!!! 😩 YOU got this!!! ♥️

[@sarahdebreto7452]

Timely talk! I'm not moving, but the fall crunch is heavy on my mind - ugh, there's so much I want to get done before the snow flies here in nomn!

[@diannejewell8077]

Girl! Your sense of humor just kills me! LOL 😂 And I totally get the "power of pretty!" I just covered a cabinet shelf & drawer with a gorgeous white & gold peel & stick wallpaper. It looks so good, it energized me to clean the whole kitchen! Every once in a while, I'll walk by & open that cabinet door to remind myself that I CAN create a pretty home. Hang in there! You know it WILL all get done eventually & you'll have some funny tales to tell. Lots of love from Kentucky! 😁

[@donnapullman1069]

Cas 😭😭😭💕💕💕this resonated with me. I can’t totally wrap my head around it but the self talk and the not feeling like I deserve to have nice things… I have kept myself stuck… so much so that I’m embarrassed to let anyone come to my house. I did the All Day Declutter and you hit me to the core and I got so much stuff out and it feels great. I just can’t thank you enough. I asked God for help today and listening to you is helping me to not just say I want whatever but to say what action will I take today to get to my goal! 💕💕💕. I deserve better than I’m giving myself.

[@sandylucas4279]

When we bought our house I gave us a week from closing on the new one and ending the lease on the old one. Even as we were in the searching mode I packed all decorative decor and all pictures. Then I packed out of season clothes, kitchen items I could do without for a short time, and all extra linen, keeping just the bare minimum. Once we found the house and had the closing set up I picked the paint colors, keeping it to 3. We hired a Painter and told them to do the kitchen first. The walls, ceiling and cabinets were complete after 2 days, we moved the kitchen in & set it up. The next was the bathroom. We moved that over on day 4. On the same day they completed the livingroom so we brought over the LR rug and the decor boxes and pictures as they painted the 3 bedrooms. On day 5 we picked out clothes for 2 days and packed the rest. On day 6 we wiped down and wrapped all the furniture. Small items we moved to the new place ourselves along with the refrigerator and freezer items. On day 7 we had movers move out all the big wrapped furniture. I stayed back at the old place and my husband was at the new one directing the movers as they arrived. By day 8 all the rooms were set up and the only thing left was the decor pieces and the pictures and shelves to be hung. It was an easy plan. And we basically kept all the things in the draws and just wrapped the furniture pieces with plastic wrap.