GETTING RID OF HALF OF MY CLOTHING! | Messy To Minimal Ep. 4 | SMALL CLOSET TOUR + SPRING CLEANING

[@johannawhyle9]

Its super refreshing to see organisation/tours/decor in houses which are a bit more 'modest'. Where we live/our level of lifestyle is much comparable to yours where as lots of other you tubers I follow have very large American homes which are just totally out of reach for us. This is what makes you so relatable. THANK YOU!

[@Jolly.Joy_Rose]

Johanna Lloyd Right! All other videos I’ve seen are usually mansions or they have multiple rooms as a closet/makeup study meanwhile I have 2 bedrooms and a garage 😅 I always get great ideas from these videos, her bathroom one was an eye opener for me to organize it better

[@johannawhyle9]

@@Jolly.Joy_Rose totally! Lots of you tubers have multiple living spaces, walk in wardrobes and huge a huge butlers pantry. We have 3 bedrooms, 1 lounge, 1 kitchen, a pantry cupboard and regular closets. We also pay $2.50 per litre for petrol so we drive little cars ha

[@inspiteofbecauseof4745]

Not out of reach, but totally not necessary. 70% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Nice to have a big closet to cry and stress over house payments every month. Many KZbinrs are renting the giant homes and leasing their fancy cars.

[@mariaflorenciaalvarez1926]

@@johannawhyle9 honey, don't worry for that.feel happy for that. 3 bedroom in my country is like a castle. Because they're the most expensive thing. And the people can't buy a house.

[@ginathomas3102]

Quick tip for workout clothes is put together sets for how many days a week you workout and that's all you keep

[@magnolia31611]

Love this realistic minimalism series! I’m not the type of person that’s into the extreme minimalism trend, but, there is definitely something to be said to only having the things you know you’ll actually use. My home has been driving me crazy lately because the clutter has started to creep in, but this series has been great motivation for tackling the problem areas in my home🏡

[@8seni8]

If you could downsize to one closet for both of you, you could use the other one for your desk area and close it every time you are done working. Just an idea.

[@NatalieBennett]

We can't downsize that much. It's quite a shallow space, unfortunately.

[@sincerelysandi]

That is what I did....haha.

[@NoodlesMusings]

I agree I would do that too and put a chest of drawers where the desk is now and move some clothes to there :)

[@shajivarughese5632]

I just love it when she took out the cube unit. Little Hailey Came covered with a blanket

[@alisonsmith7162]

Hi Natalie, we just did fire safety training at work. One of the things the trainer was concerned about was Himalayan salt lamps. When they get warm they sweat, and that corrodes the metal electrical parts of the lamp, which can lead to house fires. Thanks for all your motivational help, from Sydney Australia.

[@kendallnorton2017]

Wow! You did an amazing job! I’d love to see another “what I wear in a week” video for Spring with your newly decluttered closet! Your Fall video is one that I have watched multiple times for outfit inspiration!

[@cassysatterfield5860]

Kendall Norton how can I find that one??

[@kendallnorton2017]

Cassy Satterfield kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6rZkGVsqpyGkMU This is the video I was talking about!

[@anniereuter6366]

Just found you, have been binging your declutter videos! Can I just say thanks so much for being happy that you've gained weight?? I used to get compliments about my weight loss when I was actively very ill, and now that I'm healing I don't hear a peep! Wild how society works like that. Congrats on feeling better!

[@NatalieBennett]

I'm glad this was an encouragement to you! A healthy body is a beautiful body and our society's perception of "healthy" is often underweight ! 💕

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

Finally, a KZbinr who plays music I actually like!

[@lisar.2549]

This video is great because your house looks like a normal house and your fashions are practical. It’s difficult to relate to people who have a super minimalist design (result after purging) or monochrome clothes. Your life is like mine, so is very relatable.

[@carinella3054]

She: decluttering her closet Me: just watching other people decluttering their closets....

[@girlbossplan256]

Riiight ☺️

[@lovetalks3062]

🤣 One day it will be you! Believe it. And I hope so inshsallah your life will be simple and clutter free as you like it!

[@katiethomas5889]

I love it!

[@ChillTheChilli]

At 8:45 when the lil kid came in looking like a baby seal hehehe so cute.

[@SATBrazil]

Late to the party but I really like that you actually declutter and organize. Sometimes you watch videos for half an hour and they leave as much stuff as it was in.

[@NatalieBennett]

Sueli Tamaki Not late at all! Glad to have you here, Sueli! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 💕

[@nicw2306]

I love that your voice is calm and your not like crazily excited and loud. 😍👍🏼👍🏼 very encouraging videos

[@marandabell4471]

I love this playlist. I've been listening whenever I can today(kids were extra unruly since no school basically means no schedule on days off). Your videos are just soo soothing.

[@katherineberfield5936]

omg that blanket cape! i looked back right as they wandered in and almost died (:

[@MommaFromScratch]

so so satisfying to watch! I love it sped up and seeing it all! I need to do this area next. Ive been tackling a few spot each week and it feels so good!

[@matheysinemagz6849]

I am in the middle of reorganizing projects at home, your videos are so Inspiring!!

[@krissyolund4702]

" everything you need for a bra-type situation" Me: spring of 2020, what's a bra?

[@emilyw2790]

Really enjoy watching this series. Great for motivation but also inspiration as to how I can cleverly organise my spaces in my home :)

[@susanwalker3454]

Stumbled across your video now I'm hooked been in a rut for ages and you give me inspiration to tackle it bit by bit. Your so relatable and a pleasure to watch. I like your speeded up videos as you can see more in a shorter space of time! Keep up the good work 👏

[@katieperhacs7735]

I love this video! I like the step-by-step process you go through for all this. Very enjoyable!

[@denisecarter5117]

The tree in the bedroom was so distracting to me. I’m glad you mentioned getting rid of it early.

[@NatalieBennett]

I mean it's how many of the trees in Washington actually look right now so it doesn't HAVE to be strictly a Christmas tree! 😉

[@itoshiibaka8267]

I love that your attitude is "I have too many clothes" instead of "I don't have enough space". 👍 Would it make sense to put your camera equipment drawers in the left hand nook area of the closet, facing right, so that you can open them easily when the doors are back on?

[@AmandaATXo.o]

Just saw the little preview clip with the sweaters - I just switched over to my winter wardrobe (all my summer stuff is under my bed), and took inventory. I own 15 sweaters/knits. On the plus side, that's more than every other type of long-sleeved shirt, combined. San Francisco doesn't get *that* cold, but my go-to not-rainy weather attire is a sweater + puffy vest if I leave the house.

[@corikublank]

I have the total opposite problem as you. I find that I'm oddly enough less likely to wear anything that's hung up so I only hang my super bulky items like sweatshirts and some pants. My only issue is I hate folding so it all sits in my laundry basket forever instead

[@cathrynross9045]

I need to do a purge of my clothes, shoes, and bags. I did an inventory of my clothing items alone a few weeks ago and I had almost 200 individual items and I’m always bringing in more working at a thrift store so I need to finally make a big donation to that thrift store!

[@TheMinimalishMama]

Great job Natalie! That’s a LOT of work! It looks so much better and I’m sure it feels amazing!

[@TiredMidwife]

Thanks so much for the motivation to get my house cleaned out! I did our garage last weekend and man, it feels like so much weight is lifted off my shoulders. I think I’ll tackle the closets next. Wish me luck!

[@NatalieBennett]

Best of luck! You can do it! ☺️

[@natalieeubank4533]

I started on my closet, didnt get much done as my 7 week old is unbelievably clingy, but my 4 and 6 yr old helped to put things in a bag so it worked out

[@courtneyjanssen-grieve5618]

I spied the Julie Andrews biography! Love her :) Just finished reading it last week! Great job minimizing the closet. I did a big purge a year ago, and now find the emotional aspect of purging clothes a lot easier.

[@keelliequinn2272]

Woohoo my dose of Monday morning motivation. Hope your vacay was fun!

[@NatalieBennett]

We're headed back now! It was the best vacation ever!!!

[@victoriapresley7384]

New viewer here- thanks Kim Wadsworth!! - Thoroughly enjoying your “Messy to Minimal” series. Thank you for sharing!!!!!!! I love it!!

[@julesclark9708]

watched this after I had gone through my closet, and man can I relate haha. currently organizing my kitchen while I watch this!

[@ginawitkosky5781]

When you have time, I found that when I get time I like to put my like colors together and it is pleasing to your eyes to see splashes of color, not just clothing.

[@kaylarigney6262]

You guys could take the doors off and put a tension rod up with curtains for the time being at least that why you can utilize the whole closet until you get the other doors

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I’m just at the beginning of the video, but installing shelves in the area behind the short wall section might help. That’s what I did in a similar closet and it made that space much more useful.

[@faraboverubies1852]

LOVE THIS!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@minimalzebra]

Loved this brutal declutter and reorganization.

[@mamatofive1]

I have a cardigan in just about every colour, because I just love that I have one to go with every outfit! But yeah...it’s a bit much 😬

[@shelliegerber04]

I'm a cardiganholic lol. I couldn't part with most of them. 😂

[@nanaronhano337]

As long as you’re a actually wearing them all it’s fine!

[@Stevie37]

My sweaters and cardigans section is the biggest section of my closet. 😳 Can definitely relate.

[@Jolly.Joy_Rose]

I feel like such an adult today because I remembered “ITS MONDAY! Another episode of messy to minimal by Natalie today” 😅

[@NatalieBennett]

Yayyyyyyy! Look at you, adulting!!!

[@ElisaRosselliOfficial]

I love your channel Decluttering all day today and loving it😃🎵🐬a big hug from Italy ♥️

[@bethanywarner5989]

We have sliding closet doors too. I'm thinking of switching to fabric curtains instead, we did this for our kids closet and I love not having to open and close doors & they dont slam each other fingers in the doors haha.

[@uzmaijaz7821]

Welcome Natalie

[@avaluciano5958]

When you see another Messy to Minimal episode 😆😁❤️😘😃😜👍👏

[@ordinariem]

We have a really similar set up! Our bedroom has a slender desk/table set up with our computer on one side, and an electric piano on the other, along with some guitars. It's also a multi-functional space, but it's gotten so out of hand. We've recently been trying to declutter it but it hit a lull...this is great inspiration. ;)

[@lenorahoward7180]

Your so much fun to watch. Thanks for encouraging us to get up and do something too. Im working on doing each room slowly because I injured my knee and have Been down for two months. So healing and looking at a nightmare now. Im ready for some help. Send it my way please.. Aloha

[@DaisyCampuzano]

Omg I cleaned out my closet as well and I noticed I had brand new clothes like wth 😂 I got rid of so many and now I have a few pieces of clothing that way I don’t have to worry about what I can wear every day lol

[@lailabtn6989]

Maybe just a curtain would make your closet more accessible than the doors that fold on themselves? Just a thought :) I love this series so much!

[@MadeUpInBows]

I was about to suggest this, in my childhood home I had a set of sliding doors without the mirrors like hers and as soon as we put in a simple set of curtains it helped SO MUCH!

[@tabithaanderson4398]

De-cluttering my closet today! Watching your videos first for inspiration! 😁😍

[@xarenyyzamorano]

I'm glad you donated your clothes at a women's shelter. Not going to lie, at first I thought you were going to say to Goodwill and I am glad you didn't. The clothes definitely went to a good cause. Another reason to support you!! Btw, where do you usually buy your clothes? They are so cute and I'm trying to dress up more dressier lol.

[@NatalieBennett]

I love to shop at American Eagle, Target and Nordstrom ☺️

[@sulmaoropeza7848]

Wow you did great on the purging! You’re so blessed that you buy all that clothes. Thank you for donating to the women’s shelter I’m sure they were so thankful. I would like to see a follow up on all your decluttering areas. Im enjoying these series. I subscribe just to see more! :)

[@brookehansen1954]

Would love to see a comical video of Weston's minimal closet cleanout 😂👍, loved this video! I am so glad you are feeling healthy now and have gained some weight back, I know that was such a terrible thing for so long. I'm glad that season is completely over!

[@allyson_wymer]

i love you guys so much! forever my favorite family and favorite youtube channel to watch ❤️❤️

[@loisdenboer-boersma6572]

Love the “budget” tip!

[@emily-sharingChrist]

Wow!! What a transformation! So motivating!! Loved this video!

[@NatalieBennett]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@Lubinzubie]

I always love your videos, Natalie. But I especially love this series. Maybe consider hanging curtains to cover your closet instead of doors. It may offer coverage while also feeling light and breezy and being easy to open and close. Where do you store your clothes for other seasons (summer, winter, etc.)?

[@NatalieBennett]

I have a couple vacuum bags under the bed and some things in one of the bins at the top of the closet.

[@lisamorand9607]

Shelves over computer be very nice. Great work Looks wonderful.

[@amandaspaintinglessons9908]

I too have a sweater addiction :) Happy to have subscribed to you!

[@AnikaRae10]

I am here for this series! Love it so much. Gives me balls to start clearing out all of my own crap!

[@jaimebh30]

Awesome job decluttering! I am currently working on getting to a minimal wardrobe. My closet is 1/3 the size of my old closet which means time to declutter.

[@swillou2]

It’s only just started but I say love the sweaters! You must live in a. Cold place. We only have a month solid of cold enough weather to wear sweaters 8n Sydney Australia. I love them though! I have about 5 (because it’s never cold enough)

[@courtneyjensen5485]

Don’t feel too bad Natalie. We didn’t get any of our Christmas decor taken down until Valentine’s Day 😅

[@sulmaoropeza7848]

Maybe an idea, a barn door for your closet and remove the post if it’s not bearing the ceiling

[@claregoldade]

I have to clean my master bedroom and closet today as well!! This was great motivation 😉

[@NatalieBennett]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching it!

[@caitlin9823]

Will you do a minimal house tour at the end of this series!?

[@caitlinthomas6951]

I don't always get to do this, but the twins are napping and 3 yr old is in quiet time. I am currently in my closet pulling out clothes while listening to Nat. ❤️

[@therealcolleengordon]

Have you thought about doing a long white curtain instead of a folding door for the closet? With a nice rod hung a few inches above the door frame It would look very elegant!

[@NatalieBennett]

I have thought of it. In fact in the unedited version of the video I mentioned that idea but it didn't make the final cut. ☺️

[@therealcolleengordon]

Natalie Bennett haha nice well nevermind then!! 💕💕

[@marysanta3546]

So I am going back on you videos seeing from og of section to re declutter and current. Funny enough enough I am currently in closet... Again

[@709sunshine]

Could you have possibly used the white cubby with baskets instead of all the plastic drawers would look more ascetically pleasing if it were still functional .. just a thought ❤️

[@jacirogers9109]

Garage loft, 3 storage buildings, pictures. I have 3 generations of pictures that my father and my sister have gone through. Not leaving that for my daughter! Hubby has to do sheds, and loft, unless we do it in the winter!

[@jacirogers9109]

Bifold doors. They take up less room for sure. I just took my doors off last fall, because I had hip replacement surgery, and needed to get easily into the closet. Not putting those 1955 sliding doors back on.

[@sheisasurvivor8479]

You’re beautiful and your little girl is absolutely ADORABLE!!!

[@thebeachyfarmhouse6410]

Its now may when i watch u and my tiny Pink xmas tree is still in my bedroom 🤣🤣🤣 so no judgement from me!💕

[@jattprime2927]

haha i love how she was planning to get ready for the spring and get all her cooler clothes out to wear outside. little did she know... corona was coming also, it's very confusing why she would put her shoes that she wears outside right next to her headscarves, or in her cupboard at all...

[@brendsglisson4002]

No judging here, girl. Life has a way of taking up a lot of time, especially when you have small children.

[@margueritefurman3523]

Have you ever thought about getting the boys bunk beds and putting Haley in with them and using her room as an office? They are little it might be worth it. Just a thought. ❤️

[@NatalieBennett]

Marguerite Furman we've talked about it ☺️

[@margueritefurman3523]

Natalie Bennett I have five kids and trust me they SHARED rooms! Lol. It was like a dorm room. I have to say though, as adults they are so very close! ❤️

[@NatalieBennett]

Oh yes! I'm the oldest of five and we've had many various sharings. The most crowded was a small bedroom with a bunk and a pull-out trundle that 2 of my sisters and I shared ☺️

[@margueritefurman3523]

Natalie Bennett and I love seeing you with your siblings. The love is evident. 🥰

[@alexiaf4899]

I’m a new sub here. U mentioned something about being chronically ill. I’m glad you are well now. I have chronic Illness. May i ask what you had? Thanks for the motivation I’m tackling my closet tomorrow. :)

[@yoenicol1861]

I did a closet clean out not to long ago...gave away SO MUCH stuff! It felt great! 🥰...love your videos! Btw you and your husbands trip looked like so much fun! I hope to one day go on one of those with my sweet husband 🥰

[@tonietteh2015]

I am new to the channel Watching this a year later So ... I am late to say When you pulled the organization cube out of the closet and your little girl came in wrapped in her blanket I sent an Awwwww to a video memory of the that adorable little Girl ,,💜

[@mirandasaunders90]

Loving this! I need to do something similar. On another note, I am so happy to hear that you are pleased with your body now that you are feeling better. That might sound odd, but I had very similar symptoms last year for about 4-5 months due to a condition that affected my stomach muscles, and I lost 55 lbs during that time. Now that I have gained about 25 back, some of my doctors (including my GI 🤦) have been upset that I gained weight back, because I started out overweight. It's making it difficult for me to be happy with being healthy again and being able to properly digest my food. So hearing you talk about that was actually very helpful to me!

[@mcwmulkens]

I have not been ill, but I was a very skinny girl (in highschool, kids would tease me about being anorexic). About 6 years ago, I had a BMI of 17.3 (underweight), currently it is 23.8 which is a healthy weight. I feel so much better, but my mother is up me for gaining weight and sort of sneakily including into conversation I should exercise more to lose weight, even after telling her I feel so much better now. It hurts, when people you love don't agree with you... How you feel is more important than the number shown on the scale!

[@mirandasaunders90]

@@mcwmulkens for sure! I am so sorry you are going through that! And so glad that you feel better where you are currently. We know our bodies better than anyone else!

[@lindsaye584]

This is quite literally my go-to series right now as I go through our house as well! Today is closet day and I’m a little concerned with just HOW MUCH STUFF accumulated. Can I ask how you first decided to be minimal with your clothes? My family is new to minimalism and I’m having trouble figuring out how to select the pieces of clothing that I’ll keep (I’m a big clothes person too) and was thinking of doing a capsule wardrobe for both myself, a SAHM and my 2 year old son.

[@NatalieBennett]

It's just easier with less for me. It gives me less options making it easier to pick and outfit and go! Also, it makes laundry and organization easier. I've pretty much always had more of a "minimal" collection of clothes because I've NEVER had a walk-in closet or much space to store clothing so it's kind of necessary for me to have a smaller number of items ☺️

[@ItsEmilyNicole]

your closet looks sooo practical!

[@stephaniealomar8679]

Thanks. I’m cleaning too. I re organized the kitchen because we don’t have a pantry and we don’t have a lot of cabinets so I have to get rid off some stuff like cups, plates, coffee mugs I never use, and I’m a fan of Stich and I have 2 that I don’t use them because I don’t want them to get ruined but I have a 9months old baby girl and it takes more time for me to do stuff wail daddy is at work so. This job is taking me 3 days to do.

[@Erika-vj5sy]

Where do you buy most of your sweaters? I love your style! :)

[@hannahbentson9374]

You look stunning Natalie. I recently decluttered my closet and it feels so good. I love that hailey pops in she’s so cute!

[@mollyb8136]

Love the colour palette of your clothes 😍

[@jessicastoch7042]

You are wearing such a pretty blouse!

[@Lisa6812]

Great Job! The closet looks fantastic!

[@cherylcoolidge8249]

You remind me so much of Winnie on the Wonder Years who plays in Hallmark Movies now.

[@MOTHCAT3o4]

Love your videos! Would love to see you do the 30 day minimalist game! That day one get rid of one item day 2, 2 items etc for a month

[@NatalieBennett]

That sounds fun!!!!

[@ejgcaseyify]

Were you able to access the tech drawers when the closet doors were put back on?

[@bethanywarner5989]

Idk how wide your closet is, but if your plastic 3 drawer container can fit sideways in that awkward spot so you can easily access the drawers? Just a thought

[@hannahbentson9374]

I’ve been loving this series!!

[@renuletz2000]

I still have my Christmas tree, by choice 😁

[@heatherolague6737]

I love this so much!!! I can NEVER find those shelf inserts for the cube unit can you link those please💕

[@Mysticsoul77]

I definitely want to do this as well. I don't have many clothes as it is. I wear my clothes until they get holes in them. I have a few shirts that I definitely can declutter because of that. I also want to declutter our 10yo daughter's clothes as well. She has two dozen plus shorts that don't fit her anymore. Hopefully we can sell them to buy her new ones. If not well be donating to a shelter.

[@sudhamukhia9860]

That make up though!😍😍

[@megansanchez5940]

I love the video! Really curious, do you know where you got your desk from? I'm looking for something about that size and it looks perfect for the room I had in mind!

[@rachelciciotti4376]

Loving this series! You’re doing a great job!

[@sharonsomers5513]

Looks really good.