How to Declutter Your Linen Closet - Simplify Your Life - Zero Waste

[@amberharbour4992]

I just found your channel and I'm obsessed! I have such a strong desire to be wast free and as eco friendly as possible but it's so overwhelming. Your videos inspire me. And there edited so beautifully. Thank you!

[@FairylandCottage]

Amber Harbour once you have the desire all the rest will come with time. Go easy because there is no way to eliminate waste. It's just about an awareness to everything in your life. Keep up the good work. Delighted you like the videos x

[@kriscancrypto]

Love it!

[@roseenglish7923]

Another great concise informative video, thanks Niamh. It's a joy to listen to your articulate & eloquent speech.

[@FairylandCottage]

Anne Smith ... thanks Anne glad you enjoyed it. You right such beautiful words :-) xxx

[@xyzxyz0815]

You're absolutely right, we have far too many things in our houses. But I would like a little bit more than just two towels or one duvet cover per person as it gives more flexibility if needed. Sometimes it is not possible to wash at once and it's nice then to have a little bit more of everything (travel, illness etc.). Love your videos! So calming and contemplative ☺

[@sluggo206]

I lived with one sheet set for several years,. although now I have two. But I have more than two towels and washcloths. I have enough for two people to replace them every 2-3 days and then wash them all every week or two.

[@venomycilious]

I have a son and I always wanted another child (he wanted a little sister) I hope someday my son will bring me a daughter in law like you...

[@FairylandCottage]

Ah you are very kind to compliment me like that :-)

[@meadowlane637]

I agree. I have two boys🤞

[@PineappleRoadzo]

I have a super cuttler at home with all my blankets, pillow cases and towels... Towels everywhere (most of them were given to me ). I'll be into fairylandcottage-mood this weekend. Also I enjoy reading and practicing the Marie kondo method, I adore the feeling of get rid of all the stuff don't make you happy in every way. Happy holidays!

[@FairylandCottage]

Zoy Vegan happy holidays my dear! That sounds great. Yeah there's nothing like a good purge. It makes one feel fantastic and organised and ready to take on the world eh! X

[@sharonstanley259]

Wonderful reorganization! I have a one in one out rule for everything which keeps linens in check. You have a dog! I’ve watched a zillion of your videos and it’s the first time I’ve seen him! So sweet!

[@FairylandCottage]

Ah isn’t he so sweet. He was shared with the neighbours as he abandoned on the land. Passed last summer. He was the best ever!

[@KaushikiAnartistfromsoul]

Trust me you are an inspiration dear! I just adore what you do with your home and for living a happy, heathy and peaceful life!! I truly appreciate the love you share with each of the things around you!! So good and soothing, small yet very powerful information for people around the world!! I always wait for your uploads!!You are doing a great job!! Cheers!! Love,Kaushiki

[@FairylandCottage]

Hello Kaushiki, What a gorgeous comment to receive.. thank you for taking the time to message... I'm delighted you like the videos and find so much inspiration..., regards, Niamh x

[@evansbowen6897]

I’m glad you kept the red toile pillow cover. Toile is my favorite.

[@FairylandCottage]

Evans Bowen me too!! I got it in Paris years ago. I just made it into napkins! Thanks for watching x

[@SantaMonicaMonica]

I need to re-learn to use a sewing machine. I love how you repurposed the blanket into a dog bed. The pillowcases into facial wipes is also a great idea. Thanks for sharing!

[@FairylandCottage]

Santa Monica Monica ... yeah I only know the basics about sewing but that's all you need! It just comes in so handy. X

[@maureenberra2537]

I use my extra sheets of cotton or linen to make chemises and petticoats for hot weather. I love simple 18th century items for around the house and they are easy to sew without a pattern.

[@eleonoradeane5170]

In Ireland we call it the hot press. I love the familiarity of your videos. They feel so "local" to me.

[@FairylandCottage]

haha the hot press! so funny how other countries wouldn't have a clue what I was talking about !

[@LizzieDeanMakes]

This is definitely a project I need to do! I need to make some more waxed freezer bags big enough for loaves of bread so pillowcases or sheets would be a great free source of cotton fabric - thanks Niamh! Xx

[@FairylandCottage]

Lizzie Dean Makes ...Nice! You'll be busy! Hehe x

[@joannamccann5627]

@Lizzie Dean Makes, Lizzie, I never thought about it!! Thank you for the idea ! I do use beeswax covers and daily wrappers.

[@paula.nasmith]

I have started watching a lot of your olded videos and I love them! They are so inspiring and I feel like with each video I learn more about you

[@FairylandCottage]

Ah that’s lovely to hear!

[@nikkifangaiuiha1986]

Ahhh Niamh your my favorite on Utube its always good watching your videos. Your an interesting person to keep watching an you give out some handy advice on things. Keep it up. Take care. Xxx👍

[@FairylandCottage]

Nikki Fangaiuiha ah thanks so much for your support! Take care too xxx

[@gail7138]

We use old towels for the dog bed and to dry her off with when she get bathed or into something muddy.

[@poodlegirl55]

You don't want to know how many blankets I have. I quilt and crochet and those are my hobbies and my passion. I am happy to give them to people who want or need them....but I just keep making them! I use pillow cases to store my sweaters and woolen clothes after winter instead of buying bins. I'm afraid I make sweaters too. I also save seeds from my flowers in pillow cases and hang them in my garage until the next summer. They dry out nicely and can breathe.

[@paulineharrisonevans48]

I made a white duvet cover into 2 Victorian style nightdresses for me, and 2 small ones for my granddaughter. I trimmed them with little embroidered flowers cut from the duvet cover.

[@melissaschaub1275]

Show us how to make facial wipes, please. Thanks!

[@FairylandCottage]

Melissa Schaub they are the same as the cloth wipes only smaller. Have you seen that video on the channel? X

[@ratsteaparty]

Your videos are so satisfying to watch.

[@FairylandCottage]

Taylor Lindblad .... isn't he the cutest! He's our neighbours but he spends all day in our house! Hehe 😂 thanks for lovely compliment. X

[@meadowlane637]

@@FairylandCottage I wondered about the dog. He is so cute! Lovely that he can spend the day with you and is obviously very comfy on his new dog blanket.

[@bethhiggins3704]

I use extra pillow cases for my crocheting projects. I can keep the yarn, instructions, needles etc.in a pillow case. I usually have a couple different projects going at the same time. Thanks for the video, I need to de-clutter my linens.

[@FairylandCottage]

Beth Higgins I like that idea. A pillowcase for each project. Nice. Good luck with your decluttering and thanks for commenting x

[@mayar5853]

I have recently came across your beautiful channel ❤️ I’m loving all the videos even got my husband to watch it with me, really peaceful and inspirational 😍😍

[@annadeak1184]

How do you find the balance between decluttering/having the minimal amount and the finite life cycle of a product? For example with towels, they tend to get faded, worn out, stretched (of course, still usable, but somehow not bringing the Marie Kondo type of joy)... also, when guests are coming to stay, I need a few spare, preferably not with stains or holes. I cannot let go of the thought that I keep the bigger amount that I already have, but they would last longer and I don't need to buy new ones if one of them reaches the point I would not use it any more.

[@FairylandCottage]

such a good question.... I just do my best... I try and buy good quality to start with so it lasts longer. I give old towels with holes to cat sanctuary's. I keep things that are still useful even if not the prettiest.. it's a fine balancing act really.. You need to know what you need and fine tune accordingly... Some things I have don't bring me joy but I keep for practical situations....

[@OceanPancake]

Another fantastic video!! I never seem to think of my linen closet as a thing I need to declutter, but you make some good points!

[@FairylandCottage]

MyVeganExperiment haha me neither. But we can always have too much of something eh! X

[@MaraD.Arcy.]

Thanks. Your dog is lovely

[@FairylandCottage]

Ah thanks... he is not with us anymore... but he was the best ever!

[@stephaniecrooks8430]

Last Christmas, I made drawstring bags for my gifts. Some material was patterned but the plain stuff, I decorated with a red, fancy stitch on the sewing machine. Nothing fancy, as I am not that kind of sewer. I told people to keep the bag, pass it on or return it to me if they couldn't use it. Sheets and pilliw cases make great toy sacks for the kids and can have a fabric initial or name stuck or sewn o n.

[@FairylandCottage]

Stephanie Crooks so lovely! I love the idea of a reusable bag as the wrapping and the gift!

[@Gigi-yc3qi]

The best so far...really helped me reassess how much i really need

[@FairylandCottage]

Gigi Higgins ah great to hear that!

[@p.j.5539]

I have spares which are necessity if you have company. Fresh hand towels even for daytimes guests. Couple of towels ..to bathe dogs too.lolol

[@FairylandCottage]

exactly knowing your needs if the first thing eh! we don't have any guests because no spare room! hehe :-)

[@MsTziva]

Another nice video, thank you so much for sharing ! I decluttered my linen closet some months ago, but I kept more towels and sheets than you did as I have a small child and husband and I have to wash a lot. Plus, if I keep only a few I will probably need to replace them more often as constant use-wash of the same towels again and again will destroy them quicker. I really love your videos and always try to adjust your advices to our way of living, because having a family and trying to be minimal is sometimes a bit challenging

[@FairylandCottage]

Helen Hapsi thanks for sharing with me. We always know what is best for us, especially when we have a family! Balance is the key. X

[@irreconcilable1913]

I would be interested to know how you declutter all those extra face wipes you made from the linens. Do you one time use them? How do you store them because it sounds like you may have more than is needed.

[@lauren8627]

Extra pillow cases can be turned in a 'DIY pillowcase laundry bag'.

[@FairylandCottage]

Lauren Fry nice tip! Never thought of that. X

[@maire1889]

Catching up with your videos new subscriber I cut up old sheets and towels for rags saves on paper towels.

[@FairylandCottage]

Hi new friend! thanks for joining! great to reuse eh!

[@haiyamirza7762]

Lovely 😊

[@gail7138]

I would enjoy seeing the facial wipes you made with these

[@FairylandCottage]

Gail Campbell kzbin.info/www/bejne/emjJdnuKntipaZI

[@camillecali2]

I am decluttering my sheets and towels again. What I do is put the extra in a bin the garage and if I dont miss them in a year off they go.

[@debbiestevenson2992]

I love your channel. I just found you and I think your videos are so nice and soothing. I love your home too!

[@FairylandCottage]

Debbie Stevenson awh thanks Debbie, really nice to hear that. Delighted you found channel. X

[@ullaconrad9]

More declutter videos please!

[@laurenmarie688]

Hello what face wipes do you make??

[@debbiepalmer1094]

I use old sheets when I'm painting to catch any drips, means I don't have to buy dust sheets.

[@FairylandCottage]

Debbie Palmer I do the same!! :-)

[@melanieeven8648]

Do you use a synthetic blanket or bedspread?

[@FairylandCottage]

Melanie Even I have a duvet. In Ireland to seem to use that more. Any synthetic blankets are decades old. I don’t have the heart to get rid of.

[@nannyforreal]

My ideas: Pillow case can be used as shopping bags cut slit on hime and pull through rope Or pillow case dresses for little girls.

[@FairylandCottage]

I like that! id love to learn how to sew dresses

[@nannyforreal]

@@FairylandCottage very easy the have how to on Pinterest 🤗

[@nannyforreal]

Also no sew ones🤗

[@neetakalwani2004]

Pls show how do u make facial wipes !!

[@FairylandCottage]

here is a video...kzbin.info/www/bejne/emjJdnuKntipaZI

[@pejisan]

still, HOW do you find the charities that will take the unused blankets, etc. I can't find any! And I can only have so many face washes...LOL

[@FairylandCottage]

haha so true! there is only so many gifts that you can give of face cloths... Any charity should take unused blankets... they all do here in Ireland... well the ones around my area anyway... You can also give to animal shelters...

[@soulieobelissevan]

Practicing sashiko atm

[@angelakneller2880]

I have a thing for bedding although I don’t change our bed that often. I should really but it’s a king size duvet and trying to put the cover on is a struggle but I do need to go through my linen closet. I like your ideas of what to do with the left over fabric xx I’m also gonna use some of mine to decorate my Thursday fellowship ladies church group board as I’ve been asked to re decorate it x

[@sonalsharma5293]

Well u seem to have only one bedroom n hardly any guests coming. I have four bedrooms n I keep 2-3 sets for each room in that room only .. one one bed n one or two in spare . Two blankets in guest room n 4 towels . For parties or entertainment I keep aside a set of nicer hand towels n face towels . For my kids rooms .. 2-3 sets again . One on bed n one or two in their wardrobe. 2-3 towels for each person . Face towels n hand towels for 3 bathrooms. I have 3 dining table covers for festivals n entertaining. N a small basket of napkins n placemats. I think for my size of home n family n guests ( my side n his side of family n friends around 3-4 times a year ) I don’t have too much hoarding as I purge regularly n buy only n only when I see a need n I register that in my mind and look for good deals . I hardly ever buy without sale. I look for good quality as they last longer n look n feel good too . I never throw old towels .. I cut them into smaller pieces and use as rags for cleaning bathrooms n mess with pets n kids . Save tons of paper towels . Old bedsheets I donate generally. I buy much less often since I started buying expensive ones on sale aa they last very long .

[@FairylandCottage]

You are an inspiration! thanks for sharing :-)

[@toucharmme]

Hare Krishna))))

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

Two towels? You only have two towels? But what will you do when I come to visit you????

[@FairylandCottage]

haha we don't have space for people to stay over. Our house is tiny..

[@mallikawillson2851]

Hi do you have a dog too!

[@FairylandCottage]

our neighbours dog... he loves to join us during the day while they are at work!

[@naanise7523]

What of your friends want to stay overnight? It doesnˋt Happen too offen, but once in a while it does.

[@FairylandCottage]

haha keep some sheets for them... we don't have a spare room so.. just keep it minimal to save on space for yourself.