☘️ This Bedroom Declutter Brought Me PEACE 😌 • Whole House Declutter episode 3

[@kristinalebardin7908]

Yes! Please share the final details on the bedroom. It helps see the process and that good things take time❤

[@HowToGYST]

Thanks for the input! I think it would help tie everything together nicely.

[@SusanMillard]

I would love to see you do the silent to-do list that keeps getting longer. It may help you get things done and we would love to be part of that journey as well. You decluttering your bedroom makes me want to declutter ours and make it more calm and welcoming too. You are so inspiring and when you tell yourself you could talk forever about a subject like your books but then spur yourself into action you inspire me - so thank you. BTW your room looks great!!!

[@jennybird2770]

Laura, yes please make the silent to do list finishing video for the room. It will give closure before moving on. I know it would be nice inspiration for me to see someone getting their silent to do list done- and maybe give me the kick in the pants I need to get mine done- haha ;) Have a lovely day :)

[@christinen.6140]

I would be happy with either video. You know which would bring you more peace, so go that way. I loved this one. None of the other minimal/organizing people I watch have book collections, so watching you sort books was lovely for me.

[@Val-uy2me]

Ditto! Books are a big part of my clutter & it helps to see your process.

[@nathalieboelen9907]

Yes! The never ending silent to do list is something that will lay around forever. So maybe it’s good for you and motivating for us to tackle that before adding more to it☺️. I really love these series. Thank you!

[@nicolecasper4951]

Hi Laura! Yes, I would love to see the Silent To Do List completed. That is an area I struggle with, actually finishing projects, so to see it taken all the way to completion would be very inspiring. 😊

[@kayelle8005]

Yes! Do the silent to do list and finish off the room. You will really notice the difference energetically and mentally and emotionally.

[@TheMinimalistTherapist]

I vote for video idea A please Laura! My silent to-do list is weighing heavily on me so seeing you tackle yours will be highly motivational ❤

[@HowToGYST]

I'm already dreading it. 😂 I didn't realise how many "silent tasks" were in this one room alone.

[@TheMinimalistTherapist]

​@@HowToGYST😅 I feel ya! I'm dreading mine too, which is a sure sign we'll feel SO much better when we've tackled it. Imagine how accomplished we'll feel 🥳 Let's go!!

[@shirleyrankin-zf6nv]

Yes do a follow up of your bedroom I’m loving this series .

[@kims914]

I would love to see your final wrap up of the room and you finishing your silent to do list. I’m secretly hoping all of us telling you we want to see it done will help you actually get the things done. That will feel so wonderful for you. We would like to downsize eventually so I am slowly decluttering for what I call my “pending move” 😂. It’s just a way to make me do it.

[@jackiepotgieter5634]

Yes, I would vote for the silent to-do list video - from one perfectionist to another 💕

[@ltellis63]

I'm truly enjoying joining you in decluttering small spaces. Gaining such inspiration from your journey and, especially, the questions you're asking while decluttering. Looking forward to that feeling of peace when my home is decluttered enough to feel ready to move. ❤

[@ms.h.1064]

Love hearing about sharing in your neighborhood!

[@fabienneroure9995]

😂LOL Your filming equipment in the bedroom...😅! Regarding your struggle with books, I totally get it because I'm the same. I don't know why it's soooo difficult to get rid of books! Yes for a video featuring your silent to do list and thank you for sharing your ideas/tips. Cheers from Ontario Canada❤🍁🧡🍂🍄

[@HowToGYST]

I've been getting better about getting rid of them but it's still a work in progress. It used to be the case that once I started a book I'd have to finish it, but now I can let it go. It's why I've finished far fewer books this year. Started LOTS but happily abandoned a large chunk.

[@HannahRainbow88]

Cracked up at the tripods/cleaners story 😂 So lovely to see your room all put together!! I can only dream of having a room that calm (thanks to J&G and how small our apartment is)... Kudos to you!!! 👏🤩 You know I love any and all videos you make 💗 so whatever you choose to share next is kool with me 😊 Thanks as always x

[@HowToGYST]

It was one of the most uncluttered rooms in our home to begin with so I wasn't expecting a huge change here. And, in truth, there wasn't. But I was still surprised by how much I decluttered, and am now dreading how long it'll take me to go through the more cluttered spaces. Like the kitchen. Gulp! 😂

[@HannahRainbow88]

@@HowToGYST 😂 My kitchen(ette) is minimal already with only 4 cupboards for everything 😱 ... Whereas our room is crammed to the gills - just the necessary furniture alone only leaves a skinny path around our super king bed (the room is that small) AND I have to keep anything away from G in there as well as our stuff. We all have our problem areas and our better areas. Our living room - with said kitchenette at one end - is always complimented as being a cosy family space (and the sofa bed makes it double as the guest room as well 🤭). The only space I would call (unnecessarily) large is our bathroom! If only they'd put the wall further over to make our bedroom a decent size instead! But hey ho, it's only a rental for a few years, so I'll join you in decluttering anywhere I can. All the best with your kitchen when you get to it 😘

[@meganschweizer6697]

Love your videos. Can we get an update on your challenge to wear all of the clothes in your closet? I’m doing the same change and it is so satisfying to see those hangers turn around after wearing something!

[@HowToGYST]

Yes, I'm hoping to give an update in the next 2 months (November will mark the halfway point). 🙂

[@edelinprogress]

Thanks for another great video, Laura. I was in this position for real not so long ago. Not only did we move but we also downsized dramatically. Our new quarters are much smaller. I will continue to downsize, declutter and donate until my stuff fits my space more comfortably. Well done for preparing in advance for the big move❤

[@HowToGYST]

I was following along on Instagram. 🙂 Have you settled in now?

[@flyingcloudsmoore1313]

Yes, keep showing us bedroom videos.

[@jennyjenkins877]

Ahhh... that worked out so well with the new book storage!

[@ginginami]

All dogs are always puppies forever. Currently snuggling my 12 year old elderly puppy. ❤

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

*LOL!* about the filming equipment in the bedroom. 😄👍 Oooh, I LOVE your Wizard of Oz bookmark! 😃👍 Yes please, I would LOVE to see the video your asking about, especially the silent to do list, part. 😊👍

[@HowToGYST]

Yay! Thank you!

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

You're welcome.

[@emmkaa2099]

LOL, yes ma'am, being a grown-up sucks, plain and simple. Your room looks great and I'm glad you're pleased - I think you should be! I'd love to see the follow-through with the little library and stuff. My neighbors across the street have one, and it's really cool. I'm very impressed with the "borrowers" who come and pick up then return books or who trade books, or just drop books off. It's always neat and tidy - the neighbors who own the library don't live here full-time, so it's really upkept by the "patrons ". I've actually never seen anything like this before, and I think it's really cool. Best of luck with your library. Hugs from the southern California desert, MK 🤗❤️🌵❤️🤗

[@cathtaylor2771]

I'd love to see the silent to-do list and how that brings more peace and a sense of completion as a perfectionist, please .

[@scraphappyjen4561]

Yes please I for one would love to see you tackle the silent to do list. It would really round out that feeling of completion ❤

[@jeanettekvinlaug2772]

I love the thought about finish the bedroom. 😊

[@kayelle8005]

With the books I would prioritise decluttering the library books which you can always get again. Then prioritise reading the books you own so that they are ready to donate before you pack up and leave for Ireland. We have little free libraries in our neighbourhood. Make the library now (ie within the fortnight) or donate the books if you don’t have the bandwidth to create the free library. There will be more books arriving that you can use when you create your library and lots of your neighbours will have some too.

[@valeriekravette787]

I think I had a comment bounced because it had a link... if you go to littlefreelibrary dot org you can find libraries near you, which might cut your workload. I have one half a mile from me in front of an elementary school and LOVE IT! I get a mile walk in, and get to discard usable books and even decluttered my bookmarks there. Also you might have a good used bookseller nearby to sell books for cash or credit. I have a ridiculous $700 credit with mine...they sell musical instruments, too, so I am waiting for a backpacking guitar to show up in their inventory.

[@danabrown2391]

I'm ready to see the next space decluttered.

[@miriam4235]

Bathroom next. Love these videos. 😊👍

[@HowToGYST]

Thanks! 😁

[@susankight544]

Book darts are FANTASTIC!

[@HowToGYST]

Agreed! As soon as I tried them I was hooked. 😂

[@kathrynreay3344]

Both! I’m loving these videos x

[@HowToGYST]

Ah, thanks so much, Kathryn!

[@kathiebaldwin6169]

I'd love to see you tackle the to-do list to finish your series. I have also thought about having a little free library to pass on my completed books. The reality is that there are several within a mile or two from my home, so I don't really need it. And, if you're trying to get ready for a big move it would give you something else to maintain. My book declutter process is to bring them to a used book store nearby and sell them. The remainder either go to a LFL or are donated to our library's book sale.

[@allsubstance]

LOLing at you talking about what the cleaners must think about your camera being pointed at the bed. Shoot, that is probably the tip of the iceberg of weirdness they have seen as cleaners. lol. I love/hate to do lists! Sometimes it's like, "Oh, look! You only got 2 of the 5 top things to do today done!" Other times, I get them done, and it's like, "I did this! - Yeah, I did, but it's not such a big win that I should hang on to the post it note that I got something accomplished today." Cannot win in my own head.

[@josephdaly2015]

Well done that was brilliant 👏 Yes I would like you to do the ‘silent to do list’. Then the bedroom will be finished finished and I think you will get great satisfaction ticking off those items too. Also it’ll keep that list from getting too long. Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇‍♀️👏💪👍🙏💐🐕‍🦺

[@tamadonnat.299]

I loved your wicked witch bookmark! Too cute!

[@HowToGYST]

Yes, it's so fun!

[@Anyankah]

The little story at the start has me rolling 😂😂😂

[@innerwoods]

I'm ready for the next space!

[@lorrainethomas241]

I'd like to see you dealing with the silent to-do list. I expect I 'd learn a thing or two, and it might even inspire me to actually get to my own!

[@myraaitken8954]

Yes, thanks! I love your videos. So either/or.

[@misswittank9224]

Take some of the books back to the library. Let them store them for you until you are ready to read them. You can take photos to remind yourself of the ones you want to get out again.

[@NLY1WAY4U]

Yes, silent to do list! Would love to see you play a bit on the harp to celebrate your finished room!

[@gingercurlygirl6943]

My coat pockets usually contain either dog treats or poo bags! I also love a good book but have moved over to digital books and audiobooks - love a good audiobook in the car, particularly if the narrator has a good voice. I recommend the Rivers of London series by Ben Aaronovich, narrated by Kobnah Holbrook-Smith. Your reading chair looks amazingly comfy. I've been working on removing data from old laptops to send to recycling, that's this month's project. The harp is a fabulous instrument. One of my cousins, Siobhan Kelly, used to play the harp with the RTE Philharmonic. Good luck finding a tutor, look forward to hearing about your musical journey!

[@trishtraynor]

I'd like to see the list completed too. I'm still chipping away and only keeping what I really use, but I need a couple more things to get storage boxes off. I need a small garden shed ! My mobi!it has worsened so I usually take a 3wheeled walker or the dog stroller when I go out. The stroller is great for going on the bus or into shops. Dempsey, my 6lb chihuahua is my aspergers buddy service dog so he comes everywhere with me. He walks unless we're on the bus though as he's a dog, not a fashion accessory 😂

[@ceciliefranciska899]

Yes pls do the silent to do list

[@blaireshoe8738]

A room wrap-up completing the associated silent to-do list would be great!

[@yavrum22]

All of these ideas sound awesome for videos thank you so much for sharing with us you’re very inspirational and I appreciate you. Lol. Yes being a grown-up does suck ha ha ha

[@Skymouth]

I still have my Wicked the play flyer thing when I went to see it in Seattle!

[@theMermaidRhonda]

I love seeing the Free Little Libraries! When I'm out dropping off Avon orders and books I see several. There's one over off Winton that has RBG on the side of it, and another one in front of a playground over on Pippin. I'd love to have one in my yard, too..:)

[@adz5bneweng589]

You can donate your books to your local library. They can keep them or sell them. I'm thinking about adding Blinkist to my subscriptions, which allows me to review a non-fiction book's most salient points. I can then decide whether I need to read the entire book.

[@valeriekravette787]

I have a hierarchy.... recent books in excellent condition go to my local reseller. Anything not in demand goes up the road to friends of the public library. Our friends organization has a buyer for pulp paper and vinyl records as well, so I don't have to worry about anything ending up in the landfill.

[@ronileef8279]

😊The silent to do list!! That way it’ll keep you accountable, getting them out of your way, totally finishing a room, therefore feeling accomplished. 😊 They won’t be looming in the background as you accumulate more ‘silent to do’ lists from each of the other areas.😊Win-win!!

[@thebipolargirl101]

I'm struggling with creating and implementing my silent to do list please fully finish this room for motivation

[@neenabentley5875]

I'm laughing so hard! Your filming equipment in the bedroom. Bahaha!

[@barbaravoneitzen7367]

I was thinking about you’re library, maybe a neighbor would like to be the one to have in there yard ,while you supply books and so does the neighborhood.

[@datamusic4923]

I think you should do your silent to do list. You're keeping books, books that you'd happily give to someone else to read. Because you've a thought that you'd like to put up a mini community library. There's costs / maintenance required for this, and your plan is to come back to Ireland. I'm not suggesting what you should to with the library, but reviewing your silent list, might mean to tease out the list and what's entailed with it - Is it worth keeping these books (maybe it is / maybe it isn't) I used to keep books and projects - these teased and bullied me if I didn't finish them. I went from 2-3 book cases, to < 10 books. It was the best thing ever, the relief not having them taunting me every day! I can still get those books from the library, or re-buy them if I want. This isn't about books, but about possessions that are not making your life better! P.s. - I still have a list! Its just a bit smaller now than before.

[@mrsayres11]

Maybe just find a little free library near you that needs some books. Understandably there may not be one near you and that's why you want to make one. However, that would help free up something on your silent to-do list 😊

[@kayelle8005]

There must be some local orchestras that have harpists and they usually tutor. Maybe try that route.

[@HowToGYST]

Ooh, thanks for the suggestion. I'll look into it!

[@farahdyer-steel3877]

yes please, show it

[@CaptainSallyPoo]

Ooo would love to watch the silent to do list items

[@moongoddess5394]

I'd love you to do the silent to-do-list video before moving on; as by its very nature, the silent to-do-list is, well, silent, so it's very easy to shove it in the far recesses of our mind and never get around to clearing it. I think it would be very motivating to see how you tackle that and actually complete it. Quite a challenge! Also, it would be very easy to just gloss over it and move on which I suspect is what most of us do with our silent lists.

[@joanhowlett2138]

Yes

[@kanona0115]

I’m loving these piece by piece decluttering videos. We lost our German shepherd a year and a half ago but we use the term “puppy” for all doggy sizes in our house. We’re a big dog family and they are all adorable to us so we call them all puppies 🥰 yours is so sweet!

[@goodenoughgirl8102]

Idk. Maybe just decide where those books will live and that is your max boundary for them. I have issues in other areas. So I just have a defined space for those kinds of things I tend to love and want more and more of, and if they don’t fit in said space, it’s time to decide what stays and what goes or what just gets relocated. I can’t exactly do that with cats lol. Idk even how I wind up with a crop of new kittens hanging around from time to time. But still I’m going to get on the work of getting them fixed and putting the word out to get the non feral ones adopted hopefully. It’s not like we didn’t run a full on TNR awhile back but some may be new or just fell through the cracks. It sounds like such a strange problem to have I know. Lol. But I really don’t invite or seek out even more kitties. It seems to just happen or people could be dumping or something. (Knowing about the resident “cat lady”). Idk. Even tho I say all the time to folks around here….I cannot handle any more cats. I’m at my max. Well at least at some point I’ll be moving. I hope to set them up with someone else when I go…(the strays and street cats to be fed) but I have to still go. Well thanks for listening to the cat trials lol. It’s not like this all the time, but boy am I feeling the stress of it lately.

[@ruthprescott1136]

I’d say move on to the next space then at the end of the house or top floor complete your silent to do list before moving to another floor

[@FRANCESCA01234]

Haha, so funny with the camera in the bedroom 😅

[@HowToGYST]

With the way prices of groceries and utilities are going, I may have to put it to good use. 😂

[@TheMinimalistTherapist]

😂 That would put a whole other spin on decluttering your undies wouldn't it!? 🙈 😂

[@njmaryannez]

@@HowToGYSTMy husband jokes (& always has since we were married over 30 years ago!) that he’s going to send me out onto the streets to make some money! Yeah, right!😂😂

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

Perhaps your cleaner watches your channel....and has all the insight needed!

[@porcelina956]

Silent to dos. Are you or hubby handy? Build a little library or find a local artist/carpenter who builds them. I've seen all sorts of little libraries ones that look like space ships, tardis, animals.

[@HowToGYST]

I had explained it in the video but ended up editing it out because it was too long, but basically I tried two local people and, long story short, neither could commit to it. So I'll either buy or try my hand at making one myself.

[@valeriekravette787]

@@HowToGYST The girl scouts in the neighborhood repurposed two of those free newspaper boxes, with the help of the aforementioned local book reseller.

[@MrsJax304]

Option A please and Thank you

[@rebeccablashock3829]

Love your videos! How do you wipe electronics? (Just wondering how to do it nyself...without going to Best Buy... Thanks!

[@HowToGYST]

Mine are Apple devices, which come with this option. For example, if I was wiping an iPhone I'd ensure I'd backed up any important photos, etc. to another device (or to the cloud), I'd sign out of everything (iCloud, App Store etc.), and then go to settings > general > transfer or reset iPhone. If you have a different device a quick Google search should bring up what you need. 🙂

[@casswilson3964]

Mai Zimmy just shared a video with a funny story about leaving her film set up in her bedroom. 😂😂

[@MissMagnoliaLove]

Please tell us wear we can get the labyrinth book!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@miriam4235]

I'm kinda amazed just hoe many library books you have at home. Isn't there a limit on how many and how long you can have books?

[@HowToGYST]

No limit on how many you can borrow, no. You can generally borrow for up to 6 weeks, but books will be automatically renewed for a further 6 weeks. I read about 2 books a week.

[@zebracorne]

Geekify has a novellisation of the Labyrinth story bound in leather. Thought you might like to know it. ;)

[@HowToGYST]

Oh wow. It might have to go on my Christmas list. 😍

[@barbaravoneitzen7367]

I would like to see you you finish the silent list.

[@britt581]

B for bathroom

[@angelastein7724]

In regards to harp lessons, did you contact the school of music at the University of Cincinnati? They have a great music program and may be able to direct you

[@Ripplesinthewaters]

Who knows? Maybe the cleaners know you have a channel? :)

[@thefed74]

Please don't leave that Silent ToDo List hanging over you! Do that next!

[@snorlaxjen]

I wonder why the cleaners aren’t dusting your mirror 😂

[@HowToGYST]

They are. Dust just builds back up. 🤷

[@ewilson9435]

I need help seems unending mould problem in apartment. Had people in said its fine but just watching you put books on the shelf that should be that easy. Doesn't seem so for me. Still distressed

[@serenitynoworganisingvanco370]

round it out for us please

[@parkerrose3590]

How does Roxy get to Ireland?

[@HowToGYST]

Do you mean Jovie? When we move? She'll fly as pet cargo, I assume.

[@safepethaven]

Unrelated to books...but you have pretty hands and nails.

[@oxymoira]

Did i hear u say u had a cleaner ? So why is there dust u have to deal with ? 🤣 sorry just morbidly curious 🤣

[@HowToGYST]

Sadly dust doesn't just magically disappear forever. 😉 Our bedroom in particular gets dusty again very quickly.

[@zebracorne]

I have a cleaner coming once a week and the dust comes back in less than 24 hours due to the kitty litter fine dust. I'm not even talking about the hair. Kitty hair everywhere. The second the cleaner leaves, BOOM, kitty hair dust bunnies appearing out of nowhere everywhere. It's never ending. xD But at least I have a cleaner. I cannot keep up by myself alone.

[@shirleyrankin-zf6nv]

@@zebracorneHi I have 3 cats 2 are long haired. I bought a Dyson cordless vac .It is life changing every morning I vac the living room kitchen hallway bathroom and laundry room it takes me 10 min. Nobody would even know I have cats. You may not have time for this depends on your season of life, but when the vac isn’t hard to get to super light weight and on the floor you use it on makes it easier so we loved it so much we bought two more one for each floor

[@zebracorne]

@@shirleyrankin-zf6nv I'll see to get such a vaccuum cleaner, they sound neat. Dunno if it's solve the issue of kitty refusing to be brushed and shedding everywhere all the time but at least it'll catch stuff under the furniture and the couch will be easier to clean. So things will be better if not perfect. Thanks for the recommendation !

[@lanamoore3001]

Bathroom please

[@dianemaher3538]

Why not declutter the silent to-do list before moving to the next room?

[@HowToGYST]

I'll be working my way through it before moving on. 🙂

[@ewilson9435]

Are you moving 🥺

[@melaniehoffman8512]

The silent “to do” list.

[@HowToGYST]

It's coming next month! 😁

[@marysigmon4913]

If you have cleaners every week why are they not dusting your mirror

[@HowToGYST]

They are. But dust builds back up again.

[@annamariabo8963]

You won'tbe the only one putting books into your LFL. So you might end up cleaning and maintaining it but not be able to fit many of your books.

[@Guammaine]

I would like to see how you continue only because I'm confused lol I thought you were not moving for a year, so how are you planning on keeping this up and why start so early? How do you stay in the present when your decluttering involves you asking the question do I want to take this with me across the Atlantic? .......in a year from now? I am not judging you I love your channel and personality. I literally just don't understand.

[@HowToGYST]

Starting early because I know it's going to take me a LONG time to do the entire house. I'm taking a very slow and steady approach so I can fit it into my regular life and not be overwhelmed by it. The moving question is just one of several I ask. I'm not really focused on the future aspect (i.e. will I want to move with this in two years' time) but rather on the general feeling (i.e. if I were moving, is this important enough to take with me). Hope that clarifies things!

[@HannahRainbow88]

Yep, Cas (Clutterbug) was kicking herself for not getting her final declutter&packing done in good time BEFORE her recent move, bless her. Totally agree that there's no time like the present to get cracking on decluttering down to only things you use and/or treasure. Yes it can be like peeling an onion one layer at a time, but that's preferable to the cramming and panicking last minute, for most people.

[@valeriekravette787]

I think I'm moving in a year, and I am working WAY ahead. It's important I don't feel rushed making decisions to let go. I am just finishing emptying a 5x15 storage space left over from a previous move (as well as making the first pass in my apartment,) and it has taken me about six months.