☘️ How To Declutter Collections - Easy Decluttering Tips For Taming Collections, Declutter Challenge

[@locleen]

I like to think of shops as museums. Beautiful stuff that can’t go home.

[@HowToGYST]

I like to think of them as my personal warehouses that store all my stuff. Ha ha.

[@rockthevote398]

Lol - me too. I say the phrase 'the world is my museum' when I see something I admire then I set it back on the shop shelf (or wherever). It gives me a deeper appreciation-an appreciation for the items AND for the world that allows me to enjoy the items.

[@HowToGYST]

@@rockthevote398 Love that!

[@nedf8668]

Of all your videos this one is the best for me. If there was a fire, I wouldn't grab any of my Star Wars collection. I'd grab my cats, phone and hard drive. I think it's time to let it all go. :)

[@nnid786]

My brother reminded me about mental cost not physical cost. This is my mantra atm. It's working so far. Great channel x thanku 👍😊❤🥰

[@claireholland3789]

I've been downsizing my vast collection of crafting books, magazines and equipment. Hardly used it in the last few years. Sold more than I thought I would, was struggling at first but seeing the money starting to roll in has really given me the push I needed. 💷👍🏻

[@karenshaffer1511]

I've only just recently found you and I really love your channel! A couple of things came to mind on this topic. The first is a gem I picked up watching a design contest program. One of the designers got bumped during one assignment where she put too much 'stuff' in her room. She said something I've always thought about since - "You have to say 'no' to the good so you can say 'yes' to the BEST." I think that could apply to decluttering a collection as well...keep the best pieces of it and, as you said, let them shine! The other is about trying to stem the tide. I went into a friend's house one time and in the front room she had a beautiful curio cabinet full of small pig figurines. I said, "Wow, you really like pigs!" and she said that she USED to like them a long time ago and had a few, but now everyone thinks that is still her 'thing' so they keep gifting them to her - even though it's no longer an interest for her. Gotta get others to understand! The final thing is about inheriting someone else's collection. My grandmother loved and collected a LOT of turquoise jewelry in her life and she used most of it - fine for her. But in dealing with it after she had passed on, we took pictures of it all and then let the family members take turns picking out their own favorites so we all got a bit of it, but not all of it. I will be looking at more of your videos! :-)

[@mkweber9615]

Back in my younger motherhood phase, I was talking to a finance teacher about trying to budget and save with kids to feed. I was talking about going through the ads and cutting out coupons. The teacher said, "Start by stopping going through the ads." They were right because I would see so many things I hadn't known I 'needed' before I saw the ad. That and NOT going to the shops are two of the best'decluttering/money saving tips I've ever gotten! Thanks for today's video! You rock, Laura

[@trishtraynor]

You are a bold girl ! What will happen if I don't have every gauge of crochet hook ?? No, I've never crocheted anything in my life, only little skull caps when I was a hippy in the 1960s. 🙋😘

[@HowToGYST]

Only one way to find out. ;)

[@karenwear9090]

Thanks for the great laugh, and the memory!

[@carolinesandford4439]

Sepia tinted drawing on Kraft paper - lovely brown pens!

[@juliet3868]

The concept of 'standout and fillers' is really helpful... thank you ❤

[@roguejewels]

I like brown pens, they make lovely skin tones and also the Earth to draw growing flowers emerging from and wood for ships and tables and coffee and tea

[@melissahoneybee8493]

Alli Tripp gotta say that’s a fair thing.

[@roguejewels]

@@melissahoneybee8493 this is actually my first comment on you tube 😅I never had motivation to comment before, Heh. Gotta love me some browns

[@stinaljungstrom8691]

Photos and a collection that is fun as a hobby is the hardest things to declutter.

[@annyg1757]

I used that approach of looking not buying with donuts at the shop. Would just stare at them a bit & pretend I was eating them. 😜

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

Thank you. Yes, I love brown pens.

[@SundaysChild1966]

Flea markets, second-hand shops, antique shoppes, collectible places .. sigh .. so, I go in looking for the items that friends love - Friendly Village dishware for one, sunflowers for another. If I find some, and it's the old style Friendly Village or sunflowers that aren't toooo gaudy, I feel that RUSH of happy, that THRILL of the chase, that WOOHOO .. I buy it, package it up and GIFT it. Then I get yet ANOTHER heart-warming moment when the recipient opens it up. .. and I feel ALL better.

[@shegoeslightly]

Oh no, what if they're decluttering too though? 95% of my gifts get donated unfortunately... Just not my taste 😬 or I have too many things to begin with!

[@briankito1655]

The advice at 3:20 hit me hard. Thanks for putting this advice into words!

[@AmandaJYoungs]

"Love me a leaf". You crack me up, Laura. So happy I discovered this channel. You're a really good influence, LOL!

[@katrina3560]

Recently purged notebooks, a shoebox full of pens and all but 3 of my purses/bags. Once the ball got rollin' I'm looking for the 5 min, every day to purge ALL the things. Books are an issue. Both mine and my children's. Going to TRY and purge some this weekend🤞🏻

[@JEBavido]

I laughed at your reference to brown pens, since I love them. To each her own! I have to listen to your videos while looking away pretty often because your bright green accessories hurt my eyes. But I won’t let it stop me learning from you!

[@HowToGYST]

Oh? What bright green accessories are you referring to?

[@JEBavido]

How to Get Your Shit Together , haha! Notebooks, dresses, all that very green or lime green stuff that pops into every session. The yellow dinosaur, cups, toys, etc. are also hard on me. But I know it’s just me. Enjoy your bright life, and I’ll be taking notes with a brown pen on cream colored paper. Lol!

[@OleanderStarr]

This makes me so happy I didn’t fall into that Beanie Baby craze...tho u do have a major pen problem.

[@rockthevote398]

I always find it interesting that folks don't 'do the math'. That is, they don't consider the value of the space being used for storing items vs the value of the item. I was chatting with the manager of a storage facility once and we both had a laugh at how much folks pay to store stuff that would cost a tenth the money to purchase the items again if they did ever need it.

[@meretriciousinsolent]

It's because of the emotion they attach to things. There's always more to it than monetary value.

[@marthasalter405]

My difficulty is the beautiful art that I see. No, I dont have to own all the beautiful things but art, sculpture, music all deserve our $ support. Finding a balance there can be difficult.

[@HowToGYST]

You could still buy them but then donate to an organisation or gift them to friends and family. Best of both worlds. =)

[@sandralantau7395]

I'm a book collector and it was SUCH a light bulb moment for me when I finally realised that I did not need to keep every single book this author ever wrote.

[@HowToGYST]

Isn't it interesting how we all have this unwillingness to split up a collection? But it rarely makes sense to keep every single thing in it.

[@carolinewhitaker1114]

Your best video yet (and I’ve watched them all!!).

[@gingerdad127]

I loved your daughter analogy!!! hahahahahaha

[@farahdyer-steel3877]

I collect paper bags... I didn’t realise that until I discovered my ‘stash’ in the spare wardrobe. Any paper bag will do really but paper or string handles really make my heart flutter 😂

[@purplesky001]

OMG, i love your t-shirt!

[@HowToGYST]

Thanks! I went back and forth about it for a while but, in the end, couldn't leave it behind. ;)

[@rebeccamyers805]

I’m in the middle of purging my craft room!! I’m keeping my yarn my fabric a candle making kit soap bomb kit and my needlepoint. Still have a ton of crap but it feels a lot better!!

[@HowToGYST]

Wuhoo! Well done! You'll enjoy what's left all the more now.

[@madamkiwi1094]

Wow you gave lots of clothes, but you do have a nice wardrobe to keep them all

[@Hazel_Fox22]

Hahahaha! I'll take all the unwanted brown pens!

[@WithLoveFeli]

Ok this video is still in my watchlist so still need to watch it, BUT I WANT THAT SHIRT! Do you want to share where you got it? I'm trying to wear more stuff I actually like instead of what seems like others want me to wear :)

[@HowToGYST]

Bought it in Walmart about a year ago.

[@Luesium]

I'm so excited for tomorrow's video!!! I was just looking up ways to organize my photos and digit junk. I can't wait!!!❤️♥️❤️

[@HowToGYST]

Oh, you're in for a treat! It's a good one, even if I do say so myself. Ha ha.

[@obragg1]

Yes to brown pens! Lol

[@Harlequin19]

I did this last year with Lego Minifigures. I had 70+ from blind bags and managed to whittle the collection down to 18. Some of it was really easy to do because I had a lot of duplicates. I put the purged ones on a stall at our annual gala and they sold out in less than an hour. Now those 18 I kept (include Jack Skellington, Harley Quinn, Dr Jekyll/Mr Hyde, Elsa and Lady Liberty) are in their own display frame and they look great.

[@georginasmith441]

all this makes sense until I see an owl shaped money box - then I have to have it

[@gailfreese3849]

Great video. I'm not a big go out and shop person, but I do get very influenced to buy online when I watch KZbin decorating videos. I automatically click on their links to buy the same stuff. I'm trying to get better watching videos that have meaning and to not watch those videos that showcase items on my wish list. Videos are so deceiving.

[@breg9476]

brown pen lover here! it's like sepia... ;)

[@itoshiibaka8267]

Hoping to find some tips to help my husband. He collects quite a few categories of things...

[@itoshiibaka8267]

I'm trying to get him to lose the broken ones and the boxes for anything in less than mint condition.

[@sandyseibelhager7131]

I’ve never really used the brown pen until this year. So many of my planner sticker kits for fall have orange and brown that I actually did use the brown this week

[@janetj3072]

Can't say I ever specifically use a brown pen, but I just had a dream about using one. That is so weird.

[@JohnNathanShopper]

I really needed this

[@cecilievenasengebraten5253]

I’m one of your psycho followers as well. 👋🤣 I love brown ink in my bronze/brown fountain pen. 😍

[@SybilNix]

“Are DVDs a thing anymore?” While I’m trying to declutter my VHS collection

[@Ferret209]

The main thing to consider is 6:51

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

While decluttering, my Gold Pixie Dust spilled! You’re Irish, do I will leave it at that for now.

[@SundaysChild1966]

LOL .. ohhhh noooo ...

[@HowToGYST]

😉☘

[@amara560]

I have a collection of postcards that I have collected in over 10 years. Lately I haven't really been enjoying sending or receiving them as much. But I have had multiple slumps over the years... It's hard to know if I will want to pick it back up again.

[@HowToGYST]

That's understandable, particularly with how topsy turvy the world is right now. I'd say to whittle them down a little if you can. And then give yourself a deadline. If you don't pull out of your slump by X date (going on past experience of how long a slump usually lasts), then you can re-evaluate. =)

[@amara560]

@@HowToGYST Thank you for the personal advice! Those are some great ideas :)

[@tanyakryder9660]

I guess I'm a psycho...LOL I love me a brown pen. ;)

[@meretriciousinsolent]

My fantasy self has had 3 allotments over the years. Totally made it a part of my identity. I still love a well tended allotment... but I'm not the woman to have one. At least not in this stage of life!! Massive weight off when I gave it up

[@shegoeslightly]

For me it's fancy baby clothing... What if I have more kids, not being able to break a set, any advice anyone? I'm still stuck, even after watching this! 🙈

[@blondia269]

What’s the point to have made all this free space in our home if we are not keeping our dearest collections...

[@HowToGYST]

It's not about the special collections, it's about the ones that are taking over. The ones that you actually WANT to get under control. =)

[@micheletopolosek8408]

I think she means keeping the best of the best! Decluttering is about ridding of things not serving you, functionally or aesthetically. If it serves you well, then by all means, keep it! 😊💛

[@blondia269]

Michele Topolosek I don’t think real collectionneurs have your definition about their passion... :)

[@micheletopolosek8408]

@@blondia269 never heard that term. I learned a new vocabulary word. I love Coke/Coca Cola items. I collected dinnerware; playing cards; bottles; pencils; phone; wagon made out of old Coke crates; glassware; magnets; postcards; metal signs; puzzles; table runner; cloth napkins; thermometers; clocks. You get the idea. And had a couple of moves with my Coke collection. I would thin out each move. And even today, I just use what I like in the collection, or proudly display my nicer pieces.

[@breg9476]

brown pen lover here! it's like sepia... ;)