Living Room Organizing | Minimalist Monday

[@Defiantsnow]

I have been following you for years and love all the changes. I remember your room with all the pink. You have taught me so much about not needing to have everything. Love your minimalist approach and the white and airy looks amazing.

[@judifoster8]

Defiantsnow Good to know there are years worth of KZbin for me to watch!

[@flecksofluxe]

Since my school days, I've been in love with egypt too, mesopotamia, and archeology... I always wanted to be the person dusting fossils in the ground, uncovering ancient structures and cities, dealing with artifacts...love everything like that!!!

[@carollove8752]

I love how hubby is just as enthusiastic with your projects. My hubby doesn’t care what I do with the house. Just holler if I need help. 😂😂

[@tammieprintupakaemaarukah5348]

Carol Love Hubby is interested in her success....more subscribers more $$$$$.

[@carollove8752]

Tammie Printup Thats actually not true and I personally take offense to your statement. He has always been this way from day one even before her channel got big. He always supported her and enjoyed all her projects as much as we did. Did you see how excited he was when she picked up her chair from world market? That’s genuine love and support that money can’t buy. If you’re new to her channel it would serve you well to watch some of her older videos. For some reason your comment almost made me cry. It stung. Smh.

[@cactusbound]

Mine too 😂

[@jessikamouchet8046]

@@tammieprintupakaemaarukah5348 That's so mean and bitter.

[@Defiantsnow]

@@jessikamouchet8046 I totally agree. She could not have been following both of them for years. Both of them totally support one another, and always have.

[@WillinePierre]

I love how your husband is in more of your videos and how he is actually engaging and involved. And I like this style where you make us, the viewers, feel like we are in the room with you giving you input too, lol 😊. In the past your style was very instructional (which I still love), but I like this "come spend a day w/ me" style you're doing.

[@oneimaginarygirl5]

I love watching you guys dragging furniture around while I’m enjoying this video on the couch with a cup of coffee! 😃

[@jackandlill]

I would turn the rug horizontally and put part of it under the front legs of the sofa.....jmho......it would make the space look more cohesive! Nice video Christine. Always enjoy your content. Thanks ♥

[@tonyd9455]

If you turn the rug, it would cut the room in half. Leaving it the way it is, it elongates the room and opens it up.

[@blossomsandbundles]

You definitely have one of the coziest minimalist houses. The natural elements is probably what does it. 💕

[@briannamarie2659]

So nice, I had to comment twice! Great job guys! What a world of difference by some easy changes. Just moving the couch was like WOW!

[@carollove8752]

When moved to this house this was how they had it first and I was sad when they changed it. Glad they realized this arrangement is better!

[@babyroses12]

@@carollove8752 that does it, getting 2 fake plants tomorrow.🌴🌱

[@charlitavisado4103]

Put some small plants on wall shelves to add green background on white walls. All your plants aka pets looks healthy (so dark green) seems they’re all happy. 👍🏻😊

[@margocontor6171]

Beautiful guys, your style and colours are so chilled and serene , just looks sooooo calm and relaxing thank you for sharing .

[@LeannsAdventures]

You are so adorable when you saw the dead bug. Lol You always motivate me to keep a clean organized home. ❤️

[@tiffmckee268587]

I heard a story that a woman in arizona bought a big cactus for her house brought it home and kept hearing a humming noise a day or two later it got louder and the cactus exploded and hundreds of baby trantulas scattered every where

[@Kay-zn2yk]

That's terrifying 😨

[@e.c.8951]

I love your calm voice and genuine honesty. Watching your videos is like a breath of fresh air.

[@foreverlearning2]

so sweet of michael to make that little triangle gem holder shelf for you!

[@Shonaleereiss]

Thanks to watching your channel for so many years, I have redecorated and downsized my home....started gardening focusing on succulents but with other flowers too and started eating healthier...lol. Thanks so much for taking the time to share. Watching from Idaho.....blessings 💜

[@3Kitais]

Thanks for clarifying the meaning of minimalist Monday’s - makes sense. I, like countless others, do enjoy your videos. Thanks again.

[@ollerpops]

You can spray paint the ceiling fan white, the landlord wouldn’t even notice that you painted it. That way it would “disappear”

[@Tinkatat84]

I love how well you two work together, it's so cute. Your demeanor is so relaxed in this video...I like seeing you this comfortable 🖤

[@aeminasian]

Beautiful! Like a breath of fresh air. I love it.

[@farjanafaruk4362]

You are a beautiful woman Christine. I always wait for your videos. They are so wonderful and brings inner peace

[@staceykersting705]

Love the redo! I'm with you on the minimizing....keep what u love. The rocks are gorgeous. I'm in a state of constant decluttering.. clearing a donation bag each week. At the same time, I'm a plant hoarder...works for ME!

[@morganharris4176]

I’d be very interested in learning more about how you find estates sales and your tips on that topic!!

[@Yvonneb_]

I agree it was amazing how much space developed. It looks lovely. It really does x

[@onerottndog]

I love that both of you participate.

[@MysCathy]

I’ve been watching u for years n we still have the same aesthetic. Beautiful space as usual. ❤️

[@pennyduncan5980]

Enjoy your videos! Michael is such a sweet sport about moving things to and fro.

[@JazzyBabe56]

Gorgeous!! love your style and love how your hubby is included in everything you both do... ♥

[@leighalexandra7899]

Great plants, furniture layout and overall vibe. Have you experimented with a little bit of color? Perhaps pale green cushions on the large sofa to go with the beautiful plants? I would love to see a video on using color in a minimalist way.

[@prudencecampbell3075]

I love the after. Opens up the space.

[@faeriespook4138]

For suggestions I would be interested in seeing Tuscon. I like the hiking and shopping videos you have done previously

[@amethystrain2513]

I second this!

[@JaeMarie2008]

I just absolutely love how you incorporate natural elements into your home! Its beautiful and looks so comfy! 💕😍

[@Lisa-vf7tf]

RIP Mr. Cricket! That must’ve been the noisy cricket you mentioned a few videos back 😀

[@thenotsolittlethingsthenot5102]

Lisa I had the exact thing in my mind 😅

[@susannovak8263]

Stunning rearrangement! Very calm and relaxing. I’m not sure if this would work or not with traffic flow, but if you turn the rug 90° to go across the room, it might make the room look a little bit wider.

[@daisiecole7736]

I didn't know you're obsessed with ancient Egypt! Me, too! My best friend and I have always loved ancient Egyptian everything. In middle school we told each other we'd do an Egypt trip someday.

[@olinemy]

I learned with the pilea that the more light, the more leggy they get. The leaves are smaller and they tend to curve. East windows are better or if it's in a bright room, not to close to the window. Btw, room looks very nice.

[@AlineSantos-lo9ec]

Beautiful, I love the white look with the greens

[@mog-gyveroneill2500]

I'm not sure if you've done one, but a video showing how to plant the off shoot babies, or rooted buds, and propagate them would be fantastic!

[@fortunatos4323]

Love your natural hair color looks better this way 👍

[@The_core_living]

I call my plants my kids... Started with one now have about 7😊... Love your channel...

[@lisadawson2652]

I just love both of u thank u for these very easy to follow videos the way u explain things is always right on point for me I have a full house and a in home childcare business and ur organization tips helps me in soooooo many ways thank u 🥰

[@lindadagley8280]

Beauitful...so nice your hubby helps...very nice!!

[@xaiuon]

I love the new look.. I love the white pot color. The plants are beautiful!! I like the minimalism idea.

[@MichelleScarberry]

How do you recommend cleaning multi-faceted gems when they get dusty? So many nooks and crannies

[@ivelissetorres9084]

I love the way you have the sofa before. to me it looks so calming the other way

[@rachelr5049]

New to your channel and I just love your content and soothing personality. I am binging your videos for inspiration. I just wanted to say sometimes landlords will let your replace lights and ceiling fans if they consider the new one you pick an upgraded style. Lights in rentals tend to be outdated so usually landlords are amenable. Just something to consider if they really bother you. Have a great day! 🤗

[@gracem5200]

Happy to see you guy's back, you two are great as a team, Love, G

[@judifoster8]

New subscriber, here. I'm not sure how I found you, but I'm glad I did. Like you, I love Amanda at Planterina. You are both very real, have content that appeals to me immensely. You both have voices that I like...that might sound crazy, but if I am going to listen while I work, it is a requirement for me. Your sense of humor.....love it. I am trying to get rid of stuff and I like your approach. MC is so extreme that it stresses me out. I am surrounded by growing things, as are you. Thank you for being there and thank myself for finding you. You and Amanda are my top favorites.

[@janetschaeffer2871]

Love it. So clean and calm

[@tyrenasmith80]

Love the set up for your living room. I like the idea of being a minimalist, it's living stress-free.

[@zeninme7980]

Would love to see you paint! I hope you do. Also I love how you care for your place and your attention to detail. Your choices are perfect and it's obvious how grateful and thankful you are. Nothing but a beautiful life you've created. Love how you realize you can have it all and feel so complete with just minimal life choices. Lesson learned and less is more. It's so soothing and everything has a beautiful story that means much to you. That's a grateful heart!! ❤

[@janinepotts2583]

Can’t wait for the diy project

[@CobraDove1111]

The basket should be on the bottom shelf.....argh my OCD!

[@anaferguson5135]

So relaxing, beautiful and tranquil! TYFS!

[@bluecollarlit]

I enjoyed this video. Real nice. I love that you're considering taking up painting. Great idea! You are so visual. If you find that you like doing it, I believe you will make some beautiful and interesting pictures.

[@debbievidal9536]

Much better layout. The settee was an amazing find. I'd love a white one but I have 3 dogs and I don't think I'd be able to keep it clean. I would buff the rug up to the settee, I don't like the gap. Maybe put it the other way round and add a smaller rug near the fireplace area

[@faithhope1684]

I would’ve use the copper small square table for your coffee table you needed some sort of accent there and it would’ve been perfect but still keeping with balance of everything

[@chrisi8605]

Switch the triangle to the top shelf and the "heavy" and ammonite and basket to the bottom..

[@thgemini69]

Love the arrangement. Everything is so open and airy. Plants are awesome. Wish I had a green thumb like you💜

[@TheBokorok]

Very cool!! Love your style!

[@puzzlecanes]

You should just replace the light fixtures and ceiling fan and put it back when you move. Maybe your landlord would actually pay to have them updated. One can dream right. ;-)

[@lolleesparklez1285]

I much prefer how you have the loungeroom now looks .p.s I definitely agree first things i would change too are fan light and floor🥰🥰🥰

[@709sunshine]

Love your aesthetic! I can relate very much with you’re minimalist style of white and clean and airy as my home is much the same. One thing I noticed from your dining room vid and this one is there seems to be some wallistis happening .. everything seems to be pushed up against all the walls. I can understand when there’s minimal options for furniture layout but floating furniture away fr walls would make it seem more put together and a little more warm. Also rug placement is key here .. try rotating and if you can place the front legs of sofa on rug to anchor your furniture and define that area if not just rotating it should be fine as right now rug just floating out there. I’m not trying to be rude at all .. these are simply just suggestions and I’m a firm believer in to each their own. As always love your vibe ❤️

[@yaa6164]

Such a beautiful space! 💆🏻‍♀️

[@cocoblac]

Love the new layout which emulates bohemian, natural, calming and tranquility... superb....

[@Kay-zn2yk]

Wow, huge difference. I love it so much! You've got me hooked on baskets. Lol I absolutely adore the one you helped me get at the estate sale. I grew up admiring Egypt and ancient history because my mom went to Egypt when she was younger so I love it too!

[@willothewispl]

The coloring you use makes it calming and serene. I am trying to do some things with my place to calm it down. Make it more relaxing. To feel calm and cozy especially with the fall and winter coming.

[@sheentheexplorer3859]

So clean, simple and beautiful

[@raykate]

i think michael forgot he was on camera when he did that little junk adjustment in the beginning. 😂

[@beatriceserrano7208]

Ur hubby is so sweet. He helps u. Mine wouldn't dare.

[@sunderland1981]

So calm and relaxing! Just love it 😍

[@annekemahabeer5130]

So sweet of your husband to help you 😘

[@mysticshining]

Nice video Christine, love the little bug dance hehe... who hasn't done some form of that?! Lol I really enjoyed this video, it had a touch of quirkiness that made me laugh a few times, and the living room looks beautiful. I totally get what you mean about minimalism and how you use the word. I personally don't take the word so seriously, I get what you mean. Have a great day! Xox

[@annekemahabeer5130]

Stunning Stunning!!!! Just what I needed in my life. Beautiful room and ideas. I struggle with minimalism. I have so many nicknacks and cant throw it out.

[@audschaeffer3135]

Me earlie too. Like the couch set up. You could move couch forward a bit to have access to back wall and shelves.

[@beckyfrazier1491]

love Minimalist Mondays. If you could give any tips on pairing down ones' belongings where should one begin? where did you guys begin? Thanks for all the ideas. Much peace to you both.

[@alexav11]

Please have Michael do a video on how to make that beautiful crystal shelf/holder!

[@utakcaline444]

one more time, this transformation is just amazing! kisses from France

[@OceanPlantsLove]

great 'makeover'. loved the afters!! looks soo good!

[@brianalucinda4102]

A pothos would look nice on shelf

[@tiffmckee268587]

Looks a lot better

[@mymetro4676]

The camel is gorgeous. I need one of those in my life.

[@skylilly1]

It's always nice to change things around. Looks way more roomy.

[@deborahholt5780]

A very pleasant video!

[@annikaarnkvist6359]

Thank you Christine for akk your inspiring videos ,, you have a very beautiful home .. I also like to have white at home .😊❤❤👌

[@charb6407]

Looks good but I would use a different coffee table.. perhaps the copper one you moved out of the room

[@avakaty9720]

I like the sofa the other way how you had it , as it opened up the shelfing, Where you had the sofa seem's like wasted space. If you put the 2 plants either end of the sofa , was wondering if you would get more light in from the side windows.Love watching the Minialist mondays.

[@nightowl4121]

Hope to see you guys getting your own home soon and than spruce it up to your taste and lifestyle.

[@Shopgirl2731]

Love the look, I wish I could be more minimalist. So light and airy and white is my fav color

[@DelightfulStaging]

Hey Christine, I've been following you for a awhile now, you're such an awesome lady, love that you put the sofa back, looks nice

[@dinaoreilly9483]

Love the new Minimalist Monday's....you are sooo en point sweetheart...one does not need to follow ridiculously demanding, austere or ascetic rules to be a minimalist....I, too, follow the principles, love the order, balance and LESS is more approach but I do not live with 4 white walls, 2 pairs of knickers and a fork for heaven's sake - my husband would give me a serious hairy eye ball look if I did - he is used to my antics but that would be a bit much...LOL...loving your home and how you have both evolved INTO it since you moved 18 months ago....gosh time flies doesn't it honey...big hugs....loving having you back consistently now....hugs to Michael...I still wear and love my Firebird necklace..Hugs

[@joannecpenner]

What about pulling the couch out from the wall a couple of feet and put big floor plants.

[@chrisi8605]

Yesss like overhanging palm trees!

[@chrisi8605]

And a string of mini bulb fairy lights

[@manarmanar7958]

chris j if this u call me , I know you like to see Egypt so if you like I offer you place to stay in Egypt,Cairo for free for one month 10 to 20 min from everything u like to see.

[@thriftythrifter1166]

Love it all! ❤️

[@r.lindley428]

It looks great! Thank you for your positive example!

[@Alicia-ig7cv]

I wish you could help me with my open concept combo living room, kitchen and dining room because you do a great job!

[@nikkibonbon1600]

I knew you guys were in the southwest and thought maybe Arizona. I was born in tucson. Lived there till i was 12. I live on the north east now. I miss arizona.

[@kristyksiazek817]

So Pretty and so Calming! Love your Home :)

[@Sashas-mom]

Stunning!

[@taracat7141]

You once made your bathroom look like a spa, which I loved... Maybe you could do the same to this bathroom in Arizona? 🙏

[@janinepotts2583]

Love these videos

[@ashleneleanor]

I know you’re going to paint the pot white for the new plant in the dining area but you should trim the lower hanging leaves as well. I think it would really clean up the plant and flow with the space more:)