Organizing My Friend’s Kitchen & 🤫 THROWING AWAY EXCESS (while she’s not here)

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[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Can we all agree that these kitchen drawers are so dreamy? ...and what do we think would work well in all the jar inserts?

[@lindagerace4110]

With labeling, the jars could hold spices, flour, corn starch, etc. Don't see graduated measuring spoons in the drawers. Would not put the plastic cutlery next to the detergent pods.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

why not put plastic covered cutlery next to detergent pods? just curious?

[@jennyjenkins877]

The jars don't seem very airtight and putting any kind of spices or powders in them could become quite messy. I think your original plan for elastics and spare change and that sort of thing was a better idea.

[@lindagerace4110]

@@SpaceMakerMethod The detergent could deposit on the plastic covers. When you pick up the utensils, you transfer the detergent to your hands and then to the utensils. You would then risk ingesting the detergent.

[@TH-pb4ux]

The lids aren't transparent so if the jars don't contain something that Eunice uses on daily basis she will just never look inside and forget their existence! You should definitely label the top of the lids! Maybe salt and sugar would make sense.

[@merrivideo]

I take the cutlery from delivery to my workplace. It gets used fairly quickly. I also try to avoid getting it in the first place. Some restaurants let you opt out of them in their app. I always opt out when I make my orders in the restaurant (to go) because I hardly ask for delivery.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Using them at work is such a great idea. Someone always forgets cutlery for lunch.

[@DipityS]

I do love the tetris game with each space - try and sort - try and sort - move and sort - then suddenly perfection or close enough!

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

That's pretty much how it goes :)

[@candylove1234]

Eunice is so lucky to have you around to help her! ❤

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

💛

[@toocooltobeold]

Candy would go nicely in the jars. 😂 ❤

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

That would be so cute!

[@wellhello1603]

You can donate all that single use cutlery instead of trashing it, since it’s fully usable still. I’m sure some shelters can make a good use out of it.

[@Genauish]

If she could she would. What’s easy in some cities and countries is not always as easy in others.

[@jennyjenkins877]

I took a bunch to work because who hasn't forgotten to pack their own flatware from time to time?

[@wellhello1603]

@@Genauish​​⁠​​⁠I never said it’s easy everywhere, I just gave a suggestion since not everyone knows that you can donate things like single use cutlery. No need to be so defensive over nothing. Also from what I know they live in Seoul - a humongous city and a capital, which I’m sure has a lot of options to donate to. But even if they were from a smaller city, as I said it’s never too bad to mention and educate others just in case someone doesn’t know. You can’t assume everyone knows about everything.

[@Genauish]

@@wellhello1603 why is your comment educational and mine defensive? Both are facts. It is possible to donate cutlery and in some cities and countries it’s easier than others.

[@annasachkova3020]

Thanks, I've published before adds about single-use cutlery on a resell/donate platform, and a lady took a whole bag - she uses them at workplace, but publishing requires effort and energy, which I rarely have. So you gave me the idea to ask a homeless centre whether they have the use for single-use cutlery - that would be a less of an effort for me, yet it has never occurred to me myself. @@wellhello1603

[@roarmaus]

For the canisters: 3 most-used tea bags? What's going to be on that counter. If it's something that has bits that could go in them..

[@Jen39x]

Loose tea as well

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

I didn't even think of tea. I LOVE THAT.

[@fianorian]

I am in love with those kitchen drawer inserts...also rather envious, as my kitchen has just ONE drawer. (That's what you get when you rent.)

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Haha I so feel you on this. And yes, I loveeeee those drawers. Some of the best I've seen. Def taking notes on this brand for our future kitchen.

[@mcs2292]

It's so soothing to me to watch you organize! What beautiful drawers! I hope that you can help her maintain your organization!

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

From what I've seen she has been maintaining!

[@shirleybowland8926]

I prefer the washing liquid and sponges under the sink , I am trying to organise my home slowly very hard decluttering but it’s becoming easier as I go along. Your videos are a great inspiration 😊

[@kathybell4878]

You give me such calm and I love it. Those containers are not functional for a kitchen I don't think? I'd want them in an office space for clips, rubber bands etc. Too big for spices. Too small for sugar and flour. You know she won't stay on top of refilling with coffee. Maybe use them in a bathroom?

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

They're so interesting to me (the jars). It's a European brand and they came with the drawers. Someone else mentioned tea and I thought that was genius for htem.

[@sharonmakowsky172]

Hi, April! Love those drawers in the kitchen. I wish I could redesign mine like that. If I had my wish I would wish the whole kitchen was made up of drawers instead of cupboards. Too hard to reach the backs of them. Drawers would be easier. Great job. Hope all is well. Hugs to you and a special one for Izzy!🎄🥰💜

[@Jen39x]

I think a lot of new and remodeled kitchens are replacing lower cabinets with drawers. I was trying to figure out why American cabinets were ever built like that anyway as some old kitchens (before built in cabinets) actually had bureaus in them. The only thing I can think of is the Hoosier cabinets from about 1890 - 1920’s had lower cabinets.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

I'm so with yoU! These drawers were designed so well. They're so functional for the space. Some of the best I've seen.

[@3TXSisters]

I love Eunice and missed seeing her! Love her kitchen and all the drawers. I have pull-out shelves behind cabinet doors, but think large drawers may be more convenient. Although, the shelves are adjustable and that's been convenient, too. It's difficult to design a kitchen. You're doing a great job organizing. It'll be so much easier to keep the kitchen clean and organized with your plan. I agree with Eunice about keeping the counters empty. It's much easier to keep clean and tidy. Hope she'll make an appearance in the next video. Take care, Linda 🦋

[@roarmaus]

I have several protein/collagen/greens powders for shakes. The canisters could provide quick, elegant access and just tuck away the main larger canisters as refills. You would want to keep dessicant packs in them. Or, if smaller powder canisters fit the holes, use the pretty glass ones for something else.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Oh that's a clever solution for them.

[@sandyjohnson5111]

I had a friend who helped move me. She was an extreme minimalist. She emptied a drawer that had undeveloped film rolls and threw them away. So I lost many moments of my daughter life caught on camera.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Oh no, that's awful. I think there are definitely limits to what you should and shouldn't throw away without permission. What I do for questionable items that seem like trash, but I'm not sure about is collect them in a box and give them to the family at the end to sort out and make the final call for themselves.

[@corazondepuas]

OMG your friend more than a minimalist is a rude person 😬

[@tessaeaton2442]

Another satisfying job done, well done 👍

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Thanks Tessa!

[@silviaalessi577]

My god this is soooo satisfying!! In the jars I would put spices as you said, or small bits and bobs such as ties, clips, bottle caps…

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

I think the spices would be so pretty in them!

[@GameChanger597]

I cannot tell you how much I absolutely LOVE the jazz in the background. As a young woman, it's great to finally see someone my age that actually likes it enough to use it❤🌝🌆🎷

[@josephdaly2015]

Omg those drawers, yes I have envy. Sorted the two drawers at the same time was genius 👏 Great ideas from different people about the plastic cutlery - work, car, shelters etc. I’m looking forward to next video. They are so blessed with this kitchen. I love the idea of having the counters clear. Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇‍♀️👏👍💪🙏💐

[@mindys1198]

I no longer keep plastic cutlery, it just takes up space but I do keep a few in my car

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

That sounds like a smart idea, it's def a space taker

[@porcelina956]

Such a big kitchen for an apartment. We have an old house so constant struggle with storage that and the drawer tracks keep breaking.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Oh I feel ya! That's how we feel in my mom's 80s house. Cabinets have definitely improved over the past decades.

[@middlelle]

I started following Eunice and one of her videos is in front of the kitchen. I kept thinking that I know who organized it.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

That is awesome!

[@rebeccacartier153]

I would keep candy and cookies in the jar inserts… like pretend like I’m cooking, but really eating snacks…

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

bahahahahahaha

[@rebeccacartier153]

@@SpaceMakerMethod I feel like Eunice would agree with me. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@wellhello1603]

That’s so funny! I hate cooking but now thinking if I do that too, will I be able to trick myself to cook more 🤔🤣

[@charleekimball6551]

This 3 part series was the best. I learned more in these 3 videos, than all your other videos put together. Thanks!!!!

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

I'm happy to hear that!

[@Jen39x]

What about salt in the canisters?

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

I love that idea. I'm a salt lover... imagine all the infused ones you could add

[@marijkevandeneijnden8971]

you can make f.e. carebags for the homeless and use the cutlery in it😘

[@judyshallstrom415]

I drop all that takeout packaged plastic to a homeless sheltrr. Ditto for the salt and pepper etc pachages. I always ask the vendor not to include utensils, but they don't seem to beable to not throw them in the package.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Great idea! I totally agree... I wish they would just not include them and make you request them. They seem so unnecessary and it could save the business moeny too.

[@Nat073]

If you remove the plastic film from the plastic utensils it saves a little bit of space.

[@potsylvania]

Nice drawers but … all those take out cutlery? All the ones that are still wrapped could be put in a clear gallon zip lock and donated. Even if she never acquired any more, is she going to use the ones she has up in her lifetime? I think you and I both know the answer to that one.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

haha, well it will be up to her to make that call. for now I thought it was a good compromise.

[@merrivideo]

Eunice is a visual organizer. Not sure if this organization will truly help as she expects it. Having everything in drawers and close doors seems counter intuitive. I believe everyone can get organized, and this can look different for everyone.

[@moongirl8807]

Also yes she's busy and did some stuff herself, but if you don't do a lot of decluttering, you won't get used to it. April's mum for example is now decluttering all on her own bc she gets it now. Eunice should seriously consider her shopping habits, but also take the clutterbug quiz. I don't think April knows about it but it would help greatly, especially here where you can see that they just stuff everything away. Just bc April put it in a nice container now doesn't mean the problem is solved. And that doesn't even account for Eunice's partner, whether you follow clutterbug or not you have to admit that him maybe having a different organisation style is gonna throw everything off too.

[@merrivideo]

@@moongirl8807 Exactly. Thank you for including all those points.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Hey guys, these drawers came with the apartment, as did the drawer inserts. Her request was that she wants to keep as many things behind closed cabinets/drawers as possible in this house, so that's what I'm doing. This is her organization style request. To have everything out would go against her wishes AND would stress her the F out (as we've identified with her). I think it's a little unfair to criticize her for the disorderly drawers. They just moved and things were all thrown about. Yes, it would have been better if she was here to declutter, but she wasn't. It is what it is, but I was still able to organize what she had and I don't think there was any clutter left. Sure there were duplicates of things, but that's normal for everyone after first rounds of decluttering. It will take her time to use all these up and and now that she knows where they are she won't accidentally buy duplicates. Slowly with time, her stock will change, but this takes time and patience. Lastly, this video was filmed from our declutter earlier in the year, it wasn't a new film. That's not your fault for not knowing that..it's mine because I've taken so long to get these videos up and I apologize for that. :) With that said, it may appear to you like her kitchen has gotten out of control again when in reality this was just after moving. And now it's been many months since filming and it appears that she has been keeping things organized. (yay!) Unlearning and learning new behaviors in your house takes time. It's also scary to allow someone in your home to let them film all of your darkest, messiest secrets and then show them to thousands of people. Without people being brave enough to show that bad parts, there would be no content for you to watch. I hope that everyone can keep that in mind when watching and be more encouraging to those brave enough to share their clutter with us and encourage them to keep going.

[@merrivideo]

@@SpaceMakerMethod Sorry to Eunice if my comment made her feel attacked. I sincerely don't judge her not anyone for being "messy" (I put it in quotes because whenever we do anything, we move things around, so is normal to have things out of its place for certain periods of time). Life is though and we aren't taught about organization or life management, so it can be hard for many if not most of us. As another commenter mentioned, I believe she would benefit a lot by learning about her organization style. From what I've seen in other rooms where she has made major improvement, she seems to thrive with visual resources.

[@wellhello1603]

@@merrivideoI somewhat agree with this thread, I can see both sides. I do think she doesn’t know her organization style as from all the videos I’ve seen she struggles with putting things back and using things if they’re not visible, therefore not existing. While she thinks organized means all tucked away, so it looks nice and clean.. I was 10000% the same way, I never put my shit back and don’t remember what I have. And although i decluttered most of my stuff, my things would never end up where they came from and always pile on countertops, tables, chairs etc. This year I realized it’s because I need things visible and soooo easily accessible, it changed my whole life. I now opt for open shelving more and only keep items that are visibly beautiful to my eye, that I can display, in very small quantities, because I hate visible clutter. But I need to see it to know I have it. Ofc not everything can be out in the open: for cabinets and wardrobe I only put things into transparent boxes/organizers, no lids, no stacking, no folding, and never put items behind another items in rows, as my brain won’t register there’s something in the back, as well as I’ll be too lazy to put anything back there. It needs to be easily grabbed and thrown back. If I would need to shuffle, stack, reach, it’s not gonna work, only 1 step rule works. I notice I don’t tend to buy as much and remember clearer what I have since I discovered this. When I want something, it’s easier to say no to myself when I see something cute that I don’t need, because I instantly remember how I would hate to have clutter in the open sight and that better get new parfume or a mug after I free up that space. But I also agree with April, she does exactly what her “client”/friend wished for. It’s not fair to do what she wants in someone else’s house. In the end I do think it would be worthy to talk about this and figure out if it will be easier to stick to cleaning habits if things would be more easily accessible and if visible organizing style would suit their family better. If not, then it’s her house - her choice!

[@lindaroyal8161]

Yes, throw away all the take out plastic ware, hardly anyone every uses them, but for some reason.....we all think we should save them.

[@dianaellul9345]

Nearly all of that made me happy but the way the cutlery is sitting in the drawer spaces makes me want to tear my hair out.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

I don't know why cutlery in drawers would make you want to pull your hair out? That's pretty standard for kitchen drawers and that's how these were meant to be organized. The dividers are built into the drawers.

[@Brigitte_Cantin]

I know you've been busy with your big priject, but ive missed you 😢 😊😘💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@LeaSonnenscheinTrier]

Did you watch the last Video with her mom, I think one or two weeks ago? I enjoyed it a lot!

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

I should finally be back to regular videos and I'm so excited! Thank you for missing the posts 😘 I missed you guys too!

[@Connie-ts1dv]

I love watching but she has too much and is so messy. Seems to be pointless to keep doing her spaces over and over knowing they won't be maintained.

[@SpaceMakerMethod]

Keep in mind that this is only the 2nd pass through the kitchen. Using your extras takes time.

[@wellhello1603]

It’s okay, people need time to rethink their habits and be able to battle them.. Rewiring your brain is not an easy task, it’s normal that it would take 5-10 years to slowly transition. Imagine your doctor says you can’t walk the way you do anymore and need to teach yourself to walk backwards from now on, you build that habit and muscle, while your brain will fight you because it feels unnatural. Also people relapse from time to time, I have decluttered my life to perfection and was never into shopping, but lately depression threw me out of the loop and I have to rebuild that habit again, very few people can keep their places maintained at all times. And although I’ve been minimal for a long time, beings messy is usually the main problem, not the amount! Some people are amazingly tidy having houses full of collections and stuff, others can struggle with only 20 items to look after, so trying to battle both hoarding tendencies/overconsumption and not being able to keep things in tact is a long journey, so no need to be judgmental.

[@chriswadsworth7387]

Why would you keep all that plastic ware? She obviously doesn’t use it. Take it to work.