Stop using Pinterest for Organizing!!

[@tamaraglazerman3502]

I love your realistic approach to organizing. Even when you're sick you're a pleasure to watch. Thank you for all you do and I hope you feel better soon.

[@OrganizeCreateDecorate]

I'm so sorry you've been sick, Norrine. Praying for a speedy recovery. We'll be here when you get back. Just take care of yourself.

[@katherinerichardson1767]

Praying for your improved health. Rest and don't hurry back because we can wait for you to heal. Your good health is more important than helping us right now. We can always look up old Crafty videos to get inspired. Thanks for today.

[@msims5016]

Please don’t push yourself…too easy to become a “longhauler” (people who have effects waaay after the initial infection…they do not know what causes it) let yourself heal as long as it takes. We WILL be here praying for you! Barb, Michigan.🙏🏽

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

xoxoxox Thank you, my friend.

[@kathryncooper4001]

For me, the beauty of anything is in its utility, not just its appearance, so we're of like mind in that respect. I start spring housecleaning in January, moving from room-to-room in sequence. I refine the appearance and organization a little more each year, so to be honest, my cabinets and closets will probably never remain unaltered from year-to-year. This year, when I start on the bathroom, I'll replace all the storage boxes with prettier (all homemade) containers. For small things I have discovered that empty oxy-clean containers make marvelous storage, especially for tight spaces -- they conceal everything nicely, they're compact and stackable, easy to paint, decorate, and label. I'm always happy to store things attractively AND keep plastic out of the landfill. Hope you're feeling 100% soon!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I love that!!!!!! I am always happy to hear someone upcycling a container - you're right! Why let them go to a landfill if they can provide a useful function AND save you money?!?! Great job, Kathryn!

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

I agree with you on this subject! One time I bought a slack hanger; there were 4 rods on the one hanger, to hang 4 slacks at a time. I bought it because I saw on Pinterest that someone had taken all their rolls of ribbon and organized them by slipping them onto the rods. This turned out to be a bad idea. I could only "cut" the ribbon! If I needed to take the whole roll off, I would have to take off EVERY roll of ribbon on the rod to get to the ribbon I wanted. It was the same way when the roll was finished; I had to take off every roll to get to the empty roll. It was actually more time consuming than if I had just tossed the ribbon into a box with the rest of my ribbon rolls.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I made that mistake with ribbon too... I put it on a dowel. Then I realized I hate messing with it! now my ribbon sits in a gutter and is super easy to get to! :D

[@cherylschultz3220]

I can say with certainty, nothing in my home is Pinterest worthy!😂. However, all the areas where I have purged and organized, are neat and functional! This is what I've been working on since the pandemic started, following your videos. I only took three breaks for hospital stays, only one Covid related. Norrine, don't push yourself! We're not going anywhere, and it does take a while to get back all your strength and energy.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Way to go on organizing your home!!!!!!

[@gayemarianesfox2405]

You’re so right about Pinterest or magazines. Most of it is not the reality of our lives. I’m glad you’re back!

[@craftyhobbit7623]

I follow a few accounts in Instagram and sometimes I get the impression that organizing things the way they do is just an excuse to buy more stuff. It's great to have things looking nice, but it's got to be affordable too so do all the containers help if you end up spending a lot of money to do it? You also have to consider if you need the items that you already have when you are organizing things - get rid of things if you /really/ do not need them and have too much, or if they are old and tatty, but keep them if they are still in good condition and you need them. If you want things that match, wait until what you currently have is so tatty that they have become unusable and buy stuff that matches then.

[@wordscrafter]

I MUCH prefer a real reveal over a staged one. Those are like the home remodels that designers post. Sure, the pics are from a real home, but they're taken before the kids and pets and work and school things are reintroduced to the space. I need to see how someone stores all the everyday junk that gets used and needs to be easily and quickly located. I appreciate that you did a REAL reveal. And it turned out pretty fantastic!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you!! :D

[@heatherwatkins9218]

I hope you feel better soon. I too have been fighting something for the past two weeks and just two days ago finally felt like I've turned a corner. I am really enjoying your thoughtful approach to organization.

[@theannamueller]

i actually do have same towels, it makes my bathroom look so much more coherent and calmer. i absolutely despise wire baskets, since they scratch the surface when pulled and pushed like a drawer and things get stuck. they cannot be repurposed for all items and i personally cant't stand how they feel.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I appreciate hearing that! It makes sense - I've just not been in a home that has all the same towels yet! I love the look of wire baskets - but you are right, they are surface killers! Thanks for the feedback, Anna! :D

[@KimberlyInSoCal310]

Hope you feel back to 100% real soon Norrine and am so sorry to hear you've been sick. Please take care of yourself! I too really need to organize my linen closet, but I have the opposite problem to you - my closet is rather deep and it makes using all the space hard because stuff in the back and on the top shelves gets lost in the black hole of space because it's impossible to reach without a ladder even though I'm on the taller side. I really do need to go out and get bins to corral all my stuff, because the only way I'd be able to access it all is to bin it so I can pull it out to see what I have, and also to avoid the knocking everything else over issue. Also must sort through all the towels and sheets I have and donate about 1/2 of it!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

YES! Bins will really help you. And don't feel like you need to fill those back spaces, if you don't need to!!!!

[@elizatgilbert]

Love this! "Form follows function"

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yes! Thank you!

[@ljcmsw]

I laughed out loud when you got to all the stuff for injuries. I can sooooo relate. Also, all I can think is that men designed these linen cabinets. A folded towels won't fit on mine. It's so annoying. Good for you for getting it done! I'm motivated now. :)

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yeah - what does it say when I have more medical braces than towels?!?!?! Yikes!

[@NavymomProud]

Great video. Nothing in my house is Pinterest worthy but it is basically functional. I love your common sense approach. Please rest and take your time. I spent 5 days in the hospital last summer with “that thing.” The hardest part of recovery was the fatigue. Give yourself the grace of time.

[@denisehenderson4875]

Bless your heart. I’ve been watching your videos -LOVING your videos - for almost a year now and this is my first time to comment. You stepped right on my buttons when pointing out that so many of those things look merchandised; not like a real home with real organization. It’s everywhere! Crafts…kitchens, (who only has teal and pink craft tools and supplies, or has 12 bottles of ketchup in their pantry and keeps all the red stuff together?) When I need help with the mess, that help needs to be geared toward the kind of practical, real-life issues in my house - not geared toward some fake “influencer” looking for hits, not looking out for me. Bless your sweet heart and get well soon. You’ll be in my prayers.

[@cherylschultz3220]

All the red stuff together! LOL

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Cheryl - LOL Yes... likes with likes, right??

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you Denise! So happy to have you with me for so long. I yell at my screen all of the time for that... as well as other things!!!! LOL I'd love to have a giant home with too much storage space - but, alas... I have a tiny home and do my best to love what I have and keep it super frugal while I'm at it.

[@MsOhsusanna]

Small home. Small closets. Everything has to be functional not pretty. And my family doesn't do containers with lids. Great video

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks for watching!

[@D_Parks]

Recently a big KZbinr (who I like to watch) turned her front closet into a pantry. When it was revealed, she had a Pinterest pantry with maybe three baskets per shelf and tons of empty shelving. I was so disappointed. Norrine, you are the most practical, realist organizer out there!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you..... I try not to yell at the tv while I am watching organizing shows. But I do. LOL It frustrates me too. Especially when they show the $500 haul of containers. I think it's GREAT that they can do that, but most of us can't.

[@D_Parks]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer You don’t know this but your videos helped me organize my craft space for the first time in many many years! I mean really organize! I need to send you my before and after pics. You’ll see your influence and advice thru-out! 🥰

[@kathyphillips9482]

I'm facing the linen closet challenge this week, so your suggestions are MOST appreciated!! Hope you feel better soon! Take care!

[@twyla2575]

It's all an illusion. You always show us the real deal. That's why we love you!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

xoxoxo Thanks, Twyla!

[@olderendirt]

I hope you're feeling better soon. Rest as much as you need to and rest your voice, too. I've noticed the same thing in some before and after pictures of organizing. I imagine the remnants are piled behind the camera to be retrieved later on. Haha! Your closet turned out nice and your helper is adorable. Thanks for all you do and praying you're well soon.

[@beckyh3041]

I REALLY loved this video. You are so honest and helpful. You are also correct. While I love Pinterest, organization, it is not always functional and my family needs functional, easy and organized. Not always pretty but it works for us. Thank you for this awesome video and I hope you feel better soon!

[@janehollingsworth8108]

Do not rush ~ loyal viewers can wait until you are better!

[@angelacole9664]

I feel Pintrest is overwhelming and makes me super anxious. I love the way your pupper was "helping" lol 💜

[@writerlisakaye]

Bright blessings for a swift and complete recovery. Thanks for addressing this issue. So many times I think "this isn't what it's supposed to look like." But then I realize it works for me and that's all that matters.

[@kailaflower3098]

I tend to get caught up with it does look Pinterest worthy when trying to put my house together, so I get it. This video gives hope to continue with what works for me/house organization! Ps. I hope you feel better soon!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I have to keep myself in too!!!! :)

[@nancya4179]

Take the time to get better! You can take a break and focus on giving yourself time to heal. At this time, we all need to be nice to ourselves.

[@dorothykovak4900]

I’m sorry you’ve been sick so long. I truly hope you feel better soon. I can’t believe you’re doing a video even sick. You are amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@Scart340]

Thank you for that honest and practical video. I have never had an abundance of money, but the videos and pictures make you think you need to go buy containers/bins. Even if you go to the Dollar Store, that gets expensive. Your sound advice gave me encouragement. I hope you feel better soon. Take care and get your rest.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You are so welcome!

[@staceyg573]

Sorry you haven’t been feeling well! My household felt with the same thing a couple of weeks ago. Hang in there and feel better!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you - hoping your family is feeling much better now!

[@nancythomas1954]

Oh hon! I was down with a cold and I didn't know you were still sick! Don't push yourself! Lots of rest and liquids ;) Hope you are feeling better soon. I liked this video, it made a lot of sense and your skit was adorable!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you! Hope you are all better!!!!

[@marymistretta5008]

I hope you continue to stay on the mend Norrine. I really appreciate videos like this. I am a newer stay at home wife and I have been feeling badly about myself because my house isn't as "pretty" as others on pinterest and even other KZbin channels even though it is neat and clean.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Oh... I should talk in depth about my stay-at-home-mommy/wife days!!!! I was SO hard on myself! YOU are in control of all expectations - write that down, because you have power over what they are. Make realistic to do lists - and do what you can, WHEN you can.... and adjust as needed. xoxoxox

[@denisejames855]

Real life is what we deal with so real storage ideas are great. I used to be on Pinterest, found it overwhelming. Get well soon.

[@Rubiastraify]

This is very helpful! Yes, I think I can get caught up in buying "pretty containers" without planning ahead as to where they're going to go! LOL I recently discovered that the size "extra small" moving box at a big box store was the perfect fit for an area that I need to organize. Cover it up contact paper, and it not only looks good, it's functional. Hope you feel better soon! BTW, echinacea (herb) works great for mitigating symptoms for any upper respiratory infection (but I don't know what's making you sick). YMMV.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I love those moving boxes! I use them often - and they do look great covered, don't they??? I had Covid - KZbin is funny with saying it in a video. Today is the first day in 2 weeks I feel almost back to normal. Yay!!

[@9liveslisa]

You have inspired me to tear apart and declutter my linen closet! Thank you! I've been saying to myself "tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow" but tomorrow never comes. I know it will bring me joy when I get this task completed.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

So..... How did it go????

[@9liveslisa]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer It's still a goal on the horizon. I'll get to it eventually and I know I will be so happy.

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

It may take awhile to be over getting tired easily. Just keep taking care of yourself. HUGS

[@dianeboileau2026]

Oh Norrine I sure hope you feel better soon! You actually look better than you probably feel. I know in my head that my linen closet will never look like those on Pinterest......just wishing it did! Lol. Take care of yourself and get lots of rest!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

xoxox Thank you, Diane.

[@MakingItMyOwn]

You are so real! I love this, we have a tendency to play the comparison game and then feel we fall short. We can get organized and save money. Love it! And I am sending you happy healthy vibes!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you so much!

[@gypsysummer4008]

Not to encourage hoarding I've been clearing out 20yrs of stuff. But I have found old sheets are great for making your own sewing patterns instead of forking out for non iron on interfacing then I fold tthe "patterns" into ziplock bags and label for future use.

[@elisevautour6292]

Ginger/lemon tea, always have on hand sunshine. I glad that your health has gotten better since this video was aired. You were in my thoughts and prayers. Rest well. 💜🌞🥭🍵 Don't forget about Eucalyptus in your shower. Helps clear your lungs 💙

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you, my friend. So glad to be feeling better. xooxo

[@kimtreneman-pape6107]

I love “If you give a mouse a cookie “ series too!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Right??? That is 100% how my brain works. ALL OF THE TIME! LOL

[@sonnyandcobi]

Everything you said is spot on. I used to get storage organizing magazines and everything was so pretty. I finally got it into my head that while pretty it just was not practical. I just got through organizing my pantry. It's not perfect but it works for me. I got rid of the storage organization magazines too. I'm working on one cabinet/closet at a time and really looking at what's there and as a single person - what do I really need and how can I best organize it? It's a process that isn't easy or quick but doable if you use your head and not your heart. Rest Norrine and take care of yourself. Best wishes and prayers for you and your family.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I agree!!!! I've wanted to do reactions to watching some of those organizing shows - but I try to live with the, "if you don't have something nice to say...." rule. LOL But I would like to do one someday to point out how much they hide about the process and end result!!!!

[@rachelburgener819]

Hello Norrine: so good to see you!!! Take your time, I’ve known some who say it takes forever or at least that’s what they say it feels like😟 Awesome information today; I’ve thought to myself exactly what you stated 🤔. ❤️😀

[@oricle81]

Thanks for all the hints and tips! Great ideas. Hope you feel better soon!

[@toodymouse]

Get better soon! And thank you for being real about organizing.

[@cseedbead8180]

So funny but so real when I am procrastinating I toss and turn. You are so.. right, function first, pretty cute second. But I respond to what I see first which is pretty. That's why I hate shopping.......haaheee. Thank you for this perspective. I love your channel. Blessings. 😍

[@gypsybelle4757]

Love your practical view on Pinterest vs Real Life. Balance! So good to see you. Keep taking care of yourself!

[@kathleenwestfall5140]

Please take care of yourself. I went through "IT" and it was just lingering, almost felt like bad allergies. I started taking Alergia D & it really helped. Was very tired & sleeping a lot but fortunately I'm retired & was able to rest & recover. Hugs & blessings and please take care of yourself. 💞🦋

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I'll check into that - thanks, Kathleen! xoxoxo

[@minikraut]

Oh So True!! In the example "spa" shelf, you couldn't even get to one of those two towels without moving the plant first ... 🤣

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

LOL So true!!!

[@user-mv9tt4st9k]

Oh my goodness, I have a closet like that. It is in my pass through (1913 house) and is hard to find bins for (I cope with small baskets and drawer organizers). I loved the Pinterest comparisons, especially since I am not into Pinterest. 😀

[@ljenkins7317]

Thank you! Someone finally said it!! So many of those B/A’s aren’t realistic at all! I thought I was crazy, trying to match the same items in each picture! I LOVE your style and all of your content.!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you!!!!

[@claudiarose4139]

First of all, I am SO sorry that you're feeling so poorly. I really hope it eases up on you very soon so (selfishly) we can have you back! And you deserve to be well and happy! Now, about those Pinterest photos...you are so right that they are deceiving! I living in a very tiny apartment run by a housing authority, so not only is it affordable for me (after my life completely fell to pieces) but they do come into our apartments once a year to check on our housekeeping. They look into every closet and complain very loudly when things get too cluttered. So I've gotten rid of tons of things over the past year, consolidated the things I want/need to keep (crafters have major problems with that sometimes!), put a rein on my urges to buy new crafting things and am just doing the best I can with the space I have ("space" makes me laugh because I really have enough room to breathe and that's about it!). Congratulations on your closet! I suspected we would see it in the next video. It's actually nice to see that you have the very same space problems as a lot of us AND the same struggles. That makes me appreciate you even more. Take care of you. We will be here waiting for you when you can get back to us. Thank you for all the inspiration! It really does mean a lot!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you, Claudia!!! Even though I dream of more space sometimes.... I do love my little home. :D

[@lorigalena8330]

Thank you for having a common sense blend of attractiveness and practical function! And the frugality to reuse and repurpose. You are a blessing.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You are so welcome!

[@bonniebaldwin1789]

I'm organizing our second bathroom, with a Grandaughter,in mind. She does have ideas on what she has seen on channels. My goal is to make the room neat,organized and fun.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

That sounds like so much fun!!!!! Hope the two of you get to upcycle a few of the storage items! Great memories AND money saved! :D

[@deaneclark6469]

As always Norrine, I appreciate all of your hard work, creativity, talent, inspiration and ideas for organizing! You are amazing! As always, stay safe, healthy and positive! I hope you feel better real soon! God bless you and your family! 🙏❤🇺🇸😊

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you, Deane. xoxox

[@sandragambill6722]

Thanks so much for this great video! Now I don’t feel overwhelmed about cleaning my linen closet. Hurry and get well!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You got this! :D

[@clarepastore7787]

I sure hope you feel better soon! Please take good care of yourself. This has been a fun video and so practical! I never really noticed that sometimes things in the 'before' photos never make it to the 'afters'! And your dog is the best.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

It's a little sneaky - but maybe they just purged.... a lot! LOL

[@Wendy-WackyWomanCreations]

Hope you feel better soon. Your skit was so cute and ideas very helpful. Motivating me to tackle my closet which is a decent enough size but still a mess. I do use an over the door shoe thing which helps quite a bit for the go-to items,

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

So true! Wall space and doors are great options for additional storage!

[@terryjbrown6953]

I like the Pinterest pantry organization it works for me but for the closets you are definitely right it just does not work just keeping it organized it's just better. I hope he feels better soon Noreen!!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I totally agree!

[@terryjbrown6953]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer Sorry about that last part my text sometimes changes what I write without knowing but I hope you feel better soon!

[@noreenbowen2318]

Glad to see you back, prayers for your continued healing 🙏 God Bless!! ❤

[@anitaharris8687]

Get well soon. And again thanks for sharing your ideas. You are such an inspiration to me. I have been wanting to redo my linen closet as well. It’s 1/4 of the way done, this video has given me ideas for the rest of it😁🙏🙏😁🌹

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Let me know how it goes!

[@carrie3537]

I loved the little skit at the beginning. You are so right about the beautiful spaces that are not functional. They are not reality. Thank you for this video. I hope you are feeling better real soon. love and prayers

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yes! Thank you!

[@jeankarcher2460]

So glad to see you back and on the mend. Hope you're all better soon.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I hope so too! Thanks, Jean!

[@leannemitchem8865]

Woohoo! You did it! You tackled your closet. 😜. It looks great! You are very true to say what you did about Pinterest. Most of those pictures are not reality. I hope you get better soon! Thank you for sharing

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yes! Thank you!

[@lauraholleman3560]

Oh my - I just laughed so hard. I watched your video earlier and about an hour later a video popped up that was all about using Pinterest organizing tips. What timing! I love your practical, useful, and non-shaming perspective. I’m so glad I saw your video first or I would have spent the entire evening trying to figure out how to make my closet look like a magazine spread. Thanks so much for your advice. I hope you begin to feel better soon!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Woohoo!!! Time saving points earned. :D

[@rebeccas9488]

Such great advice. It does get overwhelming when looking at beautiful storage, but you've made me look twice to see how practical it actually is. Also, dog/cat hair is just an added bonus if you are a pet owner!! Oh, I hope you are feeling better soon.

[@bwynn3296]

Oh you poor dear, so sorry u r ill. Remember, you r so lived n we will b here when you are well. Prayers sent . Go to bed or couch n rest rest rest. Love u.

[@richardlynngarst3728]

Such words of wisdom!!! I get frustrated as I see the “organized” when I remember my area is never going to look like the Pinterest picture. - Lynn

[@joycemalone548]

I, too, collect boxes. anything from cereal boxes to boxes from Amazon. I especially love cardboard shoeboxes. My hubby has large feet so those shoe boxes are a delight

[@laurencunningham8281]

Very well said and great closet makeover!

[@almachapman5409]

Get well soon..I love your approach on organizing, no matches matches...

[@terrisommers2620]

I really enjoy your ideas and the way you share these ideas, but you come first…we can wait. Take care of yourself. Start your new year in February.

[@tamrharvey]

Thank you for this video! I want to redo my craft space and I just get overwhelmed by Pinterest.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lynnmangrum7823]

Great tips and highlights! TFS! Take care of yourself, rest. We will see you then💖

[@vickygonzales1341]

I love how you have a task in mind but your fur baby has something else in mind. Doncha just love when you try to scold em but they do something so adorable so u just gotta grab em up and kiss em all over 😆 Please take care of yourself and rest and get better soon. 💕

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I am a total failure at scolding that dang dog - she's just too cute!!! LOL

[@vickygonzales1341]

Lol she really is 🥰

[@LynnsLaunderette]

It’s the same thing when KZbinrs show before and after with their refrigerator reorganizing and pantry redos. Nothing from before and all new clear fridge bins. I think the look is great but those bins are 💰💰💰 and I’d rather spend that money to pay off debt. I’ve used many cardboard boxes with contact paper to achieve the same effect in closets. Works the same. I think my “re use” mentality comes from being raised by the parents who went thru WW2. Loved your video! Hope you feel better soon! Hugs from Lynn In Utah!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I could not agree with you more!!!!! Why would I spend $20 for a clear egg holder, when my eggs already COME in a perfectly sized container?!?!?!?! Those refrigerator re-do's are the hardest for me to watch! I have neither the time nor energy to arrange my cherry tomato's and strawberries each week into a space-hogging clear container. (I get so cranky when I'm sick) LOL

[@LynnsLaunderette]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer I’ve heard that the plastic in those containers are not so good friendly too… I have read that they leak chemicals onto food and why would I risk that? It’s okay to be cranky while sick….Hugs!

[@JessacaRedd]

I loved the video, prayers for speedy recovery and feeling better. Yes functionality! I seriously agree , I want both but more functional.

[@ninacox6865]

Hope you feel better soon. I’m been going through same thing. Lost a dear friend three weeks ago. Her sister is here from Alaska going through her house bee live in Tennessee. I’ve been trying to help her but energy level is minus ten. I can only do about two hours sand feel like I’m going to pass out. So I understand how low energy you are. Glad you finally go your linen cabinet done. I don’t like fancy. I want my functional and easy to find. Hopefully we will Al be better soon and can feel normal. Get lots of rest. God bless

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

OMGosh! Yes!!! That's me right now!!!! I feel fine and start to do something - and then I have to stop and sit! My energy just vanishes in seconds!!!! Really hope you start to feel better soon, Nina!!!! xoxoxo

[@paulabf9065]

Thank you, Norrine. Just what I needed to see! Get well soon and do take care.

[@janehollingsworth8108]

Thank you for being thrifty and realistic!

[@jeaniesutton5563]

I totally agree! Maybe you should take care of yourself. 💜

[@bethcoussou]

I hope you feel better real soon! Take care and rest up as much as necessary. I love this video! I always though some of those Pinterest photos were way too pretty and not realistic. I do love Pinterest for ideas and help on certain things. I think your linen closet looks great and very functional!

[@divasjazz8946]

I redid my linen closet and one important thing you have to do is measure your space and calculate the size of bins you can use , in order to maximize the most use of all space.

[@NancyH25]

Thank you for doing this video! The beautiful “perfect” closets & houses are not functional. I hope you feel better soon. I’m recovering with IT too. It swept through the entire family regardless of our precautions.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thankfully, I am the only one who got it. Hoping your family is back to healthy soon!

[@linedancergal]

Lots of good points there. Can't imagine me wanting to clean out the linen cupboard when I'm sick though. Well done for making this video. I hope you are better soon.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thankfully I did the work part right as I was starting to not feel well.... it was the editing and talking part that was the hardest part to finish. LOL

[@linedancergal]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer editing is a lot more work than most people realise.

[@Engraved_And_UpcycledCreations]

Just watched your video. So glad you're doing better. I too love Pintrest and get very inspired with many DIY ideas...and I like your point of view on being realistic with organization and functionality... yet still have it pleasing to the eye. Take care.

[@brendabrinton2062]

Hope you recover Soon! 🙏 thank you for being real!❤

[@lindabarraza2433]

Get well soon!!! The struggle is real.

[@jml9582]

Feel Better and take care of yourself. Thank you for sharing!! ❤️

[@lindahansen9413]

Here is a feel good hug frome the lady that forget everything.... and YES still sleep on the sofa...😁 but I have made some progress.. But I’ll eventually get there in the end. 😍🤩 🤲🏼💗🌸💕🌸💕🌸💕🌸💕😘😁

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

xoxoxoxo We are sofa sisters.

[@CS-ki5uf]

Exactly! Thank u. Just watched a laundry room makeover where decor items were on shelf above the washer/dryer, while laundry supplies were behind u in a low cabinet across the room. Too much bending & back n forth to machines to add detergent, go back grab bleach, then go back grab softener. It just wasn't practical.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Exactly!! I should film me yelling at the shows I watch sometimes. LOL

[@LynsAlteredArts]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer Yes Noreen film a TikTok reaction video.

[@angelaporch2984]

Wow so sorry that you have been sick. Hope you get better soon. Great video thanks for my dear friend. Take care

[@Cheryl0618]

Darling skit. Excellent advice. Welcome affirmations. YOU are so good for OUR emotional health! And I hope your physical health improves very soon.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I do too. Thanks, Cheryl!

[@judyfarmer2962]

Hope you feel better soon. I’ve been having a headache on and off for two weeks. I’m trying to rework my scrapbook room and having some storage problems. This is a craft room and it doubles as my sleep room.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

That's what I will be doing soon too..... we will have to share ideas! :D

[@tresgib]

💐Thanks for the video. I do agree with Pinterest you get lost in the pretty. Sorry to hear your sick hope you get well soon. 💕

[@kathyhullinger1585]

I do hope you are feeling better soon. You give such sound and practical advice. I will soon be going through my linen closet and this was such good advice. I often feel like giving up because my space never ends up looking beautiful. Now I plan on using the containers I have, rather than trying to spend money on things I don't need.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Woohoo!!!!!!!! I love hearing that.

[@judymeulman8233]

Take care of yourself! We love you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dannusmk1578]

Excellent! You are an inspiration and down to earth. Please take care of yourself. You are worth it. Thank you for sharing you wisdom. Stay healthy.

[@lizhoward9754]

I can’t I agree with you more. Zoning is the only way to go. And bins work beautifully with deep closets or cabinets. It is soooo much easier to pull a box out rather than reaching in and knocking everything over. I keep all my spices in two old cat food can cases. It is so nice just to pull out these two boxes when I am cooking. Usability is key. Take care of yourself and feel better soon!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I agree with the bins and boxes - usability IS key. And it only needs to work for you and your household. :D