the ultimate second-hand home tour // showing you around my eco maximalist home

[@AJ-zr5ls]

Love that you’re showing that sustainable does not have to mean minimalist! Your apartment has such personality!

[@Gittemary]

sustainability is a method and strategy, it’s not an aesthetic 🙏🌿

[@HninsiiDea]

These are the reason why I love her and her videos.

[@Anna_ForFutureAdventures]

This is what I love about buying your stuff secondhand. Everything has its own story and it's like a treasure collection. You talk about your flat with so much love, you could never do that by saying "oh yeah I just got everything from Ikea" ...

[@KarasmaticTV]

I miss room tours like these, where you talk through it and show all the Nik knacks. Feels like old KZbin 😊😊

[@Mimulus2717]

@karasmaticTV do you know about the channel Homeworthy? It's people giving home tours just like this, talking about their design inspo, favorite pieces, etc.

[@Dittygirl89]

I really loved how REAL your space is. You have THINGS. Like, honestly, most of us do. The fact that you care about thrifting them, getting them secondhand, etc. makes the whole zero waste thing so achievable. We also go to charity shops, both for giving away what we don't need any more and for finding the items that could serve us, I thrift my clothes (or clothes swap with friends), but especially with kids: a minimalistic zero waste lifestyle feels impossible. And I would love to make our home into an apartment that has at least as much personality as yours :) You are a true inspiration!

[@leakrull9272]

Tip for the out-of-control tote bag collection: thrift shops want to give their customers a good experience as much as any other store, so I once walked down with that big collection of plastic bags most people have and they were very appreciative. The same probably goes for tote bags, if it’s gotten to be way too many for you 😊

[@Gittemary]

Yes, this! I often do this as well, and they also seem so surprised when I don’t want my totes 😅

[@PaladinDansesGirlfriend]

I do this with hangers - my local tailor loves them!

[@kerry0411]

Definitely dont apologise for having your news articles, book on display. Theyre wonderful achievements that should be recongised, celebrated and cherished. I have a huge frame of the proofs of my cook book on the wall at home where I do my corporate job... it helps to remind me that Im more than just a monthly wage 😂

[@Gittemary]

♥️♥️

[@marijeb278]

as someone who, likes interesting objects, but is a bit afraid of clutter, I really appreciate how the overall look of your room is not that overwhelming. ps: congrats on your BF's PhD! I know from experience how arduous those final steps of completing your thesis can be, so good on him. And the best compliment as a partner is to show interest in their work. Just start with all the "discussion" chapters if the method-sections are too dry. The discussion is where it gets interesting usually ;)

[@NinaLN100]

i just moved to a new apartment in Odense, and the bathroom didnt come with storage under the sink. I found the must beautiful dresser, she was white, but i striped her down and covered her with gold the placed she was damaged. She fits the bathroom under the sink as if that's where she was meant to be with her natural wood and im i love with that dresser. It brings so much class and soul to a new apartment building. :)

[@suefoulkes2755]

Love you and your beautiful Home!! I have 99% Thrifted and handmade everything, including rugs, pillows, paintings (mostly mine) dishes, and gobs and gobs of jars with food and spices! You are simply an amazing version of my younger self! I am 72 now and I still love thrift shops and finding treasures to grace my walls and life. I also feel that preowned things have the energy of the previous owners and giving them a place in my home gives them a little honour after someone else has tossed them aside. I do hope that someday some of my treasures continued to be handed down to someone else to appreciate. For all the reasons we feather our nests with these beloved items, helping by recycling is one of the best!

[@lilred312benett6]

I needed this video as a sign to make my display my cheeky items that I have collected over the years. No longer do I need to worry about the sensitive eyes of babes. I love your collections.

[@ChayKerroumy]

I love your vibes ❤❤ We are completely the opposite and I love that. I am hyper energetic because of my ADHD so I need the min not to overstimulate my brain. If I spend a couple of hours in your house, I will stick to the roof and penetrate the building roof and hang up to the moon while singing la vida loca to all denmark 😂😂😂😂😂

[@lesanimaux4416]

That is a wild picture you painted and it's very funny

[@faithkelly396]

one of my favorite jar storage hacks is to save all of the gel silica and other desiccants that i get in packages and then i throw a packet into a jar or other dry storage and it helps prevent clumping

[@Gittemary]

That is an excellent idea 😍

[@xxTheLocketxx]

Thrifting is my favorite pastime- it feels like treasure hunting and you’ll have something in your home that no one else has - especially with influencing everyone’s homes seem to look the same…it’s so refreshing to have a collection of different time periods and cultures, even if it’s just a tchotchke or a kitchen tool ❤

[@gildahobbs8829]

What is a tchotchke? :)

[@sustainfem]

@@gildahobbs8829 A knickknack or trinket.

[@gildahobbs8829]

@@sustainfem thanks!

[@thinkingbout]

I had this video safed in my watch later playlist for the last 5 months and am glad you posted about it today so that I could finally watch it. :) I love how much character your home has and even if I'm not a maximalist myself I would definetly enjoy staying there for a visit, because it looks like a lived in curated and cozy home ❤ Thanks for sharing your personal space with us :)

[@LittleRedTeaCake]

One of the things I love about my kiddos being older now, is not needing to put everything up high! They understand some things are breakable and are not little tornadoes anymore. I recently thrifted two really neat candle holders; they are made to hold tapers, but the space is big enough to hold bigger ones, they're so neat and pretty and I'm so glad to finally really decorate. Love the bathroom. Cheeky and wonderful.

[@bayleewhite9488]

I think the tote bag problem happens in certain circles. My tote bags look horrible. Most are stained and have holes. I have contemplated buying some. I have been given two tote bags in the last two years. I also haven’t been to any eco events in the last two years!

[@icaro_andstuff]

I love all the self reference stuff that you have, the pictures, the magazines, really inspiring ❤

[@Gittemary]

Thank you ✨

[@marijeb278]

agree! nothing wrong with being proud of your accomplishments!

[@enidan_]

I love your home! So inspiring and unique. Your pride and happiness in your home really show in this video

[@Gittemary]

Aw you 🥹🩷

[@helener9858]

I love the cosyness and how everything add up to tell something about you, very inspiring. Thank you for sharing your space

[@Foundlilly11]

Haaa, just finished this video with a tea, I saved the tea for now because I knew you uploaded :) I really love the liveliness of your home, because with a lot of tours of living spaces I usually think 'where are all your trinkets and STUFF?!" It's really fun to see your bathroom, because of the huge candle holder.

[@hannahm3126]

I am obsessed with your home!! I loooove the green vibes and the bathroom. A lot of my art and decor was from my grandparents and I love how mismatched it feels with my style. I've only just started to get into antique shopping and buying second hand stuff for homes. Can't wait to make it more homely without buying new.

[@jillbeans1573]

Thanks for the tour. Things I really appreciated; The play house table❤ The leopard❤ And that view❤❤❤

[@Gittemary]

Thank youuu 🙏

[@ecologist_to_be]

Your home looks lovely. 🙂 It is nice to see a home with so much character.

[@-justi-6280]

I love your little heirloom lizard on the bedroom wall! I want a little guy climbing in my room 😄🦎💚

[@micivalantincic8227]

Such a cosy vibe. It feels like a true home. Not like some peoples houses that look like a set. I'd love to sent you one of my paitings- I had an era where I only painted carrots and I feel like that would fit in well. (I am not an artist, just a hobby). Thank you for this video. Such good vibes.

[@trekkie-cat]

I'm a minimalist and really enjoyed this video. Maximalist style so tastefully done! 💖

[@Gittemary]

This means A LOT 🥹

[@Cindy-by3ho]

Your earrings are gorgeous!!! The brass candle holder in the bathroom is exquisite!

[@Gittemary]

Thank you 😍

[@trisnaekowiyatnikawaii3860]

I like your choice of style, because sustainability can be combined with anything, not just minimalism. Although I consider myself one of them. I also appreciate your love of family heirlooms or heritage with its own history. It touches me deeply. Thank you for sharing your lovely apartment and charming personality.

[@merlinsowl9458]

Hi wish you lived in US! I’d have you over and have you take some goodies! Its soooo nice to see a young person appreciate the thrift goodies👍❤️ you’ve done a wonderful job making it warm and represent you ! Thanks for sharing 🤗🌹

[@Gittemary]

Thank you ☀️

[@ForTheLoveOfMusicals]

I personally don’t mind getting totebags because I don’t get that many and I’m always the friend who brought tote bags and while I get most of them back, I lose them at about the same rate as I get them this way

[@MMHay16]

Your home is SO gorgeous! I love the way you've arranged all your art so intentionally. it fits like puzzle pieces! I'm so impressed!

[@Gittemary]

Thank you so much 🥹

[@MsNatalija86]

Your place is absolutely gorgeous 😍 ❤ I love that more and more people are talking about buying second-hand items! Your place is so unique it's fabulous ❤

[@marthapenguin5463]

Very beautiful 🩷🩷 love how everything has a little story

[@Gittemary]

everything ✨✨✨

[@tatianaharrison8573]

Just discovered you on youtube! Great wall of art. I have similar ones all around the house. Also love the boudoir photo.

[@veronicacolleoni2727]

Your house brings me joy ❤ beautiful

[@stellar783]

your home looks like a museum 😍

[@Gittemary]

That was the vibe I was going for 😍

[@kathleen6288]

I LOVE your mom’s art work! Thanks for the tour…that was fun!

[@autumnraine3209]

I love seeing other people who collect animal skulls and specimens but also advocate for living animals! I’ve been told it is very hypocritical of me, but the majority of the specimens I have were found in nature after death or were thrifted long after they were originally obtained

[@Gittemary]

It’s always fascinated me, I absolutely think that you can advocate for animal welfare and rights while also owning something like this that’s +40 years old ☺️

[@changjinius1499]

I feel like that's even better because you're still showing the animal love even so long after their death

[@creationslandscapedesigns]

As a minimalist I really enjoyed watching this. I love seeing how others decorate. Also, I am an artist and would love to send you somethings.

[@Gittemary]

Thank you 😍👌 omg, that’s so nice! My email is on my website, feel free to contact me, I don’t have a PO box, but I do have an office address 🩷

[@creationslandscapedesigns]

@@Gittemary Good morning, kindly check your email. thanks

[@ExLibris-Alys]

I love having rugs everywhere too, even in the kitchen the same as you. Your home is lovely, thanks for inviting me in 💛💐

[@ChasingTravelAdventure]

I remember when you 1st moved it!!! Awesome cozy home!

[@Ashthegrey]

My partner recently asked me if I had any tote bags to spare and I lit up because... OF COURSE I DO! lol 😆 I need to reject totes at events aswell.

[@wannabe535]

I sincerely love your quirky style. There is always more interesting stuff to discover in your home. 😍

[@sinkintostillness]

Love the plate holder as part of your office/craft area. You have inspired me to look out for one as a great (sustainable) storage solution above a desk!

[@lpanayi6954]

I love everything about this! ❤ I share your taste to a large degree, I feel.

[@vivimaria7243]

So cozy! And very cohesive, aesthetic.

[@icaro_andstuff]

Oh the bathroom!!! What a good theme!!!

[@Gittemary]

It is pure joy at this point 🥹

[@bailee6206]

i am so in love with your beautiful home! the bathroom is just too good❤️

[@ellent33]

I love your house! It's really cozy and really has your personality displayed! I adored all the gallery walls, how do you set them up? I find mine kind of look messy sometimes, while yours look very cool.

[@Gittemary]

I kinda wing it 🥲 sorry that’s so unhelpful 😅 but in the one of the last living alone videos, I show how I made it

[@loenietune]

I think I have the same computer screen for my work and I also got it secondhand! I love little coincidences like that 😁 This was a super cool video!

[@Gittemary]

I got it from my neighbour, who also got it second hand, it has had quite a life 😂

[@Angie-cm4si]

Thank You so much for this off to the charity shops with a tape measure....we always do reconditioned tech ❤your home finds

[@olenarafalska559]

I am absolutely in love with your tiger poster. Could you please share where did you meet it?

[@geocave]

Hej Gittemary :D jeg fant din kanal mange år siden.. fulgte deg meget et stykke tid.. blev veganer, men kom meg ikke lengere . Jeg har flyttet meget og har haft svært ved å etablere en zero waste livstill. Men tusen takk for at spreder budskapet. Har planer med dette forår bli meget mere bæredygtig. Masser af krammer herfra

[@sunarixeli4229]

I looove valorising your home filled with amazing thrift finds, I hope you fell in love again with your home while making this video! Very nice aesthetic as well!

[@indianne9781]

I loved what you said about trying to be zero waste in a world not designed for it (I paraphrased). Someone once suggested bringing your own containers when grocery shopping. I inquired at my local (US) bougie grocery store (Whole Foods). They looked at me like I had grown a third eyeball. Very disappointing.

[@merel8915]

Love this! I love styling my home myself and this is so niiiice because I think you are equally as good at this as I am hihi ^^ Also: you look like you are really happy which is great to see :)

[@jschwederslp]

Celebrate yourself! Successful women need to be highlighted!

[@nobody4911]

BEAUTIFUL apartment!! it must be a real joy living there

[@nataliawineland34]

I am so bad at home decorating so I love seeing your place!

[@Gittemary]

We all have to start somewhere 🩷

[@rochelle2758]

Loved this tour! And I keep trying to peek behind your living room plant to see your mom's sweet snail whom we met in another video :) Can you say again the name of the artist who did the kiss painting in your hallway?

[@rachelhagen9176]

you have a beautiful cozy home, I absolutely love it

[@Gittemary]

Thank you!

[@yayw00pamy]

Hi Gittemary, thanks so much for the home tour! Not sure if anyone has asked already - how did you go about thrifting all your picture frames? There are so many and it must be hard to find frames the right size? Thanks!

[@baidykle1]

Could you share some info (if you know more) about your glass coffee table in the living room? Everytime I see it in you videos, I admire it.

[@yesrachael2153]

I love your place, you're such an inspiration 👼😌

[@Gittemary]

Thank you 🥹

[@PaladinDansesGirlfriend]

I dig your bathroom - I saw on a previous video you had a cylinder with a green cross/plus on it. Was that a vintage first aid kit? I’ve been looking online but can’t find it.

[@lesanimaux4416]

I have a similar, yet less maximalist vibe. I love your style, although it would be too crowded for me personally. I have mobility issues and need more open space to move around, I would break the coffee table immediately and I thrive best in less visual clutter. But again, I love love the vibe! It's like a museum. Also, I need to know about the skull. Is it real? Where did you get it? Does it need to pay rent?

[@mireiasala11]

I consider myself a minimalist, but I love your apartment 😍

[@ozok17]

06:56 is that in the style of Rothko?!

[@estellec5340]

Are bulk store not common in Denmark? 120km? I can find bulk stores even in rural areas.

[@kalayaanlinus]

heyy gitte marie i have a question: what is your way of using bandage / plasters or else in case of emergency? love your channel =D

[@Unbustelito]

lol are those nunchuks!? Love your apt!

[@Gittemary]

they are indeed 😎

[@nikkifangaiuiha6081]

Hello loooooove what you did to your apartment lm a 💯 thrifta too an when I was scrolling threw utube an saw your vlog lm interested for sure in anything of thrifting, So l love what you have done to your apartment thanks for showing this vlog 😊 ❤❤

[@Denise-uc4ws]

your eyes is so beautifull i love your second hand lifestyle!

[@juleso9797]

New subscriber here, love your apartment you really have created a beautiful home made with love!, also jeg lærer Dansk…wish me luck 😉🇬🇧

[@ultravioletcatastrophe]

i'm jealous of the bathroom (the tom of finland poster most of all)

[@pamelliott578]

I love the moon picture that your mom did above your bed. Does she sell them

[@יעלמנצור-ע9ה]

Wow i love this home❤

[@Gittemary]

Thank you 🌿🌿

[@SerenityMaeRasch]

Hii! I absolutely adore your videos and as an 18-year-old going to college and learning how to live sustainably your content is extremely helpful. You mentioned that you were small when comparing yourself to your table and, I'm sorry if this is a strange question, but how tall are you?

[@lucydaisy146]

Lovely ❤thank you for sharing ❤️🌹

[@Szynszula]

Very good video! I am usually not a fan of this series, but this one was special, it was not overcrowded with data, it was mostly thought and feelings towards botox. And I agree with every single Word you said. I also thought of die Young before you age is the only way to not look Old one day before you said it :D botox to me just look horribly and the idea of putting toxin in my body just to dont have lines on forehead is just insane

[@Cathy-kk6lo]

Your space is so cool!

[@Gittemary]

Thank you!

[@lovism6590]

Thanks for the video. Whose scull is it?

[@georgelynch2114]

I don’t need 20 totes bags! 2 or 3 will more than do! I complete an embroidery design then cover the logos on some tote bags so they are cute! I typically try to complete a design that a friend or family member might like, then see if they’d like or use the tote. I’ve got friends that send me photos of them going to school or shopping with their tote bags. I’m not super artsy, but it’s better than a Kroger logo 😂 Also great scraps for mending clothes imo

[@mariedavison3707]

Thank you for sharing. Loved the apartment tour

[@neta565]

Love your apartment❤Just wondering why you spell your name two different ways? Gittemarie and Gittemary?

[@Gittemary]

Gittemarie is my actual name, gittemary has just been my username on social media for years ☺️

[@neta565]

@Gittemary aha I see 👍

[@iratakeuchi3031]

I also have a second hand Samsung Serif tv. I love it

[@iratakeuchi3031]

Also I’m working on a woodcut of menstrual cups

[@Gittemary]

Omg twinning

[@ahooka2727]

I love it aesthetically ! (However couldn't live myself in a place with sooo many nik knacs to dust and clean :D)

[@rebeccavalenti7384]

I'm really trying to get my bed situation just like yours

[@vilkenstrutzutzutz]

This whole video I’ve been like “yeah that’s just like me, my stuff is 99,9% thrifted and we have extremely similar taste”, than you got to your bookshelf and I just started laughing! I also have the same anatomy dude and a Bulbashrine 😆

[@vilkenstrutzutzutz]

I feel like we live in the same apartment, I’ve also collected art for years and years, I have a lot of paintings and prints my parents made etc

[@vilkenstrutzutzutz]

Sjovt nok er der også flere ting du viser jeg også har fra genbrugeren… hjernen bland andet. ..og der switchede jeg til dansk 😅

[@caoakley2157]

Lovely apartment and very you - which every home should be. Enjoy.

[@gaelleg3148]

Love this ! Sorry you may already have spoken abour it but what is the problem with old glass ?

[@rikkemeek1506]

Lead

[@194californiagirl]

The ass pillows kill me 😂 that is such a vibe

[@Gittemary]

My favourite purchase of all time 😂

[@burcinerkan9121]

love love love 🍦😍

[@lauracanna2201]

There is nothing cringe with keeping magazines or newspapers where you feature in. I would do the same. Nothing wrong with being proud of yourself and holding memories ❤

[@lynhenderson7168]

Love! 💚

[@verenamartini8695]

Very Gittemary, I love it !!

[@Gittemary]

peak Gittemary 😎🙏

[@ivaneteroark710]

Where is the leopard from? In my opinion the most beautiful animal, xo

[@Gittemary]

It’s vintage, I found it on a Danish second hand platform. I wanted one for ages, so I often searched for ceramic tigers, leopards etc until I found this one 😍

[@Clarice-w6x]

Love your home🌻

[@Dex_A-u5k]

yo your mom is crazy talented

[@Gittemary]

🫶❤️

[@pamandseth]

I love it, Love It, LOVE IT!