I can't find anything in the bedroom! Bedroom DECLUTTER/ORGANIZE

[@sharonwengler3225]

I feel that sometimes it takes a few attempts to get things organized in a way that works for you. Great job Karen!

[@bethstratton3391]

Karen, you did really well with sorting out your cabinets in the bedroom. I think the spaces will come together over time, everything just needs a short period of adjustment where all your things naturally find a space that feels right. I find the bigger the space we have, the more we tend to accumulate, especially because once a pile of stuff accumulates it tends to draw other piles of stuff towards it. Have you thought of putting Robins desk under the window now that space is free? You could then move Robin’s little cabinet to the right hand side, that way you’ll have more space to get into your closet. Cheering on Robin with the bathroom and looking forward to seeing his progress. I do hope your ill family member is feeling better too. Still sending positive thoughts to you all. Take care. 🤗

[@melissahardin204]

So glad you’re finally taking a minute for your own room. It needs to be your safe space where you can grow your sunshine.

[@ThisMainerMom]

Love this! I agree! 🌻

[@paulawhite5157]

The Lord definitely used you in this video. I've prayed for something to motivate me. I had a hospital stay a while back and since then my bedroom is out of control. Thank you for sharing this. I think I just don't want to start because of the mess it will be once I do. I have so much dust, too. There is nothing to do but to do it. It won't start out pretty. Love you, Karen.

[@CynthiaMiller-cc3qj]

I would do my crafting in the basement. My grandma always did. She kept a heater by her table for winter and a fan for summer. Or do your crafting in what used to be the dining since you only use it once in a while. Store your craft supplies in that buffet/sideboard.

[@jennyjenkins877]

I like that you thought to include a Before & After of the kitchen. That really shows the transformation!

[@wonderingsanna]

Hi Karen! I love the light and all the windows in your new bedroom. How about this... All those small furniture you got placed in a row, take ALL of them out, sell them or give them away. Then right a letter to Santa and tell him that you want a nice large/high cupboard with closed doors (a bit similar in size to your closet in the old bedroom) in the same dark stain as the closet doors to hold all of your and our husbands office and crafting stuff. You can place the cupboard either in the middle of the wall between the closets and the first window or on the other side of that window. Put it in the middle of the wall not pushed to a side or corner. The file cabinet? Does it really need to come up to your bedroom? Both that and other more seldom used stuff can perhaps stay in the basement, in the same area as the booksheves with your husbands books. Make it neat and put all the seldom used paperstuff that needs to be easy axess in the same space. I would take the TV out and get rid of the furniture it stands on since I dont like TV:s in bedrooms but everyone is different. You room would be less clutter if you mount it on the wall. To get rid of all these small furnitures would give a calmer not so bizzy room and it would be so much easier and faster to clean wiithut all the flat surfaces and stuff on the floor. The stuff you put in the upper shelves in the nook next to your bed can also go in the cupboard. On those shelves you could put nice big baskets, pretty ones and keep bulky blankets (or overflow) and stuff like that. I really like the sofa at the foot of your bed, it gives a cozy vibe and is an excellent reading place, and as you mentioned it has practical reasons to. And if you have stuff on your bed like pretty pillows etc that you take of while sleeping they can go on the sofa instead of on the floor. Perhaps moving it a tiny bit so that there is some air between it and the bed. Add some cozy light and you got yourself a sancruary.

[@carolynoquinn4573]

Glad you're tweaking your bedroom. I'm Militant about parents having a Sanctuary.

[@ThisMainerMom]

I so agree!

[@carolynoquinn4573]

@@ThisMainerMom It's funny, you used the word Sanctuary also! And then you discussed a tension rod! We're on the same page, Karen!

[@helenelindholm656]

Kitchen and bathroom is a must for me every day. Nice to see you sing and dance a little ...😃 👍. Keep up the good work in the bedroom and Robin in the bathroom👏👏. Take care❤

[@DistanceTraveled]

Some birds, like chickadees, stick around during winter. Watching birds eat in snow when they are all fluffed up to stay warm might be an enjoyable treat and maybe a good reason to keep a simplified bird feeder over winter.

[@lucyplesskaya]

Wow, your bedroom looks so good now! I was like WOW when you took the storage unit away. I am an advocate for any free space we can get 🎉

[@CharleneEvenson]

I also would move the tv cart a little more towards your desk. Then put hubby’s desk under the window and the other cart next to the closet.

[@hanna7644]

Great progress, nice bedroom! I really like the sofa for lounging in your own space. Go Robin 🎉

[@DistanceTraveled]

The skunk is so cute! ❤

[@carrie3206]

Karen you are such a ray of light! And you can sing anytime with your beautiful voice😊 I loved the authenticity when you sang and did your dance moves! ❤❤❤

[@ThisMainerMom]

🥰😘

[@socalgal7830]

Have you thought about putting that unit that you empied by your desk and storing your makeup and self care products it it? Then you can use a portable make up mirror and use your desk to apply your makeup. It will be easier clean up at the desk area to convert it back to "desk" mode. You'll have better light for makeup application and gain a shelf in the cubby area. I think it will create joy anytime you can sit by the window - LOVE your view! (or use the empty unit to store craft supplies.)

[@KiMacb]

Getting there Karen. You will soon be more settled especially once the bathroom is done. Good job today 🤓🧡

[@KlingonPrincess]

I HAVE to do my dishes every day (at least). I live in a studio apartment so dishes are in my face if I don't. A 5 min pickup is also required. I do have a walk in closet and (true confessions) I tend to shove things there. I usually reset it once a week or so. You did the big rearrange, now it's the finer organizing. You'll get there! 🌻🍄

[@jillrector6968]

Off topic but the olive plaid shirt is perfect for your hair eyes and skin tone. Just beautiful!!

[@ThisMainerMom]

Thank you! 😃

[@DistanceTraveled]

4:40 the chickadee landed right behind you! ❤

[@ThisMainerMom]

Oh I need to go back and look!

[@jeannebowes2898]

son and I went to the pumpkin farm today to pick up some for him to carve. Clean sheets day for me. Other son is working in the garage, putting his things in good order. Made a trip to recycling, had a lot of cardboard to drop off. took shoes to the Soles for Souls drop box.

[@mkk1959]

Karen, I am so happy I stumbled upon your channel! It’s like stopping by a friend’s house and visiting 😊 I’m looking forward to visiting within you throughout the week! Sending hugs from Mid-West Michigan 🤗

[@ThisMainerMom]

I’m so glad you did too!! Welcome! I’m so glad you are here and l look forward to getting to know you better! 😃

[@lisaann6267]

My storage closet has been my bane of my existence. And our weather took a turn. Had to get up and put booties on. So I washed tees. And switched seasonal stuff.decluttered a few shirts I didn't like. Took a break. Now to get winter blanket out. 🤗🙏💗💥🌿🐿️🍂🍁🐈🐈

[@pamb.7152]

Nice job! If you could fit the clothes you have stored in baskets into your closet that would give you quite a bit more room for more makeup or crafts on the middle shelf.

[@erinbisson918]

You knew it was time for a second pass. I am constantly taking 5 minutes to tidy and reorganize an area. If i can't find an item immediately in a drawer or cabinet, then it's time for a tidy and a declutter. I also keep my supplements in my nightstand, as I tend to take them before I go to bed. My son is moving home from college mid-December (graduating), which means I am losing my office. We'll see for how long. We are due for some home renovations, hoping to wait until we are empty nesters. Taking our 3 bedroom 1 and 1/2 bath to a 2 bedroom 2 bath, and making it handicap accessible while we are at it. I just need to have patience.

[@CharleneEvenson]

They say that if you can’t keep a space clean it is because you have too much.

[@cozyhousechronicles7105]

Very true!

[@KarenMeersman]

🎶....when you're with me, baby, the skies will be blue for all my liiiiife...🎶 😂👍🏼

[@ThisMainerMom]

😂😅

[@moniquefuselier7711]

It's sometimes annoying how long it takes to get a space to your liking--but it's going to be so worth it!

[@jessicaquiroz7178]

Is the space under your make up area big and deep enough to fit a small Sterlite drawers? You could store items there. Try putting hooks up for your necklaces on the wall space behind your makeup

[@brendafournier1863]

Have you thought of maybe flipping the set up. Make the space your bed is in the office/craft area.

[@lakequeen64]

Hi Karen ,loved yo🎉ur vidro,you should declutter your bedside table ,I always enjoy when you declutter your clothes too❤May God Bless you and your Family 🎭

[@ThisMainerMom]

Thanks, friend! 😃

[@lakequeen64]

@@ThisMainerMom your welcome friend 🌹❤️🙏

[@jeanettekvinlaug2772]

❤

[@pamelafreeman4548]

I am wondering..you mentioned crafts. In your closet on top shelf there is space above what is there. Could Robin put a shelf in there and add more space vertically there with another shelf for crafts? 😊

[@debbiegoodwin2421]

The kitchen and the dishes.

[@CharleneEvenson]

Could you get a very sturdy box with a drawer under it and put your nightstand on it cause they need to be higher and then you have another drawer to put stuff in like crafting stuff.

[@CharleneEvenson]

Will your file cabinet fit under your desk?

[@angelarothbauer8096]

Kitchen is my one room

[@catherinetweats8050]

The pine cone wreath on the door looks fantastic!

[@ThisMainerMom]

Thank you!

[@judenebaer9997]

❤😊❤

[@saltandpepper9389]

Doesn’t everyone talk with singing voice?! I know so many people who do, me included 😅❤🎵🎶

[@DistanceTraveled]

I hope you come back to labeling your drawers. Since you reorganized your husband's things, that will help him find his stuff in the future as well as you.

[@trishhorton6514]

😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@valeriehopkins644]

Every bedroom needs a toilet in it. 😂

[@ThisMainerMom]

As long as no one tries to use it!! 🤣😂🤣

[@carolynoquinn4573]

You might have already mentioned this, but are you planning on hanging a curtain across the shelving in your room?

[@ThisMainerMom]

Yes hoping too!

[@carolynoquinn4573]

@@ThisMainerMom Tension rod will be your friend...

[@ThisMainerMom]

Yes it is pretty narrow

[@ThisMainerMom]

@carolynoquinn4573 yes it is pretty narrow!

[@williamhawthorne1375]

Yep Karen cant find anything once you clean up 😂😂but be honest,whose mess is it young lady 🫢🫣😂yep its you . If you were only so good at tidying after yourselves in bedroom as you are in kitchen eh 😃😵‍💫Lizzie 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ThisMainerMom]

I’ll get there! 😂

[@terryruiz7417]

Always consider a large piece of furniture for storage to eliminate small pieces. It will take thought to figure out what will work best, but it will help give your room a more restful, cohesive look, and that's part of the goal. Don't hesitate to ask for the help of a friend who is good at organizing and decorating. Inexpensive used pieces can be found at thrift stores and on-line. Or, handy husband with a background you've mentioned in carpentry might be able to come up with a build. Perhaps extra wood, unused, might be put to use. Good luck in eventually creating your retreat for tge two of you!