Time to DECLUTTER! (& restore this apothecary cabinet)

Who's been putting off organizing all my craft stuff for years???? Definitely not me.
But as a pure coincidence, let's do some decluttering! I purchased this apothecary cabinet on Marketplace (for a little too much money oop), and she was looking a little too 'Shabby Chic' for my tastes. I got to work restoring her, and then tackling ALL of my craft supplies that have been haunting me.
I hope you have a nice relaxing time watching! Not my usual brand of chaos, but every tornado needs a cleanup crew.
LOVE YA!
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro & The Dilemma
03:07 Paint Strippin'
07:15 Finishing up the Cabinet
10:30 Chaotic Basement
11:49 Organizing!
15:30 CABINET TIME
18:42 Unnecessarily Aesthetic Labels
20:06 The Grand Tour
22:00 Wrap-Up & Bloops
#declutter #organization #crafting

[@KittyCatThang]

Hi, cobbler's daughter here! Those "shoehorn things" in your basement clutter boxes are shoe stretchers! You can use them to make leather shoes that are too tight more comfortable. Simply put them in the shoes, crank them until the shoe is stretching out, and leave 'em for a day or two. Should make tight shoes permanently easier to wear. My dad used to have HUNDREDS in his little shoe shop and it was my job as his "assistant" (read: annoying child he kindly brought to work with him when my mother needed a break) to put shoes on the stretchers and shine them as necessary. :)

[@elle_rose_xx]

This is so cute - my dad worked in an office I don’t think I’d have been very welcome 😂

[@margarethall1625]

I work in a thrift store and those shoe things come in quite frequently. It's good to know exactly what they're for.

[@susanforbes8251]

You can also buy a spray for the leather to help the process

[@toomanymarys7355]

I thought you were about to tell us that you were barefoot. 😂

[@alpine1600s]

They were also to keep shoes in shape, when shoes were made of REAL leather, non-air conditioned homes and heat in the winter could cause your real leather shoes to shrink.

[@annesways9289]

Hi! I’m a furniture conservator 🤓. First of all, thank you for your service 🫡! You did a great job! The reason you want to use a plastic scraper is that metal might have a chemical reaction with the paint stripper, but it seemed to be fine. Wearing gloves helps prevent you developing a contact allergy, wearing goggles prevents an ER trip if it gets in your eye. Solvents like acetone or ethanol are great to remove any leftovers! We use it too, usually on cotton swabs. The wood can handle it, just be careful if its veneer (not in this case I think, seems solid oak), that you don’t harm the glue. If you want to reduce elbow grease, you couldv’e tried a second coat of paint stripper and cover it with cling film, to allow it to penetrate a little deeper. But you might have still needed to do some finishing touches with a solvent. The furniture wax made it so stunning! For most waxes, you can heat it up to have it penetrate deeper and give a richer colour. Use a hair dryer, or heat by friction, and then buff out as it cools for a shiny finish. You had absolutely great results, and it always warms my heart to see another whitewash gone 🥰

[@bhronnyhill9354]

As the child of a carpenter, it hurts my heart to see good wood covered in bad paint.

[@amberemanuel8561]

I was also thinking maybe a very light sand to smooth everything. She's our hero for bringing that cabinet back from the shadow lands!

[@annesways9289]

@@amberemanuel8561 sanding is very satisfying, but rarely actually needed! Lets say you have a vintage mid 19th century table, and every 25 years or so it was sanded down to put a new finish on it. Thats 7 times sanded down in the past 175 years. If you don’t know what you’re doing, you can easily take away half a centimeter (1/5 inch) of material per session, so thats 3,5 cm / well over an inch. That adds up so quickly, and can really spoil the appearance of the furniture or even break it eventually. And if there was veneer, its already completely sanded off by then! (Sorry, conservator on a rant because I’ve seen too many beautiful pieces ruined by this 🥲) In this case I think the wax finish already helped out a lot to fill in the pores and any uneven spots 😊

[@amandaduckett3093]

You said everything I was gonna say and more lol

[@Productions_Wolf]

Thank you for taking the time to write this! I really enjoyed reading it❤

[@brittanyg6796]

As someone who just went to the emergency room for a chemical burn in my eye, WEAR YOUR PPE!!! The hospital that I went to is one of the top in the state and I waited 6 hours to have them flush it and treat it. Took 2 weeks to get my vision back fully. WEAR YOUR PPE!!!!!!!! Love ya!

[@middlemuse]

Please please please please you only get two eyes FOREVER.

[@user-wq9yz7ks8q]

💯x 💯, please

[@saraivy]

Thank you for this. Glad your eyes are better!!

[@azraelsraven]

Bird nerd here! :D Unsalted peanuts for crows are GREAT, but if the crows are not already just hanging about your yard, you'll want to make your yard bird friendly to begin with. I recommend a large tube feeder (perhaps with a squirrel-deterrent gravity cage) and fill it with black oil sunflower seeds. (Not a mix, most birds don't eat the millet filler and it just leaves a mess while everyone picks out their favorite thing, the sunflower seeds). Alternatively, you can get suet feeders and suet. Either way, the presence of other dumber birds hanging around partying tells the crows that no predators are around, and they'll come get some sunflower seed scraps. At that point, can toss them some unsalted peanuts now that the crows are likely actually hanging out in the yard ;D Another tip is that ALL birds and critters like a water source. A fountain or bubbler or something brings everyone to the yard, and they're like, it's fresher than yours.

[@Thimbrethil]

There is accually pond in Rachels yard.

[@mickb.8925]

I did not expect that last sentence to be a "my milkshake brings all the boy to the yard" reference. I genuinely laughed out loud, not just the air from nose laugh.

[@catherines2544]

On the flip side someone I know found feeding birds attracted rodents. Also scientists aren't in agreement whether feeding birds is helpful or harmful to them. Some say it's best just in winter rather than having food all year round.

[@E_FoxSnowspirit]

bird :D

[@YetAnotherJenn]

​@@catherines2544hmm. My father in-law is an ornithologist and he feeds birds year around. Interesting.

[@belindaburgiss3058]

I think decluttering is a great way to re focus your creativity. You find all your hidden treasures and remember all the stuff you wanted to do.

[@marachime]

:3 i like how you phrased that

[@azrani2023]

@@marachime true, agreed!!

[@virginiacardinal9563]

Yes! I am been focusing on organizing, and then taking the next step to actually get tasks done, or set time to complete routine tasks so they don't become too big. This focus has helped me feel much lighter mentally and you have phrased that feeling perfectly.

[@grandmasgopnik9642]

That’s a great way to put that!

[@E_FoxSnowspirit]

Yes- I love this!!!

[@ilanacharnelle]

As someone who came for the vintage content and stayed for your personality, I actually prefer the more 'basic' (organising, home decorating, wardrobe clean outs) videos than your making content. I'll watch you do whatever Rachel - go easy on yourself!

[@simonecummings9157]

Bless her heart, but The Woman doesn't understand that-- if they were still a thing, we'd watch her read the phone book! Because of course she'd find a funny name or a business with a punny name worthy of Bob's Burgers and giggle her head off then find something she really needs or would be useful to call. Then have a surprise guess appearance from Adulting Rachel and we'd see her get some Real Adulting ™ pending done. Then her serotonin boost would boost our serotonin boost, and we'd love every second of it. In the words of the men's wearhouse... We're gonna love the content she makes, I guarantee it.

[@Missymtt]

​@@simonecummings9157 this comment needs more likes, because this is soooo true ❤

[@amandabecker642]

100 percent agree!

[@radioserrelind]

@@simonecummings9157Adulting Tips From Rachel would be a great series ;_;

[@katiethehuman99]

Yesss same!! I've been here almost from the beginning and these are my favorite videos! Of course, I'll watch anything Rachel puts out, but I like videos like this best!

[@ilnoediavolon]

I *~LOVE~* the idea of doing clean up videos in between craft videos. Not only because it gives you a break between craft projects, but also because it is very satisfying to watch. And it's good motivation to clean up our own messes. You don't realize how much a project generates mess, until all your surfaces are covered in fabric, glue and other things...

[@MissingRaptor]

Yes! Please! They're an excellent motivation to clean up!

[@CH-sk7jr]

“It feels so weird to not have a grand reveal” GIRL don’t sell yourself short, that cabinet tour was a thing of beauty

[@bridgeotto3320]

Please wear proper PPE. Not enough craft people take it seriously and it not only can harm you, but also anyone who watches and decides they don't need PPE. My friend didn't use proper PPE and ended up in the emergency room with chemical burns in his eyes because he didn't think safety goggles were necessary.

[@jonasholzem2909]

Also acetone is SO bad for your skin...

[@frostedhulahoopanda5995]

Now she knows, always, where to find them.

[@christineg8151]

@@jonasholzem2909 I mean, there are certainly worse things, I wouldn't want to wash my hands with it daily. It IS a great way to find every little crack, break, or paper cut in your skin, but mostly it will dry the skin out from relatively casual exposure. I'm an organic chemist and work with acetone daily to clean glassware, and I'd FAR rather get it on my skin than breathe in a bunch of acetone fumes. Which reminds me! Get a respirator!! Even if she's using "adequate ventilation" or working inside, I suspect she's exposed to a LOT more VOCs than the average person. That shit will do some damage over time, and a lot of it's not great in the short term either. I think people underestimate the amount of damage breathing in chemical fumes can cause. Eye protection is great, use it. But don't forget that though the damage to your lungs may not be immediately obvious, enough of it will add up over time. And make sure it's actually one rated for organic fumes, not just a dust mask. It can live in that handy little drawer.

[@Littlerose8]

If you are still planning on making a room in your house a library, I would love to see all the steps, such as designing the space, buying/showing off your books, making/decorating book cases, decorating the room, etc. Whenever you decide to start that project. I also love decluttering/organizing and any home reno videos. Something else that would be fun is just showing us your inspo folder or talking about all the projects on your dream list (if you're comfortable with that)

[@jasminvalerie]

This would be amazing spread over several videos too! Call it, ✨The Library Chronicles✨ 😃😂🫶🏻

[@tatianaelliott2534]

This!!

[@bayleeatkins8738]

Yess this would be great! :)

[@ZacksSisterSarah]

Yes to library videos please!

[@haileylawren]

i’m typically a silent watcher, i use your videos as comfort during my ✨sunday scaries✨ but i wanted to tell you a switch up from crafting is amazing. i’m autistic and ocd so watching people organize is my definition of a great time. thank you for this

[@haileylawren]

also free roam razors…BAND NAME CALLED IT

[@laurelsamuelson3764]

Would legit watch a whole videos of just: 1. Befriending crows (unsuccessful attempts as welcome as marked progress) 2. Sitting and sorting piles with occasional commentary 3. Compilation of Frodo’s responses to everyday joy (I know we already got a Frodo edit, but there’s a black hole of demand for pet content in my heart) 3.5. Compilation of Binx sightings 4. I love the cozy chats. You could talk through step by step your favorite film quotes and it would be the best To make or not to make, it’s okay to just post what you have

[@margaretkaraba8161]

Many years of crafting have taught me one thing -- if you can afford to spend the money, get the storage furniture you need and want (truly want). There's no glory in saying "if only" and crying a little inside every time you think about what you missed. Better to sigh about the money when you see one cheaper. At least the prize is yours and you can admire and happily use it.

[@bcgrote]

That Dream Box is worth every penny!!

[@beckycollier-burgess1568]

This is SO true.

[@Twylitegalaxy]

Ok but as an avid crafter that struggles with buying organizing things be sure they can be spendy, this is very appreciated advice.

[@leeluvslife]

That piece of furniture is an absolute dream, and I couldn't afford it, but I think $1300 was probably pretty reasonable for it.

[@angelmaden1559]

@@bcgroteI want one of those so bad! ❤

[@emilyflavell1658]

That paint job is TRAGIC, I'm so glad you've rescued this

[@thefarawaystar]

It wasn’t even THAT horrible on the front, albeit a CRIME to cover a stunning wooden piece in paint. For me it was the sides 😂 Did the person who painted not take a singular moment to research? Big oof

[@maitesoto1953]

​@@thefarawaystar the cabinets didn't bother me, it did kind of look like old paint. But the sides?? That's not how the paint would've worn!

[@lydzphens]

A few years ago, I took a class to learn how to do this painting technique. (Well, not this technique. It’s pretty bad.) But as all of us middle age weman were painting our projects, I said, "I wonder if in 10 years our daughters will complain that all the furniture has been painted and want to strip it back to the wood?" Oh boy, you could have heard a pin drop! I could feel the smile leave my face, and my eyes get wide as they all stared at me. Then the instructor clearly and firmly said, "What?" It was just like a movie, I said, "Ah Uh I, Nothing!" Then looked down and started painting. I was dying with laughter inside and couldn't wait to get home and tell my husband what had happened to me at this class. And here it is, a young woman stripping away the distressed paint technique because she wants the original wood finish on her furniture!

[@ateisate7270]

White paint on old furniture is an absolute tragedy. Worst case is people thinking it looks "vintage". Not it doesn't.

[@blazertundra]

I bought a $15 antique spice rack to use as a medicine cabinet. The original finish was destroyed but I despise that artificially distressed white finish so much that I painted it dark purple to match my dark colored bathroom cabinets.

[@deirenne]

Not Rachel saying "So get comfy, get cozy" and my cat immediately stretching herself on my lap to lay down and purr like nobody's businesses.

[@Bo-kq8tn]

SUGGESTION: put a short closet rod into that cabinet with the really tall empty space, then you can hang up your backdrops and not have to fold them in a pile! I really enjoyed this video, I've been finally organizing my stuff too and it's SO GOOD to finally have the things I need easily accessible when I'm doing projects. Good luck with your organizing! :D

[@rainbownotation]

My husband befriended all the crows in our neighbourhood by giving them unsalted peanuts (in the shell) whenever he goes out on walks. They will likely start to recognize you pretty quickly and now they even come by our house and peek into the windows when the blinds are up.

[@BuffyNTinkDidImprov]

Idk if I like that & feels it's cute.. Or if I'm scared👀

[@MissMTurner]

Yes, my mom did that with her front yard crows. If she was late with peanuts, they would gather in the tree and yell to remind er.

[@grandmasgopnik9642]

Omg. Your husband has the strats my husband have been trying to bait the crows 😂 instead we’ve gotten all the other birds in our yard. To the point our other neighbors are like…uh yall like birds?…apparently we like birds now.

[@lisettegarcia]

Birds for sure remember you. I let pigeons roost in my window sill until their chick was born and -- duh -- it pooped in place until it figured out flying. I subsequently cleaned out the chaos but the pigeons don't forget their unceremonious eviction and try to fight their way back into their former home every spring. They squawk, I talk, they try again the next day. Ugh!!!

[@rainbownotation]

@@grandmasgopnik9642Maybe the difference is mine didn't try to get them to come to the yard, he went out walking and fed them directly.. then they started following him home and now they know where we live lol

[@bookscorpion]

highly recommend leaving one big basket right by the cabinet as the "put-away bin" so you can chuck stuff into it as you finish a project. should help keep the clutter sprawl contained until you have a moment to organize :)

[@nefertitimontoya]

This is a great adhd tip!!!

[@bookscorpion]

@@nefertitimontoya neurodivergents unite

[@christineg8151]

Oof, that basket would NEVER get emptied for me. It would be like my laundry basket... I'd just keep using stuff out of it and never put it away, and wonder why I could never find my scissors, or whatever.

[@merchantarthurn]

@@christineg8151 That's the best thing about a "put away" bin though - if you just shove everything in there, then the thing you can't find is probably in the bin and looking for something in the depths is a good excuse to start emptying it

[@blissbillo9603]

It's a great feeling to have all of your stuff in little labeled receptacles, isn't it? As much fun as your maker videos are, I would definitely watch more content of you just tidying around the house. I recognize half of the projects in the background - hey, it's the Rock Wall! - and watching cleaning videos inspires me to do my own organizing too. Congratulations on finding a home for all your glue sticks and corset stuff!

[@raetona]

I deeply love this type of content. You do NOT need to make things each and every video to keep your audience engaged. I also found this inspiring as someone who just celebrated a year in their house and has not organized the craft room at all....

[@Lutehammer]

Non-outfit-making ideas: Befriend the Crows Series, making yourself comfy floor-pillows for all your floor-time, more organization! Fabric-dyeing experiments (not project, just experiments), Wig styling /care, painting an additional mug for yourself. Fun mug storage! Stained glass something to give you fun pretty light. Making a windchime! Making cute garden friends for your outside world. And when you do get back to stuff, maybe a collab with The Stitchery for fun chaos times. Also, it's just fun to watch you do stuff - whatever that stuff may be - especially if it brings you joy, like your felting projects often have done. Anything that brings you joy and enriches your environment is a great idea - but we'll also be patient if you need a break for springtime dreariness

[@Emma17456]

I love these ideas!

[@azrani2023]

Absolutely, couldn't have said it better, especially that last paragraph. ❤

[@RineGee]

Brilliant ideas! I would love to watch all of these!! :)

[@shaunasartoris3769]

Wish I could like this 10 times!!

[@cindycarter199457]

These are all such good ideas, I really hope she tries them 💛

[@seanthebluesheep]

Seeing the mouse knight from a year ago in that cupboard gave me the same reaction as if I'd suddenly seen a celebrity. I thought "Lil guy?!" with the same energy as if I'd turned a corner in the supermarket and blurted out "Ryan Gosling?!"

[@muhmuhmonahan4919]

Maybe not Ryan Gosling, but close same.

[@hungrylikealoup]

I'm totally happy to watch organization/declutter type of videos! I love that apothecary cabinet (post-restoration), definitely living vicariously through you owning one. For more craft-break video ideas, you could do little decor tours once in a while. Going through and explaining the stories of how you got some of your decor items, like that mirror sitting in the barn windowsill. Another idea that I've had for a bit is doing another "I dressed ____ for a week" but instead of a particular ✨aesthetic✨, it's you wearing some of your old makes/costumes every day for a week. That way you don't have to actually make anything new.

[@carriemarks]

“Hey hey little razorblade” just unlocked a memory Id totally forgotten! I used to love the Pink Spiders… underrated!

[@spinzz29]

I would love to see a part 2 of cleaning your studio! Like organizing the confused cabinet, removing the unused stuff from the floor? Haha so therapeutic!

[@FranciTalksAsianArts]

I was thinking the same!

[@AllisonDriskill]

And a tour of the updated barn since it's been redecorated and reorganized!

[@Solo.Dissonance]

Twilight and POTC was the crossover I never knew I needed - currently DYING🤣🤣🤣

[@rickiebee6011]

What a gem!!!

[@kannahvivien7525]

Love it. Truly genius

[@Stormy38044]

Absolute masterpiece 😂

[@corahatesyouall]

Incredible

[@Rummage.rabbit]

😂😂

[@pam1256]

9:51 I audibly gasped and said "Oh she's STUNNING" Rachel you did amazing!!! The video isnt even half over and I'm having such a great time!!

[@karafern.]

This couldn’t be more timely; I have an organization professional coming *today* to help me begin the monumental task that is turning the giant terrifying pile of hoarded things and unpacked boxes and disassembled storage furniture into my studio. We moved 8 months ago, and instead of setting up my workspace, I’ve just been excavating whatever I can reach and making things in other parts of the house, which means there’s Maker Mess™️ in every common space, and I don’t want to put the tools and supplies *back* into the hell room, because then I’ll lose them again, so there’s just a chaos library of bags and boxes squirreled away all over the house. Anyway! I relate to all of this, and I feel so much less shame about it having seen your bins and piles. Thank you ❤

[@stephaniewegener7167]

Video Ideas I miss that you could bring to my life and spark joy into my soul 1. Hair Colour (with maximum chaos) while you rank favourite movies. 2. Hair Style or Wig style for each of the characters from The Mummy 3. It's a maker video, but smaller scale - Making Mugs inspired from moments/character from Hobbit, etc.

[@stephaniewegener7167]

Also - decorate a steampunk top hat....and a matching one for one of your wool critters

[@crowkitt7525]

I personally loved and somewhat miss the outfit videos, either inspired by aesthetics or specific characters

[@stitchfergus9084]

Awesome ideas!!!!!

[@KatieBadenhorst]

I'd also love to see more outfits, but combining pieces she's already made together ❤❤❤

[@lenerush1520]

Im loving the number 3. I feel like a creative perosn myself, it can be a eay to get other creative people to follow along with rachel. I font do bog projects because of children and timemangememt, but smaller scale is perfect!!🎉❤

[@odessawellington3388]

Painter's tape is great for temporary labels - you can slap a piece on, keep track of things as you go/reposition it as you change your mind, and make up the cutesy ones later. Saves my butt every time I organize 💕

[@orchdork775]

Smart!

[@lelalu101]

I was thinking painters tape or postits slotted into the label handles!

[@SnickerFoodle]

That's genius ✨

[@madamharbinger]

I need more people talking about Jack Sparrow doing the twilight baseball kick. Twas perfection.

[@Maaraaw]

Watching Rachel do things/stuff is one of my safe space 🤍✨

[@bcgrote]

YES! Sometimes decluttering isn't "throw that all out", but "put it away now"!! ❤❤

[@virginiacardinal9563]

And also get or repurpose containers or furniture so can put away now.

[@bcgrote]

I moved into this house TWENTY TWO YEARS AGO. There are still unpacked boxes. To be fair, the house had stuff from his grandparents, parents, aunt, and first wife - none of whom lived there! Until we owned the house, he was worried about moving furniture around. I'm all "dude, grammaw died in 97, it won't hurt her feelings to move this chair to another room"! Then I was bedridden for over 8 years, and am now able to move more, so decluttering is slowly going along.

[@ghostgirl6970]

Yeah I'm on year 11 and my attic and basement and garage hide my shame very well. We lived on a housebarge before this, so having a place to hide all my crap is both detrimental and wonderful.

[@Moonguided]

I'm so glad you're getting better! Here's to recovery and decluttering!

[@KoriEmerson]

I had sepsis 10 years ago. Doing healthy is hard after being out of the loop for a while. We need to retrain our brains sister! We got this.

[@MrHws5mp]

Tch: I've lived in the same house all my life, i.e. 56 years, and there are still unpacked boxes...

[@chloeedmund4350]

I'm glad you're doing better!

[@jasmineberry7158]

This is giving chaotic ADhD/Taurus vibes and I am here for it.

[@krose6451]

Hint for makingn labels for this sort of thing. Put a blank label in, trace avalible space where writing can be seen, take label out, cut that traced space from the middle, and now you have a template to put over your labels as you write to make sure you get your writing in the correct area. You can even mark the center on your template to help.

[@mizukioshinawa2011]

Solution for your trunks (if you like the idea): Create shelves that fit close to the trunks so you can appreciate their aesthetic, but also slide out the lower trunks individually without upsetting the whole stack. Just a thought from a fellow trunk lover.

[@lynnettevelez676]

I thought the same thing!

[@beckydorricott]

I was hoping for this too!

[@MissMisnomer_]

that is such a genius fucking idea I am saving it for personal use later

[@m2hnj]

Beautiful cabinet! Just a tip: if you wax the bottoms of the drawers where they touch the cabinet when they slide in and out, they will slide like butter!

[@ferndiosa]

I honestly get so inspired everytime you do any kind of organizing or house decorating videos… def please share this kinda thing when you're feeling the… vibe or whatever. Love all of your content. Also really love that your tape drawer had sticky tapes and also a measuring tape… I like the way your brain works. Thank you for being Rachel. You're very heckin cool and I like you.

[@JauqieAprilOfficial]

I would like a "Declutter part 2" video in the future 😊 This was so nice to watch ❤

[@wyldchild346]

Your little cupboard that has a hanging part Get kiddie hangers and fold your curtain panels in thru the Hangers and hang them in the hanging part of the old cupboard. Also remove any extra plastic crap and put odds and sods into little containers. I am OCD I have a 20 drawer cabinet full of bias, trim, ribbon, and lace. Each Drawer is a different Color and yep full too of the corresponding color. In my studio I have 6 bookcases, 2 hutches, 1 Buffet, 8 Drawer dresser, 20 and a 27 Drawer Cabinet(s), 20 drawer (clear plastic) stand, 9 Drawer French Dresser/cuboard, 13 drawer tower, 11 drawer tower, a upcycled gun cabinet with 7 shelves, 18 retro top load makeup suitcases, that's just the big storage stuff. I am a fiber Artist/ designer bag lady. Much Love Wyld Child Designs.

[@Ellulellu]

At first I read 13 drawer towerS and 11 drawer towerS and was like wait what 😂

[@kunegund9690]

*get good solid kiddie hangers - backdrops and curtains are heavy.

[@e_tm]

The key is to sand the wood. Just sand it next time you want to see your apothecary cabinet looking top-notch (use a machine if possible, don't overexert those wrists) and then add some wood oil. That's enough, I promise. No fancy chemicals nor long procedures with step after step after step and waiting times ;) My family runs a creative workshop and one among our works is carpentry :D nonetheless it looks gorgeous, now I want one too.

[@peglamphier4745]

A palm sander can be a girls best friend.

[@leeluvslife]

I'll admit, I wanted her to sand it so bad. Wax makes the job more difficult next time around.

[@angelmaden1559]

Steel wool and mineral spirits if it’s not too bad works too.

[@kleinepfoten]

As a 9 to 5 cabinet finisher, I cried a lil bit at the complete lack of sanding 🥲

[@Thimbrethil]

Well, sanding would consume a lot of time even with sander, especially on those decorative strips. I get why it should be do e, also understand why she didn’t do it. Sometimes good enough is good enough.

[@erintrafan7287]

For a minute I thought I was watching an Adam Savage shop organization video! Watching fellow hoarders of craft supplies and tools get all giddy about special cabinets and carts inspires me to declutter too. It makes the creative process go more smoothly when you know where your bits and bobs are!

[@Midnightpigeon666]

I know this is too late. However, a creative big brain tip would have been to bring all the empty draws into the barn and then you could put the items directly into the draws instead of creating little piles of treasures on the floor. 💖 we of course love our queen of chaos though, just the way you are.

[@menuettte]

Idea on the trunks... You could attach pullout shelf brackets to the sides of the trunks which would be secured to the wall and then treat them like drawers with lids. That way you could pull out the middle and bottom trunks without having to move the others.

[@ashleeericksen7290]

You once again awakened a need that I never knew I had... I now NEED an antique apothecary cabinet. IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL!!! 😍😍😍😍

[@leeluvslife]

I've always needed one :(

[@azrani2023]

Rachel does that soooooo much!!!!!! 😂

[@brittanyg6796]

You should cosplay as Spring who is cosplaying as Winter because this Massachusetts Spring just doesn't want to stop being cold/ cloudy/ snowy/ rainy.

[@helenamirian908]

Rachel, I have crow friends and I live in the city! Get unsalted peanuts in shells, they can be found in bulk bins usually. I also feed them meat bones and scraps. They come when I do their special "food!" whistle. People think I'm nuts. but I can tell what different caws mean.

[@TheHearthFairy]

After a very stressful day (no sleep, sick kitty cat, 10 hours of work) I am now home, & ready to watch a Rachel Maksy video while eating an entire tray of Greek wedding cookies. Thank you for this blessing 🥲😌

[@Moonguided]

I hope your kitty gets better soon and that both of you can get a nice nap together!

[@kikihammond5326]

Hope your weekend is restful and kitty is all better.

[@medicwebber3037]

There are two YTers that I react this way to, Rachel and a gentleman called Pecos Hank-both people are genuinely kind, friendly, funny, and amazingly artistic people who create great content,. But they also just have such a great character that no matter what they put up on the channel, (whether it's what you expected or not), the video is wonderful. They just make you smile because of who they are and HOW they do their thing.

[@azrani2023]

the ending of that day does sound awesome and I can relate to it so much! Even though in my case no sick poor kitty was involved, but instead just my sore muscles from dancing all night. i literally loudly sighed with pleasure when I settled into my couch and saw Rachel posted something today! 😀

[@WilliamNadeau-ji6cv]

Every once and a while I come back to your content and find another reason to watch. The little "hey hey little razor blade" was a callback I wasn't expecting

[@yasmeenfarid5360]

im gonna need to politely demand the full version of that jack sparrow/twilight film PLEASE its undeniably genius

[@elliexls7278]

16:59 "free roam razors" New band name. Called it

[@spookiestgecko]

I'd watch a 2hr video about this, don't u worry I'll watch any declutter with you 💚💕

[@Savvy1718]

Befriending a crow or two is a dream of mine, I definitely relate and would enjoy watching such a saga 🤌

[@emily-nt3wb]

I love when you do clothing purges! Whenever I watch content creators organize and clean their space it’s like very helpful for me

[@batty-bites3185]

be careful when mixing chemicals tho i would've been more concerned about them having a reaction when combined than ruining the wood. i'm sure a bit of light sanding would've gotten rid of the excess paints as well it came out really nice tho! glad u took the shoddy paint job off it looks so much better. and yea i really miss these kinda cozier cleaning vids. it's always good to take breaks when feeling a bit of creative burnout. make sure to take care of urself also i'm dying at the twilight + jack sparrow. peak video making.

[@MeandmyTea]

Rachel this made my heart Sooo HAPPY!!! Most people take a lovely old piece and put paint on it... YOU got the paint off THANK YOU!!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@shaunasartoris3769]

19:04 “This one right before 1 and a half” is the single most relatable thing I’ve heard in YEARS

[@BlameMyMuses]

Your channel gives absolute "Old School Variety Show meets HGTV" vibes, and it never fails to spark joy. Thanks for being here!

[@kelfae]

Love the cabinet! Here's a tip to get another level of paint from the pores of the wood; scrub with superfine (000) steel wool after letting another coat of stripper sit on the wood.

[@j.whittingham5901]

I love your older hair videos, where you tried out different ways to style a scarf, and simple videos like that - I'm hopeless when it comes to styling my hair, so I can always use the inspiration! Also - shopping your closet and coming up with different outfit combinations based on what you already have, I love getting fresh ideas on how to style pieces in new ways.

[@teresafarmer401]

i love watching anything you post, but everytime there’s a new video, I feel like I need to save it for a day I need to feel a little bit better about myself and sometimes it just waits there without being watched, but like right now - it just hits the spot! thank you!

[@madsci1011]

Honestly we are just here to hang out! I'd be fine with low effort stuff like Q/A, storytimes, infodumps about your favorite stuff, ect. Your videos just have immaculate cozy vibes. I'll seriously just watch them to relax. Seeing the crazy stuff you make is awesome but its a bonus that comes with the immaculate vibes

[@auroraasleep]

The other half of crafting is cleaning the craft stuff. Stamp of approval! Those little drawers are awesome.

[@roxannlegg750]

I think there are a lot of very jealous watchers now! That is an amazing piece - well done, great find and def worth the money and effort! You will enjoy it for many years. Also get some candle or bees wax and rub the runners with it - the drawers wont stick as much. I only have antique furniture, and this works so well.

[@dadduck69]

One of my favorite parts of all of your videos is the one where you just have a time lapse of you cleaning your basement. It was sooooo satisfying.

[@Dignitatis]

I wish Rachel would occasionally go back to her content in the beginning, it was all about vintage, vintage clothing, how to dress vintage and how to fix your hair to look vintage, etc. I really miss those times, simpler times…. ❤😊

[@cityofeminence]

This former woodworker thanks you for helping to de-shabby our world! 💚

[@elly1725]

You using acetone on the paint reminded me of a lab I did in uni where I unintentionally found out that chloroform works remarkably well as a paint stripper. Unfortunately this knowledge is mostly useless but still ✨ science ✨

[@kunegund9690]

Definitely need PPE for that one!

[@daniellegerber3908]

Watching someone else declutter their life is simultaneously satisfying and inspiring. Satispyring?

[@misstweetypie1]

If you find that the drawers aren’t sliding, you can rub a candle along the track and it will slide very nicely. Paraffin or soy seems to work well (I used a Frankenstein candle I made out of coconut oil, beeswax and leftover Bath and Body Works candle, and it was quite soft and worked very well).

[@kathmorgan3429]

Rehabilitating chalk painted furniture is god's work

[@lidet19]

Immediately clicked out of a different video 😊 I needed this kind of lovely chaos and serotonin. I've stripped paint from a few antique pieces too; I love Citristrip!! Washing the piece with Murphey's oil soap after you strip the paint off will get the rest of the gunk off, usually. It's a beautiful and you did an awesome job!!

[@flamingoliz]

That cabinet is beautiful now, that paint job was wretched. You did great on it. I'm so jealous of your cabinet, I'm an artist and totally get the satisfaction of all those drawers. Don't get rid of your other cabinet, I imagine you need the storage. It just needs bins or baskets inside to contain things so they don't sprawl all over. I love your other content besides making things, and I def want to see more in this series of organizing your studio. ❤ You are living the antique drawer dream!

[@rachelbentley9533]

This is how I know I've found my people. Many years ago my mom's friend knew I was looking for a bedroom set and they found at a thrift store a wonderful solid oak dresser with a huge triptych mirror. Glorious warm pretty wood. Absolutely everyone wanted me to paint it. I refused and have never regretted it. I wish I was the artsy to do tiny paint the sides of the drawers like little hidden art but I'm more of the sewing and knitting crafty than drawing and painting

[@caspenbee]

I thought to myself, "if I were a medieval peasant, the idea of LOSING a huge sword would be so alarming and rediculous." Then I thought "gosh, I hope in a thousand years, guns are as innocuous as swords seem now" and then I realized no. No that would mean we invented something even Worse.

[@isabellesais2604]

decluttering and organization+ vintage aesthetic equals the most satisfying content ever fr

[@Shulchan]

Pushing creativity kills it! Enjoy your break, and please know we'd watch you do nothing but brush Frodo cause we adore you!

[@Leticia_btst]

As an adhd girlie that was called messy my whole life, the lack of a grand reveal actually made my heart soar. I keep striving towards trying to make my life more organized, and the truth is that even though it’s not finished, a lot of progress was made, and that is worth showing and celebrating. ❤❤

[@Anna-yr6us]

My hubby bought me a plastic Harbor Freight version of this with tiny drawers last week and oh my goodness the satisfaction of a tiny drawer labeled "Janome bobbins" and one labeled "thimbles" is just AMAZING.

[@wolfco47]

For all the years and years that I've enjoyed watching your videos, I've also always wanted to come over to your house and help you get more organized. When you couldn't find something or struggled to get something right, I've often felt that your clutter was an obstacle to your process and therefore impeding your happiness. Being messy is perfectly fine if it is part of your creative process and doesn't become a barrier to reaching your goals. In your case, it seems like disorganization was contributing to your suffering. I know you sometimes watch Tested, and I really agree that any time needing something you don't have immediately to hand blocks your next step, the obstacle's existence ripples out negatively into the entirety of the rest of the project.

[@renateverhoeven5679]

Yesss! My Rachel Pet Peeve? The way she stores her patterns. Eek. I love her, but just scrunching up all those patterns, eeeek. I have very little space in my home, so I need to be organized!

[@nysaloudon311]

I loved the decluttering being putting things where they need to go and be better used. It is really hard to be a maker and declutter mean throw things away since we inevitably will need those things! But putting them in their proper space and making your barn more usuable was so soothing. I love this and I have been wanting some apothecary drawers forever for all my sewing, embroidery, and knitting equipment. They are just perfect for this! For the next time you strip paint off wood, I would suggest taking the drawers out to do this since itd be easier to scrape without accidentally shoving paint in a weird spot😅 but also some steel wool and some denatured alcohol works great to get the rest of crap that sunk into the grain since the steel wool scrapes into the grain. It may take up some of the stain so be cautious with it. Basically you did this step with the acetone, just steel wool wouldve worked better to get into the smaller bits of the grain. Then something like a Dutch wood oil, which my dad (my resident carpenter) showed me, works great for conditioning and protecting the wood but also letting the natural grain shine through. Would severely recommend wearing gloves with these chemicals though!!! Great work! I love how it turned out and all the organizing will make your life so much easier when you get that urge to make again.

[@elizabethsaltmarsh8306]

Extremely relaxing and cozy video that I *thoroughly* enjoyed. Sitting here with a cat on my lap recovering from jet lag and soaking in the vibes.

[@jenniferstocker5462]

A few years ago I found a 72 drawer library card catalog for my art studio…it’s the absolute best purchase ever! Enjoy your new organized space!

[@bnhietala]

That cabinet came out so cute! Shabby chic really needs to be done *just right* in order to not look tacky. This was a VAST improvement! Also, I seriously need your cleaning/organizing energy. I always get overwhelmed, freeze up, and then find a distraction.

[@chrisandrus2735]

Shabby Chic ALWAYS looks tacky!!

[@medicwebber3037]

I have a bit of a double-whammy with organizing: ADD and OCD. Not bad, but def. there. I've learned over the years that there is so much emotional exhaustion that comes with organizing it can be an impossible process to even start. For me, it's because I need the 'organized stuff' to be _perfectly_ organized, or I feel like I've accomplished nothing. _THAT_ thought stressed me out so much, (the perceived effort and worry about the ultimate failure), that my mind sets me up distractions as well-so that I don't have to go there and 'suffer'. ... Brains can suck. It probably would have helped if I'd spent some money on therapy rather than trying to figure this out on my own with my sabotaging brain, _buuuuut,_ what I've become a bit better at, (a bit), is _forcing_ myself to keep reminding myself that "It doesn't have to be perfect, it just need to be BETTER. Perfect will come down the road. Right now I need to THINK, and I can't with all this crap!" It's not a lie, either. So when I get this into my head, I can start organizing. And, (shocking, lol), I _feel so much better_ when it's done! I suddenly didn't need it to be perfect, anymore. Ugh-one's brain really can be one's enemy sometimes!!

[@beingofnatureshadow]

would unironically LOVE more decluttering/organizing videos, it makes my little gremlin brain happy

[@totalanimalsoup]

the painted cabinet feels are so relatable! i once found a lil dresser on marketplace that was "hand painted" and hideous, but it was the perfect size for my shoebox apartment. I tried to haggle and the girl who was selling it was like "no, sorry the price is firm...it is HAND PAINTED." and it took everything in me not to reply "yeah i know, that's why i'm trying to get a better deal."

[@damealeta3541]

LMAO The Twilight skit was great! ALSO, I, too have a gargantuan amount of crafting crapoloa that I've been needing to organize for about 20 years! LOL So, now that I have an actual home we actually own and I have a room dedicated to ME it's time. But, I've waited until I retired and promptly injured myself not once, not twice, but three friggin times that first year of retirement and I'm just now fully recovered enough to start! And you came out with this video and I am completely jazzed and ready to get started! Thanks, Rachel for this fun and inspirational video. Frodo is a wise doggo and will never fall for your sweet enticements to go outside when it will freeze his little doggy dingle off!

[@BlinkPopShift]

Rachel: Taking it easy not making nothing... Also Rachel: Refurbishes vintage furniture.

[@tiffanysweetfangs7258]

OH THE SEROTONIN🥹🥰 may I suggest when you start a new project, bring a large tray over and place all item on said tray. When you’re done said project, simply bring the tray to your drawers which makes cleaning/organizing SOOOO much easier I found. Thank you for the happy content vibes 😎🖖🏻

[@BeamTheChao]

Would love to see 1) more decluttering vids! 2) Befriending Crows Arc, and 3) the full version of the Twilight with Jack Sparrow vid

[@tbella5186]

Yes! Rachel Week! You are still my favorite KZbinr.

[@sophierichmond6714]

I'll admit I've fallen victim to the shabby-chic upcycling furniture trend but in my defence it was a garbage old IKEA dresser that I'd had since I was a child that would've otherwise been trashed. It's so much better when you have access to more money and more tools (and better furniture to restore/upcycle) to do literally any other style. You made the cabinet look so much better 😍

[@sheerpoetry7]

Right? I see so much "never paint anything!!" comments, but it should be never paint *everything*. Sometimes you can have or find a piece that's unfortunate to look at but otherwise useful or has an unfixable blemish that paint can hide. It does have a time and place, but shouldn't be the shortcut way to flip a piece of furniture.

[@pinkcupcake4717]

The real heartache is seeing beautiful antiques be ruined by a shoddy paint job. IKEA furniture is the perfect target for furniture flipping and customizing.

[@essirockarmen9799]

I genuinely thought I had dreamt up this video, saw the thumbnail the day it came out, but did not have the time to watch right away. Didn’t find it again until NINE DAYS later!! Damn these algorithms! Never have I been so late for a Rachel Maksy video.

[@EmmyClaire]

Love a decluttering video - why do I feel calmer just by watching it! Just wanted to leave this note here in case anyone is interested. I remember Rachel saying she didn't know where the bandana came from so she couldn't recommend it, but I was in a Canadian Winners a few days ago and found what appears to be the exact same bandana by Sunday State. Just in case anyone else is in love with it too.🍄

[@amandamarkus2493]

In that cabinet that you showed after the trunks (and the adorable little guy) could you install a small tension rod across the top and then get some hangers with clamps to hang up some of your backdrops?!? Ps- the cabinet turned out amazing!!

[@swanhill5759]

I’m so jealous! I’m OBSESSED with apothecary cabinets and similar furniture 😭

[@rebeccacaron6674]

Same

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

SAME

[@roxannlegg750]

me too - and am thhe only one who says to themsellves "oh she will fill every one of those drawers within months...and then some"? LOL! Empty drrawers are sad drawers - and no such thing for crafterrs as too much space!

[@angelay1925]

I'm obsessed with apothecary cabinets too, this is a filing/office cabinet but probably more useful as craft storage than a apothecary cabinet as these drawers are bigger. ❤

[@Pp-re6vq]

This. The best. Video. I am not kidding! I really love your creative videos, I love cutting and sewing, but! But there is nothing better than videos like this about how you do repairs, for example. Cleaning and organization of room! Damn, thank you very much! Because these videos show you as a real person 100%!

[@michaelholbrook4401]

I don't have a specific craft room. I do leather craft, and my gear is mainly stored on two sets of shelves in our combined livingroom/diningroom. Recently we had to shift things from one side of this room to the other, to accommodate where my mother-in-law watches TV. After that shift, my shelves were in a complete state of dis-array. I just a couple days ago, got done sorting and organizing my gear for leather craft. Your timing with this video is exquisite. :)

[@rebeccaude4412]

Oh my goodness Rachel…😂, I cannot explain how desperately I needed the laughter you gave everyone at the end of your performance! However, please remember that you are seen, heard & beloved for every mood you find yourself in!! Sending hugs & prayers that you, Nick & Frodo have a wonderful & blessed weekend. 🤗🙏🏻