Whole House Declutter with Me! Empty Nesters Moving Out | Minimalist Copenhagen

[@DianeinDenmark]

What would be your ideal space to live, large or small? When our kids were small and lived here, I enjoyed the space but now I can't wait to move to somewhere smaller. Not long to wait, woo hoo! Are you decluttering with me today? 👋🏼😁

[@littlebungalowinthewoods858]

We just moved to a new house nearly double the size of our last one. I miss my smaller house! Any home improvements you want to do are more affordable when the house is smaller 🙂

[@DianeinDenmark]

@@littlebungalowinthewoods858 Gosh, yes! I'm hoping our new place will be more modern, there is always so much upkeep with these older properties! 😊

[@jgriffiths9120]

Definitely small. I really wouldn’t want to be living in a big old house. Luckily ours is relatively small. However we would consider going even smaller in the future 🎉🎉🎉

[@Cherylindiana2]

I would love to downsize to a smaller house. However, my husband hangs on to everything 😂. I find a smaller house so much easier to keep clean and organized.

[@suzanne-moore]

Our big home is working for us right now but I look forward to downsizing when the time comes. I have so much perfume - I’m slowly giving them away but I got 3 more bottles as gifts for my Birthday this month. I think I can’t run away from perfume 😂 my family will have to bury me underneath the bottles

[@kirkwood512]

Decluttering several small frames that don’t have pictures in them. Thanks for the inspiration Diane!

[@laurenlancaster4010]

I really appreciate you walking us through your thought process when decluttering. So helpful!

[@lauriebrannan4790]

Thank you, Diane! I always feel so much better after watching your videos, this one included. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season.

[@JoAnnJordanElias]

LOVE my hot water bottle!! Good to know it has an expiration date; don't we all?!!

[@andrea7332]

A breathe of fresh air you are! Off to tackle my bathroom cupboards. Thanks.

[@nataliewalker2737]

You always inspire me to keep moving along with my housework and decluttering. I am newly retired and your videos keep me engaged and offer structure that was missing from my day. Such a blessing to have your guidance, Diane. ❤

[@andreagorham1985]

Diane, you are always inspiring to me! Have a wonderful time with your visiting family!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Thank you so much!

[@ashliepratt1677]

Been watching for a while but never commented…my dad passed over the summer and it definitely changes your perspective. There is so much we hold on to but we just don’t need it. Appreciate your positive attitude and inspiration. We had a flood in our home from a pipe bursting in 2007, since then I have kept our inventory to a minimum. It’s so nice!! Thank you for your videos.

[@DianeinDenmark]

So sorry for your loss, Ashlie 🙏😊

[@mariawhiddon]

I’m giving you a pat on the back Diane, great work. Thank you 😀

[@JiZd-xj1ok]

I'm unpacking a box from March 2009. Had to move while being very depressed. Your positivity helps, getting Better but still fighting (fighting alone takes many more yrs to recover).

[@debby7124]

Your mom had a lovely style. I remember your videos of your dining out while visiting her. You were both so elegant. Cheers to all of the memories you have of your lovely times together🍷xo

[@deborahzack2740]

Hello from Canada: I am always amazed by your positive attitude. Just recently I had my place painted and am living in chaos. I also suffer from SADS and am having a difficult time moving forward. Watching your videos always helps to motivate me. I am also trying hard to include self-care into my daily routines. Good luck with your decluttering.

[@aud939]

Today I’m finding inspiration from the fact you have been doing fly lady for years and are still declutterring. Thanks for always sharing your real life with us as it gives us the support to get there little by little.

[@DianeinDenmark]

You are so welcome!

[@RainShineFilms]

I’ve lived in medium and small homes over 5 decades. Now that I have a medium empty nest, I’m slowly declutterring. My children are young adults and have their belongings and bedrooms here still. There are many items to sell and I’ll need to hire help for this. I’m declutterring almost daily this year. I appreciate your inspiration. You are my champagne of motivation🤣

[@amandafoster2788]

I'm continuing to declutter as much as I can as the holidays approach. It's nice to watch your videos and feel like I'm decluttering with a friend. Thank you!

[@zitasoregi9340]

It is our plan to visit Copenhagen for Valentines in 2025. ❤ I am very much looking forward to it. 🎉

[@theresepazell7875]

Hi Diane..You make everything look so easy.Getting started is the hardest.Take care b safe .Go You...

[@allisonbrown5585]

Sending a huge pat on the back. You always inspire me to get up off my bahookie and keep moving forward. Thank you so much 💕

[@jenniferstewart1572]

Been watching for years and I am always encouraged.

[@DianeinDenmark]

Yay, thank you, Jennifer! 🎉

[@sarahwhite8194]

I enjoy your videos and positivity! Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@DianeinDenmark]

Thanks for watching, Sarah!

[@Ella-zj2ur]

I've been really enjoying your "Declutter for a New Life" series and all your content about Danish culture, etc. You are a delightful, bright ambassador to Denmark (and Scotland, too, indirectly). 😊 Warmest wishes for smooth progress towards your new life in this lovely culture! 🍂❤️

[@mariannehollien9181]

I organize my second swap party yesterday and it was a great success. You are quite an inspiration to me.❤

[@DianeinDenmark]

I'm so glad, Marianne! Hope you all enjoyed yourselves!

[@Mgoblue1]

A pat on the back and a hug from me. Always love the time we send together. Thank you!

[@DianeinDenmark]

THANK YOU! 🖐😃

[@CindyWisconsinGirl-l6h]

Enjoying watching you mindfully sort through your belongings and talking out load about the rationale for keeping or parting with an item. I have been building decluttering “relationships” with my sister-in-laws and a brother; we check in on each other for project status checks and encouragement. I turned 67 today and I have so much more to sort through to get to where I want to be.

[@ellenbarnicle599]

Thank you for all your time and energy you put into your videos. They bring me a lot of joy and you are helping so many people! 😊

[@mollyb7734]

Thank you, Diane for all the encouragement and real life you give us, good and bad days, especially as you are not sponsored. That in itself is so refreshing in this world of 'money'. I can't pretend I'm a routine person but so love checking in with you and this community and to my surprise I have decluttered my wardrobe and am currently sitting typing this with my morning coffee and a couple of candles!

[@GCBookworm]

I really like your videos and your approach to KZbin, avoiding all the commercial sponsorship/plugging etc. I tried DYT based on how well it works for you but couldn’t really get into it myself. Same goes for FlyLady - it just doesn’t seem to mesh with me for some reason, but I appreciate that you only share what you genuinely use and like. I also love how you’re building a supportive community and sharing your real life friends with us.

[@barbaraimwold4352]

Thank you again, this week I remember you saying in a past video on decluttering’ what fantasy life are you hanging onto’ or something like that. I used that to help me in letting go of some large cooking vessels. Just me and hubby, it’s not my season of life to cook for a crowd. 🌸

[@sugarmagiccakes8443]

Pat on the back from me Diane, wow! You're motoring ahead with your decluttering, well done. I'm at the beginning stages and just trying to do one item a day. Which does make a difference, thanks for teaching me❤

[@SharonKBM]

Your guest room looks very cozy and inviting! Today was a tiring day for me so I just relaxed with your video and now I will do some filing. I am not decluttering anything this week. I just need a break from it.

[@patdennis2586]

I’m at about year 9 of being highly decluttered. It feels so very good. I love living smaller.

[@dmbalsam]

You are inspiring me to tackle stuff for downsizing a few years down the road. I made a very hard emotional declutter this weekend. I am passing down my father’s and mine childhood desk to my great niece who is 6. It is getting close to 100 years old, nice roll top desk, child size. It will be her Christmas gift this year. It is hard to give away my Dad’s desk and he gave it to me when I was about 7 and I love it.

[@melissareid640]

I love the beautiful pictures of you with your mom, so sorry for her passing and very thankful for her life. Every blessing to you and your family. Thank you for continuing to help all of us around the world to minimize out stuff and maximize out time and experiences.

[@christinaa5745]

Listened as I peeled some late season apples from a local orchard. Putting on applesauce now and inspired to declutter!

[@jeannebowes2898]

I have moved three times since my big down size ten years ago. I had a major declutter for the past year since lost hubs a year ago. I went through the pantry last week, and washed the shelves. I had a big bag of food to donate. I gave my small wardrobe a refresh and replaced six tee shirts and one pair of shoes that I just dropped off this morning. Objects of different categories leave daily, nothing pressing. Was fun to share your declutter!

[@tammyb6497]

We purged our board games and some dvds on the weekend. We’re getting ready to replace our carpet on two floors and it’s like packing to move without moving! 😬 Might as well get rid of some things that are no longer needed or used. 👏 Have a great day! 🇨🇦

[@janicerice8810]

👍you are my first choice influencer!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Wow, thank you, Janice!

[@wendymorris9647]

One bin bag of old towels going to the local kennels, one full of bedding to be donated and one with bedding and towels which need throwing. Feels great to open the cupboard and have a clear view.Thank you for the encouragement.

[@carolcooper7128]

The puppies will love the blankets! Such a great idea to think about the local animal shelters!

[@louisejones6824]

Loving your content Diane, thanks for the videos ❤

[@judybelight8041]

yes, I was saying "cool"! So enjoying this deeper declutter with you...

[@ElaineR66]

Pat on the back for you…..for giving me the inspiration to declutter. Such a lovely feeling. Thank you, Diane 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@ellenbarnicle599]

Great video! I save my yearly planners and have been looking at them stacked up in my closet and thinking, “is it time to get rid of them?” But then I get overwhelmed and don’t do anything with them. I like your friends idea of just saving one. I’ll try that.

[@jacquiemullett201]

We are about to move in with my daughter and her family as my husband retires in 2 weeks. I've purged our current home by 50% and we are really enjoying living with less. I'm now doing second sweeps through each room and finding it much easier this time to let go of things that won't fit into our future lifestyle.

[@valdutekibildute7394]

Wow Diane, thank you!!! 💛💚❤You are perfect example how decluttering is never ending story, every time you (we all) find something to declutter and thats how decluttering musle is growing :-) Today you reminded me Goldenlocks - this one too yellow, this one too small, and we must leave only things that are just right! :-) (watched with my kids Puss in the boots this weekend) :-)))

[@LennaeStevens]

Thank you for showing us that you are decluttering your calendars/journals/date books. I needed that inspiration to declutter my journals/calendars. I think I have looked back on my journals twice in about 30 years, so I can definitely say that I can dump them. I appreciate your time and advice.

[@DianeinDenmark]

I'm so glad, Lennae - feels nice to let them go!

[@lilah6010]

Thank you for the motivation! My husband and I of 42 years have been decluttering our garage a little bit at a time this month ( otherwise overwhelming). Still have a ways to go but we’re making progress. Woo Hoo 🎉🎉🎉

[@davidzaharias6441]

you are such an inspiration! My wife read the Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning & my wife and I are doing the same thing you are but we are staying in this house. Keep up the good work.

[@sindiesigmon55]

Cleaning out clothes...I have held onto so many since I gained weigh and now letting them go. Still wanting to get the weigh off...but these things were messing with my mind...making me feel bad. Tk u Diane for showing us how to do it❣️

[@margaretnugent9872]

Thanks for sharing, i have been working on our attic space as we are getting some work done and my plant house in the garden getting ready for the winter lots of decluttering 🎉

[@angelacross2216]

It’s always so satisfying to see stuff leaving.

[@CorneliaBoot]

This episode was inspiring! I’ve started on the bookshelves, one at a time, clean it and put only books back I really enjoy. Slowly coming along, but that does not bother me.

[@elizabethlangheim7214]

You’re doing a great job. I have decluttered a lot and now do maintenance declutters. This video has shown me I can go farther. I’m not moving but I’d like to declutter like I am. The only increase in stuff I’d like to do is 3 holiday pillow covers for some pillows in my living room.

[@greatedges]

Thank you! ❤️❤️

[@gailtester8749]

Yes, you lit a fire under me today! Bathroom and scarves for me today. My scarves keep making it through my declutters and many of them I just don’t wear. Thanks Diane.

[@DianeinDenmark]

Yay, SNAP on the scarves, Gail! Go you!

[@dianegreen6826]

Hi Diane! I'm listing my donations for delivery tomorrow morning with a tax write off (added plus). Thanks for the encouragement!

[@DianaH-gq4kw]

I moved to a smaller and more modern place during COVID. I love that I dont have to worry about the roof, lawn, trees, etc. My friend who moved to a granny house says she feels like she's in a hotel room and doesn't like it much. Her place is less than 1000 sq ft, mine is 2200, so quite spacious compared with hers. I have a bedroom for each of my 2 grandchildren and they love to come here and spend the night. ❤🎉I"m decluttering face treatments and samples by using them up this week. 😊 Thank you again for your cheery posts and videos!❤

[@iriswelch3553]

I know that 4711 cologne - it was my mother's favorite!

[@connieseward8773]

Most definitely are we out here, watching you faithfully 🌸. You are a delight!

[@trishaleroux7006]

I have kept planners for many many years as our "memories of events". I include memorable events in the planner, on a weekly basis, from details from my diary, where I do my detailed planning = monthly + weekly + daily. The diary can then be recycled/shredded during the January of the following year.

[@MaryVN28]

Thanks for today’s video! Thought I’d take a pass this week since the fly lady system has our bathrooms in great shape and our guest bedroom/bathroom is minimalist. But I couldn’t just sit on the couch while you worked so I popped my head into the guest bedroom and bathroom and found loads of small bits to do. Thanks for the motivation!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Great job, Mary!

[@sarahdebeer4302]

You are so inspiring. I'm just going to look at scarves, gloves and hats. Thank you as always for the motivation, hygge and most importantly FUN 😊❤🎉

[@juliemix3373]

Diane, you reminded me that I need to buy a new hot water bottle. Where I live we always lose power in the winter. We're on a well also. It gets rather rough going at times. We can always heat water in a pot on the wood stove and having a nice cozy hot bottle is great at night. You had a really good clear-out today. We already live in a small house, and I much prefer it. Cheers

[@DianeinDenmark]

Wonderful, Julie! You will be so snug! 😍🔥🔥🔥

[@jrau162]

I have been decluttering one cabinet or shelf a day in my kitchen this week, and I am already seeing a large improvement!! I know I won't need honey for a long while after finding 6 bottles! 🐝❤ Being a busy mom with a 1 - and 6 year old this has been a practical and easy way to go about it! Christmas baking will be much easier this year, and I won't be buying things I already have!

[@sheilasmith790]

I’m doing less now because of the holidays. I am continuing to help a friend do a whole house declutter and she is enjoying all the new space we are making.

[@sophiesteinhagen-pasewaldt4689]

Dear Diane, Ifeel like you. With small kids I loved having a garden and lots of space for family living. But now, the empty nest is near and in some years, our goal is downsizing. And I am excited to leave items behind while focusing on the things and the live, I love! So I love to see your journey and your cheering spirit, when you are decluttering🎉.

[@DianeinDenmark]

Thanks, Sophie!

[@lindal3966]

Dear Diane, I am so inspired by your energy and enthusiasm as I declutter for a move that I didn't ask for x

[@marciakistner8977]

Great job! You have inspired me to organize my shoes in a box with zip cover that you showed in a video a few weeks ago. ❤

[@DianeinDenmark]

Wonderful, Marcia!

[@TinaKing1234]

Thank you so much for your videos! Watching them always inspires me to let go of what I truly don't need or want anymore. P.S. my husband and I are downsizing to a much smaller home too.

[@jackiebowen6239]

We did a similar thing when we became empty nesters and love our smaller place with no yard maintenance!! I decluttered a lot, but bunches more left the building when we got here; just did not jive with the new place and we have never missed anything. I will look at our bathroom cupboards tomorrow as a declutter mission. Seems like there's always something to release! Thank you for continuing to share yourself with us; really enjoy your videos, Diane! 💙

[@carolineevans1565]

Loving all the declutters and I’m inspired every time to revisit my cupboards and drawers. I was stunned to find my son and hubby both going through their clothes and 3 full bin liners have been taken to the charity shops. Thank you 👍

[@teresadakin5090]

Nice to see you as always Diane, you seem full of beans again xx

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

I’ve decluttered plant pots and working a bit more in the garden. You’ve inspired me to tackle bathroom items tonight, but now back outside and in the garage to tackle the yard items. My teacup is empty after watching this. Thank you for the inspiration Diane! I want to remember that bakery as I’d love to visit Copenhagen.

[@joanmaltby2160]

As you said, bathroom was pretty good, but detailed the blinds in the windows. I then went on to dust and vacuum bedrooms. Thanks for the rah rah rahs!!!

[@ingmariohman8242]

I'm pulling significant pages out of calenders and then attaching them into a large notebook. Years 1972 to 2000 accompnished!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Well done! Keep it cozy with a hot chocolate while you work, Ingmari!

[@LaLaCindy226]

Thank you so much for your encouragement! You really do bring perspective to making decluttering so much easier. ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@snav575]

I too have a hope for the future and it includes having company. So my decluttering has been in the guest room as well. Let’s dream big! It’s so inspiring.

[@janeryan8871]

I have just one the same as you -read through my old dairies and got rid. I'm not that person anymore and also not sure I want anyone else read ing them once I'm gone!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Definitely! 👏😄

[@denisearonow4921]

It's amazing how much stuff can fit into a house and have it still appear minimal (if the home is large enough) isn't it? I'm in a small place now and it is very freeing. The benefits of having less (still cozy but minimal) feel so much greater than one would expect. 😺 ❤

[@DianeinDenmark]

Yes, I love the space! 🤩

[@denisearonow4921]

@@DianeinDenmark wait until you move. For every single not needed/not loved thing I remove, I feel five times more positive. It seems unlikely but it is true. Maybe a psychologist can explain it.

[@hjburns]

You're flying, Diane! Well done and keep going!

[@Carolyn-s6s]

Wow Diane that was impressive 👏. We downsized 9 years ago and I am happy we did it then as I can't imagine doing it now.

[@laurawood4476]

Excited for your company coming and so excited for your future downsizing . We had a large home when raising the kiddos and it filled the bill wonderfully . Then we became empty nesters and eventually decided to downsize , we didnt rush into it as time went by we knew it was the right move for us . I hope you and your husband enjoy that season of your lives as much as we have !

[@DianeinDenmark]

Yes! Thank you, Laura!

[@marylinelliott611]

Go you! I'm going to listen to your video again when I go to the basement. Thanks for the cheer leading.❤

[@virginiatatom2724]

Every second was worth it. Thank you again.

[@annette0027]

Your declutter videos really help motivate me! I emptied a small storage tote full of miscellaneous clutter during this video. Woo hoo, go me!

[@jenniferbtoo9344]

I just went through our coat/mud room. I was able to wash and donate quite a bit! Woo hoo! Thank you for making these videos! You are such an encouragement!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Great job, Jennifer!

[@greysky09]

Originally I thought I was too busy for decluttering this week but I got stuck in the basement for 10 minutes waiting on the dryer to finish to swap the laundry. I looked for trash and finished clearing out all sorts of things. Found the leather wipes I was going to buy some Wednesday off my anti procrastination list and found the buffing stone to deep clean our basement toilet. I did the upstairs primary ages ago and stored the extra stone for the basement (Pittsburgh Potty as they are called it’s not nice). So I got 2 full shelves cleared off, moved the towels to the new under washer storage our machines have, deep cleaned the toilet, conditioned the couches upstairs and I did my LOL. All in about 1 hour total 15 minutes at a time!

[@gjones9409]

Washed the dishes and cleaned the fridge as I was listening. Thanks Dianne

[@DianeinDenmark]

Perfect!

[@tinabarras6248]

Oh Diane, I have been so inspired by you recently to do the next layer of our decluttering since we too downsized and moved on to the next exciting stage of our lives in England. No regrets. You will have such fun.

[@jinxie228]

Working in my spare room which is also my craft and sewing room. Decluttering items from it.

[@joannlessner1551]

Love that dresser, the wood is beautiful.

[@monikamarsollek3493]

Hi, Diane, ich like how enthusiastic you are, if you find something 'to go'😁 whoohoo! I’ve put together a bag of books for the old ‚telephone box' , put up for swap books not far away and will 'deliver' them, adding some Christmas books 📚. Have you already found your new apartment? Love, Monika❣

[@susanpedersen4720]

Did a quick declutter as I listened. Not much but 7 items out of the wardrobe. And a cake in the bread maker. Im taking that win.

[@Duner99]

Thank you for encouraging us to use and enjoy items and not save them for someday! Great motivation for clearing out items that are past their expiration! Also, that dresser is beautiful!

[@reneemenary7641]

I always love to watch / listen to you. Thank you Diane. :)

[@debraarmstrong298]

Another inspiring video !!! Thanks so much.

[@yasmindias9062]

Thank you for the encouragement to declutter. A big pat on the back to you. Trying to be a bit more minimalist but don't think I could slim down as much as you. Well done you❤❤❤

[@AubreyR-x7z]

Love your videos!

[@jenforbes661]

Recently I decluttered 2 chests of drawers from my guest rooms. They were leftovers from our kids childhoods and I had managed to refill them over the years. My sons now in their 40s took one each for their own homes. Habitat for Humanity will pick up such donated items in my town.

[@clarewoosley8376]

I love your enthusiasm and your ability to let things go with quick decisions. I am very sentimental about a lot of things that I have, so it’s very hard to let go of them. I need many more WOO HOO moments! Also, about your lighting situation, I wouldn’t want to rely only on lighting that requires electricity. Do you have alternatives for lighting, such as battery operated flashlights, at least ? Perhaps you don’t have electricity, though - maybe gas or solar power? I live in the U.S. in a small apartment, with only electricity as a power source. So I keep flashlights and batteries.