Hi beauties!
I have a fun video for you today – a MASSIVE makeup collection declutter (highly requested) – and a little bit of what life has been like lately in quarantine! It’s been a month since I shared my last update so I thought now might be a good time 🙂
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Massive Makeup Collection Declutter & Life Lately
MAKEUP COLLECTION Declutter & LIFE LATELY
HOW I’M FEELING
I’ve been all over the place this month. For the most part (like 95% of the time), I’m feeling good about things… super positive, hopeful and just in a good mood in general. Keeping busy has really been helping to keep the worries away but now that I’ve finished up the majority of my current projects, I’ve been craving some down time so I’m looking forward to that. I miss being outside and I miss the presence of other people (even as an introvert).
This month has not been kind to my allergies. I’ve had multiple sinus infections, broken out in hives and can’t even step outside without having some sort of issue. There are some sort of flowering bushes surrounding my entire complex and we had to stop going for our evening walks because I just couldn’t handle it. I would come back from a 15 minute walk and be sick for the rest of the day 🙁 Thankfully, it looks like the blooms are starting to die so evening walks could be back on the agenda in the near future 🙂
Being “locked” inside has really been quite lonely. Of course, I have my husband and he’s been such an incredible support system during this time but as an essential worker, he is away for most of the day so I immerse myself in my own work. However, it’s nice just to have someone to talk to sometimes. Recently, I had a falling out with someone that I thought was a good friend. The feelings of betrayal, disappointment and confusion brought up a lot of issues from the past and I’ve realized that I seem to attract certain types of people into my life and this is something that really need to investigate further for the sake of my well-being.
I also miss traveling so so much. We were supposed to go on a trip for our anniversary and we, sadly, had to cancel. We’re going to try to reschedule for next year so I’m very much looking forward to that. We usually go somewhere (even just a day trip) at least once a month so the fact that I can’t go out and explore has been difficult to navigate. To bide time, we’ve been going for drives nearly every weekend. We’ve even had a picnic in the middle of nowhere! 🙂
I know that some states have already started opening up but California is not one of them and to be honest, I don’t know when things will finally go back to “normal” because plans seems to change everyday. It helps knowing that I’m not alone in feeling this way and that the feelings I do have are valid. And even with feeling isolated, I feel grateful for every single thing right now because that’s all I have and I feel hopeful and excited for the future. If this experience has taught me anything, it’s that I should slow down a little more, enjoy the little things and continue to find the good in every situation <3
WHAT I’VE BEEN DOING
- Working Way Too Much – This past month, I launched both a weekly newsletter and a YouTube channel and let me tell you… it has been exhausting (but also exciting!!). I’m having a lot of fun with both of these but I haven’t quite figured out how to juggle everything just yet. The video editing process has not come easy for me so it’s been quite time consuming but I know it will get easier 🙂 In the meantime, I’m really enjoying the process as a whole and both are fulfilling me creatively, which is exactly what I needed.
- Cleaning and Organizing – Last month, I did a massive skincare purge and this month I both a makeup declutter AND a huge clothing clean out.
- Tending to my Plants – Earlier this month, I trimmed my succulents and replanted. I’m currently growing tons of tiny succulents from fallen leaves and little wildflower seedlings.
- Watching TONS of Movies – Before the lockdown, I didn’t watch much TV and in fact, I still don’t watch a ton but we started having movie nights every night and that’s something that I look forward to everyday and I’ve really come to enjoy it.
- Working on Myself – I’ve been doing a lot of self work during quarantine but I haven’t really done that deep. It’s been mostly surface level but I feel like there are some internal things that I would like to work more on.
WHAT I WANT TO DO MORE OF
- Read More … or maybe start writing that book I’ve always wanted to write!
- Use My Sewing Machine – I have dreamed of the day that I would create my own designs and now that I have time to practice, I want to take full advantage!
- Do More Art – I need to dedicate more time to playing guitar, creating art, coloring, crafting and just enjoying the creative process. Also, I’ve got a ukulele and classical guitar coming so I’m excited to play some different instruments! Now if only we had room for a piano… haha!
Lastly, I hope that all of you are doing okay!! This is absolutely life-changing for the majority of us and I know that we all coping in different ways. Please know that I am thinking of all of you during this time and sending out so much love to every single one of you. If you ever need anyone to talk to for any reason at all, please feel free to reach out. I’m here 🙂
What kind of things have you been doing during quarantine? What do you want to do more of?
xo
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MAKEUP COLLECTION Declutter Video
In this video, I’m sharing my ENTIRE makeup collection declutter and some of my favorite products along with my declutter process, how I organize all my makeup in a small space and what I do with the makeup I don’t keep. Hope you enjoy my makeup collection clean out! (it literally took me three days to edit lol!)
P.S. Clothing clean out is coming soon! <3
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This is long over due for me! I need to do this, thanks for inspiring me!
xo,
Kellyann
You’re so welcome! I desperately needed to also lol!
I’m trying to read more as well. I want to finish my book today! It’s taken me too long.
Jennifer
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I need to start reading again 🙂
So sorry that this has been rough for you sometimes. Glad you are finding solace in art and working on yourself. That sounds where you need to be. Praying for you Liz and thanks for the link up!
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It’s okay! 🙂 This will be a good thing down the road <3
It’s good you are making the most of the time to clean and organise! I am so drained by the time the kids are in bed I haven’t done much over the home isolation time, haha! We did have a lot of fun trying to make the perfect cookie though – I think we are nearly there, just going to try the last iteration of the recipe again this week, make sure it wasn’t a fluke, ha!
Hope you are having a good week 🙂 It’s a bit cold here – winter has arrived a week early!
Thanks for the link up!
Away From Blue
Lol! Aw that sounds like fun! Making cookies is the best! My husband has been wanting to do that for a while. Oh wow!! It’s nearly 100 degrees here lol!
This lockdown has really started getting to me recently, Lizzie! But I am finally feeling a little bit more spark in my days now that the weather is getting nice. I am glad that you are finding ways to stay occupied and are doing well through this crazy time. Have a great weekend, my friend!
Shelbee
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That’s great! I feel like I completely missed spring… it’s already 100 degrees here lol! Hope you have a good one too!
I kind of miss the school work routine for the boys because now we seem to watch more tv. I am trying to take advantage that the weather is not crazy hot yet. No pool opening anytime soon so going to be looking at my pinterest boards to find some fun ideas to do with boys. Just sitting around is going to get to me! Been exercising some so that is nice and I think I will cancel my gym membership: less germs and can figure it out at home! Sorry about your friend. I am finding it quite interesting to see who has been staying in touch with me these past months. Kind of sad to see that most friends don’t check up on each other!
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Oh gosh, it’s 100 degrees here lol! And our pool is still closed 🙁 That’s a great idea! I actually cancelled my membership too for the same reasons. It’s okay. Not really the best time to lose a friend lol! but it’s the best for the future so I’m okay with it 🙂
Poor you for how you’ve been feeling…I suffer terribly from allergies so I can totally relate. You’ve been quite busy! With all good things- I have to go catch up on your new Youtube channel!
Ugh they are the worst! Aw yay! I hope you enjoy 🙂
I’m an introvert too and the lockdown has really gotten to me lately. Things are supposed to slowly open back up at the end of the month here. Your clean out video turned out great! Such a good idea to have a pile to donate to friends and to local charity groups! Enjoy the long weekend!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Same! I just really want to be able to go places. If the national parks weren’t on lockdown, I don’t think it would be getting to me as much but everything is closed. yay! So happy you liked it!! <3
We too are still in the same situation here in Illinois, but we are lucky to live only an hour away from Iowa so I was able to get out a couple of weekends ago to shop at Hobby Lobby. The kids hope that we go to a sit-down restaurant over there sometime this weekend.
I’m sorry you’re having such issues with allergies during this pretty time of the year when thing are in bloom! They bother me somewhat too, and I notice it when I’m out for a longer period, but it’s not too bad.
Cleaning out my make up is something I really need to get to ASAP! I never seem to find what I’m looking for!
Ellibelle’s Corner
Oh that’s so nice!! I hope you do too. I do miss going out! I know – I feel like I completely missed spring and it’s my favorite time of the year, ironically! That was my problem with the makeup! It’s so much more organized and streamlined now 🙂
I really want to get a piano too! I used to play but my piano is at my mum’s. We have a keyboard but it’s not the same. I’ve started to play my classical guitar again – it’s going to take a while to build up the strength in my hands again! I hope your allergies calm down and you’re able to go for walks again soon.
Emma xxx
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Same! My mom has one too. Amazing!! Playing music is the best! I hope so too lol!
Hi Lizzie
We have a piano, but it needs to be tuned, big time! My husbands plays his keyboard and like you, I need to make time more for guitar. I am thinking of getting a Tube Screamer pedal for my bday this year. I used to have it long ago but sold it. I will visit your video – I am sure you have beautiful makeup. I told you I got the same Givenchy pink eyeshadow pallete for Christmas and love it. I started Music School playing classical guitar!
have a great weekend hon
jess xx
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Oh gosh! And that’s a big job lol! Oooo I love that pedal! Yes, the Givenchy palette is still open of my very favorites so I definitely kept that lol! So happy you love it too! That’s awesome! I love the sound of classical guitar. It’s just so beautiful!
I hope you get to your creative to-do list soon, that should refresh you! I’m looking forward to watching your decluttering video. I feel sorry for states that are still in an undetermined amount of lockdown, it seems so unfair. (I’m in TX). Best of continued luck with your video editing. I sounds both challenging and fun.
I will 🙂 I just need to make sure I set aside some time for it. I hope you like it!! Oh wow! Things are definitely different over here lol., I’m hoping that changes soon 🙂 Thank you, Kim!
Love your list of what you want to do more of… I want to read more too! This was such a sweet post & love that perfume!
Thank you so much Caila!
Oo I am definitely curious what you would create with a sewing machine!
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I’m not sure yet, but hopefully it’s good!
Hi again- just linked up another post here:) I also wanted to let you know that I too have a link party happening every Friday! I would love it if you’d drop by and link your posts- that would be awesome:) Thanks!
Hi Lucy! Awesome! Thank you!
You are really keeping yourself productive and busy! I cleaned out my closet too and am trying to replant succulents! It’s so fun!
I am trying to! Nice! I love succulents!
I’ve been doing a lot of projects around the house too. I figure when life returns to “normal,” I can enjoy my life outside the home as much as possible 😉
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I agree Cheryl!
These are absolute lovely and you look magical as always.
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Thank you so much Melody!
Fabulous Lizzie, god to see you doing so well and looking so good. Jacqui x
Thank you so much Jaqui!
Your photos are always so dreamy! Glad to hear you’re staying positive and that your projects have been going well. 🙂
Miles of smiles,
Grace
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Thank you so much Grace!
Your flower wall is dreamy, Lizzie! I’m glad to hear that you are enjoying your new projects although they are keeping you busy! 🙂
I hope you have a fabulous week!
Amber
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Thank you so much Amber! I hope that you have a great week as well!
I’m sending you a big hug from across the US. It sounds like things have been pretty tough for you lately, between health challenges, feeling lonely, and struggles with your friendships. That’s really hard! But it’s really neat to see how you’re focusing your time and energy on things you love, like content creation! Your video was great! So cool to see you go through those products.
Thank you so much Stephanie! They have been, but I can handle it. It can only get better from here! Sending you love right back!
Your photos are beautiful! I’m right there with you as far as your feelings go. It has been a roller coaster! We were supposed to travel for our anniversary last month as well, but had to cancel. Sending you love! Xo
Thank you so much Jamaria!
I also want to read a lot more, but I find that once I’ve done the 92348634734 pieces of content I’m exhausted and I just want to go to sleep and not ready. Really trying to get better at all x
I hope that you achieve your reading goal!
Love decluttering…I’ve been doing my fair share of cleaning out all the things during quarantine and I’m always finding another project to tackle. But, always pleased when it’s done! xoxo, Sarah
I love a good declutter/ organization!
oh girl, my allergies have been horrible too! i had to cut back on working outside a lot this month. hopefully we are getting toward the end of it! such a hard time for these issues!
xx rebecca // http://www.rebeccapiersol.me
I hope so! I totally agree with you Rebecca!
Loved your video, very professional.
Thank you so much Nancy!
Ooh I love a good makeup declutter! I’m always trying to keep on top of my makeup collection. I hope your allergies calm down soon. I’ve also struggled with hives and allergies too xo
Makeup Muddle
So do I! It makes me feel so much better when I declutter! Thank you so much! I hope that yours calm down as well!
Beautiful photos, and great job organizing!
Thank you so much Lee!
Oh goodness I need to do a makeup collection clean out too… loved this video girl! Xx.
Thank you so much Carrington!
Your thoughts on everything are so valid & I think it’s safe to say many of us are feeling that way too!
Thank you so much Em!
We also did a huge clear-out, and I’m so glad I had some help because it gets overwhelming after an hour of just seeing everything in front of you lol!
That’s awesome! Yes it does get very overwhelming!
ooh would love to know if you’ve found any really good movies you’ve liked!
ooo yes, actually! I have a ton listed in my last Month in Review post – https://www.lizzieinlace.com/april-2020-month-in-review/
We’ve been watching aa lot of classics and old favorites – Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Mean Girls, Stepbrothers, etc … and anything Disney! Lots of comedies and feel good movies. We also rent The Invisible Man, which I enjoyed a lot!!
My quarantine life has been a lot of painting and house projects and doing maintenance on my blog and social channels! Kind of nice doing the things I haven’t had time to do it a while!
That’s awesome! I love house projects!
I am so sorry you’ve been so sick! I’m with you, I miss travelling SO much. I’ve missed several of my trips and I cannot wait to get back to it! I love how positive you are despite all of this!
Thank you so much Candace! I hope that I get better soon. I miss traveling also!
That’s so exciting you would like to write a book! What are the topics you are interested in writing about? xo Jaimie