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GoDownsize
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Registrace 16. 05. 2014
GoDownsize.com is all about small spaces, home tours and our personal journey. Maria Storgaard and Morten Storgaard film tiny houses and small apartment spaces, and we interview people about the lifestyle and FREEDOM that follows. We travel around the world to find creative spaces, and we share everything with you right here, as well as on our website: GoDownsize.com.
We love space saving furniture and multi functional chairs, beds, sofas etc like Murphy beds, and we feature all the smartest furniture we can find. We also do projects like the renovation of an old camper and building our own bespoke furniture. We try to put up a video every week, and when it's not about a home it will be about our own downsizing process as a couple.
We LOVE to talk to you, and find out more about what YOU like and what inspires you. If you think we should show your home/house/apartment space here on our channel, just send us an e-mail.
Get inspired to do more with less stuff.
We love space saving furniture and multi functional chairs, beds, sofas etc like Murphy beds, and we feature all the smartest furniture we can find. We also do projects like the renovation of an old camper and building our own bespoke furniture. We try to put up a video every week, and when it's not about a home it will be about our own downsizing process as a couple.
We LOVE to talk to you, and find out more about what YOU like and what inspires you. If you think we should show your home/house/apartment space here on our channel, just send us an e-mail.
Get inspired to do more with less stuff.
What Can You Give A Minimalist? (Sustainable Gift Ideas)
Check the Blog Post: www.godownsize.com/minimalist-gift-ideas-sustainable/
In the blog post above we have 43 gift ideas for minimalists with a focus on sustainability.
In this video, we tackle the topic of dealing with gift-giving, wishlists, and so on during inflation. We give you 4 tips on how to spend or how not to spend your money this year:) We have lived a minimalist life for over 10 years now, and hope our experiences can benefit you this Christmas.
Music credits: all music used with a license through www.epidemicsound.com
In the blog post above we have 43 gift ideas for minimalists with a focus on sustainability.
In this video, we tackle the topic of dealing with gift-giving, wishlists, and so on during inflation. We give you 4 tips on how to spend or how not to spend your money this year:) We have lived a minimalist life for over 10 years now, and hope our experiences can benefit you this Christmas.
Music credits: all music used with a license through www.epidemicsound.com
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Making My Clothes Last Longer: Mending & Repairing (Seasonal Rythm)
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Check the blog post: www.godownsize.com/how-to-make-clothes-last-longer/ I've had a minimalist capsule wardrobe for 9 years and I love it. As an effort to make my wardrobe even more sustainable, I go through it seasonally and fix what needs to be fixed. I mend holes, reinforce fabric, repair knitwear, and in general prepare my outerwear like jackets and boots to be ready for winter. Music, all ...
We Review The "Junior Giant Table" from Expand Furniture (Expanding Dining Table)
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Links to the products: The table: www.godownsize.com/klik/goliath-alternative The bench mentioned: www.godownsize.com/klik/bench The chairs mentioned: www.godownsize.com/klik/folding-chair-expand Check out our full review here: www.godownsize.com/expandable-junior-giant-table/ We're looking at the Junior Giant table (and expanding table) from Expand Furniture today. It's a really great extendab...
We Sold Our House After ONE Year (...aaaaand - a Channel Update!)
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Owning a house isn't for everyone - and it's not for us. But it took a full year as house owners before we found out!
My Capsule wardrobe needs a Sweater - SO I HAVE TO KNIT ONE!!
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I have set my self a challenge of making as much of my own clothes moving forward. I want to reduce my environmental footprint, waste footprint. I want to learn new skills and test myself.. wat can I figure out and do I have to give up at some point!? I don't know. But I need a new sweater so now is the time to learn how to knit, and oh boy this one was a challenge:) This is obviously not going...
I'm Back; Update, Capsule Wardrobe Challenge Launch & Future Videos
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Hi guys, I am so excited to be back and take this channel in a slight new direction.. or just go back to the roots really:) I am giving myself a challenge to make as much of my own clothes as possible. I might only reach 30% home made, but hopefully 50 or 80% homemade DIY clothes. I am also trying to make it as Climate Friendly as possible and I will share with you as I learn information about ...
Airstream Trailers | 14 Serious Things To Consider (before buying)
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More info: godownsize.com/airstream In this video, we talk about Airstream trailers. They are super popular and they have been around since the 50s. There are some things you need to consider before investing in one, and we will look at 14 things we think everybody should consider before buying an Airstream trailer. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/1WCeBAH Our website www.godownsize.com/ Instag...
Budget: Saving Up for Down Payment Dave Ramsey Style - Printable Pdf
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The downloadable pdf goo.gl/9p7BCM I'm back with a budget update video after a long and lovely summer. This time I will cover our budget from July to September and look at how Morten and I have made and tried to stick to the budget throughout the months. July and August came with a lot of extra expenses as we went on vacation, celebrated birthdays, and bought a trampoline. But in the end of the...
Fyn Island hopping; Langeland - Sandy Beach & Castle | Scandinavia
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After some great days on Funen we decide to go island hopping and visit Langeland. Langeland is known for its sandy beaches and beautiful castles, and this very Danish charm which you have to experience to really understand. So watch the video and join us on this summer adventure :) More info: tingstedet-langeland.dk/ housepichardt.dk/restaurant-generalen/ Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/1WCeB...
Fyn Guide: Privat Wine Tasting & Park Golf on Danish Winery | Scandinavia
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This time I’m trying something that I have never tried before! I get to visit a Danish winery and experience how they make wine on Funen. Morten, and I taste delicious red and white wines, get a tour around the winery, and play park-golf with our good friends Tine and Henrik. It's an episode you don't want to miss out on! 🙂 More info: Agger Vin & Parkgolf - Agger Winery : aggers.info/ Subscribe...
Egeskov Castle & Huge Veteran Car Museum - Egeskov Slot | Ferie i Danmark
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This summer Max, Morten, and I explored Egeskov castle on Funen (Fyn); the third-largest island of Denmark. A magical place with a beautiful garden, a big castle full of history, horse-drawn carriages, and lots of playgrounds for both kids and adults. Egeskov is nominated for being one of the most beautiful places in Europe, and there is definitely a reason for that. Watch here - you can't help...
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Ihave carpet it’s easy to move and set up?
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Great idea and great video. Thank you so much and I wait from you a new video. ❤
Very good madam love from Pakistan 🇵🇰
Good to see this. I can relate to the whole house/apartment decision. Hope you found living without car ownership as liberating as we did.
Wonder what happened to this couple.I love their content but haven’t seen anything new lately.
"don't forget the dentist" OOF I felt that :( I also live in Europe and we've got our national health insurance, but it very much doesn't cover like half of dentists' work. I've been paying literal thousands in PLN out of pocket.
Tiny nonetheless a shelter ! Anyhow give thanks to God in all circumstances. Something better will turn up !
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Beautiful guy 😍💪🏻✌🏻🏳️🌈👨❤️💋👨
I was eyeing Transformer Table and saw the bad reviews too with quality and customer service in Trustpilot. Apparently it blemishes easily. I came across Mobili Fiver and their looks more affordable + from Italy. The leaves are also stored within the legs of the table. They dont have a coffee table and bench though
I just saw the Transformer table and bench at my local Costco today. They travel from Costco to Costco to do special event showings. I was initially impressed and almost pulled the trigger until I started reading online reviews of poor-quality wood and they don't accept returns if warped or scratched. Searching for an alternative led me here. Curious to know how these tables are holding up?
ありがとう❤こんにちは❗️よろしく。I'm from Japan. I love Denmark. I want to go to Denmark someday. I like viking history and culture.Denmark is very beautiful city.
It's a very beautiful village as wel as you, wo! I pray to God to give us a chance to visit such a country.....
The special telescope slider can be bought on Amazon?
I just would like to add that you should drink it right away or within 30 minutes. The nutrients in the smoothie start to break down fast once it's blended. Fresh is the best.
@4:58 you can see the result of sitting on the table. I would not do that.
New videos?? We really like to see how Max is grown now! He was sweet in his 2~3
I've been a builder for many years and have seen quite a fair bit of sheds. The plans in ryan's package czcams.com/users/postUgkxB7IXYxLzb_Ichhe45zM3Im5xfEiSp9vB have some of the nicest looking sheds i've seen in a while.
My fake Christmas tree is 25 years old and still going strong!😗
Hej, nice to see you again!!🙂
who did it first? expand furniture or transformer table
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. It has been a pleasure to watch and learn. However, there are a few concerns and questions, if I may. 1) We are social beings and although some time away in solitude is good, long term isolation takes a tole on our mental health. 2) We don't always have to run away from problems, but taking a step back and finding solutions may be a better alternative. With those two things said, I have a possible solution: start small, non-profit, eco-friendly, sustainable, off-grid, permaculture farming villages surrounding each city. Here are a few great examples: 1) czcams.com/video/iCGXVk-cBVk/video.html 2) czcams.com/video/gfCcI6_1iiA/video.html 3) czcams.com/video/fWYcsfnHfIU/video.html The village's mission and primary objective is to provide for the poor and vulnerable within the city with food, jobs and environmental education thereby, reducing crime. The villages will offer temporary (no more than one year) housing and work for the homeless and food security for the city. The first step in this project would be to organize a few people interested in it. Then present the plan to the city for approval. There is a lot of govt funding and support for projects like this. I have additional ideas on how to get started and operate the farms, if you are interested. Now is the time to get started before the commercial farms use up all the water again
Thank you so much🙏🙏🙏
I love this country🌷😍
Hello, I wanted to ask if I could use excerpts from your video about blokarts for a small trailer to be shown at a youth church service. I would be very happy if you would allow me to do that. It's not for commercial use. I would be pleased about a short feedback. Many thanks, Astrid Blume (pastor in Germany, Neuburg)
It’ll be fun wearing my heavy hiking boots, hoodie and jacket in 98 degree weather traveling to Alaska.
Multifunctional furniture & accessories is a must nowadays (due to unbelievable housing prices in big cities). I have a similar table (same extending principle) and it's one of my favorite objects in the apartment :)
You have great taste. I love PetiteKnits designs. Their patterns are usually very well-written. You’re a superstar knitting your first sweater in black!😂
That table is awesome. I'll have to see if I can find something like it in Australia. Oh just looked and I can buy them in Australia. Might be the perfect thing for our new apartment.
So good to see your lovely faces again. The house does look lovely. But homes and gardens are SO much work. We should be downsizing at the end of year into an apartment from a large 4 bedroom 2 story home - I can't wait. We are the same only using a few rooms of a big house.
Love from india ❤️
GREAT ideas, so appropriate, and similar too to so many concerns over here in America.
Yeah it’s kind of a crazy world right now. Merry christmas Sarah🎄😊
@@Godownsize Merry Christmas! ♥️🤶
Merry Christmas!
Merry christmas🎄
Thank you for these wonderful ideas. I did start giving family passes for the local children's museum to my niece and nephew a few years ago. It has been one of their favorite gifts because it was part of a nationwide group that they could get free admission to with the passes.
I love passes like that💪🏻👌🏻 The one we have gives us 50% off at many other locations too.. it’s great😁 Merry Christmas🎄
@@Godownsize Merry Christmas to your family. 🎅🤶
For me, send money into my emergency funds account, don't really need much. On a serious note great tips guys👌
Thanks💚 Yes more buffer is high for manny this winter🎄
Please show us how you do these beautiful pearl stars! 🤗
Thanks Julia😁 maybe I should do a “budget friendly diy gifts” video next year😅
What a great way to make a knitted kids sweater fit longer. Never thougt of that, and indeed, it hold me from knitting one for my kids.
I've added to it twice and you can hardly tell:)
How has making your own clothes gone? Do you still have the sweater you knitted?
Yes:) And I talked about mending it in my newest video.. I still love it, I now have one more and am currently working on 2 more, then I'll have something to mix it up with.. wearing 1-2 sweaters becomes a bit boring haha:)
Hand washing and air drying preserves fabrics
I am so shocked every time I do put a load in the dryer how much lint is in the filter.. no wonder the fabrics disappear faster!
Love this. It's been a while since I've been back to ur channel. Nice to see you and see that you're still living this beautiful lifestyle. Thanks for the encouragement. I too now get very anxious if I have to buy something, I feel guilty that I haven't taken the time or make the time to see what I have that will work . Thanks. Take care
I'm glad you're still checking in sometimes:) Thank you for sticking around and hope you like the new content:)
Love this. And Max is 6, wow! Thanks for the glimpse of him, while still protecting his security by not showing his face.
He is such a fun and energetic kid.. never slows down😅
Lovely, that is the way to go. I have clothes which I am wearing for more than 15 years. It can be done :)
I just find it very hard to find quality items.. but I guess everything falls apart eventually😅
Great ideas! 😀
Thanks julie😊
Welcome back! Good to see you both. Big hello to baby Max as well.
The baby Max, who is now in school🤯😅 He is an awesome kid and we are very lucky😁
It's so good to see you again and know that you are well.
Thank you Susan💚
I heard about transition engineering yesterday for the first time. And it sounds like this is what you're doing with your life. Would be interested to hear if you've heard of this before and if it's impacting your thoughts. Very excited for your new content 🙂
Some how it didn't post my reply last time, I'm sorry. I havn't heard of transition engineering, what is it about? Thanks Steph
Nice. Here is St Louis (USA) we have a store called House of Denmark. They sell beautiful teak furniture. I actually looked at a table like this about 20 years ago. However when I found out the maintenance for teak wood I walked away. This table seems alot more practical. What a great idea for the bench!
I loved the bench, We actually prdered one after we finished the video, because it fits so many of our needs in this space. Glad you liked it😁
I'm so happy to see both of you! I periodically checked over the years to see if I missed a video. You've made my day! I live in a typical midwestern USA suburb. It's exactly as you said. My husband was born in Germany and lived there till he was 14. (We're married for 44 years) I've been fascinated with the city living you have described for more years than I care to admit. It's just not possible here. You can be proud of yourselves for doing what's in your heart and not adhering to what society says you should be doing. Very much looking forward to seeing you again!!!!
thank you so much Cindy. It’s not always easy in the moment, but oh we enjoy it so much now😊 Hope you get to go to Germany sometimes for a little bike/walk city life😀
u really need to buy that mirror as well
I know😂!! We already bought the bench and chairs after we made the video.. we will have a complete “Expand Furniture Showroom”😂