I would say you’re about an 8 on the minimalist scale! Pretty darn minimalist with some more personal touches. Awesome job on creating a home for you and your family, seeing you happy makes me so happy ❤️

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Aw I love that. Thank you!

Seems to me like you're an "essentialist." (Personally, I might like that term better than "minimalist.") I enjoy the mental clarity and space that an essentialist/minimalist lifestyle can help create. Thank you for showing us your space. :-)

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Mmm yes I like that term. Thank you

@jennifertheexhaustedmommy928

3 жыл бұрын

I use the same term! Everything in my house is used, or it doesn’t stay.

I've missed this Conor. I don't mind what version of minimalist you or the world declares you to be.

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

@juliamissgoolia2030

3 жыл бұрын

ME TOO so happy he is back solo

Dude. You are a cool human being. What I truly like about you is that you don’t judge people at all. wether you are a minimalist, maximalist or whatever i truly appreciate your videos. Sorry about your partner not living with you. Stay safe bro.

Love this space! Glad to see you posting here.

Good to see you back on this channel. Looking forward to new content on self-love, self-growth stuff from you! Thnx Conor :)

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. I will keep it coming

Love it! Nice to have news from you :)

This video brought me so much joy, I had a flashback to some of your earliest videos of you making big salads in your tiny tiny kitchen. Now you're in a different location and have a tiny tiny human! Its always such an honour to get to watch your evolution and journey. I loved to see all of the art and handy little shelves you have created to make the home uniquely yours. I like the concept of focussing on the things that really matter and letting go of what doesn't - i'm sure for most people it would lead to a more minimal life naturally anyway. xx take care

Such a fun video Conor! Lovely to watch :) Love your space, and artwork! Sending love❤️

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

Conor thank you for speaking about wanting more and accepting what is. As someone who wants to live in 2 places right now, I really hope you speak more about this. I think it would help me a lot to hear more details about your experience and your perspective on it. Love you.

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to speak more on this. Thanks for the request Julia!

I really enjoyed this video and the relaxed way you presented your home! Thank you for sharing!

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Post more vids please!!! Your confidence has really developed, it's a treat to see.

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you - that reflections feels wonderful

I’d say 8.5 on the minimalism scale! So stoked to have you back in this KZread space and just vibing with and loving the energy and love that’s emanating from you. I’m a fan of your vision for this channel (and I have been a viewer for several years) and look forward to seeing whatever feels good for you to share!

Great to see you back 💓I’d definitely say your still a minimalist 8/10 for sure. Keep up the great videos, loving them 😊🌺

Conor it’s so good to see you back! I swear I was thinking about you the other day I sent my friend a video you made years ago about breaking out of the box. You really made a big difference to my life man Thankyou so much

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Hey I appreciate that very much Hope to be here more regularly

What a lovely space you’ve created. The old original touches of the home and all of your creations and hand made elements are so warm and welcoming. This looks like minimalism that’s liveable and personal.

Thanks for the tour and sharing. Missed you posting on this channel. 8.

Conor I would rate your style as a solid ‘comfort for my family, functional for my life’. You created comfort without adding a lot of excess. Kudos to you!

I was wondering about this! Thanks for sharing :)

Really enjoyed the tour! I've come to think of minimalism more in terms of only having things that either serve a purpose or bring joy, so I'd say you fit that definition pretty well. Love the idea of hanging a canvas under a shelf - I might borrow that!

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Borrow away! Thanks for the comment

Happy to see this video of you and your home. Thank you♥️

Loving the undercut! I hope you start posting here more.

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I plan to for sure

9.8! I've missed your solo videos so much.

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know. I'll put in the effort to show up more here

Love love love seeing you back and on for solo vids ❤️ The informal tour was charming and refreshing. I like videos that are chill and allow more personality to shine thru. I say 8/10 minimalist scale 😋 I sent my partner a screen shot of you with the mace and now he wants one too! The men's group sounds so fun and enriching. Please come on back to this channel and see us again soon. Your videos help many people!

Absolutely loved this whole video! 😊

Love you, Conor 😍 I think you’re like an 8 on the minimalist scale. Excited to see some more stuff from you on this channel!

Thanks for sharing with us, Conor! I'd give it an 8/10 on the minimalist scale :) Always so interesting to see how other people live and do life and you never fail to inspire me. Much love Xx

Great to have you back ❤️

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

That rocking horse rocks! :P On a less punny note i like how you honor your creativity by putting your own art on your walls. I was recently pondering how to do more of that myself in my vintage tiny house that has very little wall space... that shelf hanging idea sparked some ideas - thanks.

Enjoyed this new video a lot!! Love to u

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Love you back

You are a very kind person, Conor!

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that. Thank you

Loooove your home... It looks uhhhmazing! That couch is incredible! Hope you're doing well!

Great seeing you're doing well man. I found you and Brittany a long time ago, 2013/2014 maybe? Great to see and hear you're both killin it :-). You guys motivated me to get into minimalism, but I quickly fell into a lifestyle more like what you are living right now, what I would call not minimalist living, but simple living. A lifestyle not about having less, but about everything having a purpose. A beautiful desk with plants in the corner? Not minimalist, but simple :-). Have a good one bud!

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I like the "simple living" a bit more than the "minimalist" concept. It resonates with me. Thanks for watching for so long!!

There’s something I really like about your vibes. You’re so chill and I get a sense that you’re quite funny as well by some of the remarks you make. It makes really love your videos - think I could watch you do a running commentary on paint drying and still enjoy it 😅 Anyhow, I think you’re still pretty minimalist- your house tour has inspired me to throw away some of my junk, actually 🤭- but yeah I’d say you’re 7/10 minimalist, you just don’t rigidly restrict yourself to being ‘a minimalist’- you buy/find/build the things you want to have around and it’s usually simple and purposeful in some way. You mentioned making a video further explaining where you are in your relationship with Brittany and how you feel about it- I would love to hear more about that if it’s something you feel comfortable with sharing. I love what you both do and I really respect your choices, so I always love it when you reveal more about how that looks and feels for you- the good parts and the more challenging aspects of it. I’d also love to know about your diet these days- are you still plant based? Just asking out of pure curiosity- you’ve changed a lot since you were last posting regularly and it’s wonderful to watch how you try things out and either keep them going or adapt them to suit you more 😊 Anyway I’ve waffled on enough! If you’ve got this far through my comment thanks for sticking with me! Sending you and your family love and positive vibes from Scotland 💖

You are just the sweetest, most humble person Conor ❤️

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you

You know, Conor, if you are using and enjoying everything you own, you're "there" as a minimalist. You're not "more minimalist" if you have less than that. It sounds like you have what you use and want and no more, and that's the point of it all. So kudos to you for that. Thanks for sharing your tour and your thoughts with us. You are a beautiful soul.

I like the walls too. Very cozy.

Great video. Great place. Thank you.

I think you deserve 100%; don’t settle. It is also true that not having everything you want is requisite to happiness. You seem so much more relaxed and confident than videos I had seen years ago with I guess was Brittany.

Welcome back to this channel Conor!

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

can listen to your voice all day!!! I just watched a 32 minute video all the way through.

I loved the story about the fridge :) Also, holy wah! That mace is so cool!

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Right?!

Love you Conor! In my books your house is still solidly minimalist 9. I think the art and plants and salts really add to the space.

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Love you too Thank you

I love that fridge! Such a happy pop of color!

Hi Conor. Love the quilt your mom made. Thank you for sharing your home and life with us. 😊 Seems like you could be a 4 or 5 on the minimalist scale.

Thanks for sharing!💕

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

I was surprised to see that you did not live on little homestead. Thanks for sharing!

Fridge looks awesome 👏

What a joy to see a video from you! The house is sweet and love your Mom's blanket! Some good, interesting art as well. And that red fridge caught my eye immediately before you even mentioned it. Nice! I generally do not like dark rooms but that room with the wood feels right. Because it has the doors to the yard, it has the feeling of an extension of the outside, kind of like bringing the trees inside. In fact, a potted tree or tall plant in front of that small patch of wall between the doors and the fireplace would enhance that feeling. Just a thought. On the min. scale as you defined it, I'd say 7.5. Glad you are well and happy. 30:20 , that's the good stuff! 😉 I look forward to it. Peace!

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it friend. Thanks for watching!

@bearyj2176

3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing, YW! I'm unsure if you get notified of each comment but if so, I'm sorry about the dups. It was early AM and I neglected to spell check and when I realized, I had to fix it. 😊

Hi Connor! I definitely think you are in the minimalist continuum . Designating a number is not my desire as it is a label and highlights only my opinion. I follow you because for one you are so intentional with all things in your life, seeking and finding your bliss but two. Allowing others including your partner to do the same. This fine balance between taking care of oneself and adjusting for others well being is nuanced and complex. I feel like you rock it. Thanks for being an inspiration

Hehe I loved the camera to phone transition!

So crazy how the room actually looks. I wouldn't have thought those were chairs, and that the room was as small as it is. I thought it was actually a living room. Great set up!

I'd say you're pretty minimalistic!! I loved hearing your truths!! You're such a great dude!!!

I like the dark room. Variety is good for different moods and to keep life refreshing.

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree!

I love it. Id say a strong 8 and it looks wonderful. I been with you since I found you doing the asmr in the rv? yeah...you still are the bomb.

Love the wood walls. Men's group sounds so cool! Such a sweet space hope to visit someday - love you!

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Anytime momma - love and miss you

You’re not what mainstream would call “minimalist” but everything is practical and purposeful and it’s so freeing without unnecessary clutter. It feels nice, if I can say that from a video. So I rate you a 7. I enjoyed this video and mostly what you’ve said in the video. You’re in an awesome space and place right now.

i'd say 7-8 minimalist! i also sleep on the floor - i bought my mattress for $100 and slept with it directly on the floor for a year and it didnt get misshapen 😬 ! i was shocked. i finally got a 1.5 inch bedframe since sleeping with the mattress directly on vinyl was getting too uncomfortable... but i'm still close to the floor :) i totally get what you mean. it is the best way to sleep i've missed your solo videos man, thanks for the updates and authenticity

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I love sleeping close to the floor! So happy you are still around after 5 years

Oh that's a cool way to do the bulbs. We have two different times of bulbs in our house and can switch them (just bought em like that) so I do the warm toned ones at night for the same reason and there is something so comforting to them, like having candles to light the room but better.

@addictedtoelf

3 жыл бұрын

Also I'm not well versed in minimalism but I'd rank you out 7 out of 10 on my unqualified scale 🤣 thanks for the video

I❣️ both of you whether together or individually. Beautiful humans ❤️

I haven't checked to see if you've ever painted the walls, but one thing you can do, if you want to change it up, is to use fabric. I know that probably sounds crazy to some, but it works great to change up a space without actually painting it. Just a thought if you ever want to change it a bit, but don't want to paint it and make it so permanent. I did this in a rental and just used a staple gun. 💗

I'm giving you a solid 9/10 for your honesty! You seemed kinda nervous about showing your art supplies, but if you need to create then you need to have that stuff!! I have art and sewing supplies and musical instruments and recording equipment. It's a lot of stuff but it's all necessary!! Being creative is way cooler than fitting in a minimalist box ❤️

Your home is Beautiful.

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Dude. Moms are amazing.

yes! so good!

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

My man

Thanks for speaking about the price. It's always interesting to know such details. What I was curious about is why you chose a house with so many bedrooms instead of a smaller one since you live alone for the most part.

15:55 That is such a cool piece of art!

I guess I’ve been living under a rock, but it’s the first time I hear the term “alternative relationship”, but Google was helpful as always… if you’re still considering making a dedicated video on that, your audience would have at least one person. I’m near woods too and like biking in there, I hope you’re enjoying the nice weather this year. Cheers!

Missed you!

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Missed being here

The Minimalist label has no particular cache for me anymore. Do you have what you need? Anything more ....I hope serves your life well. It’s a big change up from Winnie. I just love the way you expressed your want for more of the nights and time with B & I. And sharing how Wanting has a place that is healthy and serving in life. That was very insightful for me. Thank you. Minimalist Score 8 Btw: I purchased a piece of your work and have it in my San Francisco home.

Very cool. Love the artwork and all the plants. I've got to get one of those lights. I would rate your level of minimalism at like an 8 since you asked. May I ask, does it hurt any of the guys' backs to sit on the ground? Do you offer cushions? Just curious!!!! LOVE house tours. Can't wait to see more about manifesting on this channel.

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

No it doesn't... It actually hurts my back to sit in chairs. I can do it for an hour but anything after that I get pretty uncomfortable. I do have back jacks one of the men in my men's group brought for those that need them

@Rockbuddy

3 жыл бұрын

@@ConorMcmillen A back jack you say? *does internet research* Oh, these look cool! I gotta get me one :)

Great video😊

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😁

Love you Conor big love to you from Australia xx loved the tour you are So cute sometimes in your body language. I always feel so comfortable watching you your so easy to like !!! Anyhow I’d rate you from 1-10 (1 being being the furthest from a minimalist and 10 being a total minimalist) an 8!!!

Definitely an 8 or 9 on the minimalist scale. And let's be honest, compared to most people's homes, you have a miniscule amount of stuff. Thanks for the video

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Haha yes that is true

Love your space. Love your voice. Love your lessons. I have been trying to decide which Berkey to get...yours looks like a good size. Which model is it?

I really enjoy watching your videos 😘😘😘 much love ❤️ From 0 to 10 in a minimalist scale, I'd say a 9

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Your personality so much, I could watch you talk forever. Maybe that's weird? haha, you just seem so authentic and wise.

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

That feels great. Thank you for this

@bealtaine237

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. Such a feeling of platonic swooning listening to you speak Conor. Thank you for your offerings to this world. 🙏

I would still call this very minimalistic. Just not “I can put everything I own in one bag” minimalistic. Anyways I loved this video! Thank you for sharing us how you live. Really nice space you have. 🙌🏻😊

A chest fridge is more energy efficient since all the cool air doesn’t escape when you open the fridge.

I score you 8! I'd love to see more videos on this channel :)

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

More to come!

Rating your minimalist home?! I thought minimalism was based off of each individual's standard for what adds value to their life....so along those lines you seem to be a 10/10:) If judging compared to other hardcore minimalists, maybe a 7? I love the dedicated office and KZread rooms with the open living room and simple bedroom - congrats! Are you and/or Brittany going to be at the Woodstock fruit festival this summer? I've never been but just considering it. not sure if you guys still swim in that world or not. I suppose I can go check out their website:)

The price of this made me shudder! I live in the uk and my 3 bed semi detached house with a 70ft long back garden is £400 a mth!

Love the solo chill video! I'd say an 7.5, especially considering that you're a parent. If we're talking about "essentialism" then a 9.5 😁

10 out of 10 minimalist as far as I’m concerned. Having a kid’s desk while you have a small child makes purrfect sense to me. I can tell that everything in your space is working for you in some gentle way.

I loved everything about this video! Thankyou so much for sharing! I have always wondered what the house looks like outside of the KZread room 😂 I mean I know I’ve seen some spaces in the vlogs but that doesn’t count! You are such a wonderful human 😊 this just felt like a friend showing me around and it was wonderful! Now I must sleep cause it’s 2am 😂 but I had to watch this 😍 PS I have no idea what to rate you on the scale cause I’m not minimalist at all in the slightest so to me you seem like a 10 😂 anyway goodnight 🥰

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Yes - go to sleep haha Thanks for watching and commenting

@brittanykerry2286

3 жыл бұрын

😂 I did eventually haha! And now it’s 12:30am the next day.. should probably do the same thing 🙈

Hah I love that you want to be rated. Compared to me a ten 🤣 I used to be more minimal then I currently am but have taken in more items and actually want to do a clearing as I feel overwhelmed. You have such a healthy balance. A rating in general maybe a 7.

Great to hear from you again brother. Cant limit yourself to the things that bring you joy. wouldn't want to minimize that part of your life... ;)

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Agree!

Hey Conor, not sure if you will see this comment since this video is like 5 months old now but ... If I want to switch to the type of sleeping mattress you have but I have hardwood in my room, what kind of thing should I put under the mat to avoid moisture buildup/mold. Alternatively, will rolling it up after sleeping take care of this issue? Thank you - much love

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I think the few extra pieces in your home seem to stem from love for others and creativity of self. Those are areas you’ve never appeared to be minimal with. So practically, it’s an 8 on the “stuff” scale, still very minimal…But a 10 when it comes to appropriating energy in the places that matter to you in this moment. That’s minimalism in my mind, giving everything of yourself to the minutia. Lovely space. I get a great vibe from that fridge 🤣

Ahhh, love the space!! No minimalist rating from me. Minimalism to me is is about having things that add value to your life. I have 3 kids and 4 bedrooms and almost 2 acres of land and therefore A LOT more things than you, but I'd still consider myself minimalist because what I do have is intentional. Sounds like that's applicable to you as well!!! Things are kind of crazy where I am at and my partner is trying to convince me to move to Austin. I'm not a city person, what I hear about TX though is either you're in the city or in the country. I need to be close to things but have LAND! If I ever sell my house I want at least 5 acres.

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

There are good sized lots about 30-45 minutes outside of Austin. I personally love it here more than any other place on earth I've visited so far. Can't say enough good things about it.

@nicolepapole

3 жыл бұрын

@@ConorMcmillen I'm definitely planning a visit someday, I've heard so many good things about the area. I'm just so far fromma city person. I like my house and how I look out every window and see trees and can't touch my neighbors house. I also need to be close to people! Community is literally everything, esp. right now. While things are legitimately insane here I thankfully have community which isn't.

8 Love you Conor 💜

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I would say 8/10 maby nearly a 9/10

“Thats a painting I did and thats a bundle of sticks” 😂😂

I would give you a 10

Definitely a 10

It does seem that the minimalist experiment in large part has shown to ultimately not work as most of its more known adherents have in practice if not word abandoned it. Perhaps intentionalist would be the better term. As for Brittany, no hate at all, but I think your getting the short end of the stick and that rarely (ever?) ends positively. Doesn’t make anyone the bad guy but as my very wise grandmother once told me, a clean break is ultimately more healthy for everyone.

Wow $ 2250? I've forgotten US rental costs. I'm on Italy and it's around €350 a month! How much does youtube generate for you if you don't mind sharing? BTW.you're an amazing person. You have a really lovely balance of emotion and alpha male.

I think you are an 8 or a 9 because the stuff you have a lot of is of certain categories and even then it isn't that much. What is that octagon looking thing in your bedroom on the shelf next to the books?

@ConorMcmillen

3 жыл бұрын

Good eye-- that's a dream catch Brittany made from sticks in our wood. I love it