Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this week’s blog! So far this month, we’ve explored how different clutter personalities shape our habits and how minimalism can be personalized to fit your lifestyle. But now comes the question: How do you make minimalism stick for the long haul? The answer isn’t in [...]
Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this week’s blog! If you’ve ever looked at a minimalist space and thought, That’s beautiful… but I could never live like that, you’re not alone. The good news? You don’t have to. Minimalism isn’t about copying someone else’s aesthetic. It’s not about cold white walls [...]
Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this week’s blog! If you’ve ever looked around your home and wondered, Why do I have so many of the same thing? or Why do I collect but never use?—you’re not alone. Clutter doesn’t just show up randomly; it’s often a reflection of your personality, [...]
Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this week’s blog! If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why is it so hard for me to declutter?” or “Why do other people seem to have no problem letting go of things?”—you’re not alone. The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to decluttering, and the [...]
Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this week’s blog! Spring decluttering is more than just an annual clean-out—it’s an opportunity to reset your home, your habits, and your mindset. But what happens after the initial burst of motivation wears off? How do you make your decluttered home stay that way? The [...]
Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this week’s blog! If you’ve ever struggled to let go of things—despite knowing they no longer serve you—you’re not alone. Decluttering isn’t just about getting rid of stuff. It’s about understanding why we hold onto things in the first place. Behind every piece of clutter, [...]
Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this week’s blog! If you’ve ever started decluttering and thought, But what if I need this later?—you’re not alone. The fear of getting rid of the “wrong” things can keep us stuck in cluttered spaces, unsure of what’s truly essential. So how do you know [...]
Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this week’s blog—where we wrap up our February series on debunking the myth of hard rules in minimalism and decluttering. If you’ve been following along, you know that minimalism isn’t about rigid restrictions or fitting into someone else’s idea of simplicity. So today, I’m here [...]
Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this week’s blog—where we’re breaking down the idea that minimalism has to be all or nothing. If the idea of minimalism feels restrictive, like you have to follow a strict set of rules, I want you to know something: minimalism has wiggle room—it’s not about [...]
Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this week’s blog, where we’re diving into the real secret to sustainable minimalism—understanding the difference between rules and guidelines. If you’ve ever tried to embrace a minimalist lifestyle but felt restricted by rigid rules, you’re not alone. Many people abandon minimalism because they think they [...]
