In a recent survey of my social media audience, over 75% said one of the hardest parts of decluttering was finding the TIME. Even though they wanted to declutter their homes and get organized, they found it difficult to find time in their busy schedules to actually make it happen. Easy Solutions to Overcome Time [...]
Does this sound familiar in your household? It reminds me of when I was growing up with four siblings. Yes, we did argue. If someone did something wrong, we would often hear, “Who me? I didn’t do it, she did!” The same can be true of clutter in your household. “It is his mess, not [...]
Face it. The thought of downsizing, decluttering, and starting over in your 60s can be downright scary and overwhelming. Not knowing is one of the hardest parts. What kind of lifestyle do I want? Where will I live? How do I start the process of downsizing and decluttering? How can I possibly let go of [...]
Have you ever wished that your life was not so busy, so stressful, so complicated? That there would be times where you could just sit back, relax, and enjoy a cup of hot tea with your best friend? There was a time in my life that I longed for that, but it seemed like a [...]
That was a question posed to me on a recent podcast interview. On one level, the answer to this question is simple. When you live with less, you experience more time, money, freedom, energy, and peace of mind. But on a much deeper level, I see the real-life impact that it makes in people’s lives… [...]
BY RITA WILKINS FEBRUARY 09, 2024 LIFESTYLE Who could have guessed that the cathartic process of purging and decluttering one woman’s home one drawer, one closet, one room at a time could change the direction and trajectory of life forever? What began as an attempt to help a client gradually declutter her home, that had [...]
Just like anything else, some people are naturally good at some things and totally clueless at others. My 2 sons have always teased me by telling people “Our mom can see through walls.” Meaning, that is easy for me to walk into a room as a designer and visualize many ideas for a finished space. [...]
At a recent conference where I was speaking, I had the opportunity to spend an afternoon with many young professional women. One of the topics they most wanted to talk to me about as the “Downsizing Designer” was how to talk to their parents about all of their stuff. Stuff they clearly didn’t want to [...]
In this blog, consider embarking on a transformational journey - one that brings you closer to a life you’ve always envisioned. If you’re tired of living a life full of clutter and chaos, this blog will inspire you to clear your clutter so you can begin living a life you love. What will your new [...]
If you are considering downsizing, this blog is intended to help you weigh some pros and cons before you make such a big decision. As the “Downsizing Designer,” I’m frequently asked if there are downsides to downsizing. The short answer is downsizing may or may not be right for you. It all depends. The truth [...]
