By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer I’m sure we’ve all made decisions that we’ve regretted. When you look back and say I wish I had… done it a little differently… made a different decision… thought it through a little more before I made my decision… We’ve all made those decisions that we regret later on. [...]
By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer I had a wonderful conversation with a client the other day that I want to share with you because she shed valuable insight on the impact of decluttering your home… and what she said is so true! I first met with my clients about six months ago. They asked [...]
By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Whether it is time to begin considering retirement or you are just looking for ways to simplify your life, decluttering can be a great place to start. The beginning of a new season is an excellent time to form new habits and make lifestyle changes. Here are a few [...]
By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you are thinking about remodeling your kitchen and wondering how to max out your design within the space you have… in addition to getting the assistance of a professional designer or a certified kitchen designer, these are a few steps you can take to fully prepare for that [...]
By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Face it, none of us are getting any younger. The pandemic shifted many of our priorities and helped us to focus on what really matters. It changed the way we live our lives right now and how we want to live our lives in the future. As an interior [...]
By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you are like many baby boomers right now, you might be looking around your home wondering where did all of this stuff come from? You’ve started to notice, especially during Covid just how much clutter is piling up and how much stress the mess is causing. You realize [...]
By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer As with any remodeling project, if you want it to be successful, the time and effort you put into it upfront can make all the difference. If you want to maximize the space you have, it’s important to first focus on the design of what’s possible for your bathroom. [...]
By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Do you have a morning routine that is so sacred to you that you can’t imagine living life without it? It’s your time to prioritize YOU! Get up early Go out in nature Go for a walk Eat a healthy breakfast Read your prayer journal Whatever your morning routine [...]
By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you are in your 50s or 60s, and you are starting to have discussions about whether you should downsize your home or whether you should age in place, there are a number of steps you can start taking now to modify your home should you decide to stay. [...]
By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer From a very early age, we were told to never “settle for less” and that if you were not living “the life”, you were probably settling. You were probably told that by your parents, your best friend, or maybe even your mentor, and I’m sure that they meant well when [...]
