Aging in Place posts by Rita Wilkins. Rita is a renowned expert in decluttering and minimalism, empowering individuals to simplify their lives through practical tips and resources, while also captivating audiences as a professional speaker and author.

The Dueling Downsizers

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer What do you do when you want to downsize and your spouse or partner doesn’t? Just know that you are not alone. It's very common for one partner to want to downsize and the other not. As an interior design and downsizing designer, I am frequently asked to be [...]

By |2021-01-28T08:03:59+00:00January 26th, 2021|Aging in place, Baby Boomers, downsizing, downsizing tips, lifestyle, retirement|Comments Off on The Dueling Downsizers
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Empty Nester? What’s Next?

You just dropped off your youngest child at college and moved him into his dorm.  The ride home seems longer.  It’s quiet and tearful. You walk through the front door of your home where there are no more lacrosse sticks or gym bags to trip over.  There are no dirty socks on the family room [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:13:22+00:00September 11th, 2019|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, Concepts, decluttering tips, Decorating, Design, design trends, downsizing, empty nest, freedom, Home Decorating, Interior design, Interiors, lifestyle, minimalism, motivation, personal growth, retirement, simplicity, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, time, travel|Comments Off on Empty Nester? What’s Next?
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Secrets to Living a Vacation Mindset Everyday

It was sure a bitter cold evening, a fire was blazing in the fireplace, and we carefully sipped the hot toddies that we cupped in our hands. I was sitting between my beloved ex-mother and father-in-law on their tiny, well-worn loveseat. I listened intently to story after story of their many trips taken during their [...]

By |2026-04-30T18:04:31+00:00August 6th, 2019|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, downsizing, empty nest, freedom, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, motivation, personal growth, retirement, simplicity, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, time, travel|Comments Off on Secrets to Living a Vacation Mindset Everyday
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LIFESTYLE DESIGN – WHAT IS IT?

By Rita S. Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer As a young girl growing up in Germany, our family of seven took frequent road trips to neighboring countries. Our mom was usually the instigator of these adventures. Dad was the consummate planner. In so many ways, they were the perfect team. She was curious, a learner, a [...]

By |2019-01-18T21:23:04+00:00October 16th, 2018|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, Design, downsizing, empty nest, freedom, Interior design, lifestyle, minimalism, personal growth, retirement, simplicity, simplify your life, time, travel, trending|Comments Off on LIFESTYLE DESIGN – WHAT IS IT?
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