Downsizing 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.

Live More With Less: Downsizing In Your 60s

Baby Boomers, Are You Ready to Downsize Your Life? Do you find yourself unsatisfied with your life as it is? Is clutter affecting your happiness? Then it may be time for you to learn how you can live more with less through downsizing. For many older adults, downsizing is a simple fact of life. What [...]

By |2023-09-04T12:13:26+00:00April 2nd, 2021|decluttering tips, Decorating, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing tips|Comments Off on Live More With Less: Downsizing In Your 60s
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Downsizing When Moving To A Smaller Home 

Is It Time To Downsize Your Life?  What if you were told that, by living with less, you could achieve greater happiness and contentment? I’m Rita Wilkins, “The Downsizing Designer,” and I have lived this experience. By downsizing my life to live with 95% less of what I once owned, I’ve found greater contentment in my life. Now, you can do [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:05+00:00March 19th, 2021|design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing tips, how to utilize space in your house, Interior design, retirement|Comments Off on Downsizing When Moving To A Smaller Home 
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Downsizing And Starting Over 

Downsizing Makes Your Life More Fulfilling  Do you find yourself wondering what is missing in your life? Have you tried, and failed, to make yourself content by accumulating more and more things? I’m Rita Wilkins, “The Downsizing Designer.” I’m here to propose that perhaps the solution you’ve been looking for isn’t in having more things, but in having fewer [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:03+00:00March 12th, 2021|decluttering tips, design ideas, downsizing, downsizing tips, empty nest|Comments Off on Downsizing And Starting Over 
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Moving Into A New Home And Downsizing 

Living A More Abundant Life With Less – Downsizing And Decluttering  Does your life seem too cluttered? Do you yearn for a life that is both simpler and richer? The solution you need could surprise you! I’m Rita Wilkins, or as some know me, “The Downsizing Designer.” I’ve learned that, through downsizing, I am able to lead a life that is [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:02+00:00March 5th, 2021|decluttering tips, Decorating, Design, design ideas, downsizing, downsizing tips|Comments Off on Moving Into A New Home And Downsizing 
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How Do You Know When It’s the Right Time to Downsize Your Home?

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer So much has changed in our lives and in our world in just one year. With so much uncertainty all around us, many of us just want to hold on to things that are familiar, giving us a sense of normalcy. That includes our homes, our jobs, and our [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:13:28+00:00February 18th, 2021|downsizing, downsizing tips, retirement, simplicity, simplify your life, Space Planning|Comments Off on How Do You Know When It’s the Right Time to Downsize Your Home?
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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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You Are Thinking About Downsizing Your Home, but You Have No Idea Where to Start

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Over the last several months while we were sheltering in place, I’ve had the opportunity to have many conversations with clients, colleagues, family, and friends of all different ages. Our conversations were about how our lives have changed since Covid and whether our homes are “working” or “not working” [...]

By |2021-01-12T10:19:57+00:00January 12th, 2021|downsizing, downsizing tips, empty nest, lifestyle, retirement|Comments Off on You Are Thinking About Downsizing Your Home, but You Have No Idea Where to Start
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Why Not Start Decluttering Your Home Now So Your Kids and Family Don’t Have to Do It When You’re Gone?

By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer If you have lost your parents or a significant other, you may have had to deal with not only cleaning out their home and all of the things they’ve collected and accumulated over many years, but you may have also had to prepare their home for sale. All of this, [...]

By |2023-10-03T12:04:11+00:00December 21st, 2020|Baby Boomers, downsizing, lifestyle, simplify your life, Uncategorized|1 Comment
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Are You Ready To Downsize Your Life And Upgrade Your Lifestyle?

Downsize Your Life With The Help Of Downsizing Designer Rita Wilkins Are you ready to simplify your life? Do you find yourself wanting to downsize or declutter, but aren’t sure where to start? I’m Rita Wilkins, also known as the Downsizing Designer, and I’m here to help you downsize your life. As a lifestyle design [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:01+00:00November 20th, 2020|decluttering tips, design trends, downsizing, downsizing tips|Comments Off on Are You Ready To Downsize Your Life And Upgrade Your Lifestyle?
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Start Refreshing Your Home Without Spending A Dime

How Can To Refresh Your Home Without Spending A Dime I’m Rita Wilkins – also known as the “downsizing designer.” As some of you already know, I am living with 95% less than what I used to own and I have never been happier. As the downsizing designer, I help others learn how to start [...]

By |2020-11-23T14:10:53+00:00November 6th, 2020|Decorating, design trends, downsizing, how to utilize space in your house, redecorating tips|Comments Off on Start Refreshing Your Home Without Spending A Dime
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