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.

5 Winning Strategies to Finally Succeed at Decluttering and Staying Organized

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer I want to begin with a quote that has made a difference in my own downsizing and decluttering journey that I hope will give you some food for thought as you, two might be struggling to declutter, prevent “re-cluttering” and staying organized. I’m not sure who to credit with [...]

By |2026-05-05T15:37:12+00:00February 22nd, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, living in smaller spaces|Comments Off on 5 Winning Strategies to Finally Succeed at Decluttering and Staying Organized
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Finish Decluttering Your Home 

Are You Ready To Declutter Your Home? Get Started Now!  Do you feel as though you live surrounded by clutter? Are you ready to declutter your living space? Do you wish there were an easy-to-follow set of instructions – a decluttering checklist, even – that could help you get started and finish? Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, and [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:51+00:00February 3rd, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, design ideas, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to utilize space in your house|Comments Off on Finish Decluttering Your Home 
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What Decluttering Method Works For You? 

Learn How To Start Decluttering Today With This Helpful Online Course  Are you ready to get rid of clutter in your home? Do you find yourself wondering where to even start the decluttering process? Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins. Many know me as the Downsizing Designer. I once had a home with too much clutter, too. Now, though, [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:47+00:00January 27th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, design ideas, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, how to utilize space in your house, redecorating tips, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on What Decluttering Method Works For You? 
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A Checklist for Finding The “Right Size” Home

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Not all baby boomers are downsizing. That might sound funny coming from me, the Downsizing Designer, but what is happening is that baby boomers are trying to figure out what the “right size” house is for them at this stage of their lives. After all, lives change, people change, [...]

By |2026-05-05T15:23:29+00:00January 6th, 2022|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, downsizing, Interior design, Interiors, retirement, simplify your life|Comments Off on A Checklist for Finding The “Right Size” Home
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Do You Want To Declutter In The New Year?

What Are Your Plans For The New Year?  Now that New Year’s Eve has arrived, what plans do you have for your home in the new year? Do you look around your home now and wish it were less cluttered? Do you find yourself thinking that, once the new year is started, you’d like to declutter your surroundings [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:38+00:00December 31st, 2021|8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, design trends, downsizing, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, how to utilize space in your house, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on Do You Want To Declutter In The New Year?
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The “Right Size” Home Checklist

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you’re a baby boomer you might be wondering if you should stay in your existing house even if the kids have grown and have homes of their own, or whether you should downsize or “right size” to a home that better suits your current lifestyle as an empty [...]

By |2026-04-21T14:14:51+00:00December 27th, 2021|Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, Interior design, Interiors, lifestyle, retirement|Comments Off on The “Right Size” Home Checklist
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Downsized? How to Decorate Your New Smaller Home for the Holidays

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer At this stage of life, you’re looking forward to a simpler lifestyle with less clutter, more freedom, new friends, and new memories. Your kids are now grown and have left the nest. You might be single, widowed, or a couple. No matter what, holidays have changed for you. The once [...]

By |2026-04-21T14:14:57+00:00December 21st, 2021|Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, Design, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers|Comments Off on Downsized? How to Decorate Your New Smaller Home for the Holidays
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Is Clutter Preventing You from Enjoying the Holidays?

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer One of my decluttering clients shared this with me the other day: “I thought holidays were supposed to be fun when you have little kids! They look forward to it all year and so do I, but now that the holiday season is actually here, I’m so stressed out [...]

By |2026-04-21T14:15:00+00:00December 16th, 2021|decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, simplify your life|Comments Off on Is Clutter Preventing You from Enjoying the Holidays?
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Get Started Decluttering Today! 

How To I Start Decluttering?  Are you tired of the clutter in your home? Do you feel stuck and uncertain about how to get rid of the clutter? Do you wish you had an easy guide to teach you how to get started decluttering? I’m Rita Wilkins, and I’m here to offer the help you [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:35+00:00December 16th, 2021|8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, Design, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, how do i get rid of stuff, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house|Comments Off on Get Started Decluttering Today! 
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Simplifying Decluttering For Baby Boomers 

Baby Boomers, Do You Crave A Simpler Life?  Many baby boomers are finding themselves assessing the current state of their lives and homes, and finding it overwhelming. Do you have too much stuff? Is there too much space now that your children have moved away from home? Is maintaining your home becoming too difficult? My [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:32+00:00November 26th, 2021|8 Decluttering Methods., baby boomer downsizing, challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, Decorating, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, how do i get rid of stuff, how to utilize space in your house|Comments Off on Simplifying Decluttering For Baby Boomers 
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