Simple lifestyle design 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.

Get a Jumpstart on Spring with a Decluttering Method That Really Works! (it’s called minimizing)

BY RITA WILKINS THE DOWNSIZING DESIGNER Spring is just around the corner. Our thoughts turn to being outside again, new beginnings, and a fresh start. Our thoughts might also turn into the age-old custom of spring cleaning, giving your home a fresh, lighter, less cluttered look. Have you ever asked yourself why you take time [...]

By |2021-03-05T20:26:47+00:00March 5th, 2021|decluttering tips, lifestyle, minimalism, simplicity, simplify your life, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Get a Jumpstart on Spring with a Decluttering Method That Really Works! (it’s called minimizing)
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How to Let Go of Sentimental Stuff

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you are trying to downsize or declutter your home, you might have difficulty with letting go of sentimental items. You want to let go because you know you can’t keep everything, but it’s killing you to give up certain items. You’re stuck. You’re frustrated, stressed, and overwhelmed. You’re [...]

By |2021-02-02T16:45:50+00:00February 2nd, 2021|decluttering tips, lifestyle, motivation|Comments Off on How to Let Go of Sentimental Stuff
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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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Make Yourself at Home… in Your Own Home

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer While 2020 was certainly trying for most of us, the Year of Covid can also be viewed as one that forced us to slow down and see our lives through a close-up lens. It shined a spotlight on what was working and also unmasked what was not working in [...]

By |2026-05-05T15:18:44+00:00January 22nd, 2021|lifestyle, Space Planning, Sustainable Design|Comments Off on Make Yourself at Home… in Your Own Home
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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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Enough Is Enough! I’ve Had It with All This Clutter!

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer It’s almost January, time for those New Year’s resolutions again: Lose weight Exercise more Get organized Do you know that getting organized is one of the top 3 promises we make to ourselves each year, but according to the US News Report, by mid-February, only 20% of us will [...]

By |2021-01-05T19:25:17+00:00January 5th, 2021|lifestyle|Comments Off on Enough Is Enough! I’ve Had It with All This Clutter!
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Can You Name 20 Good Things That Happened to You in 2020?

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer As challenging as it might seem, some good things probably happened in your life and business in 2020. There were likely silver linings and some positive takeaways. What were they for you? Here are my top 11 silver linings for 2020 Finding time to reflect on what matters most. [...]

By |2026-04-30T18:03:29+00:00December 24th, 2020|lifestyle, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Can You Name 20 Good Things That Happened to You in 2020?
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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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SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE: Stress less this holiday season

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” It can be, but it can also be a time of great stress, anxiety, and even loneliness. If you believe what TV and media tells you that the perfect holiday season is: Families and friends gathered around the table. A home filled with [...]

By |2026-04-30T18:03:37+00:00December 11th, 2020|lifestyle, simplify your life, Uncategorized|Comments Off on SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE: Stress less this holiday season
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WHO DOESN’T LOVE UPGRADES?

Lifestyle upgrades that will change your life.   By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer What comes to mind when you hear the word upgrade? First-class airline seats Upgraded hotel rooms Restaurant upgrades Upgraded VIP tickets These are wonderful perks and surprises, often unexpected and they certainly enhance our experience. The definition of an upgrade is [...]

By |2026-04-30T18:03:43+00:00December 8th, 2020|lifestyle, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Uncategorized|Comments Off on WHO DOESN’T LOVE UPGRADES?
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