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.

WHY THE BEST TIME TO PLAN YOUR KITCHEN DESIGN IS DURING THE BUSY HOLIDAY SEASON

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer It sounds crazy, right? Planning your kitchen design during one of the busiest times of the year! Why would I recommend that? Think of it this way: Your house might be full of family who is home for the holidays (maybe not quite as many this year with Covid-19 [...]

By |2021-01-04T14:58:23+00:00November 27th, 2020|Holiday Decorating, Home Decorating, Interior design, Kitchen renovation, lifestyle, Uncategorized|Comments Off on WHY THE BEST TIME TO PLAN YOUR KITCHEN DESIGN IS DURING THE BUSY HOLIDAY SEASON
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Your home (YOU’RE HOME) for the holiday: a Virtual Thanksgiving this year

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer This week kicks off the holiday season and many people I’ve talked to are dreading the holiday season this year because of the many restrictions and concerns surrounding the spread of covid-19. But those of you who know me as a friend, as a design, or as a coach, [...]

By |2026-04-30T18:03:46+00:00November 26th, 2020|lifestyle, simplicity, simplify your life, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Your home (YOU’RE HOME) for the holiday: a Virtual Thanksgiving this year
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How a REVERSE BUCKET LIST can reboot and reignite your life and your career

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer One of the most talked-about subjects of our time and at this stage of our lives, is how to successfully navigate these uncertain times so we can not only survive, but thrive in life. In Bruce Feiler’s new book, Life Is in the Transitions, he refers to times of great [...]

By |2023-03-13T11:31:57+00:00November 24th, 2020|bucket list, lifestyle, Uncategorized|Comments Off on How a REVERSE BUCKET LIST can reboot and reignite your life and your career
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Downsize by Decluttering

Downsizing is on the minds of many Americans…especially now! And, particularly with Baby Boomers who are or will become empty nesters in the not too distant future. With fewer day-to-day responsibilities, they’ve suddenly discovered more time and freedom to pursue interests that have been put on the back burner. And, even if you’re not a [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:13:25+00:00September 23rd, 2020|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, Design, downsizing, empty nest, freedom, Interior design, Interiors, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, motivation, personal growth, retirement, simplicity, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, time, trending|Comments Off on Downsize by Decluttering
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Quick Start Guide To Designing The Life And Career You Love!

The first step to building the life you want is to let go of the life you don't want. Change is hard. Any transition requires that we shift our thinking from the way things have always been to the way they could possibly be. Taking time to evaluate what we want - and don't want [...]

By |2021-01-14T11:09:11+00:00July 24th, 2020|lifestyle, personal growth|Comments Off on Quick Start Guide To Designing The Life And Career You Love!
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Is it time to schedule an Extreme Decluttering Party?

By Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer You’ve heard of extreme sports, extreme makeovers, and extreme food shows, and man caves, but do you know about extreme decluttering parties? It’s one of the hottest trends in completely overhauling one area of your home at a time, purging it of the clutter that you’ve been wanting to [...]

By |2021-01-14T10:59:33+00:00June 16th, 2020|decluttering tips, lifestyle, simplicity, simplify your life|Comments Off on Is it time to schedule an Extreme Decluttering Party?
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Are You “Dueling” with Clutter? How to Win the Battle and Get Your Life Back

Are fighting a never-ending battle with clutter? If you think you are alone, you’re not! According to the National Association of Professional Organizers: 54% of Americans are overwhelmed by clutter. 55% say clutter is a huge source of stress. 33% hold onto things they no longer want, need or use. Americans are “dueling” with too [...]

By |2026-04-30T18:04:03+00:00February 19th, 2020|decluttering tips, Design, downsizing, empty nest, freedom, lifestyle, minimalism, simplicity, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, trending|Comments Off on Are You “Dueling” with Clutter? How to Win the Battle and Get Your Life Back
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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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New towns and new friends

Rita Good morning, and welcome to day 23 of my 30 day journey to the South of France and today I'm here with a new friend Patricia Brooks.  We're in this beautiful town that she chose to move to just a little over a couple of months ago, right?   Patricia I’ve been in France [...]

By |2026-04-30T18:04:34+00:00July 30th, 2019|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, Concepts, decluttering tips, 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, TEDx Talk, time, travel|Comments Off on New towns and new friends
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