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.

Looking For Minimalist Organization Tips? 

Is Your Home Cluttered And Disorganized?  Does the clutter in your home leave you feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Do you want to organize your home, but aren’t sure how you should start the decluttering process? Do you find you’re not even sure how to declutter your home at all? Don’t worry – you’re not the [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:07:03+00:00August 26th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., downsizing after retirement, downsizing in your 70s, how to utilize space in your house, Interior design, living in smaller spaces, redecorating tips, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on Looking For Minimalist Organization Tips? 
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Transform Your Home and Your Life: Downsize and Declutter Like a Minimalist

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer The pandemic taught us many things, perhaps one of the most important lessons: Stand back and look at your life through a new lens. Rethink what matters most, what’s essential, and what’s not. During the pandemic, many people chose to declutter their homes by removing those things that took [...]

By |2026-05-05T15:18:55+00:00August 24th, 2022|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, engage in yourlife, lifestyle, minimalism, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., simplicity, simplify your life|Comments Off on Transform Your Home and Your Life: Downsize and Declutter Like a Minimalist
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These Minimalist Checklists Help You Declutter 

Are You Ready To Live In A Clutter-Free Home? If you’re tired of all the clutter around your home, don’t wait a moment longer – take the first steps to start your decluttering journey today. You don’t have to live with unwanted clutter, and you don’t have to learn how to declutter your home all [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:07:01+00:00August 19th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, design trends, downsizing, how to utilize space in your house, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on These Minimalist Checklists Help You Declutter 
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Minimalist Living: What is Clutter Blindness?

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Have you ever gotten so used to seeing something that you don’t even notice it anymore? The boots and snow shovels from last winter that still sit in your mudroom. The old winter coats that no longer fit but take up room in your hall closet. The kid’s trophies [...]

By |2026-05-05T15:22:47+00:00August 9th, 2022|Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, engage in yourlife, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, living in smaller spaces, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., simplicity, simplify your life|Comments Off on Minimalist Living: What is Clutter Blindness?
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Baby Boomers! We Have Too Much Stuff! What Are We Going to Do About It?

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Do you know that the average American household has over 300,000 items in it according to LA Times? And many of us baby boomers have much more “stuff” than that! Perhaps you’ve become blinded to the actual amount of stuff you have in your home. You just don’t see [...]

By |2026-05-05T15:37:30+00:00August 2nd, 2022|A Peek into Your Good Life, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, lifestyle, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life|Comments Off on Baby Boomers! We Have Too Much Stuff! What Are We Going to Do About It?
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5 Minimalist Lifestyle Hacks to a Simpler More Relaxing Summer

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Summer is here… Are you having fun yet? Or are you still rushing around, shopping, packing to get away so you can finally relax and have fun? It sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? Hurry up so you can relax! And then, after all of the running around, you [...]

By |2026-05-05T15:20:02+00:00July 13th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, freedom, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, lifestyle, minimalism, motivation, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., simplify your life, travel|Comments Off on 5 Minimalist Lifestyle Hacks to a Simpler More Relaxing Summer
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Downsizing and Decluttering in Your 60s: When and How to Start

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer “The secret to happiness is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.” ~ Socrates What is it about turning 60 that changes us? I have a big birthday coming up soon so perhaps I’m being a little nostalgic, meaning this blog is coming [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:06:47+00:00July 7th, 2022|Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on Downsizing and Decluttering in Your 60s: When and How to Start
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Use These Minimalist Organization Tips 

Do You Want Minimalist Ideas For Your Minimalist Lifestyle? Do you have too much stuff in your home? Are you ready to get rid of it and declutter your space? Too much clutter can lead to stress and dissatisfaction with your living space. Don’t let clutter rule your life – try minimalist designs in your [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:06:45+00:00July 1st, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., baby boomer downsizing, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on Use These Minimalist Organization Tips 
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Start This Decluttering Course Today 

Are You Ready To Get Started Decluttering?  You don’t have to live with unwanted and unnecessary clutter. You can start your decluttering journey today. Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins. I’m also known as the Downsizing Designer. After getting rid of 90% of what I once owned, I live with more time, money, and freedom to do [...]

By |2026-04-21T14:14:30+00:00June 25th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, design ideas, downsizing after retirement, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, living in smaller spaces, redecorating tips, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., Wake It Up|Comments Off on Start This Decluttering Course Today 
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Simple Downsizing And Decluttering Checklists 

Are You Ready To Learn How To Downsize And Declutter Your Life?  Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins. I’m known as the Downsizing Designer because after decluttering my life and getting rid of 90% of what I once owned, I dedicated myself to helping others downsizing and decluttering. If you’re ready to learn how you can downsize [...]

By |2026-04-21T14:14:36+00:00June 9th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, design ideas, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on Simple Downsizing And Decluttering Checklists 
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