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.

The New Decluttering Trend

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer What does the popular Marie Kondo Netflix series, the art of Swedish death cleaning, and the Covid pandemic have in common? Each has inspired a decluttering trend and movement that: Caused us to rethink excess accumulation and overconsumption. Inspired us to get rid of items we no longer want, [...]

By |2026-05-05T15:34:22+00:00February 10th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., simplify your life|Comments Off on The New Decluttering Trend
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Busy Peoples Quick Start Guide to Decluttering and Getting Organized

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Do you find yourself saying…? “I’m too busy to find time to declutter and it’s too emotional for me to deal with.” “I have a hard enough time just keeping up with everything I have on my plate.” “I want to have a simpler, less cluttered house and life, [...]

By |2026-04-21T14:14:44+00:00February 8th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., A Peek into Your Good Life, baby boomer downsizing, decluttering tips, lifestyle, motivation, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., simplicity, simplify your life|Comments Off on Busy Peoples Quick Start Guide to Decluttering and Getting Organized
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A Decluttering Challenge For 2022

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you are reading this blog, you must be interested in finally decluttering your home in 2022. You might have tried many times before to declutter, but you’ve gotten overwhelmed, frustrated, then you get stuck, lose motivation and never finish. And the clutter just keeps building up! You’ve probably [...]

By |2026-04-21T14:14:48+00:00February 1st, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, how do i get rid of stuff, lifestyle, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on A Decluttering Challenge For 2022
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Decluttering in 2022? It doesn’t have to be perfect… Just start!

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you’re like most Americans, one of the top 3 resolutions for 2022 is to declutter and get organized. But it’s now mid-January already and perhaps you haven’t even started. This is sound familiar? You’ve been too busy… with holidays, company, work, and you’re exhausted! You look around at [...]

By |2026-05-05T15:22:07+00:00January 28th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, motivation, retirement, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on Decluttering in 2022? It doesn’t have to be perfect… Just start!
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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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Start Decluttering Your Home Today 

Don’t Let The Stress Of A Cluttered Home Overwhelm You  Are you eager to get rid of clutter in your home? Do you feel stuck or uncertain about how to get started decluttering? What if you didn’t have to learn how to start decluttering all on your own? What if you could receive the help you need right in your own [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:46+00:00January 20th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, 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 Start Decluttering Your Home Today 
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What’s The Best Method To Start Decluttering? 

How Do I Start Decluttering My Home?  Do you look around your home and feel overwhelmed by all the clutter? Do you want to get rid of the clutter, but feel stuck and aren’t sure how to start? Do you wish you had reliable advice on how to get started decluttering?   Good news – you [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:41+00:00January 12th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, design ideas, downsizing in your 70s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, living in smaller spaces, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on What’s The Best Method To Start Decluttering? 
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Need Help Decluttering In The New Year? 

How Will This New Year Be Different For You?  A new year is a time for starting fresh and resolving to change for the better. However, it’s hard to stick to your plans if you don’t even know how to get started – and getting started is where most people find themselves stuck when they want to declutter [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:40+00:00January 6th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, Decorating, design ideas, design trends, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, how to utilize space in your house, living in smaller spaces, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on Need Help Decluttering In The New Year? 
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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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A Sneak Peek: The Downsizing Designer’s Holiday Home Décor

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Welcome to my “NEW” old home (built in 1780)! This past summer, I moved from my jewel box apartment in Philadelphia, right-sizing to a beautiful Hallmark-like Village in historic New Castle DE on the Delaware River. When I started to decorate for the holidays, I committed to keeping my [...]

By |2021-12-13T12:46:12+00:00December 14th, 2021|Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, Interior design, Interiors, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on A Sneak Peek: The Downsizing Designer’s Holiday Home Décor
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