By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer Whether you call yourself a minimalist or not, the thought of excess holiday clutter throughout your home creates a level of angst and anxiety. It does to many at this time of year. The influx of beautifully wrapped presents from well-meaning friends and relatives… Gifts that you may not want, [...]
By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer When you reach the age of 60, you’re beginning to enter a new stage of life that can be both terrorizing and exciting. It’s a time of change… big change, and these changes can be scary because you’re being confronted with stepping out of your comfort zone and letting go [...]
By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you are in your 50s or 60s, and you are starting to have discussions about whether you should downsize your home or whether you should age in place, there are a number of steps you can start taking now to modify your home should you decide to stay. [...]
Is It Too Late To Downsize And Start Over? Downsizing and decluttering is a great way to get a fresh start and start over. Baby boomers, if you want to start over, declutter your home, and live a simpler life, then I can help. My name is Rita Wilkins and I am The Downsizing Designer. I simplified my life [...]
How to Downsize and Simplify Your Life Many baby boomers are currently hitting a point in their lives where they feel a need to simplify. Perhaps you’re getting ready for retirement. Perhaps you’re looking for a way to save money. You may even just find that you have too many things to manage. Downsizing is the answer to many [...]
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 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 Rita Wilkins The 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
