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# Design Services LTD

Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer, is a nationally recognized interior design and lifestyle design expert.  Through her best-selling book, speaking engagments, and design insight, Rita has changed the lives of thousands of people throughout the United States.

## Posts

- [Life After Decluttering: Starting Over in Retirement ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/06/23/life-after-decluttering-starting-over-in-retirement-2/) - Decluttering Can Help You Start Over Decluttering and downsizing can be big decisions to make – especially if these decisions coincide with preparing for retirement. Downsizing and decluttering come with unique challenges, including how to get started, how to stay motivated, etc. Whatever challenges you’re facing, you don’t have to face them alone. Seek help
- [Downsize? Age in place? Upsize? What is the right size for you right now?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/06/14/14-questions-to-ask-to-right-size-your-home-at-any-age/) - Explore the right home size for your current stage in life. Discover if downsizing, aging in place, or upsizing aligns with your needs and desires.
- [Did I Make a Mistake Downsizing? The Truth About Downsizing Regret](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/07/13/did-i-make-a-mistake-downsizing-the-truth-about-downsizing-regret/) - I’m going to tell you something I have rarely said out loud. When I sold my 5,000-square-foot home in the beautiful countryside and downsized to an 867-square-foot apartment in Center City Philadelphia, I was certain it was one of the best decisions I had ever made. But about three months after the move, I found
- [How to Rediscover Yourself After Retirement and Expand Your Life](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/07/07/how-to-rediscover-yourself-after-retirement-and-expand-your-life/) - Many people believe that expanding their lives requires starting over completely. I disagree. Your next chapter does not have to begin with a dramatic reinvention. In fact, some of the most meaningful changes begin when you approach life with curiosity rather than certainty. You may not need to become someone entirely new. You may simply
- [5 Retirement Regrets No One Talks About and How to Avoid Them](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/06/30/5-retirement-regrets-no-one-talks-about-and-how-to-avoid-them/) - If you could sit down with the person you were five years ago, before you retired, what would you tell her? Would you tell her to travel more? Save more money? Make fewer plans? Or would you tell her something deeper? Perhaps you would say: “I wish I had known how much my life would
- [Retirement Loneliness: 4 Ways to Feel Connected Again](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/06/25/retirement-loneliness-4-ways-to-feel-connected-again/) - Have you ever felt invisible, even when you were surrounded by people? That feeling may be connected to retirement loneliness, an experience many women are not prepared for when their careers come to an end. You may have spent years looking forward to retirement. You planned your finances, considered your health care needs, and imagined
- [Afraid of Being Alone After 60? How to Build a Life You Love](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/06/23/afraid-of-being-alone-after-60-how-to-build-a-life-you-love/) - Afraid of being alone after 60? Discover how to stop waiting, overcome loneliness, and create a meaningful life with purpose, joy, and connection.v
- [The Friendship Crisis After 60: How to Build Meaningful Connections Again](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/06/18/the-friendship-crisis-after-60/) - Making friends after 60 can feel difficult, but it is possible. Discover how to rebuild connection, belonging, and meaningful friendships.
- [Feeling Alone After 60? Why Loneliness Is Not the Same as Being Alone](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/06/16/feeling-alone-after-60-why-loneliness-is-not-the-same-as-being-alone/) - Are you in your 60s or 70s and feeling alone? Maybe the house feels quieter than it used to. Maybe another weekend arrives and you realize you have no real plans. Maybe you look around and think, “Is this all there is?” And perhaps the harder question quietly follows. “Will I spend the rest of
- [Retirement Identity Crisis: Why So Many Baby Boomers Feel Lost After Retiring](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/06/13/retirement-identity-crisis-why-so-many-baby-boomers-feel-lost-after-retiring/) - Are you newly retired and not quite sure what to do with yourself? Maybe you thought retirement would feel like freedom. No alarm clock. No meetings. No pressure. No one needing something from you every five minutes. But now that the noise has quieted, you may find yourself wondering, “Who am I now?” You might Feeling lost after retirement? Many baby boomers experience a retirement identity crisis after leaving work. Here is how to rediscover purpose, confidence, and meaning in this new chapter of life.
- [I Do Not Want to Be a Burden to My Kids](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/06/11/i-do-not-want-to-be-a-burden-to-my-kids/) - Have you ever said to yourself, “I do not want to be a burden to my kids”? Maybe you have thought it quietly while lying awake at night. Maybe you have felt it while walking up the stairs that suddenly seem a little steeper than they used to. Maybe you have noticed the yard feels
- [The Word Baby Boomers Refuse to Say and What It May Be Costing Them](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/06/09/the-word-baby-boomers-refuse-to-say-and-what-it-may-be-costing-them/) - I have a question for you, and I would love for you to sit with it for just a moment before you answer. When was the last time someone asked you, “What do you do for a living?” Did you pause before saying the word retired? If so, you are not alone. Many baby boomers
- [What Baby Boomers and Millennials Can Learn From Each Other About Life](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/06/02/what-baby-boomers-and-millennials-can-learn-from-each-other-about-life/) - The other day, I read an article called The Millennial Divide in Builder magazine. Written by an economist, it explored the growing gap between millennials who were able to enter the housing market early enough and those who waited too long and now feel priced out of the very life they hoped to build. After
- [What If More Is No Longer the Answer?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/06/02/what-if-more-is-no-longer-the-answer/) - What if I don’t want more anymore? Maybe more was never really the answer. This is a question many people over 50 are quietly asking themselves. Not always out loud. Not necessarily at dinner parties or even with family. But privately, while standing in a home filled with beautiful things they worked hard to earn,
- [Retirement Is Not Just About Money. It Is About the Life You Want to Live](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/05/29/retirement-is-not-just-about-money/) - For decades, the retirement conversation has sounded almost the same in every household. Will we have enough money? Can we afford to retire?How long will our savings last? Should we sell the house? Financial security matters, of course. It always has. For many in our parents’ generation, retirement was viewed through the lens of survival,
- [Managing a House That No Longer Fits: “I Know Something Needs to Change… I Just Don’t Know What”](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/05/27/managing-a-house-that-no-longer-fits-i-know-something-needs-to-change-i-just-dont-know-what/) - There comes a point in life when the home that once felt like success, security, and comfort begins to feel heavy. Not because the house has changed. Because you have changed. Maybe you have found yourself saying, “I know something needs to change… I just don’t know what.” You are not unhappy, exactly. You are
- [Why Baby Boomers Are Not Selling Their Homes: It’s Not Just the Market](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/05/19/why-baby-boomers-are-not-selling-their-homes-its-not-just-the-market/) - There has been a lot of conversation lately about why baby boomers are not selling their homes. Many experts point to the housing market. They mention high interest rates, economic uncertainty, rising home prices, and the challenge of finding somewhere affordable to move. And yes, those things matter. But I believe there is something much
- [Motherhood After 50: Learning to Love Differently Without Losing Yourself](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/05/14/motherhood-after-50-learning-to-love-differently-without-losing-yourself/) - Motherhood has been on my mind a lot lately. Not because I want flowers or gifts, although those are always lovely, but because holidays like Mother’s Day have a way of bringing emotions to the surface. Feelings we often tuck away. Feelings we may not even realize we are carrying. Lately, I have been thinking
- [What Mom Really Wants for Mother’s Day](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/05/12/what-mom-really-wants-for-mothers-day/) - “What should we get Mom for Mother’s Day?” Flowers, a card, brunch, and thoughtful gifts are all lovely. But today, I want to share a little secret about what moms really want. And if you are a mom reading this, you might quietly smile, nod your head, and think, “Yes, that’s exactly right.” Because what
- [Why Decluttering Feels More Stressful Before It Feels Better](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/05/07/why-decluttering-feels-more-stressful-before-it-feels-better/) - The Messy Middle No One Talks About Have you ever started decluttering and instead of feeling better… you actually felt worse? Like somehow, you made a bigger mess than the one you started with? I received a comment recently from someone in this community, and I think so many of you will relate to what
- [Paperwork Stress Is Real: Why You Avoid Paper Clutter and How to Start](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/05/06/paperwork-stress-is-real-why-you-avoid-paper-clutter-and-how-to-start/) - Do you have a pile of paperwork somewhere in your home that you keep meaning to get to? But somehow, you don’t. And every time you see it, you feel a wave of stress. Maybe it’s a stack of unopened mail on the counter. Maybe it’s a folder of forms you keep moving from one
- [There’s Something About Turning 60 That Changes You](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/03/15/theres-something-about-turning-60-that-changes-you/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Perhaps it’s that you see your clock ticking right before your eyes. You have less life in front of you than behind you. You have so much more you want to accomplish. You’re not done yet! In fact, you are so ready to go for it, to live life
- [How Decluttering in My 60s Changed My Life (And How It Can Change Yours Too!)](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/05/21/how-decluttering-in-my-60s-changed-my-life-and-how-it-can-change-yours-too/) - The Clutter Mystery Did you know that, according to a University of California study, the average American home has over 300,000 items in it? 300,000 items! No wonder Americans are stressed out by the amount of stuff in their homes. No wonder we are having difficulty concentrating, focusing, and getting things done. No wonder one
- [My 5-Step Method to Declutter and Organize Your Home](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/02/22/my-5-step-method-to-declutter-and-organize-your-home/) - Just like anything else, some people are naturally good at some things and totally clueless at others. My 2 sons have always teased me by telling people “Our mom can see through walls.” Meaning, that is easy for me to walk into a room as a designer and visualize many ideas for a finished space.
- [How to Help Declutter Your Parents’ Home Before They Die](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/04/04/how-to-help-declutter-your-parents-home-before-they-die/) - By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer There’s always more than one side to a story. That’s why it’s important to have conversations and listen to each other’s points of view so you can learn from each other and come up with mutually agreeable solutions. What am I referring to? How can you help your parents declutter
- [Don’t Let This Happen to You: I Downsized but I Still Have Too Much Stuff!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/07/03/dont-let-this-happen-to-you-i-downsized-but-i-still-have-too-much-stuff/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Have you ever moved to a new home, and as you’re packing you can’t decide, so you say I’ll just take it with me… just in case I need it? So you move into your new home. You still can’t decide, so you put it in the attic or
- [Jump Start Your Downsizing Journey with These Resources](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/05/04/jump-start-your-downsizing-journey-with-these-resources/) - If you or someone you know are getting ready to downsize to a smaller home, I read a great article over the weekend that I would love to share with you.
- [3 Simple Ways to Manage Emotions When You Are Downsizing and Decluttering](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/06/13/3-simple-ways-to-manage-emotions-when-you-are-downsizing-and-decluttering/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer For those of you who are either in the midst of decluttering and downsizing or if you were about to embark on this life-changing journey, there’s no way to minimize the impact that decluttering and downsizing can have on your emotions during the process. While it is much easier
- [“Right Size” Home Checklist: An Organized Way to Find Your Perfect New Home](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/04/01/right-size-home-checklist-an-organized-way-to-find-your-perfect-new-home/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Are you happy with the house you are currently living in? Or do you find yourself complaining: It’s too big, it’s too much work! It’s too small, there’s never enough room! How many of you would say your home is just right? Do you find yourself saying “I wish
- [Lifestyle Trend Goes Mainstream as Baby Boomers Embrace Minimalism](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/02/15/lifestyle-trend-goes-mainstream-as-baby-boomers-embrace-minimalism/) - BY RITA WILKINS JANUARY 27, 2023 LIFESTYLE There’s a cultural shift taking place right before our eyes. The generation that created consumerism is now embracing the idea of choosing to live with less… much less! For years, baby boomers’ big wallets and significant disposable income allowed them to buy big houses, fill them up with
- [Downsizing And Starting Over in Your 60s Is Emotional: How to Design the Life You Really Want](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/02/17/downsizing-and-starting-over-in-your-60s-is-emotional-how-to-design-the-life-you-really-want/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you’re in your 60s or 70s, perhaps you have already downsized. You might be saying, “Why didn’t I downsize sooner?” You might be experiencing a home and a lifestyle that is better suited for you at this stage of your life. You have more time, energy, and freedom
- [A Minimalist Home: 6 Minimalist Decluttering Tips for Curating Your Home](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/10/19/a-minimalist-home-6-minimalist-decluttering-tips-for-curating-your-home/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Perhaps you are one of the lucky ones. You’ve already downsized to a smaller, more manageable home and in the process, you got rid of a lot of the things that you no longer wanted, needed, or used. Like all of those boxes in the basement or attic that
- [5 Years Later: What I Discovered When I Decluttered and Downsized](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/10/26/5-years-later-what-i-discovered-when-i-decluttered-and-downsized/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer It was a little over 5 years ago when I downsized from my 5000-square-foot home in the country and move to an 867-square-foot condo in Philadelphia. I gave away 95% of my belongings. I can honestly say I have no regrets and I’ve never been happier. In the process,
- [Why Decluttering Feels So Hard and the One Mindset Shift That Changes Everything](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/01/03/why-decluttering-feels-so-hard-and-the-one-mindset-shift-that-changes-everything/) - Before we begin, let’s clear something up. If decluttering feels hard, it’s not because you lack discipline, motivation, or follow-through.And it’s certainly not because you’re doing it “wrong.” Decluttering feels hard because it’s not just about stuff. If it were only about things, you would have finished years ago. You’re Not Failing at Decluttering—You’re Missing
- [Top 8 Lessons I Learned from My Mom About Keeping It Simple](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/05/10/top-8-lessons-i-learned-from-my-mom-about-keeping-it-simple/) - By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer Have you ever sat down to make a list of all of the things you learned from your mother? In all of these years, I’ve never actually made a list, but once I got started, I couldn’t stop! So far, I have 73 items on my list. I was amazed
- [<strong>How To Prevent These 3 Biggest Mistakes If You’re Downsizing in Your 60s</strong>](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/03/08/how-to-prevent-these-3-biggest-mistakes-if-youre-downsizing-in-your-60s/) - By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer There are 3 main reasons baby boomers decide to downsize to a smaller, more manageable, and affordable home. 1. Reduce expenses Many baby boomers who are either retired or approaching retirement and who might be on a fixed income are concerned that they will no longer be able to afford
- [Decluttering? Get Going. Keep Going. 3 Top Tips How to Stay Motivated](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/05/24/decluttering-get-going-keep-going-3-top-tips-how-to-stay-motivated/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer What would you say is the hardest part of your decluttering journey so far? Would you say… Not knowing where to start because there is so much “stuff”. It’s overwhelming! Not knowing how to start… which room to start on or which decluttering method to use? Most people will
- [Get Started on Your 2023 Resolutions: <strong>A Minimalist Home Decluttering Checklist</strong>](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/01/24/get-started-on-your-2023-resolutions-a-minimalist-home-decluttering-checklist/) - By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer Decluttering is one of the top 3 New Year’s resolutions people make each year, preceded by weight loss and exercise. So, it’s easy to understand why people try, give up, and then show up again the following year determined to try once again. If you are committed to winning the
- [The Real Reason Letting Go Feels So Hard (It’s Not Just the House)](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/02/19/the-real-reason-letting-go-feels-so-hard/) - If you’re in the middle of downsizing and decluttering and wondering why letting go feels so emotional, you’re not alone. If you think it’s hard because of the house…It’s deeper than that. If you think it’s about the stuff…It’s deeper than that. And if you’ve ever said, “It’s just a house. Why is this so
- [Say Goodbye to Clutter In 2023: A 12-Month Decluttering Challenge](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/01/18/say-goodbye-to-clutter-in-2023-a-12-month-decluttering-challenge/) - By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer Did you know that according to LA Times, the average American household has over 300,000 items in it? That’s a lot of stuff! And did you know that at least 10% of American households also rent a storage unit for extra stuff they can’t fit into their house at a
- [Why 2026 Feels Different And How to Finally Change Your Relationship With Clutter](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/01/10/why-2026-feels-different/) - Most people don’t start decluttering because they feel motivated.They start because they reach a breaking point. It’s the moment a closet door opens, and everything spills out.Or when you stand in the middle of your home and think,“I can’t live like this anymore.” That moment doesn’t come from laziness or failure.It comes from clarity. And
- [Baby Boomers! We Have Too Much Stuff! What Are We Going to Do About It?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/08/02/baby-boomers-we-have-too-much-stuff/) - 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
- [The Emotional Side of Downsizing and Decluttering in Your 60s](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/04/07/the-emotional-side-of-downsizing-and-decluttering-in-your-60s/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer As many of you know, as a designer for over 38 years, I’ve helped clients upsize, downsize, declutter, and “right size” their homes. Moving is a challenge no matter what your age or size of home, but there’s something different and unique when you choose to downsize and declutter
- [Focusing On Your Kitchen: Optimizing Your Space for  Holiday Entertaining](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/10/19/focusing-on-your-kitchen-optimizing-your-space-for-holiday-entertaining/) - When it comes to holiday entertaining, it’s not just the food we should be planning for, it is also planning for how your kitchen spaces will be used during holiday entertaining. When you start implementing these steps now, you’ll avoid unnecessary stress and be able to enjoy your guests and your holidays more!
- [Starting Over in Your 60s? Top 10 Things to Declutter from Your Life Now](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/03/01/starting-over-in-your-60s-top-10-things-to-declutter-from-your-life-now/) - By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer Have you ever had to or chosen to start over in your life? At what point did you realize you wanted to or needed to start over? How did you do it? Learn about Rita's favorite Amazon storage and home organization products. I’ve always been intrigued with the idea of
- [5 Winning Strategies to Finally Succeed at Decluttering and Staying Organized](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/02/22/5-winning-strategies-to-finally-succeed-at-decluttering-and-staying-organized/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer I want to begin with a quote that has made a difference in my own downsizing and decluttering journey that I hope will give you some food for thought as you, two might be struggling to declutter, prevent “re-cluttering” and staying organized. I’m not sure who to credit with
- [3 Fun New Tool to Help You Defeat Paper, Phone, and Photo Clutter](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/06/07/3-fun-new-tool-to-help-you-defeat-paper-phone-and-photo-clutter/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer How much time do you spend each week looking for… An important document you thought you filed A client email who responded to your proposal A photo on your phone you wanted to share it with a friend It’s frustrating, isn’t it? And think of the time you wasted.
- [From Clutter to Clarity: A Countdown Challenge to A Clutter-Free Life](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/05/26/from-clutter-to-clarity-a-countdown-challenge-to-a-clutter-free-life/) - There’s more to clutter than meets the eye! Clutter on the outside (the physical clutter) in many ways tells us more about what’s going on the inside. Subtle or not so subtle, clutter sends messages.
- [How To Start Over in Your 60s: A New Minimalist Lifestyle](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/10/04/how-to-start-over-in-your-60s-a-new-minimalist-lifestyle/) - By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer Are you at a new stage of your life and you want or need to start all over? If you’re in your 60s, you might be an empty nester. Your house feels empty (although a little less cluttered.) You might be wondering “what’s next?” If you’re retired or pre-retired, you
- [Top 5 Tips to Stay Focused When Decluttering for Retirement](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/09/20/top-5-tips-to-stay-focused-when-decluttering-for-retirement/) - These top 5 tips will help you stay focused as you begin your decluttering journey in anticipation of retirement
- [<strong>First Steps to Take When Planning for Downsizing in Your 60s</strong>](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/01/31/first-steps-to-take-when-planning-for-downsizing-in-your-60s/) - By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer If you are in your 60s, or if you were about to turn 60, chances are the possibility of downsizing to a smaller home in retirement has been on your mind. Because it’s a big life-changing decision, it’s one that requires time and effort to weigh both pros and cons
- [If I Had to Do It All Over Again, I Wish I Had Hired an Interior Designer!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/09/16/if-i-had-to-do-it-all-over-again-i-wish-i-had-hired-an-interior-designer/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer I’m sure we’ve all made decisions that we’ve regretted. When you look back and say I wish I had… done it a little differently… made a different decision… thought it through a little more before I made my decision… We’ve all made those decisions that we regret later on.
- [It’s March: Wake It Up, Shake It Up! Shake Off the Seasonal Malaise](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/03/17/its-march-wake-it-up-shake-it-up-shake-off-the-seasonal-malaise/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer When was the last time you were on fire? Nothing or no one was going to stop you! You knew what you wanted and you were going for it, designing the life you love! You were going to do whatever it took to have what you wanted. It could
- [A Home Decluttering Checklist Guaranteed to Get You Unstuck](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/05/05/a-home-decluttering-checklist-guaranteed-to-get-you-unstuck/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Do you feel that you are losing the battle with clutter in your home? Does it feel like it’s never-ending, one step forward, two steps back? Are you literally at your wit's end, not knowing where to begin decluttering or how to get started? I’m glad you’re reading this
- [5 Extreme Decluttering Tricks  That Will Simplify Your Life](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/10/21/5-extreme-decluttering-tricks-that-will-simplify-your-life/) - There are two questions I get asked the most when it comes to downsizing and decluttering… Where do I start? People are often so overwhelmed by the amount of clutter. The task of decluttering is so daunting, that the amount of clutter actually prevents them from getting started.
- [How to Downsize Your Home and <strong>Still Keep What You Love</strong>](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/12/14/how-to-downsize-your-home-and-still-keep-what-you-love/) - By Annie SiskGuest Blogger Whether you call it downsizing, right-sizing, or simply decluttering, getting rid of stuff that’s taking up space in your home and in your life unnecessarily can be an incredibly freeing experience. It’s also an essential step in preparing to sell your home. But it can also be a bit terrifying. After
- [Top 5 Decluttering Tips for Retirement](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/11/02/top-5-decluttering-tips-for-retirement/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you are starting to prepare for retirement, chances are you’re also thinking about how to get rid of a lot of excess stuff in your home so you can make room for that new stage of life filled with more freedom and a lot less stuff. It’s actually
- [Downsizing is Emotional:  Learning to Live with Less So You Can Live More](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/11/09/downsizing-is-emotional-learning-to-live-with-less-so-you-can-live-more/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you’re in your 60’s or 70’s, you have probably at least thought about and maybe talked about downsizing to a smaller more manageable home. For many, downsizing is a choice… a decision to live a simpler, less cluttered life so you can have more time, money, freedom to
- [When the House Got Quiet, I Finally Heard My Own Voice Again](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/02/05/the-house-got-quiet-i-finally-heard-my-own-voice-again/) - By Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer™ Empty nest transitions, identity shifts, and designing life after kids leave home. Several years ago, when I officially became an empty nester, I remember standing in my living room and realizing something significant had shifted. My two sons were grown and starting their own lives as young adults.The house
- [The Case for Renting in Retirement — Why More Boomers Are Making the Switch](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/03/14/the-case-for-renting-in-retirement-why-more-boomers-are-making-the-switch/) - Last week, a comment on one of my videos stopped me in my tracks. A woman wrote: “Rita, I worked my whole life to pay off my house. But now that it's finally paid off… I feel trapped.” Then she added something quietly, almost apologetically: “Sometimes I wonder if I would actually be happier renting.
- [8 Reasons Why Many Baby Boomers Fail At Decluttering](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/01/13/8-reasons-why-many-baby-boomers-fail-at-decluttering/) - Ready to conquer the clutter that overruns your life? While it might seem like an impossible process, Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer, has perfected the decluttering process! You can apply Rita's methods too through her new 8 Proven Methods to Start Decluttering course.
- [No Excuse Guide to Downsizing and Decluttering: The Extreme Packing Party](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/06/08/no-excuse-guide-to-downsizing-and-decluttering-the-extreme-packing-party/) - Rita specializes in helping retired Baby Boomers find freedom in living with LESS! Retirement is the perfect down to downsize and declutter your life, and, with Rita's help, you will have confidence in your downsizing decisions.
- [Thinking About Renting in Retirement? Read This First (It Might Surprise You)](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/03/17/renting-in-your-60s/) - What No One Tells You About Renting in Retirement There’s a quiet question many people over 60 are asking…But very few are saying out loud. What if I sold my home and started renting? And almost immediately, another voice follows:Isn’t that going backwards? Isn’t that giving up everything I’ve worked for? If you’ve ever had
- [Lose The Clutter but Not the Memories: How To Downsize Your Sentimental Clutter](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/04/05/lose-the-clutter-but-not-the-memories-how-to-downsize-your-sentimental-clutter/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you are trying to downsize and declutter, are you challenged by having to let go of sentimental things? If you are, you’re definitely not alone. By far, getting rid of things that are near and dear to our hearts can be one of the most difficult parts of
- [<strong>Is Downsizing in Your 60s The Key To Reinventing Your New Life?</strong>](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/12/30/is-downsizing-in-your-60s-the-key-to-reinventing-your-new-life/) - By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer Downsizing in your 60s is liberating It is perhaps one of the most liberating things you could ever do for yourself if you are ready to try something new, exciting, and perhaps more fulfilling. You are free to reimagine and reinvent your life, to make new choices about how you
- [3 Unexpected Emotional Benefits of Downsizing and Decluttering](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/09/23/3-unexpected-emotional-benefits-of-downsizing-and-decluttering/) - When you surround yourself with only what you want, need, and use... your life is so much simpler because you trade stuff for fewer chores, more experiences, and a lot more fun! When you downsize your life, you upgrade your lifestyle. The downsizing journey is not easy, but it is life-changing.
- [How To Combat Clutter and Become Your Own Clutter Boss](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/11/08/how-to-combat-clutter-and-become-your-own-clutter-boss/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you look around your house right now, is it filled with clutter? Clutter is that daily reminder that you probably own too much stuff and that slowly but surely, it is overtaking your house…and your life. There’s the obvious clutter… The dirty dishes on the kitchen table or
- [The New Decluttering Trend](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/02/10/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
- [Baby Boomers, Declutter Now: How to Prevent Your Stuff from Becoming a Burden to Your Family](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/02/21/baby-boomers-declutter-now-how-to-prevent-your-stuff-from-becoming-a-burden-to-your-family/) - By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer You probably all know someone or perhaps, you even experienced this yourself. Your parents passed away, leaving a lifetime of possessions behind for you and your siblings to deal with and clean out. Having NO PLAN ahead of time, having not even talked about how to divide the parents’ possessions,
- [Cure Your Love-Hate Relationship with Clutter This Spring](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/03/23/cure-your-love-hate-relationship-with-clutter-this-spring/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer There is a clutter crisis in America and it’s making us sick… literally. According to a recent study found by the national Association of professional organizers: 54% of Americans are overwhelmed by clutter. 55% experience stress because of clutter. 33% hang on two things they no longer want, need,
- [Decluttering After 60: What I Lost When I Downsized My Life—and What I Found](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/03/10/decluttering-after-60-what-i-lost-when-i-downsized-my-life-and-what-i-found/) - Why Decluttering After 60 Can Be Transformational Many people think decluttering after 60 is simply about getting rid of things or downsizing to a smaller home. But for many women, the process goes much deeper than that. It’s about letting go of an identity, redefining success, and creating space for the life you truly want
- [How Do You Know When It’s Time to Downsize? (If You’re Not 100% Sure)](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/02/17/how-do-you-know-when-its-time-to-downsize-if-youre-not-100-sure/) - By Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer™ If you’re waiting for the moment when you suddenly feel 100% certain it’s time to downsize, rightsize, or age in place, this article may save you years of second-guessing. Because here’s the truth: Most people never get that lightbulb moment. What they get instead is a mixture of excitement,
- [Procrastinating? Distracted? No Excuse Guide to Decluttering](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/03/02/procrastinating-distracted-no-excuse-guide-to-decluttering/) - At the beginning of the year, did you promise yourself that this was the year you were finally going to declutter and get organized? Here it is, 02/22/22, almost 2 months have passed and you are still struggling with clutter.
- [What To Do When Your Kids Leave Home But Their Stuff Stays?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/09/14/what-to-do-when-your-kids-leave-home-but-their-stuff-stays/) - By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer For those of you who are decluttering, getting ready to downsize, or age-in-place, are you wondering how to get your adult kids to remove their stuff that might be sitting in their childhood bedrooms, your attic, garage, or basement? This is a real problem and an emotional one for many
- [A Minimalist’s Top 3 Tips When Cleaning Out Your Parents’ Home](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/02/14/a-minimalists-top-3-tips-when-cleaning-out-your-parents-home/) - By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer Do you have friends or family members who have experienced cleaning out their parents’ home after they passed away? If you have, you probably heard many stories from them about how difficult it was because they were not only grieving the loss of their loved one but they were also
- [Why Downsizing Feels So Hard for Smart and Capable Women](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/01/24/why-downsizing-feels-so-hard-for-smart-and-capable-women/) - By Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer™ Have you ever wondered why downsizing feels so hard, even though you are a smart, capable woman who has handled far more complex challenges in life? This is one of the most common questions I hear from my audience. Many women tell me, “I do not understand why downsizing
- [3 Must-Haves if You Want to Succeed in Decluttering and Downsizing](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/07/26/3-must-haves-if-you-want-to-succeed-in-decluttering-and-downsizing/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you are reading this blog, you are likely interested in how to successfully Declutter or Downsize and perhaps both. I’m sharing 3 of the must-have mindsets if you want to be successful on your decluttering and downsizing journey. Just like any other big project you have taken on
- [<strong>Life After Decluttering: Starting Over in Retirement</strong>](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/02/08/life-after-decluttering-starting-over-in-retirement/) - By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer Isn’t it interesting that for years you’ve looked forward to retirement? You’ve planned for it. You get excited at the thought of new adventures ahead, a new lifestyle that might include sleeping in, controlling your own schedule, and having time to do what you want when you want. You’ve even
- [DECLUTTERING? 10 EASY STEPS TO GET STARTED AND STAY MOTIVATED](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/03/07/decluttering-10-easy-steps-to-get-started-and-stay-motivated/) - BY RITA WILKINS FEBRUARY 17, 2023 LIFESTYLE Do you know what is the # 1 challenge people face when decluttering their home? Getting started. How about the # 2 challenge people face when decluttering their home? Well, that would be staying motivated. Congratulations if you found the courage to take those first steps to start decluttering your home
- [5 Tips: How to Get Your Spouse on Board When Decluttering Your Home](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/01/12/5-tips-how-to-get-your-spouse-on-board-when-decluttering-your-home/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Have you ever found yourself saying… “It’s so much easier to declutter and get organized when my spouse is not around.” Or “He doesn’t really help, he just complains or gets in my way” As the Downsizing Designer, I can’t tell you how often I hear these kinds of
- [Our Top 3 Decluttering Blog Posts of 2022](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/04/12/our-top-3-decluttering-blog-posts-of-2022/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Decluttering your home is a very personal journey. It’s challenging It’s emotional And even the smallest thing can quickly reduce you to tears And it’s even more painful to admit how many times you might have tried various methods to declutter, but you got overwhelmed, frustrated, stuck, then you
- [Don’ts and Dos of Downsizing in Your 60s](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/07/19/dont-and-dos-of-downsizing-in-your-60s/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you are in your 60s, you might be thinking a lot about downsizing and decluttering: Moving to a smaller home. Preparing your home for aging in place. Getting your home and your life in order “just in case” something happens. Or maybe you just want a different kind
- [The Truth About Being Mortgage-Free After 50](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/02/25/the-truth-about-being-mortgage-free-after-50/) - Paying off your mortgage is supposed to feel like freedom.So why does it sometimes feel heavier than the mortgage itself? If that question makes you slightly uncomfortable, stay with me. You did everything right.You worked hard.You sacrificed.You reached the milestone of becoming mortgage-free. So why don’t you feel free? This is the conversation very few
- [A Year of Letting Go and Leaning In](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/01/09/a-year-of-letting-go-and-leaning-in/) - Rita Wilkins’ Most Loved Blogs and Videos of the Year As this year comes to a gentle and meaningful close, I want to pause. Not to count accomplishments or track numbers, but to honor people. The ones who arrived tired yet hopeful. The ones who quietly admitted, “I’m ready… I just don’t know how yet.”
- [Lifestyle Design: What Is It? How Does It Work?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/11/23/lifestyle-design-what-is-it-how-does-it-work/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Let me ask you a question. Did you jump out of bed today so excited about doing work you love, being with people you love, and doing what lights you up? Or Did you have to drag yourself out of bed, dreading going to a job you can’t stand,
- [How And Why to Start Downsizing This Fall](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/10/08/how-and-why-to-start-downsizing-this-fall/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Have you been thinking about downsizing? Has it been on your mind for quite a while… even though you may not be downsizing for a few months or even a few years from now? Did you know that fall might actually be one of the best times to start
- [The Minimalist Mindset: How to Live More with Less](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/08/16/the-minimalist-mindset-how-to-live-more-with-less/) - By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer For those of you who know me, follow me, or have ever been to my home or office, you would likely not think of me as a minimalist because I continue to surround myself with a number of hand-selected beautiful things that I’ve collected over many years as an interior
- [You Can’t Organize Yourself Out of Clutter](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/12/30/you-cant-organize-yourself-out-of-clutter/) - Why Organizing Hasn’t Worked—and What Finally Will There’s something about the days between Christmas and New Year’s that feels different. The decorations are still up. The gifts are still out. The house feels fuller… but not in a good way. One client once told me,“I love my family… but after the holidays, I just want
- [A Job Well Done: Honoring the Mother You’ve Been](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/02/07/honoring-the-mother-youve-been/) - By Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer™ Finding Closure, Pride, and Identity After the Kids Leave Home No one gives mothers a moment to say, “I did a great job raising my kids.”And yet, becoming an empty nester deserves that pause. There is a moment after your children leave home that no one prepares you for—the
- [When Your Priorities Change Before Your House Does](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/03/07/priorities-change-before-your-house-does/) - Why Feeling “Off” at Home Is Often the First Sign of Your Next Life Transition There was a season when my house suddenly became very quiet. If you’ve been following me for a while, you probably know exactly what I mean. The backpacks disappeared.The schedules slowed down.The refrigerator stopped emptying itself overnight. And for many
- [When It’s Time to Let Go](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/01/31/when-its-time-to-let-go/) - By Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer™ Navigating Decluttering and Downsizing With Compassion, Dignity, and Care A guide for adult children and aging parents standing at a difficult crossroads When Love and Reality Meet There comes a moment—sometimes quietly, sometimes suddenly—when families realize that the way things have always been can no longer continue as they
- [Kids And Clutter: Small Steps You Can Take to Stay Organized](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/04/14/kids-and-clutter-small-steps-you-can-take-to-stay-organized/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you have young kids or grandkids there’s probably nothing more beautiful than to watch them immersed in play. That’s how they learn, that’s how they develop and grow. I would like you to keep those beautiful moments in mind as I share a few ideas with you about
- [3 Steps to Intentionally Design A Clutter-Free Life](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/11/18/3-steps-to-intentionally-design-a-clutter-free-life/) - When you intentionally design a clutter-free life you are always mindful of what contributes to a higher quality of life. Your home becomes a peaceful sanctuary space that you care about, care for, and protect from unwanted and unnecessary item that impact the sense of peace and calm that you’ve created.
- [How to Emotionally Let Go of Sentimental Clutter](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/08/30/how-to-emotionally-let-go-of-sentimental-clutter/) - Why do we hold onto these things? And How do you decide what you keep & what you let go of? Find out if it is time for you to let go.
- [How To Create Your Own Minimalist Home and Mindset](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/01/04/how-to-create-your-own-minimalist-home-and-mindset/) - By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer Words are powerful. If we tell ourselves, we can do something, we can. Conversely, if we tell ourselves, we can’t do something, we probably can’t. When it comes to decluttering, your home, I often hear, “I can’t possibly get rid of XYZ… (mom’s, china, my kids, artwork, their high school
- [A Checklist for Finding The “Right Size” Home](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/01/06/a-checklist-for-finding-the-right-size-home/) - Maybe you don’t need to downsize. Maybe you just need to “right-size” … to find a type of house that works best for you now at this stage of your life.
- [Baby Boomer, Should I Stay or Should I Go?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/12/23/baby-boomer-should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/) - The Question Baby Boomers Are Afraid to Ask—but Can’t Ignore Anymore Why waiting to downsize may be costing you the life you truly want to live There’s a question many Baby Boomers rarely say out loud. It doesn’t show up at dinner parties.It doesn’t come up at family gatherings.It doesn’t fit neatly into polite conversation.
- [Small Space? Big Possibilities!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/02/27/small-space-big-possibilities/) - By Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer™ After downsizing from a 5,000-square-foot home in the country, I moved into a tiny 867-square-foot one-bedroom apartment in the city. People often ask me if I missed the comfort of my large home. I will be the first to admit there were two things I missed most: A guest
- [Moving in Your 60’s: Tips to Ease the Move](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/01/10/moving-in-your-60s-tips-to-ease-the-move/) - By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer Preparing for a big move is never easy, but doing so later in life can feel almost impossible. With stressors coming from every angle, it can be tempting to stay put as you get older. But, if you’re ready to move and enter the next chapter of your life then
- [Minimalist Living: What is Clutter Blindness?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/08/09/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
- [5 Signs Your House No Longer Fits Your Life After 60](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/03/11/5-signs-your-house-no-longer-fits/) - (And What You Can Start Doing Today) There was one moment in my life I will never forget. I had just started my decluttering journey—slowly at first, one closet at a time. Nothing dramatic. One afternoon I opened a closet filled with beautiful business suits. Some still had tags on them. And I started to
- [Help! I Want to Declutter but My Spouse Doesn’t!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/03/20/help-i-want-to-declutter-but-my-spouse-doesnt/) - By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer Does this sound familiar? You are dying to declutter your home because the clutter is driving you crazy but your spouse or significant other is not on board. It’s been building up for months or perhaps for even years. The messes are everywhere and it’s just getting worse. It’s affecting
- [Baby Boomers: You Are 60. Does The Amount of Stuff You Own Scare You? It Should!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/11/03/baby-boomers-you-are-60-does-the-amount-of-stuff-you-own-scare-you-it-should/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer When you look around your home, are you overwhelmed by the amount of stuff you’ve accumulated over all those years… wondering where and how to ever start getting rid of it all? Your bookshelves and cabinets are filled with books, knickknacks, boxes of photos, and photo albums. Your closets
- [Decluttering in 2022? It doesn’t have to be perfect… Just start!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/01/28/decluttering-in-2022-it-doesnt-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
- [When a Paid-Off House Becomes a Trap](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/02/24/when-a-paid-off-house-becomes-a-trap/) - You Did Everything Right — So Why Don’t You Feel Free? You did everything right. You bought the house.You made the payments.You refinanced when rates dropped.You sacrificed vacations, dinners out, and upgrades so you could eliminate the mortgage. And you did it. That’s discipline. That’s responsibility. That’s something to be proud of. But here’s the
- [Most Common Design Dilemmas and How to Solve Them](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/09/28/most-common-design-dilemmas-and-how-to-solve-them/) - Learning to embrace these design dilemmas has become part of my signature and what my clients, tradespeople, and team rely on me for.
- [Travel Light: Declutter Your Suitcase before You Go](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/06/29/travel-light-declutter-your-suitcase-before-you-go/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Have you ever returned from vacation and realized there were things in your suitcase that you lugged around with you for your entire trip, but that you never wore? You ended up wearing the same clothes over and over again. If you are anything like me, you might also
- [Why Downsizing and Decluttering Took Me a Year](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/12/20/why-downsizing-and-decluttering-took-me-a-year/) - I Made It Harder Than It Needed to Be—Because of What I Didn’t Know Yet I have a confession to make. Downsizing and decluttering took me one full year. Not because I didn’t care—because I did.Not because I wasn’t motivated—because I was.And not because I didn’t want change badly enough. It took a year because
- [Trending: Guest Bedroom Upgrades… Sign of Our Times?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/08/05/trending-guest-bedroom-upgrades-sign-of-our-times/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Have you noticed what I am noticing? Are you starting to receive invitations from family and friends again? Come for dinner? Join us for golf or tennis? Let’s have coffee or a drink? Is it a sign of our times? After a year of being cooped up in our
- [What to Do in the In-Between Season After 50](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/02/14/what-to-do-in-the-in-between-season-after-50/) - By Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer™ When Time Feels Faster but Clarity Isn’t There Yet There’s a moment many women begin to notice after 50—and it rarely gets talked about. Time feels different. Not in a dramatic or panicky way.Not in a “what am I doing with my life” spiral.But in a quieter, more persistent
- [Top 3 Secrets to Start Decluttering](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/11/16/top-3-secrets-to-start-decluttering/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer I received a call from a woman the other day who sounded frustrated and stressed. She said, “I’ve been following you on Facebook for a long time and read all of your blogs. I need your help!” She went on to say… I have a house full of stuff.
- [5 Minimalist Lifestyle Hacks to a Simpler More Relaxing Summer](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/07/13/5-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
- [What Children Learn From Uncluttered Homes](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/02/03/children-learn-uncluttered-homes/) - Why a Quieter Home Teaches Louder Lessons Than We Realize By Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer™ The Lessons We Don’t Mean to Teach Children are always learning... not only from what we say, but from what surrounds them.The home is their first classroom. Long before children understand rules, routines, or responsibility, they absorb cues from
- [<strong>Downsizing and Starting Over After Divorce</strong>](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/03/29/downsizing-and-starting-over-after-divorce/) - By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer Divorce is never easy, but unfortunately, many of us have gone through it. It’s such an emotional time and you’re not always thinking clearly. Many important decisions need to be made during this time, one of which is figuring out how to identify all of the stuff and joint assets
- [Downsizing in Your 60s for Retirement](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/03/10/downsizing-in-your-60s-for-retirement/) - Living with less has provided me with a simpler, more abundant life. I now have more time, freedom, money, and energy to pursue what matters most to me. As you embark on your own downsizing journey, please visit my website to take advantage of over 500 blogs and many free resources that will help you make the best decision for you.
- [Designing the Next Chapter: Prototyping a Life You Love After 50](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/02/10/designing-the-next-chapter-prototyping-a-life-you-love-after-50/) - By Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer™ How Women Can Experiment, Choose Themselves, and Create Purpose After the Empty Nest When you become an empty nester, you are handed a blank space—and that can feel terrifying or exhilarating, depending on how you see it. As a designer, I’ve learned something profound: no great design begins with
- [Downsizing Your Home in Your 60s? <strong>Read This First</strong>](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/12/01/downsizing-your-home-in-your-60s-read-this-first/) - 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
- [Transform Your Home and Your Life: Downsize and Declutter Like a Minimalist](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/08/24/transform-your-home-and-your-life-downsize-and-declutter-like-a-minimalist/) - Many discovered that by getting rid of that clutter, it freed up time, money, and energy to focus more on what matters most to them.
- [Family Photos: 5 Ruthless Decluttering Tips](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/05/03/family-photos-5-ruthless-decluttering-tips/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Family photos. We all have them, hundreds if not thousands of family photos stored in boxes, bins, in our attics, closets, and basements. Photos filled with memories of family, friends, vacations, special moments, and events in our lives. Memories of love, loss, joy, pain at all the different stages
- [Make Yourself at Home… in Your Own Home](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/01/22/make-yourself-at-home-in-your-own-home/) - Emerging Design Trends: How Covid Is Changing Home Design. “Cloffices?” We discovered how to creatively convert closets into make-shift home offices.
- [3 Best Ways to Cure Clutter Creep and Chaos](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/09/06/3-best-ways-to-cure-clutter-creep-and-chaos/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Have you ever listened to what your clutter is trying to tell you? You know… that clutter that’s everywhere! Your kitchen counter, your dining room table, your bathroom countertops. Every time you think you’ve cleaned it off and decluttered, it sneaks back in to haunt you! All of that
- [Text Messaging: featuring Guest Blogger Barbara Barry of Barry Basic Computer Coaching](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2019/02/04/text-messaging-featuring-guest-blogger-barbara-barry-of-barry-basic-computer-coaching/) - Recently a friend told me, “I’m kind of losing touch with my grandson. He’s 16. He’s going to school and working, and we just don’t have the conversations that we used to. I think I’m going to start texting him.” She’s a cool grandma. She knows that this is one very convenient way to get
- [How late is too late to start living the life you really want?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2019/03/14/how-late-is-too-late-to-start-living-the-life-you-really-want/) - Written by Guest. Welcome guest blogger, Whitney Hoffman. Whitney is a digital marketing strategist with Mingl Marketing in Philadelphia and Epic Marketing in Delaware. Designing your Life means taking action, while you still have time and energy to make your best life possible. Watching people we love miss that opportunity is heart-wrenching, and it’s why
- [Self-Preservation Tips for the Caregivers in the Sandwich Generation](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2019/04/15/self-preservation-tips-for-the-caregivers-in-the-sandwich-generation/) - By Carol-Ann Hamilton, Radio Host, Coach, Author and Speaker who equips Baby Boomers to navigate the eldercare marathon while maintaining their health, relationships and lives. You’re not alone. As a Boomer, you daily contend with competing demands like caregiving, your career, possibly a significant other, adult children and grandchildren. You often feel like the soggy
- [Countdown to My Digitial Nomad Journey to France - Day 1](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2019/07/02/countdown-to-my-digitial-nomad-journey-to-france-day-1/) - A lifestyle business that we created a few years ago, Work 3 and Play 4 in France.
- [Welcome to my 30 day journey, working three playing four remotely in the south of France.](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2019/07/02/welcome-to-my-30-day-journey-working-three-playing-for-remotely-in-the-south-of-france/) - A daily video of the journey while I'm working three and playing four.
- [Comfort zone. It has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2019/07/02/comfort-zone-it-has-a-nice-ring-to-it-doesnt-it/) - What if I told you that we’re never too old to gain self-confidence? Or that the more we do, the more we’ll want to do?
- [Discovering the Life I Love](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2019/07/03/discovering-the-life-i-love/) - Good afternoon. I just arrived in Marseille a few hours ago and I'm settling in to my tiny little hotel room on the fourth floor overlooking a beautiful tree line street. A little jet lagged, but so excited to be here and to share my new adventure with you. Little did I know when I
- [What's it like to work in France - Day 4](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2019/07/08/whats-it-like-to-work-in-france-day-4/) - While in France I test a new lifestyle business model called “Work 3 Days and Play 4”
- [Bonjour and welcome to day 6 of my Work 3, Play 4 journey!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2019/07/10/bonjour-and-welcome-to-day-6-of-my-work-3-play-4-journey/) - My first week testing a new lifestyle business model called “Work 3 Days and Play 4”. What I learned after 7 days.
- [New towns and new friends](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2019/07/30/new-towns-and-new-friends/) - Author Patricia Brooks talks about her book, “Live a Bold Life, Your 30 Day Mission to a Fearless Future.”
- [Secrets to Living a Vacation Mindset Everyday](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2019/08/06/secrets-to-living-a-vacation-mindset-everyday/) - Top 6 Secrets to Living a Vacation Mindset every day. Make it a priority to cultivate a Vacation Mindset so you can live it every day.
- [Do you want to work less, play more, make more?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2019/09/01/do-you-want-to-work-less-play-more-make-more/) - Do you ever find yourself saying, I wish I didn’t have to work five days? Or as many hours each week?
- [Are You Living by Choice or By Chance?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2019/09/02/are-you-living-by-choice-or-by-chance/) - The happiest people are those who engage in a balanced and diversified range of things that bring them satisfaction, stimulation, and joy.
- [Ditch the Disconnect!  Bring Back the Kitchen Table Conversations and Save the American Family](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2019/11/12/ditch-the-disconnect-bring-back-the-kitchen-table-conversations-and-save-the-american-family/) - It is never too late to reinvent your life and to start a new year-round tradition – nightly dinners around the kitchen table where we take time from our busy lives and make time for each other.
- [The Joy Of Missing Out (on Black Friday)](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2019/11/26/the-joy-of-mission-out-on-black-friday/) - Black Friday shopping can make shoppers feel become stressed, overwhelmed, and often feel guilty for overspending.
- [Stress Free Holidays: 3 Changes You Can Make Right Now](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2019/12/24/stress-free-holidays-3-changes-you-can-make-right-now/) - Here are the three simple changes that you could make starting today that would make a difference in how you experience your holiday season,
- [The Gift That Changed My Life... It Could Change Yours Too!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/01/07/the-gift-that-changed-my-life-it-could-change-yours-too/) - What gift can you give yourself this year that will not only change your life but the lives of those you love the most?
- [A Dream, a Ticket, a Suitcase, and No Itinerary: Top Lessons Learned from Living Outside of My Comfort Zone for 30 Days in the South of France](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/02/05/a-dream-a-ticket-a-suitcase-and-no-itinerary-top-lessons-learned-from-living-outside-of-my-comfort-zone-for-30-days-in-the-south-of-france/) - What once seemed like an impossible dream became possible, then inevitable. I didn’t know HOW I would do it, but my dream became larger than my fears.
- [Breaking Up With Your House and Your Stuff is Hard To Do](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/02/05/breaking-up-with-your-house-and-your-stuff-is-hard-to-do/) - Why is it so hard to let go of my stuff? My 4 Favorite Tips on How to Let Go of Stuff.
- [Busyness... A Badge of Honor or a Burden?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/02/05/busyness-a-badge-of-honor-or-a-burden/) - Stop saying you are too busy. Stop making busyness your go-to excuse. Make time for what matters.
- [Are You “Dueling” with Clutter? How to Win the Battle and Get Your Life Back](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/02/19/are-you-dueling-with-clutter-how-to-win-the-battle-and-get-your-life-back/) - Americans are “dueling” with too much stuff, and they know that it is impacting their health, wealth, and relationships. It is costing them time, money, energy…and focus.
- [Life Hasn’t Gotten Any Easier…You’ve Just Gotten Better](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/05/05/life-hasnt-gotten-any-easieryouve-just-gotten-better/) - The impact of COVID-19 on our lives has been profound, but what is even more amazing to me is our ability to pivot to learn new ways to keep moving forward in spite of the unexpected crisis
- [Is it time for you to take on your clutter?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/05/06/is-it-time-for-you-to-take-on-your-clutter/) - What’s clutter creep? Is it a new disease? No, well, maybe on some levels it is, but mostly it is a bad habit.
- [Rewired, Refired… but Never Retired (From Learning)](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/06/10/rewired-refired-but-never-retired-from-learning/) - It took a crisis, a pandemic to help me finally saying “yes” to an opportunity that was right in front of me the whole time.
- [Choosing the Road Less Traveled… So I could Live More](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/07/07/choosing-the-road-less-traveled-so-i-could-live-more/) - A few of the greatest lessons I have learned so far after downsizing to a simpler life.
- [Is It Time… to Just Get it Done?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/07/21/is-it-time-to-just-get-it-done/) - This highly intentional and concentrated 60 minute time period helps you focus, not allowing much time for deliberation.
- [Your home (YOU'RE HOME) for the holiday:  a Virtual Thanksgiving this year](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/11/26/your-home-youre-home-for-the-holiday-a-virtual-thanksgiving-this-year/) - Create new ways to have one of your best most memorable holiday seasons ever.
- [WHO DOESN’T LOVE UPGRADES?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/12/08/who-doesnt-love-upgrades/) - Know how you can upgrade your lifestyle at any time and it doesn’t have to cost you a dime. It’s a gift that keeps on giving.
- [SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE: Stress less this holiday season](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/12/11/simplify-your-life-stress-less-this-holiday-season/) - Learn new ways to simplify your life, create less stress, and design your own perfect holiday season this year.
- [Can You Name 20 Good Things That Happened to You in 2020?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/12/24/can-you-name-20-good-things-that-happened-to-you-in-2020/) - 11 Top silver linings for 2020.
- [Overwhelmed by Clutter? How to Reclaim a Room You’ve Stopped Using](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/04/30/overwhelmed-by-clutter-how-to-reclaim-a-room-youve-stopped-using/) - Is there a room in your home that you’ve quietly stopped using? Maybe it was once a space you loved. A craft room. A sewing room. A home office. A guest room. A creative corner. A place that once had purpose, meaning, and joy. But now, every time you walk by it, you feel overwhelmed.
- [Why You Can’t Let Go, Even When You Want To: 3 Ways to Get Unstuck Without Regret](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/04/28/why-you-cant-let-go-even-when-you-want-to-3-ways-to-get-unstuck-without-regret/) - If you are in your 60s or 70s, chances are you have already decided, or are at least beginning to wonder, whether it might be time to downsize, declutter, simplify, and move into a space that feels more aligned with this season of your life. You know it may be time. And yet, something happens.
- [When Your Life No Longer Fits Your Home After 60: What to Do Next](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/04/25/when-your-life-no-longer-fits-your-home/) - Let me ask you something—and answer this honestly. Have you ever found yourself quietly wanting something different? A smaller home. A simpler life. Maybe even a fresh start somewhere new. And then almost immediately… the guilt sets in. Because your home is beautiful. You worked hard for it. Your family built a lifetime of memories
- [What If Staying Is the Mistake?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/04/22/what-if-staying-is-the-mistake/) - Downsizing, Letting Go, and Choosing the Life That Finally Fits Let me begin with a simple question—one that may feel a little uncomfortable, yet deeply familiar: What if the life you’re afraid of choosing… is the one that finally feels like you? When Your Home No Longer Feels Like Home There’s a story I want
- [Just A Few Days Left On The Decluttering Holiday Sale ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/12/23/just-a-few-days-left-on-the-decluttering-holiday-sale/) - Rita's super holiday sale is almost over! Get Rita's proven downsizing and decluttering workbooks, checklists, and courses at amazing holiday sale prices through December 25th!
- [Right-Sizing Your Life: When Enough Becomes More and Smaller Becomes Smarter](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/04/20/right-sizing-your-life-when-enough-becomes-more-and-smaller-becomes-smarter/) - It’s a beautiful spring day, the kind that invites reflection. Let me ask you something… Have you ever walked through your home and felt something you couldn’t quite name? Not clutter. Not overwhelm. Just a quiet whisper that says: “This doesn’t fit me anymore.” If that feeling has ever found you, stay with me. When
- [Forget Your House, Your Title, Your Net Worth—This Is Real Legacy](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/04/16/this-is-real-legacy/) - This episode is called The Legacy Rebel—and it may be the most important conversation we’ve had. Let me begin with a question: What do you want to be remembered for? Not your resume.Not the title on your door.Not your net worth.Not even the size of your home. But for something deeper— the lives that are
- [The Baby Boomer Tech Advantage: Not Too Late to Thrive with AI and Technology](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/04/11/the-baby-boomer-tech-advantage/) - There’s a secret weapon that baby boomers have that no one is talking about. And it’s not what you think. It’s not a financial strategy. It’s not a fitness routine. It’s not even a real estate decision. It’s technology. Before you reach for the remote, stay with me. Because the story you’ve been told about
- [The Community Rebel: Why Baby Boomers Are Redefining Belonging After Retirement](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/04/14/why-baby-boomers-are-redefining-belonging-after-retirement/) - When was the last time you truly felt like you belonged somewhere? Not the kind of belonging tied to a title or a role. Not because you were needed for a project or responsible for something important. I’m talking about the kind of belonging that feels effortless. The kind that quietly says, these are my
- [Your Best Work Hasn’t Started Yet: The Rise of the Baby Boomer Wisdom Entrepreneur](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/04/09/boomer-wisdom-entrepreneur/) - There’s a quiet shift happening and if you feel it, you’re not alone. For years, we’ve been handed a script: Work hard. Build your career. Raise your family. Then step back. Slow down. Fade into retirement. But something about that no longer fits. Because what if your most meaningful work isn’t behind you… What if
- [The Baby Boomer Rebellion: Why This Chapter Might Be Your Most Powerful Yet](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/04/07/the-baby-boomer-rebellion-why-this-chapter-might-be-your-most-powerful-yet/) - I’ve been thinking about something for a while now. It’s one of those quiet truths that so many people feel… but almost no one is naming out loud. Somewhere along the way, whether gradually or all at once, society handed baby boomers a script. A very specific one. Work hard. Build your career. Raise your
- [Gray Divorce and Losing Your Home: Are You Grieving the House… or Your Life?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/03/31/gray-divorce-and-losing-your-home/) - There’s a question I want to gently place in front of you: If gray divorce after 50 is forcing you out of your home… what are you really grieving?Is it the house? Or is it the life you believed that house represented? Because those are not the same thing. And understanding that difference might be
- [Downsizing From the Inside Out - Make Room for the Life You REALLY Want](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2018/10/09/downsizing-from-the-inside-out-make-room-for-the-life-you-really-want/) - Have you downsized from a larger home to a smaller one? It was fun and easy, right? Do you still have unopened boxes that you have no clue what’s inside of them? Have you ever asked yourself WHY you brought so many things with you even though you knew you were trying to downsize? This might
- [More and More Baby Boomers Are Downsizing to Rental Apartments](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2019/03/26/more-and-more-baby-boomers-are-downsizing-to-rental-apartments/) - Learn why Baby Boomers are ready to downsize and live fuller lives, enjoying every moment.
- [Breaking Up With Your House and Stuff Is Hard To Do](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2019/04/08/breaking-up-with-your-house-and-stuff-is-hard-to-do/) - As we enter this next phase of our lives, many of us are choosing to downsize to a smaller, more manageable home.
- [Jonathan's journey to an Intentionally Minimalist Retirement](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2019/05/30/jonathans-journey-to-an-intentionally-minimalist-retirement/) - Jonathan Look shares a story of a similar journey to finding a better lifestyle in retirement. Like most of his generation, he was a happy boomer consumer but realized that he needed to get rid of most of his possessions (including his house) to live out his new adventurous vagabond lifestyle he wanted to create
- [6 Lifestyle Design Trends That Will Impact the Way You Live in Retirement](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/09/07/6-lifestyle-design-trends-that-will-impact-the-way-you-live-in-retirement/) - The pandemic shifted many of our priorities and helped us to focus on what really matters. I want to highlight a select few lifestyle trends that are impacting the way baby boomers will live, work, and play in the future.
- [5 Reasons Why Downsizing Is Good for  Your Health, Well-Being… and Your Social Life](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/08/25/5-reasons-why-downsizing-is-good-for-your-health-well-being-and-your-social-life/) - Downsizing and decluttering contribute to a longer, healthier life and lifestyle, allowing you to make room for creating your best life. Its positive impact on your health and well-being can add years to your life and life to your years.
- [Design the Life You Love:  What Is Lifestyle Design Anyway?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/08/17/design-the-life-you-love-what-is-lifestyle-design-anyway/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer “Everyone dies, but not everyone has truly lived” - CS Lewis This is one of my all-time favorite quotes because it reminds me that each day, we have a choice… To live an ordinary life or to live an extraordinary life! It’s about creating a clear vision for your
- [5 Simple Steps to Right-Size Your Next Home](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/04/30/5-simple-steps-to-right-size-your-next-home/) - Are you a boomer that is wanting to Downsize? Right-sizing your home is different from downsizing in that, the home is not necessarily smaller.
- [How Do You Know What to Take and Not Take with You  When You Downsize Your Home?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/04/22/how-do-you-know-what-to-take-and-not-take-with-you-when-you-downsize-your-home/) - Your vision for a smaller home, with less of your belongings, less stress is possible. Having more time, money, and freedom is also possible. When you live with less, you have made room for more life experiences.
- [How Do You Know When It’s the Right Time to Downsize Your Home?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/02/18/how-do-you-known-when-its-the-right-time-to-downsize-your-home/) - If you are thinking of downsizing your home, here are some steps that you can take: Assess your current home for affordability, livability, usability, and accessibility. Assess your life season. Assess your life circumstances, divorce, death of a spouse, financial hardship, or new caregiving status.
- [What Is Lean Design? Lessons I’ve Learned by Living With 95% Less](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/02/17/what-is-lean-design-lessons-ive-learned-by-living-with-95-less/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer More is not necessarily better... even in interior design. Our culture would like us to believe that… More is better than less. Bigger is better than small. So we buy bigger houses and fill them with more stuff. As beautiful as that all might sound, just ask yourself this
- [The Benefits of Living in a Smaller Home](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/02/04/the-benefits-of-living-in-a-smaller-home/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you’ve been living in your large home for a while, but lately you’ve started to say… It’s just becoming “too much”. Too much time, maintenance, and expense. Perhaps you’ve been talking to some of your family or friends who have already downsized and they keep saying how much
- [Downsize by Decluttering](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/09/23/downsize-by-decluttering-2/) - Baby Boomers who are or will become empty-nesters in the not too distant future can downsize and declutter at the same time.
- [Empty Nester? What's Next?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2019/09/11/empty-nester-whats-next/) - My Top 10 Tips: How To Begin Your Empty Nester Downsizing Journey (even if you’re not ready to move from the big house)
- [What to Keep and What Not to Keep When Decluttering](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/10/28/what-to-keep-and-what-not-to-keep/) - This is a topic almost everyone can relate to when decluttering: what should you keep and what should you let go? One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned on my own decluttering journey is this: decluttering isn’t about emptying your home, it’s about filling it with what truly matters. Too often, we focus on what
- [Gray Divorce After 50: The Hidden Feeling No One Talks About (And Why It Matters)](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/03/26/gray-divorce-after-50/) - There’s something in the gray divorce conversation that almost no one is willing to say out loud. Not the lawyers Not the therapists Not even your closest friends Because it’s uncomfortable.And it goes against everything we’ve been taught we’re supposed to feel. But after speaking with so many people navigating divorce after 30, 35, even
- [The Hidden Truth About Homeownership, Legacy, and Retirement](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/03/24/the-hidden-truth-your-kids-do-not-want-the-house/) - What If Your Kids Don’t Want the House? What if the house you’ve poured your time, energy, and savings into… is a house your children don’t actually want? That’s not easy to hear. But it may be one of the most important conversations we have this year. Because this isn’t really about real estate. It’s
- [Renting in Retirement: Why It Isn’t Giving Up, It’s Leveling Up](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/03/19/renting-in-retirement-why-it-isnt-giving-up-its-leveling-up/) - What No One Tells You About Renting in Retirement If you’re over 60 and you’ve ever thought about selling your house and renting, you’ve probably heard that little voice whisper: Isn’t that going backward? Isn’t that giving up everything I’ve worked for? I understand that feeling. I’ve felt it too. But what if renting isn’t
- [Is Your House Too Big?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/03/03/is-your-house-too-big/) - Why Your Home May Be Exhausting You — and Burdening Your Kids Someday You might be feeling tired and assuming it’s your age. It could be. But it could also be your house. The cleaning. The yard work. The repairs. The unfinished decisions. The rooms you rarely use but still maintain. And here’s the uncomfortable
- [Overwhelmed by Downsizing?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/02/21/overwhelmed-by-downsizing/) - By Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer™ 3 Reasons It Feels So Hard — and 3 Ways to Make It Easier If you feel overwhelmed by downsizing, you are not alone. When I started downsizing and decluttering my home, I thought it would be relatively easy. After all, I’ve managed big projects before. I assumed I
- [When You Know It’s Time to Downsize and Declutter](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/01/27/when-you-know-its-time-to-downsize-and-declutter/) - But You’re Still Afraid to Begin: Why Smart Women Get Stuck and How to Move Forward By Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer™ There’s something I hear again and again from women who know they’re standing at a turning point in life. “I know I have to downsize, but I don’t want to face all the
- [Who Am I Now? Discovering Who You Are After 50 and Reimagining Life After Loss](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/01/20/who-am-i-now-discovering-who-you-are-after-50-and-reimagining-life-after-loss/) - There’s a quiet question many women begin to ask after 50.After the children have left home.After a career has ended or shifted.After a loss reshapes life in unexpected ways. The question is simple, but profound: Who am I now? It isn’t dramatic.It doesn’t arrive with urgency.It often comes softly, in the stillness of a life
- [When Shopping Becomes a Substitute for What We’ve Lost](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/01/13/when-shopping-becomes-a-substitute-for-what-weve-lost/) - There’s a moment many women don’t want to talk about—or are afraid to name. It’s the moment you realize you’re buying things you don’t really want or need.Not because you’re careless, but because something is missing.There’s a void you’re trying to fill. The house is quieter now.The roles have changed.The people you once organized your
- [Stuff Is Never Just Stuff](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2026/01/06/stuff-is-never-just-stuff/) - Why Decluttering Feels So Hard—and How It Shifts From Painful to Powerful You probably didn’t expect decluttering to make you cry. Maybe you thought it would be about boxes and trash bags, donation piles, and finally getting your home under control—especially after the holidays. But somewhere between emptying your closet and opening your grandmother’s china
- [2026: The Year You Finally Choose Yourself](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/12/16/2026-the-year-you-finally-choose-yourself/) - The only January guide that won’t make you join a gym or buy a label maker Why 2026 Can Be Your Best Year Yet There’s something quietly revolutionary about being a woman in your 50s, 60s, or 70s. You’ve spent decades caring for others—children, partners, aging parents, friends. You’ve managed homes, careers, schedules, and expectations…
- [Mom, What Do You Want for Christmas This Year?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/12/13/mom-what-do-you-want-for-christmas/) - A heartfelt guide to gift-giving for women 50+ who want more meaning… not more stuff. If you’re a woman 50+, chances are your kids have already asked the annual December question:“Mom… what do you want for Christmas this year?” And chances are, you gave them the same answer you’ve been giving for years:“Thanks, honey, but
- [When the Holidays Feel Overwhelming: One Small Step to Find Peace and Joy](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/12/09/when-the-holidays-feel-overwhelming/) - There’s something about December that presses on us from all sides. The calendar fills up.The lists multiply.The expectations grow. And somehow—even when the kids are grown, the house is quieter, and traditions look different—the pressure to make the holidays perfect still sneaks in. But here’s a truth that isn’t said often enough: Peace rarely arrives
- [Why We Keep Things, Traditions, and Obligations We Never Liked in the First Place](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/12/05/why-we-keep-things-traditions/) - A quiet truth we rarely admit out loud There comes a moment in life—maybe late one evening while opening a holiday bin full of ornaments you don’t even like anymore… or while dusting a shelf and staring at the same unattractive knick-knack you never liked from the start. And suddenly you whisper to yourself: I
- [Why This Holiday Season Feels Different And What Your Heart Is Trying to Tell You](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/12/02/why-this-holiday-season-feels-different/) - Have you ever stood in your own life and whispered, Something has to change.Not someday.Not eventually.Now. If so, this is for you. Why This Year Feels “Different” — Even If You Can’t Name It If you’re a woman 50+, you might feel it deep in your bones this holiday season: A tug A restlessness A
- [A Kinder Holiday: Creating New Traditions When the Old Ones No Longer Fit](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/11/29/a-kinder-holiday-creating-new-traditions-when-the-old-ones-no-longer-fit/) - When Life Changes, Holidays Change With You: How to Create Traditions That Fit Your Life Now There’s something about the holidays that makes change feel louder. That empty chair.A tradition that no longer fits.A house once full of noise now suddenly quiet. Whether your life has shifted because of divorce, widowhood, becoming an empty nester,
- [Who Am I Now? Letting Go of Old Roles to Rediscover Yourself](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/11/25/who-am-i-now-letting-go-of-old-roles-to-rediscover-yourself/) - Letting Go of Old Roles and Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be I’ve been thinking about this for a while. So many of us are living in an in-between season of life—where the titles and roles that once defined us begin to fade. The kids are grown and living lives of their own. The career
- [More Than Just Stuff: Understanding the Emotions Behind Senior Downsizing](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/11/22/more-than-just-stuff-understanding-the-emotions-behind-senior-downsizing/) - As many adult children prepare to help their elderly parents declutter and downsize homes they’ve lived in for 20, 30, or even 40 years, I wanted to create a compassionate guide to help navigate the emotional journey—not just the logistical one. Downsizing is never just about stuff.It’s about memories, milestones, identities, and the chapters we’ve
- [Reinventing the Holidays When Life Has Changed](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/11/18/reinventing-the-holidays-when-life-has-changed/) - Letting Go of Holiday Expectations The holidays are almost here, and I want to talk about something that often gets quietly swept aside. It is tender, real, and important to acknowledge. Holidays are not always easy, especially when life has changed. Whether you are newly widowed, recently divorced, or adjusting to an empty nest, the
- [The Clutter No One Talks About: The Roles We Wear Until They Wear Us Out](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/11/11/the-clutter-no-one-talks-about/) - Many years ago, when my boys were still young teenagers, I realized something one quiet evening after a long day of doing everything for everyone else. It wasn’t the errands, the meals, the phone calls, or the meetings — it was the combination of it all that made me stop and notice the weight I
- [The Closet That Changed My Life: How Letting Go Helped Me Fall in Love with My Home and Myself Again](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/11/04/the-closet-that-changed-my-life-how-letting-go-helped-me-fall-in-love-with-my-home-and-myself-again/) - What’s your clutter story? We all have one. Mine began on a wintry morning as I stood in front of one of the many closets in my large home—coffee in hand—determined that today would be the day I finally tackled that closet I had carefully avoided for years. When I opened the door, I froze.
- [Leaving the Family Home: How to Let Go, Find Peace, and Carry the Memories With You](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/11/01/leaving-the-family-home/) - If you or any of your family members have ever had to leave the family home or homestead, you know how emotional that process can be. Today, I want to talk about that—why leaving a long-time home is so difficult, and how you can find peace and healing in the transition. A home is never
- [The Scary Truth About Decluttering: What Baby Boomers Leave Behind](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/10/21/the-scary-truth-about-decluttering/) - A Lifetime of Boxes If you’ve ever lost a loved one, are there stories you wish they had shared with you or wisdom that might’ve helped you along the way? If so, that’s what this blog is all about. After her mother passed away, a friend of mine was cleaning out her mother’s home. As
- [What If It’s Not About the Clutter? How Awareness Frees You to Let Go](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/10/18/what-if-its-not-about-the-clutter-how-awareness-frees-you-to-let-go/) - The Truth No One Tells You About Letting Go Most people think decluttering is about boxes, labels, bubble wrap, or finding more storage. But what if clutter isn’t the real problem? What if it’s just the symptom? Many of us—especially in this season of life—are holding onto far more than things. We’re holding onto identities,
- [Letting Go Together: The Tender Side of Downsizing and What Parents Really Need from Us](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/10/14/letting-go-together-the-tender-side-of-downsizing-and-what-parents-really-need-from-us/) - This blog is for adult children who are helping their parents downsize and navigate the emotional and mental strain while preserving dignity, love, and connection. The Email That Stopped Me in My Tracks Every so often, I receive an email that pierces through the noise of everyday life — one that reminds me why this
- [Boxes, Bubble Wrap, and the Big Fat Lies We Tell Ourselves: How to Survive Your Move with Humor and Grace](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/10/08/how-to-survive-your-move-with-humor-and-grace/) - You start your decluttering and downsizing journey full of excitement, armed with a stack of boxes, Sharpies, and five big rolls of bubble wrap. You tell yourself, “This will be fun! A fresh start, a whole new chapter!” You are ready to conquer the clutter that has built up over the past 20 years and
- [The Hidden Truth About Downsizing and Decluttering](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/09/30/the-hidden-truth-about-downsizing-and-decluttering/) - Why It Feels So Hard… and How to Finally Move Forward The Unspoken Downsizing and Decluttering Struggle No one told you it would feel like this. Downsizing and decluttering sound so simple on paper: pack, donate, throw away, move on. But when you’re standing in a room filled with a lifetime of belongings—the books you’ve
- [Clutter Traps: Eight Sneaky Ways That Steal Your Freedom (and How to Escape Them)](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/09/27/clutter-traps-eight-sneaky-ways-that-steal-your-freedom-and-how-to-escape-them/) - Have you ever walked into your basement or opened a closet and felt like the walls were closing in on you? You swear you just set a few things aside “for later,” but somehow those piles multiplied overnight. It feels like clutter has a secret life.It creeps. It hides. It pretends to be harmless.And then
- [Living Large with Less: The Unspoken Perks of Downsizing and Decluttering](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/09/23/living-large-with-less-the-unspoken-perks-of-downsizing-and-decluttering/) - For many years, as an interior designer, I helped people upsize to bigger homes with larger closets and expansive kitchens. Fast forward. I downsized and decluttered. Now, those same clients and audiences are asking me to help them downsize their large homes. It’s funny, isn’t it? For decades, the American dream was about more, bigger,
- [The Last Step of Decluttering No One Talks About](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/09/20/the-last-step-of-decluttering-no-one-talks-about/) - (And Why It Might Be the Reason You’re Stuck) You just spent the last two weekends decluttering: Your closets feel and look much lighter. Your adult son’s room is finally cleared of his high school trophies, college textbooks, and old sports uniforms. You can hardly wait to convert that room into your own craft space
- [Dear Baby Boomers: Why It’s Time to Let Go and Live More](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/09/17/dear-baby-boomers-why-its-time-to-let-go-and-live-more/) - A letter from my heart, to my fellow Baby Boomers, about downsizing, decluttering, and creating your next best chapter. Let’s be honest with each other. We’ve lived long enough to accumulate… well, far too much stuff. Closets that seem to multiply their contents overnight Basements that could qualify as architectural digs Garages that no longer
- [Stop Organizing Your Stuff and Start Facing It](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/09/09/stop-organizing-your-stuff-and-start-facing-it/) - Clutter Is Not the Problem. It’s the Symptom. Have you ever thought: “If I just got more plastic bins… if I just labeled them better… I’d finally feel more organized and in control”? I’ve heard this countless times from clients over the years and honestly, I’ve even said it to myself before. But here’s the
- [Baby Boomers! Still Paying for a House That’s Too Big?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/09/02/baby-boomers-still-paying-for-a-house-thats-too-big/) - Holding On for Dear Life—While Paying for Square Footage For many Boomers, these two realities happen at the same time. We hold on for dear life to objects, furniture, and keepsakes that represent our past, while simultaneously paying a premium to house them in spaces we barely use. The emotional and the financial go hand
- [The Elephant in the Room: "Someday" Clutter](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/08/30/the-elephant-in-the-room-someday-clutter/) - Is “Someday Clutter” Creating a Wedge Between You and the Ones You Love? Have you ever noticed how you and your spouse keep avoiding the “basement conversation” because it inevitably spirals into an argument?Or how tension fills the air the moment you mention the overstuffed garage? Let’s be honest. “Someday clutter” is the elephant in
- [When Relationships Get Off Track During Decluttering and Downsizing](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/08/23/when-relationships-get-off-track-during-decluttering-and-downsizing/) - How to Reset with Compassion and Courage Let’s be honest—decluttering and downsizing can bring out the best in us… or sometimes the worst. I’ve seen it all: Couples bickering over mystery boxes in the garage. Adult children rolling their eyes as parents hold onto the Christmas decorations from 1973. Parents whispering under their breath abo
- [10 Quiet but Powerful Concerns of Women 50+… And How They Can Become Your Next Great Adventure](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/08/19/10-quiet-but-powerful-concerns-of-women-50-and-how-they-can-become-your-next-great-adventure/) - What’s Really on Her Mind? The whispers we don’t say out loud If you’re a woman over fifty, you know there are certain things we don’t always voice.We’ll talk about the weather, the latest Netflix binge, or the grandkids’ soccer games. But the deeper, quieter stuff? That usually stays tucked between our smiles and our
- [The “Too Much” Dilemma: A Gentle Reset for Your Space, Time, and Energy](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/08/16/the-too-much-dilemma-a-gentle-reset-for-your-space-time-and-energy/) - Do you have too much to do? Too much to keep track of?Too much taking up your space, time, energy, and peace of mind?Does it feel like you’re drowning in commitments, decisions, and possessions? When life feels like it’s overflowing, you wake up tired, the kitchen counter you cleared last night is covered again, and
- [5 Quick Wins for Summer Projects You Haven’t Started Yet](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/08/12/5-quick-wins-for-summer-projects-you-havent-started-yet/) - Remember all those chores you swore you’d tackle this summer… but haven’t even started yet?You’re not alone. Summer is meant for fun and relaxation, but it’s also the season when those well-intended projects, like cleaning out the garage, get pushed aside. Instead of beating yourself up for what you haven’t done, focus on what you
- [Stop Saving the Best for Someday: Wear the dress. Use the good china. Live now.](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/08/09/stop-saving-the-best-for-someday-wear-the-dress-use-the-good-china-live-now/) - A love letter to every woman—regardless of age—who’s been waiting too long to truly live. The Wake-Up Call: Someday isn’t a day of the week. How many times have you caught yourself saying: One day I’ll take that trip with my best friend. I’ll use the good china when I have company. I’ll wear that
- [If You’ve Tried Decluttering 100 Times Before and Failed… Here’s What You Might Have Been Missing](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/08/05/if-youve-tried-decluttering-100-times-before-and-failed-heres-what-you-might-have-been-missing/) - Let’s be honest. You’ve tried before. You might even be whispering something like this to yourself:“This weekend, I’m finally going to declutter the garage.” Only to find yourself eight hours later, sitting on a dusty folding chair, flipping through old birthday cards from 1993—surrounded by bins labeled “miscellaneous” and “keep (for now).” You’re not alone.
- [Dear Baby Boomer, Please Don’t Downsize Until You Read This](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/08/02/dear-baby-boomer-please-dont-downsize-until-you-read-this/) - The survival guide for what to keep, toss, and stop arguing about(+ 3 mistakes I’ll never make again!) Let me guess.You’re in your 60s or 70s, sipping your morning coffee, staring at a house that somehow expanded to hold your entire life story. And now it’s time to shrink it all down. Downsizing—something you’ve talked
- [Decluttering Is Easy… Until You Touch the Past](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/07/29/decluttering-is-easy-until-you-touch-the-past/) - Have you ever noticed that decluttering feels easy—until you touch the things that remind you of who you used to be? At first, you’re ready. Even excited!It’s raining outside—perfect weather for a decluttering session.You’ve got the donation bags ready, your favorite playlist playing, and yes… you’re wearing your comfiest stretchy pants. You open the closet,
- [Summer Decluttering Survival Guide for the Whole Family](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/07/26/summer-decluttering-survival-guide-for-the-whole-family/) - How to clear the clutter, keep the peace, and maybe even have fun doing it! Who is this for anyway?! One of my viewers recently shared a hilarious story that inspired this video and blog. “It was a beautiful summer Saturday—birds chirping, sun shining—and I had what I thought was a brilliant idea: Let’s tackle
- [But What If I Forget? How to Let Go of Your Child’s Artwork Without Losing the Memories](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/07/22/but-what-if-i-forget-how-to-let-go-of-your-childs-artwork-without-losing-the-memories/) - I still remember the day I opened a dusty box labeled “My Boys’ Artwork.”It had been tucked away in the back of a closet for years. Inside were crayon-scribbled family portraits, painted paper plates turned into masks, and a folded construction paper card that read: “Happy Mother’s Day to the best mom ever.” Suddenly, I
- [Simple Living: The Quiet but Powerful Rebellion](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/07/15/simple-living-the-quiet-but-powerful-rebellion/) - Less is more… and better! What if the key to a more fulfilling life isn’t more?More clothes. More commitments. More square footage. What if the peace we’re all craving actually comes from less?Less noise. Less distraction. Less stuff. In a world constantly shouting, “More is better,” simplicity is a quiet and intentional rebellion.It’s brave. It’s
- [Break Free from a Lifetime of Clutter: Let Freedom Ring!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/07/08/break-free-from-a-lifetime-of-clutter-let-freedom-ring/) - Clutter. It’s something we can all relate to, right? Whether it’s the physical clutter that overwhelms our homes, the mental clutter that prevents us from focusing, or the emotional clutter that weighs us down, each type holds us back. It keeps us from freely living our best lives. That’s why it’s so important to prioritize
- [Don’t Wait to Downsize: The One Decision That Could Change Your Next Chapter](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/07/05/dont-wait-to-downsize-the-one-decision-that-could-change-your-next-chapter/) - For many Baby Boomers, downsizing is something we plan to do “someday.” But here’s the thing:Waiting too long to downsize can cost you more than just space.It can cost you time, money, energy—and missed opportunities. If you’ve been thinking about simplifying your life, now is the time to do it.Downsizing isn’t just about getting rid
- [When Letting Go Feels Right: A Decluttering Method to Avoid Regret](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/07/01/when-letting-go-feels-right-a-decluttering-method-to-avoid-regret/) - “Letting go doesn’t mean losing… it means choosing.” We’ve all been there. You’re holding an old photo, a chipped teacup, or one of your kids’ school projects.You want to declutter—but something inside whispers:“What if I regret letting it go?” That fear of regret is powerful… and often paralyzing.But what if I told you there’s a
- [Empty That Storage Unit Now! What are you waiting for?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/06/28/empty-that-storage-unit-now-what-are-you-waiting-for/) - Are you still holding onto that storage unit, month after month, year after year? Maybe you're telling yourself:• I'll get to it eventually.• I might need that stuff someday.• I might regret letting it go. But here’s the truth: every month you keep that storage unit, you’re not just spending money—you’re losing opportunity. What could
- [A Man and His Garage: From Resistance to Results](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/06/24/a-man-and-his-garage-from-resistance-to-results/) - One Man’s Garage Clean-Out Story The other day, I was walking through my neighborhood when I passed a man who had completely emptied out his garage. Every single item was now sitting in his driveway. I stopped to chat for a few minutes and told him it reminded me of our dad doing the same
- [My Partner’s Clutter Is Killing Me: Merging Households](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/06/17/my-partners-clutter-is-killing-me-merging-households/) - The Hidden Challenges and Heart-Centered Solutions Moving in together should be a happy and exciting milestone—a fresh chapter in your lives. But too often, what begins with love and enthusiasm quickly spirals into a cluttered nightmare and a tug-of-war over stuff. As soon as the boxes are unpacked, you might find that while you love
- [Eco-Friendly Decluttering Made Easy: How to Declutter Without Harming the Environment](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/06/10/eco-friendly-decluttering-made-easy-how-to-declutter-without-harming-the-environment/) - By Rita Wilkins Let’s be honest– we’ve all been guilty of taking the easy way out when decluttering our homes by tossing stuff in the trash without a second thought about where it ends up. But here’s the hard truth: our actions have consequences. And when it comes to decluttering, those consequences can be deeply harmful
- [Is Your Clutter Threshold Ruining Your Relationship? Why Your Mess Matters More Than You Think](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/06/04/is-your-clutter-threshold-ruining-your-relationship-why-your-mess-matters-more-than-you-think/) - As the saying goes:“Love might bring you together, but clutter can pull you apart.” Did you know nearly 40% of couples argue about clutter?• 33% argue weekly• 7% argue daily That’s a lot of conflict over stuff.So, ask yourself: Is clutter affecting your relationship? Every day, I hear from viewers asking: “What do I do
- [Multigenerational Households: Designing a Space Where Everyone Will Thrive!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/05/28/multigenerational-households-designing-a-space-where-everyone-will-thrive/) - Did You Know That Nearly 20% Of Families in the U.S. Are Now Living in Multigenerational Households? This increasingly popular trend is reshaping how we think about home design—and for good reason. When three, sometimes even four, generations share a home, designing a space to meet everyone’s unique needs, preferences, and lifestyles can be challenging,
- [Sentimental Clutter: The Battle Between Your Heart and Your Head](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/05/20/sentimental-clutter-the-battle-between-your-heart-and-your-head/) - You think you’re finally ready to tackle those sentimental items that have been sitting in boxes in your basement for months—maybe even years. But the moment you lift the lid on that first box, the battle between your heart and your head begins. Your eyes fill with tears. Right on top? Grandma’s favorite things. Your
- [Declutter Backwards: The Smartest, Fastest, and Easiest Way to Declutter](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/05/13/declutter-backwards-the-smartest-fastest-and-easiest-way-to-declutter/) - By Rita Wilkins You spent an entire weekend decluttering and organizing your garage. But less than a week later—bam! Clutter has already started creeping back in, leaving you frustrated and wondering if all that effort was wasted. Ugh! Is it time to think differently about how you declutter? Maybe it’s time for an out-of-the-box approach—one that’s
- [Can You Survive 30 Days Without Shopping? A 30-Day No-Spend Challenge](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/05/06/can-you-survive-30-days-without-shopping-a-30-day-no-spend-challenge/) - Did you know that one of the most effective ways to curb your spending and start saving more is by committing to a 30-day no-spend challenge? This challenge has gone viral—and for good reason! Who wouldn’t want to stash away some extra cash for a dream vacation, a home down payment, or a little cushion
- [From Clutter Creep to Clutter Chaos: Is Clutter Taking Over Your Life?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/04/29/from-clutter-creep-to-clutter-chaos-is-clutter-taking-over-your-life/) - When do you really know clutter has become a problem in your life? Is it the moment you walk through the door and feel that wave of dread? Countertops covered in everything from last night’s dinner to unopened mail and abandoned homework A sink full of dirty dishes A mountain of laundry creeping across your
- [Emotional Decluttering: How to Break Free from the Stuff That Messes with Your Mind](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/04/22/emotional-decluttering-how-to-break-free-from-the-stuff-that-messes-with-your-mind/) - Mental clutter is a sneaky saboteur. It’s not just about being busy or overwhelmed. It’s the constant stream of negative thoughts, worries, and distractions that swirl in our minds, clouding our judgment and muddying our peace. Like physical clutter, this mental mess piles up over time. It weighs us down, dulls our focus, and slows
- [🌸 “Keep, Toss, or What the Heck Is This?” 7-Day Spring Cleaning Challenge](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/04/16/keep-toss-or-what-the-heck-is-this-7-day-spring-cleaning-challenge/) - You know it’s spring when the flowers bloom, the sun shines a little brighter—and that mystery closet suddenly starts mocking you every time you walk by. It's time to take action. Fun action. Decluttering action. Welcome to my “Keep, Toss, or What the Heck Is This?” 7-Day Spring Cleaning Challenge—the weekly reset your home didn’t
- [The Hidden Cost of “Someday Clutter”: Why It’s Important to Address It](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/04/08/the-hidden-cost-of-someday-clutter-why-its-important-to-address-it/) - “Someday clutter.” “What if” clutter. We all have it. It’s the stuff we hold onto because we might need it or want it someday.It’s the stuff we’re afraid to let go of because we fear we might regret it. Sound familiar? Jeans we hope to fit into someday. Books we plan to read. Old receipts
- [Understanding Your Cluttering Habits—So You Can Fix Them](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/03/18/understanding-your-cluttering-habits-so-you-can-fix-them/) - What if I told you that the biggest obstacle between you and a clutter-free home isn’t the clutter itself—it’s your cluttering habits? Today, I want to share one of the most important lessons I learned on my own decluttering journey, so you don’t have to make the same mistakes I did. Like many of you,
- [Decluttering Your Mind: The Key to a More Focused Life](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/03/26/decluttering-your-mind-the-key-to-a-more-focused-life/) - By Rita Wilkins We’re constantly being told to declutter our homes, our closets, and our digital lives… but what about decluttering our minds? Mental decluttering is just as important – if not more – because it forms the foundation upon which we build our entire lives. When our minds are cluttered, we feel stuck; unable to
- [Top 10 Red Flags That Tell You It’s Time to Ditch the Clutter (And How to Get Started)](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/03/11/top-10-red-flags-that-tell-you-its-time-to-ditch-the-clutter-and-how-to-get-started/) - By Rita Wilkins Is clutter silently holding you back from living the life you really want? You tell yourself you’ll get to it… someday. You push the piles of clutter aside, hoping they will magically disappear. You convince yourself it’s not that bad. Until… a friend unexpectedly stops by for a quick visit. The doorbell rings. You freeze.
- [Decluttering? Letting Go for Good. If Not Now, When?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/03/04/decluttering-letting-go-for-good-if-not-now-when/) - Have you ever stood in front of your closet or storage space, overwhelmed by the sheer volume of things you've accumulated? I’ll never forget the day I stood in front of my overflowing closet, staring at the mountains of clothes, shoes, and handbags—some well-worn, others still with the tags on. With retirement fast approaching, I
- [Unlock Your Purpose: The Secret of Living with Intention Starts with This 3-Step Life Audit](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/02/25/unlock-your-purpose-the-secret-of-living-with-intention-starts-with-this-3-step-life-audit/) - By Rita Wilkins Do you feel like you’re drifting through life, caught up in the daily grind with no clear direction, no real purpose, and no true meaning? Maybe you’re feeling stuck, questioning whether this is the life you truly want. You might even find yourself asking, What am I doing? Why am I doing this?
- [The Retirement Reset: Creating a Home That Reflects Your Next Chapter](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/02/18/the-retirement-reset-creating-a-home-that-reflects-your-next-chapter/) - Retirement is an exciting milestone—one that you've worked hard for, planned for, and saved for over many years. As you step into this next phase of life, it’s essential to design a home that not only provides safety and comfort as you age but also reflects our values and the lifestyle you envision for your
- [A Journey to Less: A Life Designed for More](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/02/09/a-journey-to-less-a-life-designed-for-more/) - Do you ever feel like your life is filled with too many obligations, distractions, and mental clutter? Do you ever find yourself wishing for a simpler, less chaotic, and more peaceful life? I’m thrilled to introduce my new e-book: A Journey to Less: A Life Designed for More This isn’t just another decluttering guide. Instead,
- [Freedom Through Downsizing: How Letting Go Can Open New Doors This Year](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/01/28/freedom-through-downsizing-how-letting-go-can-open-new-doors-this-year/) - I’ll never forget the day I walked out of my oversized home for the last time. I stood at the doorway, taking in the empty rooms where years of my life had unfolded. There had been laughter and love, but also stress, clutter, and a constant pressure to maintain a lifestyle that no longer served
- [Five Simple Changes for a Happier View in 2025](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/01/21/reimagining-holiday-celebrations-when-life-changes-2/) - "Happiness is not something you can buy; it comes from your mindset and your actions." Did you know that only one in three people feels truly happy?While there’s no magic potion for happiness, there are a few simple changes you can make in 2025 to become a happier version of yourself. Whether you’re feeling stuck,
- [Declutter Your Life Now to Live a Life Rich in What Matters](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/01/14/declutter-your-life-now-to-live-a-life-rich-in-what-matters/) - It all began with a trip to Africa. Standing in a remote village, surrounded by people who had so little in terms of material possessions but radiated with joy and generosity, I had a revelation. These villagers didn’t have sprawling homes or closets filled with clothes, yet they were rich in what truly mattered: connection,
- [Declutter Your Life in 2025 by Simplifying Five Key Areas](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/01/07/declutter-your-life-in-2025-by-simplifying-five-key-areas/) - At the start of every new year, decluttering our homes ranks among the top three goals people want to accomplish. Many of us struggle with physical clutter because when we’re surrounded by it, we feel anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed. But the truth is, clutter is not just a physical problem—it’s also a mental and emotional
- [Presence Over Possessions: The Hidden Joys of Minimalism](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/12/17/presence-over-possessions-the-hidden-joys-of-minimalism/) - The holidays are a magical time filled with laughter, connection, and joy. But too often, they come wrapped in stress, overspending, and a frenzy of shopping for things that quickly lose their value. What if this year could be different? What if the greatest gift you gave wasn’t something you could wrap, but something far
- [Life-Changing Tips to Declutter Things You Thought You’d Never Part With](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/12/03/life-changing-tips-to-declutter-things-you-thought-youd-never-part-with/) - This morning, I read a funny quote from Joshua Becker: "If you’re not using the stuff in your home, get rid of it. You’re not going to start using it more by shoving it into a closet somewhere." As we approach the holiday season, many of us might be guilty of doing exactly that—shoving stuff
- [The Truth About Downsizing and Decluttering: What No One Tells You, but You Need to Know](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/12/31/the-truth-about-downsizing-and-decluttering-what-no-one-tells-you-but-you-need-to-know/) - When I look back on my own downsizing journey, there are so many things I didn’t know that I wish I had known at the time. While I did get really good at figuring things out over time, it sure would have made the process a lot easier had I known then what I know
- [Why Teaching Grandkids About Money Early Matters](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/12/10/why-teaching-grandkids-about-money-early-matters/) - Did you know that only 17% of high school students are required to take a personal finance course? Unfortunately, most of us didn’t learn much about personal finance or investing at home or in school when we were growing up either. The Gift of Financial Education: Money Skills and Financial Freedom Teaching grandkids about money
- [Reimagining Holiday Celebrations When Life Changes](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/12/24/reimagining-holiday-celebrations-when-life-changes/) - As our lives change, so must the ways we celebrate holidays. What once brought joy may no longer fit our current circumstances, and that’s okay—it’s an opportunity to reflect and evolve. For example, if you are a new widow, divorcee, or have lost a loved one this past year, you may be facing the challenge
- [Declutter Your Space, Clear Your Mind!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/11/26/declutter-your-space-clear-your-mind/) - Have you ever decluttered something as seemingly trivial as a kitchen junk drawer and felt an immediate sense of emotional relief? Or what about the feeling of accomplishment when you finally deal with that pile of unopened mail? And then there's the amazing boost of energy you get when you unpack the boxes that have
- [Simplify Your Life No Matter Your Age: Minimalism is for Everyone](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/11/21/simplify-your-life-no-matter-your-age-minimalism-is-for-everyone/) - In today’s fast-paced, consumer-driven world, the impact of minimalism and simple living can be life-changing. It’s no wonder that a growing number of people are actively choosing to: Prioritize fewer possessions, Focus on more meaningful experiences, Simplify their lives by decluttering their homes, minds, and schedules. With constant noise and endless distractions, the idea of
- [5 Top Secrets to Beat Decision Fatigue with Fewer Choices](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/11/19/5-top-secrets-to-beat-decision-fatigue-with-fewer-choices/) - By Rita Wilkins October 25, 2024 Lifestyle Do you feel overwhelmed by the countless decisions you face every day? From the moment you crawl out of bed to the moment you put your head on the pillow at night, Psychology Today estimates that you make more than 2,000 decisions each working hour – one every
- [Ditch The Clutter Now If You Want a Simpler Life](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/11/12/ditch-the-clutter-now-if-you-want-a-simpler-life/) - Do you ever feel stuck in a rut? You desperately want to declutter, maybe even downsize to a smaller home, but mostly, you just want a simpler life—one that’s: Less hectic Less stressful Filled with more peace and freedom And yet, as you look around your home, you do nothing. You feel so overwhelmed by
- [Stop Wasting Money! 5 Effective Strategies to Reduce the Temptation to Overbuy Online](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/11/04/stop-wasting-money-5-effective-strategies-to-reduce-the-temptation-to-overbuy-online/) - By Rita Wilkins November 04, 2024 Lifestyle Do you find yourself mindlessly shopping online? If so, you’re not alone. This has become a growing concern for consumers of all ages. An Interesting Statistic The average American consumer spends over $1,000 per year on impulse online purchases, making at least six impulse buys per month. Online shopping has
- [5 Reasons Why a Simple Life with Less Is One of the Best Gifts You Can Ever Give Yourself](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/10/29/5-reasons-why-a-simple-life-with-less-is-one-of-the-best-gifts-you-can-ever-give-yourself/) - The busy holiday season is almost here. Will this year be like holidays past, where you’re so caught up in preparing, shopping, and wrapping gifts that there’s little time left to simply enjoy it? Have you been wondering what life would be like if it were just simpler? Less cluttered? Less overwhelming? Less stressful? Imagine
- [Etiquette of Regifting: 3 Ways to Do It Mindfully and Graciously](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/10/15/etiquette-of-regifting-3-ways-to-do-it-mindfully-and-graciously/) - There was a time when regifting felt like a taboo subject—something you’d whisper about, but never openly admit to doing. But now, as many years have passed, I’ve learned that regifting can be a truly thoughtful gesture, a way of sharing joy, and, yes, reducing the clutter in our lives. But it has to be
- [Tame the Holiday Chaos:Declutter and Get Organized Before the Madness Begins](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/10/08/tame-the-holiday-chaosdeclutter-and-get-organized-before-the-madness-begins/) - Have you ever watched a Hallmark Christmas movie with impeccably decorated rooms, the perfect holiday dinner, and the family gathered around the fireplace and piano? The snow is falling, carolers are knocking at the door. It’s a beautiful sight to behold, but it creates an unrealistic expectation of what our holidays “should” look like. Back
- [Making the Most of Your Small Space: 5 Design Strategies for Living in Large and Small Spaces](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/10/01/making-the-most-of-your-small-space-5-design-strategies-for-living-in-large-and-small-spaces/) - Whether you live in a small city apartment, a starter home in the suburbs, or a tiny house in your son’s backyard, this blog and video will share five design strategies to make the most of your home—regardless of its size! Living in smaller spaces does present a few challenges: Limited storage Less personal space
- [My Top 5 Tips to Help Conquer the Emotions of Decluttering and Downsizing](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/09/24/my-top-5-tips-to-help-conquer-the-emotions-of-decluttering-and-downsizing/) - Whether you're preparing to sell your home, choosing to downsize, or helping your parents clean out their home, decluttering is an emotional journey, you’re likely to experience a roller coaster of emotions: Guilt for letting go of items you were gifted or inherited. Sadness for saying goodbye to things you used to love but will
- [Don’t Resist the Urge to Purge! My Great Closet Clean-Out](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/09/17/dont-resist-the-urge-to-purge-my-great-closet-clean-out/) - If you suddenly feel the urge to purge your closet or any other room in your home, don’t resist! You’ll feel amazing and be so glad you said yes. I’m not sure if it was a bolt of lightning or a message from God, but at 9 o’clock last night, I felt an intense urge
- [Simple Living Explained: A Day in the Life of a Minimalist](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/09/10/simple-living-explained-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-minimalist/) - Why does simple living seem so hard and almost impossible to achieve? The reality is that it’s not hard, and it is possible, but there are so many misconceptions about simple living and minimalism that if you listen to the naysayers, it’s no wonder people believe that simple living is hard so they don’t even
- [Want an Incredible Upgrade? My Top 5 Reasons to Declutter, Downsize, and Live in a Smaller Home](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/09/03/want-an-incredible-upgrade-my-top-5-reasons-to-declutter-downsize-and-live-in-a-smaller-home/) - For the past 8 years, I have been passionate about inspiring others to downsize, declutter, and embrace living with less so they can live more. One of the most common challenges we face today, regardless of age, is that we live with too much stuff, leading to distraction, stress, and overwhelm. Whether you’re seriously considering
- [The Empty Nest Makeover: Get Ready for Your Next Chapter!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/08/27/the-empty-nest-makeover-get-ready-for-your-next-chapter/) - There is a bittersweet transition that occurs in many homes at this time each year when our kids head off to college, and parents start their own new journey as empty nesters. Are you one of the thousands of parents navigating the emotional and physical transition to an empty nest? Perhaps, like many others, you
- [The Donation Box: A Must for Every Clutter-Free Home](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/08/20/the-donation-box-a-must-for-every-clutter-free-home/) - Decluttering is an ongoing process. One of the best ways to help you develop a minimalist mindset and lifestyle is to establish a place for a donation box in your home. Start Your Decluttering Journey Through Small Effective Habits Make a habit of putting things that you don’t want, need, or use into a donation
- [A 30-Day Clutter-Free Strategy That Works!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/08/13/a-30-day-clutter-free-strategy-that-works/) - With summer coming to an end in just a few short weeks, many of us are thinking about getting back on track with our decluttering projects that we started earlier in the year. Rather than thinking of it as an overwhelming task, try taking on the mindset of accomplishing your decluttering tasks over a few
- [5 Quick Tips to Establish a Daily Decluttering Routine](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/08/06/5-quick-tips-to-establish-a-daily-decluttering-routine/) - Even though decluttering your space can seem like a difficult task, it can be made manageable and even enjoyable by creating a simple daily routine. You don't have to feel overwhelmed to keep your home neat and organized by adopting a few short daily routines. Here are five short suggestions to get you started with
- [Minimalism and Relationships: How Less Stuff Means More Love](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/07/30/minimalism-and-relationships-how-less-stuff-means-more-love/) - In this blog, I’d like you to consider challenging yourself to declutter your life and discover how having fewer possessions can lead to more love and happiness. When you embrace minimalism, or living with less, it brings more connection and love into our lives. We’re told that success is measured by the number of things
- [Are Our Vintage Heirlooms Truly Priceless Treasures, or Could They Be Considered Timeless Traps?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/07/23/are-our-vintage-heirlooms-truly-priceless-treasures-or-could-they-be-considered-timeless-traps/) - This is a question that sparks debates and conversations within families of all generations. Some argue that vintage heirlooms hold a special place in our hearts and serve as a tangible connection to our ancestors and family histories. They have been passed down through generations, carrying emotional value that can’t be measured. To some, our
- [3 Most Important Things You Can Do to Keep It Simple This Summer (It’s Not Too Late!)](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/07/16/3-most-important-things-you-can-do-to-keep-it-simple-this-summer-its-not-too-late/) - When you were a kid, summertime meant fun and freedom: Freedom from schoolwork and getting up early. Freedom to play outside all day with your friends. Freedom to go to new places and enjoy family vacations. As an adult, are you due for some of the same feelings of freedom this summer? Freedom from too
- [When I Saw Grandma‘s Kitchen Table in a Thrift Store, It Made Me Cry](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/07/09/when-i-saw-grandmas-kitchen-table-in-a-thrift-store-it-made-me-cry/) - Note: A real story shared with me by one of my millennial followers. "My grandma loved that table! Why didn’t I accept it when she offered it to me last year while she was still alive? ~ Zach It breaks my heart that I was too preoccupied with my own life to listen to her
- [IT’S JUST GRANDMA’S OLD STUFF… UNTIL IT’S VINTAGE. THEN IT’S CHIC!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/07/08/its-just-grandmas-old-stuff-until-its-vintage-then-its-chic/) - BY RITA WILKINS JUNE 26, 2024 LIFESTYLE A few weeks ago, I produced a YouTube video that went viral, “Mom, Thanks but No Thanks: The Rebellion Against Family Heirlooms.” Watched by tens of thousands of millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers alike, it struck a chord and became a great conversation starter between parents and their
- [Embracing The Ups, The Downs, And the Emotions of Becoming an Empty Nester](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/07/02/embracing-the-ups-the-downs-and-the-emotions-of-becoming-an-empty-nester/) - It’s the first day your young adult child moved out of the house. You look around and the house feels so empty. You even miss the dirty socks on the floor, the loud music playing upstairs, and the dirty dishes often left in the sink. You’re lonely. You’re sad. You’re filled with so many emotions
- [“I Have Nothing to Wear”: Closet Clutter](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/06/25/i-have-nothing-to-wear-closet-clutter/) - Several weeks ago, I was working with a client on decluttering her home. At one of our decluttering sessions, she stood in front of her huge walk-in closet and said, "I have nothing to wear! Nothing fits, it’s out of style, or out of season." A Fresh Perspective I stood beside her, looking into the
- [Top 5 Habits for a Clutter-Free Home and How to Prevent Re-Cluttering](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/06/18/top-5-habits-for-a-clutter-free-home-and-how-to-prevent-re-cluttering/) - There’s no doubt that too much clutter in our homes can stress us out! When we are constantly surrounded by messes and too much stuff, it impairs our brains' ability to make decisions, impacting our ability to focus and concentrate. It becomes a vicious cycle, causing even more stress and more clutter. How do you
- [5 Minimalist Decluttering Checklists to Help You Finally Find Your Glasses](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/06/11/5-minimalist-decluttering-checklists-to-help-you-finally-find-your-glasses/) - You won’t believe how these 5 decluttering checklists are revolutionizing the way people are approaching and succeeding at decluttering their homes and simplifying their lives! If you are overwhelmed by clutter and searching for ways to live a simpler life with less stuff and less stress, these 5 decluttering checklists might be the solution you
- [How to Overcome the 3 Toughest Challenges When Decluttering Your Home](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/06/04/how-to-overcome-the-3-toughest-challenges-when-decluttering-your-home/) - If you are just beginning your decluttering journey, or if you are right in the middle of it, you’re likely experiencing a few challenges along the way. And if you’re like most of us, these challenges can either stop you or slow you down, preventing you from making the progress you’d really like to be
- [“MOM, THANKS, BUT NO THANKS!”: THE REBELLION AGAINST FAMILY HEIRLOOMS](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/05/30/mom-thanks-but-no-thanks-the-rebellion-against-family-heirlooms/) - BY RITA WILKINS MAY 13, 2024 LIFESTYLE There was a time when heirs were excited to receive their parents’ and grandparents’ most prized possessions. Their fine bone china, lead crystal, and sterling silver were not only welcomed but proudly displayed and regularly used. If we didn’t have room in our homes, we either passed them on to relatives
- [9 Quick Ways to Kickstart or Restart Your Decluttering Journey](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/05/28/9-quick-ways-to-kickstart-or-restart-your-decluttering-journey/) - Decluttering Your Home Is an Enormous Task It’s easy to feel intimidated and overwhelmed by the enormity of the task. So how do you get started or get restarted? Try These 9 Quick and Easy Strategies to Start or Continue Your Decluttering Journey: 1. Start small. It’s been proven that by starting small with just
- [Rita’s Minimalist Wardrobe Decluttering Checklist](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/05/15/ritas-minimalist-wardrobe-decluttering-checklist/) - While packing for a trip recently, I realized how much I dread packing! It shouldn’t be this hard, but even though I was looking forward to my vacation, forward to my vacation, I found myself overwhelmed by my cluttered, disorganized closets. I struggled to find the things I wanted to pack, which led to so
- [Embrace Living with Less. It’s Never Been Easier!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/05/07/embrace-living-with-less-its-never-been-easier/) - Let’s face it. Our society is driven by consumerism, constantly bombarding us with messages that MORE is better. But the endless pursuit of material possessions leads to physical clutter… lots of it! The stress and anxiety that comes from excess stuff can take a toll on our well-being, leaving us feeling drained and unfulfilled. If
- [Simplify Your Life in Just 3 Easy Steps](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/05/01/simplify-your-life-in-just-3-easy-steps/) - In this blog I’m going to show you how to simplify your life in just 3 easy steps. You will not believe the difference it can make in living a simpler, more balanced, and more peaceful life! If you are feeling overwhelmed and stressed by the overabundance of clutter in your home and in your
- [7 Proven Methods to Personalize and Expedite Your Decluttering Journey](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/04/23/7-proven-methods-to-personalize-and-expedite-your-decluttering-journey/) - You are on the right track! You’ve experienced the benefits of decluttering. You are committed to living a simple life with less, but you’re looking for ways to refine and improve the decluttering process so it’s sustainable. Read this article from Forbes by Joshua Becker: The Top 9 Expert Strategies To Declutter Your Home How
- [Minimalist & Decluttering: How To Live A Simpler Life ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/04/26/minimalist-decluttering-how-to-live-a-simpler-life/) - Less Is More – Living A Simpler, Minimalist Lifestyle It’s a commonly held belief in our part of the world that bigger is always better. Many of us have found ourselves in a position where we always feel we need more. What if more isn’t always better, though? What if what you’re looking for isn’t
- [Decluttering Tips: How To Know What To Take With You When You Move ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/04/19/decluttering-tips-how-to-know-what-to-take-with-you-when-you-move/) - Live A Simpler Life With The Help Of Minimalist Decluttering Tips Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel you have too much stuff, not enough space? Are you tired of finding clutter everywhere you turn? Do you wish you could declutter, but you’re not sure how to get rid of items? Don’t continue struggling with decluttering
- [Minimalist Essentials Teaches You How To Live With Less ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/04/12/minimalist-essentials-teaches-you-how-to-live-with-less/) - Overcome Cluttering Challenges And Choose A Minimalist Lifestyle Does the idea of decluttering your home seem overwhelming? Are you tired of living with clutter, but you’re not sure how to get started decluttering? Are you ready to learn how to let go of items and live with less? If so, you’ve come to the right
- [Expert Tips and Strategies for Downsizing and Decluttering](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/04/09/expert-tips-and-strategies-for-downsizing-and-decluttering-in-your-60s/) - Whether you are wanting to downsize to a smaller home and retirement, or to simply declutter the home you currently live in, the process can be overwhelming especially if you’re just starting out. These expert tips and strategies that I cover in this video and blog will help guide you and make the process easier
- [5-Minute Strategies and Hacks to Create Clutter-Free Zones](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/04/04/5-minute-strategies-and-hacks-to-create-clutter-free-zones/) - If you were asked to name the top 3 most cluttered drop zones in your home, what might they be? To give you a hint, they are areas of your home where you and your family automatically drop things out of habit, almost unconsciously. Examples of clutter-catching areas 1. Items you are holding in your
- [Minimalist Decluttering Tips: The Art Of Letting Go](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/04/05/minimalist-decluttering-tips-the-art-of-letting-go/) - Minimalism And Letting Go Of Items Do you find yourself surrounded by overwhelming clutter in your home? Are you eager to learn how to declutter your home and let go of items? You’re not the first to struggle with getting started on your decluttering goals – but you don’t have to continue that struggle on
- [“Busy People's” Ultimate Decluttering Guide](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/04/01/busy-peoples-ultimate-decluttering-guide/) - In a recent survey of my social media audience, over 75% said one of the hardest parts of decluttering was finding the TIME. Even though they wanted to declutter their homes and get organized, they found it difficult to find time in their busy schedules to actually make it happen. Easy Solutions to Overcome Time
- [Are You or Someone Else in Your Family Clutter Blind?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/03/26/what-clutter-are-you-or-someone-else-in-your-family-clutter-blind/) - Does this sound familiar in your household? It reminds me of when I was growing up with four siblings. Yes, we did argue. If someone did something wrong, we would often hear, “Who me? I didn’t do it, she did!” The same can be true of clutter in your household. “It is his mess, not
- [Minimalist Decluttering With Minimalist Essentials ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/03/22/minimalist-decluttering-with-minimalist-essentials/) - How Can I Become A Minimalist? Do you love minimalist design, but struggle to incorporate it into your own home? Do you find you have too much stuff and not enough space in your home? Would you like to learn how to get rid of clutter, how to let go of items, and how to
- [Navigating the Emotional Aspects of Decluttering](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/03/19/how-to-navigate-the-emotional-aspects-of-downsizing-decluttering-and-starting-over-in-your-60s/) - Face it. The thought of downsizing, decluttering, and starting over in your 60s can be downright scary and overwhelming. Not knowing is one of the hardest parts. What kind of lifestyle do I want? Where will I live? How do I start the process of downsizing and decluttering? How can I possibly let go of
- [Teach Me How To Get Started Decluttering ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/03/15/teach-me-how-to-get-started-decluttering/) - Where Can I Learn How To Declutter My Home? Are you tired of clutter taking over your home? Do you wish you could get started decluttering, but feel as though the challenge of decluttering your home is too much to overcome? Don’t worry – they help you need to overcome any decluttering challenge is available
- [Consumerism vs. Minimalism My Personal Journey to Owning Less](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/03/05/consumerism-vs-minimalism-my-personal-journey-to-owning-less/) - Have you ever wished that your life was not so busy, so stressful, so complicated? That there would be times where you could just sit back, relax, and enjoy a cup of hot tea with your best friend? There was a time in my life that I longed for that, but it seemed like a
- [Too Much Stuff, Not Enough Space: Decluttering Tips ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/03/08/too-much-stuff-not-enough-space-decluttering-tips/) - Take Back Your Home From Clutter – Defeating Clutter With Minimalist Tips Do you have too much stuff and not enough space in your home? Are you tired of fighting a losing war against the clutter creeping all over your home, taking over the spaces you’d like to use? Don’t worry – you’re not alone.
- [Why Am I So Committed to Decluttering, Downsizing and Living with Less?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/02/29/why-am-i-so-committed-to-decluttering-downsizing-and-living-with-less/) - That was a question posed to me on a recent podcast interview. On one level, the answer to this question is simple. When you live with less, you experience more time, money, freedom, energy, and peace of mind. But on a much deeper level, I see the real-life impact that it makes in people’s lives…
- [How To Get Started Decluttering With Minimalist Essentials ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/03/01/how-to-get-started-decluttering-with-minimalist-essentials/) - The Best Way To Get Started Decluttering Decluttering your home may seem like a daunting task to start with – but it’s not a task you have to accomplish all by yourself! If you’re feeling stuck and wondering how to get started decluttering, you’re in the right place. You can learn how to let go
- [THE HIDDEN LIFE-CHANGING POWER OF DECLUTTERING](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/02/27/the-hidden-life-changing-power-of-decluttering/) - BY RITA WILKINS FEBRUARY 09, 2024 LIFESTYLE Who could have guessed that the cathartic process of purging and decluttering one woman’s home one drawer, one closet, one room at a time could change the direction and trajectory of life forever? What began as an attempt to help a client gradually declutter her home, that had
- [How To Become A Minimalist: Pick Your Decluttering Method ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/02/23/how-to-become-a-minimalist-pick-your-decluttering-method/) - Minimalist Essentials For A Minimalist Lifestyle Are you ready to learn how to lead a simpler life with less? Are you interested in minimalist design? You, too, can learn how to let go of items and stop living with too much stuff, not enough space. The Downsizing Designer Offers Minimalist Tips Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins.
- [A Must-Have Conversation: How to Talk to Your Parents About Their Stuff](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/02/13/a-must-have-conversation-how-to-talk-to-your-parents-about-their-stuff/) - At a recent conference where I was speaking, I had the opportunity to spend an afternoon with many young professional women. One of the topics they most wanted to talk to me about as the “Downsizing Designer” was how to talk to their parents about all of their stuff. Stuff they clearly didn’t want to
- [Lean Design: Minimalist Design Tips For A Minimalist Lifestyle](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/02/16/lean-design-minimalist-design-tips-for-a-minimalist-lifestyle/) - More Isn’t Always Better! Live A Decluttered Life With Minimalist Essentials American culture often supposes that more is better. However, more things and a bigger home may be what’s holding you back from living your best life. However, more isn’t always best – even when it comes to interior design. Are you ready to learn
- [From Chaos to Clarity: Embracing Your New Decluttered Life](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/02/09/from-chaos-to-clarity-embracing-your-new-decluttered-life/) - In this blog, consider embarking on a transformational journey - one that brings you closer to a life you’ve always envisioned. If you’re tired of living a life full of clutter and chaos, this blog will inspire you to clear your clutter so you can begin living a life you love. What will your new
- [5 Downsides to Downsizing](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/02/06/5-downsides-to-downsizing/) - If you are considering downsizing, this blog is intended to help you weigh some pros and cons before you make such a big decision. As the “Downsizing Designer,” I’m frequently asked if there are downsides to downsizing. The short answer is downsizing may or may not be right for you. It all depends. The truth
- [Minimalist Tips: New Extreme Decluttering Method ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/02/09/minimalist-tips-new-extreme-decluttering-method/) - Tired Of Being Overwhelmed By Clutter? Are you ready to lead a more minimalist lifestyle, but you’re not sure how to achieve that lifestyle? Are you tired of living with too much stuff, not enough space? Are you, perhaps, ready to go to extreme methods to declutter your home in 2024? If so, you’ve come
- [Harness The Power of Letting Go for A Simpler and Happier Life](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/02/01/harness-the-power-of-letting-go-for-a-simpler-and-happier-life/) - Clutter silently sabotages our health, our wealth, our well-being, and our overall happiness. Messy spaces trigger strong emotions causing stress often making it nearly impossible to rest and relax in our own homes. Visible and invisible clutter leads to an underlying feeling of discontent and dissatisfaction with our homes and ourselves. Out-of-control clutter breeds even
- [How Can You Succeed At Decluttering In 2024? ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/02/02/how-can-you-succeed-at-decluttering-in-2024/) - Stay Committed To Your Decluttering Goals In 2024 Decluttering and organizing one’s home is one of the most common goals we have for the new year. However, it’s not a goal that is commonly achieved. In fact, some evidence shows that as many as 80% of those who set the goal to declutter in the
- [How To Become A Minimalist: Decluttering Tools And Minimalist Essentials](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/01/25/how-to-become-a-minimalist-decluttering-tools-and-minimalist-essentials/) - Are You Overwhelmed By Clutter? Make 2024 Clutter Free With Decluttering Tips Having too much stuff and not enough space in your home is a stressful experience – but you don’t have to let the clutter in your home overwhelm you! You can take back your home through decluttering starting today. Make 2024 the year
- [Decluttering? 4 Tricks to Stay Motivated When You Want to Quit](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/01/16/decluttering-4-tricks-to-stay-motivated-when-you-want-to-quit/) - How do you stay motivated when you want to quit? That’s the million-dollar question that many would love to know the answer to because it can be applied to just about anything when you have the urge to quit: Losing weight Getting fit Decluttering your stuff Maybe if you’re a robot you’re not tempted to
- [Learn How To Get Started Decluttering With Minimalist Essentials ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/01/18/learn-how-to-get-started-decluttering-with-minimalist-essentials/) - What Is Clutter? How Do I Declutter My Life? It can be all too easy to allow your home to become cluttered. You accumulate too many things over the years, and by the time a new year comes you find that you don’t have enough space for all of those things. Clutter can take over
- [When Is The Best Time To Declutter? Learn With Minimalist Essentials ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/01/11/when-is-the-best-time-to-declutter-learn-with-minimalist-essentials/) - I Have Too Much Stuff, Not Enough Space! Minimalist Decluttering Tips For The New Year Are you tired of all the clutter taking up space in your home? Would you prefer to live a more minimalist lifestyle with minimalist décor? Do you find that you’re not sure how to get started decluttering, or when you
- [3 Simple Steps to Declutter the Most Challenging Areas in Your Home](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/01/11/3-simple-steps-to-declutter-the-most-challenging-areas-in-your-home/) - If you want to learn how to declutter the most challenging areas in your home, you’ve got to read this blog and/or listen to this video on my YouTube channel. I will share with you three simple ways to declutter those areas once and for all. We all probably have at least one or two
- [Craving A Simpler Life with Less? Don’t Just Talk About It, Do It!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/01/03/craving-a-simpler-life-with-less-dont-just-talk-about-it-do-it/) - I ran into a former client recently and she said, “Deciding to live a simpler life, was the best thing I ever did for myself!” She went on to say that she had absolutely no regrets about choosing not only to declutter her stuff but to also downsize to a smaller home. She said that
- [Make This Year Clutter-Free With Minimalist Essentials ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/01/04/make-this-year-clutter-free-with-minimalist-essentials/) - New Year, New You: Become A Minimalist Through Decluttering Tips And Tricks If the clutter in your home is overwhelming but you don’t know how to start decluttering – don’t worry, you’re not alone. You can choose a minimalist lifestyle by learning minimalist decluttering tips and tricks today! Choose to get started decluttering in the
- [Post-Holiday Decluttering Tips: Minimalist Essentials ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/12/29/post-holiday-decluttering-tips-minimalist-essentials/) - Don’t Let Clutter Ruin Your Life! Achieve The Minimalist Lifestyle You Deserve Having too much stuff and not enough space in your home is a stressful experience. You don’t have to live with the stress. Instead, you can embrace a minimalist lifestyle by learning how to declutter today. Minimalist Essentials And Minimalist Design Hello, Rita
- [My Kids Are Minimalists: What Can I Give Them for Christmas?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/12/29/my-kids-are-minimalists-what-can-i-give-them-for-christmas/) - I’ve had so many requests from those who follow me to address the subject of what to give your minimalist kids for Christmas. You want to respect their lifestyle and their choice of living with less. As a matter of fact, you admire their choice and you don’t want to change them, but you do
- [Books I Love to Read and To Give (Bonus: Clutter-Free Gift Ideas for The Minimalist in Your Life)](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/12/26/books-i-love-to-read-and-to-give-bonus-clutter-free-gift-ideas-for-the-minimalist-in-your-life/) - The holidays are here and you might be looking for a few gift ideas for people on your list who are trying to declutter… not add clutter to their lives. For me, books are my go-to gifts whether hardback, paperback, or audio. If you have a reader on your list, I’ve compiled a short but
- [Minimalist Essentials: How To Become A Minimalist](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/12/22/minimalist-essentials-how-to-become-a-minimalist/) - Get Rid Of Clutter – Get Started Decluttering Today Are you overwhelmed by the clutter in your home? Do you wish you didn’t have to live with too much stuff and not enough space? Good news! You can learn how to get started decluttering today through helpful minimalist decluttering tips. Teaching You The Minimalist Essentials
- [Gifts For Minimalists: The Minimalist Essentials Workbook ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/12/15/gifts-for-minimalists-the-minimalist-essentials-workbook/) - How Can I Become A Minimalist? If you or someone you know is interested in minimalist design and a minimalist lifestyle, you may have heard this question. How does one become a minimalist? How can one achieve a minimalist design in one’s home? Your minimalist design goals are within your reach – you just need
- [Minimalist Gifts: Learn How To Declutter ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/12/08/minimalist-gifts-learn-how-to-declutter/) - Prepare To Live A Minimalist Lifestyle Now! Learn How To Declutter If you’re interested in minimalist design but have too much clutter in your home, don’t worry. You can achieve your minimalist design dreams by learning how to declutter! Make the most of your space – start your decluttering journey! Minimalism And Decluttering: How To
- [Embrace Minimalist Lifestyle: 10 Warning Signs You Have Too Much Stuff!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/12/05/embrace-minimalist-lifestyle-10-warning-signs-you-have-too-much-stuff/) - This topic, 10 Warning Signs You Have Too Much Stuff was inspired by a desperate call I received a few weeks ago from a woman who finally realized the clutter was a real issue in her life and that she had been denying it, even ignoring it until… One night she drove up to her
- [3 (Plus 1 More) Really Big Reasons I’m Not Shopping on Black Friday](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/11/29/3-plus-1-more-really-big-reasons-im-not-shopping-on-black-friday/) - I have a confession to make. I spent many years of my earlier life shopping for Black Friday bargains along with the rest of the crowds, waiting in line for stuff I didn’t need, and in some cases didn’t even want. Once home with my hands full of shopping bags filled with sale items, I
- [How To Declutter Your Home Before Your Holiday Party ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/12/01/how-to-declutter-your-home-before-your-holiday-party/) - How To Achieve Minimalist Living And Minimalist Design With Decluttering Are you frustrated by the clutter in your home? Do you feel overwhelmed because you have too much stuff and not enough space? If so, know you’re not alone. Like you, many have struggled to achieve their minimalist design dreams because they don’t know how
- [Act Fast For This Holiday Decluttering Bundle Deal! ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/11/24/act-fast-for-this-holiday-decluttering-bundle-deal/) - Learn Decluttering Minimalist Tips And Tricks Today While many people may want to learn how to lead a more minimalist lifestyle or how to declutter their homes, figuring out how isn’t always easy. After all, you may not even know how to get started decluttering. You may not know how to stay motivated to declutter.
- [5 Types of Emotional Clutter That Prevent Us from Decluttering](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/11/21/5-types-of-emotional-clutter-that-prevent-us-from-decluttering/) - Physical clutter is one thing, but emotional clutter is quite another! It’s easy to recognize physical clutter because we can see it. It clutters our countertops and desktops. It messes up our closets and dresser drawers. It is on full display in our garage and then in our basement. But emotional clutter is not visible,
- [Help! I Can’t Stop Holding Onto “Just In Case Stuff”](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/11/14/help-i-cant-stop-holding-onto-just-in-case-stuff/) - We are probably all guilty of holding onto some things “just in case” we might need them or want them. I get it! I’m guilty too! I still have a hard time getting rid of my business suits although I rarely wear them anymore. Sometimes we DO need to be prepared in the event that
- [Give Thanks For Minimalist Tips For Decluttering ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/11/17/give-thanks-for-minimalist-tips-for-decluttering/) - Don’t Allow Clutter To Cause You Stress Are you living with too much stuff in a home that doesn’t have enough space? Are you tired of feeling stressed out because of clutter? If so, know you’re not alone. You don’t have to live with unwanted clutter – you can learn how to let go of
- [Why Is It So Scary to Declutter and Downsize Our Home and Our Lives?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/11/07/why-is-it-so-scary-to-declutter-and-downsize-our-home-and-our-lives/) - There are so many hidden emotional layers when it comes to decluttering and downsizing our homes things that no one wants to admit or talk about. On the surface, we all know how physically taxing and exhausting it can be. We also know how much time it is likely to take to sort, donate, and
- [Do You Know Someone Who Needs Help Decluttering? ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/11/10/do-you-know-someone-who-needs-help-decluttering/) - Help Your Loved One Start Their Decluttering Journey Decluttering a home can seem like an impossible task – especially if you’re not sure how to declutter. Do you know someone who is struggling to tackle decluttering on their own? Do you want to help them learn how to let go of items? Are you ready
- [Holiday Decluttering Bundle Available Now ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/11/03/holiday-decluttering-bundle-available-now-2/) - Are You Ready To Give The Gift Of Decluttering? No one likes to live in a cluttered space. However, sometimes we find ourselves at a loss for how to successfully declutter our lives. Do you or does someone you know need help decluttering? Are you eager to feel at home in your space rather than
- [3 Creative Ways to Deal with “Other People’s Clutter”](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/10/31/3-creative-ways-to-deal-with-other-peoples-clutter/) - If someone else’s trash is another person’s treasure… Why is it that someone else’s stuff is cluttered but yours is not? Why is it so much easier to declutter other people’s stuff rather than our own? Perhaps you’ve heard yourself complaining about “my husband's stuff, my wife’s stuff, or my kids’ stuff.” While it might
- [5 Ways A Minimalist Lifestyle Will Change You and Your Life Forever](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/10/24/5-ways-a-minimalist-lifestyle-will-change-you-and-your-life-forever/) - The journey to becoming a minimalist doesn’t happen overnight. It can take years of self-discovery. It’s a journey that requires deep courage and commitment, sometimes painful introspection to confront old beliefs and self-sabotaging habits. The journey will help you discover what matters most to you, so you can weed out anything that doesn’t align with
- [Focus On What Matters – Minimalist Essentials ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/10/27/focus-on-what-matters-minimalist-essentials/) - What To Do If You Have Too Much Stuff Living with too much stuff can be frustrating. When clutter fills your home, it can make life chaotic. You hold onto things you think you need, but you’re really holding yourself back from the simple lifestyle you crave. What if you didn’t have to overcome decluttering
- [How To Throw An Extreme Photo Decluttering Party](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/10/17/how-to-throw-an-extreme-photo-decluttering-party/) - Do you have boxes of old photos sitting in your basement or big photo albums taking up space on your bookcase shelves? If you are a baby boomer or part of the sandwich generation, chances are you not only have your own photo collections, but you also have those that you inherited from your parents
- [Minimalist Essentials To Help You Declutter ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/10/20/minimalist-essentials-to-help-you-declutter/) - How To Become A Minimalist With Decluttering Tips If you, like many others, enjoy minimalist style and design but find your home is too cluttered for minimalism – you should know you don’t have to live with the chaos clutter brings. You can choose to become a minimalist by following minimalist essentials and decluttering tips.
- [It’s Decluttering Season: Top 3 Secrets to Help You Love Your Home Again!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/10/10/its-decluttering-season-top-3-secrets-to-love-your-home-again/) - Embrace the Beauty of Autumn It’s fall. A new season. It’s time to enjoy being outside in nature, taking long walks and just enjoying the magnificent color of autumn leaves. It’s also a time when on the first rainy day we might scramble to change out clothing in our closets from summer to winter. And
- [Decluttering Tips: Learn The Minimalist Essentials ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/10/13/decluttering-tips-learn-the-minimalist-essentials/) - What To Do If You Have Too Much Stuff, Not Enough Space A common issue for many individuals is the issue of clutter. You may ask yourself – what is clutter? Clutter is an unorganized, messy accumulation of things. If you find that your home is cluttered with too much stuff, it’s easy to feel
- [Embrace Minimalism And Decluttering ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/10/06/embrace-minimalism-and-decluttering/) - Learn More About Minimalist Decluttering Today Are you ready to embrace a minimalist mindset? Are you tired of having too much stuff, and not enough space? Are you looking to find the decluttering methods that help you finally get started decluttering? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Embracing minimalist decluttering is easy when
- [Find The Right Minimalist Decluttering Method ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/09/29/find-the-right-minimalist-decluttering-method/) - Minimalist Style And Minimalist Decluttering Tips How long will you make yourself live with unwanted clutter? Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by clutter in your home? Do you want to achieve a minimalist design in your home? If so, it’s time to take the plunge and learn how to get started decluttering. What Is
- [Don’t Downsize for Retirement: DECLUTTER!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/09/26/dont-downsize-for-retirement-declutter/) - Not everyone wants to downsize when they retire. As a matter of fact, 75% of baby boomers say they would like to age in place for as long as they can. But at some point as we age, it is likely that we will either want to downsize or have to downsize. For those of
- [How To Become A Minimalist Through Decluttering ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/09/22/how-to-become-a-minimalist-through-decluttering/) - How Can I Get Rid Of Clutter In My Home? Decluttering your home may feel like an insurmountable task. You have too much stuff, not enough space, and no idea how to get started decluttering. Don’t worry – you’re not the first to struggle with these issues. You don’t have to learn how to get
- [10 Secrets to Successfully Deal with Your Parents’ Clutter](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/09/12/10-secrets-to-successfully-deal-with-your-parents-clutter/) - Cleaning out your parents’ home can be a stressful task, especially if it’s full of decades of clutter. To make the process easier, here are 10 secrets to successfully deal with your parents’ clutter. These tips will help you efficiently and effectively organize, declutter, and dispose of the items in your parents’ home. 1. Words
- [Where Can I Start Learning How To Declutter? ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/09/15/where-can-i-start-learning-how-to-declutter/) - How To Declutter Through Minimalist Tips Are you ready to learn how to get rid of clutter? When you have too much stuff and not enough space in your home, decluttering becomes a necessity. Don’t let clutter get in the way of minimalist design in your home – begin your decluttering journey today! Decluttering And
- [Minimalist Decluttering Tips For An Uncluttered Life ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/09/08/minimalist-decluttering-tips-for-an-uncluttered-life/) - Don’t Allow Clutter To Rule Your Life Are you tired of living with too much stuff and not enough space? Is your life overrun with clutter? Do you prefer minimalist design, but find you don’t know what to do with all your belongings? If so, you’re in the right place. Learn How To Become A
- [15-Minute Clutter Busting Routines That Help Minimize Visible Clutter](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/09/05/15-minute-clutter-busting-routines-that-help-minimize-visible-clutter/) - A cluttered home is overwhelming and it’s both physically and mentally exhausting! People who live in cluttered homes tend to procrastinate and avoid the obvious piles of mail and paperwork, dirty laundry, dirty dishes, unmade beds, and toys everywhere! It’s just easier for them to ignore the clutter even though it creates a lot of
- [Top 4 Ways to Overcome Guilt When Decluttering](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/08/29/top-4-ways-to-overcome-guilt-when-decluttering/) - Are you guilty of feeling guilty when you are decluttering your home? If so, you’re definitely not alone. Many people wonder why they feel so guilty and they also wonder how to stop feeling that way because it can really slow you down and even stop your progress completely. Why do we feel
- [Start Living A Decluttered Life ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/09/01/start-living-a-decluttered-life/) - Don’t let clutter overwhelm your life – seek the minimalist lifestyle you want by choosing to live a decluttered life today. Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer, is here to help you start a new, clutter-free chapter of your life.
- [Decluttering Challenge: Do You Have Too Much Stuff? ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/08/25/decluttering-challenge-do-you-have-too-much-stuff/) - Do you struggle with the number of things in your home? Do you have too much stuff but not enough space? Would you like to get rid of clutter and lead a more minimalist lifestyle? You don’t have to live with unwanted clutter – you can learn how to let go of items, how to declutter your home, and accomplish a more minimalist style.
- [What’s Stopping You from Designing Your Own Life?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/08/22/whats-stopping-you-from-designing-your-own-life/) - My all-time favorite quote: “The secret to happiness is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less” ~ Socrates It took me a long time to learn the wisdom of this statement… you might say I was a slow learner and that I had to learn the hard way! As
- [Funniest Closet Decluttering Checklist Ever!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/08/22/funniest-closet-decluttering-checklist-ever/) - Face it. It’s not fun cleaning out your closet but it has to be done once in a while especially when… You are having a hard time finding what you want when you’re trying to get ready for work or a dinner date. Some of your favorite clothes are buried somewhere deep inside your closet
- [Become A Minimalist Through Decluttering](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/08/18/become-a-minimalist-through-decluttering/) - You don’t have to live your life surrounded by clutter. You may feel you don’t know how to get started decluttering or that you don’t know how to live a more minimalist lifestyle. You don’t have to accomplish your minimalist decluttering goals all on your own. You can begin learning how to let go of clutter today.
- [Take On The Decluttering Challenge ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/08/11/take-on-the-decluttering-challenge/) - As your Downsizing Designer, I’m here to teach you how to let go of clutter. Seeking a more minimalist lifestyle doesn’t mean letting go of everything you own. It does, however, mean letting go of those items that don’t serve you.
- [The Downsizing Designer's 10 Favorite Home Organizing Solutions](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/08/08/the-downsizing-designers-10-favorite-home-organizing-solutions/) - For the first time, I would like to focus on actual products that I have used myself and strongly recommend. They will help you get organized and stay organized once you’ve decluttered a particular space. If you read my blogs, you know that I don’t normally encourage you to buy more because my primary focus
- [Minimalism Decluttering: Do You Have Too Much Stuff?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/08/04/minimalism-decluttering-do-you-have-too-much-stuff/) - Are you ready to start your decluttering journey? If so, visit the Design Services online store. Browse through minimalist tips and tools such as my decluttering checklists and online decluttering courses, and find the right decluttering methods for your decluttering journey. 
- [My Top 7 Summer Reads on Living A Simpler Life with Less](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/08/02/my-top-7-summer-reads-on-living-a-simpler-life-with-less/) - If you’re like me, you always have a book in your hand because there’s always something new to learn. As the “Downsizing Designer,” I think I have read and reread almost every book that’s been written on downsizing, decluttering, lifestyle design, minimalism and organizing. This summer, I decided to select my top 7 books in
- [Embracing the Freedom of an Uncluttered Calendar](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/07/28/embracing-the-freedom-of-an-uncluttered-calendar/) - Tired of a packed calendar? Learn to declutter your time, prioritize what matters, and find fulfillment in a simpler, intentional life.
- [How To Get Started Decluttering And Stay Motivated ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/07/28/how-to-get-started-decluttering-and-stay-motivated/) - The decluttering process isn't easy, but getting started can be one of the hardest steps. Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer, has compiled a 10-step decluttering list to help you stay motivated and focused on decluttering.
- [Minimalist Organization Tips: Decluttering With Your Spouse ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/07/21/minimalist-organization-tips-decluttering-with-your-spouse/) - Learn Minimalist Organization Tips And Declutter Your Home Do you feel there’s too much clutter in your home? Does it seem there are messes everywhere that just keep getting worse? Do you wish you could learn decluttering tips or find a minimalist checklist to help you get started decluttering? Good news – you can learn
- [Introducing The Best Decluttering Starter Kit Ever: The 3-2-1 Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/07/19/introducing-the-best-decluttering-starter-kit-ever-the-3-2-1-method/) - Say goodbye to clutter with the 3-2-1 Decluttering Method. It's simple, effective, and sets you on the path to a clutter-free, intentional life.
- [10 Step Plan to Conquer Clutter](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/07/12/10-step-plan-to-conquer-clutter/) - Conquer clutter with a 10-step plan. Reclaim your space, alleviate stress, and embrace a clutter-free, peaceful life. Get started today!
- [Minimalist Tips: Top 3 Mistakes To Avoid When Downsizing ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/07/14/minimalist-tips-top-3-mistakes-to-avoid-when-downsizing/) - Over Rita's decades of experience helping clients successfully navigate the process of decluttering and downsizing, she has learned the common mistakes people often make when downsizing.
- [Decluttering Tips: What To Do With A Loved One’s Belongings ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/07/08/decluttering-tips-what-to-do-with-a-loved-ones-belongings/) - Losing a loved one is a profound and devastating experience. The process of grieving can be made more difficult if you’re tasked with sorting through the belongings of the person you lost. However, this can also be an opportunity for reflection and healing.
- [Embracing Minimalism: 5 Tips for a Simpler and More Fulfilling Life](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/07/05/embracing-minimalism-5-tips-for-a-simpler-and-more-fulfilling-life/) - Embrace minimalism for a simpler, more fulfilling life. Discover 5 practical tips to declutter, set boundaries, and find joy in the beauty of simplicity.
- [The Ultimate Decluttering Guide: Embrace Simplicity and Find Peace in Your Home](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/06/28/the-ultimate-decluttering-guide-embrace-simplicity-and-find-peace-in-your-home/) - Transform your home into a clutter-free haven. Learn the impact of clutter, overcome procrastination, and follow practical steps to embrace simplicity and peace.
- [3 Minimalist Tips To Cleaning Out Your Parents' Home ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/06/30/3-minimalist-tips-to-cleaning-out-your-parents-home/) - Many people end up in a position where they have to clean out the home of their parents or a loved one. If you are starting the process of going through a house with a lifetime's worth of stuff, Rita Wilkins is here to help.
- [Starting Over and Finding Clarity in Life's Transitions](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/06/21/starting-over-and-finding-clarity-in-lifes-transitions/) - Embrace life's transitions and find clarity when starting over. Rediscover your desires, prioritize meaningful goals, and take daily actions toward a remarkable new beginning.
- [What Are The First Steps To Take When Downsizing In Your 60s? ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/06/16/what-are-the-first-steps-to-take-when-downsizing-in-your-60s/) - Are you in your 60s and looking to prepare for a simpler life during your retirement years? If so, you’re in the right place. Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer, is here to help you take the first steps on your decluttering journey.
- [Embracing Minimalism: A Personal Journey to Simplicity and Fulfillment](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/06/07/embracing-minimalism-a-personal-journey-to-simplicity-and-fulfillment/) - The Profound Impact of Living with Less Today, I want to share with you my personal story of downsizing, decluttering, and moving multiple times over the past seven years. Through these experiences, I discovered the profound impact of living with less and the true essence of a simpler, more fulfilling life. Embracing Change: Change has
- [Downsizing In Your 60s And Reinventing Your Lifestyle](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/06/09/downsizing-in-your-60s-and-reinventing-your-lifestyle/) - If you’re ready to try something new and exciting, know that downsizing can be one of the most liberating experiences you can give yourself. Downsizing allows you to reimagine and reinvent your life at any age.
- [The Moving Out Mindset: A New Method for Decluttering and Downsizing](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/05/31/the-moving-out-mindset-a-new-method-for-decluttering-and-downsizing/) - Discover the Moving Out Method for decluttering and downsizing. Even if you're not moving, this transformative approach simplifies life and aligns your space with your current lifestyle.
- [Decluttering With Purpose: 3 Minimalist Tips ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/06/02/decluttering-with-purpose-3-minimalist-tips/) - Getting started on decluttering is the first big obstacle to living a decluttered life, but it’s one you don’t have to overcome all on your own. You can learn not only how to start decluttering, but also how to stay motivated while decluttering and how to declutter with purpose today.
- [Clearing Emotional Clutter: 4 Tips and 3 Questions for a Minimalist Mindset](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/05/24/clearing-emotional-clutter-4-tips-and-3-questions-for-a-minimalist-mindset/) - Learn to clear emotional clutter with minimalism. Gain insights and practical tips for letting go of sentimental items and embracing a minimalist mindset.
- [How To Create Your Ideal Minimalist Home and Mindset ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/05/26/how-to-create-your-ideal-minimalist-home-and-mindset/) - Once you embrace the minimalist mindset, you can enable yourself to live a simpler, freer, happier life. Learn more about what a minimalist mindset is and how creating a minimalist mindset can help you get started on decluttering in Rita's video “How To Create Your Ideal Minimalist Home and Mindset.”
- [Downsizing Your Home in Your 60s? Read This First](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/05/19/downsizing-your-home-in-your-60s-read-this-first-2/) - In Rita's video “Downsizing Your Home in Your 60s? Read This First," Rita covers the "Wake Up Calls" people need to face when they are downsizing at retirement age.
- [Embracing Change and Knowing When to Downsize Your Home](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/05/17/embracing-change-and-knowing-when-to-downsize-your-home/) - Discover the wake-up calls signaling the right time to downsize your home. Embrace change and create a simpler, fulfilling life today!
- [Embracing Minimalism and Live Like a Millionaire](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/05/10/embracing-minimalism-and-live-like-a-millionaire/) - Discover how embracing minimalism can empower you to live like a millionaire. Let go of excess and find happiness in simplicity today!
- [Top 5 Decluttering Tips For Retirement ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/05/12/top-5-decluttering-tips-for-retirement-2/) - Although getting started on decluttering may seem like a daunting task, it is one you can accomplish when you have the right tools. Rita Wilkins specializes in helping you with the decluttering process from start to finish.
- [Creating a Home Wherever You Live: Tips for Downsizing in Your 60s](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/05/03/creating-a-home-wherever-you-live-tips-for-downsizing-in-your-60s/) - Downsizing in your 60s? Make your new home feel like home with these expert tips. Define what home means to you and personalize your space today!
- [What If Settling For Less Is Better? ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/05/05/what-if-settling-for-less-is-better/) - What if the idea of "settling for less" wasn't actually a bad thing? Rita Wilkins has her own spin on "settling for less" with her video series about decluttering and downsizing.
- [How To Stay Motivated While You Declutter](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/04/29/how-to-stay-motivated-while-you-declutter/) - Learn how to stay motivated while decluttering and achieve a simpler, happier, and minimalist lifestyle. Follow the Downsizing Designer's tips and tricks.
- [A Solution for Dealing with Your Adult Kids' Clutter](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/04/28/a-solution-for-dealing-with-your-adult-kids-clutter/) - Discover the perfect solution for dealing with your adult kid's clutter. Prioritize yourself by downsizing and embracing a carefree lifestyle. Learn more now.
- [4 Words Every Minimalist Should Know](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/04/26/4-words-every-minimalist-should-know/) - Simplify your life with minimalism. Learn the four key categories to declutter: unused, unwanted, unloved, and unnecessary. Start today!
- [Decluttering, Downsizing, Or Both? ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/04/21/decluttering-downsizing-or-both/) - The decluttering journey can be a balancing act. From deciding what to keep, where things go, and considering if you want to ultimately downsize to live in a smaller space, the process is far from simple!
- [3 Reasons to Declutter BEFORE you Retire](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/04/19/3-reasons-to-declutter-before-you-retire/) - Simplify your retirement by decluttering now! Enhance your life, gift your children, and enjoy retirement to the fullest. Start today!
- [5 Steps to Letting Go of Sentimental Clutter While Keeping Precious Memories](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/04/12/5-steps-to-letting-go-of-sentimental-clutter-while-keeping-precious-memories/) - Learn to let go of sentimental clutter in 5 steps while preserving precious memories. Start fresh today!
- [Downsizing And Decluttering For A Simpler, Happier Life ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/04/14/downsizing-and-decluttering-for-a-simpler-happier-life/) - If you’re at the beginning of your own downsizing and decluttering journey, you may feel doubt about how this process will benefit your life. Rita is here to offer you clarity from the perspective of someone who is living life after downsizing and how life after downsizing will be full of more joy and less stress.
- [The Importance of Decluttering Your Parents’ Home Before It's Too Late](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/04/05/the-importance-of-decluttering-your-parents-home-before-its-too-late/) - Get valuable tips for decluttering your aging parents' home and find out why it's crucial.
- [What Are The Emotional Benefits Of Decluttering? ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/04/07/what-are-the-emotional-benefits-of-decluttering/) - There is no questioning that downsizing and decluttering is an emotional process. From strains between you and your partner, to personal indecision, the journey can be difficult, but the end result is always worth it.
- [Decluttering Tips: How To Get Started ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/03/31/decluttering-tips-how-to-get-started/) - Perhaps the hardest part when it comes to decluttering is learning how to get started. In truth, it’s much easier to get started decluttering when you’ve found the right decluttering method. Learn more about Rita's selection of online decluttering courses to choose the method that is right for you.
- [Why Decluttering Isn’t The Same For Everyone ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/03/24/why-decluttering-isnt-the-same-for-everyone/) - Ready to start the process of decluttering and downsizing but not sure where to begin? Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer, is currently offering 9 online decluttering courses. Choose from methods like The Burst Method, The Room-by-Room Method, and more to help you start your decluttering process with a method that works for you.
- [Most Popular Methods For Decluttering ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/03/17/most-popular-methods-for-decluttering/) - It may surprise you to learn that decluttering isn't a one-size-fits-all process. In fact, many decluttering methods can help you achieve a minimalist style. The key is to choose the method that is right for you. Through Rita's courses and workbooks, you have the option to choose the decluttering method that suits you.
- [Prepare For The Future With Decluttering ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/03/10/prepare-for-the-future-with-decluttering/) - Prepare for the future by decluttering today! If you're living in a cluttered home, the reality is that the clutter can't stay forever. Take back your home and life now by starting to conquer the clutter! Rita Wilkins has developed easy-to-follow workbooks and courses to help you start your decluttering journey.
- [Decluttering Makes Life Easy For You – And Your Family! ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/03/03/decluttering-makes-life-easy-for-you-and-your-family/) - Decluttering your home will make it a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable environment for you. Decluttering also means your friends and family can feel comfortable in your space. Get ready to live your best life – a minimalist life – when you learn how to declutter.
- [Choose To Declutter As Self-Care ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/02/24/choose-to-declutter-as-self-care/) - There is no doubt that decluttering your home is no small task. While it can seem overwhelming, Rita specializes in helping people navigate the entire decluttering process from start to finish with her decluttering workbooks, checklists, and bundles.
- [The Link Between Self-Care And Decluttering ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/02/17/the-link-between-self-care-and-decluttering/) - Are you tired of seeing clutter everywhere you look in your home? Ready to start a new chapter in your life where you can relax and unwind at home rather than stress about your cluttered surroundings? Downsizing and decluttering materials from Rita are here to change your life.
- [Decluttering Is Self-Care! ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/02/10/decluttering-is-self-care/) - Rita knows that decluttering is not a one-size-fits-all process. Quick-start decluttering bundles from Rita offer a variety of information, which helps you find the materials that work best for you.
- [Limited Time Deal On Rita’s Decluttering Bundle! ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/02/03/limited-time-deal-on-ritas-decluttering-bundle/) - Begin prioritizing your self-care and start learning how to declutter with Rita's helpful minimalist checklists and other materials! For a limited time, Rita is offering an incredible decluttering bundle for an amazing discount!
- [Prioritize Decluttering And Self-Care This Year ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/01/27/prioritize-decluttering-and-self-care-this-year/) - The sooner you start decluttering, the sooner you can enjoy life AFTER decluttering! Rita's 9 Easy Decluttering Methods give you tools to successfully declutter your home and life. It's no secret that decluttering improves both your mental and physical health, so get started today!
- [Get Ready For Life After Decluttering](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/01/20/get-ready-for-life-after-decluttering/) - Decluttering Is Self-Care – Don’t Let Clutter Rule Your Life Are you frustrated with clutter in your home? Do you see clutter everywhere you look and feel overwhelmed by it? You don’t have to let clutter overtake your home. You can choose self-care and decluttering. That’s right – decluttering is a form of self-care than
- [Is Decluttering A Form Of Self-Care?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/01/13/is-decluttering-a-form-of-self-care/) - Let’s face it – no one likes a cluttered home. Even if you find yourself frustrated with the clutter in your home, though, you may not know what to do about it. Sure, you’ve heard of decluttering – but how does one even declutter? How do you get started decluttering? How do you stay motivated
- [Self-Care In The New Year: Start Decluttering!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/01/06/self-care-in-the-new-year-start-decluttering/) - A New Year, A New You – How You Can Get Rid Of Clutter This Year Welcome to a new year! Are you ready to start this year fresh? Are you looking for a new beginning? Are you ready to spend more time taking care of yourself and less time stressing about the clutter in
- [Make Decluttering Your New Year’s Resolution ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/12/30/make-decluttering-your-new-years-resolution/) - Make 2023 your best year yet with help from Rita. With her proven downsizing and decluttering bundle pack, you will learn to successfully get rid of clutter and start a new, organized chapter in your life.
- [Limited Time Deals On Decluttering Materials! ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/12/02/limited-time-deals-on-decluttering-materials/) - Are you tired of living with clutter and ready to change your life for the better? Decluttering and downsizing workbooks from Rita offer guidance through the first and final steps of your decluttering journey. Even better, Rita is currently offering a 50% off holiday deal for her entire website!
- [Learn Decluttering Tips And Tricks Today ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/10/28/learn-decluttering-tips-and-tricks-today/) - Tired of living a disorganized and cluttered life? Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer, has Quick Start Decluttering checklists, workbooks, and ebooks available so you have all the information you need to learn how to effectively downsize and declutter.
- [Get A Quick Start On Decluttering Toda](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/10/14/get-a-quick-start-on-decluttering-toda/) - Tired of living in a space surrounded by clutter? Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer, specializes in helping people start an organized chapter in their lives. Rita's new Quick Start Decluttering bundle includes a full suite of decluttering materials to help you navigate the decluttering process from start to finish.
- [Easy Ways To Learn About Decluttering ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/09/30/easy-ways-to-learn-about-decluttering/) - Looking for some easy ways to learn the decluttering process? Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer, has developed a number of resources for downsizing and decluttering including checklists, workbooks, and workbooks to help you declutter and stay the course!
- [Quick Minimalism Tips To Declutter Your Home ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/09/23/quick-minimalism-tips-to-declutter-your-home/) - You don't have to keep living your life full of unwanted clutter. Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer, has developed a series of downsizing and decluttering checklists to help you successfully change your life by getting rid of the clutter that dominates your living space.
- [Learn About Minimalism At Your Own Pace ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/09/16/learn-about-minimalism-at-your-own-pace/) - If you’re interested in a minimalist lifestyle and minimalist design but have no idea how to start making use of minimalist ideas if your life, you’re not alone. Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer, specializes in helping people declutter their homes and life in order to start a new chapter of embracing minimalism!
- [Minimalism And Decluttering ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/09/09/minimalism-and-decluttering/) - Learn how to declutter, embrace minimalism, and change your life with the expert help of Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer! Between available books, checklists, and workbooks, Rita has a wide variety of materials to help you succeed on your decluttering journey.
- [Do You Need Minimalist Ideas For Your Home? ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/09/02/do-you-need-minimalist-ideas-for-your-home/) - Ready to start a new chapter in your life and leave clutter behind? Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer, is an expert at helping people of all ages and backgrounds master the decluttering process from start to finish.
- [Looking For Minimalist Organization Tips? ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/08/26/looking-for-minimalist-organization-tips/) - Always wished you could embrace a lifestyle of organization and minimalism but haven't ever been sure how to stay organized? Rita Wilkins' decluttering checklists and decluttering workbooks help people navigate the process of downsizing.
- [These Minimalist Checklists Help You Declutter ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/08/19/these-minimalist-checklists-help-you-declutter/) - If you've been living a life dominated by clutter, you can start a new chapter today. Rita Wilkins specializes in helping people downsize and declutter their life and stay on track. The Home Decluttering Quick Start Checklist is perfect for those who want to get started decluttering but don't know how.
- [Digital Decluttering And Minimalism Tips ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/08/11/digital-decluttering-and-minimalism-tips/) - You Can Lead A Minimalist Lifestyle When You Learn How To Declutter Your Home Clutter doesn’t have to rule your life. If you look around your home and find yourself overwhelmed by the clutter but uncertain about how to begin decluttering – don’t worry, I can help! My name is Rita Wilkins, and I’m also
- [How To Lead A Minimalist Lifestyle ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/08/04/how-to-lead-a-minimalist-lifestyle/) - Are you tired of all the clutter in your home? Do you dream of living a minimalist lifestyle? Rita Wilkins breaks down the basis of downsizing and decluttering with her decluttering checklists. Let Rita help you free yourself from clutter for good!
- [Decluttering And Minimalist Home Ideas ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/07/28/decluttering-and-minimalist-home-ideas/) - To help people on their decluttering journey, Rita Wilkins has designed easy-to-follow decluttering checklists that will teach you how to get started decluttering. Once you know how to declutter your home and how to keep it clutter-free, you’ll be able to incorporate the minimalist home design ideas that you've never been able to use because of excessive clutter.
- [Looking For Minimalist Ideas For Your Home? ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/07/22/looking-for-minimalist-ideas-for-your-home/) - If you’re interested in minimalist home design and minimalist organization tips, Rita Wilkins Decluttering Checklists are a great place to learn how to get started with your downsizing and decluttering process. Organizing your life and home can be a draining project, but Rita is here to help every step of the way!
- [Try These Minimalist Home Checklists ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/07/15/try-these-minimalist-home-checklists/) - Tired of living a life of clutter and ready to embrace minimalist design? If you haven't had much experience in minimalism, you may not know how to get started decluttered. Rita Wilkins' expert decluttering checklist is a must-have for learning to get started downsizing.
- [Downsizing and Decluttering in Your 60s: When and How to Start](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/07/07/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
- [Use These Minimalist Organization Tips ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/07/01/use-these-minimalist-organization-tips/) - Too much clutter can lead to stress and dissatisfaction with your living space. Rita Wilkins has designed decluttering checklists to help you get started decluttering and embrace living a more minimalist life!
- [5 Steps to Ensure a Successful Downsizing and Decluttering Journey](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/06/28/5-steps-to-ensure-a-successful-downsizing-and-decluttering-journey/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer This blog is intended to set you up for success and lay a foundation with strategies for a successful decluttering and downsizing journey. If you are decluttering and downsizing, chances are you’re overwhelmed at the thought of the enormity of the job ahead of you. I know I was!
- [A Decluttering Home Checklist Regardless of Your Age](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/06/22/a-decluttering-home-checklist-regardless-of-your-age/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer I just got off the phone with a new decluttering and downsizing client. Before we hung up, she thanked me profusely and then said, “I feel better already even though we haven’t even started! I already feel a huge sense of relief.” Why did she feel so relieved? Knowing
- [Learn Decluttering Methods From Home ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/05/26/learn-decluttering-methods-from-home/) - Learn About Decluttering From The Comfort Of Your Home with these proven 8 methods.
- [How To Get Started Decluttering](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/05/19/how-to-get-started-decluttering/) - Whether you’re looking for an in-depth approach to learning about decluttering methods or you want a quick decluttering checklist – we’ll help you get started on your decluttering journey! Start with the 10-page checklist offered on our Home Decluttering Quick Start Checklist, or get more details about decluttering methods in the 9-chapter Downsizing and Decluttering for Boomers Workbook.
- [Are You Ready To Learn About Decluttering? ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/05/13/are-you-ready-to-learn-about-decluttering/) - Want to try a quick and easy way of learning about decluttering? The Home Decluttering Quick Start Checklist could be for you! This decluttering checklist is just 10 pages – a great place to start learning about decluttering.
- [How Will You Start Decluttering Your Home? ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/05/06/how-will-you-start-decluttering-your-home/) - Are you tired of living with clutter? Do you look around your home and feel overwhelmed by all the stuff in it? Do you want to learn how to declutter, but find you aren’t sure where to start?
- [How To Declutter Your Home ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/04/25/how-to-declutter-your-home/) - Tired of living with clutter but not sure where to start the declutter process? Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer, has developed a tested and proven Declutter Checklist to help you declutter your home from start to finish.
- [Wake It Up, Shake It Up Today! ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/04/22/wake-it-up-shake-it-up-today/) - "Wake It Up, Shake It Up: Reignite Your Life" comes with 6 videos and a 22-page workbook. The course is designed to help you rediscover your purpose, learn to dream big, declutter your thoughts, reimagine what is possible, and recharge your passion.
- [Do You Want To Declutter Your Thoughts? ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/04/15/do-you-want-to-declutter-your-thoughts/) - Too often, people feel disconnected and disengaged from their lives; overwhelmed and burned out. "Wake It Up, Shake It Up: Reignite Your Life," is Rita Wilkins latest course, aimed at reigniting your life and reconnecting your passion.
- [Do You Feel Disconnected And Disengaged? ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/04/07/do-you-feel-disconnected-and-disengaged/) - Rediscover your Purpose, Learn to Dream Big, and Declutter your Thoughts. Just a few of the goals of "Wake It Up, Shake It Up: Reignite Your Life," Rita Wilkins latest online course.
- [Reignite Your Life Today! ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/04/01/reignite-your-life-today/) - Missing the fire inside you that drives your passion and purpose? Sometimes we all lose our passion throughout the course of life. Rita Wilkins specializes in helping many reengage, reconnect, and find a spark in life again!
- [Too Busy To Declutter Your Home? ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/03/17/too-busy-to-declutter-your-home/) - Ready to downsize and declutter your home but feel overwhelmed about starting the process? Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer, is now offering a course, 8 Proven Methods to Start Decluttering, which walks couples and singles through the decluttering process from start to finish.
- [Decluttering With Your Spouse ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/03/10/decluttering-with-your-spouse/) - Ready to downsize and declutter your life but want help and support from your spouse? Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer, is an expert in every aspect of the downsizing process. Her checklist, "5 Tips: How to Get Your Spouse on Board When Decluttering Your Home," will guide you through how to communicate and collaborate with your spouse when downsizing.
- [Start Decluttering Your Home Today! ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/03/03/start-decluttering-your-home-today-2/) - Ready to downsize and declutter for good? Start decluttering your home with Rita Wilkins easy to follow, step-by-step decluttering guide. Don’t wait – you can get started on your decluttering method today!
- [Find Your Decluttering Method ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/02/24/find-your-decluttering-method/) - Ready to live an organized and clutter-free life? While it might seem like a daunting task to take on the clutter you've accumulated over the years, the key is simply to use the right de-cluttering method that works best for you!
- [Why Declutter Your Home? ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/02/17/why-declutter-your-home/) - Ready to declutter your home? Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer, is now offering an easy online course, 8 Proven Methods to Start Decluttering. In this course, Rita walks you through the downsizing process from start to finish, so you can finally live a life without clutter!
- [Declutter And De-Stress ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/02/10/declutter-and-de-stress/) - Don’t Let A Cluttered Home Overwhelm You If you look around your home and only see clutter, you likely feel frustrated and stressed. You’d like to get rid
- [Finish Decluttering Your Home ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/02/03/finish-decluttering-your-home/) - Have you always aspired to have a well-organized home and life but haven't ever been able to make organization a reality? Through Rita Wilkins latest course, 8 Proven Methods to Start Decluttering, you will learn the process to get and stay organized for good.
- [What Decluttering Method Works For You? ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/01/27/what-decluttering-method-works-for-you/) - Have you been wanting to get organized for years but have been putting of the process? Rita Wilkins new online course, 8 Proven Methods to Start Decluttering, is an easy step-by-step guide so you can downsize and declutter your life to upgrade your lifestyle!
- [Start Decluttering Your Home Today ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/01/20/start-decluttering-your-home-today/) - Ready to start downsizing and decluttering your home and life but don't know where or how to begin? Rita Wilkins new course, 8 Proven Methods to Start Decluttering, is an online course that walks you through downsizing from start to finish.
- [How to Make a New House YOUR Home](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/01/20/how-to-make-a-new-house-your-home/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Have you recently moved into a new house and it still doesn’t feel like home? Or Maybe you bought a house someone else used to live in and you were having a hard time making it feel like your own home. This is not unusual. I’ve heard it many
- [What’s The Best Method To Start Decluttering? ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/01/12/whats-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
- [Need Help Decluttering In The New Year? ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/01/06/need-help-decluttering-in-the-new-year/) - Want to get started decluttering your life in the New Year? Rita Wilkins' new course, 8 Proven Methods to Start Decluttering, is now available online! Through this course, Rita will show to you how to navigate the decluttering process from start to finish.
- [Do You Want To Declutter In The New Year?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/12/31/do-you-want-to-declutter-in-the-new-year/) - Say goodbye to clutter for good in 2022! Rita Wilkins' new online course "8 Proven Methods To Start Decluttering" teaches you proven decluttering methods that guide you along the decluttering process from start to finish.
- [Get Started Decluttering Today! ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/12/16/get-started-decluttering-today/) - Ready to take back control of your life and home by finally conquering the clutter? Get started decluttering today with Rita's proven 8-step course! With Rita's expert guidance, you will learn how to navigate the often overwhelming decluttering process without losing steam and giving up.
- [Why You Should Declutter Your Home ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/12/09/why-you-should-declutter-your-home/) - Rita's new 8 Proven Methods To Start Decluttering course is available now! Decluttering your home provides many important benefits like more time, more money, and more freedom, so don't delay starting this new step-by-step decluttering course.
- [How To Get Started ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/12/02/how-to-get-started/) - Tired of feeling like your life is a cluttered mess? Sometimes the hardest thing about decluttering is starting the process. Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer, specializes in helping clients successfully begin and navigate downsizing and decluttering. "8 Proven Methods To Start Decluttering" is Rita's new course which provides a step-by-step guide so you can get rid of clutter for good.
- [Simplifying Decluttering For Baby Boomers ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/11/26/simplifying-decluttering-for-baby-boomers/) - Wanting to declutter around your home but don't know where or how to start? That is where Rita comes in! Her expertise is in sharing the decluttering process in simple terms, so anyone can follow her step-by-step process to declutter their home!
- [How Do I Downsize And Declutter?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/11/18/how-do-i-downsize-and-declutter/) - From start to finish, the process of decluttering isn't easy. Those of us who hold onto items "just incase" or because of sentimental value often have an even harder time letting things go and decluttering space. Rita's new online course, 8 Proven Methods to Start Decluttering, helps you navigate the decluttering process from start to finish so you always have guidance throughout the decluttering process.
- [Are You Ready To Learn How To Declutter? ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/11/11/are-you-ready-to-learn-how-to-declutter/) - 8 Decluttering Methods is Rita's latest online course to help people effectively downsizing and declutter their homes. Through this course, you will learn Rita's proven methods and techniques to get rid of clutter for good!
- [Decluttering For A Simpler Life ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/11/04/decluttering-for-a-simpler-life/) - Do you find yourself surrounded by a lifetime’s worth of clutter, with no idea what to do with it? Through Rita's upcoming online courses 8 Decluttering Methods, you can learn Rita's proven methods for downsizing your life to upgrade your lifestyle!
- [How To Make Decluttering Easy ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/10/28/how-to-make-decluttering-easy/) - 8 Decluttering Methods is Rita's newest online course to help you start downsizing and decluttering today. This course walks you through a variety of methods, such as the "Room by Room" technique, so you can feel confident about decluttering your life to upgrade your lifestyle!
- [Begin Your Downsizing Journey ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/10/21/begin-your-downsizing-journey/) - Begin your downsizing journey today with Rita's 8 Proven Methods to Start Decluttering! Overcoming clutter is a huge challenge for many. Rita's expert tips and tricks to downsize and declutter have helped many people downsize their lives to upgrade their lifestyle!
- [Declutter Your Life Today ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/10/14/declutter-your-life-today/) - Ready to start decluttering your life today? If you're considering decluttering and downsizing your space, thank about what living with less will mean to you! More time, more money, and more freedom! With Rita's new online course, 8 Decluttering Methods, you can learn how to live with less and feel better than ever.
- [When To Start Decluttering ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/10/07/when-to-start-decluttering/) - Do you feel like your stuff is slowly starting to take over your life and home but don't know when, where, or how to begin the process of decluttering? Decluttering is not an easy process for many, but it certainly is always worth it in the end. With expert help from Rita, the Downsizing Designer, you can have a clear plan and solid support throughout your decluttering journey.
- [What’s The Right Decluttering Method? ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/10/01/whats-the-right-decluttering-method/) - In desperate need of decluttering but don't know where to start? With Rita's help, you can begin a successful downsizing and decluttering journey that will change your life forever! Lose the clutter but not the memories with Rita's expert declutter strategies.
- [How To Declutter Your Life ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/09/23/how-to-declutter-your-life/) - Tired of living with clutter? Feel like you don't have enough space to store all of your "stuff"? While you might have tried reorganizing time and time again, the clutter still creeps back. It's time to make positive change by downsizing and DECLUTTERING your life! While getting rid of possessions can be a hard process, Rita will be with you every step of the way!
- [ Simplify Your Life With Downsizing ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/09/09/simplify-your-life-with-downsizing/) - The benefits of downsizing and decluttering: More Time, More Money. More Freedom. Many baby boomers have realized the benefits of simplifying their lives through downsizing, and, with Rita's help, you can too!
- [How To Make Downsizing Easy](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/09/02/how-to-make-downsizing-easy/) - Ready to get organized for good? With the help of Rita, The Downsizing Designer, downsizing and organization are as easy as A - B - C! Rita has helped countless people transitioning into retirement with downsizing their home and possessions so they can live retired life to the fullest.
- [Rita Wilkins Simplifies Downsizing ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/08/26/rita-wilkins-simplifies-downsizing/) - Looking to downsize but don't know where or how to begin? Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer is the expert at helping you downsize your home and declutter your life! Rita will help you find freedom from your possessions and discover the joy of living with less.
- [Downsizing For Retirement In Your 60s ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/08/19/downsizing-for-retirement-in-your-60s/) - Downsizing your possesion means less "stuff" but MORE joy in your life. Stop feeling weighed down by the items you've accumulated over a lifetime and learn to make the most of every day with the help of Rita, the Downsizing Designer.
- [Getting Started On Downsizing In Your 60s](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/08/12/getting-started-on-downsizing-in-your-60s/) - Ready to downsize your life and upgrade your lifestyle? With the expert guidance of Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, you can learn the tried-and-tested strategies many of Rita's clients have used to successfully navigate the downsizing process!
- [Professional, Free Guidance To Downsizing And Decluttering ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/08/06/professional-free-guidance-to-downsizing-and-decluttering/) - Looking to downsize and declutter but having a hard time figuring out where to start? Rita provides a FREE 5-step guide and checklist to get you started with losing the clutter and gaining your freedom from STUFF!
- [Free 5 Step Guide To Downsizing And Decluttering ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/07/21/free-5-step-guide-to-downsizing-and-decluttering/) - Ready to lose the clutter but not the memories? Rita's 5-Step Guide for Downsizing Your Sentimental Clutter will show you how to get started on your decluttering and downsizing journey.
- [How To Downsize Your Sentimental Clutter ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/07/15/how-to-downsize-your-sentimental-clutter/) - Feeling overwhelmed with the idea of downsizing and the effort it takes to go through a lifetime's worth of stuff? A major issue that people struggle with while downsizing is sentimentality. While it's understandably hard to let go of items you've had for years, being overly sentimental restricts your ability to find freedom from your possessions.
- [Easy 5 Step Guide To Downsizing ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/07/07/easy-5-step-guide-to-downsizing/) - Overwhelmed by your stuff, but at a loss about how to let it all go? Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, is an expert at helping people navigate the process of downsizing, declutter, and letting go! Read more about how Rita can help you learn how to live with less with a 5-step guide to downsizing
- [Start Simplifying Your Life With Downsizing](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/07/01/start-simplifying-your-life-with-downsizing/) - Sentimentality often hinders our ability to give up possessions. We think the items that remind us of a certain time, place, or person are worth holding onto. While sentimental value is important, we can learn to let go of possessions while still holding onto the memories these items bring.
- [When Is A Good Time To Downsize & Declutter? ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/03/26/when-is-a-good-time-to-downsize-declutter/) - If you are going through retirement, an empty nest, or financial hardship, now might be the perfect time to consider downsizing and decluttering.
- [Downsizing When Moving To A Smaller Home ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/03/19/downsizing-when-moving-to-a-smaller-home/) - Tired of looking around your house and seeing clutter overrunning your space? With Rita's best selling book, "Downsize Your Life, Upgrade Your Lifestyle" you can learn the art of parting with the many items that you truly don't "need" in your life.
- [Downsizing And Starting Over ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/03/12/downsizing-and-starting-over/) - Downsizing Makes Your Life More Fulfilling Do you find yourself wondering what is missing in your life? Have you tried, and failed, to make yourself content by accumulating more and more things? I’m Rita Wilkins, “The Downsizing Designer.” I’m here to propose that perhaps the solution you’ve been looking for isn’t in having more things, but in having fewer
- [Moving Into A New Home And Downsizing ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/03/05/moving-into-a-new-home-and-downsizing/) - Downsizing isn't always easy, but it is always worth it! A move is a perfect opportunity to downsize your space and your possessions. Rita's best-seller, "Downsize Your Life, Upgrade Your Lifestyle" explains the process and steps to learn to LET GO of your stuff and embrace simplicity!
- [Are You Ready To Downsize Your Life And Upgrade Your Lifestyle?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/11/20/are-you-ready-to-downsize-your-life-and-upgrade-your-lifestyle/) - Have you ever felt like your life revolves too much around managing your "stuff" or acquiring more "stuff"? A simple key to improving your life, getting organized and decluttering your home, is to start downsizing today!
- [Do You Have a Love-Hate Relationship with Your Bathroom?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/09/01/do-you-have-a-love-hate-relationship-with-your-bathroom-2/) - Like it or not, the bathroom is an essential part of our daily lives, and not loving it impacts how you feel at the beginning and at the end of each day.
- [Doing a Kitchen Renovation? Avoid Costly Mistakes and Unnecessary Stress](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/07/28/renovating-avoid-costly-mistakes-and-unnecessary-stress/) - A time-tested process: 22 Steps to Downsize Your Stress and Upgrade Your Kitchen Design Success!
- [The Downsizing Designer’s Top 5 Secrets to Designing a Timeless Kitchen…  One That You Will Love For Years to Come](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/07/22/the-downsizing-designers-top-5-secrets-to-designing-a-timeless-kitchen-one-that-you-will-love-for-years-to-come/) - Top 5 time-tested secrets to designing a kitchen that you will love for years to come!
- [How Will COVID Change Home Design? Now and in the Future?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/07/22/how-will-covid-change-home-design-now-and-in-the-future/) - Find out how COVID has caused us to pivot in home design so they function now and in the future.
- [The 3-Day Workweek: It’s possible!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/08/03/the-3-day-workweek-its-possible/) - By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work less, maybe 3- or 4-day work week, and yet still make a great income that will provide for you and your family? This lifestyle design concept of a 4-hour workweek was introduced to us by Tim Ferriss a number
- [Prototyping A New Lifestyle](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/04/02/prototyping-a-new-lifestyle/) - Start Decluttering Now So You Can Experience the Joy of Owning Less By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Right now, are you living the life of your dreams? The house you want? The job you want? The freedom to do what you want and when you want? If not, have you ever asked yourself… why
- [Do You Want to Learn a Few Tricks of the Design Trades for Refreshing Your Home Without Spending a Dime?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/12/01/do-you-want-to-learn-a-few-tricks-of-the-design-trades-for-refreshing-your-home-without-spending-a-dime/) - Learn “how to make due” while still make your home look new, fresh, and beautiful. Interior design ideas for your home by Rita Wilkins.
- [Trending: Smaller Homes and Spaces We Actually Use](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/03/24/trending-smaller-homes-and-spaces-we-actually-use/) - By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer Are you tired of spending money on things you don’t use? The expensive little black dress you just got to have but you’ve never worn? The timeshare you bought on a whim when you were on a vacation, but you’ve only used it twice in the last 10 years? The
- [Downsizing: Everybody’s Doing It](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/03/29/downsizing-everybodys-doing-it/) - By Guest Blogger at Money.com For most people, the very phrase downsizing calls to mind empty nesters and people of retirement age. That’s not an unreasonable association. According to Forbes, baby boomers aged 65 to 73 made up the largest portion of home sellers in 2020. A study by Homes.com found that 23% of homeowners
- [When Stuff Keeps Sneaking In: How to Create Boundaries That Protect Your Space ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/07/25/when-stuff-keeps-sneaking-in-how-to-create-boundaries-that-protect-your-space/) - Clutter creeping back in? Learn how to set boundaries that protect your space from daily inflow and visual overwhelm.
- [Maintaining a Decluttered Home: How to Build Daily Rhythms That Stick ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/07/18/maintaining-a-decluttered-home-how-to-build-daily-rhythms-that-stick/) - Learn how to maintain a decluttered home with daily and weekly habits. Build simple rhythms that bring clarity, calm, and creative energy.
- [How to Declutter When You Love Everything ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/07/11/how-to-declutter-when-you-love-everything/) - Struggling to let go? Learn how to declutter sentimental items by focusing on your values, lifestyle, and visual clarity.
- [The Summer Edit: Declutter Your Life, Not Just Your Home ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/07/04/the-summer-edit-declutter-your-life-not-just-your-home/) - Refresh your summer by simplifying your schedule, devices, and suitcase. Learn minimalist tips for travel, time, and digital clarity.
- [From Overwhelmed to Organized: Visual Calm Starts With Smart Containment ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/06/27/from-overwhelmed-to-organized-visual-calm-starts-with-smart-containment/) - Learn how smart containment transforms visual clutter into clarity. Create peace of mind and functional beauty room by room.
- [Room-by-Room Decluttering: How Each Space Can Breathe Again ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/06/20/room-by-room-decluttering-how-each-space-can-breathe-again/) - Discover how to declutter every room with purpose. Bring calm, clarity, and beauty back into your home—one space at a time.
- [Designing Space for What Matters: A Visual Decluttering Approach ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/06/13/designing-space-for-what-matters-a-visual-decluttering-approach/) - Declutter with purpose. Learn how to design your home for clarity, calm, and creative energy with this visual decluttering approach.
- [Why Visual Clutter Exhausts You (Even If You're Organized) ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/06/06/why-visual-clutter-exhausts-you-even-if-youre-organized/) - Learn how visual clutter causes brain fatigue, emotional overwhelm, and creative blocks—and how to restore calm with visual simplicity.
- [Beyond the Closet: Hidden Spots to Declutter Before Summer ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/05/30/beyond-the-closet-hidden-spots-to-declutter-before-summer/) - Don't miss these hidden clutter zones! Design Services shares where to declutter before summer for a lighter, fresher home you'll love.
- [Downsize Your Decor: Simplify for a Breezy Summer Home ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/05/23/downsize-your-decor-simplify-for-a-breezy-summer-home/) - Lighten up your home for summer! Design Services shares easy tips to downsize your decor and create breezy, stress-free spaces you'll love all season.
- [Digital Decluttering 101: Clear Your Tech, Clear Your Mind ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/05/16/digital-decluttering-101-clear-your-tech-clear-your-mind/) - Clear digital clutter before summer! Declutter your inbox, photos, and apps with expert tips from Design Services and enjoy a lighter, stress-free season.
- [Summer Reset: 7 Decluttering Projects to Tackle Before Memorial Day ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/05/09/summer-reset-7-decluttering-projects-to-tackle-before-memorial-day/) - Get your home summer-ready with these 7 strategic decluttering tips from Design Services. Quick, easy, and perfect for stress-free hosting!
- [Empty Nest, Fresh Start: How to Reclaim Your Space with Purpose ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/05/02/empty-nest-fresh-start-how-to-reclaim-your-space-with-purpose/) - Discover how to declutter with intention after kids move out. Reclaim your home’s purpose and embrace the next chapter with ease and confidence.
- [Long-Term Minimalism: A Custom Plan for Your Clutter Style](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/04/25/long-term-minimalism-a-custom-plan-for-your-clutter-style/) - Learn how to make minimalism last with a personalized plan tailored to your clutter habits. Sustainable simplicity starts with self-awareness.
- [Minimalism Your Way: How to Make It Work for Your Personality ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/04/18/minimalism-your-way-how-to-make-it-work-for-your-personality/) - Discover how to tailor minimalist living to your personality and lifestyle. Minimalism is sustainable when it reflects who you truly are.
- [How to Declutter Based on Your Personality (Not Just a Checklist) ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/04/11/how-to-declutter-based-on-your-personality-not-just-a-checklist/) - Match your decluttering strategy to your clutter personality for lasting success. Rita Wilkins shares personalized tips for every clutter type.
- [Understanding Your Clutter Personality: The First Step to Letting Go ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/04/04/understanding-your-clutter-personality-the-first-step-to-letting-go/) - Discover your clutter personality and learn how self-awareness can help you declutter with confidence and compassion.
- [Spring Decluttering Wrap-Up: The Mindset Shift That Makes It Last ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/03/28/spring-decluttering-wrap-up-the-mindset-shift-that-makes-it-last/) - Done with spring decluttering? Learn the mindset shift that keeps your home clutter-free year-round with Rita Wilkins’ expert decluttering strategies.
- [The Psychology of Clutter: Why We Hold On and How to Move Forward ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/03/21/the-psychology-of-clutter-why-we-hold-on-and-how-to-move-forward/) - Struggling to let go of clutter? Learn why we hold onto things and how to break free with Rita Wilkins’ expert decluttering strategies.
- [Decluttering Essentials: What You Need (And What You Don’t) ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/03/14/decluttering-essentials-what-you-need-and-what-you-dont/) - Struggling to decide what to keep and what to let go? Discover the essential guide to decluttering with Rita Wilkins’ expert tips for a clutter-free home.
- [The Only Rule of Minimalism? Make It Your Own ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/02/28/the-only-rule-of-minimalism-make-it-your-own/) - Minimalism isn’t about rigid rules. Discover how to create a minimalist lifestyle that works for you—without guilt or pressure.
- [Minimalism with Wiggle Room: A Rule-Free Approach to Less ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/02/21/minimalism-with-wiggle-room-a-rule-free-approach-to-less/) - Minimalism isn’t about rigid rules. Learn how to simplify your life with a flexible, sustainable approach that works for you.
- [Rules vs. Guidelines: The Real Secret to Sustainable Minimalism ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/02/14/rules-vs-guidelines-the-real-secret-to-sustainable-minimalism/) - Minimalism isn’t about rigid rules. Learn how to create a sustainable minimalist lifestyle with flexible guidelines that fit your life and values.
- [Minimalism Your Way: Forget the Rules and Find Your Rhythm ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/02/07/minimalism-your-way-forget-the-rules-and-find-your-rhythm/) - Minimalism isn’t one-size-fits-all. Discover how to simplify your life on your own terms with Rita Wilkins’ practical minimalist approach.
- [The Art of Minimalist Living: How Less Stuff Leads to More Freedom in 2025 ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/01/31/the-art-of-minimalist-living-how-less-stuff-leads-to-more-freedom-in-2025/) - Discover how minimalism brings freedom in 2025. Simplify your life and home with Rita’s Essential Checklists Workbook for lasting clarity and joy.
- [The Power of Letting Go: How Downsizing Opens Doors to New Possibilities ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/01/24/the-power-of-letting-go-how-downsizing-opens-doors-to-new-possibilities/) - Embrace the benefits of downsizing. Discover how letting go creates space for growth and freedom with Rita’s Progress Trackers Workbook.
- [Declutter Your Mind and Your Space: A New Year, A New You ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/01/17/declutter-your-mind-and-your-space-a-new-year-a-new-you/) - Declutter your mind and space this New Year. Discover how to reduce stress and boost clarity with Rita’s Emotional Clutter Workbook.
- [Start Fresh: 5 Transformative Habits for a More Intentional Life in 2025 ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/01/10/start-fresh-5-transformative-habits-for-a-more-intentional-life-in-2025/) - Simplify your life with 5 transformative habits for 2025. Learn how to declutter, reflect, and reset with Rita’s 15-Minute Burst Method Workbook.
- [2025 Trends in Minimalism: What’s Shaping the Future of Simplified Living ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/01/03/2025-trends-in-minimalism-whats-shaping-the-future-of-simplified-living/) - Discover 2025 trends in minimalism and learn how to embrace simplified living. Start your minimalist journey with Rita’s Quick Start Visual Decluttering Workbook.
- [From Chaos to Calm: Creating a New Year Sanctuary ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/12/27/from-chaos-to-calm-creating-a-new-year-sanctuary/) - Turn chaos into calm with these decluttering tips. Use Rita’s workbook to create a serene sanctuary for the New Year and simplify your life.
- [Decluttering as Self-Care: The Path to a Balanced Life ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/12/20/decluttering-as-self-care-the-path-to-a-balanced-life/) - Discover how decluttering can be an act of self-care. Simplify your life, reduce stress, and create a balanced home with Rita’s expert tips.
- [Letting Go of Emotional Clutter: Start the Year with a Clear Mind ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/12/13/letting-go-of-emotional-clutter-start-the-year-with-a-clear-mind/) - Clear emotional clutter this New Year. Discover how Rita’s workbook helps you release attachments and create space for peace and joy.
- [Decluttering for a Fresh Start: Embrace the New Year with Minimalism ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/12/06/decluttering-for-a-fresh-start-embrace-the-new-year-with-minimalism/) - As the calendar flips to a new year, we’re often filled with a sense of possibility—a chance to reset, reimagine, and refocus. It’s a natural time for reflection and goal-setting, but one of the most transformative resolutions you can make is to declutter your life. Decluttering isn’t just about tidying your home; it’s about creating
- [Closet Decluttering: 5 Key Questions to Curate Your Wardrobe ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/11/29/closet-decluttering-5-key-questions-to-curate-your-wardrobe/) - [Embed YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/Kzz69WVV3Fo] Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to the extended companion blog to my “Five in Five” video series. In this blog, we’ll dive deeper into five essential questions to help you edit your closet effectively and build a wardrobe that makes you feel amazing. It’s September, which is
- [Conquer Clutter Magnets: 5 Tips to Keep Your Home Tidy and Organized ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/11/22/conquer-clutter-magnets-5-tips-to-keep-your-home-tidy-and-organized/) - Learn 5 simple strategies to identify and eliminate clutter magnets, keeping your home organized and clutter-free.
- [Staying Motivated to Declutter: 5 Tips to Keep You on Track ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/11/15/staying-motivated-to-declutter-5-tips-to-keep-you-on-track/) - Discover five motivational tips to stay on track with decluttering, build momentum, and create a clutter-free home that supports your goals.
- [Minimalist Parenting: Decluttering Tips to Instill Minimalist Values in Your Kids ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/11/08/minimalist-parenting-decluttering-tips-to-instill-minimalist-values-in-your-kids/) - Discover five tips for minimalist parenting and learn how to keep your home clutter-free with kids. Teach your children the beauty of simplicity.
- [Mastering Paper Clutter: A Simple System for a Clutter-Free Home ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/11/01/mastering-paper-clutter-a-simple-system-for-a-clutter-free-home/) - Tame paper clutter chaos with Rita Wilkins' five simple tips for an organized, clutter-free home. Simplify your life with this sustainable system.
- [The Emotional Cost of Clutter: How Letting Go Lifts Invisible Weights ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/10/25/the-emotional-cost-of-clutter-how-letting-go-lifts-invisible-weights/) - Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. Today, I want to talk about something that often gets overlooked when we think about clutter: the emotional toll it takes on us. We don’t always realize how much energy our possessions can drain from us until we begin letting go. Decluttering isn’t just about creating physical space—it’s
- [Your Space Reflects Your Intentions: Decluttering for Purposeful Living ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/10/18/your-space-reflects-your-intentions-decluttering-for-purposeful-living/) - Let your home reflect your values and intentions by decluttering and keeping only the items that serve your present life.
- [Time as a Resource: How Decluttering Helps You Reclaim Your Most Valuable Asset ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/10/11/time-as-a-resource-how-decluttering-helps-you-reclaim-your-most-valuable-asset/) - Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and I want to talk to you today about something that many people overlook when they think about decluttering: time. Decluttering isn’t just about clearing physical space—it’s about simplifying your life so that you can reclaim time, the most valuable resource we have. We often think of decluttering
- [Letting Go of Identity Clutter: Embrace Who You Are Today ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/10/04/letting-go-of-identity-clutter-embrace-who-you-are-today/) - Free yourself from the emotional burden of identity clutter by letting go of old items and embracing who you are today.
- [Declutter Like a Minimalist: Must-Have Organization Solutions That Actually Work](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/04/01/declutter-like-a-minimalist-must-have-organization-solutions-that-actually-work/) - I don’t often talk about organizational products, but when I do, you know it’s because I’ve tested it, loved it, and found it essential to maintaining a clutter-free, minimalist lifestyle. Decluttering isn’t just about getting rid of things—it’s about creating a home that works for you, not against you. If you’re tired of constantly shifting
- [Introducing My New eBook: Your Guide to a Clutter-Free, Thriving Life](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2025/02/11/introducing-my-new-ebook-your-guide-to-a-clutter-free-thriving-life/) - Today is the day! We’re officially launching my brand-new eBook, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you. This guide has been a long time in the making, inspired by countless conversations, heartfelt emails, and real-life experiences from people just like you—people striving to live with less and create a life filled
- [Five Simple Tips to Declutter and Simplify Your Life ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/09/27/five-simple-tips-to-declutter-and-simplify-your-life/) - Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, also known as the Downsizing Designer. Welcome to my “Five in Five” series, where I share five quick tips in just five minutes about decluttering and simplifying your life. Before we get started, let me ask you a question: Do you ever wish your life was just simpler, less hectic, and
- [How to Motivate Yourself to Declutter and Simplify Your Life ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/09/20/how-to-motivate-yourself-to-declutter-and-simplify-your-life-2/) - Hi everyone, it’s Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, back with another edition of my “Five Tips in Five Minutes” series to help you declutter and simplify your life. Today, we’re tackling a common challenge: finding the motivation to declutter, especially when you just don’t feel like it. Decluttering can sometimes feel overwhelming, but with the
- [Weekly Decluttering Tasks to Maintain a Minimalist and Clutter-Free Home ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/09/13/weekly-decluttering-tasks-to-maintain-a-minimalist-and-clutter-free-home/) - Decluttering can be as simple as setting aside just a little time each week to maintain a minimalist and clutter-free home. Rita's latest video dives into tips and tricks for easy weekly decluttering.
- [Simple Daily Habits to Declutter and Simplify Your Life ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/09/06/simple-daily-habits-to-declutter-and-simplify-your-life/) - Hi, I'm Rita Wilkins, also known as the Downsizing Designer. I'm thrilled to introduce you to my new YouTube series, "Five in Five," where I'll be sharing five transformative decluttering tips in just five minutes every Wednesday. These quick and effective strategies are designed to help you streamline your home and reclaim your life from
- [How to Simplify Your Life with a Minimalist Mindset ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/08/30/how-to-simplify-your-life-with-a-minimalist-mindset/) - Decluttering and minimalism aren’t just about getting rid of stuff; they’re about simplifying your life and creating more room for the joy and fulfillment that follows.
- [How to Motivate Yourself to Declutter and Simplify Your Life ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/08/23/how-to-motivate-yourself-to-declutter-and-simplify-your-life/) - Hi everyone, it’s Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, back with my five quick tips in five minutes to help you declutter and simplify your life. Today’s tips are all about how to motivate yourself to declutter, even when you don’t feel like it. Let's get started! 1. Invite Friends Over There’s nothing more motivating than
- [How to Maintain a Minimalist Home with Weekly Decluttering Tasks ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/08/16/how-to-maintain-a-minimalist-home-with-weekly-decluttering-tasks/) - Hi, welcome back everyone! It's Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. Thank you for the amazing response to last week's debut of my new series, "Rita’s Five in Five." Today, I want to talk to you about the incredible benefits of incorporating short weekly decluttering tasks into your routine. By setting aside just a little time
- [Transform Your Home: Minimalist Decluttering Tips to Simplify Your Life ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/08/09/transform-your-home-minimalist-decluttering-tips-to-simplify-your-life/) - Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, also known as the Downsizing Designer. I’m thrilled to announce my new YouTube series, “Five in Five.” Every Wednesday, I’ll share five transformative decluttering tips in just five minutes. Each episode offers practical strategies to streamline your home and reclaim your life from clutter. Whether it’s organizing your closet or simplifying
- [Leave a Lasting Legacy: It’s What We Do, Not What We Have](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/08/08/leave-a-lasting-legacy-its-what-we-do-not-what-we-have/) - By Rita Wilkins July 21, 2024 Leaving a lasting legacy is not about the material possessions we accumulate, but rather the impact we make through our actions. The greatest legacy we can leave our children is happy memories. It’s what we do, not what we have, that will create a lasting legacy. When you think back on your
- [How to Start a Minimalist Lifestyle to Simplify Your Life ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/08/02/how-to-start-a-minimalist-lifestyle-to-simplify-your-life/) - In today's fast-paced world, many people feel overwhelmed by the constant influx of information, responsibilities, and possessions. The minimalist lifestyle offers a way to simplify your life by focusing on what truly matters. By adopting a minimalist mindset, you can reduce stress, enhance productivity, and find greater joy in the everyday. Here’s how to start
- [Minimalist Travel Packing: Essential Tips for a Stress-Free Journey ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/07/26/minimalist-travel-packing-essential-tips-for-a-stress-free-journey/) - Traveling is an exciting adventure, but packing can often be a source of stress and frustration. Embracing a minimalist approach to travel packing can transform your journey, making it smoother, more organized, and more enjoyable. By focusing on essentials and reducing clutter, you can ensure a stress-free travel experience that aligns with a healthy minimalist
- [Mindful Consumption: Financial and Emotional Benefits of Minimalist Living ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/07/19/mindful-consumption-financial-and-emotional-benefits-of-minimalist-living/) - Mindful consumption involves being conscious of your buying habits and the impact they have on your life and the world around you. Making more deliberate purchases means you end up reducing clutter and saving money!
- [The Financial and Environmental Benefits of Eco-Friendly Minimalism ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/07/12/the-financial-and-environmental-benefits-of-eco-friendly-minimalism/) - Embracing a minimalist lifestyle can be a refreshing and affordable change! In addition to reducing stress and clutter, minimalism means spending less buying more stuff or paying to maintain what you have.
- [How a Minimalist Lifestyle Can Transform Your Small Space Living ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/07/05/how-a-minimalist-lifestyle-can-transform-your-small-space-living/) - A cluttered space can lead to a cluttered mind. When your environment is clean and organized, it’s easier to focus on what’s important.
- [Unpacking Emotional Clutter: How To Let Go ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/06/28/unpacking-emotional-clutter-how-to-let-go/) - Often times clutter is more than just accumulated junk or random goods. Rather, clutter can be things we are attached to because of memories, inheritance, or aspirations.
- [Decluttering Before Your Big Move ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/06/21/decluttering-before-your-big-move/) - Have a move coming up but feeling overwhelmed by all the clutter you have to manage before you pack? Let Rita help! From decluttering tips and tricks to checklists, resources from Design Services can help.
- [Minimalism: Aesthetics vs. Functionality](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/06/14/minimalism-aesthetics-vs-functionality/) - In today’s fast-paced world, the minimalist lifestyle has become a beacon for those looking to simplify their lives. At its core, minimalism is about stripping away the unnecessary, but opinions differ on whether its true value lies in its aesthetics or its functionality. Ultimately, however, embracing minimalism in any form can lead to the ultimate
- [Minimalism Through the Generations: A Diverse Approach to Decluttering ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/06/07/minimalism-through-the-generations-a-diverse-approach-to-decluttering/) - Why Decluttering Appeals Across Generations Despite their differences, all generations can agree on the stress-relieving benefits of decluttering. A minimalist approach helps enhance focus, increase productivity, and reduce anxiety. Decluttering is not just about creating more physical space; it's about making room for more health, happiness, and freedom in life. Baby Boomers: Preserving With Purpose
- [Unlock the Secrets to Decluttering Room by Room ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/05/24/unlock-the-secrets-to-decluttering-room-by-room/) - Decluttering your home doesn't have to be a chore that looms over you, and you certainly don't need a one-size-fits-all strategy. Different spaces gather different kinds of mess — think crammed kitchen drawers vs. overflowing wardrobes. That’s where having a unique checklist for each room changes the game. It’s like having a secret weapon that
- [Transform Your Space with the 15-Minute Decluttering Burst Method ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/05/31/transform-your-space-with-the-15-minute-decluttering-burst-method/) - Feeling overwhelmed by the thought of decluttering your home? You're not alone. Many of us look around at the clutter and feel defeated before we even begin. The key to overcoming this daunting feeling is simpler than you might think: short, focused bursts of decluttering. Here’s how investing just 15 minutes at a time can
- [Unleashing the Power of Checklists in Your Decluttering Journey ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/05/17/unleashing-the-power-of-checklists-in-your-decluttering-journey/) - Decluttering your home can seem like a monumental task, especially when you're unsure where to start or how to keep going. Fortunately, checklists can be a game-changer, simplifying the decluttering process and turning overwhelming chaos into manageable tasks. Here's how incorporating checklists into your decluttering efforts can help you efficiently reclaim your space and maintain
- [5 Essential Tips to Manage Emotional Clutter for a Happier Life ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/05/10/5-essential-tips-to-manage-emotional-clutter-for-a-happier-life/) - Emotional clutter can be as stifling as physical clutter, often holding us back from experiencing joy and fulfillment in our daily lives. Whether it's past regrets, unresolved conflicts, or the fear of letting go, emotional baggage accumulates, weighing us down. Fortunately, there are effective strategies to help clear away this intangible clutter, paving the way
- [Experience the Power of a Decluttering Calendar](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2024/05/03/experience-the-power-of-a-decluttering-calendar/) - In the bustling rhythm of daily life, managing clutter in our homes can be a daunting task. Yet, the benefits of a decluttered space are undeniable--ranging from reduced stress to increased productivity. How can one keep on top of this seemingly Sisyphean task? The answer might be simpler than you think: a decluttering calendar. This
- [Top Minimalist Tips to Declutter Your Life <strong>One Drawer at A Time</strong>](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2022/12/20/top-minimalist-tips-to-declutter-your-life-one-drawer-at-a-time/) - By Rita WilkinsThe Downsizing Designer When you think of decluttering your home, do you immediately get overwhelmed? Do you start thinking about how could you possibly let go of… your boxes of family photos? your favorite hobby supplies? those revered sentimental items that sit in plastic storage bins in your basement? The most important minimalist
- [How Working With a Designer Can Prevent Your Next Design Project From Becoming a Nightmare](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/11/01/how-working-with-a-designer-can-prevent-your-next-design-project-from-becoming-a-nightmare/) - We have all probably had a few scary stories about home renovation projects from friends and family's nightmarish projects gone wrong...
- [10 Most Common Design Mistakes and How to Prevent Them](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/06/14/10-most-common-design-mistakes-and-how-to-prevent-them/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer #1 Copying Others During the last 10 to 15 years, design influencers and manufacturers have been extremely successful in marketing their own unique “look”. - Martha Stewart, Pottery Barn, West Elm, etc. It’s great to use these for inspiration and even to use a few of their collection, but
- [Why Not Start Decluttering Your Home Now So Your Kids and Family Don't Have to Do It When You're Gone?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/12/21/why-not-start-decluttering-your-home-now-so-your-kids-and-family-dont-have-to-do-it-when-your-gone/) - Know the benefits of deciding to declutter, organize, and get your affairs in order now before leaving clutter for your adult kids to deal with.
- [Live More With Less: Downsizing In Your 60s](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/04/02/live-more-with-less-downsizing-in-your-60s/) - Are you over 60 and ready to downsize? Rita, the Downsizing Designer, shares how living with less can lead to a more organized and fulfilled life!
- [How to Clean Up Your Entire Life This Fall](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/09/13/how-to-clean-up-your-entire-life-this-fall/) - Your 60s are meant to be enjoyed. Preparing for this phase of your life early on is imperative, and there is no better way to set yourself up for success than cleaning and decluttering your lifestyle now.
- [THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS OF DECLUTTERING YOUR HOME AND YOUR LIFE](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2023/08/16/therapeutic-benefits-of-decluttering-your-home-and-your-life/) - BY RITA WILKINS JULY 30, 2023 LIFESTYLE ­­­Clutter. We’ve all experienced it on some level. Some of it is visible. Some of it is hidden from our sight. Physical and mental clutter have a funny way of creeping into our homes and our lives. Slowly but surely, we become inundated and overwhelmed by it, sometimes to the point
- [Forgotten What Day of the Week It Is? Maybe It’s Time for a  New Adventure](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/06/17/timeforanewadventure/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Have you found yourself asking what day of the week it is? After a year of wearing masks, not being able to travel to see family and friends, there’s no wonder it all seems like a big blur. And FYI, you are not alone! So many people I talk
- [How a REVERSE BUCKET LIST can reboot and reignite your life and your career](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/11/24/how-a-reverse-bucket-list-can-reboot-and-reignite-your-life-and-your-career/) - Learn how to thrive in your Third Act and live the life you really want, now is the perfect time to reboot and reignite your life and career.
- [Life Changing Decision to Downsize in Your 60s](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/08/12/life-changing-decision-to-downsize-in-your-60s/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer The thought of Downsizing strikes fear in the hearts of many baby boomers. The thought of leaving the home where they raised their kids, the memories, and the neighbors they would leave behind. The monumental task of going through and getting rid of years of accumulations, everything from inherited
- [A Checklist for Finding the Right-Size Home  for Your Current Lifestyle](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/07/20/a-checklist-for-finding-the-right-size-home-for-your-current-lifestyle/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you are a baby boomer and if your family has gotten smaller, maybe you’ve been looking around your house, wondering if it is still a good fit for your empty nest or retired lifestyle. There might be bedrooms you no longer need or use. They might have even
- [A Sneak Peek: The Downsizing Designer’s Holiday Home Décor](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/12/14/a-sneak-peek-the-downsizing-designers-holiday-home-decor/) - One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned by living a simpler life with less is that I now have more time and energy to simply enjoy the holiday season more! Wishing you all a blessed holiday season with family and friends!
- [Downsizing And Starting Over: How to Successfully Combine Households in A Second Marriage](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/12/09/successfully-combine-households-in-a-second-marriage/) - The bottom line, both parties want to feel heard and have an experience that is bonding, one that will enhance their relationship as they move forward together. While blending two households, two different aesthetics can be challenging, there are some simple logical steps that can be taken to anticipate and manage the potential obstacles.
- [Starting Over: Downsizing in Your 60s](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/11/11/starting-over-downsizing-in-your-60s/) - There’s something different about turning 60. In some ways, it’s a realization that there’s more time behind you than there is in front of you. And for some reason, time seems to move faster than it did before. Or maybe you just become more aware of the fact that there’s just so much time left…
- [Bathrooms Need a Little Love Too!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/10/14/bathrooms-need-a-little-love-too/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Why is it that our bathrooms are often the last rooms in our house to finally get the love and attention they deserve… when in fact, they are one of the most important rooms in our homes? We spend a lot of time talking about our kitchens because it
- [Choosing How To Declutter](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/09/17/choosing-how-to-declutter/) - Baby boomers, do you find yourself overwhelmed by clutter? Are you unsure what to do with your clutter or how to tidy up? If so, know that you are far from the first person to feel at a loss for how to declutter your life. I’m Rita Wilkins, also known as the Downsizing Designer. Once, there was too much clutter in my life as well.
- [Now That We’ve Decluttered Our Home, We Don’t Want to Move!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/09/14/now-that-weve-decluttered-our-home-we-dont-want-to-move/) - I've developed a design process that helps clients determine which might be the best direction for them to take, so we went through my step-by-step process which included some preliminary designs for living in a smaller home and for aging in place in their current home.
- [Remodeling? How to Max Out Your Kitchen Design](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/09/09/max-out-your-kitchen-design/) - Taking time to do this pre-work prior to meeting with a designer is well worth your time. It will provide critical information for the designer to incorporate into the proposed designs.
- [100 Places to Donate Your Stuff to a Good Cause](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/09/02/100-places-to-donate-your-stuff-to-a-good-cause/) - If you are wondering where and how to get rid of your excess stuff… consider giving it a new life by repurposing it, by giving it to someone who needs it and wants it.
- [Remodeling? How to Max Out Your Bath Design](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/08/31/remodeling-how-to-max-out-your-bath-design/) - I’m sharing these 5 design steps that I’ve used for the past 35 years because I know they work. While each space I work on is unique to the home, and while each client’s wants, needs, and “wish list” is unique, it is well worth the time up front to explore various layouts to see what’s possible and what’s feasible so that you can incorporate items from that “wish list”.
- [Top 9 Ways You Can Plan Now to Age in Place](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/08/24/top-9-ways-you-can-plan-now-to-age-in-place/) - 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.
- [Settle for Less: Life After Downsizing](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/08/19/settle-for-less-life-after-downsizing/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer From a very early age, we were told to never “settle for less” and that if you were not living “the life”, you were probably settling. You were probably told that by your parents, your best friend, or maybe even your mentor, and I’m sure that they meant well when
- [Lose the Clutter, but Not the Memories: The Downsizing Designer’s 5 Step Guide](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/08/02/lose-the-clutter-but-not-the-memories-the-downsizing-designers-5-step-guide/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer I’m so glad to be here with you again. Many of you might know I took a few weeks off because I moved from my tiny Philadelphia jewel box apartment to a right-size small home in Historic New Castle Delaware built in the 1780s. I chose this home and
- [5 Step Guide: Lose The Clutter, But Not The Memories](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/07/29/5-step-guide-lose-the-clutter-but-not-the-memories/) - Oftentimes, it feels easier to hold on than to let go. When it comes to "stuff," holding on results in a lifetime's accumulation of possessions that end up being a burden rather than a blessing. With Rita's 5-Step Guide, you can learn that letting go of your stuff doesn't mean letting go of the memories they hold.
- [The Physical and Emotional Challenges Faced  When Downsizing in Your 60s and 70s](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/07/22/physicalandemotionalchallengeswhendownsizing/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer In my career as an interior designer, I have helped clients upsize, right size, and downsize. Moving is a challenge no matter what your age or size of your home, but there is something different and very unique when you choose to downsize in your 60s and 70s. For
- [You’re 60. You’re Downsizing.  Isn’t it About Time to Clear Other People’s Clutter from Your Home?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/07/12/youre-60-youre-downsizing-isnt-it-about-time-to-clear-other-peoples-clutter-from-your-home/) - Have you ever thought about just how much clutter impacts the overall quality of your life? In a recent conversation with a client, realized that nearly half of her basement was filled with clutter that was not her own. In my newly published article for Sixty and Me, “Get Your Own House Back! Stop Being
- [What Baby Boomers Who Downsize in Their 60’s and 70’s  Are Demanding When They Move to a Smaller Home](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/06/23/what-baby-boomers-who-downsize-in-their-60s-and-70s-are-demanding-when-they-move-to-a-smaller-home/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Baby boomers have always been known for doing it their way, so it’s not surprising that they are reinventing the way they want to live in their retirement years. As an interior designer for over 35 years and with baby boomers being my primary client base, I have assisted
- [Downsizing And Decluttering For Empty Nesters ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/06/18/downsizing-and-decluttering-for-empty-nesters/) - Calling all empty-nesters and Baby Boomers! Now is the time to downsize your home and possessions! While downsizing can be a challenge, it allows you to spend less time focused on your things and more time focused on your family!
- [Committing To your Downsizing Journey ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/06/20/committing-to-your-downsizing-journey/) - Baby boomers, have you considered that downsizing many be the way to get the simpler, happier life you’ve desired?
- [Downsizing Lessons For Married Couples In Their 70s ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/06/04/downsizing-lessons-for-married-couples-in-their-70s/) - While some Baby boomers may be taking their downsizing journey on their own, there are many married baby boomer couples out there who are interested in starting over through downsizing together.
- [Married Baby Boomers, Downsize And Simplify Your Life ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/06/11/married-baby-boomers-downsize-and-simplify-your-life/) - Retirement age is the perfect time to downsize. Rita has great strategies for downsizing with your partner.
- [Downsizing And Starting Over ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/05/28/downsizing-and-starting-over-2/) - Have you considered how clutter is impacting your life? While letting go of possessions is hard. With the help of Rita's expert downsizing strategies, you too can clear the clutter in your life and home!
- [Downsizing And Emotional Roadblocks ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/05/21/downsizing-and-emotional-roadblocks/) - Letting go of a life's worth of possessions isn't easy. Many struggle with the conflict of holding onto items because they feel obligated to or because of sentimental value. With Rita's help, emotions won't stand in the way of your downsizing success.
- [Downsizing In Your 70s](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/05/14/downsizing-in-your-70s/) - Your 70s are a perfect time to downsize! Learn to live with less and find fulfillment in letting go! Through Rita's course, How to Downsize and Declutter for Boomers: Find Freedom in Living with Less, you will have a step-by-step guide for how to start your downsizing journey today.
- [How To Downsize And Simplify Your Life ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/05/07/how-to-downsize-and-simplify-your-life/) - Downsize your things to simplify your life! Rita has been helping boomer-generation clients navigate the downsizing process. With Rita's help, you will have helpful insight to feel calm and confident as you learn to let go of your possessions.
- [Designing the Perfect Space for Your Grandchildren  in Your Own Home](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/06/22/designing-the-perfect-space-for-your-grandchildren-in-your-own-home/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Perhaps it’s because I am now a grandmother that the subject of how to design a perfect space for your grandchildren in your own home has risen to the top of interior design topics that I have been talking about and writing about. Many of my friends, family and
- [Find Your Signature Look: Design the Home You Love](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/06/01/find-your-signature-look-design-the-home-you-love/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Have you ever wondered what your signature look is for your home and home office? Have your friends and colleagues ever commented about that look being “so you”, but you weren’t even sure what that “look” is? Maybe you’ve never thought about it or took the time to define
- [Help! I Can’t Let Go of My Mother’s China!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/05/25/help-i-cant-let-go-of-my-mothers-china/) - Are you having difficulty letting go of sentimental items? You are not alone! Try this simple exercise yourself. It will help you better understand how to let go of sentimental items while still holding on to the memory.
- [Trust Is the Most Important Factor When Selecting Your  Interior Designer](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/05/23/trust-is-the-most-important-factor-when-selecting-your-interior-designer/) - When that designer is also someone you enjoy being with working with, has great ideas, and is willing to continue to develop them to help your vision come alive. AND when you trust that designer to give it their all, to help you bring your projects to life, then that is the best kind of relationship to have!
- [How to Live with Less in 5 Easy Steps](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/05/10/how-to-live-with-less-in-5-easy-steps/) - A simple life is about being grateful and content with what you already have, not always wanting more, bigger, or better. A simple life is about quality over quantity. A few great things versus many. A simple life is about cutting back, streamlining your life, your schedule, and your stuff so you can balance your life and have more time, money, freedom, and energy to enjoy it more.
- [Don’t Let Guilt Get in Your Way:  Don’t Keep Grandmas Antiques If You Don’t like Them](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/05/22/dont-let-guilt-get-in-your-way/) - If you resent being the caregiver for something that you don’t want or like… If you resent feeling obligated... It’s up to you to let go of those feelings and lighten your load by repurposing it, reinventing it, or re-gifting it. Remember that the memories of your loved one will live in your heart. They don’t need to live in your home.
- [Empty Nesters: Should You Move Homes Or Stay? ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/04/23/empty-nesters-should-you-move-homes-or-stay/) - Do you want to try to utilize the spaces no longer being used by your children? Or would it be better to move homes entirely?
- [Downsize by Decluttering: What is it?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/04/20/downsize-by-decluttering-what-is-it/) - Downsize by Decluttering is something that you can start today. So even if you are not quite ready to leave your big house behind, you can start removing some of the things you’ve accumulated over many years. Give yourself a sense of what it is like to live a richer, more abundant life with less.
- [Baby Boomer Downsizing Home Checklist ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/04/15/baby-boomer-downsizing-home-checklist/) - The idea is simple: Downsize your life to UPGRADE your lifestyle. For us in the Baby Boomer generation, letting go of the possession we've collected over a lifetime can be challenging. The truth is, once we let go of our attachment to "stuff," we can spend more time focused on ourselves.
- [How to Avoid the Costs of Double Downsizing](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/04/15/how-to-avoid-the-costs-of-double-downsizing/) - Carefully plan to bring only what you need, will use, and what you love.
- [What’s Preventing You from Upgrading Your Kitchen?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/03/30/whats-preventing-you-from-upgrading-your-kitchen/) - 4 Reasons You Might Be Resisting A Kitchen Renovation. Why not start enjoying your new kitchen now?
- [Managing Emotions While Downsizing ](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/04/09/managing-emotions-while-downsizing/) - Downsizing isn't always easy, but it is always worth it. Moving and getting rid of long-held possessions can be emotionally draining. With guidance from Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer, you will know how to successfully manage the process of downsizing and simplifying your life.
- [Insights Gained from the High Demand for  Multifunctional Furniture](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/03/19/insights-gained-from-the-high-demand-for-multifunctional-furniture/) - The multifunctional furniture industry is evolving. As we work more from home, live in smaller spaces, our needs are dictating that furniture manufacturers design and produce furniture that meets our ever-changing lifestyles.
- [Get a Jumpstart on Spring with a Decluttering Method          That Really Works! (it’s called minimizing)](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/03/05/get-a-jumpstart-on-spring-with-a-decluttering-method-that-really-works-its-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
- [How To Take Your “Cloffice” To A Whole New Level:                  Home Office Organizing 2.0](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/03/02/how-to-take-your-cloffice-to-a-whole-new-level-home-office-organizing-2-0/) - BY RITA WILKINS THE DOWNSIZING DESIGNER Can you believe that it’s been almost a year since the pandemic struck and we were all suddenly required to shelter in place and to figure out how to work and learn from home full time. Most of us scrambled to find places in our home where we could
- [Top 10 Bathroom Design Trends to Avoid](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/03/01/top-10-bathroom-design-trends-to-avoid/) - Before you start your next bathroom renovation, consider whether the current design trends are right for you… or not. While you might be tempted to try the next “big thing”, ask yourself if you are being influenced because it is one of the newest design trends or if it is something that you should at least think twice about… or perhaps even avoid.
- [Bring on the Romance!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     	How to Design a Minimalist Master Bedroom Retreat  	       You’ll Love Year-Round](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/02/25/bring-on-the-romance/) - BY RITA WILKINS THE DOWNSIZING DESIGNER Have you ever wanted to make your master bedroom your own private refuge? A place just for the two of you, a romantic getaway in your own home… not just for Valentine’s day or special birthday or anniversary, but for all year long.A room that the minute you
- [How Do Designers Keep Coming up With New Ideas?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/02/23/how-do-designers-keep-coming-up-with-new-ideas/) - Learn the Downsizing Designer's 4 Key Ingredients on How to Generate New Ideas.
- [If You are Remodeling Your Bathroom Why Not Future-Proof It?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/02/04/if-you-are-remodeling-your-bathroom-why-not-future-proof-it/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Face it, renovations of any kind costs a lot of money, so if you are investing in a remodel, why not design it so that it works for everyone and that it’s ageless? What I mean by that is… If you incorporate universal design principles in your bathroom renovation,
- [Do You Like Saving Money? Top 10 Ways to Save Money on Your Bathroom Renovation](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/02/08/do-you-like-saving-money-top-10-ways-to-save-money-on-your-bathroom-renovation/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you’re like most of us today, we’re all looking for ways to save money, and yet you know your bathroom is in desperate need of updating and remodeling. That’s why I want to share with you a few of my top ways to save money on your renovation
- [How to Let Go of Sentimental Stuff](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/02/02/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
- [The Dueling Downsizers](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/01/26/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
- [Sneaky Space-Saving Ideas for Your Small Space](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/01/28/sneaky-space-saving-ideas-for-your-small-space/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer There is definitely a growing movement to live in smaller, more compact spaces where people are choosing to live with less stuff, less stress, and less clutter. This new lifestyle trend, to live in smaller spaces requires some skillful planning so that your home is not only highly functional
- [5 Top Design Secrets for Designing Your Small Spaces](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/01/19/5-top-design-secrets-for-designing-your-small-spaces/) - Learn how to create a small space that you will love! You just have to be more discerning, creative, and resourceful.
- [Do You Have a Love Hate Relationship With Your Bathroom?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/10/30/do-you-have-a-love-hate-relationship-with-your-bathroom/) - We spend, on average, 30 minutes a day in our bathroom. On an annual basis, that’s 182 hours in the bathroom.
- [Quick Start Guide To Designing The Life And Career You Love!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/07/24/quick-start-guide-to-designing-the-life-and-career-you-love/) - Watch Rita’s live presentation for 40Plus of Greater Washington on how to design the life and career that you really want.
- [Is it time to schedule an Extreme Decluttering Party?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/06/16/is-it-time-to-schedule-an-extreme-decluttering-party/) - An extreme decluttering party is one way of getting your life back while restoring your peace of mind one area of your home at a time.
- [Baby Boomers, Do Your Kids and Yourself a Favor… Declutter Sooner Rather Than Later (Your Kids Don’t Want Your Stuff Anyway)](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/02/19/baby-boomers-do-your-kids-and-yourself-a-favor-declutter-sooner-rather-than-later-your-kids-dont-want-your-stuff-anyway/) - Why not declutter now while we still can so our kids don’t have to?
- [6 Important Tips You Should Know Prior to Undertaking a Big Renovation](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/11/17/6-important-tips-you-should-know-prior-to-undertaking-a-big-renovation/) - There’s probably no renovation you can undertake that is more disruptive and inconvenient than a kitchen renovation. “After all, it is the heart of the home” …
- [You Are Thinking About Downsizing Your Home, but  You Have No Idea Where to Start](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/01/12/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”
- [5 Practical Design Tips to Maximize Your Small Home](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/01/08/5-practical-design-tips-to-maximize-your-small-home/) - By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer As more and more Americans are choosing to downsize and live in smaller, more manageable home, they are often confronted with how to let go of the furniture, artwork, and accessories that they have been using in their larger homes. As a designer who once owned a big home
- [Enough Is Enough! I’ve Had It with All This Clutter!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2021/01/05/enough-is-enough-ive-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
- [How to make decluttering easy, effective, AND FUN!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/11/20/how-to-make-decluttering-easy-effective-and-fun/) - How my high impact method of decluttering works
- [WHY THE BEST TIME TO PLAN YOUR KITCHEN DESIGN IS DURING THE BUSY HOLIDAY SEASON](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/11/27/why-the-best-time-to-plan-your-kitchen-design-is-during-the-busy-holiday-season/) - 4 Top reasons to design your kitchen during one of the busiest times of the year.
- [What do you do when you want to downsize but your spouse doesn't?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2019/11/12/what-do-you-do-when-you-want-to-downsize-but-your-spouse-doesnt/) - Rita Wilkins, author of the new book Downsize Your Life, Upgrade Your Lifestyle: Secrets to More Time, Money and Freedom says there are ways to break the log jam. Throughout her career, Rita Wilkins, "The Downsizing Designer," has many times found herself in the middle of husbands and wives who couldn't agree on whether to sell their
- [What Do You Do When You Want to Downsize… But Your Spouse Doesn’t?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/01/07/what-do-you-do-when-you-want-to-downsize-but-your-spouse-doesnt-2/) - It might sound like an impossible scenario where one partner will get what he/ she wants and the other will have to sacrifice their own wants and needs.
- [Tis the Season to Declutter and Get Organized… Finally!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/01/07/tis-the-season-to-declutter-and-get-organized-finally/) - If decluttering and organizing is at the top of your list again, then read how to Successfully Declutter and Organize
- [Why did we wait so long... to downsize?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/02/05/why-did-we-wait-so-long-to-downsize-2/) - As a baby boomer myself, I experienced the same fears, concerns, and emotions during my downsizing journey, but after a life-changing trip, I returned home knowing that I wanted to live a simpler life with less.
- [Start Refreshing Your Home Without Spending A Dime](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/11/06/start-refreshing-your-home-without-spending-a-dime/) - This year, we've all be spending more time at home than usual. If you are looking for a way to improve and freshen your space in an affordable way, we have 5 great tips for beautifying your home without spending a dime!
- [Considering Downsizing?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/09/15/considering-downsizing/) - There are many reasons that people downsize; finances, loss of a spouse, or simply a desire for a different kind of lifestyle.
- [22 Steps to Downsize Your Stress and Upgrade Your Kitchen Design Success](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/08/11/9183/) - Get a complete overview of the process beginning to end so you can feel more confident about the investment that you’re making,
- [Downsize by Decluttering](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2020/02/05/downsize-by-decluttering/) - You don’t have to move to reap the benefits of downsizing that contribute to a simpler, richer life with less.
- [I downsized... again!](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2019/12/11/i-downsized-again/) - Like millions of Americans, I paid exorbitant amounts of money to store my extra stuff… contributing to a multi-billion dollar storage industry.
- [Are there downsides to downsizing?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2019/09/24/are-there-downsides-to-downsizing/) - Downsizing means that you’ll have less living space, storage space, workspace, and fewer decisions to clutter your life.
- [Your Third Act - Preparing for the Standing Ovation](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2019/04/08/your-third-act-preparing-for-the-standing-ovation/) - Guest Blog by Richard Campbell, M. Ed Two Forks in the Road Laura Winston is 55 years old. An intense Type A career professional, she has decided to step away from the day to day business of event planning. She owns the company but has promoted her second-in-charge to full managerial status. The change has
- [LIFESTYLE DESIGN – WHAT IS IT?](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2018/10/16/lifestyle-design-what-is-it/) - By Rita S. Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer As a young girl growing up in Germany, our family of seven took frequent road trips to neighboring countries. Our mom was usually the instigator of these adventures. Dad was the consummate planner. In so many ways, they were the perfect team. She was curious, a learner, a
- [Rita's TEDx Talk: Downsize Your Life](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2018/06/11/ritas-tedx-talk-downsize-your-life/) - Watch the video below or click here to watch the video directly on the TEDx YouTube Channel.
- [Rita on TV: Midday w/ Dana](https://www.designservicesltd.com/2018/06/11/tv-appearance-rita-s-wilkins-on-midday-w-dana/) - Our interview with Dana Carney of Mid-Day with Dana at RVNTV where we get to talk about everything from downsizing, to Senegal, to the new life of a Philadelphia city girl. Check out the video below or click here to view on our YouTube page.

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- [New About Page](https://www.designservicesltd.com/new-about-page/) - Learn about Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and her work helping people declutter, downsize, and live a simpler life with less.
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- [Rita's TEDx Talk](https://www.designservicesltd.com/ritas-tedx-talk/) - Rita's TEDx Talk The Talk That Sparked a Global Movement TED Talks, a global platform celebrated for igniting powerful conversations and ideas worth sharing, extended an invitation to best-selling author Rita Wilkins. Known as the "Downsizing Designer," Rita's TEDx Talk, "Designing a Life You Love," explores minimalism's transformative joy. Dive into her inspiring journey from
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- [Decluttering & Downsizing Blog](https://www.designservicesltd.com/decluttering-downsizing-blog/) - Discover the transformative power of decluttering with Rita! Tips, hacks, checklists, and more!
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- [About the Book](https://www.designservicesltd.com/about-the-book/) - Rita will inspire, ignite, and empower your readers to downsize their lives so they can upgrade their lifestyle, making room for the life they love… by design.
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- [The Letting Go Workbook](https://www.designservicesltd.com/the-letting-go-workbook/) - Get The Letting Go Workbook from Rita Wilkins, a guided resource for releasing clutter and making confident decisions about what stays.
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## Products

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## Courses

- [Rita's Decluttering Course Priority Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/course/ritas-decluttering-course-priority-method/) - Learn more about Rita's Decluttering Course Priority Method from Rita Wilkins and Design Services LTD.
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- [Rita's Decluttering Course Burst Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/course/ritas-decluttering-course-burst-method/) - Learn more about Rita's Decluttering Course Burst Method from Rita Wilkins and Design Services LTD.
- [Rita's Decluttering Course ABC Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/course/ritas-decluttering-course-abc-method/) - Learn more about Rita's Decluttering Course ABC Method from Rita Wilkins and Design Services LTD.
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## Units

- [8 Decluttering Methods | #9 Bonus Hybrid Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-9-bonus-hybrid-method-8/) - The Hybrid Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the last module in your decluttering course. This is the bonus that I promised you early on and what I'm calling this particular method is The Hybrid Method of Decluttering. Imagine
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #8 Burst Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-8-burst-method-8/) - The Burst Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module for your decluttering course. This method is one of my favorites. It's called The Burst Method. If you need the motivation to get started or to get restarted
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #7 Priority Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-8/8-decluttering-methods-7-priority-method-8/) - The Priority Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to module 9 of your decluttering course. This method is called The Priority Method. I think you're going to really like this one. If you've reached a certain stage of your life
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #6 Category Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-6-category-method-8/) - The Category Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to module 8 of your decluttering course. This module and this method is called the Category Method of Decluttering. If you have multiples of one or several categories that you have been
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #5 Sorting Box Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-5-sorting-box-method-8/) - The Sorting Box Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module of your decluttering course. This method is really quite interesting, it's called the Sorting Box Method. If you're looking for an effective, systematic approach to purging and
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #4 By Heart Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-4-by-heart-method-8/) - The By Heart Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to module 6 of your decluttering course this method is called Decluttering by Heart. For sure, it's one of my favorites. Now if there are particular items that you've been holding
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #3 Room by Room Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-3-room-by-room-method-8/) - The Room by Room Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module for your decluttering course. This next module is called Room by Room Week by Week Decluttering Method. If you want to take your time with decluttering,
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #2 Extreme Party Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-2-extreme-party-method-8/) - The Extreme Party Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module of your decluttering course. This particular method is called the Extreme Decluttering Party. If you've tried to declutter your home but you're tired of trying to do
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #1 ABC Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-1-abc-method-8/) - The ABC Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi, it's Rita Wilkins again. Welcome to module 3 of your decluttering course this one is called the ABCs of Downsizing and Decluttering. This decluttering method is especially useful for simplifying large overwhelming projects
- [START HERE. Picking your Decluttering Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/start-here-picking-your-decluttering-method-8/) - Welcome How to Choose Your Method Click the video below to play the video DOWNLOAD: Video Transcript Transcript: Hi again, it's Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. Face it, you signed up for this decluttering course for a reason. You're struggling with clutter. You realize just how much it's impacting your life and your lifestyle, and
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #9 Bonus Hybrid Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-9-bonus-hybrid-method-7/) - The Hybrid Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the last module in your decluttering course. This is the bonus that I promised you early on and what I'm calling this particular method is The Hybrid Method of Decluttering. Imagine
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #8 Burst Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-8-burst-method-7/) - The Burst Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module for your decluttering course. This method is one of my favorites. It's called The Burst Method. If you need the motivation to get started or to get restarted
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #7 Priority Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-7-priority-method-7/) - The Priority Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to module 9 of your decluttering course. This method is called The Priority Method. I think you're going to really like this one. If you've reached a certain stage of your life
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #6 Category Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-7/8-decluttering-methods-6-category-method-7/) - The Category Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to module 8 of your decluttering course. This module and this method is called the Category Method of Decluttering. If you have multiples of one or several categories that you have been
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #5 Sorting Box Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-5-sorting-box-method-7/) - The Sorting Box Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module of your decluttering course. This method is really quite interesting, it's called the Sorting Box Method. If you're looking for an effective, systematic approach to purging and
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #4 By Heart Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-4-by-heart-method-7/) - The By Heart Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to module 6 of your decluttering course this method is called Decluttering by Heart. For sure, it's one of my favorites. Now if there are particular items that you've been holding
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #3 Room by Room Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-3-room-by-room-method-7/) - The Room by Room Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module for your decluttering course. This next module is called Room by Room Week by Week Decluttering Method. If you want to take your time with decluttering,
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #2 Extreme Party Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-2-extreme-party-method-7/) - The Extreme Party Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module of your decluttering course. This particular method is called the Extreme Decluttering Party. If you've tried to declutter your home but you're tired of trying to do
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #1 ABC Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-1-abc-method-7/) - The ABC Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi, it's Rita Wilkins again. Welcome to module 3 of your decluttering course this one is called the ABCs of Downsizing and Decluttering. This decluttering method is especially useful for simplifying large overwhelming projects
- [START HERE. Picking your Decluttering Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/start-here-picking-your-decluttering-method-7/) - Welcome How to Choose Your Method Click the video below to play the video DOWNLOAD: Video Transcript Transcript: Hi again, it's Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. Face it, you signed up for this decluttering course for a reason. You're struggling with clutter. You realize just how much it's impacting your life and your lifestyle, and
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #9 Bonus Hybrid Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-9-bonus-hybrid-method-6/) - The Hybrid Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the last module in your decluttering course. This is the bonus that I promised you early on and what I'm calling this particular method is The Hybrid Method of Decluttering. Imagine
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #8 Burst Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-8-burst-method-6/) - The Burst Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module for your decluttering course. This method is one of my favorites. It's called The Burst Method. If you need the motivation to get started or to get restarted
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #7 Priority Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-7-priority-method-6/) - The Priority Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to module 9 of your decluttering course. This method is called The Priority Method. I think you're going to really like this one. If you've reached a certain stage of your life
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #6 Category Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-6-category-method-6/) - The Category Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to module 8 of your decluttering course. This module and this method is called the Category Method of Decluttering. If you have multiples of one or several categories that you have been
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #5 Sorting Box Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-5-sorting-box-method-6/) - The Sorting Box Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module of your decluttering course. This method is really quite interesting, it's called the Sorting Box Method. If you're looking for an effective, systematic approach to purging and
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #4 By Heart Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-5/8-decluttering-methods-4-by-heart-method-6/) - The By Heart Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to module 6 of your decluttering course this method is called Decluttering by Heart. For sure, it's one of my favorites. Now if there are particular items that you've been holding
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #3 Room by Room Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-3-room-by-room-method-6/) - The Room by Room Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module for your decluttering course. This next module is called Room by Room Week by Week Decluttering Method. If you want to take your time with decluttering,
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #2 Extreme Party Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-2-extreme-party-method-6/) - The Extreme Party Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module of your decluttering course. This particular method is called the Extreme Decluttering Party. If you've tried to declutter your home but you're tired of trying to do
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #1 ABC Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-1-abc-method-6/) - The ABC Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi, it's Rita Wilkins again. Welcome to module 3 of your decluttering course this one is called the ABCs of Downsizing and Decluttering. This decluttering method is especially useful for simplifying large overwhelming projects
- [START HERE. Picking your Decluttering Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/start-here-picking-your-decluttering-method-6/) - Welcome How to Choose Your Method Click the video below to play the video DOWNLOAD: Video Transcript Transcript: Hi again, it's Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. Face it, you signed up for this decluttering course for a reason. You're struggling with clutter. You realize just how much it's impacting your life and your lifestyle, and
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #9 Bonus Hybrid Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-9-bonus-hybrid-method-5/) - The Hybrid Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the last module in your decluttering course. This is the bonus that I promised you early on and what I'm calling this particular method is The Hybrid Method of Decluttering. Imagine
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #8 Burst Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-8-burst-method-5/) - The Burst Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module for your decluttering course. This method is one of my favorites. It's called The Burst Method. If you need the motivation to get started or to get restarted
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #7 Priority Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-7-priority-method-5/) - The Priority Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to module 9 of your decluttering course. This method is called The Priority Method. I think you're going to really like this one. If you've reached a certain stage of your life
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #6 Category Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-6-category-method-5/) - The Category Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to module 8 of your decluttering course. This module and this method is called the Category Method of Decluttering. If you have multiples of one or several categories that you have been
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #5 Sorting Box Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-5-sorting-box-method-5/) - The Sorting Box Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module of your decluttering course. This method is really quite interesting, it's called the Sorting Box Method. If you're looking for an effective, systematic approach to purging and
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #4 By Heart Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-4-by-heart-method-5/) - The By Heart Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to module 6 of your decluttering course this method is called Decluttering by Heart. For sure, it's one of my favorites. Now if there are particular items that you've been holding
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #3 Room by Room Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-4/8-decluttering-methods-3-room-by-room-method-5/) - The Room by Room Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module for your decluttering course. This next module is called Room by Room Week by Week Decluttering Method. If you want to take your time with decluttering,
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #2 Extreme Party Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-2-extreme-party-method-5/) - The Extreme Party Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module of your decluttering course. This particular method is called the Extreme Decluttering Party. If you've tried to declutter your home but you're tired of trying to do
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #1 ABC Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-1-abc-method-5/) - The ABC Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi, it's Rita Wilkins again. Welcome to module 3 of your decluttering course this one is called the ABCs of Downsizing and Decluttering. This decluttering method is especially useful for simplifying large overwhelming projects
- [START HERE. Picking your Decluttering Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/start-here-picking-your-decluttering-method-5/) - Welcome How to Choose Your Method Click the video below to play the video DOWNLOAD: Video Transcript Transcript: Hi again, it's Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. Face it, you signed up for this decluttering course for a reason. You're struggling with clutter. You realize just how much it's impacting your life and your lifestyle, and
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #9 Bonus Hybrid Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-9-bonus-hybrid-method-4/) - The Hybrid Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the last module in your decluttering course. This is the bonus that I promised you early on and what I'm calling this particular method is The Hybrid Method of Decluttering. Imagine
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #8 Burst Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-8-burst-method-4/) - The Burst Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module for your decluttering course. This method is one of my favorites. It's called The Burst Method. If you need the motivation to get started or to get restarted
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #7 Priority Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-7-priority-method-4/) - The Priority Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to module 9 of your decluttering course. This method is called The Priority Method. I think you're going to really like this one. If you've reached a certain stage of your life
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #6 Category Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-6-category-method-4/) - The Category Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to module 8 of your decluttering course. This module and this method is called the Category Method of Decluttering. If you have multiples of one or several categories that you have been
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #5 Sorting Box Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-6/8-decluttering-methods-5-sorting-box-method-4/) - The Sorting Box Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module of your decluttering course. This method is really quite interesting, it's called the Sorting Box Method. If you're looking for an effective, systematic approach to purging and
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #4 By Heart Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-4-by-heart-method-4/) - The By Heart Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to module 6 of your decluttering course this method is called Decluttering by Heart. For sure, it's one of my favorites. Now if there are particular items that you've been holding
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #3 Room by Room Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-3-room-by-room-method-4/) - The Room by Room Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module for your decluttering course. This next module is called Room by Room Week by Week Decluttering Method. If you want to take your time with decluttering,
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #2 Extreme Party Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-2-extreme-party-method-4/) - The Extreme Party Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module of your decluttering course. This particular method is called the Extreme Decluttering Party. If you've tried to declutter your home but you're tired of trying to do
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #1 ABC Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-1-abc-method-4/) - The ABC Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi, it's Rita Wilkins again. Welcome to module 3 of your decluttering course this one is called the ABCs of Downsizing and Decluttering. This decluttering method is especially useful for simplifying large overwhelming projects
- [START HERE. Picking your Decluttering Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/start-here-picking-your-decluttering-method-4/) - Welcome How to Choose Your Method Click the video below to play the video DOWNLOAD: Video Transcript Transcript: Hi again, it's Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. Face it, you signed up for this decluttering course for a reason. You're struggling with clutter. You realize just how much it's impacting your life and your lifestyle, and
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #9 Bonus Hybrid Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-9-bonus-hybrid-method-3/) - The Hybrid Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the last module in your decluttering course. This is the bonus that I promised you early on and what I'm calling this particular method is The Hybrid Method of Decluttering. Imagine
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #8 Burst Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-9/8-decluttering-methods-8-burst-method-3/) - The Burst Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module for your decluttering course. This method is one of my favorites. It's called The Burst Method. If you need the motivation to get started or to get restarted
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #7 Priority Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-7-priority-method-3/) - The Priority Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to module 9 of your decluttering course. This method is called The Priority Method. I think you're going to really like this one. If you've reached a certain stage of your life
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #6 Category Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-6-category-method-3/) - The Category Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to module 8 of your decluttering course. This module and this method is called the Category Method of Decluttering. If you have multiples of one or several categories that you have been
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #5 Sorting Box Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-5-sorting-box-method-3/) - The Sorting Box Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module of your decluttering course. This method is really quite interesting, it's called the Sorting Box Method. If you're looking for an effective, systematic approach to purging and
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #4 By Heart Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-4-by-heart-method-3/) - The By Heart Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to module 6 of your decluttering course this method is called Decluttering by Heart. For sure, it's one of my favorites. Now if there are particular items that you've been holding
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #3 Room by Room Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-3-room-by-room-method-3/) - The Room by Room Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module for your decluttering course. This next module is called Room by Room Week by Week Decluttering Method. If you want to take your time with decluttering,
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #2 Extreme Party Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-2-extreme-party-method-3/) - The Extreme Party Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module of your decluttering course. This particular method is called the Extreme Decluttering Party. If you've tried to declutter your home but you're tired of trying to do
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #1 ABC Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-1-abc-method-3/) - The ABC Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi, it's Rita Wilkins again. Welcome to module 3 of your decluttering course this one is called the ABCs of Downsizing and Decluttering. This decluttering method is especially useful for simplifying large overwhelming projects
- [START HERE. Picking your Decluttering Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/start-here-picking-your-decluttering-method-3/) - Welcome How to Choose Your Method Click the video below to play the video DOWNLOAD: Video Transcript Transcript: Hi again, it's Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. Face it, you signed up for this decluttering course for a reason. You're struggling with clutter. You realize just how much it's impacting your life and your lifestyle, and
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #9 Bonus Hybrid Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-9-bonus-hybrid-method-2/) - The Hybrid Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the last module in your decluttering course. This is the bonus that I promised you early on and what I'm calling this particular method is The Hybrid Method of Decluttering. Imagine
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #8 Burst Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-8-burst-method-2/) - The Burst Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module for your decluttering course. This method is one of my favorites. It's called The Burst Method. If you need the motivation to get started or to get restarted
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #7 Priority Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-7-priority-method-2/) - The Priority Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to module 9 of your decluttering course. This method is called The Priority Method. I think you're going to really like this one. If you've reached a certain stage of your life
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #6 Category Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-6-category-method-2/) - The Category Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to module 8 of your decluttering course. This module and this method is called the Category Method of Decluttering. If you have multiples of one or several categories that you have been
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #5 Sorting Box Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-5-sorting-box-method-2/) - The Sorting Box Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module of your decluttering course. This method is really quite interesting, it's called the Sorting Box Method. If you're looking for an effective, systematic approach to purging and
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #4 By Heart Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-4-by-heart-method-2/) - The By Heart Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to module 6 of your decluttering course this method is called Decluttering by Heart. For sure, it's one of my favorites. Now if there are particular items that you've been holding
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #3 Room by Room Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/8-decluttering-methods-3-room-by-room-method-2/) - The Room by Room Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module for your decluttering course. This next module is called Room by Room Week by Week Decluttering Method. If you want to take your time with decluttering,
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- [START HERE. Picking your Decluttering Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-unassigned/start-here-picking-your-decluttering-method/) - Welcome How to Choose Your Method Click the video below to play the video DOWNLOAD: Video Transcript Transcript: Hi again, it's Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. Face it, you signed up for this decluttering course for a reason. You're struggling with clutter. You realize just how much it's impacting your life and your lifestyle, and
- [START HERE. Picking your Decluttering Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-1/how-to-choose-video/) - Welcome How to Choose Your Method Click the video below to play the video DOWNLOAD: Video Transcript Transcript: Hi again, it's Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. Face it, you signed up for this decluttering course for a reason. You're struggling with clutter. You realize just how much it's impacting your life and your lifestyle, and
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- [8 Decluttering Methods | #8 Burst Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-9/burst-method-video/) - The Burst Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module for your decluttering course. This method is one of my favorites. It's called The Burst Method. If you need the motivation to get started or to get restarted
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #6 Category Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-7/category-method-video/) - The Category Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to module 8 of your decluttering course. This module and this method is called the Category Method of Decluttering. If you have multiples of one or several categories that you have been
- [8 Decluttering Methods | #5 Sorting Box Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-6/sorting-method-video/) - The Sorting Box Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module of your decluttering course. This method is really quite interesting, it's called the Sorting Box Method. If you're looking for an effective, systematic approach to purging and
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- [8 Decluttering Methods | #7 Priority Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-8/priority-method-video/) - The Priority Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to module 9 of your decluttering course. This method is called The Priority Method. I think you're going to really like this one. If you've reached a certain stage of your life
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- [8 Decluttering Methods | #3 Room by Room Method](https://www.designservicesltd.com/module-4/room-by-room-video/) - The Room by Room Decluttering Method Click the video below to play DOWNLOAD: Worksheet | Video Transcript | Both Worksheet and Transcript Transcript: Hi. Welcome to the next module for your decluttering course. This next module is called Room by Room Week by Week Decluttering Method. If you want to take your time with decluttering,
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