Author: Kathy Rapp

Spring Cleaning = Start Small

Written on April 1, 2024.

With the arrival of Spring comes one of my favorite times of year, Spring Cleaning! Most of you may not recognize this annual holiday of happiness like I do, likely because you weren’t born with organizing DNA. For those who may feel Spring Cleaning...

A Bidet is an Essential Part of Home Décor

Written on April 10, 2023.

I recently broke my right arm. Again. I also broke my hand, severely sprained my right foot and have bruised ribs. This has led to many a-ha moments. One of which involves a bidet, which should be no surprise as I am right arm dominant. While you may...

5 Tips for Organizing Success in 2023

Written on January 4, 2023.

This time of year, New Year’s resolutions become a topic of discussion. Rather than another post on unrealistic dreams you probably will never achieve, I’d like you to think about organizing! What will it take to finally get organized this new...

4 Elements of Styling a Home for the Holidays

Written on August 23, 2022.

I can hear you screaming, “holidays,” it’s not even September yet! Hear me out. There are certain parts of the year where it’s natural to begin to prepare for other times of the year. Now is the time to think about what you’ll be doing for the holidays,...

5 Decluttering Tips for Organizing Success

Written on April 24, 2022.

Does the topic of spring-cleaning stress you out so much that you do nothing? Or do you start and stop decluttering projects thereby never seeing one to completion? Regardless of the category you may fall into, decluttering a drawer, room or an entire...

The Rapp Rapport – Organizing Tips & Tricks

Written on February 7, 2022.

Be it the excess that hit your home over the holidays, resolutions, or pre-spring cleaning, the new year brings a rush of organizing projects. Whether you intend to DIY or hire a professional, there are valuable organizing tips and tricks to keep...

5 Home Décor & Design Trends for 2022

Written on January 11, 2022.

As we head into a second year of more time spent in our homes, décor and interior design are more important than ever. I’m going to focus on five home décor and design trends that create value and impact. They include nature, dedicated activity rooms,...

The Rapp Rapport – 1st Edition

Written on October 29, 2021.

The process of building rapport is all about communication. In a new series, I’ll lift the covers of my life in order to give readers a sense of what it’s like to work, laugh and experience design, decorating and the thrill of an organized pantry with...