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Home Organizing Made Simple

Written on April 21, 2025.

Below are some of the tips you’ll find in my Home Organizing Made Simple presentation. Download the full PDF here! 10 Truths Professional Organizers Wish You’d Believe #10 – The attic and underneath your bed are where stuff goes to...

4 Holiday Organizing Hacks

Written on December 12, 2024.

While there is much magic about the holiday season, there is also an underlying sense of chaos when it comes to keeping yourself organized. But, if you can get into a rhythm each holiday season, getting and staying organized is not as hard as it...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

What is Everyone Organizing?

Written on September 8, 2021.

Some people theorize that in the midst of craziness, we crave order; hence the organizing trend. Others believe we’ve been prisoners in our homes for so long that it’s only natural we start to find an outlet for creative energy. ...

4 Ways to Freshen Up Tired Spaces

Written on July 28, 2021.

You know the feeling. The way a new outfit brightens your day. A blowout before a date. The first night sleeping on newly washed sheets. You are refreshed, excited and can take on anything! The same type of euphoria is experienced when you...

The Top 10 Organizing Products You Need Now

Written on May 17, 2021.

“What do I need to make this work?” and “Where did you get that?” are common questions for professional organizers. I love helpful lists, so here are the top ten organizing products you should own. Note that I consider most of these products...