I normally am so serious when I organize my library by either author or genre - though I don't go so far as Dewey Decimal system. Well today I felt a little creative and decided to organize my books by color. The thought must have remained in my subconscious after watching this really fun video several months ago.
I have just enough books to fill my fireplace mantle, plus organizing them by color looks neat, organized and stylish. It's a great statement piece in lieu of any artwork. Looks like I need more brighter green and blue books...
Most designers I see tend to organize in the following pattern: white, creams, tan, brown, red, yellow, green, blue, purple, gray and blacks. The color system is best for visual people, or those with a photographic memory - otherwise you might spend a good while looking if you have more than 50 books.
BTW, I was leafing through an old magazine and stumbled on this adorable DVF retro bikini. (minus the ghastly shoes) Who wouldn't feel like Marilyn Monroe in this piece and a pair of classic Wayfarers.
Goodness, does this picture make me long for the Cali beaches and our family's annual summer retreat to Carpinteria. It's no fun being a grown up at times. Something new called responsibility & work, sheesh...
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