Libre Euphoria: Roy G Biv Style

Interested in a little cheap therapy? Forget Dewey Decimal!  After tackling multiple organizational projects in recent weeks, I’ve grown particularly fond of the euphoria associated with Roy G. Biv.  If you’ve been out of middle school for a while and have forgotten this mnemonic for the color spectrum, here it is: RED.ORANGE.YELLOW.GREEN.BLUE.INDIGO.VIOLET.  I first rearranged my dresser drawers and closet in the order of the spectrum.  Opening the drawers of my dresser is uber pleasing to the eyes.  I’ve discarded and donated so many pieces of clothing that the remaining inventory is much easier managed.  Especially, with the “rolled” shirts positioned in ROY G. BIV fashion.  

                                     

While perusing the April 2012 Redbook magazine, my eyes fell upon a picture of a bookcase arranged in the color spectrum.  GENIUS, I thought! New inspiration trumped my existing project list and revitalized my organizational enthusiasm.  So, here I sit on Day 1 of a 3 Day “Stay-cation” – facing a newly arranged bookcase in my home office.  Roy G. Biv is cathartic.  Try it.  If you consider the traits affiliated with right/left brain dominance – I come out in the middle.  People lovingly tease me for anal tendencies while others pick up on the more creative side. 

“Middle brain” is probably a more accurate descriptor (with perhaps a slight leaning toward left.)   

BEFORE:  revamping my office bookshelves:

• All books shelved by subject matter
• Within each section, books alphabetized by author’s last name
• Corresponding excel spreadsheet on laptop with Title/Category/Author/Notes

"not terrible"..... just blah

  AFTER: revamping office bookshelves:

• All books shelved by color, following ROYGBIV
• Row of White books across the top shelves
•  Row of Black books across the bottom shelves
• Corresponding excel spreadsheet has new column: Spine (color) - indicating location on shelves

To bring out your inner creative librarian, check out: bookshelfporn.com.To easily create your own online “library” –create a free account at librarything.com. (I just started one for kicks – maybe eventually I’ll combine my multi-purpose spreadsheet and the online library.)

Oh …and a bonus:Bookplates that coordinate nicely with my office – and my Kennedy fascination.I created these utilizing Avery mailing labels – much less expensive than bookplates purchased in the past!





My new bookplates - a TLH original!



Portion of revised spreadsheet: title/category/spine color/special notes






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