Embrace the rainbow or get rid?
Louise Richardson-Vine
9 years ago
I've decided to go with the colour-coordinated look for our DVD collection but can't decide if it's naff and unhelpful, or fun. Should I reorder everything again or embrace the rainbow and do the same with our books (which will be a bigger undertaking!)? Or will two lots of colour-ordered shelves be too much in one room?!
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