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Festooning

It is hard to grasp what 4000 books looks like when they are neatly stacked floor to ceiling in your basement. Everyone who sees them for the first time gasps. It is a lot of boxes. In the months following their arrival, walking through the canyon created by these mountains/towers of books several times a day was not a source of pleasure. As I struggled to get Growing More Beautiful launched, running into roadblocks at every turn, the mute boxes only served to remind me of my naiveté. What had I been thinking?

Clearly such an attitude would not do. Then it hit me: The drab demeanor of the cardboard boxes needed some color. So I invited my friends over to help me decorate them. My gang arrived and began to festoon. They strung crepe paper, dangled ribbons, and sprinkled glitter, creating a giddy, joyous celebration. It totally changed how I felt about my book box canyon. Now when I walk past I no longer see the books as a monument to my naiveté but instead a testament to my courage. I think of the joy of festooning as the first step towards the joy that Growing More Beautiful will ultimately bring to those who read it.

I recommend festooning anywhere you feel stuck – tie ribbons on your bathroom scale, hang tinsel from your computer monitor, decorate your checkbook, festoon photos of loved ones who are having a difficult time. Bring color, positive attention, and a festive party atmosphere to any area in your life that could use a little help – and then stand back and watch what happens!

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About Jennifer …

Jennifer Robin is an image consultant, stylist, award winning author and visual artist. Owner of Clothe Your Spirit Image Consultant Service and creator of J.Robin Cosmetics, she is recognized as one of the top design and color innovators in the beauty industry. Her most recent book is Growing More Beautiful: An Artful Approach to Personal Style. Read More...

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