Instruct: Classify a review into positive or negative sentiment.
Query: One-dimensional decorating

Not knowing this author, but trying to build a collection of Christmas ideas, I eagerly ordered this book. I now realize that there is a group of "Mary" fans for which this book is intended: those who know & love what this author produces. I think this because the book has received such glowing reviews here, but I found its ideas and techniques uninspiring, page after page.I did like looking at the cards created by the author. But I quickly became bored with the rest; it's all green+red+gold themes, the photos are fuzzy, and the ideas lack variety. So this "Mary" book will not become part of my library. I'm releasing it for someone else to enjoy.I have found more inventive holiday how-to books out there--such as the Southern Living series--Christmas with Southern Living 2006. Happy Holidays.