Cafes are way too loud for getting real work done.

Yeah I used to think that way too, but @oscar_rivera95 has a point. A good result built on a bad method is just a ticking time bomb.

That double-sided tape is a lifesaver for sure. What kind of ribbon was it, like a satin or a grosgrain? I've found some of the really slick, polyester ones are almost impossible without the right adhesive.