Life Whimsy
Description
Life is short, so make it whimsical!
Wendy Conklin built her chair upholstery hobby into a multi-six-figure brand by breaking conventional rules and tapping into her own creative potential. Now, she's sharing her strategies in Life Whimsy to help people bring more creativity to the way they think, play, and work.
Filled with inspiring photos and insightful advice, ranging from practical productivity tips to personal reflections about entrepreneurial life, Conklin's playbook provides the key to unlocking one's creative genius, even if someone feels they have no artistic ability. It shows how to rejuvenate one's mind, body and soul through play, a particularly important concept for serious adults. And it outlines simple methods for infusing creativity into one's profession or business, even for those in a seemingly "uncreative" field.
Those with Life Whimsy are empowered to ignite their creativity, infuse their work with fun, and invigorate their life with joy.
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Person
Wendy Conklin is a boutique chair decorator based out of Austin, Texas, on a mission to help people around the globe infuse personality, color, and whimsy into their lives and surroundings. She is the founder of Chair Whimsy, a company that provides a range of services to transform any environment from dull to delightful, including a collection of ready-made designer chairs, custom chair designs, and an array of online courses to unleash the creative potential of DIY enthusiasts. Wendy's work has been featured in various outlets, including Forbes, HGTV Magazine, and Apartment Therapy, and showcased in a colorful collaboration with American Lifestyle Brand, Frances Valentine.
Content
- Intro
- Title
- Copyright
- Introduction
- Part 1: Unlock your Creative Thinking
- Chapter 1: Your Permission Slip to be Creative
- Chapter 2: Crafting Creative Ideations
- Chapter 3: Fear of Failing vs Fear of Not Trying
- Part 2: Never Stop Playing
- Chapter 4: Your World Is Your Playground
- Chapter 5: My Personal Playbook
- Chapter 6: The Power of Play
- Part 3: Choose your own Work Adventure
- Chapter 7: Sprinkle Creativity into Your Day Job
- Chapter 8: Side Hustle Your Way to a New Career
- Chapter 9: Making It-Tips from an Entreprenista
- Closing Thoughts
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
