LIFE WHIMSY: How to Think, Play, and Work More Creatively by Wendy Conklin
Wendy Conklin . Unknown Year . English
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.
Categories: Creative Thinking / Creativity
About the Author
Wendy Conklin, The Chair Stylist, is a former educator turned boutique chair decorator helping people around the globe infuse personality, color and whimsy into their surroundings. Her passion is creativity. Many people dream about making their passion project their career but few are able to turn their dreams into reality. Wendy was an educational consultant, busy writing books and helping teachers implement the latest in teaching techniques. In 2012, she took an upholstery course and was hooked. Styling her own chairs brought her an immense sense of satisfaction and a new decor dimension to her home. Through her brand, Chair Whimsy, she inspires clients the world over to bring a sense of whimsy and joy into their living spaces through her uplifting posts, custom chair design, a host of courses to unleash the DIYer’s inner artist, and her first book, Life Whimsy: How to Think, Play, and Work More Creatively. Wendy lives in a personality-filled home in Round Rock, Texas with her husband and little furry friend Maui, where she enjoys greenhouse gardening, mixing tasty cocktails and renovating her camper, Willie.
