Friday 22 February 2013

Inspiring Reading Retreat



I was lucky enough this week to spend two days and nights away on a reading retreat with a great friend and professional colleague. We read, talked, brainstormed, inspired, laughed and slept. It was an intense time of self-reflection, business dreaming, research, planning, and creative exploration. I am exhausted and exhilarated. I feel like the ideas and projects that make my soul happy got the attention they deserve. And I'm back in my studio again, tackling all my wonderful client projects and personal projects with revitalized energy.

One particular book really stood out for me:


Grow Your Handmade Business: How to Envision, Develop and Sustain a Successful Creative Business, by Kari Chapin


I love Kari's creative approach to business planning and dreaming. Hers is the first business book I've successfully read cover to cover. She focuses on all the right things for creatives; pursuing your passion, determining what's a hobby vs a business, developing your mission statement/ purpose, time management, writing a business plan, and so on. A great book.

Thank you self. That break was just what I needed.


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  1. ooooh...sounds heavenly! Touching base with a kid-free, partner-free self is so completely invigorating from time to time, no?

    Can't wait to see the new treasures coming from your studio!

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    1. Thanks Melissa! Indeed it's something we must all do, re-charge. Looking forward to connecting and sharing our newest creations with each other!

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