A colorful way of living : how to be more, create more, do more the Vera Bradley way / Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, cofounder, designer, and chief creative officer of Vera Bradley.
"From the co-founder of the Vera Bradley empire, a practical and inspiring book that shows women how to awaken their full potential, at any age. 'This place could use some color!' That's what Barbara Bradley said to her friend Pat during an airport layover. It was 1982 and all the women could see was a succession of drab, bulky suitcases. When they returned home to Indiana, Barbara and her business partner got out a few Simplicity patterns and a Singer sewing machine and set to work. And the Vera Bradley Company was born. A Colorful Way of Living offers practical, inspiring advice to empower women of all ages to navigate life by the values that provide the foundation of the Vera Bradley empire. Women looking for the encouragement to start a new chapter, women balancing career and family, and new graduates entering the workforce will all benefit from the Baekgaard's learned wisdom has as it applies to career, life, and relationships. Lessons include 'Noticing Every Detail,' 'Choosing Nice,' and 'Remembering Always--there's enough room for everyone.' In this highly readable book, Barbara Bradley Baekgaard shares the values that have helped her to thrive in business, health, and relationships--in every aspect of her personal and professional life"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 1250121914
- ISBN: 9781250121912
- Physical Description: xvii, 238 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : St. Martin's Press, 2017.
Content descriptions
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Introduction: It's never too late --Color your perspective --Ready, fire, aim --Sell yourself first --Know your strengths --The best idea wins --Define success --Keep the F in fun --Slip up from time to time --It's good to be a girl --Know your audience --Color your relationships --Choose nice --Titles mean (almost) nothing --Invite connection --Be a friend, make a friend --Practice kindness --Open doors --Keep it real --Choose carefully --Color your work --Find your inspiration --Go big --There's enough for everyone --Act as if --Sometimes wrong, never in doubt --Cultivate a sisterhood --The culture of color --Add a big cause to your purpose --Give just for fun --Color your every day --Be fussy --Refine your tastes --Define your style --Keep moving & allow for little extras --Make yum yum cake --Cultivate new friendships --Color your life --Find your balance --Follow love --Remember romance --Celebrate your place in the world --Discontinue old patterns --Cut and trim --Continue to redesign --Embrace your success --Find the silver lining --Lean on your sisters --Notice the magical moments.
Search for related items by subject
Available copies
- 6 of 6 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | 155.333 BAE (Text) | 36015000081410 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | 155.333 BAE (Text) | 36015001219498 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
