About this item
Hello, grown-ups of all ages! Eclectic, bite-sized bursts of advice meet quirky illustrations in this playful guide to feeling like the grown-up we all wanted to be as a kid. From thoughts on the best way to open a champagne bottle to a short list of the kitchen tools you actually need, these tips and tricks reveal secrets that are attainable, not intimidating. Anyone can make a life upgrade using these insights alongside the traits they already have - their wits, creativity, and enthusiasm. This engaging guide is the perfect gift for recent grads, first-apartment dwellers, and anyone who's ready to grow up, one step at a time.
About the Author
Bridget Watson Payne is a writer, art book editor, blogger, speaker, and maker of pictures. With over a dozen years of experience in publishing, she has collaborated with hundreds of authors and artists to make their book ideas a beautiful reality. She has taught at Makeshift Society and the ICON Illustration Conference; spoken and reviewed portfolios at Photo Alliance, CCA, ARLIS, the California Writer's Club, APA SF, RayKo Photo Center, and PhotoNOLA; and has been featured in Photo District News, Publisher's Weekly, and Closer magazine, among others. Bridget is the author of the books This is Happening: Life Through the Lens of Instagram, New York Jackie, How Art Can Make You Happy, and The Secret Art of Being a Grown-Up. She lives in San Francisco.
