As we head into this holiday weekend, I think we are all prepared to celebrate in an unfamiliar way. No large gatherings to view fireworks, no crowded back yard bbq parties, and probably no packed beaches either. What will remain the same is festive eating and drinking! And when it comes to food and beverage,…
This past week here in coastal Connecticut has been brutal! We have had over seven days in a row of sunny, hot, and humid weather, with no relief in sight. When it is so sticky outside the last thing I want to do is pile on the many layers of skincare, not to mention the…
Each spring I look forward to rounding up my stack of books for the summer. Usually, I have a few titles that I save to read on the beach and this year I have some goodies. What makes a good beach read? In my opinion, it needs to be light enough to take frequent breaks, but…
For me, the months spent at home during our “quarantine” were filled with a lot of home projects and self-care routines. I tried to balance the “cleaning out” undertakings with the skincare and new product “research” activities. To accomplish most of these tasks I turned to the one place where I could purchase the necessary…
Happy Friday followers! Here is another wrap-up of this week’s favorite items, either current blog features or items that I am lusting after. To shop these five or past posts, just click on the images below or go to “Five Faves” in the Shop section of the menu bar. Have fun checking out my five…
Lately, I have been spending a lot of time outdoors, trying to absorb some vitamin D after these months stuck at home. As I sit on my patio and sunporch, trying to read, my mind keeps wandering, thinking about what these outdoor spaces need to liven them up a bit. I love the look of…
Lately, I have been noticing tie-dye fashions are everywhere. I even saw a lot of backyard tie-dying on social media over the past few months. From high fashion houses like Prada and Versace to affordable options from Madewell and Amazon, tie-dye is making a comeback. I resisted this trend for so long, but have slowly…
I have a confession to make: I have an unhealthy obsession with lip & cheek products, specifically, the cream stick versions. Some brands call them multi-sticks, some are lip and cheek tints, but they are all the same to me. Thankfully, the Sephora spring VIB sale is over and I can stop adding items to…
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Welcome to Whit & Whimsy- a lifestyle space I created to share my favorite books, beauty buys, fashion, and more. I post about trusted products I love, items I lust after, and treasures I give as gifts. Expect to hear about the latest thriller read, maxi dress, simple meal, and best new mascara-- and there will always be a touch of leopard print, and a monogram or two. I hope to connect with readers by offering inspiration and suggestions through content that is classic, chic, shoppable, and a bit whimsical.
