Book Blast 22

· beach books for your next trip ·

Now that the holidays are in the rear view mirror we can look forward to warmer weather and to Spring Break! Just recently I booked our April trip to the beach. Hotel room (check), airplane tickets (check), beach book selections (check)! What makes for a relaxing vaca? Warm sunshine, chilled margaritas and a few captivating…

Sunday Sales

· the sale at Ulla Johnson ·

A love a good lazy Sunday, with nothing to do but some online shopping. This post is the first in a series I am calling “Shop Sunday Sales.” Every couple of Sunday mornings, I will highlight a super sale that I have stumbled upon. First up is one of my all-time favorite designers, Ulla Johnson….

Friday Five Faves

· blog favorites for Friday 2/14 ·

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…

Slouchy Sweaters

· oversized & chunky sweaters ·

Earlier this fall I fell in love with a Khaite sweater, called the Molly Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater. Molly was oversized, with a loose boxy shape, and deconstructed funnel neck. She was made of soft ribbed cashmere in the most creamy winter white. She was cool and elegant at the same time. She was perfect in every…

Product Profile: Tinted Lip Balms

· nourishing tinted balms for dry winter lips ·

As the winter cold weather continues, it can leave our skin and lips dry and chapped. I find myself slathering balm on my lips throughout the day hoping for some relief. Since lipgloss can be dehydrating I try and avoid using it while I combat the chap. So, I turn to a nourishing tinted lip…

Easy Eats

· spicy firecracker meatballs ·

The other night we tried this firecracker meatball recipe from Hello Fresh and it was a huge hit. Especially with me– the firecracker sauce was so good, I wanted to drink it. I’m serious. It’s sweet, spicy, creamy, and addicting! It’s a nice alternative to the Italian style with pasta and marinara. We served the…

Allure Awards

· Allure Magazine's Best of Beauty winners ·

Each year Allure Magazine editors go deep into the Beauty Closet to test, sample and rate every bottle, jar, tool, and tube. The end result? A comprehensive list of the year’s most amazing products and brands in every category: Hair, Skin Care, Makeup, and new this year- Clean. Each winner is awarded the coveted red…

Galentine Gifts

· Valentine goodies for your BFFs ·

My girlfriends and I used to get together for a holiday gift exchange every December. Each year as our mom schedules got busier and more hectic, the lunch would get pushed back further and further. Eventually, we decided to plan the lunch in February, when we were all available and excited to get together. This…

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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.

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