FRIDAY FAVES
· whimsical weekly favorites collages ·
Flatscreen Favorites
· TV shows for lazy summer days ·
I know summer is for swimming, sunning and sweating outside, but sometimes I need a quiet hour to lose myself in a good TV show. The non-stop summer activities often leave me exhausted and in need of some mindless relaxation. The other day I was sitting with some friends at the beach discussing tv binging…
Eye Elixirs
· Favorite eye creams and serums ·
I will forever be searching for that magic elixir that will eliminate my dark under eye circles. To that end, I have tried quite a few products and consulted more than a few professionals. Most of the eye creams and serums that I like best have a few ingredients in common: collagen, niacinamide, and retinol….
Sunshine Styles
· Everything YELLOW for summer ·
Curse you Victoria Beckham! While working on a blog post for leopard dresses (you knew I would eventually), I came across the above look (sigh). Even at 50% off, it is more than I am willing to pay for a skirt. Why do I like it so much? Obviously because of the perfect leopard print,…
Easy Eats
· No boil, baked Mac & Cheese ·
Looking for something yummy to take to a July 4th picnic? Baked mac and cheese will do the trick. This Easy Eats recipe could not be any simpler. It’s great when you want to fake having spent hours in the kitchen toiling over a stove to create the perfect hot dish. Basically, my life story….
Happy Hostess
· Gifts for the summertime host ·
July 4th is just around the corner and that means we all will be celebrating in some manner. Maybe you will be visiting friends at their beach house, or going to a neighbor’s for a bbq? Either way, you will need an appropriate hostess gift to bring along. A bottle of wine is always a…
Retro Rainbows
· Rainbow striped apparel for summer ·
In honor of Pride Day, a post featuring rainbow pieces! I was digging through some old photos the other day, looking for a mother-daughter picture for my Mother’s Day post. I came across a photo of me and my best friend from grade school, Meg, and we were fully decked out in our gym shorts…
Book Blast 14
· My selections for our next book club ·
Every once in a while it’s my turn to suggest books for our neighborhood book club to read. I love hunting for that next great title, digging around on Goodreads and reading Amazon reviews. Typically we choose new releases that are appealing across the many preferred tastes in the group. I made sure to include a…
Meet Me
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.