Cheers to a happy, and hopefully a healthy 2021! Throughout the past nine months of social distancing and quarantine, I have found myself more than just frustrated and bored but surprisingly grateful for most of what drove me crazy while stuck in my house: my family, my health, and my supportive community. I am also…
January is right around the corner, and with it comes the post-Christmas blues, cold snowy days, and probably more time at home. In anticipation of being stuck in our house, I stocked up on some non-screen games. When it comes to board games our family has a few favorites: Catan (when we have a few…
Tis the season to wrap gifts, so I like to listen to podcasts as I go. In addition to enjoying my weekly Crime Junkies episodes, I have increased my library to include some new favorites. Some are short and sweet and can be listened to while running errands in the car or going on a…
Over the past few months, I have mastered the chocolate chip cookie. My daughter and I have tried no less than five recipes and now have our favorite, which we have perfected. Now that the holidays are here, I defer to my childhood friend Meg, who has taken the decorated Christmas cookie to a new…
My last gift guide for 2020, the subscription box. An excellent gift to celebrate someone’s passions! For my father’s birthday this summer I gave him a subscription to the Pistachio of the Month Club. He loves pistachios, so I thought this would be the best gift for the man who has everything he needs (he…
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 (these are all on my Christmas list!). To shop these five items just click on the images below or go to the Shop section of the blog menu bar. Have fun checking…
I love dressing up for a good holiday cocktail party, Christmas coffee, or even the white elephant swap at my book club. But we all know that this year will be unlike any other when it comes to holiday fashions. Some of us will stay comfy in our cozy sweats, and some may even wear…
I know the last thing on your mind right now may be a white sundress or a beach cover-up– but I suggest you reconsider! After scrolling through the latest Net-a-Porter sale (designer duds discounted up to 60%), I have found some items that are worth checking out. Of course, I also came across a few…
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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.
