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The Art of Whimsy | Restrained Whimsy Stories make the gift

The Art of Whimsy | Restrained Whimsy Stories make the gift

Restrained whimsy means something different to different people.  To some of us, it is a classic black bag paired with a leopard print suit, and a brilliant blue heel. For others it's a candles scent summoning Grandpa's baseball mitt.  For me, though some might be surprised, it is finding an animated piece for our home which guests will randomly discover when they are there. That is some…
It's About Them| Restrained Whimsy Rules of Gifting

It's About Them| Restrained Whimsy Rules of Gifting

Blank.In the time it took to walk from my car to the store, my mind went blank. I went from having incredible birthday gift ideas of fragrant candles, inspiring books, and chic jewelry to … nothing as I stood staring at it all. Thoughts raced through my mind, “This will be easy!…Is that really what you are thinking cuz’, I thought you were good at this?…You have great taste, just choose!…is that r…