Michael Leunig

There can be many reasons to travel, but wandering into the world for no particular reason is a sublime madness, which in all its whimsy and pointlessness may depict the story of life - and indeed could be a useful model to keep in mind, seeing as so much of life's ambition comes unstuck or leads to nothing much at all.

Australian Cartoonist

J. Christopher Burch

I think shoppers are looking for newness and creativity. Look at C. Wonder, for instance. They're dancing in our stores. We don't believe in retail like retail was done in the past. We believe in disrupting the whole environment, offering them amazing value in an amazing package of fun, excitement and whimsy.

American Businessman

Bryan Batt

Be fun! I don't like homes or rooms that don't have a sense of humor or have some sense of whimsy or a personality. Your home should reflect who you are, and what you love. I would never have something in my home because it's the thing to have. I have to love it and it needs some connection to me.

American Actor

Adam Mansbach

Writing novels is largely about endurance and patience. I take a lot of breaks, hit walls, and go do something else while I think things through. But I do it every day, and I try to treat it as a job, something that is not dictated by whimsy or muses.

American Author

Blake Lively

I always like hair being a little messy because I think there's something appealing about the whimsy of putting on a gown with any hair or make-up - just stepping into it, and you're ready.

American Actress

James Veitch

Just remember: if ever you feel weighed down by the bureaucracy and often mundanity of modern life, don't fight the frustration. Let it be the catalyst for whimsy.

British Comedian

Jewel

Some of my favorite poets had a tremendous sense of whimsy, so it's a writing style I guess I admire.

American Musician

Kimberly Schlapman

My personal decorating style is cozy, romantic and a little rustic, with a sense of whimsy.

Judith Leiber

I have a good sense of humor. I think everything we do should have whimsy in it.

Hungarian Designer

Mary Wortley Montagu

English Writer

Whimsy suggests playful or quirky actions done on a moment's impulse, rather than pre-planned.

Spontaneous Nature

Actions or ideas described as whimsy are often impractical and meant for fun, not serious outcomes.

Impractical Fun

Whimsy often contains an element of humor or silliness that is subtle, not overtly funny.

Subtle Humor

Whimsies are unique decorative items that may not have practical use but bring personality to a space.

Unique Decor

Items of whimsy can express personal interests or a creative spirit, reflecting the owner's personality.

Creative Touch

In literature or art, whimsy involves creativity that breaks free from reality, often in a charming way.

Imaginative Works

Artistic whimsy can evoke a sense of wonder and childlike joy, with its imaginative and unconventional elements.

Emotional Effect

Works of whimsy may reflect cultural elements, incorporating folklore or regional humor in a fantastical way.

Cultural Influence

 This can be, understandably, confusing for many people who aren't familiar with the history of these ideas. And so I hope, with this short story about the electric vocabulary, you will be able to see through the accident and whimsy of this subject and can gain a clearer understanding

Electric Vocabulary

 This is the best example what my job was while I was in North Korea. I was interpreting reality, trying to decide what was real and what was not real. And I did that through photography. Through the content of photography, but also the composition, the humor, the whimsy.

A Rare Look Into the...

 And the only purpose that these legs can serve, outside the context of the film, is to provoke the senses and ignite the imagination. So whimsy matters. Today, I have over a dozen pair of prosthetic legs