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The designer's new line showed a touch of whimsy.
a bit of decorative whimsy
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Maximalists embrace eclectic collections, lots of color and texture, and a sense of whimsy.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
There’s a lot of whimsy, but the cuteness is intertwined with tough stuff, too difficult to be saccharine.
—Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2024
The inspiration was luxury, but also a little bit of whimsy, a little bit of playfulness.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
For a bit of whimsy, the annual challenge is always based on the calendar year.
—Gretchen Rubin, TIME, 30 Dec. 2024
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
There’s a lot of whimsy, but the cuteness is intertwined with tough stuff, too difficult to be saccharine.
—Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2024
The inspiration was luxury, but also a little bit of whimsy, a little bit of playfulness.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
For a bit of whimsy, the annual challenge is always based on the calendar year.
—Gretchen Rubin, TIME, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Whimsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whimsy. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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