Recently, whimsy has become a more popular trend on Tiktok and Instagram. The Google definition for whimsy is playfully quaint or fanciful behavior. Whimsy makes ordinary objects and everyday tasks more playful. Here are some ways you can implement whimsy into your life!
- Turning the ordinary magical
Throughout our lives, our imagination tends to fade, and we don’t think about things the way we did as kids. Making things magical and utilizing your imagination is incredibly important to adding whimsy to everyday life. Some examples of turning the ordinary magical are dancing in the rain, naming your plants, and stargazing. Just stopping to appreciate things every once and awhile can add a lot of joy to your life.
2. Getting whimsical when it comes to food
Romanticizing my meals has made me feel way more motivated to eat nutritious foods consistently. Some examples of making your meals whimsical are making pancakes into cute shapes, using colorful plates or tupperware.
3. Walking more
Taking the long way home can be a great way to take a moment to appreciate everything around you. Life can be so busy, sometimes you need to stop and literally smell the flowers. When I am walking, not distracted by operating a vehicle, I gain so much perspective and notice tiny details. Sometimes turning down a road you’ve never been down before.
4. Take an everything shower
Taking everything showers can enhance your showering experience to a new level. Put on a hair mask, light a candle (not close to the shower curtain), and give yourself the total at home spa experience that you deserve.
5. Thrifted treasures
Aren’t you tired of the growing prices of home decor? You might as well take out a mortgage if you’re going to buy things brand new. Thrifting is a great and affordable option. You can find unique pieces that have so much more character than something from Ikea or Amazon. Adding a patterned lampshade, teacups or mugs, or any other treasure from the thrift can add a pop to any home.
