Latest news with #whimsy
The Sun
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Add enchanting touch of whimsy to your garden with £7 B&M buy that's an ornament by day & solar light by night
BARGAIN retailer B&M are selling an "enchanting" garden ornament for just £7. The garden gonk boasts a solar powered light and bright coloured hat, adding a dash of whimsy to any front garden. 1 With a bright yellow and black striped hat wearing gonk ornament is in limited supply so shoppers hoping to nab one better act fast. The price of the gonk has been slashed in a sale by a whopping 41 per cent. It was £12 but is now selling for a bargain £7. B&M say the garden gonk is the perfect way to: " Add a touch of whimsy to your garden." Adding: "This adorable Gonk with Solar Welcome Light. "This enchanting garden companion makes for a decorative garden ornament by day, and an inviting solar light by night." It comes in two designs, ladybird and bee, offering variety to shoppers hoping to buy one. The gonk can be bought in store with a handy online postcode checker pointing shoppers to their nearest shop. The bee design boasts a yellow and black striped hat while the ladybird design has a red and black spotted hat. Both hold a sign with the word "welcome" scrawled across it in bright red letters. Homebase is selling premium outdoor lanterns which don't require any plugs for under £30 - they're perfect for the summer nights The sign boasts six bright lights to add a dash of brightness to a dark garden. Solar power keeps the lights on without any need for wiring so the gonk is ready to go right out of the box. Measuring in at approximately 30 x 16 x 13cm the gonk is perfectly sized to sit among your plants without overshadowing them. The bargain ornament is subject to availability so shoppers will have to check if their local store has the item. A small bee can be seen on the hat of the bee design gronk adding an extra level of whimsy to the design. On the ladybird design, a small ladybird features on the gronk's hat. With its price slashed by nearly 50 per cent the gronk makes the perfect budget garden lighting buy for summer nights outside.
Vogue
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Christopher Esber Resort 2026 Collection
In a season brimming with 'reinvented classics,' Christopher Esber said he wanted to bring a little whimsy to his resort collection through draping and sculpting rather than just cutting fabric away. 'This collection is really about fantasy meets function,' the designer said in a Zoom interview from his studio in Sydney. 'In my mind, I kept playing back the idea of escaping, of desert horizons, sunbaked highways and bringing in more textiles and colors that speak to that landscape.' It's been almost 35 years since Thelma & Louise just kept on driving, but for Esber that feminist classic was top of mind. Did that mean he, too, would make a run for it? Definitely not, the designer said. 'I just really connected with that spirit of changing things up and forging your own way.' Part of the process was giving himself the freedom to revisit and refine things that perhaps aren't considered cool anymore, he said, like an aged stripe or a snip of lace encrusted unevenly on a yellow top or inserted on a green dress. The goal was to strike a balance between retro and contemporary aesthetics. An out-of-character garment, for example, can sometimes turn out to be a perfect fit. One can well imagine the mileage fans could get from some of these pieces, like a sporty coffee-colored bomber, a billowy trench with a patterned green lining, or tailored jeans spliced with suede. The designer smartly developed some ensembles that can be either attached as a complete silhouette or worn separately; in that vein, an asymmetrical chocolate top and grape-colored skirt looked strong. Esber has long married various materials in odd-couple ways; this season that included scalloping suede or jersey with lace; transposing python effects into exotic-looking prints and superfine knits; a silver coil on a dress or bag; or a necktie spooled into a halter top. The idea of shredded snakeskin appeared on a georgette dress intricately cut to show some flesh yet 'hit in all the right places,' the designer said. That was one of a few numbers that were definitely for those who dress like they've got nothing to hide. Not every experiment landed, but there were plenty of the kind of sexy, sinuous—and commercial—clothes here to keep Esber's base coming back for more, whether they are hitting the road for real or only in spirit.
The Sun
23-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Adorable £2.45 buy from Dunelm adds a ‘touch of woodland whimsy' to your garden & lasts all year round
A BUDGET buy can add a fun touch to your garden while also helping your plants thrive. Dunelm shoppers can now pick up this "adorable" item for cheaper than ever. This garden decor item proves to be both fun and functional for your plants. The Single Resin Hedgehog Pot Feet are now available for just £2.45, reduced from £3.50. According to the product description, these pot feet "bring both cuteness and functionality to your plant display". Described as "tiny, spiky friends", these buys are weatherproof and easy to clean. As well as adding personality to your space, these items will "elevate your pots for better airflow". They add over five centimetres of space between your plant pot and the ground. This is a crucial step for preventing waterlogging and root rot in your plants. By elevating your pots, you are allowing for better drainage of the soil. This prevents excess moisture from accumulating around the plant's roots. It helps to maintain healthy root systems and avoids the issues associated with overwatering. Watch the moment home owner walks over their new-build's lawn and shows how landscaping turned it into a water bed This can include everything from fungal diseases to nutrient deficiencies. "Whether indoors or outdoors, they'll add a touch of woodland whimsy to your décor," said the product description. And a £4 Home Bargains buy will also help to add a "whimsical touch" to your garden while lighting it up. And another Home Bargains buy will brighten up your space while making it look like something out of Bridgerton. Plus, a tree helps to add privacy to your garden and it's now cheaper than ever. Or you can add a fast-growing flower to cover eyesore walls and fences in your garden. Meanwhile, Amazon has a £14 privacy buy that is described as "perfect" for summer. Another privacy fence is also available from Amazon, for just £5. B&Q has an affordable privacy fence currently on sale, and you can put it up yourself. And a £10 B&M product adds inches to your fence, elevating your garden's privacy. You can also add a stylish touch to your privacy fence with another B&M buy.
Washington Post
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Marina is here to generate joy, during WorldPride and always
A few weeks ago, Marina Diamandis took to social media to make an all-caps plea to bring back things like whimsy, smiling in photos and dillydallying. 'MAKE THIS THE SUMMER OF CRINGE,' she wrote. 'MAKE THIS THE SUMMER OF GIVING A S---.' That mission statement reverberates throughout the forthcoming album 'Princess of Power' from the singer-songwriter, who performs mononymously as Marina. Across a trio of synth-powered pop anthems, Diamandis celebrates personal transformation, new love and female empowerment with her trademark wit and glam.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Grab This ‘Super Cute' Fruit-Shaped Bath Mat for 30% off During Anthropologie's Memorial Day Savings Event
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. If you're the type of person who loves to incorporate a bit of whimsy into their home decor, then you're going to love this bath mat from Anthropologie. It's shaped like a strawberry, crafted with natural cotton so it can be washed and used for years, and it's marked down 30 percent off during Anthropologie's Memorial Day Savings Event. More from SheKnows Exclusive: Disney Store Japan's Donald Duck Collection Is Coming to the U.S. - Plus, Plushie Bags Are Back! Today's Top Deals Joanna Gaines' New Hearth & Hand Spring Collection Dropped at Target & Prices Start at $3 Think Spring! Target Just Added Tons of Gorgeous New Patio Items Target Is Having a Can't-Miss Spring Sandal Sale for Circle Members The Tufted Icon Cotton Bath Mat comes in four adorable shapes — the strawberry, a lemon wedge, a grapefruit, and a ladybug — so there's something for every whimsy lover out there. It's made with natural cotton that can withstand being washed and dried, and according to those who have purchased one already, these bath mats are a definite win. Normally priced at just under $60, you can score one now for just over $40 during Anthropologie's sale. $41 $58 29% off Buy Now 'Great little rug,' one person wrote in their review. 'Bright, soft and great quality.' 'I purchased the grapefruit and lemon mats,' another Anthropologie shopper wrote. 'Both mats are soft and the perfect way to bring in a fun pop of color.' And someone else added, 'I love the whimsical ladybug! You can't go wrong with any of these designs!' Whether you are adding to a fruit-themed collection or adding a pop of fun into your fairly basic bathroom, these bath mats will do the trick! You can use them as is, or grab a non-slip rug liner and cut it to size to ensure the mat stays in place when you step out of the shower or bath. You could even use these rugs in front of the kitchen sink, in a mudroom, or as a soft place to put your feet as soon as you get out of bed in the morning. They're honestly too cute to keep hidden away in the bathroom! The Anthropologie Memorial Day Event will only last through the holiday weekend, so grab this bath mat and more of your favorite Anthropologie items while they're in stock and marked down. Anthro sales are few and far between, so take advantage of the savings while you can!More Top Deals from SheKnows Is Walmart+ Worth It? Giada De Laurentiis' Newest Cookbook Is Packed With Italian Super Food Recipes Stanley Tumblers Now Come With New Leakproof Lids & Customers Are Raving About Them Best of SheKnows 20 Best Cat-Approved Toys on Amazon to Treat Your Fur Baby — All Under $30 We Did the Research & These Are the Best Flower Delivery Services for Mother's Day 10 Affordable Lookalikes of the Clinique Black Honey Lipstick, According to TikTok
