Since I was a little girl, my heart has been inspired by the enchantment found within storybook pages. The unfailing optimism & strength of beloved heroines, magical adventures embarked upon, and beautiful lessons learned are just a few distinguishing qualities of storybooks – pieces of inspiration that have the ability to make life a little brighter. Even more, these enchanting stories are often laced with bits of whimsy.

From a mad tea party to a secret garden filled with blooming life, there are countless whimsical stories in which we can draw inspiration from – inspiration to make moments more beautiful, magical, and simply extraordinary. Not only is incorporating whimsy into everyday life fun, but it is much simpler than you may believe! Today I’m sharing my favorite ways to incorporate whimsical style in your life 💕

8 Ways to Incorporate Whimsical Style in Your Life

1. Florals

You don’t have to have a blooming garden to experience the beauty that flowers can bring! Sometimes it is as simple as incorporating items that are reminiscent of flower gardens. This could mean wearing a floral printed piece of clothing or writing your to-do list on a floral notepad.

Shabby Chic Bedding | Floral Mug | London in Boom Book | Floral Notebooks

2. Books

Collecting your favorite stories is a wonderful way to keep inspiration nearby and add a dash of whimsy to your bookshelf! I love collecting beautifully illustrated editions of beloved books, especially classics and fairy tales!

Little Women | A Little Princess | Heidi | Anne of Green Gables

3. Send a Letter

Celebrate the timelessness of snail mail by sending a surprise letter to a dear friend. Choosing a charming card and including confetti in the envelope are simple ways to add a dash of magic to this special tradition!

Floral Card Set | Floral Stationery | With Love Wax Seal | Floral Ballpoint Pen Set

4. Tea Cups

I’m not certain that anything says whimsical style quite like tea cups! Sipping your favorite beverage from a tea cup has a way of making simple, everyday moments feel like a celebration.

Old Country Roses Tea Cup | Blue Polka Dot Tea Cup | Butterfly Tea Cup | Pink Polka Dot Tea Cup

5. Fresh Air

Head outside to get some fresh air and see what pieces of whimsy you may come across. Maybe you’ll find flowers growing through sidewalk cracks, chalk illustrations on your neighbor’s driveway, or clouds shaped like hearts 💕

6. Write it Down

Keep a journal filled with sayings that stir the whimsy in your soul. One of my favorites is “You must not ever stop being whimsical. And you must not, ever, give anyone else the responsibility for your life.” – Mary Oliver.

Pastel Floral Journal | Striped Quote Journal | Black Floral Journal | Pink Quote Journal

7. Create an Inspiration Board

Collect your favorite fairy tale-like photos and create an inspiration board to display in your space! See my post: How to Make a Dreamy Inspiration Board

Large Pin Board | Floral Push Pins | 4-Set Cork Boards | Floral Tape

8. Treasure Hunt

Antique/thrift stores are the perfect places to discover whimsical treasures – a vintage picture frame, costume jewelry, and black & white photographs are just a few of the keepsakes to be found!

How do you make life more whimsical? I would love to hear in the comments below!