whimsy

Making Lists as a Creative Practice

Ideas for list-making, artists to discover, and tips for staying afloat when fighting a sickness.

Mar 2 • Jenna O'Brien

A Few Things That Make Winter Feel Better

A dreamy color duo, thoughts on wintering, and a peek inside February's mail.

Feb 23 • Jenna O'Brien

The Magic of the Written Word

The remarkable story of starting over, the greeting cards that got me there, and a big announcement.

Feb 18 • Jenna O'Brien

A Nostalgic Guide to Valentine's Day Dining

As you are putting together Valentine's plans, have you considered using early 2000s magazine quizzes to inform your decision-making?

Feb 2 • Jenna O'Brien

Ideas for Making More Often

Lists of things to make with your hands this year, music to play while you create, a nostalgic printable conversation starter, and a fictional read.

Jan 20 • Jenna O'Brien

Annual Board Meeting

Welcome, stakeholders. We have much to discuss, Book of the Month novels to read, and some glitter gel pens to utilize.

Jan 12 • Jenna O'Brien

Things I Did That Made Last Year Better

A hodgepodge of things I made, discovered, used, purchased, felt, did, tried, and enjoyed.

Jan 6 • Jenna O'Brien

Becoming the Creative Director of Your Year

Ideas for a lifestyle of creativity in 2026

Dec 29, 2025 • Jenna O'Brien

How to Make a Magazine

Practical advice for pursuing big dreams.

Dec 17, 2025 • Jenna O'Brien

In the Mood for a Sentimental Holiday

Ideas for making and capturing memories this holiday, sentimental gifts for sentimental people, an illustrated search & find, and light fictional…

Dec 15, 2025 • Jenna O'Brien

How to Winter Well

A guide for staying abundantly cozy in the winter months including Book of the Month fiction picks, chocolate chip cookie recommendations, and an…

Dec 8, 2025 • Jenna O'Brien

Holiday Decorating, but Digitally

It's like a stocking stuffer for mobile and desktop magic!

Dec 6, 2025 • Jenna O'Brien

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