Classic Christmas Songs to Add to Your Playlist
Christmas is fast approaching and will soon be knocking at our doors. As well as the mayhem and chaos that usually ensues in December with last minute present buying and…
A Whimsical Christmas Gift Guide 2024
I know, I know... it's not even December yet. But, at the time of writing this, the John Lewis advert has just dropped and, in my humble opinion, you can…
The Best Christmas Movies to Watch
'Tis the season... well, it's almost the season. Eggnog lattes are out, Christmas parties are on the horizon and decorations around cities and towns are going up. So, if you're…
What is Samhain? Traditions, Meanings and Rituals
As we near Halloween, depending on where you are in the world, you'll no doubt soon be seeing carved pumpkins outside doors and glowing devilishly in windows, Jack-o-Lantern's all about…
Afternoon Tea in London: The English Rose Café
When my friend (and occasional photographer and contributing writer to Whimsical Whatever, and who incidentally took most of the pictures featured in this post), Viv, invited me to join her…
The Best Books To Read This Autumn
With longer nights and wetter days (especially in the UK), autumn is a perfect time to finally pick up and brush off the thin layer of dust that's settled on…