Keep Calm and Carry On, still!

A sneak peek before the new colors hit Whimsy in a day or two...our beloved "Keep Calm and Carry On" screenprints. A lovely seafoam poses here with the coolest glass watering can I just purchased from Whimsy in Gale's space to add to my watering can collection. Also you will find a lucious lavender color amongst all the standard faves.

When Life Gives You Lemons...

Make a centerpiece!

When Jon asked us if any of us wanted some organic lemons from a friend's orchard, I answered quickly. I envisioned them on our kitchen table, taking the place of the flowers, for a change.

I say "Yummy"!

Whimsy on 7th new windows and vintage treasures!

Welcome to Whimsy ! Please sign our guest book so we can put you on our email mailing list!

A new shipment of nautical pillows in our seaside area!



Discover some amazing vintage treasures in Gale's appealing room !

More nautical hand hooked pillows under the vintage aluminum umbrella

with an underside in lovely blue roses!

Vintage Folk Art sewing roosters! These will hold spools of thread...

Anne always creates magic in her space!

An inviting solution for a desk.

My favorite find in whimsy are these 1950's floral COCKTAIL Holders!

Inside view of the nautical baby window

A clothesline of vintage nautical baby rompers ! Check out the vintage wicker baby crib!

Red, White, and Blue for the 4th of July. So much has already sold out of this window!

Inspirational Nursery Visits

Okay, I found more tranquil buddhas at Island View Nursery in Carpinteria !

Does it get more beautiful than this ?

Lovely gardens at Seaside Nursery in Carpinteria

Whimsy Tote Bags !

Perfect size for a light load at the grocery store or farmers market or the gym or beach.

$20 for our original design. Mention this post and we we'll take off 2 dollars!

A great green helper!

Vintage Father's Day Ideas at Whimsy Antiques

Is Dad an ocean lover?

Check out this working Owl Radio !


Beer and a couch for your hard working papa?

Surprise Dad with some antique hickory shaft golf clubs!

Whimsy is ready to help you find the perfect match

For the most colorful Dad--vintage stamp bin

Antique wooden cogs will fascinate Dad

For the scientific Dad, an acupuncture model

For the good soldier Dad


If you haven't seen it here, come on in, the fortune teller will assist you!

Whimsy visits Renee and Gordon Werner's Magical Abode

Who knew that a delivery to a Whimsy client could be so magical? As you scroll through the photos, you will see the amazing property that the Werner's have created near Butterfly Beach in Montecito, California. We appreciate Renee allowing us to capture her creativity and sharing with the world via our Whimsy Antiques blog....

We started the shoot with the most delicious ice tea that Renee prepared in her stunning kitchen. Although I have never been to France, I felt like I was right in Paris! Renee and Gordon lived in Paris for a while and have their home and garden filled with french antiques.

Her recipe was from New Orleans, where Renee also has a home, and lived there for over 30 years.

I was pleased to see a stool the Werner's purchased from Whimsy fitting in so nicely!

Yes, that is a trumpet vine trunk that is alive and well in the kitchen with a hole in their wall leading outside to their gardens.

Every direction I looked, there was a photo waiting to be taken. Renee has a natural gift and her keen artistic eye is evident both inside and outdoors where her talents are bountiful.

A term Renee has coined is "Less than perfect" and it's meaning is found in an elegant room, with tattered antique leather bound books. Books not in pristine condition, yet the visual appeal is amazing and "less than perfect". Rachel Ashwell is known for "Shabby Chic"; Renee Werner is the queen of "Less than Perfect". (This term is officially copyrighted 5/2009)

Wisteria from the garden highlights a breathtaking still life of antiques.

An antique painter's easel from Whimsy Antiques finds a perfect place holding a vintage oil.

I loved the whimsical nature of this grouping! Of course I would !

Notice the artful placement of the silky fabric that mimics the folds of the woman's dress in the painting. Renee's "eye" never stops!

A lovely photo of Renee and Gordon placed in a "less than perfect" frame.

Antique leather bound books are art, themselves.

A collection of antique oils in one of the bedrooms. They work so well without frames.

Notice the birdbath as a bedside table? It is filled with lavendar!

One of my favorite still lifes in the home was this paint brush collection. Must be my BFA in Art education background...

The iron metal window fram was shipped from New Orleans, as were many architectural pieces within the home, including walls in the living room!

The outdoors is breathtaking, and Renee's gardening talents are inspiring.

Even in the outdoors, Renee's placement is impeccable.

Her magic is felt on every inch of her garden and home. She is a sweet and modest woman who has talents beyond words or photos can convey.

Thank you Renee, Gordon and Bittersweet !

Bittersweet, sleepily saying goodbye!