solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book; especially those books that you have on the shelf and have been meaning to read for awhile.
chapter two of robert hughes' american visions, the epic history of art in america, ends with the introduction of well crafted, ornate furniture beyond that of the puritan or shaker utilitarian style. ornate in that the works of chippendale as described by the author as exuberant and with finesse. also, john smibert was the first european trained painter to make his home in america. his style of painting portraits influenced an entire generation of american born artists.
what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project.
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Friday, August 29, 2014
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
whimsical wednesday
it's grandchildren's choice for whimsical wednesday! my grandchildren that is. if you have grandchildren, do something they would like to do. no grandchildren, do it with kids. no kids available do it with friends. no friends available do something on a whim by yourself! we'll see what the day brings!
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
trivia tuesday
trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share trivia. we have categories:
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! unusual experiences.
*YOU DID NOT! experiences shared with others and they don't believe you.
*what's in a name? a person's surname matches their profession.
*i read somewhere.... neat stuff read.
*internet fun. neat stuff from the internet.
*general trivia.
*your category. create a trivia category for trivia tuesday!
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! unusual experiences.
*YOU DID NOT! experiences shared with others and they don't believe you.
*what's in a name? a person's surname matches their profession.
*i read somewhere.... neat stuff read.
*internet fun. neat stuff from the internet.
*general trivia.
*your category. create a trivia category for trivia tuesday!
Monday, August 25, 2014
get ready.....
it's grandchildren for whimsical wednesday! mine are here for their summer visit. they are going to surprise me as to what our whimsical activity will be come wednesday. if you have grandchildren, indulge them. if no grandchildren, have fun with your kids. if you don't have kids get together with siblings or friends. no siblings or friends available? play by yourself! do something on a whim!
moments monday
moments monday at the whimsey project. our day to reflect and/or connect.
*reflect by writing in a journal. i have a personal journal, a themed journal (farm) and a memory book in which i record random memories. also i have a notable notebook. it's for fun and interesting stuff i come across as well as ideas.
*connect by writing, calling, visiting, sending cards or any other way that works best for the persons involved.
*memorabilia: organize your memories. put them in a box or a scrapbook. create with them. if you are finished with them, throw them away!
how will you reflect and/or connect this moments monday?
*reflect by writing in a journal. i have a personal journal, a themed journal (farm) and a memory book in which i record random memories. also i have a notable notebook. it's for fun and interesting stuff i come across as well as ideas.
*connect by writing, calling, visiting, sending cards or any other way that works best for the persons involved.
*memorabilia: organize your memories. put them in a box or a scrapbook. create with them. if you are finished with them, throw them away!
how will you reflect and/or connect this moments monday?
Sunday, August 24, 2014
solitude sunday
solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book. any book will do but those that have been waiting to be read for a long time especially.
at the rate i'm going i'll be reading robert hughes' american visions, the epic history of art in america, for the rest of the year! currently i am reading about early american architecture. early mansions, plantations houses and such were build using plan books with designs from famous british/european architects. pick a design from a book or parts of designs for several plans and there's a house! not unlike modern times.
what are you reading? share your book with us at the whimsey project.
at the rate i'm going i'll be reading robert hughes' american visions, the epic history of art in america, for the rest of the year! currently i am reading about early american architecture. early mansions, plantations houses and such were build using plan books with designs from famous british/european architects. pick a design from a book or parts of designs for several plans and there's a house! not unlike modern times.
what are you reading? share your book with us at the whimsey project.
Friday, August 22, 2014
Thursday, August 21, 2014
thoughtful thursday
anonymous:
not all desires, hopes and dreams are fulfilled. rejoice and be grateful when they are.
not all desires, hopes and dreams are fulfilled. rejoice and be grateful when they are.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
whimsical wednesday
it's UFOs for whimsical wednesday! look through old magazines. cut out pictures of items. then cut out parts of the items. leave them as is or pair with other pictures to create the UFOs. ask others what they think the items are/were. create art with the UFOs or greeting cards or just throw them away when you are finished with them. it's also national eat dessert first day. you can make UFOs and eat dessert first or do one or the other activity. oh, the whimsical choices this whimsical wednesday!
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
trivia tuesday
trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share trivia. we have categories:
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! unusual experiences.
*YOU DID NOT! experiences shared with others that they don't believe.
*what's in a name? a person's surname matches their profession.
*i read somewhere.... neat stuff read.
*internet fun. neat stuff on the internet.
*general trivia.
*your category! create a trivia category for trivia tuesday at the whimsey project!
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! unusual experiences.
*YOU DID NOT! experiences shared with others that they don't believe.
*what's in a name? a person's surname matches their profession.
*i read somewhere.... neat stuff read.
*internet fun. neat stuff on the internet.
*general trivia.
*your category! create a trivia category for trivia tuesday at the whimsey project!
Monday, August 18, 2014
get ready.....
get ready for whimsical wednesday! we are creating UFOs! look in magazines for pictures of common items. cut them out in such a way that it's difficult to discern what it is. then the fun begins. more details on wednesday! it's also national eat dessert first day! so if you are so inclined, eat dessert first!
moments monday
moments monday at the whimsey project. our day to reflect and/or connect.
*reflect: write in a journal, any journal. i have a personal journal, a themed journal about the farm, a memory notebook. also a notable notebook in which to record facts, ideas, quotes and such.
*connect: get together with someone, call, write, send a card, however you wish to connect with others.
*memorabilia: get your memorabilia rounded up! put it in a box, a scrapbook, just enjoy looking at it or, if you are finished with it, throw it away!
*reflect: write in a journal, any journal. i have a personal journal, a themed journal about the farm, a memory notebook. also a notable notebook in which to record facts, ideas, quotes and such.
*connect: get together with someone, call, write, send a card, however you wish to connect with others.
*memorabilia: get your memorabilia rounded up! put it in a box, a scrapbook, just enjoy looking at it or, if you are finished with it, throw it away!
Sunday, August 17, 2014
solitude sunday
solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book. read any book but especially those that have been resting on the bookshelf for a long time, waiting to be read.
i continue to delve into american visions, the epic history of art in america, by robert hughes. currently i am reading about the puritan influence on art in the early beginnings of english settlements in the new world. one fact that makes sense: as art historians have looked back, they have thought puritan art was stark, without embellishment. what they were looking at, with so much time passed, was that the paint used to brightly color and the decorations in paint had been lost!
what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project.
i continue to delve into american visions, the epic history of art in america, by robert hughes. currently i am reading about the puritan influence on art in the early beginnings of english settlements in the new world. one fact that makes sense: as art historians have looked back, they have thought puritan art was stark, without embellishment. what they were looking at, with so much time passed, was that the paint used to brightly color and the decorations in paint had been lost!
what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project.
Friday, August 15, 2014
Thursday, August 14, 2014
thoughtful thursday
libby glover:
there are two types of people in the world: those who love silverado and those who don't count.
there are two types of people in the world: those who love silverado and those who don't count.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
whimsical wednesday
it's national left-handed day, so informs us by reader craftin with suz! she suggested it as our whimsical wednesday activity and a good suggestion it is! we'll be doing left-handed day with a twist. if you are left handed, use your right hand throughout the day. if you are right handed, use your left hand throughout the day. tell us about your (mis)adventures in being opposite handed!
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
trivia tuesday
trivia tuesday at the whimsey project! our day to share trivia. we have categories:
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! unique experiences.
*YOU DID NOT! experiences shared with others and they don't believe you.
*what's in a name? a person's profession matches their surname.
*i read somewhere.... neat stuff read.
*internet fun. neat stuff from the internet.
*general trivia.
*your category. create a category for trivia tuesday!
*NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! unique experiences.
*YOU DID NOT! experiences shared with others and they don't believe you.
*what's in a name? a person's profession matches their surname.
*i read somewhere.... neat stuff read.
*internet fun. neat stuff from the internet.
*general trivia.
*your category. create a category for trivia tuesday!
Monday, August 11, 2014
get ready.....
our whimsey project reader, craftin wiith suz, suggested we celebrate national left handed day, which is whimsical wednesday. that's a great suggestion so we shall! for whimsical wednesday, we'll celebrate with a twist. if you are left handed, use your right hand to do stuff. if you are right handed, use your left hand to do stuff.
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