Whimsies Incognito

Summer breezes by

2011-08-18T16:15:00.000-04:00

Here we are, most of the way through August. This year is just flying by. As autumn approaches we really shift gears around here. Having a shop next door to Sleepy Hollow means that we get lots of requests for Headless Horseman stuff. There are a few things around the area, but we never found anything that really impressed us. Either it was too simple or too cutesy for our taste. We wanted something local folks would like as well as visitors. This is the first thing in a while we have liked. These prints are hand silk-screened on matte card stock, signed and numbered, and limited to 120 pieces. They measure 14'' by 22'' and costs $22 dollars. We sell them unframed so you can personalize them as you see fit. If you want it framed locally Heritage Frames on Main Street here in Tarrytown is offering a 20% discount on the framing you pick for this print. We encourage you to come by soon. The expectation is that we will be sold out by Halloween. If they are as popular as we expect we will look into having T-shirts done next. Come by and have a look. We would love to hear what you think!

Springtime and New Jewelry

2011-04-08T12:25:00.001-04:00

The daffodils are blooming, the birds are singing, and the new jewelry orders are coming in the door. As we shed our coats and sweaters, there is a little more skin to show off. Back in February we went to our favorite trade show and ordered some amazing handmade sparkle for you to wear.

Being in business for 22 years has given us the opportunity to work with so many artists. Over the years some have come and gone, others have left and come back. And because we are always on the prowl for something new we are finding goodies in all kinds of places.

As the trees leaf out and the weather gets warmer I'm sure all of you will come out of hibernation and we'll see you around town. There are lots of new gifts coming in over the season. By Mother's Day (May 8th) we will be flush with pretty things.

Afternoon Tea to Celebrate Coming of Spring!

2011-03-08T17:29:00.002-05:00

"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."—Henry James

We are offering a Whimsies version of "High Tea" on Saturday, March 19th and Sunday, March 20th. Our sessions will be from 2–4 in the afternoon; a brief history followed by a three-course service of savories/scones/pastries paired with a variety of teas. Our high tea will also offer a bone china teacup with the price of admission. I have been collecting for over 30 years . . . Our own resident Brit will lead us on this cultural journey.

Where: Whimsies Incognito/Junior League Building, 2nd Floor

When: Saturday, March 19 2–4pm & Sunday, March 20 2–4pm

Price: $35 per person

Please RSVP by phone (914-631-3355) or e-mail (whimsiesincognito@gmail.com). We can't wait to see you!

Queen of Everything

2011-02-18T14:18:00.000-05:00

Whimsies may not be the queen of everything, but we try. This weekend we are going to our FAVORITE wholesale show. It's called The Buyers Market of American Craft in Philadelphia. On this shopping trip we get to meet artists who just do small-run work. These are the people who you only can find in a small shop, not a big box retailer. (Not to toot our own horn or anything) Beautiful glass, pottery, jewelry, wall art, and weavings just to mention a few of the goodies we get to shop for. We have many artists that have been with us for years but we are always in the market for new ones. There is nothing like seeing new work in person. Catalogs will never do them justice. While we are busy shopping, the store will be closed on Sunday, February 20th. Hope you don't miss us too much but we will make sure you see all the new goodies when you come back in.
Have a great weekend!

Valentine's Day 2011!

2011-02-12T19:56:00.000-05:00

Whimsies WILL be open this Monday, February 14th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in honor of Valentine's Day!

To help our last-minute Valentine's Day shoppers, here is a brief summary of all the suggestions for V-Day Gifts featured on our facebook page. Don't know about our facebook page? Click here to like us on facebook!

♥ Stained glass hearts by Summer Glass
♥ Multimedia wall art by Papaya!
♥ Cookbooks (all sorts): featured—My Sweet Mexico by Fany Gerson
♥ Bath and body (all sorts): featured—Chakra Foot and Bath Salts
♥ Sterling and cord heart necklace by Everyday Artifact
♥ Tactile Poetry by Leafcutter Designs
♥ Birdcage plate by Lollipop Pottery

Stop by and see us soon... we're full of helpful suggestions if you're stumped!

Holiday Open House

2010-11-15T11:32:00.000-05:00

It's that time of the year again. Time for our annual Holiday Open House! Boxes and boxes of beautiful goodies from our artists have been unpacked and the giant roll of holiday gift wrap is at the ready. The party is this Saturday and Sunday with a preview on Friday night on 3rd Friday. Refreshments will be served while you shop and check off those gifts from your holiday list. It is a perfect way to ease into the holidays.

Another way to celebrate the season is to give to a good charity. Have you ever wished all your gifts could be wrapped by Whimsies? Well, here is your chance. To help us raise money for a group that has touched our hearts, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, we are wrapping to raise money. Come with your gifts Sunday, December 5th and 12th from 1pm to 4pm or Thursday, December 9th from 6pm to 9pm. Prices will vary depending on the size of the item and while you wait you can visit with a few of the trainees. Don't make us beg! Help us raise funds for these amazing dogs.

October Third Friday

2010-10-11T15:59:00.000-04:00

Third Friday has crept up on us yet again...

This Friday, October 15th, we will be offering our 10% discount on everything in the store... but wait, there's more!

If you come in costume, you will get an additional 10% off!

Hilary will also be doing tarot readings, so be sure to stop by for some spooky fun.

We have plenty of Halloween gourds in stock, but for who knows how long?

We will be in costume... will YOU?

End of Summer Sale

2010-09-09T15:34:00.000-04:00

It happens every year. The time comes for summer to cool into autumn. As the days grow a little shorter, we start to think ahead to the bustle of the holidays. Don't worry — we aren't stringing lights in the front window yet. We just need to make some room for new arrivals. So we're having a sale!

Women's summer accessories: 50% off
Picnic baskets and picnic mats: 30% off
Bottle-cap belts: 50% off
Erin Smith wall art: 30% off
All Blue Q recycled bags: 30% off
... and a few surprises you'll have to come in and see for yourself.

As an added bonus, you can get 20% off any non-sale items in the store if you print out this post or use the phrase "I have a paperless coupon". This sale only lasts until September 19th, so hurry in for the best selection.

Sailing Into Summer

2010-06-18T09:59:00.000-04:00

The Hudson River is a huge part of our local identity. From Whimsies, we can see the sailboats drifting up and down the river from spring through fall. It is so relaxing. We are so inspired by them that we wanted to decorate our front window with sailboats. There is a great pattern online that made it easy. Thanks to a little help from our friends we were able to make them using scraps, recycling, and leftovers.

We really had a great time putting them together. We wanted to make all our hard work pay off so we decided to raffle off the boats as a fundraiser for The Neighborhood House in Tarrytown. The Neighborhood House is a wonderful organization that organizes senior programs and activities. They also "encourage meaningful social interactions and connections across ethnic, intergenerational, and economic lines". The tickets are $5 each and the drawing will be held next 3rd Friday on July 16th at our shop (though you don't need to be present for the drawing to win!).

Please stop by to take a look at the boats and pick up a ticket or two. Each winner will get to pick the boat of their choice, first come, first serve. If you're here at drawing time you can take your boat home right away.

The Key to Everything

2010-04-30T16:42:00.000-04:00

Skeleton keys are a classic symbol of discovery. The Romans used them as a symbol of Janus, the god of doorways. He kept unwanted energy out of the home. These beautiful key designs from Sparrow are a happy addition to our very particular selection of handmade jewelry. You can get just a key to add to an existing necklace, or add a leather string to hang it from. Lots of words are available to inspire you. The metal used is pewter, with one of two finishes: silver or antique brass. The sizes vary, and you can easily mix words together. This just might be the graduation or Mother's Day gift you're looking for.

Annual Spring Sale!

2010-03-14T16:46:00.000-04:00

It's that time again: springtime!

We love spring, and one way we celebrate is to have our Annual Spring Sale. To make room for all the pretty new things we have on order, we need to do a little spring cleaning. Items will be marked with colored dots throughout the store, and each color matches a percentage discount. Sale items will be discounted from 20% to 50% off the original price. A great mix of goodies will be discounted, including winter accessories, pottery, jewelry, glass, and more.

The sale starts on Tuesday, March 16th. By coincidence, this is also our one-year anniversary in the new space! After 20 years on Main Street, we moved to 35 S. Broadway one year ago, and we are loving the new space. There are still a few of you that haven't had a chance to check out the new digs, and now would be the perfect time. Stop in early for the best selection.

Many of you are on our snail-mail list and have gotten a postcard in the last week. If you would like to go paperless, just let us know when you come in or e-mail us at whimsiesincognito[at]gmail[dot]com to update your information. Whether you are on our e-mail or snail-mail list, you will receive an additional discount on a sale item, so sign up now! For up-to-the-minute info on our shenanigans you can become a fan of Whimsies on Facebook.

Please remember that we require either cash or check for purchase of sale items. Our free and fabulous gift wrap is available only for regularly priced items. A small fee is charged for gift-wrapping sale items.

Always nice to see you!

Happy Valentine's Day!

2010-02-08T11:28:00.000-05:00

Yes, that's right. Valentine's Day is this Sunday. You still have plenty of time to come by and find something special for that someone special. Beautiful new jewelry, brilliant pottery, and fabulous handbags and man-bags await your perusal. The new handmade soaps smell and feel luxurious. For a little something sweet we have chocolate lips and chocolate bars. Have we whet your appetite yet?

We do our best to have something for everyone. Of course our signature giftwrap is included. The store will even be open on Sunday, just in case. Please give us a call if you have questions or need directions. It's always nice to see you.

Valentine's Day Approaches!

2010-02-02T16:02:00.000-05:00

There is no need to panic, folks. Your friends at Whimsies has the solution to all your Valentine woes. Okay, well, not ALL, but we certainly have lots of goodies to buy for your sweetheart on Heart Day!

We are absolutely delighted by the new soaps we got in. They are felted soaps... they're like a loofah and soap, all in one! And they smell heavenly! Sure to be a sweetie pleaser.

We also have jewelry, incense, t-shirts, scarves, candles, and more! We're also happy to give you ideas if you're stumped.

Whimsies is now open on Sundays, so there is a full two weeks left before V-Day...

December Already?

2009-12-04T20:56:00.000-05:00

Time flies when your having fun. The advent calendar in our window already has four gifts open. Tomorrow our Annual Holiday Open House begins. Our new sign is hanging on the front of the house. What a year it has been! Since our move to the new location in March, the year has just flown by. We are looking forward to seeing all of our regulars. This weekend will be filled with party food and wine (wine provided by River View Wine & Spirits), giftwrap, and retail therapy, so stop in and enjoy the start of the holiday magic!

Our hours for this weekend are:
Saturday Dec. 5th: 10a.m. to 7p.m.
Sunday Dec. 6th: 12p.m. to 6p.m.

Can't wait to see you this weekend!

Here comes the horseman

2009-10-21T14:12:00.000-04:00

Halloween is right around the corner and the horseman is on his way. This horseman silhouette is just one of the many spooky pieces we have by artist Jan Blough. We also have beautiful Halloween cards and children's books. Of course there is also a wide selection of Meadowbrook Gourds to fill your home with the spirit of the season. The autumn temperatures always put us in the mood for hot tea. Just in time for the chill we have great new teas from Zhena's Gypsy Tea in flavors like Caramel Apple and Pumpkin Spice as well as many others. Don't let the cold get the best of you, stay warm. Boxes and boxes for new hats, scarves and gloves have been unpacked for you to see. Oh yes, and socks too.

Did you know that we are on Facebook? You can become a "fan" of Whimsies on Facebook and get all our up-to-the-minute updates.

October Third Friday!

2009-10-14T17:04:00.000-04:00

It's that time again, and in my opinion, it's the best kind of Third Friday... Halloween Third Friday! This Friday, October 16th!

So come on out, ghosts and ghouls, and join the Whimsies gals for some frightfully good fun! As usual, we have our 10% off Third Friday discount, but wait... there's more!

If you come in costume, an additional 10% TREAT will be yours—no trick!

There will be munchies and drinks, and oh, did I mention tarot readings?

Stop on by, we can't wait for Friday!

3rd Friday in September

2009-09-17T09:14:00.000-04:00

It's that time again, 3rd Friday! The weather for Friday looks nice and dry. As usual we will be open late, around 9 p.m. sounds good. Refreshments will be served and you can also enjoy a 10% discount on your entire purchase of regularly priced goodies starting at 5 o'clock. New pretty things are coming in every day in anticipation of the holiday season so feel free to do some early browsing.

Great new tiles like the one above by Lisa Muller are hanging up in our wonderful new space. If you haven't been by for a visit yet please do so. For your convenience we have a parking lot behind the house you can use for free while visiting.

See you soon!

August 3rd Friday

2009-08-18T21:02:00.000-04:00

Just a friendly reminder that this Friday is 3rd Friday in Tarrytown. Come on over and see us as we extend our Sidewalk Sale for another week. Summer hats and bags are on sale, too. Our special 3rd Friday discount will also be in effect: 10% off all regular priced items. We'll have drinks and snacks, so come hang out with us. It's a great night to check out Tarrytown. We will be open till 9 pm for your browsing pleasure.

If you are intrigued by the bracelet pictured above, you'll enjoy our new jewelery. The bracelet is from Quirk of Art by Beth Taylor. She does some amazing pieces incorporating silver and found objects. Bingo chips, typewriter keys and tin cans are just some of the components she uses to style many beautiful jewelry pieces. Come in and try on a conversation-starting necklace or pair of earrings.

Weekend Sale! July 17th, 18th & 19th

2009-07-17T08:38:00.000-04:00

Happy 3rd Friday!

Tonight we celebrate by having a sidewalk sale — but our sale table will be inside since the weather forecast is not too pretty. That way, you can enjoy the air conditioning with us. To spice things up a little, we also will have all summer hats and handbags priced at 20% off. And just for good measure we will have all Chelsey Henry bags 25% off. The sale will last all weekend, so you can come by on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday to check out the goods. See you soon!

July 3rd Friday!

2009-07-12T15:27:00.000-04:00

This Friday, July 17th we will be having a special sale for 3rd Friday. The theme this month is “Sidewalk Sale.” Just to be on the safe side, because of our recent wet weather, we will have a table set up inside. Along with our discounted items, we will also offer a storewide discount of 10% off on all regularly-priced items. The sale will begin at 5 pm and continue until 9 pm.

Come in and check out the selection. If you haven't stopped in since we moved we would love to show you the new digs.

3rd Friday is a great time to visit Tarrytown. Most of the shops and restaurants in town take part in the festivities and stay open late.

See you soon!

June Third Friday and Pet Parade!

2009-06-19T10:50:00.000-04:00

Wow, Third Friday has crept up on us again! This afternoon's festivities include the Fifth Annual Pet Parade and Celebrating Dads and Grads!

For details about everything going on in Tarrytown tonight, check out www.tarrytownthirdfriday.com

Whimsies, of course, will be open later tonight in celebration of Third Friday. It's that time of the year for graduations, not to mention that Father's Day is this Sunday, so come on by tonight and check out our selection of cards and gifts!

Tarrytown Street Fair

2009-06-04T07:02:00.000-04:00

Street Fair/Friends of Whimsies Tag Sale: Sunday, June 7

There is a lot going on in Tarrytown this weekend, including events celebrating the Hudson Fulton Quadricentennial — for more on Sleepy Hollow & Tarrytown River Day, which includes fireworks at dusk on June 6, check out the Quadricentennial blog. Another popular event is the Tarrytown Street Fair, which will take over downtown on Sunday, June 7.

Just because we moved from Main Street doesn't mean we are going to stop our traditional “Friends of Whimsies” tag sale. This year it will be a yard sale, since we have a front yard at the new location. There will be strange odds and ends as well as vintage goodies in the offering all day Sunday. You never know what you will find.

If you’ve come to our tag sale in the past, you know the fun to be had. The Junior League’s Nearly New Shop will also be open with a great selection of ladies’ clothes.

While you’re checking out the Street Fair, please come in and see the new space. Our location is great, with loads of new goodies to choose from. And for more information on the Tarrytown Street Fair, visit the Sleepy Hollow Tarrytown Chamber of Commerce web site.

See you Sunday!

May Third Friday

2009-05-13T08:12:00.000-04:00

The weather is just getting better and better. The forecast is looking pretty good for Friday evening. Third Friday happens every month, but springtime is when it starts to get busy. There are lots of things happening in town, including art openings and fun stuff for the kids -- stop by and we can fill you in. You can also check out Tarrytown 3rd Friday. Most of the stores stay open late so you can shop after you have dinner at one of Tarrytown's many restaurants.

Of course, we will be open late. If you received a postcard from us in the last few weeks, please bring it in -- we are having a prize drawing and to enter you need the postcard. We are also collecting email addresses for our new email list so please send that to whimsiesincognito@gmail.com. Just put "email list" in the subject line so we can find it easily. We promise to treat this list the same way as our snailmail list. We will never share any of your information with anyone. We also promise to not overload your inbox with daily junk. It will just be used for important information about sales and events.

We hope to see you Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.

Happy Mother's Day!

2009-05-07T08:58:00.000-04:00

Hello everyone, and happy Mother's Day. Many of you already received our latest postcard reminding you about our recent move. If you have the postcard and would like to enter the prize drawing, all you have to do is come by and hand in your card with your phone number written on it. If you didn't receive a card and would like to be on our snailmail list, just stop by and sign up.

We are ready for Mother's Day with lots of beautiful jewelry, frames, scarves, pottery, glass, handbags, totes, and even picnic baskets. The art work you see above is another great addition to our offerings. It's from Kathleen Taylor's "Green is Good Art" series, printed on recycled board using environmentally friendly inks. We have a good selection of the series including women and dogs. Along with Kathleen's work we have many other artists to choose from.

If you haven't had a chance to check out our new space, now is the time. Just a warning, though: we are closed on Mother's Day, so come by soon.

Spring is here!

2009-03-30T18:00:00.000-04:00

Happy spring, everyone! The sun is streaming in at the new location. Since spring is here, all our winter accessories are 50% off. There is still a great selection of hats, scarves, and gloves.

We have now been open for three weeks and the space is coming together well. You should see all the cool new goodies we got in since the move. There are beautiful new tiles from Motawi and new canvases from Erin Smith. We also have some new jewelry on display in a case Nikos gave us.

A great big "Thank You" to all the well wishers we have come to see us so far. Please come in to say hi and check out our new digs. And don't forget that today is 3rd Friday!

Unpacking!

2009-03-10T09:30:00.000-04:00

Here is Hilary, hard at work unpacking and hanging our cool switch plates. We are trying to get all those pesky boxes unloaded and all those beautiful goodies displayed. It is all coming together nicely — so we are going to open our doors to show off our progress. We may not have everything up on the walls yet, but new shipments are already displayed and there is a lot to choose from. We even have a big wall mirror now so you can check out how you look in our new scarves. And speaking of scarves, all winter acessories are 50% off. With the new spring and summer goodies on the way, we need to make space.

Please come in just to say hello and to check out the new digs. Jackie did an amazing job with the colors.

Don't forget: the new location is at 35 S. Broadway, just a block south of Main Street in Tarrytown. There is a parking lot right next door, and we will have three designated spaces in the back as soon as we can get signs hung on the fence.

Our number is the same so feel free to call us at 914-631-3355.

See you soon!

Moving on up!

2009-02-22T10:05:00.000-05:00

We are now in the nitty-gritty of moving. Our old location is now closed and we are working hard to get everything moved up the hill and around the corner to our new location at 35 S. Broadway in Tarrytown. It's a cool brick-and-white house known as the Junior League House. Our plan is to be open by the second week of March.

There are lots of new goodies on the way into the new location too. We will keep you posted on our re-opening date.

Last Day of Moving Sale

2009-02-15T09:18:00.000-05:00

Sunday, February 15, is the last day of our moving sale!

We will be open from noon to 5 p.m., so come by today.

We will start packing next week. The door will be open for the first few days of packing, so feel free to stop by. Call with any questions, too.

The "Lighten Our Load" sale continues!

2009-02-06T19:49:00.000-05:00

The moving sale continues with at least 30% off on everything in the store. Come by today and check out the amazing selection of gifts, cards, and jewelery. There is still plenty to choose from.

Renovations on our new space are well under way. We will be moving at the end of February and time is running short. Help us lighten our load so we won't have to pack too much.

See you soon!

Let the sale begin!

2009-01-25T10:18:00.000-05:00

The Lighten-Our-Load sale begins today!

Everything in the store is at least 20% off.

You should come by and take a look -- this is a great chance to get some deals. The sale will run until moving day at the end of February. We won't be moving far, but some of this stuff is kind of heavy.

See you soon!

Happy January

2009-01-18T19:27:00.000-05:00

We hope everyone had a great holiday. Happy New Year, too! This year is starting out with a bang for Whimsies. We are moving at the end of next month. As scary as it may sound, we are only going a few blocks and we will stay in Tarrytown. Stay tuned here and keep posted as to our plans. You can even subscribe. Just look at the top right of this page to sign up. Be the first to know about our "Lighten The Load" sale, which is right around the corner.

In the meantime ... have I mentioned the beautiful handmade books and albums we have from Made By One Girl? Pictured above are three smaller journals. There are many other shapes and sizes in stock right now, so please stop by and check them out. The inside pages are heavy archival paper and ready for everything from writing and photos to art journaling with paints and mixed media.

Hope to see you soon!

Happy Holidays!

2008-12-26T19:29:00.000-05:00

Hope you are all having a great holiday season. All the elves at Whimsies are settling in for a few days off to recover from a bustling season. Every year we close fron Christmas day to New Year's Day to recharge and spend precious time with friends and family. We hope you can do the same.

We will reopen on Friday January 2nd. Please stop by to check out our post-holiday sale. All holiday items and even some other items will be marked down.

Our winter store hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. We are closed on Sunday and Monday.
Do you need a late gift? We still have plenty of wrapping paper. Gift wrap is free on any regularly priced purchase.

See you soon!

Holiday Hours Have Begun

2008-12-01T21:32:00.000-05:00

The new holiday hours go into effect today. We are now open from 10 to 7 Monday through Wednesday, 10 to 9 Thursday and Friday, 10 to 7 Saturdays, and noon to 5 Sundays. The new window decorations are up. You have got to see the cool garland Jackie made! And of course Meadowbrook Gourds.

We are also featured in the December issue of InTown Westchester Magazine, on page 47, the Green Teen WishList. Our listing is for Zulugrass Necklaces, which are amazingly versatile! Necklaces, bracelets, anklets... you can even double a strand and make a choker without the strand breaking, that's how elastic these strands are! Mix and match the strands as you wish!

Though Zulugrass is a great gift, they barely scratch the surface of the super gifts we have to offer this year! Beautiful and unique jewelry, handbags you won't find anywhere else, winter accessories to keep you warm AND fashionable, not to mention ornaments and everything else to make your home the festive place to be this season! We can't wait to see you!

Happy Thanksgiving

2008-11-27T21:53:00.000-05:00

Hi, everyone!

We hope you all had a great Thanksgiving with family, friends, and food. Now we can all ease on into the holiday spirit. Just wanted to let you all know that we are ready to help you with your gift-giving needs.

The new Meadowbrook gourds from Pennsylvania are here to add a little warm light to your gatherings. We already have the ornaments hung on the tree, too.

There are many beautiful new tiles from Motawi Tiles in Michigan, including framed pieces. And you should see the great books we have for all ages. Amazing jewelry? We have that, too.

This quick note is also to remind you that we offer pretty gift-wrapping to make your purchases complete. We are open every day, and extended hours are just around the corner.

See you soon!

This weekend is party time!!!

2008-10-13T11:23:00.000-04:00

Read our listing in this month's Third Friday flyer, and you know something special is going on!

Celebrating 20 years in business on Main Street! We will be having an ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND . . . 20% off offered all weekend, along with treats and spirits, costumes encouraged for Third Friday!

We are being busy little bees getting ready for the big birthday bash that will be full of surprises and fun! One town, one street, one owner . . . twenty years of memories!

Please come join us this coming weekend (Oct. 17th, 18th, and 19th)!

We are also on facebook now, so find us on there and become a fan . . . we are updating our facebook page with events, including this weekend's birthday bash!

Gurgle Pots and PJ Party Aftermath

2008-09-28T10:50:00.000-04:00

Our gurgle pots are featured in the Gotta Have It! section of October's InTown Westchester magazine (see pages 28-29). Only two colors are showcased, but trust me, we have way more of a selection than that! Stop by and we'd be happy to show them to you!

Only a few people turned out in their jammies last week for our Back-to-School Pajama Party, but we still had a good time! Can't wait until next month's 20th birthday celebration . . .

Hilary's ready for a night in, complete with curlers and an impish Karen peeking behind her!

Karen with her nightrobe on. We get in the spirit around here!

One of our loyal customers wears "breakfast-in-bed" jammies to receive her discount!

3rd Friday this week!

2008-09-16T09:35:00.000-04:00

October's 3rd Friday is going to be very special for us. Whimsies will be celebrating 20 years in business! One owner, one store, one town, two decades. The party will last Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Mark your calendars — save the date! More details will follow right here on our blog.

We are having a sale right now on summer hats and bags. Stop by now for 50% off on a good selection. There is still plenty of sunshine, so come in now.

Back to School Pajama Party!

2008-09-16T01:11:00.000-04:00

Drag your bed head out for a night on the town and wear your jammies to Whimsies... and you'll receive a 20% discount!

When: This Third Friday, September 19th, from 5pm until 9pm

Where: Where else? Whimsies, of course! C'mon inside, don't be shy, we'll be dressed in our slumber party finest too! Can't wait to see everyone!

In other news, the gourds have arrived and we're getting psyched for the spookiest time of the year! Check out some of the great gourds that are just waiting to be handpicked . . .

Almost Lost Our Lease!

2008-09-01T15:45:00.000-04:00

Lucky for us, we got an extension on our lease. Whimsies would have been closed already with no new space to move to. We are now in place until February. This will get us through the holidays and give us a chance to find a place to move to. The hope, of course, is to stay in Tarrytown. There isn't a new location yet, but keep your fingers crossed. Big thanks go out to all the wonderful folks who have been looking out for Whimsies and rooting for us. If you hear about a space, let us know.

In the meantime, we have been shopping! There are loads of new things in the shop already and even more on the way. If you are in the market for a new handbag or purse, you need to come in and see us. The colors and shapes are amazing. We even have a kit so you can sew your own purse. And believe me, this is no camp project either.

We'll keep you posted on all the exciting news. Please stop by and say, "Hi." The Whimsies 20th anniversary is this October, and of course there will be a party. Details will be forthcoming!

The Changing Face of Main Street

2008-07-07T16:52:00.000-04:00

If you're a local to the river towns, you probably saw Jackie's bright and shining face on the cover of The Hudson Independent this past week. If you're not a local and you didn't receive the paper, click on the link to read the article on the changing face of our beloved Main Street.

Featured in The Journal News!

2008-06-09T12:31:00.000-04:00

Wondering where to get gifts for your favorite recent graduates? Look no further than Whimsies! We were featured in today's issue of The Journal News in the article Gifts for the Recent Graduate! Check it out!

Street Fair on Sunday!

2008-05-27T10:52:00.000-04:00

Join us at Whimsies for the 21st Annual Main Street Fair!

Sunday, June 1st
10am–5pm
RAIN OR SHINE, we will be here!

Peruse our sale items on our outdoor tables or come inside for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience! Keep the summer sun off your face with our selection of summer hats or find the perfect gift for a recent graduate.

And remember... Dad's Day is just around the corner on Sunday, June 15th!

Summer Store Hours:
Tuesday through Saturday: 10am–6pm
Sunday: 12–5pm
Closed Monday

Wishing for a Winter Wonderland

2008-01-09T11:05:00.000-05:00

Wishing for a winter wonderland. There is not really any snow on the ground right now, but here is a picture of what we already had this season. Whimsies loves snow, so Jac is going to have to go way north to ski this weekend. We hope everyone had a great time with family and friends this holiday. Our little vacation is over and we re-opened on Friday, January 4th at 10 a.m. Our winter hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. We are now closed Sunday and Monday through winter.

The holiday merchandise is on sale for 50% off. This includes cards, ornaments, and books. There is even an handful of Meadowbrook Gourds in the bunch. See you soon!

Holiday Hours Have Begun

2007-11-27T21:13:00.000-05:00

Everyone must have recovered from their long weekend and feasting by now. Holiday shopping is in full swing and we are here for you.

Our holiday hours begin this week:

Monday 10 am to 7 pm
Tuesday 10 am to 7 pm
Wednesday 10 am to 7 pm
Thursday 10 am to 9 pm
Friday 10 am to 9 pm
Saturday 10 am to 7 pm
Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm

Please feel free to call with any questions: 914-631-3355

And, as always, we have beautiful free gift wrapping so you have one less thing to worry about. See you soon!

Holiday Open House

2007-11-10T20:17:00.000-05:00

I bet you never thought of Whimsies as a place to buy furniture, did you? Well guess again. If you have been by the store window in the last few days you saw three unique pieces of Dust Furniture we now have in stock. Along with all the amazing new glass, pottery, and jewelry we have received in anticipation of our annual Holiday Open House, you will see these cool cases you can use for all the great books we carry.

Books? Oh yes, we have books too. Not the usual best-sellers, but the kind of books that get buried in a normal bookstore. Do yourself a favor and read Hug Time by Patrick McDonnell. This is one of those kids books that is wonderful for any age.

Don't forget that this week is 3rd Friday. This month is special because it is the preview to our Holiday Open House on Saturday and Sunday. If you are on our snail-mail list you will get a post card on Tuesday. Come join the party.

Welcome to Whimsies!

2007-10-28T12:30:00.000-04:00

I was asked to introduce Whimsies Incognito to you by my cyberspace-savvy coworkers. They have convinced a holdout in technological advances to take that step into the future and have a Web presence.

So here goes ...

Whimsies was the brainstorm of a woman who loved crafts and dabbling in them and was at a period in her life "floating" — working for somebody else, creating but not being creative, and, well, getting by.

A question of "What do you want to do?" led me down the road to this retail voyage that has to this point lasted 19 years. It is a labor of love — a living, breathing entity. A tribute to finding something that you love and putting your heart and soul into it.

The amazing fact is that it worked. It became a business that filled a need. It took a job I knew — retail — and turned it into a career. It filled in a niche in the landscape of downtown storefronts by providing a shopping experience that feels like one of those stores you visit while on vacation, yet it's in your backyard. It's brought many friends and acquaintances through my door and it's allowed me an opportunity to be part of a community.

Maybe for some of you this click will be a reintroduction to an old friend, and for others — welcome to the world of Whimsies.

Next 3rd Friday: October 19th!

2007-10-07T11:44:00.001-04:00

Hi, folks, it's your resident 3rd Friday expert, Hilary. Just wanted to let everyone know what we have in store for the next 3rd Friday, which is October 19th, from 5-9p.m.

Costume Contest!!!
Come one, come all, ghouls and gals, where the three Whimsies Witches will be judging our very own costume contest! From 7:30 to 8:30pm come in your Halloween finery. . . we will be giving out gift certificates to the store for the best three costumes!

Come for the fun, because you know no town does Halloween quite like Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow!

Halloween in the Hudson Valley

2007-10-03T22:20:00.000-04:00

Greetings, everyone!

October is upon us and, as you may know, Halloween is a big deal around here. Our little part of the Hudson Valley has plenty of spooky activities for you to check out.

If you find yourself wandering Main Street, please stop by and check out our great selection of Meadowbrook Gourds. This year we have some wonderful witch gourds.

Just yesterday, we received a shipment of Halloween cards you will really like. From watercolor to screen print to retro collage, we work hard to keep an interesting selection of greeting cards — no boring, generic cards here.

To stay in the spirit, we have a fun selection of Day of the Dead items too. And don't forget, we can wrap everything.

See you soon!

Work in progress

2007-09-05T20:13:00.000-04:00

Whimsies Incognito is now a blog. Things will be up and running shortly.

Welcome!