Whimsy

Some gifts are practical. These are not — and that's exactly the point. The Whimsy collection is where Over the Moon's playful heart beats loudest. After all, we're named for a cow jumping over the moon; a little nonsense is part of the house style.

Gifts That Make People Grin

This is the corner where shoppers laugh out loud. You'll find painted clocks with personality, quirky garden creatures ready to surprise a flowerbed, soft handmade characters for the young and young-at-heart, and small sculptures and figures that defy any category but joy. Whimsy makes the best gift for the person who insists they don't need anything — because nobody expects it, and everybody secretly loves it.

The Art of Not Taking Things Too Seriously

There's real craft behind playful things. A whimsical clock still has to keep time; a soft toy still has to be lovingly stitched; a garden creature still has to survive the weather. The makers in this collection pair genuine skill with a refusal to be too serious — and the result is work that brightens a room and lifts a mood.

Perfect For

• The friend with a great sense of humor
• A child's room that needs more magic
• A desk, shelf or windowsill begging for personality
• Anyone who could use a reason to smile

Whimsy as a Way of Living

Where the Shop’s Name Comes From

“Over the moon” is an old way of saying utterly delighted — and that’s the feeling this corner is built around. The nursery-rhyme cow leaping over the moon has always been a little symbol for the shop: cheerful, a touch absurd, and impossible to take too seriously. Whimsy is where that spirit lives most plainly, in every grinning figurine and brightly painted clock that earns its place on the shelf.

Surrounding yourself with playful, handmade objects is a small daily kindness. Psychologists who study everyday well-being, including resources from the American Psychological Association, note that small sources of delight add up. A whimsical handmade piece is exactly that kind of delight. Pair one with something from our gift guide, or wander back to the shop overview.