sometimes you just have to whale with it

Whales have a very calming presence:  their immense size and slow movements can’t help but lull you like the waves of the water that they’re floating in. Plus, the amazing conversations they have can seem incredibly soothing after hours of kiddie cartoons! It’s kind of like the idea of fairies moving as fast as hummingbirds, and humans seeming impossibly slow, as described in that animated movie Epic. I guess in this case we’re the fairies, and clearly we’re all moving too fast!

Anyway, whatever the reason behind it. When I think of whales, I think of calm, soothing sounds and colors. Which is why I’m not surprised that I’m suddenly craving a whale in my life. I know, I can’t just add one to my backyard (wouldn’t that be ah-mazing?!) but I could have a gentle giant lounging across the pillows at the head of my bed, right? There’s nothing strange about that, is there? I definitely need the calming influence. Heck, who doesn’t?

So I thought I’d share these three gems, One is small enough to take with you to encourage less stressful journeys too. And then of course, there’s the giant felt creation below. Whoa, I wanna hug her. I think this is where I say “Thar she blows!”.

• The Big Whale, via Talpa Things
• Upcycled Denim Whale, via Crafty Lefty Girl
• Gray Linen Whale, via Adatine
• Giant Fabric Albino Whale, via Trend Hunter