"The pendulum is swinging back toward bold, glamorous and whimsical design," she said.

The free-form cement building with its vaulted ceilings is a small gem of whimsical design.

If that sounds too feminine, how about a silk bag with a whimsical embroidered design?

Mary Blair was responsible for the attraction's whimsical design and color styling.

Garden Wall Border is a whimsical and lively design, a vibrant pastoral.

This was either a whimsical design or preparation for a steeple that was never erected.

They are, in the words of the founder, "whimsical designs that help a woman feel better about herself."

Mr. Kaufman, 77, is perhaps best known for building Manhattan office towers with whimsical designs and large public spaces.

Here's a look at several Long Island jewelry makers whose unusual, whimsical and elegant designs have helped elevate their craft to an art form.

The sculpture became an object of attention and resulted in suggestions to the artist to create whimsical seasonal designs using the sculpture as a base.