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60 Whimsical Things For Your Home That Are So Freaking Pretty & Useful

by Carina Finn
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One of the best things about being an adult is that you can decorate your home however you want, and that includes filling it with pretty, whimsical things. While the items on this list might seem like pure dopamine decor, we’ve focused on rounding up things that are equal parts pretty and practical—so if you have a picky roommate or partner in the picture, they won’t be able to tell you that you don’t actually need the cute soap dish that makes your fancy bar soap last way longer or the adorable night light with a built-in dawn/dusk sensor so you never have to remember to turn it off in the morning.

01A Self-Decorating Loaf Pan That’s So Chic

Snacking cakes are the ultimate easy bake, and this pretty pan from Nordic Ware makes decorating them completely hassle-free. The nonstick pan embosses a wildflower pattern on the top of whatever you bake, so all it needs is dusting of powdered sugar or a simple glaze.

02A Pretty Mug Made With Pressed Flowers

This double-walled coffee mug has actual dried flowers in the glass, creating a confetti-like effect that’s entirely natural. It’s made from durable borosilicate glass that can go in the freezer, dishwasher, and microwave, and it has a generous 10-ounce capacity.

03A Cute, Goblincore Table Lamp

Embrace goblincore fantasy vibes with these cute and colorful glass table lams. They’re shaped like mushrooms, and are sold in a four-pack with different colors and sizes so you can create a miniature forest on your desk, side table, or bookshelf.

04Functional Ceramic Magnets That Add A Litte Charm To Your Fridge

These little ceramic vases come with strong magnets on the back, making them ideal for sticking important stuff to your fridge—but that’s not all they can do. They’re also fully functional, so you can fill them with water and pop in a tiny blossom, or add fake flowers or dried blooms to create a more lasting effect.

05A Flower That Lights Your Workspace

The adjustable gooseneck on this flower-shaped table lamp makes it especially good for setting up in your craft room or on a nightstand so you can adjust it to see your book or needlework projects in the best light. You can also control the temperature of the light, and it comes in a variety of colors and styles.

06Museum-Worthy Salt & Pepper Shakers

People will think you spent a ton of money at a museum shop on these bee-shaped salt and pepper shakers, which is also why they make a great unexpected gift. They’re made from glass and stainless steel, and are perfect for the person in your life who won’t stoip talking about how important bees are.

07A Fluted Pan That Makes Basic Breads Fancy

Turn your basic banana bread recipe into the centerpiece of your brunch table with this fluted nonstick loaf pan. It imprints a pretty design on the top that also serves as a helpful guide to slice the loaf into wedges instead of standard slices.

08A Highly Squishable Hand Towel

If you have kids in your home who haven’t fully grasped the concept of using a hand towel yet, this cute plushie-inspired towel might be the thing that finally does the trick. The middle of the stuffed animal is made from soft and absorben chenille, so all you have to do is give it a squeeze.

09Vibey Crystal Sun Catchers

These colorful crystal sun catchers can be hung in any window that gets good sunlight to create a mystical atmosphere that will inspire your most imaginative ideas. They’re sold in a pack of six, come in both gold- and silver-toned options, and can also be used in outdoor spaces.

10A Charming Door Chime

You can hang this adorable wooden and brass door chime on the outside of your house to replace the harsh-sounding pre-installed bell, but it’s also great for hanging inside so people can announce themselves before they enter your bedroom or workspace. It comes two wood finishes, and four different shapes.

11A Pretty Palo Santo Burner

Anyone who burns a lot of palo santo knows that standard incense holders made for stick-style incense just aren’t effective for burning smudges. This pretty ceramic holder comes with a bunch of options for painted designs, and a chimney-style openings that helps direct the smoke.

12A Mug That Warms Your Hands

Are your hands always cold in the winter, even when you’re indoors? This cleverly designed ceramic mug might be the solution you’ve been looking for. It’s specifically designed to keep your hands toasty, and it comes in a ton of gorgeous color glazes.

13Whimsical Wall Hooks

This set of cast iron hooks offers a great way to upgrade your entrance hall, bathroom, or any other space in your home where you tend to hang things. The bird wings become sturdy hooks for bags, towels, coats, and more, and they come with all the hardware you need to install them.

14A Little Light Up Bird

If you’re not filling your home with adorable accent lighting, this is your time to start. These small table lamps are bird-shaped and offer a pleasant warm glow that you can adjust at the touch of a button. There’s also a built-in aromatherapy diffuser element to increase the relaxing ambiance.

15Firefly-Inspired Garden Lights

These solar-powered garden lights are designed to look like fireflies dancing through tall grasses and flowers. They’re sold in a pack of two, and each set creates a pleasant little swarm of light that moves with the breeze. Since they charge up during the day, you don’t need them to be near an outlet to work.

16Solar-Powered Walkway Lighting

If you’ve ever dreamed of strolling down your own private romantically-lit garden path, these stake lights will make that dream a reality. Just drive them into the ground and let them charge in the afternoon sun. By nightfall you’ll be wandering through a magical landscape.

17An Oversized Ceramic Mug

You could use this giant 18-ounce mug to make one enormous cup of coffee, but it’s also great for soup, tea, and ice cream sundaes. The mug is made from lead-free ceramic that can be put in the microwave and the dishwasher, and it comes in several gorgeous designs.

18An Analog Essential Oil Diffuser

A lot of aromatherapy diffusers need to be filled with water and plugged in to work, but if you want a more lo-fi option, this passive essential oil diffuser might just be what you’re looking for. It’s made from porous ceramic that naturally fills the space around it with pleasant aromas, and it’s especially good for small spaces.

19Reed Diffusers Infused With Real Flowers

This reed diffuser will make any room in your home smell so good, and it doubles as a small floral arrangement. Each one is decorated with dried flowers that correspond to the scent, like black cherry or garden lavender, so you get both olfactory and visual effects.

20A Miniature Scented Mountain Range

Passive aromatherapy diffusers are a perfect solution for tight spaces, or rooms where you can’t plug in the kind of diffuser that requires mist to work. This one is designed to look like a miniature mountain range, so it’s great for outdoorsy people who want to bring the scents of their favorite hikes inside.

21A Vintage-Inspired Mug Set

These gorgeous glass mugs are perfect for making your morning coffee or tea ritual feel extra special, but they’re so much more useful than that. They’re also just the right size for mini yogurt bowls, ice cream, and a cup of warm soup of a chilly day. You can choose from a variety of colors and patterns, and they come with pretty gold-toned spoons.

22A Glass Mug For Your Inner Woodland Sprite

If you have a thing for decorative mugs, prepare to meet your new obsession. These glass mug are embellished with luxe enamel details that make them look like they belong on the table of a woodland sprite. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes with florals in an array of bright, mood-boosting colors.

23Peel-And-Stick Stained Glass

Stained glass windows make any space feel more magical, and you can instally this stained glass film on any window in your house—even if you live in a rental. Aside from the aesthetic benefits, it has the added benefit of blocking UV rays and adding privacy, plus it comes in so many fun patterns.

24Colorful Coupe Glasses

Upgrading your home bar cart doesn’t have to be an expensive endeavor, and these colorful coupe glasses are proof. They’re sold in a pack of six, have an elegant ribbed pattern on the coupe, and since they’re made from acrylic they won’t break if someone accidentally drops one during a party.

25An Unexpected Way To Serve Cocktails

You might have seen these adorable bird-shaped cocktail glasses at the cool cocktail bar in your town, and now you can have fun drinks at home, too. Each one has a five-ounce capacity, so they’re perfect for celebratory toasts or stronger cocktails, and the unique design makes it easy to add garnishes.

26Extremely Aesthetic Iced Coffee Cups

Anyone who makes a lot of matcha or iced coffee at home knows that the search for the perfect aesthetically-pleasing glass is never over. Wavy, ribbed, and bubble-shaped glasses are usually at the top of the most-wanted list, so this set is guaranteed to be your new favorite. They’re delightfully mismatched, and each one has an 18-ounce capacity.

27A Clever Ice Cube Tray

Those patterened ice cubes you get at bougie cocktail bars don’t require a complicated setup. This clever mat lets you make them at home using nothing but frozen water and ambient heat. You can stamp each side with a different pattern, or go for something more uniform by pressing the same design on each side.

28Embossed Silicone Ice Globe Molds

Globe ice cubes are great for drinks that you don’t want to be too diluted, since they melt more slowly. These silicone ice molds make geometic floral-embossed ice spheres that are excellent for cocktails and mocktails. Choose from a few different designs, including shark mouths and crowns.

29Cute Dishcloths That Are So Absorbent

Pretty dish cloths aren’t always the most functional, but these Swedish ones are an exception. They’re super absorbent, so you’ll probably find yourself reaching for these instead of paper towels when there’s a small spill to clean up, and they can be reused again and again.

30Color-Coordinated Bath Towels

Having coordinated bath towels instantly makes you look like you have your life together, especially when you’re hosting overnight guests. This six-piece set is made from 100% combed cotton that’s soft, durable, and absorbent, and you can choose from a few different color combinations.

31Painted Flameless Candles

Give your space instant cottagecore vibes with these glass candles that glow with a stunning hummingbird and floral print — no fire hazard required. They flicker just like real candles, but they're battery-powered and remote-controlled, so you can set the mood from your couch. Perfect for anyone who likes maximum ambiance with minimum effort. Go ahead, make your place look expensive and magical AF.

32A Set Of Frilly Curtains

Window treatments don’t have to be boring and utilitarian. Enter: these frilly ruffled curtains, which will make your home look like a dollhouse, if that’s the vibe you’re going for. They come in a wide variety of sizes, so you can find a pair that will suit any space, as well as ten color options.

33A Cozy Kitten Candle Holder

This little cat is warming its ceramic paws over the flame of a tealight candle, and what’s more adorable than that? It’s a cute ceramic piece that will instantly make your space feel cozier, and all you have to do is light a match.

34Flower Dishes For Your Dainty Jewelry

Keeping your jewelry organized can feel like a chore, which is why it’s a great idea to have cute little catchall dishes. They make it easy to see what rings, earrings, and other pieces you have, but they don’t require the commitment of a full-on jewelry box. These glass dishes are also great tealight or votive candle holders.

35A Faux-Tile Shower Mat

While re-tiling your shower might not be in the cards, putting down this nonslip shower mat is an easy upgrade. It has a tile-inspired pattern and a comfortable, soft loofah-inspired texture that will make standing under the water feel like a luxury experience.

36A Curtain Of Twinkling Lights

Fairy lights are iconic for a reason—they’re a quick way to set the mood and make a space feel a little more whimsical. These curtain-style lights make excellent backdrops or unique accent lighting, and they can be used both indoors and outside.

37A Cute Way To Keep Climbing Plants Happy

If you have plants with a lot of vines and tendrils that could use a bit of taming, add a pack of these vine hooks to your car. The adhesive backing makes them easy to stick onto any wall, then just clip your plant’s vines inside to show off their greenery and encourage healthy growth.

38Elegant Outdoor Lanterns

These garden lanterns cast beautiful illumination on the ground and walls of your outdoor space. They’re solar powered, making them both energy efficient and easy to use, and they’re made from weatherproof materials that can withstand rain, snow, and harsh sunlight.

39A Tea Mug For Cat Lovers

Loose-leaf tea lovers will be obsessed with this ceramic mug, which comes with a built-in infuser and a cute lid that makes it look like a sleeping, smiling cat. When your tea is finished steeping, the lid turns into a dish that catches drips from the infuser, so it’s practical and cute. It comes in both white and green color options with gold accents.

40Gold-Toned Cabinet Knobs

Replacing the knobs on your cabinets and drawers is a quick and easy way to give old furniture a serious glow-up. This four-pack of knobs is made from gold-toned brass, and they come with the hardware you need to get them set up. They come in both floral and bow shapes.

41A Sleepy Elephant Incense Holder

Upgrade your average incense holder by getting this elephant-themed one, which proves that sleepy animals are always cute. It’s crafted from durable resin materials, and would be a perfect addition to a meditation space or at-home yoga room setup.

42A Mug With A Spot For Your Tea Bag

The thing about being a tea drinker, especially if you like to use tea bags, is that you end up constantly looking for a place to stash your tea bags once your drink is finished infusing. This charming elephant-shaped mug has a solution for that. Just pop your used teabag in the slot on top of the elephant’s head, no need to deal with an additional dish.

43A Luxe Night Light

This plug-in night light casts a pretty glow across your walls, making it just as much a statement art piece as it is a practical element of your accent lighting set up. It automatically turns on at sunset and off at sunrise, and you can choose the lighting color that best suits your preferences.

44Edison Bulbs You Can Plug In Anywhere

This Edison bulb can be plugged directly into any outlet, making it easy to add a touch of vintage flair to any corner of your home. They’re sold in a pack of two and feature automatic light sensing so you don’t have to worry about turning it on and off. You can also control the brightness thanks to a handy switch directly on the base.

45A Pair Of Gorgeous Globe Lights

These globe lights are perfect for adding ambiance to your garden, yard, or patio space. They’re solar powered and have a textured cracked-glass globe, plus pre-installed stakes that make them easy to drive into the ground. They’re sold in sets of two, so get a pair for illuminated accents, or stock up to light your driveway or walking path.

46A Light-Up Bonsai

Bonsai trees can be surprisingly hard to keep alive, but all you need to do to keep this tiny cherry tree looking its best is plug it in. It stands 18 inches tall, making it great for side tables or desk setups, and it’s available in both warm white and RGB color-changing light options.

47A Cozy Crocheted Lamp

People will gasp when they see this adorable lamp, which is almost entirely crocheted. It makes any space feel a bit more cheerful, and it literally brightens the room with seven individual LED lights embedded in each one of the blossoms.

48A Whimsical Matcha Whisk Set

If you’ve been wanting to start making matcha at home but haven’t found the right starter set to buy, this one from Clay & Fire is a great choice. It comes in a variety of pretty designs, including this pastel cherry blossom-inspired pattern, and has all the tools you need to start a home cafe practice.

49A Realistic-Looking Flameless Candle

This cleverly-designed night light has the appearance of a partially-melted wax pillar candle, but it’s actually completely flameless. They’re sold in a pack of two so you can set the mood without an open flame, and it has a light sensor and a dimmable effect.

50Dimmable Night Lights

This two-pack of minimalist night lights adds a touch of glow to the bedroom, hallway, or anywhere else you’d like a little extra illumination in the dark. They plug directly into the wall, have sleek glass shades, and come equipped with dawn and dusk sensors. You can also choose from a few colors and sizes.

51A Salt Lamp With A Flame Effect

This aromatherapy diffuser also doubles as a Himalayan salt lamp, which may have certain therapeutic effects. Thanks to a neat trick of the light, the scented mist that comes out of the top looks like a flame, so it’s a great choice for small spaces that can’t accomodate a fireplace.

52A Home For Your Sage Smudge

This adorable incense holder is ideal for sage smudges, sticks of palo santo, and cone-style incense. It creates a cozy home for your scented burnables, comeplete with windows and a tiny chimney. If you’re not super into incense, it’s also a very cute tealight holder.

53An Captivating Incense Holder

You won’t be able to look away from this incense holder, which has an effect that makes it look like smoke is tumbling down from tipped over terracotta pots. It’s specifically designed to work best with cone style incense, and is available in four different colors.

54Farmhouse-Style Egg Trays

A simple way to make your refrigerator look so much nicer is by taking your eggs out of the cartons they came in at the grocery store and upgrading to these ceramic egg trays. They’re sold in a pack of two, and each one can hold six eggs.

55A Meditative Soap Dispenser

This soap dispenser has a calming aesthetic that makes it look like it could belong in your favorite high-end yoga studio. The pleasant face reminds you to slow down and take a deep breath, and it can be easily refilled with your favorite bulk soap.

56A Lamp That Lets You Contemplate The Moon

This lamp makes it look like you’re literally holding the moon in the palm of your hand. It’s available in four different sizes, and it emits a soft, soothing glow no matter where you place it in your home. It boasts an impressive 2,000+ flawless five-star ratings on Amazon from fans who are obsessed with it.

57A Dish That Keeps Fancy Soap Looking Fresh

If you find that bar soap doesn’t last long in your home, you’re probably using the wrong kind of soap dish. This lead-shaped ceramic dish comes with a stand, and has a self-draining design that keeps your fancy bar soap looking nice and fresh for way longer than if you let it sit out on the sink.

58A Natural Crystal Bedside Lamp

If you’re into crystal vibes, you’ll love this ring-shaped table lamp. It emits a gentle, colorful aura and is made with natural crystals like amethyst, rose quartz, and citrine to balance the energy in your space. It’s available in a few different shapes, and the light is adjustable.

59The Cutest Colanders

You’ll be surprised to see how many ways you’ll find to use these cute little stoneware colanders. They’re great for both rinsing and storing small produce items like berries and radishes, but you can also use them for herbs, tiny salad greens, or as prep bowls for your countertop or bar cart.

60A Supportive Friend For Your Plants

Sometimes plants need a little extra support, and that’s where this adorable elephant comes in. It’s designed to sit on the edge of a vase while its trunk wraps around the stem of cut flowers or delicate plants to help they stand tall and stay healthy.