"It's a human story with a subtle element of artificiality," Hardy says by phone.
Acting the songs from deep inside, her expression continually changing, Ms. Akers added a subtle element of humor.
But Mr. Levingston and Mr. McDonell were lively partners, and Mr. McDonell, a novelist, narrated Virgil Thomson's translations with confidence and charm, although without an essential element of whimsy.
The combination is typical of Mr. Alsop, who says with a wry smile: "It certainly has an element of whimsy to it.
There is certainly an element of whimsy and nostalgia permeating the imaginative, gentle arrangements featured on "Themes From the Songbook".
Rather than flout custom completely, some women stick with the traditional gown but "go all out with their shoes to add an element of whimsy and reflect their personality," she said.
"There's an element of whimsy to our lifestyle". Something else to know about the Frugalwoods: they like to do their research.
"When it comes to chalkboard paint, it has this matte finish that actually hides any scratches and fingerprint marks". Bonus tip: To add an element of whimsy, use special chalkboard paint that allows people to write on it.
A cropped cotton jacket came with red ticking, for instance, a motif deployed throughout the collection, which provided the necessary element of whimsy.
There is also an added element of fantastic whimsy in certain stereographs when viewed from the perspective of the present.
Having Motorola in the wings explains a bit why Google's bids for the Nortel portfolio had an element of inside whimsy.
