Guests view the “Fabulous Whimzeyland Complex Tour” showcasing recycled yard art using vintage bowling balls, hand made mosaic pathways, and eclectic shrines at local artist’s homes in Safety Harbor.
Guests view the “Fabulous Whimzeyland Complex Tour” showcasing recycled yard art using vintage bowling balls, hand made mosaic pathways, and eclectic shrines at local artist’s homes in Safety Harbor. Photos by Amber Sigman
Recycled art is used throughout the Whimzeyland home where Kiaralinda and Todd Ramquist live using art they created combined with pieces from their many travels and found objects from local flea markets and yard sales.
Recycled art is used throughout the Whimzeyland home where Kiaralinda and Todd Ramquist live using art they created combined with pieces from their many travels and found objects from local flea markets and yard sales. Photos by Amber Sigman
Priscilla Velez leads the “Fabulous Whimzeyland Complex Tour” held at 1206 Third Street North in Safety Harbor and at the Safety Harbor Art and Music Center.
Priscilla Velez leads the “Fabulous Whimzeyland Complex Tour” held at 1206 Third Street North in Safety Harbor and at the Safety Harbor Art and Music Center. Photos by Amber Sigman
Whimzeyland is also known as "The Bowling Ball of Safety Harbor" for the hundreds of bowling balls used in their landscape art.
Whimzeyland is also known as "The Bowling Ball of Safety Harbor" for the hundreds of bowling balls used in their landscape art. Photos by Amber Sigman
Kiaralinda answers questions about her home she bought in 1985 with Todd Ramquist where they decided to paint their house purple which initiated the beginnings of an eclectic art house community in Safety Harbor.
Kiaralinda answers questions about her home she bought in 1985 with Todd Ramquist where they decided to paint their house purple which initiated the beginnings of an eclectic art house community in Safety Harbor. Photos by Amber Sigman
Casa Loco is a one-of-a-kind Mexican-themed guesthouse showcased on the "Fabulous Whimzeyland Complex Tour" in Safety Harbor.
Casa Loco is a one-of-a-kind Mexican-themed guesthouse showcased on the "Fabulous Whimzeyland Complex Tour" in Safety Harbor. Photos by Amber Sigman
Kiaralinda and Todd Ramquist met in their 7th grade art class in Safety Harbor and have made a life together inspiring eclectic art in their community at Whimzeyland and Safety Harbor Art and Music Center.
Kiaralinda and Todd Ramquist met in their 7th grade art class in Safety Harbor and have made a life together inspiring eclectic art in their community at Whimzeyland and Safety Harbor Art and Music Center. Photos by Amber Sigman
Painted cherubs with smiley face bowling balls are part of the recycled colorful yard art at Whimzeyland.
Painted cherubs with smiley face bowling balls are part of the recycled colorful yard art at Whimzeyland. Photos by Amber Sigman

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