One-Twenty at Disneyland

February 28, 2012, 19 Comments

During our visit to Disneyland, we didn’t just take pictures with our phones and digital cameras, but with our vintage Kodak DualFlex II, which dates to 1950-1954, using 120 film. The camera attracted much attention, people said they loved it, asked if it worked, and said it was cooler than the Holgas so many hipsters…

I Couldn’t Resist…

February 26, 2012, 8 Comments

…wearing my Disneyland skirt another day. Since my Disneyland skirt received such a wonderful reception the first day wearing it, I had to wear it again on our last day in the park. While waiting for the park to open I had several older cast members come up to me asking what the story was…

Disney Dreams

February 25, 2012, 3 Comments

On our second day we decided to venture over to California Adventure purely to ride Tower of Terror. I’ll come right out and say it – I am NOT a fan of California Adventure. I believe it lacks the charm and history of Disneyland. However, this may change when the new refurbishments are complete, but…

The Disneyland Skirt Makes Its Debut

February 24, 2012, 26 Comments

Friday was our first day of three that we spent in the Disneyland Park and my special Disneyland Skirt made its debut and boy was it a coming out party it was. I had guests and cast members alike comment on it, and countless people (some asked, others didn’t) took my picture. A few questions…

A Visit to Orange

February 21, 2012, 7 Comments

After landing in California, we spent the evening hanging around Downtown Disney, visiting the shops and eating beignets at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen before tucking in for the night. The next morning we hopped the bus over to the town of Orange to visit with Pat’s little sister, Francesca. For lunch, we ate at Watson’s…

Pack up, Let’s Fly Away!

February 13, 2012, 5 Comments

Well tomorrow Patrick and I leave for sunny (or at least I hope so, there have been some weather forecasts that predict rain for a few days while we’re down there) southern California. And tonight I packed my suitcases…or at least tried to… My crinoline and all of my outfits proved to bit a little…

Jewelry Jackpot

February 11, 2012, 2 Comments

Yesterday my dad came to visit and we once again set out to go shopping. And all I bought was jewelry…not that I’m complaining. The first pieces I stumbled upon were some glorious additions to my WWII Sweetheart collection, which I wrote about in my last post. The gold tone V brooch has red, clear…

Sweetheart Jewelry

February 7, 2012, 1 Comment

Yesterday my latest Etsy purchase arrived in the post, a World War II sweetheart V for Victory pin… I bought this fab plastic pin from bellsgirl on Etsy, and at $2.75, I couldn’t pass it up! Sweetheart jewelry is something I simply can’t have enough of. Personally I think my collection is rather small at…

Introducing Mr. Van Cleef!

February 4, 2012, 1 Comment

I’d like to take this time to introduce the addition to our home, Mr. Van Cleef, the Jackalope. I had been wanting one of these mythic creatures for sometime now, and Patrick was lucky enough to score one on Ebay for us. I want him to live in a room full of black velvet and…

Slappy Cakes Outing

February 3, 2012, 2 Comments

Today I found myself with both internet and cable on the fritz so I priced some stuff and popped over to Antique Alley to drop it off. Anthony, one of the employees (who is also a stunning photographer), was there, but not working, and he and I decided to grab a late lunch at Slappy…

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Month: February 2012

One-Twenty at Disneyland

I Couldn’t Resist…

Disney Dreams

The Disneyland Skirt Makes Its Debut

A Visit to Orange

Pack up, Let’s Fly Away!

Jewelry Jackpot

Sweetheart Jewelry

Introducing Mr. Van Cleef!

Slappy Cakes Outing