Valentine’s Day Lunch on Main Street

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Over the years I’ve mentioned that I’m not the biggest fan of Valentine’s Day. But it’s slowly grown on me. However Patrick and I have never do anything big, and don’t exchange gifts. Since moving to California, I’ve used Valentine’s Day as an excuse to wear something red and/or pink, maybe with hearts, and go have lunch at Disneyland, which is exactly what we did this year, dining at one of my favorite restaurants in the park, Carnation Cafe.

Myself standing in the doorway of a shop on Main Street, wearing a long, red dress with a small floral pattern, with lace trim at the laced V-neckline, and cuffs. A red "D" brooch edged in white is worn on my left shoulder, my hair in a Gibson Girl updo.

The sign for the Carnation Cafe, which has a large carnation flower on it and reads "Carnation Cafe" in gold letters. The building itself is red with white trim.

Myself, standing in front of the Main Street Train Station, wearing a long, red dress with a small floral pattern, with lace trim at the laced V-neckline, and cuffs. A red "D" brooch edged in white is worn on my left shoulder, my hair in a Gibson Girl updo.

The dress is a vintage Gunne Sax dress that I spied on Insta and immediately clicked the shop’s link and bought. I immediately knew I would wear it on Valentine’s Day. But the thing I love about red and white garments is that I find them really versatile. Add blue and it becomes an outfit perfect for Independence Day, and add green and it’s great for Christmas. Which I think this dress will for sure get the Christmas treatment this holiday season, as I think it would be swell to wear for Knott’s Merry Farm!

For the day I was feeling the soft romanic vibes of the Victorian era, which inspired so many of Gunne Sax’s dresses, as well as Main Street USA, and threw my hair into a Gibson Girl, and paired the dress with Victorian style boots from Oak Tree Farms.  This particular pair features embossed soles that really that special touch. As we sat down for lunch I noticed I might as well have been Disneybounding as the wallpaper of Carnation Cafe, which is red with a small white floral pattern.

Myself, sitting inside the Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, wearing a long, red dress with a small floral pattern, with lace trim at the laced V-neckline, and cuffs. A red "D" brooch edged in white is worn on my left shoulder, my hair in a Gibson Girl updo.

The Carnation Cafe, a red Victorian style building with white trim.

Myself standing in the doorway of a shop on Main Street, wearing a long, red dress with a small floral pattern, with lace trim at the laced V-neckline, and cuffs. A red "D" brooch edged in white is worn on my left shoulder, my hair in a Gibson Girl updo.

Close-up of my Victorian style boots, which reach mid-calf, they are white with lace on the side, and lace up.

Close-up of the sole of my shoes, which feature an embossed floral design.

Myself, sitting inside the Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, wearing a long, red dress with a small floral pattern, with lace trim at the laced V-neckline, and cuffs. A red "D" brooch edged in white is worn on my left shoulder, my hair in a Gibson Girl updo.

Menu for the Carnation Cafe, which is tan, with a carnation flower, elegant script reads "Carnation Cafe"

Myself standing in the doorway of a shop on Main Street, wearing a long, red dress with a small floral pattern, with lace trim at the laced V-neckline, and cuffs. A red "D" brooch edged in white is worn on my left shoulder, my hair in a Gibson Girl updo.

Red flowers on a flower cart on Main Street.

Myself, standing in front of the Main Street Train Station, wearing a long, red dress with a small floral pattern, with lace trim at the laced V-neckline, and cuffs. A red "D" brooch edged in white is worn on my left shoulder, my hair in a Gibson Girl updo.

Close-up of my D brooch, which is red acrylic edged in white acrylic that has holes in it to make it appear like lace trim.

An elegant stained glass and beaded lamp hangs from the ceiling. The beads create the image of a flower, and the wallpaper behind is red with a white floral pattern.

Myself, standing in front of the Main Street Train Station, wearing a long, red dress with a small floral pattern, with lace trim at the laced V-neckline, and cuffs. A red "D" brooch edged in white is worn on my left shoulder, my hair in a Gibson Girl updo.

Myself, sitting inside the Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, wearing a long, red dress with a small floral pattern, with lace trim at the laced V-neckline, and cuffs. A red "D" brooch edged in white is worn on my left shoulder, my hair in a Gibson Girl updo.

Red and pink Mickey shaped balloons float against a blue sky.

Myself standing in the doorway of a shop on Main Street, wearing a long, red dress with a small floral pattern, with lace trim at the laced V-neckline, and cuffs. A red "D" brooch edged in white is worn on my left shoulder, my hair in a Gibson Girl updo.

Myself, sitting inside the Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, wearing a long, red dress with a small floral pattern, with lace trim at the laced V-neckline, and cuffs. A red "D" brooch edged in white is worn on my left shoulder, my hair in a Gibson Girl updo.

Myself, standing in front of the Main Street Train Station, wearing a long, red dress with a small floral pattern, with lace trim at the laced V-neckline, and cuffs. A red "D" brooch edged in white is worn on my left shoulder, my hair in a Gibson Girl updo.

Sign for the Carnation Cafe, a red building with white trim. A white sign reads "Carnation Cafe"

Myself, standing in front of the Main Street Train Station, wearing a long, red dress with a small floral pattern, with lace trim at the laced V-neckline, and cuffs. A red "D" brooch edged in white is worn on my left shoulder, my hair in a Gibson Girl updo.

Myself, sitting inside the Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, wearing a long, red dress with a small floral pattern, with lace trim at the laced V-neckline, and cuffs. A red "D" brooch edged in white is worn on my left shoulder, my hair in a Gibson Girl updo.

No Valentine’s Day at Disneyland is complete without saying hello to my favorites, Chip and Dale. I will say that over the last couple of years Dale has really won my heart. He even gave me flowers! As did Chip, but Dale threw them out before I could accept them.

Dale the chipmunk kneel in front of me after giving me some flowers, which I hold in my hand.

Chip attempt to up Dale by handing me more flowers.

Dale and I hold hands.

I hope everyone had a lovely Valentine’s Day, and that the month of February is treating you well!

A large pink Valentine sits in the middle of the Town Square, and is edged in pink and white flowers. Script inside reads "Hugs and Kisses"

Outfit
Dress: Dearly Vintage
D Brooch: Match Accessories
Shoes: Courtesy of Oak Tree Farms. Exact pair no longer available, similar pair here.

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