Overall view of the Liberty Island with hundreds of people outside.

American Reflections: A Visit to the Statue of Liberty

June 25, 2025, Leave a Comment on American Reflections: A Visit to the Statue of Liberty

In November 2001 I made my first trip to New York City. Just two and a half months after the attacks of September 11 (we had booked our trip back in July), it was a surreal experience, as my dad and I attended the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Rockettes Christmas show all amid…

Myself, seated on the Mark Twain Riverboat, wearing a long red and white stripe gown with white lace trim and red velvet bow accents, and a glass candy cane necklace.

Disneyland on Christmas Day

December 31, 2024, 2 Comments

As per our tradition, Patrick and I spent Christmas Day at Disneyland. Last year I went with an extremely casual outfit, but this year I went rather extravagant. I’m sure some of you are probably familiar with the brand Selkie, which makes gorgeous fairy tale-esque dresses and other garments. This year they released a holiday…

Myself, standing in front of a blue painted Victorian styled store front, wearing a pair of Minnie Mouse ears with a couple riding in a sleigh on one side, and a pair of ice skating rabbits on the other, a pink shirt with a floral print, blue jeans, and a long brown leather coat with a fur collar.

Anniversary at Disneyland

December 16, 2024, 1 Comment

Over the weekend Patrick and I celebrated our 14th wedding anniversary. We had different plans for this year, but some things got in the way, so we ended up spending the day at Disneyland. Last year we Disneybounded as Joe and Jenny from one of my favorite cartoon shorts, Once Upon a Wintertime, and the…

Myself, standing in Ghost Town, an old West area of Knott's, wearing a trucker hat that reads "I heart Elvira", a red, yellow, orange, and black stripe shirt, and black corduroy pants

Halloween Night

November 21, 2024, Leave a Comment on Halloween Night

I know it’s almost Thanksgiving, but I didn’t want to pass on sharing snapshots from Halloween night, which we spent at Knott’s Scary Farm. This had kind of been our tradition for awhile, giving us a nice way to close out the Halloween season! From the fog filled streets of Ghost Town, to the waves…

Myself, wearing a kerchief made like a slice of boysenberry pie, a purple velvet vest over a purple handkerchief print maxi dress, and purple shoes, sitting on the steps of a small yellow building.

A Slice of Boysenberry Festival

April 11, 2024, Leave a Comment on A Slice of Boysenberry Festival

Springtime means it’s Boysenberry Festival time at Knott’s Berry Farm! The berry that made Knott’s Berry Farm famous is being celebrated by being used as the key ingredient in dozens of delicious items. Whether you like sweet or savory, you’re bound to find something you love! It’s also the perfect excuse to come up with…

Christmas Day Magic

December 29, 2023, 2 Comments

Since moving to California, going to Disneyland Christmas Day has become a tradition for Patrick and I. It’s a day to soak up the festive sights and bites of the season and take it easy. For over a decade I’ve avoided sweatshirts, but recently I’ve embraced them. They give a layer of warmth, but without…

Myself, wearing a red blouse with a small white floral pattern, a white and silver bow at the color, and a long emerald green skirt, standing in front of the little red school house.

Christmas on the Prairie

December 27, 2023, Leave a Comment on Christmas on the Prairie

For Christmas Eve Patrick and I went to Knott’s Berry Farm, which always proves extra charming during the holiday season. Each area gets decked out for the holidays, and inside the Birdcage Theatre guests can be entertained by reimaginings of “A Christmas Carol” and “Gift of the Magi” that incorporate elements of the Ghost Town…

Myself, standing in front of a shop on Main Street, wearing a yellow crocheted kerchief in my hair, a yellow long sleeve top, pale green corduroys and pink gloves.

Once Upon a Groovy Wintertime

December 20, 2023, Leave a Comment on Once Upon a Groovy Wintertime

December 14th marked our 14th wedding anniversary and we spent the day at Disneyland. After years of wanting to Disneybound as Joe and Jenny from the animated segment “Once Upon a Wintertime” from Melody Time, we finally did it! In the past I’ve worn other outfits inspired by the short, such as pins, for our anniversary,…

Orville Peck’s 5th Annual Rodeo

November 15, 2023, Leave a Comment on Orville Peck’s 5th Annual Rodeo

If you’ve been reading the blog for the last two years, you probably know I’ve fallen head over heels in love with country artist Orville Peck, and last weekend Patrick and I attended his fifth annual Rodeo. In the past, his Rodeos have been single night events where he shares the stage with some of…

Myself standing in Ghost Town, wearing a witch hat that is made of faux cow fur, a black dress, and two necklaces, one a glass ghost wearing a cowboy hat and the other a metal skull.

All Hallow’s Eve at Knott’s

November 8, 2023, Leave a Comment on All Hallow’s Eve at Knott’s

For Halloween day, some friends, Patrick, and I spent the sunshine filled day, and the fog filled night at Knott’s Berry Farm. During the day we popped inside the Bird Cage Theatre to catch Bob Baker’s Halloween Spooktacular, followed by the bluegrass tunes of Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies. As night fell it was time…

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Fashion & Style

American Reflections: A Visit to the Statue of Liberty

Disneyland on Christmas Day

Anniversary at Disneyland

Halloween Night

A Slice of Boysenberry Festival

Christmas Day Magic

Christmas on the Prairie

Once Upon a Groovy Wintertime

Orville Peck’s 5th Annual Rodeo

All Hallow’s Eve at Knott’s