Myself, wearing a pink and red floral stripe sleeveless maxi length dress with a light brown lace duster over, standing in front of a green wrought iron gate.

Swamp Witch Summer

August 30, 2023, 1 Comment

For one reason or another, the month of August always reminds me of the south. Perhaps it’s that it tends to get more humid in late summer, or that I begin to start thinking about the Halloween season, which lends itself to the eeriness of the south. I find myself rewatching films and shows that…

Carla and I standing in front of Independence Hall.

Fourth of July Reflections

July 12, 2023, 1 Comment

Last week was the Fourth of July, and Patrick and I spent the day with our dear friend Carla (who seriously always brings out the best in me, I love that I can wholly be myself around her) at Knott’s Berry Farm. What started out as a cloudy morning gave way to sun before the…

Myself standing in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle wearing silver Minnie Mouse ears that have a lavender bow in the middle, a cream tee with Sleeping Beauty Castle on it in blue and text reading Walt Disney's Disneyland in black, lavender pants, and silver shoes.

Disney Celebrates 100 Years of Magic

May 3, 2023, Leave a Comment on Disney Celebrates 100 Years of Magic

Back in 1923 two brothers, Walt and Roy, moved to sunny Los Angeles, here they started the Disney Brothers Studio. Little did they know that 100 years later their company would still be around and be involved with not just cartoons, but live action film and television, including documentaries, multiple theme parks around the world,…

Myself, leaning over a railing, wearing a copper crown, dress with coral sleeves, maroon lace up bodice, and short floral skirt, overlooking the Rivers of America as the sailing ship Columbia comes down the river.

Yo Ho! A Dapper Life For Me!

April 19, 2023, Leave a Comment on Yo Ho! A Dapper Life For Me!

Spring has sprung and with it brings Dapper Day, the twice yearly event at Disneyland that encourages visitors to “step out in style” and shop the Dapper Day Expo, which is filled with vintage and vintage inspired goodies, as well as amazing artists. Friday night we helped our friends at Match Accessories set up for…

Our 1954 Home: Master Bathroom

March 22, 2023, 10 Comments

Late last year Patrick and I started on several house projects, most of which involved painting. We painted the newly built wall (which you got to see in our Christmas decor post), we painted the former guest room (you can check out that reveal here), we painted the hall bathroom (a room that still needs…

Myself, wearing a red crocheted head scarf, a maxi length, long sleeve dress printed with a quilt like design, of red, blue, yellow, and green. The hem is blue all the way around, a brown belt, and a large squash blossom necklace of green stones, standing next to an old fashioned lamp post, in Frontierland, that has a pine swath with a small ceramic jug and small wooden barrels intertwined with it.

Patchwork Christmas

December 28, 2022, Leave a Comment on Patchwork Christmas

As per our tradition, Patrick and I went to Disneyland on Christmas Day for a relaxing, but fun day going on a few rides, but mainly indulging in many of the sweet treats offered during the holiday season. We also spent a good deal of time just strolling, peaking in the windows at the marvelous…

Myself, standing in front of a pink Main Street building, wearing Minnie Mouse ears of pink, green, and white psychedelic stripes, with a gold mesh bow in the middle, a light brown swede coat, pale green peasant top, jeans, and gold boots. In my hand a purse featuring images from the Main Street Electrical Parade.

Wintertime Sweethearts

December 21, 2022, Leave a Comment on Wintertime Sweethearts

Last weekend Patrick and I celebrated our wedding anniversary, spending the day at Disneyland riding our favorite attractions repeatedly and dining at Cafe Orleans. Growing up, I loved the cartoon Once Upon a Wintertime that was originally from the 1948 film Melody Time, but was featured as part of A Walt Disney Christmas VHS in…

Myself, wearing large pink sunglasses, a white cowboy hat, with blue stars edged in rhinestones, a white and light blue patterned suit with silver thread running through it, and a blue satin shirt.

Rocket Man

November 30, 2022, 3 Comments

In 1975, after climbing America’s music charts, Elton John stepped onto a stage at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium to a crowd of over 50,000. In the audience for one of the two sold out shows was my mother-in-law, and last week she got to do it all over again, as her, Patrick and myself went…

Myself, wearing a light brown cowboy hat, a long sleeve mini dress featuring a floral pattern in shades of orange and brown, with lace detail on the cuffs and waist, and white fringe cowboy boots, leaning against the railing of the Mark Twain Riverboat, looking out at the foliage of the riverbank.

Dapper Day Haze

November 9, 2022, Leave a Comment on Dapper Day Haze

Last weekend bow ties, petticoats, hats, and pearls were commonplace at Disneyland, as it was Dapper Day, the twice annual event where you’re encouraged to get gussied up and visit Walt Disney’s original Magic Kingdom. Things have been a bit hectic lately, as we’ve had some construction at our home (that brown accordion wall is…

Myself standing in front of the Anaheim Convention Center, wearing an outfit inspired by Han Solo, a white t-shirt, black vest, navy skirt with red stripes down the side.

Star Wars Celebration

May 31, 2022, 2 Comments

I feel like it’s been a minute since I talked about Star Wars here on the blog, and it’s certainly been awhile since I last shared a con experience with y’all! For reasons I’m sure we’re all aware of! But all of that is about to change! Because last weekend was Star Wars Celebration at…

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Swamp Witch Summer

Fourth of July Reflections

Disney Celebrates 100 Years of Magic

Yo Ho! A Dapper Life For Me!

Our 1954 Home: Master Bathroom

Patchwork Christmas

Wintertime Sweethearts

Rocket Man

Dapper Day Haze

Star Wars Celebration