My name is Starr. Mama to Maggie & Amelia. Lover of modern art, caffeine, thrifting, Disney, vinyl, and travel.
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“Just to see him walk down the street…to me is worth the price of admission” - Sammy Davis Jr
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRED ASTAIRE!
The joy of spinning records—we know the feeling.
Illustration by Jay Howell
We took him to a special meal at Chef Mickey’s restaurant so he could meet all of his favorite Disney Characters.
San Francisco based artist Tom McKinley paints modernist dream homes in Los Angeles.
Audrey Hepburn and William Holden in Manahattan, New York City,1954.
Some last year gifs from this.
I actually have a couple of shorts in this style/world/whatever in the pipe somewhere. Just have to finish them.
Good morning!
We’ve just returned from a short 24-hour trip to Orlando. We decided to squeeze in another quick visit before the heat & summer tourists arrive. I am so glad we did. We had short waits, comfortable weather, good food, and lots of fun.
We spent three chilly days at Walt Disney World last weekend. We stayed at the lovely Port Orleans Riverside Resort in their new Royal Guest Room. We spent time at Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and the Magic Kingdom. It was a fun weekend filled with roasting marshmallows, horse-drawn carriage rides, Disney movies on the lawn, Ghiradelli hot chocolate, and good quality family time. (Amelia was sprinkled with fairy dust. You can see the sparkle in the up close photo of her in the red jacket. It was a highlight for her)
I was given a cold as a parting gift from Disney, so I am resting today so I can enjoy the eighty degree weather we will see this Sunday.
Spring break is right around the corner for Amelia, and I am dreaming of a trip to the beach.
What are your spring break plans?
one-Amelia’s first pair of Mickey ears.
two-A tramp at our hotel.
three-A happy Maggie on the carousel.
four-We took a ride on a fancy steam boat.
five-Thunder Mountain
six-The hottest ticket in town. (well, in Maggie’s town anyway)
seven-Cinderella’s Castle all gussied up for the holidays.
eight-Main Street Electrical Parade.
nine-Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room. (vintage Disney at it’s finest)
ten-Amelia and taxi.
eleven-Like Father, like Daughter. (Star Wars nerds)
twelve- A Muppet fountain.
thirteen- A snack.
fourteen-Two pretty little ladies.
We had a fabulous weekend in Orlando. Beau and I took the girls to Disney World, so we could experience a little of their Christmas magic. We stayed at Disney’s Pop Century Resort for the first time, and we really enjoyed the hotel. I requested we stay in the 1950’s section, and it did not disappoint. I failed to get a photo of the pool, so here is a photo I grabbed off the resort’s website.
A bowling pin! Cool, right?
Here in Florida, we have been having very warm weather, so we actually got to swim in the heated pool, and not feel cold. It is pretty great to be able to swim on vacation in the middle of December.
The first night we took the girls to Hollywood Studios. Our main reason for going was to see the Osborne Family Lights. It was seriously one of the best Christmassy experiences I have ever had. There was snow of the fake variety that even stuck to your hair, and the lights are choreographed to music.
The next morning we checked out of our hotel and went to the Magic Kingdom. It was all decked out for the holidays, and the Dapper Dans were singing Christmas songs. Perfection.
High-res
We had a great weekend at Disney World! I’ll post more photos & details soon. For now, enjoy this photo I took of Cinderella’s Castle.
This weekend we were lucky enough to be among the very first to see the new Fantasyland expansion at the Magic Kingdom. This newest part of the park opens to the public December 6th, and let me tell you, it is FANTASTIC!
The Little Mermaid ride is so much fun. We rode it twice! The Little Mermaid is a personal favorite of mine, and I couldn’t help but sing along to all of my favorite songs. My girls aren’t old enough to be embarrassed yet, so they just think I’m the fun mom.
We tried a new beverage, a LeFou’s Brew at Gaston’s Tavern, which consists of frozen apple juice with a hint of toasted marshmallow, topped with a passion fruit mango foam. The drink is all natural with no sugar added. Bonus!
We also got to experience Enchanted Tales with Belle. This new attraction totally immerses you in the world of Beauty and the Beast. It is very interactive with the crowd, and you get great access and time with Belle. Amelia LOVED this new Disney treat!
We did not tour the new restaurant, Be Our Guest, however the French inspired menu sounds delicious, and we plan to eat lunch here when we return for a visit next month.
