Personal Travels: Disney 2021

If you’ve been following along for a longer period of time, you might know that my husband and I love going to Disney, and every once in a while, I’ll bring my camera long to take some photos and stretch my creative muscles while I’m there! It’s fun to get to take photos without any pressure - just for the pure enjoyment of seeing and creating - something I don’t often give myself time to do.

And this is a blog post featuring one of those trips! This one comes WAY later - if you’re reading this when this blog was published (February 2022), this trip actually took place in February of 2021. If you’re a fan of Disney (and even if you’re not!) I hope you enjoy this little photo-story of our trip!

And for those of you two do love Disney… here are a few of my favorite details from this trip!

• We stayed at POP Century Resort for the first time! It was on the cheaper side, which is why we went for it this time around. We always love staying “on campus” when we can for the convenience, and it was nice to have the Skyliner right there to use! We didn’t love the long walks. Pop Century is a HUGE resort, and our building was as far away from the Skyliner AND the cafeteria as you could get!

• I am, admittedly, afraid of heights and the Skyliner was most definitely not my favorite thing - ha! But it was worth facing my fear for shortened journeys to and from various locations!

• Raglan Road (Irish restaurant in Disney Springs) ended up being our favorite meal of the entire trip! They gave such good sized portions and the food was incredible!

• My new favorite must go-to place is Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs! It’s a gourmet bakery with the BEST cookies I have ever eaten in my entire life… and the best buttercream icing, too! (You can buy buttercream to dip your cookies in… heaven! 😍). We ended up waiting in a six hour virtual cue line, then a one hour in person line just to get inside. But let me tell you, it was soooo worth it!

• We were so excited to see the new French pavillion area in Epcot! The architecture was beyond beautiful.

Happy scrolling!

New Etsy Shop!

I’ll cut to the chase today: I’m excited to announce that I have *officially* opened a little Print/Digital Download and Design shop over on Etsy! (Click here to check it out!) This shop features a small variety of digital and physical products, including instant printable photo downloads, a few digital resources made specifically for photographers, and a white frame jewelry organizer! It’s a bit of a hodge podge of things - but what ties all of these items together is that they are all things I love: llamas, Disney, design, and organization. Oh my!

This is something I’ve been wanting to start up for a couple of years now, and, with being unable to take work due to the COVID-19 quarantine and restrictions, I felt that this would be the perfect time!

Like I mentioned above, this shop pays homage to a few of my favorite things - check some of my favorites out below! Or click here to check out my full Etsy shop!

“It’s Always Ice Cream Weather Here”

This photo was taken on the Disney Boardwalk in Orlando, Florida, right outside of the ice cream parlor there! This adorable little sign welcomes ice cream connoisseurs through its doors for a sweet treat in the midst of the heat!

Disney’s Boardwalk Resort Benches

I feel like this photo perfectly represents Disney’s Boardwalk Resort! These green and brown benches are iconic, with the Yacht Club across Crescent lake in the background.

White Frame Jewelry Holder (for Necklaces)

This subtle chic and sturdy necklace organizer holds up to 8 necklaces and is light enough to be hung on a wall by thumb tacks (but can be hung by nails, too). It features a subtle texture for simple visual interest.

The exterior of the frame measures 8" by 11" in size.

Right Down the Boardwalk

A classic view right down Disney’s Boardwalk Resort! Disney’s Boardwalk resort lies right between Epcot and Hollywood Studios, across the lake (Crescent Lake) from the Beach Club and Yacht Club.

Trinity Library in Dublin, Ireland

A portrait of the Trinity Library in Dublin, Ireland! I’ve always imagined this photo looking especially excellent in a beautiful office. I took this photo with a “tilt-shift” lens, which is what gifts the “miniature” affect of the books in this image!

Senior Experience & Style Guide Template (Digital Download)

I created this guide for my own business – to educate my senior clients, and to take any of the guess work out of our time together. This guide is meant to walk my clients through our time together, and to answer any questions they might have. And I have to say – it has been a complete GAME CHANGER for my business!

This magazine template is available as an instant download, and can be modified in InDesign (including the “older” versions of the software).

Llama Portrat

This might be one of my favorite photos I’ve ever taken! I’ve always loved llamas, and I just so happened to capture a photo of this little guy with his ears perked up!

Lighthouse Through the Palm Trees

A unique view of Disney’s Yacht Club Lighthouse from between some palm trees! Disney’s Yacht Club sits right across from Disney’s Boardwalk Resort.

Beach & Field

A simple, neutral photo of a field swaying in the wind with a beach and sand in the background.

Disney’s Yacht Club Lighthouse

Another view of the Yacht Club lighthouse, just a little closer, on a cloudy day in Orlando, Florida!

Green Palms, Blue Sky

A set of four tall palm trees reaching into the blue sky on a bright, Orlando, Florida day.

Disney’s Boardwalk Resort

Another view of Disney’s Boardwalk Resort from across Crescent lake! Also included in this photo are some of the Boardwalk’s famous restaurants and entertainment spots, including Trattoria al Forno and the Boardwalk Bakery!

Thanks for taking the time to check out my shop, friends. It means so much!