Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Favorite Birchbox Buys.








Monday, June 27, 2016

Frankenweenie Concept Art by Mike Gabriel.


Frankenweenie Concept Art by Mike Gabriel. 

Hello!  I wanted to share some of Mike Gabriel's artwork from Frankinweenie here because the art has always stood out to me and I think you will enjoy it as well.  It's unbelievable how much the movie looks like the original concept art, that hardly even happens.  Another great thing about the concept art for Frankenweenie is that it is another example of the what makes Mike Gabriel such an interesting artist to keep up with.  He continually is putting out work that is different than what he did last time or the time before that.    His artistic range is wild and for the artwork with Frankenweenie he was able to produce drawings that perfectly fit the style of a Tim Burton film.  I think it's pretty incredible. Have fun!

If you are interested in seeing more art by Mike Gabriel, check out his website.  http://mikegabrielart.com 















Mike Gabriel Website

Sunday, June 26, 2016

Can YOU Guess The Disney Movie Based On These Emojis?




Hello! I can't promise that they are very good but I had fun making them anyways.  
Hopefully you will have fun trying to guess what Disney Movie inspired each set of 5 Emojis.  

Think you know an answer? 
 Tweet me @houseofsummersL or leave a comment here.  
I might even have a couple prizes on hand! (see bottom of post for details) 


Can YOU Guess The Disney Movie Based On These Emojis?


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MOVIE #8




MOVIE #9




MOVIE #10


Got any good guesses? Tweet me @houseofsummersL or leave a comment here!  ReTweet this post for a chance to win additional entires.

*3 PRIZES will be awarded at random out of those that participate.  The system is simple, comments get numbered and then a numbers are randomly drawn.  Only open to residents in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.  Winners will be announced on Twitter and notified directly through Twitter or Google+.   Winners MUST respond within 7 days of notice.  After 7 days, a new winner will be selected.  Good luck & Happy Guessing!*

Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter At Christmas Time

Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter At Christmas Time 

I know this may seem a little unusual to post about Christmas at Disney in the middle of summer but the truth is that THIS is planning season.  If you are looking to celebrate the holidays at Disney, odds are you are working on that now.  Hopefully this post offers a little insight to someone, somewhere.


These photos are from the trip I took to Walt Disney World at the end of November 2015.  I was only at Port Orleans French Quarter for one night before I moved to a 1 bedroom deluxe villa at Old Key West.  All the DVC resorts were booked the first night I wanted to stay and with a flight already scheduled, I had to make a decision.  I almost went with Coronado Springs but decided to go with Port Orleans simply because I'm familiar with the property and I didn't have any extra time to get acquainted with a new resort.  Coronado Springs is the only Disney resort at WDW that I haven't been to yet.  It's strange because I've never even been on property at Coronado.  I also have yet to stay at any of the All-Star Resorts but I have visited all three hotels.  I was a little bummed at first about missing the Coronado train again but, I fell in love fast with Port Orleans French Quarter and before I could even check in at the front desk, I knew I had ended up at the right place.  The resort is MAGICAL at Christmastime.  That's the only way to describe it.  Believe it or not, French Quarter had a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.  I regret not getting more photos especially of my room, but I was tired after a long day between airports and all I did was snap a few photos on my cell while on my way to the room.  I think they are still worth posting though because there are not as many photos out online of the Moderate Resorts during the holiday season.  If I had snapped a few photos in the lobby of The Grand Floridian, I probably wouldn't post them because those photos are everywhere.  I wish it were a full resort overview of French Quarter at Christmastime and it will be something to aim for in the future.  In the meantime, I hope you will enjoy the photos I was able to get that first night.


I arrived on Thanksgiving Day (even though technically it was nighttime)














Saturday, June 25, 2016

Mystery Pin Unboxing, Mystery Collection Walt Disney World, Haunted Mansion Vinylmation, More Magical Mystery Pins Series 7



Mystery Pin Unboxing, Mystery Collection Walt Disney World, Haunted Mansion Vinylmation and More Magical Mystery Pins Series 7.


Haunted Mansion Vinylmation back of box cover

Walt Disney World Mystery Collection Pin box back

Magical Mystery Pins Series 7 Yellow Bag



Simba!

The Little Mermaid

Piglet and Buzz from Series 7 Magical Mystery Pins.

Pin haul including Haunted Mansion Vinylmation!