Myself standing with the Cyclone Racer Bridge in the background, wearing a t-shirt with a female sunbather and the Cyclone Racer in the background, and red shorts.

The Rise and Fall of the Long Beach Pike

June 20, 2019, 3 Comments

Towering above shops like H&M, Forever 21, and The Gap is what appears to be a rollercoaster, yet no cars race by, and no screams of riders can be heard. Upon closer inspection, it is no rollercoaster, just bridge built to look like one. But, why? Let’s take a trip back in time, all the…

Myself standing in front of a doorway, with tattered banners of red and white hanging above, wearing a dark brown motorcycle jacket, a green and white blouse, and tan wide leg slacks.

Batuu Bound

June 18, 2019, 2 Comments

Yes, you’re getting another post about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, aka Batuu. Here on Batuu, it is a very earthy color palette, and the citizens of the area don lots of layers with vests, wraps, and more. After seeing their ensembles, I became very inspired to look in my wardrobe for something of a similar…

Myself standing in front of one of the doorways of Batuu, wearing a grey, lace duster, over a dark read dress, my hair in braids and pinned in the back.

A Galaxy Far, Far Away…or Just Down the Street

June 13, 2019, 2 Comments

In the summer of 2015, The Walt Disney Company’s CEO, Bob Iger, announced something people have been dreaming about for decades, Guests of Disneyland and Walt Disney World would be able to finally step into the world of Star Wars, as both parks would be opening up a brand new Star Wars themed land. As…

This Summer’s Best Party is at Knott’s Berry Farm

June 11, 2019, 1 Comment

Earlier I wrote about Knott’s Berry Farm‘s summertime unique, interactive experience Ghost Town Alive, well, the fun doesn’t end when the sun goes down at Knott’s. This year they have added a whole new experience with Summer Nights. From now through August 11, Guests can enjoy live music from multiple bands, a live DJ, a…

A bronze state of Old Ben with his nose turned up toward the sky, sitting on a rock.

Oh, Just a Park Dedicated to a Famous Sea Lion

June 7, 2019, 1 Comment

As mentioned earlier, Catalina is full of unique stories, but perhaps one of the most unique is the fact there is a park dedicated to a sea lion. Yes, a sea lion. Just after you disembark from the Catalina Express, you walk along the edge of the harbor past a bronze statue of a sea…

The Stunning Art Deco Theatre Hidden Inside Catalina’s Casino

June 5, 2019, 5 Comments

Our main reason for visiting Catalina was to attend Catalinaland, a presentation by Ambassador of Americana, and personal idol, Charles Phoenix. Phoenix was presenting his slideshow celebrating the island in the iconic Avalon Theatre, which is located within the Catalina Casino. When chewing gum king, William Wrigley Jr. opened his “Casino” on May 29, 1929,…

Exterior of the Catalina Island Museum, a small, cream stucco colored building.

Catalina Island: A Tale of Chewing Gum, Grave Robbing, and Movie Stars

June 3, 2019, 3 Comments

On Sunday, Patrick and I finally made it over to the little island of Catalina. If you aren’t familiar with California geography, Catalina is a small island, roughly 30 miles off the coast of Long Beach, accesible by ferry from a handful of ports on the mainland. At just under 75 square miles, about 4,000…

Myself standing against a worn wooden building, wearing a blue and green dress that features western images and faux adverts.

Ghost Town Alive Rides Again

May 30, 2019, Leave a Comment on Ghost Town Alive Rides Again

If you’ve been reading the blog at all for the last four years, then you’re well aware of the unique event that Knott’s Berry Farm offers each summer called Ghost Town Alive. If you’re new, well, I’ll explain… Ghost Town Alive is an eight hour interactive structured improv, where the entire area of Ghost Town…

An ensemble for Dale Evans: A red square dancing dress with blue and white trim at the neck and hem, a blue bolero jacket is an option, along with a blue basket style purse.

The Lost Art of Paper Dolls: Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Edition

May 28, 2019, 4 Comments

It’s no secret I love western wear. But a secret I do have is that I have a soft spot for vintage paper dolls. For years I have refrained from purchasing any of these miniature works of art, but when I spied a set featuring western kind and queen, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, I…

A blue sky above the Redlands train station, which is a white building with pillars. "Redlands" in red letters reads across the top of the building. An overlay in red type reads "Redlands Vintage Shopping Guide"

Redlands Vintage Shopping Guide

May 15, 2019, Leave a Comment on Redlands Vintage Shopping Guide

Many know that Palm Springs is a mid-century mecca, and a perfect place to have a vay-cay lounging by the pool. But what few may know is that on your way to Palm Springs there is a perfect place for a vintage shopping pit stop in the citrus rich city of Redlands. I find myself…