A mural featuring Egyptian style wings with the sun above.

King Tut Exhibit

July 13, 2018, 2 Comments

Like many I have met, I have long been enchanted with ancient Egypt, so when it was announced and exhibit of King Tutankhamun artifacts was going to be at the California Science Center many of my friends were excited to go, and we arranged a date to attend together. Sadly, I ended up with a…

Old photograph of the exterior of The Pink Pussycat, painted pink and black, including a large mural of a cat rubbing against a fishnet covered leg.

The Pink Pussycat College of Strip Tease Where Yesteryear’s Strippers Learned Their Craft

July 11, 2018, 4 Comments

Imagine you are a woman living the high life in early 1960s Hollywood, you have a great husband, who after working hard as a door-to-door salesman, elevates himself to running a haberdashery in Beverly Hills and then enters the nightclub business. It’s a classy life. Then, one day, your loving husband comes home and tells…

Me enjoying the fun atmosphere of the drive-in, wearing a purple, blue, and green floral halter top, purple shorts, and wood tiki brooch. Behind a carved wood sign reads "Snack Bar" and paintings of Hawaiian beaches hang on either side.

Mission Tiki Drive-In

July 9, 2018, Leave a Comment on Mission Tiki Drive-In

Well, it only took three and a half years, but we finally made it to a drive-in movie theatre here in southern California, the Mission Tiki Drive-In. If you remember my days in Oregon, then you probably remember our summer visits to the 99W Drive-In in Newberg, and how much I utterly adored that drive-in.…

Standing inside Independence Hall, white walls, with mint green trim and warm hardwood floors, wearing a dress made of red and white stripe fabric and blue with white star fabric, done in the 18th century style.

Star-Spangled Gal

July 5, 2018, 8 Comments

I have created a bit of Independence Day tradition for myself, which is coming up with an American Bicentennial inspired outfit and wearing it to Knott’s Berry Farm’s recreation of Independence Hall. I originally had planned a different outfit for the day, a dress I bought from Tiki Kiki Vintage, but when Junk 4 Joy…

Burbank’s Magnolia Park Vintage Shopping Guide

July 2, 2018, 4 Comments

Awhile I created my Orange Vintage Shopping Guide, but mentioned there are so many wonderful places to shop in the greater Los Angeles area, that I planned on doing multiple vintage shopping guides for more specific areas. Today I bring you another! The adorable city of Burbank is home to so many studios, including Walt…

The main entrance today. White double doors with trim, an arched faux window that is really a mirror is above.

The Remains of West Hollywood’s Kitschy New Orleans Themed LGBT Headquarters

June 28, 2018, Leave a Comment on The Remains of West Hollywood’s Kitschy New Orleans Themed LGBT Headquarters

Recently I was out photographing a building for an upcoming post, and as I was shooting Patrick and I began to talk about where to go for lunch. I snapped away as he looked on his phone and said “Well, the place right next door is a New Orleans place. Oh, wait, it’s closed.” And…

Me sitting at one of the gorgeous turquoise and white booths.

Grand Re-Opening of George’s 50s Diner in Long Beach

June 25, 2018, 1 Comment

On December 16, 2016, one of Long Beach’s historic landmarks was in trouble. A fire tore through George’s 50s Diner, leaving the interior of this Googie masterpiece completely gutted. Miraculously the exterior was virtually untouched. But it was still a long road to rebuild, and a year and a half later, this icon is open…

Atomic Redhead' Guide to Knott's Berry Farm

Knott’s Berry Farm Guide

June 21, 2018, 2 Comments

Awhile ago I did a post sharing my tips for visiting Disneyland. Today, I am turning my focus to Knott’s Berry Farm! Offering up a little guide to help you on your next, or perhaps first ever visit to Knott’s! Knott’s Berry Farm is home to two theme parks, one the original Knott’s Berry Farm…

A Sneak Peek at Howard Johnson Anaheim’s Retro Redo

June 19, 2018, 7 Comments

There is nothing I like more than a mid-century business fully embracing their history and running with it, and that is exactly what the Howard Johnson here in Anaheim has done. Recently, this HoJo decided it was time for a renovation, and they looked to the past for inspiration. Located right across the street from…

Me, wearing a teal blue peasant top, and a border print skirt of miners panning for gold.

Eureka!

June 18, 2018, 4 Comments

It’s been longer than I prefer between posts, but we recently had guests for the last week, and our car has been in the shop as well! So we haven’t been doing too much! Even though our car is still in the shop, I have been dying to get to Knott’s Berry Farm to show…