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Atomic Redhead

Unique Destinations, Weird History and More…

  • Places to Explore
    • Filming Locations
    • Roadside Americana
    • Bizarre & Unique
    • Abandoned
    • Architecture
    • Historic Locations
    • Museum Visits
    • Eat & Drink
    • Sleep Here
    • Natural Beauty
    • Lost Places
  • Amusement Parks
    • Disney Parks & Resorts
    • Knott’s Berry Farm
    • Universal Studios
    • Unique Amusements
  • History Lessons
    • The Wild West
    • California Dreamin’
    • Strange Tales
  • Tips, Guides, & Reviews
    • Travel Guides
    • Shopping Tips
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    • Product Reviews
    • Books, Movies & TV
    • Beauty & Wardrobe Tips
  • Lifestyle
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    • Our 1954 Home
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    • Found Treasures
    • Cooking with Vincent
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A family rides a red streetcar with a deer at the helm, across the top it reads "Merry Christmas" and across the middle of the car it reads "From the FIVE of Us!"

Vintage Christmas Cards Vol. 5

December 11, 2025, 2 Comments on Vintage Christmas Cards Vol. 5

In my Christmas decor post from this year, I noted that I had added more to my vintage Christmas cards collection. And as has been tradition (with a few exceptions) I’m bringing you another installment in sharing a sampling from my vintage Christmas card collection, including newly added ones! A special shout out to NeatoKeen…

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Pricilla's wedding dress and Elvis' tux.

Graceland Circa 1983

April 16, 2025, Leave a Comment on Graceland Circa 1983

Patrick and I are about to embark on a trip to Tennessee, and we will be making a stop at Elvis Presley’s grand home, Graceland. In anticipation of the visit, I thought it would be fun to share a find my dad gave me, photos of Graceland shortly after it opened to the public. After…

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Illustration of a woman in a Marie Antoinette style outfit with a tall wig and large skirt, along with a photograph of a woman in the same outfit, all pink.

A Showgirl’s Treasures

February 26, 2025, Leave a Comment on A Showgirl’s Treasures

The other day I received a text message from my dear friend Eric, the Knott’s Berry Farm historian, informing me of an estate sale here in Anaheim of a former Knott’s employee, and that I might find some interesting stuff. Already en route to go thrifting that day, I abruptly changed course and made my…

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Vintage Valentine’s Day Cards Vol. 4

February 5, 2025, Leave a Comment on Vintage Valentine’s Day Cards Vol. 4

Vintage illustration art is one of my favorite art forms, from magazine covers to children’s books to greeting cards, there is something so delightful, charming, and wonderful about the warmth of these illustrations. For a long time Patrick and I didn’t celebrate Valentine’s Day, let alone decorate, but these cute illustrated valentines eventually won me…

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Lost Art of Santa Claus Photo Folders

December 20, 2024, Leave a Comment on Lost Art of Santa Claus Photo Folders

It’s around this time of year that I share scans of my vintage Christmas card collection, but this year I thought I would do something a little different… As some of you know Patrick and I collect vintage souvenir photo folders from California night clubs and supper clubs, which I highlighted awhile back. In a…

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A small golden metal cup features a medallion with a witch on a broom and text that reds "Anaheim Halloween Festival"

Discovering a Rare Treasure from Anaheim’s Halloween Past

September 18, 2024, 1 Comment on Discovering a Rare Treasure from Anaheim’s Halloween Past

I know things have been quiet for awhile, and you’re about to find out why! First, Patrick and I have been spending a great deal of our time volunteering for the Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade. Long time readers of the blog are familiar with Anaheim’s unique 100 year old tradition. Every so often…

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A little blonde girl paints a picture of a boy and text reads "I want to be your valentine!"

Vintage Valentine’s Day Cards Vol. 3

January 31, 2024, Leave a Comment on Vintage Valentine’s Day Cards Vol. 3

I hope you enjoyed a look at how we decorate our home for Valentine’s Day, and today, in keeping with the theme, I thought we would take a closer look at some of the valentines! For a look at other years, click here!

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Vintage Letters from Santa

December 7, 2023, Leave a Comment on Vintage Letters from Santa

Usually around this time of year I share a sampling from my vintage Christmas card collection, but this year I’m bringing you something a little different…vintage letters from the big man in red himself, Santa Claus! I picked these up at an antique store, and they are letters parents could pick up from the local…

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Frightful Reads: The Art of Horror Comics

October 11, 2023, Leave a Comment on Frightful Reads: The Art of Horror Comics

Awhile back I shared part of my vintage romance comic book collection near Valentine’s Day. With Halloween coming up, it seemed a fitting time to share part of my vintage horror comic book collection. Want to read something in the vein of these comics? I highly recommend DC Showcase Presents: Ghosts, available via Amazon (note:…

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The Forgotten Adopt-a-Burro Program at Disneyland

May 17, 2023, 1 Comment on The Forgotten Adopt-a-Burro Program at Disneyland

Long time readers of the blog will remember I was immensely fond Big Thunder Ranch, the petting zoo/restaurant/entertainment venue that was once next door to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and was demolished to make way for Galaxy’s Edge. Every once in awhile I wistfully look at Big Thunder Ranch items on Ebay and recently I…

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BLOGGED! A look at our home all decorated for Chri BLOGGED! A look at our home all decorated for Christmas! 🎄 Link in stories and bio! Are you all decorated?
November things. The boys tried to help decorate f November things. The boys tried to help decorate for Christmas, so things have taken way longer than I thought. Friends are the best. Disneyland surprises. And a new car!
This morning Patrick and I went to Disneyland basi This morning Patrick and I went to Disneyland basically just to eat as much holiday food as we could. It’s been on the chilly for us in California, so I bundled up but wanted to stay comfy, and ended up looking like a David Crosby groupie. Not a bad look for throwing it together at 6 am! From the Holiday Beef Dinner Potato to the gingerbread cookies (the best ones are from Harbor Galley!) to the Cranberry Pomegranate Mint Julep (it’s no Watermelon Julep but it’s still tasty!) we filled our bellies right as it started to sprinkle.
BLOGGED! A look at how Pat and I spent Halloween n BLOGGED! A look at how Pat and I spent Halloween night! Link in stories and bio! 🎃
It took over a week to be able to come up with coh It took over a week to be able to come up with coherent words for how I’m feeling after the election. Over on the blog you can find a list of institutions Patrick and I currently support or have previously supported. They offer aid to various threatened groups, provide resources, teaching tools, and ways you can be active. Link can be found in stories and bio!

Also this isn’t Philly! It’s Knott’s Berry Farm! Need a reminder of democracy, visit Knott’s Berry Farm’s recreation of Independence Hall. It’s free to visit! It was also used in National Treasure! Which came out 20 years ago today!
November so far. I can’t believe November is over November so far. I can’t believe November is over half over. I haven’t been able to blog for several reasons. 1. Both Pat and I caught a cold. Yes, a cold. We tested for COVID multiple times and were negative. 2. The election. Reflections on which will be shared this week on the blog. 3. We have started our office renovation. Well I guess we completed Phase 2. Phase 1 was when we build the wall. Anyway, we painted, laid carpet down, and moved some stuff around. Phase 3 will be making a custom corner wall unit. Meanwhile I finally packed the last Halloween box today. It was the bathroom decor, and began to deep clean. I hope to haul in the Christmas decor this week. How about y’all? How are you holding up? Have you decorated for the holidays?
We need each other more than ever now. We can be s We need each other more than ever now. We can be scared. I am the most scared I’ve ever been in my whole life. We can take today to rest and mourn. My simple advice is look around you. Find those you trust. Build a better community and future with them. And with them we will fight. We must never stop fighting to create a place where everyone is equal. If you learn of protests, groups, programs, anything, that helps others, post it, share it, encourage people to attend, and attend yourself.
So much is at stake. Vote! But don’t stop there. G So much is at stake. Vote! But don’t stop there. Get involved in your community. Create positive change on your own street. Make a space that is welcoming and inclusive. 💙
Houdini is ready to be packed away. 🎃 But in all s Houdini is ready to be packed away. 🎃 But in all seriousness, black cats are some of the best cats around. They are not bad luck and they are NOT to be used as live, temporary Halloween decorations. A very tragic reality, and a contributing factor to why they are often not available for adoption during October. Sadly because of superstition black cats are the least adopted, and make up roughly a third of the cats available for adoption. So please consider adopting one if you’re looking for a furry companion! They are incredibly affectionate and fun loving! 🐈‍⬛
I can’t believe the @anaheimhalloweenparade is ove I can’t believe the @anaheimhalloweenparade is over. We celebrated the centennial of our parade, quite the milestone! @patrickarlt and I took on a lot more responsibilities and it added to our growing sense of community here in Anaheim. While it may be over for another year, many of our volunteers are already hard at work seeking ways to improve our event for next year! 🎃 I dived a little more into all that Pat and I took on over on the blog! You can find a link in my bio! 🖤
Yesterday Patrick and I woke up early to take @ana Yesterday Patrick and I woke up early to take @anaheimhalloweenparade floats back to the warehouse (they need to recharge at the end of the parade route) then we did some post-parade reorganizing and unloaded, then it was off to LA for @orvillepeck ! Which was nothing short of amazing! Then we swung by the old Arby’s for pizza and cheesecake from Prince St.
BLOGGED! I’ve always loved Rolly Crump’s work he d BLOGGED! I’ve always loved Rolly Crump’s work he did while at Disney, but his non-Disney work is a delightful and groovy contrast! So it was wonderful to see some of it last weekend! Major congratulations to @haydenevansart for finishing one of Crump’s lost pieces of art! See and read more over on the blog! Link in bio and stories!
BLOGGED! A visit to @batesnutfarm to find the perf BLOGGED! A visit to @batesnutfarm to find the perfect pumpkin! Over 100 years old, this farm has more than nuts! 🧡 See and read more on the blog! Link in stories and bio!
Look, Ma! I made the LA Times! Months of hard work Look, Ma! I made the LA Times! Months of hard work, many Sundays given up, and countless hours working in social media content all leading up to the centennial celebration of the @anaheimhalloweenparade on October 26! Will I see you there?! 🎃
Take a spin around our home to see how we decorate Take a spin around our home to see how we decorate for Halloween! 🎃 For more visit the blog! Link in bio!
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