Two witches stand outside a spooky house. One holds a broom, while the other stirs a cauldron. A black cat walks by, an owl and a bat fly overhead. Text reads "Atomic Redhead Presents Witch Watusi Witchy Songs for Halloween"

10 Songs to Cast a Spell this Halloween

October 3, 2019, 7 Comments

Last year I started a new tradition here on the blog, sharing ten songs from my Halloween playlist, which currently has over 200 songs on it. Because seriously, there is way more to Halloween music than “Monster Mash” and “Thriller.” Last year I just threw together a random selection (which you can catch here), but…

Myself, walking away from the camera with the black and white Ouija board shawl billowing out behind me.

Ouija Queen

October 1, 2019, 2 Comments

While Knott’s Scary Farm kicked off two weeks ago, Knott’s Spooky Farm, the kid-friendly Halloween theme event at Knott’s Berry Farm, started last weekend. Even though the event is geared more toward children, it’s still a lot of fun! Friendly spirits roam Ghost Town, there is “Spooky Storytelling” inside the Bird Cage Theatre, crafts in…

A ghostly bride stands inside a coffin on the porch of the undertaker's.

Knott’s Scary Farm Looks to its Past for Fresh Scares This Year

September 23, 2019, 6 Comments

We interrupt the Arizona road trip posts to bring you a special Halloween bulletin! Fog has rolled into Knott’s Berry Farm transforming it into Knott’s Scary Farm! And I was there opening weekend to experience all that is new for the year. Each fall Knott’s Scary Farm creaks open the doors to multiple mazes, several…

Myself standing inside the casket at the Boot Hill Cemetery.

What’s In the Fog this Fall at Knott’s Scary Farm

August 30, 2019, 2 Comments

It may still be summer, but Halloween is on the mind! Why? Because last night I attended the Knott’s Scary Farm announcement event, where I learned all kinds of amazing new information about the unique Halloween event that Knott’s Berry Farm offers each fall. As the event was in the evening and inside the massive…

Myself standing outside Independence Hall, a red brick building with white windows and doors, wearing a tricorn hat of red, white and blue stripes, a white t-shirt reading "Paul Revere and the Raiders" with the original flag jutting from the "Raiders" portion, and jean shorts, and platform shoes features red and white stripes and blue with white stars.

Ride with Paul Revere

July 5, 2019, 5 Comments

I hope my fellow Americans had a lovely and safe Independence Day. We spent the evening at home enjoying Disneyland’s fireworks from our front yard, but not before going to Knott’s Berry Farm’s Independence Hall as per my tradition for the last couple of years. While Knott’s Berry Farm’s version of Independence Hall is open…

A couple and a dog drive in a red car, a cop stands near the front gesturing to a "One Way" sign. Text on the door of the car reads "No two ways about it"

Vintage Valentine’s Day Cards

February 13, 2019, Leave a Comment on Vintage Valentine’s Day Cards

For the most part I’ve never much cared for Valentine’s Day. Never really celebrating or decorating, with the mild exception of using the holiday as an excuse to wear an excessive amount of pink and red. Over the years I’ve seen cute vintage valentines and antique shops and flea markets, but I mostly refrained from…

Myself standing in front of the Golden Horseshoe Saloon, wearing a magenta dress with gold and silver ric-rac, a silver belt, and silver moccasins.

Valentine’s Month at Disneyland

January 25, 2019, 2 Comments

This year Disneyland introduced “Valentine’s Month” to the park with extra decor, special food items, and even a scavenger hunt to celebrate the holiday of love. I’ve always enjoyed a good scavenger hunt, so Patrick and I went over to the park for the day to experience it. For those familiar with Disneyland’s Easter Egg…

Myself standing in front of a mid-century modern abstract print curtain in a black dress, a rhinestone necklace, in the background a banner reads "Kiss me at midnight" in gold glitter.

Ringing in 2019

January 2, 2019, 5 Comments

I don’t know about you, but 2018 was one long year for me. A lot happened, both good and bad. On a personal level, the year had its bumps, but overall wasn’t terrible, on a better personal note, I cultivated a lot of friendships this year, which left me so happy. However on a national…

Merry Christmas

December 25, 2018, 9 Comments

From our home in sunny California to wherever the holidays find you, Patrick and I both wish you a very Merry Christmas! And before you ask, yes, we tried to take a photo with Colonel Whiskers as part of it, but he was not having it! Perhaps next year!

A girl in a green shirt and black pants sits on a purple couch, she is on the phone and playing with her cat who is on the floor. Across the top it reads"and have a Merry Christmas"

Vintage Christmas Cards

December 20, 2018, 9 Comments

Recently I started collecting vintage Christmas cards, and decided, like many of my other ephemera collections, I should share them with you! Perhaps this will be another Christmas time tradition on the blog, as my collection grows. With this last one I also have to share the inside of it as well, because it’s just…