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Want to start shopping second-hand? It’s a little different than going to the mall.

Image of an antique booth filled with vintage signs and furniture, a text overall reads "Antique Mall Dos and Dont's"

Antique Mall Dos & Don’ts

November 14, 2019, 8 Comments on Antique Mall Dos & Don’ts

Shopping for antiques and vintage is a different experience than the local mall or department store, and if you’re new to antiquing, it can be a little difficult to understand. My parents were antique dealers, and I grew up going to antique malls, quickly learned the ins and outs of antique malls, and eventually became…

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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, 3 Comments on Redlands Vintage Shopping Guide

Please Note: This post was originally published in May of 2019. However I attempt to keep this post current and up-to-date as new shops arrive and/or sadly close. Please keep in mind I do not visit as often as I would like, and from time to time you may find this post to be out…

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Magnolia Park Vintage Shopping Guide

Burbank’s Magnolia Park Vintage Shopping Guide

July 2, 2018, 5 Comments on Burbank’s Magnolia Park Vintage Shopping Guide

Please Note: This post was originally published in July of 2018. However I attempt to keep this post current and up-to-date as new shops arrive and/or sadly close. Please keep in mind I do not visit as often as I would like, and from time to time you may find this post to be out…

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Flea Market Dos and Don’ts

August 21, 2017, 5 Comments on Flea Market Dos and Don’ts

With the holiday season (which for me includes Halloween) arriving soon, Patrick and I have been hitting up more flea markets in search of fresh vintage Halloween decor to add to our home, and after witnessing and overhearing certain things at the flea market I decided to go ahead with a dos and don’ts for…

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Orange Vintage Shopping Guide

June 19, 2017, Leave a Comment on Orange Vintage Shopping Guide

Please Note: This post was originally published in June of 2017. However I attempt to keep this post current and up-to-date as new shops arrive and/or sadly close. Within even a short time of moving to California I was receiving e-mails of people planning visits to California and wanted to know where to shop. I…

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How to Tell Vintage from Repro Halloween Decorations

October 11, 2015, 12 Comments on How to Tell Vintage from Repro Halloween Decorations

Halloween in around the corner, and with it many people are shopping for Halloween decorations, including vintage lovers who do their shopping at antique malls. However in recent visits to antique malls I have noticed some dealers selling items that look old, but are in fact new! So, how are you to tell the difference?…

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How To Sell Your Vintage Clothing

February 16, 2014, 7 Comments on How To Sell Your Vintage Clothing

Spring is right around the corner and with that comes spring cleaning, and maybe that means you will be going through your wardrobe and deciding to part with a few things.  And there are many venues to take your now unwanted vintage garments. Resale Shops If you have a few vintage garments that are a…

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Beginners Guide to Vintage Shopping

December 28, 2013, 16 Comments on Beginners Guide to Vintage Shopping

In my numerous vintage shopping excursions I have observed many people coming into shops who are not familiar with vintage, and may be just starting out.  Some get overwhelmed, others confused, so I thought I’d offer up some of my personal tips that I know make for a better shopping experience. Be Respectful When you…

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Antique Show Tips & Tricks

October 28, 2013, 6 Comments on Antique Show Tips & Tricks

The Portland Antique and Collectable Expo is about the vintage lover’s equivalent of a marathon. Or remember those Black Friday ads that Target had awhile back of a woman training for it? Yeah, it’s a bit like that.  But instead of once a year, it happens three times a year. With over 1,000 booths to…

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Portland Vintage Guide

May 21, 2013, 19 Comments on Portland Vintage Guide

September 2014 UPDATE: As I no longer call Portland home, this list may find itself out of date, as I will only know of changes in shops via friends and social media. So it is more important than ever to check Facebook, Google, and/or Yelp pages to see if businesses are still in operation and…

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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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