Myself looking at some of the Hulett art.

Disney Animation, Christmas Cards and More at the Hilbert Museum

December 18, 2024, 1 Comment

Awhile ago my friend Melissa of Amuseboosh introduced me to the Hilbert Museum, a stunning art museum right under my nose in nearby Orange, just blocks away from some of my favorite antique malls! Recently Patrick and I went, as they had several exhibits that were really interesting, including Disney art from the 1950s and…

Myself, standing in front of a blue painted Victorian styled store front, wearing a pair of Minnie Mouse ears with a couple riding in a sleigh on one side, and a pair of ice skating rabbits on the other, a pink shirt with a floral print, blue jeans, and a long brown leather coat with a fur collar.

Anniversary at Disneyland

December 16, 2024, 1 Comment

Over the weekend Patrick and I celebrated our 14th wedding anniversary. We had different plans for this year, but some things got in the way, so we ended up spending the day at Disneyland. Last year we Disneybounded as Joe and Jenny from one of my favorite cartoon shorts, Once Upon a Wintertime, and the…

Multiple stuff Santas sit on the couch under a swag of vintage Christmas cards pinned to a line.

Christmastime at Home

December 4, 2024, 1 Comment

We are in December! It’s hard to believe that we are just 20 days away from Christmas! So it is time to share with you our home all decorated for the holidays! Between post-Anaheim Halloween Parade activities, and both Patrick and I getting a cold, we were slow to decorate, and we also chose to…

A woman dressed in a red dress and a gentleman dressed in a green coat and black pants knock on a door. To the right green text reads "Atomic Redhead Presents" and in red font reads "Festive Holiday Favorites"

Festive Favorites

November 27, 2024, Leave a Comment on Festive Favorites

With Thanksgiving tomorrow, it’s the perfect time to once again share selections from my massive Christmas playlist! I’ve highlighted songs for those who live in warmer climates, cowboy tunes, and stuff that is just plain weird. Today I wanted to offer some of my personal favorites that are a little more traditional in sentiment, but…

Myself, standing in Ghost Town, an old West area of Knott's, wearing a trucker hat that reads "I heart Elvira", a red, yellow, orange, and black stripe shirt, and black corduroy pants

Halloween Night

November 21, 2024, Leave a Comment on Halloween Night

I know it’s almost Thanksgiving, but I didn’t want to pass on sharing snapshots from Halloween night, which we spent at Knott’s Scary Farm. This had kind of been our tradition for awhile, giving us a nice way to close out the Halloween season! From the fog filled streets of Ghost Town, to the waves…

Inside the singing room, a chair and small desk sit against the back wall. The walls are painted a pale green color. In front a small collection of tables and chairs, atop each table are quills and parchment.

Here we are…again…

November 19, 2024, 4 Comments

It’s taken me over a week to go through a roller coast of emotions to be able to finally sit down and write. For long time readers, much of what I have to say will be something you’ve heard from me at one point or another. But I know I’m always getting new readers. I…

Myself on the left, wearing a witch hat of white, orange, and yellow, akin to a piece of candy corn, and a yellow dress, with Pumpkin Man, a man with a pumpkin head, blue bowler, green jacket, red bowtie, and blue shirt.

The Centennial Celebration of the Anaheim Halloween Parade

October 30, 2024, Leave a Comment on The Centennial Celebration of the Anaheim Halloween Parade

I honestly can’t believe Halloween is tomorrow! This spooky season has really flown by for us as we have been very busy! As some of you know, Patrick and I volunteer for the Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade, which occurred last weekend. A lot goes into it, and we’ve been working hard since late…

The Wild World of Rolly Crump

October 24, 2024, 1 Comment

When visiting Disneyland, it can be easy for the average guest to forget about the hundreds of pieces of concept art that were created in the development of any attraction. But not for me. For two decades, I’ve been in love with the concept work Imagineer Rolly Crump did for Disneyland, especially his ideas for…

Myself, wearing a Hex Girls t-shirt and purple shorts, walking through the pumpkin Patch.

Bates Nut Farm: The 100 Year Old Farm to Find Your Perfect Pumpkin

October 22, 2024, 3 Comments

When fall arrives, it means it’s time to find a pumpkin patch and pick that perfect prized pumpkin to take home. Over the years I’ve tried to find just the right pumpkin patch, and I mean honest to goodness pumpkin patch, where you pick a pumpkin off the vine! This year we decided to venture…

Halloween at Home

October 9, 2024, 2 Comments

It’s that time of year again! Time to showcase our Halloween decor! As I’ve said before, almost every holiday every year since we bought the house has presented its own interesting set of challenges because of one thing or another. Earlier this year we acquired a massive Kodak sign which threw a wrench in how…