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    • Roadside Americana
    • Bizarre & Unique
    • Abandoned
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    • Historic Locations
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    • Disney Parks & Resorts
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    • Universal Studios
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  • History Lessons
    • The Wild West
    • California Dreamin’
    • Strange Tales
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    • Product Reviews
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Standing next to the Andy Anaheim float. I wear a black cowboy hat, white tee featuring Andy Anaheim, and black jeans. Andy's whose body is made of the letter A, wears a marching band cap, and beats on a massive drum that reads "Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade"

On the Hunt for the Anaheim Halloween Parade

November 2, 2021, 2 Comments on On the Hunt for the Anaheim Halloween Parade

Every Saturday before Halloween since 1924 Anaheim has hosted a Halloween parade, however, like with many things, COVID has thrown a wrench in tradition. Last year they opted for a drive-thru experience, or a reverse parade (as I called it) where the parade floats were stationary and we drove by them. This year they tried…

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Myself, wearing a black and white stripe dress, a pin featuring the Headless Horseman, Ichabod and Katrina sits at the center of the neckline, a black choker with a rhinestone star charm in the center, standing in front of a large wooden door with black, curling wrought iron details.

200 Years of Sleepy Hollow

September 16, 2021, 4 Comments on 200 Years of Sleepy Hollow

In 1819 American writer Washington Irving penned a short story that  would go on to become one of the most enduring Halloween classics, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” For just over 200 years, Ichabod Crane and his advisory the Headless Horseman have been interpreted time and time again and in variety of ways. Last weekend…

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Our completed yard, a patch of green goes from the sidewalk to a rock edge pathway, past it features warm, decomposed granite and a variety of cacti. Text overlay reads "Our 1954 Home Front Yard"

Our 1954 Home: Front Yard

May 5, 2021, 2 Comments on Our 1954 Home: Front Yard

Patrick and I aim to do one or two big house projects each year, and we were on the verge of rebuilding the wall between the living room and office, with a list of contractors to call for estimates and then the pandemic hit. While construction is of course an essential business, it wasn’t like…

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Myself, wearing a turquoise sleeveless top and pink peddle pushers, seated at a white metal table. A small cacti sits in a turquoise planter in the middle of the table, a plate with pink and white cookies sits nearby. The table is white with matching white chairs with orange cushions. In the background is the covered part of the patio with various chairs and plants. Text overlay reads "Our 1954 Home Patio Revamp"

Our 1954 Home: Patio Revamp

April 7, 2021, 5 Comments on Our 1954 Home: Patio Revamp

Earlier I mentioned that Patrick and I were revamping our patio, and today I’m excited to share what it looks like, along with some other changes to our backyard! When we moved in our backyard featured lots of mature plants, but no grass. After planting grass we realized there was a portion of our backyard…

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Sitting on a blanket in front of my orange tree, wearing a white sweater, with two orange brooches, and a skirt featuring various California landmarks, while reading.

California Dreamin’ is Becomin’ a Reality

February 10, 2021, 5 Comments on California Dreamin’ is Becomin’ a Reality

Since moving to California I had dreamed of having my very own orange tree. I imagined the joy of stepping outside, plucking an orange off the tree for fresh orange juice in the morning or for an afternoon snack. When we moved into our house a little over three years ago I hemmed and hawed…

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Myself wearing a black top that features an open skirt, with black cigarette pants underneath. A white blouse peeks out at the top and a large orange bow with a print of black cats is worn at the neck.

Anaheim Halloween Parade – Drive Thru Style

October 28, 2020, 3 Comments on Anaheim Halloween Parade – Drive Thru Style

I’m lucky enough to live in a town that has a Halloween parade every year. Under normal circumstances, there is a fall festival during the day before the parade starts. The festival is full of games, artists selling their unique works, and live music. Then as the sun sets the parade, with its collection of…

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Looking into our kitchen from the dining room. Cream and pink tile counter sits atop cream cabinets with copper hardware. Upper cabinets, also cream, sit against green walls. Text overlay reads "Our 1954 Home Kitchen"

Our 1954 Home: Kitchen

September 9, 2020, 13 Comments on Our 1954 Home: Kitchen

You’ve seen the kitchen here and there on the blog, in the background of various posts and in my Cooking with Vincent series, but today we are finally giving it a proper post all its own because we recently did a (partial) kitchen redo! Our kitchen is directly behind our fireplace, which sits in the…

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A covered patio stretches out from a butter yellow house, on the patio are various ceramic and fiberglass planters, along with two black butterfly style chairs. Green grass surrounds the patio, large agave plants are clustered in the corner.

Our 1954 Home: Backyard

November 29, 2018, 12 Comments on Our 1954 Home: Backyard

We’ve been in our home a little over a year now, and, with some minor exceptions, we just now finished up our backyard, and I am happy to finally share it on the blog! From the get-go, many people were interested in what our backyard looked like, but I kept it hidden for the most…

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Myself standing in front of a quartette of black cats of wood, wearing a patchwork print dress of orange, yellow, black and white, as a large straw hat

The Anaheim Halloween Parade

October 30, 2018, 1 Comment on The Anaheim Halloween Parade

Last weekend Patrick and I finally made it to one of Anaheim’s oldest traditions, the Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade! Starting in 1923, the parade was started the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce as a way to bring the community together and create a more family oriented Halloween event, and has been a beloved favorite…

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Our 1954 Home: Laundry Room text over a look at the vintage aprons that hang above the washer and dryer. A vintage washboard hangs above the sink in the back.

Our 1954 Home: Laundry Room

September 18, 2018, 7 Comments on Our 1954 Home: Laundry Room

Having a vintage wardrobe means laundry is vital to its lifespan. While I do a good deal of hand-washing, I still use a washer for some items. This meant that the location of the laundry hook-ups was vital in selecting a home. Growing up I had laundry in the garage, with direct access from the…

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@disneyland ‘s Main Street Electrical Parade tur @disneyland ‘s Main Street Electrical Parade turns 50 this year! I absolutely adore this parade! Learn more about how it came to be and see more photos on the blog! 💡 Link in stories and bio! 
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Dreams really do come true! I got to see @orvillep Dreams really do come true! I got to see @orvillepeck at @pappyandharriets ! It was a magical night I’ll never forget and I’m so glad I got to go with other badass babes @brittanyalyse and @ravenzahara . 🎶 More over on the blog. Link in bio.
I am at a loss for words right now. I can barely f I am at a loss for words right now. I can barely function, but I have to get my gloves on and be ready to fight. We won’t go back. I beg that you listen to those who seek abortions, and why the service is essential healthcare. 📸 from the 2019 @womensmarch , will be masking up for the one later this month.
Celebrated Halfway to Halloween at @spookyswapmeet Celebrated Halfway to Halloween at @spookyswapmeet and saw some familiar faces that I greatly missed! Scored some fresh vintage Halloween decor and even bought tickets to Midsummer Scream! 🎃
Another spring @dapperday has come and gone. See m Another spring @dapperday has come and gone. See more on the blog! 🌼 Link in stories and bio!
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My birthday was last week, and I spent part of it My birthday was last week, and I spent part of it at…a convenience store. Yep. But it’s not just any convenience store, it’s the “store where creatures meet” the infamous Canyon Country Store in the heart of Laurel Canyon. Learn more about the store and the canyon that produced some of the most iconic songs in music history over on the blog. 🎶 Link in bio and stories! ❤️ Special shout out to @ondinira for my amazing Taurus necklace!
BLOGGED! A visit to Peggy Sue’s 50s Diner. Today BLOGGED! A visit to Peggy Sue’s 50s Diner. Today this icon of Yermo is a sprawling maze paying homage to the 50, but it started out as a humble roadside diner built from railroad ties. See and read more on the blog! 🍔 Link in stories and profile!
After a quick round of shopping at the @dapperdaye After a quick round of shopping at the @dapperdayexpo where I scored this ultra cute brooch from @matchaccessories it’s time to loaf by the pool and soak up some sun. Spring, who? It’s summertime, baby.
En route to Calico you pass by the deserted Jenny En route to Calico you pass by the deserted Jenny Rose, with its massive neon heart sign. No customers except for the crows. It is odd that the furniture inside have faded sold tags, as if they were off to a new home, but instead they still sit, waiting, caked in dust. Did you ever get to stop and eat at Jenny Rose before it closed? 
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BLOGGED! A visit to Calico Ghost Town! 🏚 Link i BLOGGED! A visit to Calico Ghost Town! 🏚 Link in stories and bio! @iiswhoiis fans may find this place familiar as it was used in her “High Road” video.
Last Sunday’s look. 🐰 🐣 @loveal_co is maki Last Sunday’s look. 🐰 🐣 @loveal_co is making products that seriously speak to me.
BLOGGED! A visit to Hollywood Forever to take @cem BLOGGED! A visit to Hollywood Forever to take @cemeterytourguide ‘s amazing tour of this beautiful cemetery! Plus we got to meet @closeupthecemeterycat ! 🐈‍⬛ Learn more about this unique Hollywood location, and the story of Close Up on the blog! Link in stories on bio!
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Tax the church and support your local drive-in. Tax the church and support your local drive-in.
Part 2 of our visit to the Nethercutt is up on the Part 2 of our visit to the Nethercutt is up on the blog! This portion, located in a separate building across the street, is only accessible through a paid, guided tour, and includes more cars, more hood ornaments (yes that is a Puss in Boots hood ornament!) and mechanical orchestrions. See more on the blog! Link in stories and bio!
BLOGGED! A visit to the Nethercutt Museum! An amaz BLOGGED! A visit to the Nethercutt Museum! An amazing automotive museum filled with gorgeous cars and a stunning collection of hood ornaments. Link in stories and bio!
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