Myself, in a short black velvet dress, red belt, standing in front of a large "ELVIS" sign lit up with red lightbulbs.

Travel Back in Time to Elvis’ 1969 Las Vegas Show

August 13, 2025, Leave a Comment on Travel Back in Time to Elvis’ 1969 Las Vegas Show

Patrick and I recently returned from a week long road trip where we drove to Idaho to visit my mom for a few days. Our first stop was in Las Vegas, which coincided with a recreation of Elvis Presley’s first Las Vegas show at what was then known as The International Hotel, which is the…

A massive broken neon sign features a roller skate with wings and large red letters reading "SKATELAND"

Gems of Tennessee

May 29, 2025, 1 Comment

From Pigeon Forge to Memphis to Nashville, I fell in love with Tennessee and all it had to offer. Like with many road trips, we made several stops that just didn’t make the cut as a blog post on their own, but they were just too good not to share, so please enjoy this post…

Exterior view of the Ryman, a multi story brick building with white details and a peaked roof.

Behind the Curtain of the Ryman, the Mother Church of Country Music

May 19, 2025, 3 Comments

Running through Nashville is the Cumberland River, and in the 1880s it meant Nashville was a rough and tumble river town with saloons, gambling, and of course riverboats. Thomas Ryman was a man of the river, owning a successful riverboat company, and not exactly a man of God, but all that changed on May 10,…

Myself, wearing an Elvis tee holding a microphone in the studio.

Inside Sun Studio, the Birthplace of Rock ‘n Roll

May 9, 2025, Leave a Comment on Inside Sun Studio, the Birthplace of Rock ‘n Roll

Memphis is synomous with music, and often considered the birthplace of rock ‘n roll, specifically at Sun Studio, where we stopped in for a visit. The studio has a small store and cafe, and those taking the tour are ushered through a small museum, and later the studio itself. Music lover Sam Phillips opened Memphis…

The Wonder of Graceland: Dazzling Treasures of Elvis

May 7, 2025, 1 Comment

Dubbed the “King of Rock ‘n Roll” Elvis Presley changed the music industry. In 1957 Elvis had his first gold record with “Heartbreak Hotel” and with it lots of money. At just 22 Elvis purchased Graceland, a home for himself, his parents, grandmother, and eventually his wife and daughter. The stunning mansion was built in…

Sign above the door reading "Arcade" in script, and "Restaurant" in bold letters.

Breakfast at the Oldest Restaurant in Memphis, the Arcade

May 1, 2025, 1 Comment

After visiting Dollywood, Patrick and I drove across Tennessee to our next stop, Memphis. We hit the hay and woke up bright and early for breakfast at The Arcade, which has the honor of being Memphis’ oldest restaurant. The Arcade, although not initially known by that name, was established in 1919 by Greek immigrant Speros…

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…

Undercover Rock-and-Roller

April 27, 2016, 4 Comments

Last night Patrick and I went to go see Elvis & Nixon, a film inspired by what may or may not have occurred when Elvis Presley met President Richard Nixon on December 21, 1970. If I wasn’t already digging the idea, the cast made me eager to see it! Michael Shannon, who some may remember…

Vegas Finds & More

January 9, 2015, 8 Comments

After visiting the Atomic Museum, I did a bit of shopping at some of the vintage shops. Surprisingly I only bought one thing. Just a purse from Amberjoy’s Vintage Closet, though her store was quite lovely, and filled with beautiful things! I bought the purse for a few reasons, one is that I failed to…

Mele Kalikimaka!

December 6, 2014, 6 Comments

Today Patrick and I went to Don the Beachcomber in Huntington Beach for the International Tiki Marketplace. While my interest in tiki is not as deep as some, my brother is really into tiki, and I felt it would be a great opportunity to find him a unique Christmas present. There were loads of swell…