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Halloween

Myself, wearing a sea foam maxi length dress with bell sleeves and white lace detailing, walking through New Orleans Square. Various balconies features green wrought iron, swags of Christmas ornaments hang from balconies.

A Haunting Halloween at Disneyland

November 4, 2021, 2 Comments on A Haunting Halloween at Disneyland

For Halloween we spent the first half of the day at Disneyland before returning home to pass out candy to trick or treaters, or rather checking in on our bowl out front, refilling it as necessary. For our visit to the park, I wanted to deviate from the classic orange and black, and opted for…

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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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A wider view of our front lawn, the upper portion features warm decomposed granite, various cacti and various wooden tombstones. Hanging from our garage is a sign reading "Boot Hill" and on the left leaning against the garage is an open wooden coffin with a skeleton dressed in cowboy attire.

Dressing Up Our Home for Halloween

October 28, 2021, 5 Comments on Dressing Up Our Home for Halloween

While we have always decorated the outside of our home for Christmas, we never decorated for Halloween, and this year we decided to change that. Since our front yard is landscaped with desert plants, we decided to go for a western, Boot Hill look, including making tombstones and a coffin to house a bandit who…

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Myself, with a full black and white skull face paint, a skeleton lace poncho, standing in front of a coffin with a skeleton in it.

Book Review: Ghoulish Glamour

October 21, 2021, 1 Comment on Book Review: Ghoulish Glamour

I was at a Halloween event when I was introduced to the stunning woman of this book. We met through a mutual friend, and I instantly was in awe of her beauty and her incredibly kind and bubbly personality. I learned she was a make-up artist, and over the years have become her friend and been…

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Myself, wearing a black wide brimmed hat and orange dress with poofy sleeves and full skirt, standing in front of a fall harvest themed display, featuring scarecrows with Jack O'lantern heads.

Autumn Outing at Disneyland

October 19, 2021, 4 Comments on Autumn Outing at Disneyland

Patrick and I returned to Disneyland last week to bask in the autumn decor. Living in Southern California means there really isn’t a lot of fall color, so sometimes I have to take in the manufactured fall vibes of Disneyland. Especially now as I’m not apt to do a whole lot of traveling at the…

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A photo of a darkened drive-in movie theatre with a light red haze over the top. Red, dripping text reads "10 Spooky Movies" Other text reads "Something for Everyone! Zombies! Ghosts! Killers! Monsters! Possessed Animatronics!"

10 Spooky Movies to Watch this Halloween

October 13, 2021, 5 Comments on 10 Spooky Movies to Watch this Halloween

While I love a good spooky movie any time of year, October is still really the best time to curl up with a cozy blanket, some popcorn, and watch a movie that will send some chills down your spine. The horror genre is really quite vast, and goes beyond the the classics and bloody slasher…

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Myself, wearing a black straw hat, black tee featuring Goliath, a massive gargoyle, and gothic script reading "Gargoyles" below, hands on my hat, standing in front of the stone walls of Sleeping Beauty Castle.

Feeling Spooky at Disneyland

October 6, 2021, 4 Comments on Feeling Spooky at Disneyland

Over the weekend Patrick and I spent a day enjoying the fall festivities of Disneyland, including watching the Halloween fireworks show. I love the variety of details found throughout Disneyland, but it really gets turned up a notch during the holidays. I especially love the plethora of Jack O’lanterns scattered along Main Street. So this…

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The back wall of dining room. On the wall are three frames, the left features a piece of vintage paper tablecloth, with Jack O'lanterns and witches, the middle piece is a witch and skeleton with a guitar, the right piece is also a piece of vintage paper tablecloth with images of a haunted house. Sitting atop the three frames are three black cat die cuts. Below, atop the secretary are various Halloween decorations, including a die cut of a haunted house, skeleton dressed as a pirate, and skull, a small blow mold Jack O'lantern, a ceramic skull mug, a spirit board, and a pirate costume in the box.

All Decorated for the Spooky Season

September 29, 2021, 7 Comments on All Decorated for the Spooky Season

Here we are, at the end of September and, honestly, I can’t believe how quickly it has has gone by! With October in sight, it’s time to share with you how I’ve decorated our home for Halloween. Each year I add more and more, and was extremely thankful to return to antique malls on the…

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Image of a yellow ghost rising from a tombstone. Another tombstone sits in the distance. A large orange crescent moon with a face sits to the right. Text reading "Atomic Redhead Presents Graveyard Grooves 13 Halloween Songs you can Dig" sits on the left.

13 Graveyard Grooves for Halloween

September 14, 2021, Leave a Comment on 13 Graveyard Grooves for Halloween

It’s mid-September and stores are stocking their Halloween goodies. Meanwhile I’ve already decorated! And if you haven’t started decorating for or thinking about Halloween yet, then perhaps this little playlist will get you in the spirit? For the last few years I have been sharing music from my ever growing Halloween playlist, and this year…

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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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@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!
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