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Myself, wearing a blue satin dressing gown standing in front of my closet. Blue text overlay reads "How I Clean Out My Closet"

How I Clean Out My Closet

July 29, 2020, 3 Comments on How I Clean Out My Closet

Due to COVID-19, many of us a bit more time on our hands, and it’s a perfect time to get some house work done, including cleaning out closets. If you’re a bit of a clothes horse like myself, then cleaning out your closet can seem overwhelming, but having a game plan can help make it…

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A fluffy grey cat sits under a green aluminum tree surrounded by presents. Text overlay reads "How to (mostly) Cat Proof Your Christmas Tree"

How to (Mostly) Cat Proof Your Christmas Tree

December 13, 2018, 3 Comments on How to (Mostly) Cat Proof Your Christmas Tree

Every year around Christmastime, the internet is flooded with pictures and stories of cats terrorizing Christmas trees. I had cats growing up, and they simply loved climbing up into the branches of our trees. We had both fake and real trees over the years, and the cats loved both equally. The following is a guide…

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Safe Ways to Display Vintage Halloween Decorations

October 16, 2018, 6 Comments on Safe Ways to Display Vintage Halloween Decorations

If you have frequented antique malls or flea markets this fall then you’ve probably noticed some vintage Halloween decorations for sale, most of which are made of paper, card stock, and thin cardboard. This rather delicate and disposable nature of decorating for Halloween meant a lot of decorations were easily damaged and often tossed after…

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How to Restore & Reupholster a Dining Room Chair

How to Restore and Reupholster a Vintage Wood Dining Room Chair

May 31, 2018, 3 Comments on How to Restore and Reupholster a Vintage Wood Dining Room Chair

When my dad came to visit back in February, he brought with him four of my dream dining room chairs, the “dog bone” or “dog biscuit” style chairs by Heywood-Wakefield. The chairs had some issues, but they weren’t too far gone! Most of their iconic finish was still intact with some wear in a handful…

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How to Tell Vintage from Repro Halloween Decorations

October 11, 2015, 6 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 Organize with Stocking Boxes

February 18, 2014, 12 Comments on How To Organize with Stocking Boxes

Recently Julie of V is for Victory Rolls was lamenting on Instagram about the difficulty of organizing many of her vintage accessories, and asked fellow vintage loving Instagram’ers to share their organizational tips. What is funny is that I had been thinking of doing a blog post on this very subject actually! I organize using…

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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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How To Maintain Your Vintage Wardrobe

January 7, 2013, 16 Comments on How To Maintain Your Vintage Wardrobe

Vintage is many things. On one side we love vintage because it’s unique, more flattering and of better quality than the majority of contemporary clothing on the store racks today.  However, vintage isn’t without its problems.  How many of us have suffered a stain or tear or lost a tap? Part of wearing vintage is…

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How To Travel with Vintage

December 16, 2012, 17 Comments on How To Travel with Vintage

When vintage is all you own, traveling can be a bit of a burden in a way. Between getting folds in garments, worrying about damage on the road, not to mention all of the other travel anxieties, it can get a little hectic. Your Suitcase I travel using vintage luggage.  This is for a handful…

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The other day I was at my local used bookstore and The other day I was at my local used bookstore and stumbled upon a collection of vintage 60s-early 80s occult and conspiracy books. While I didn’t buy them all, I bought a fair amount. The highlight being first paperback editions of Anton LaVey’s Satanic Bible, and Satanic Rituals for $2.97 each. When snapping photos, Houdini of course got in on the action, just like how he climbed atop the record player when I was playing Occult Explosion. My little perfect demon child.
Sometimes photos that @patrickarlt and I take neve Sometimes photos that @patrickarlt and I take never see the light of day. Every once in awhile I’ll throw one or two up here on Insta, but for the most part, the random sign or abandoned building I snap a picture of gets forgotten about because it never gets a dedicated blog post. Today that changes! Head over to the blog for a glimpse at some of the remnants, remains, and random snapshots of last year. 📷 Link in bio and stories. 
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BLOGGED! A visit to Mission San Luis Rey, which st BLOGGED! A visit to Mission San Luis Rey, which stood in for Mission San Gabriel in one of my favorite TV shows, Zorro. See and read more on the blog! 🗡️ Link in stories and bio!
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The sun has set on another drive-in. We all knew @ The sun has set on another drive-in. We all knew @missiontikidrivein ‘s days were numbered. We got more time than we thought, but the unceremonious closure that occurred last night hurt. I found out about the closure too late to make it out there one more time. This drive-in got myself, many of my friends, and I’m sure many more, through some of the toughest parts of the pandemic. It was one of the few places we felt comfortable gathering at in the pre-vaccine days. We stood, 6-10 feet apart, masked, and were happy to be out and seeing those we loved and enjoying some literal good old fashioned entertainment. Thankfully there are a handful of other drive-ins near me to visit, but this highlights how important it is to support YOUR local drive-in. If you want a better understanding of the economics of running a drive-in I highly recommend @april_wright_1999 ‘s two documentaries on the subject.
BLOGGED! A look at how I decorate for Valentine’ BLOGGED! A look at how I decorate for Valentine’s Day. 💘 Link in stories and bio!
Kitty post to brighten your day. These boys have b Kitty post to brighten your day. These boys have been loving their crystal shop/paw reader from @target . I think this two story design is their favorite from all of the different cardboard house designs they have done. 
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Are you a fan of Hollywood classics such as Casabl Are you a fan of Hollywood classics such as Casablanca and Rebel without a Cause? Or how about TV series such as the 60s era Batman, Gilmore Girls and Friends? Or perhaps my beloved favorite The Adventures of Brisco County Jr.? Or are you a fan of @therealelvira ‘s iconic movie? Well if you like ANY of the above mentioned then the @wbtourhollywood is an absolute MUST. Because all were filmed on their phenomenal backlot that you can visit! See and read more over on the blog. 🎞 Link in stories and bio!
It’s rare I go to the movies anymore unless it’s the drive-in or a private screening, but when I found out via @tinyteacupvintage that @thefridacinema was showing the 2001 masterpiece that is Josie and the Pussycats I knew I had to throw on my @superyakishop tee and go. Movie theater popcorn was missed as I wore my mask the whole time (sans this brief photo) but it was a thrill to see this on the big screen for the first time in over two decades. This movie was everything to me for years, and call me crazy, but this movie is subversive AF. It’s about being who you are, and I love that. It was also a delight to be around so many other amazing fans who truly appreciate this movie. Remember Dujour means family! And seatbelts!
Unpacking Valentine’s Day decor. I think I final Unpacking Valentine’s Day decor. I think I finally have enough to photograph and share on the blog this year! Stay tuned! 💘
2022 was simultaneously an amazing and a really sh 2022 was simultaneously an amazing and a really shitty year. Those with a uterus lost a lot, but we are putting up a good fight, and winning. But right now I want to focus on some of the good elements. Here are some highlights from this year. Finally blogging about Angels Flight, Route 66 adventures, a birthday spent at the legendary Canyon Country Store, seeing Orville Peck four times, Star Wars Celebration, reopening of Tail o the Pup, seeing Elton John at Dodger Stadium, and dining at one of Gram Parsons’ old haunts, the Copper Room. This was also the year of house projects, many of which we still have yet to share! Here is to 2023, where we keep fighting for our right to choose, staying sane, working on ourselves, and having fun.
Christmas Day look. Christmas Day look.
From our home to yours, Merry Christmas! 🎄 From our home to yours, Merry Christmas! 🎄
My casual outfit for our wedding anniversary, whic My casual outfit for our wedding anniversary, which was spent at Disneyland riding Big Thunder repeatedly, and eating a Monte Cristo sandwich. 💖 Look, I’m not saying these ears influenced the direction I’m going with my home gym project, but they do solidify my obsession with this color scheme. Pink, green, and gold forever.
The boys are immensely concerned for the future of The boys are immensely concerned for the future of what they consider their room. Patrick and I decided this year was the year to move forward with a variety of house projects. We started with painting our dining room, and a custom TV cabinet, two bathroom paint jobs, a new wall later, we are now saying goodbye to our guest room. No, it’s not a nursery. I’m not pregnant. We are not having kids. It is becoming a home gym/library. Words cannot express how excited I am!
BLOGGED! Each year I share a small sampling of my BLOGGED! Each year I share a small sampling of my vintage Christmas card collection! I can’t believe I’m on volume 4! 🎄 Link in stories and bio!
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