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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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@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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