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A Night at the Neon Museum on Film

July 5, 2023, Leave a Comment on A Night at the Neon Museum on Film

A Note from Janey: Today I’m handing the blogging reins to Patrick. He was so excited about both the opportunity to shoot night photos at the Neon Museum in Las Vegas, and with his end products! Enjoy! As Janey mentioned in her post about our return to the Las Vegas Neon Museum I spent most…

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A large neon sign features fire made of neon and script reading "The Flame" below backlit plastic reads "Prime Rib Breakfast Lunch Dinner" and in small blue neon reads 24 HRS"

Revisiting the Las Vegas Neon Museum

June 19, 2023, 3 Comments on Revisiting the Las Vegas Neon Museum

Back in 2017 Patrick and I visited the Las Vegas Neon Museum, and had an absolute blast, taking both their daytime and nighttime tours. Recently they added a “Photo Walk” option, which is a time for photographers to have respectful free-reign (no touching of the signs!) of the boneyard, and since Patrick has gotten more…

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Large bulb and neon sign reading "Golden Gate" across the side of the hotel.

Golden Gate: Las Vegas’ Oldest Hotel & Casino

June 12, 2023, 1 Comment on Golden Gate: Las Vegas’ Oldest Hotel & Casino

With a wide variety of places to stay in Las Vegas, it can be difficult to choose, but I do love history, so we opted to stay in Vegas’ oldest operating hotel and casino, the Golden Gate. Back in 1906 Las Vegas was a nothing town in the middle of the desert, a train stop…

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The Moulin Rouge on a postcard from the period. A low roof building features towering script that reads "Moulin Rouge." A tall tower on the left also reads "Moulin Rouge" in neon, and also features a massive neon version fo the Eiffel Tower. Script across reads "Greetings from the Moulin Rouge"

The Fleeting Life of America’s First Integrated Casino, the Moulin Rouge

February 4, 2020, 4 Comments on The Fleeting Life of America’s First Integrated Casino, the Moulin Rouge

“In Vegas for 20 minutes, our skin had no color. Then the second we stepped off stage, we were colored again. The other acts could gamble or sit in the lounge and have a drink, but we had to leave through the kitchen with the garbage.” That is how Sammy Davis Jr. described performing in…

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Remnants of Vegas’ Glitzy Past Live on at the Neon Museum

April 12, 2017, 8 Comments on Remnants of Vegas’ Glitzy Past Live on at the Neon Museum

If you only go to one museum in Las Vegas, it should be the Neon Museum. The Neon Museum is rich in what made Las Vegas famous – neon. That spectacular glow of gases swirling inside glass made the lure of Las Vegas so bright and people flocked. Sadly though, over the years, many motels, hotels,…

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Las Vegas’ Ghastly History on Display at The Mob Museum

April 11, 2017, 1 Comment on Las Vegas’ Ghastly History on Display at The Mob Museum

Patrick and I are finally home from our road trip to Idaho! Why Idaho? Well, my grandfather on my mom’s side passed away, so we went for his services, but I figured if we had to go, why not make the best of it, and do a road trip? The first stop on our trip was…

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Having a Blast at the Atomic Testing Museum

January 8, 2015, 9 Comments on Having a Blast at the Atomic Testing Museum

When I heard that Las Vegas was home to the National Atomic Testing Museum, I was quite giddy with excitement and it went to the top of my list of things to do during our short stay. The image of the atom or of a mushroom cloud may bring out different feelings in different people. For…

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BLOGGED! We finally stayed at the Madonna Inn, one BLOGGED! We finally stayed at the Madonna Inn, one of the most iconic and fabulous hotels in California. 💖 See more on the blog! Link in stories and bio!
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Fifty years ago the music industry lost a pioneer Fifty years ago the music industry lost a pioneer whose influence was just beginning. Gram Parsons, after a brief stint with The Byrds, went on to create The Flying Burrito Brothers, then a solo career, before dying of an overdose at the Joshua Tree Inn at 27. While few I meet know the name, the handful of albums he made left an impact and forged the country rock genre, although he hated the term. Living in Southern California means I’ve been able to retrace many of his steps over the years. From where he jammed, such as the defunct Palomino Club (I got to relive part of it thanks to @valleyrelicsmuseum ), where he drank, including @thecopperroom1957 , where he lived, the Chateau Marmont, the room where he died at the Inn, and where he was “cremated” at Cap Rock in Joshua Tree National Park. Recently I even visited where part of one of his albums was recorded. But the strike has put that post on hold. Eventually I plan to do a Gram SoCal guide but until then here are some snaps of some of those spots.
Mentally summer ends tomorrow. My attitudes around Mentally summer ends tomorrow. My attitudes around seasons have changed over the years, and since the arrival of Ghost Town Alive, it has marked the start and end of summer for me. Tomorrow I’ll bid farewell lounging inside my favorite spot in Calico, Goldie’s, and then eagerly await the fog to roll in and shriek with fear and delight.  As always I want to thank the ever talented citizens of Calico, for their dedication, patience, and magic. You make every summer unforgettable.
BLOGGED! A good ol’ fashioned outfit post and re BLOGGED! A good ol’ fashioned outfit post and reflection as August comes to a close. 🌾 Link in stories and bio. Note: SAG-AFTRA has said theme park content that does not contain struck work is ok. I support the strikers.
I’m in that limbo state where I’m cleaning the I’m in that limbo state where I’m cleaning the house to prepare to decorate, but I’ve bought fresh Halloween decor, so it just sits out waiting for decorating to begin… this owl was one of my holy grails and I’m so glad to finally snag one! Then I scored this astronaut costume for only $15, and I of course had to get myself one of the amazing @anaheimhalloweenparade Andy figurines! He is too precious for WORDS! I cannot wait for decorating to commence!
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Blogged! I recently scored a relic of prohibition’s early days, before the turn of the 20th century, a tiny hatchet pin, a souvenir of the formidable Carry A. Nation, who brandished a hatchet and destroyed saloons. 🪓🍺 Read more on the blog! Link in stories and bio!
It is Black Cat Appreciation Day, and in honor her It is Black Cat Appreciation Day, and in honor here are some snaps of Houdini, including some early kitten days when he stayed in our bathroom to keep him away from Colonel. 
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Blogged! A visit to one of the most intact A-frame Blogged! A visit to one of the most intact A-frame Baskin-Robbins! An icon of Southern California! 🍦 See and read more on the blog! Link in stories and bio! 
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A collection of kitty cats to brighten your Monday A collection of kitty cats to brighten your Monday, including Colonel and Houdini’s “uncle” my mother-in-law’s cat, Oliver, and one of the kitties who runs around Knott’s Berry Farm. 
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BLOGGED! A peek inside what goes into creating the BLOGGED! A peek inside what goes into creating the @anaheimhalloweenparade ! Don’t miss this 100 year old tradition if you’re in the area come October!
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Recently my amazingly talented friends at @matchac Recently my amazingly talented friends at @matchaccessories opened up a brick-and-mortar shop in quaint and adorable downtown Livermore. Not only is it full of the fabulous jewelry many of you already know and love, but also vintage clothing and vintage inspired clothing from @locolindola and @gimmick.clothing ! I was so happy to be able to join in the grand opening festivities. I am so very proud of every member of the Match team. They are some of the most kind, generous, and talented people I have ever had the joy of meeting. If you find yourself in the Bay Area make your way to Livermore! Downtown has a ton of amazing restaurants and a large comic book store! Congrats Millers! So proud of you!!! Love you so much! 💖
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The Munch Box has been an icon of Chatsworth since The Munch Box has been an icon of Chatsworth since 1956. Back in the day you could tie your horse to a hitching post and taste the frothy root beer that was made on site and maybe even see western icons Roy Rogers and Dale Evans! See and read more on the bIog! 🍔 L!nk in stories and b!o!
Did you know Anaheim is home to a 100 year old fal Did you know Anaheim is home to a 100 year old fall festival?! Plus there is a parade that will wind its way through the streets of Anaheim for the 99th year this year! So mark your calendars NOW! October 28th! There will be lots of fun floats like these, plus food, amazing vendors, crafts, characters, costume contests, and more! Make sure you’re following @anaheimhalloweenparade for the latest details!
BLOGGED! Spending the Fourth of July with one of m BLOGGED! Spending the Fourth of July with one of my best friends @tinyangrycrafts . Carla makes me a better person and I would not be who I am without her. Also special shout outs to @twinpineapplescruff for directing me to this amazing tee (which I forget where it came from! 😩) and @ondinira for gifting me this outrageous purse! You can catch more of our awesome outfits on the blog, as well as how I interpret the Fourth of July and discussions on my return to Knott’s Berry Farm as a guest. 🇺🇸 Link in stories and bio!
BLOGGED! Various abandoned spots, vintage neon, an BLOGGED! Various abandoned spots, vintage neon, and even a Twilight Zone filming location. All along California’s backroads. 🏚️ L!nk in stories and bio. 
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