Myself looking at some of the Hulett art.

Disney Animation, Christmas Cards and More at the Hilbert Museum

December 18, 2024, 1 Comment

Awhile ago my friend Melissa of Amuseboosh introduced me to the Hilbert Museum, a stunning art museum right under my nose in nearby Orange, just blocks away from some of my favorite antique malls! Recently Patrick and I went, as they had several exhibits that were really interesting, including Disney art from the 1950s and…

Orange Vintage Shopping Guide

June 19, 2017, Leave a Comment on Orange Vintage Shopping Guide

Please Note: This post was originally published in June of 2017. However I attempt to keep this post current and up-to-date as new shops arrive and/or sadly close. Within even a short time of moving to California I was receiving e-mails of people planning visits to California and wanted to know where to shop. I…

That Thing You Do in Orange

February 26, 2015, 9 Comments

Since our decision to move, we have been asked a lot of questions. One was “Why Orange?” Often followed by “Why not LA?” There are a lot of answers to that question, some practical, and others rather superficial. First off, I adore Orange. During my many visits to California over the years we would often…

Christmastime in Orange

December 23, 2014, 11 Comments

One thing I love about the new city we call home is the old town area of Orange. It’s a charming area of old buildings that are home to a variety of businesses, including many antique malls. The area also has a roundabout that features a small park in the middle, complete with fountain. Earlier…

At Home in Orange Part 2

November 13, 2014, 17 Comments

While I haven’t been feeling too hot these last few days I finally felt good enough to snap some pictures of our bedroom at our new place! Our bedroom got a bit of a western theme, as I couldn’t pass up this massive covered wagon black velvet painting my dad found, which set the tone…

At Home in Orange

October 23, 2014, 19 Comments

This post has been a long time in the making! You are finally going to see our new apartment! Well some of it anyways. While the driving portion of our move was pretty uneventful, the settling in process of the move went slower than maple syrup on a cold day. We faced multiple hurdles, some…

California Bound

August 22, 2014, 42 Comments

So I’ve debated when to post this…now, or after all of our road trip posts, but I think I’ll go with now. Some of you may have noticed that our trip to California was a bit long. And that is because Patrick and I were on a secret mission! And that mission was successful! We…

A Visit to Orange

February 21, 2012, 7 Comments

After landing in California, we spent the evening hanging around Downtown Disney, visiting the shops and eating beignets at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen before tucking in for the night. The next morning we hopped the bus over to the town of Orange to visit with Pat’s little sister, Francesca. For lunch, we ate at Watson’s…