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Atomic Redhead

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    • Bizarre & Unique
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    • Historic Locations
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    • Disney Parks & Resorts
    • Knott’s Berry Farm
    • Universal Studios
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  • History Lessons
    • The Wild West
    • California Dreamin’
    • Strange Tales
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Myself, wearing a red crocheted head scarf, a maxi length, long sleeve dress printed with a quilt like design, of red, blue, yellow, and green. The hem is blue all the way around, a brown belt, and a large squash blossom necklace of green stones, standing next to an old fashioned lamp post, in Frontierland, that has a pine swath with a small ceramic jug and small wooden barrels intertwined with it.

Patchwork Christmas

December 28, 2022, Leave a Comment on Patchwork Christmas

As per our tradition, Patrick and I went to Disneyland on Christmas Day for a relaxing, but fun day going on a few rides, but mainly indulging in many of the sweet treats offered during the holiday season. We also spent a good deal of time just strolling, peaking in the windows at the marvelous…

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Myself, standing in front of a pink Main Street building, wearing Minnie Mouse ears of pink, green, and white psychedelic stripes, with a gold mesh bow in the middle, a light brown swede coat, pale green peasant top, jeans, and gold boots. In my hand a purse featuring images from the Main Street Electrical Parade.

Wintertime Sweethearts

December 21, 2022, Leave a Comment on Wintertime Sweethearts

Last weekend Patrick and I celebrated our wedding anniversary, spending the day at Disneyland riding our favorite attractions repeatedly and dining at Cafe Orleans. Growing up, I loved the cartoon Once Upon a Wintertime that was originally from the 1948 film Melody Time, but was featured as part of A Walt Disney Christmas VHS in…

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Myself, wearing a light tan fringe leather jacket, long dress with a small green and white floral print on it, and green and red scarf, standing at the Frontierland Dock.

Christmas Carols by the Old Corral

December 29, 2021, 3 Comments on Christmas Carols by the Old Corral

Christmas has come and gone, and I can’t believe it’s over already. This year we were able to resume our tradition of going to Disneyland on Christmas day, and despite the rainy weather I was still determined to wear the Christmas outfit I had been planning, and well, I learned my lesson, never again will…

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Myself, standing in front of a massive mural of hanging meats and wedges of cheese. Large gothic red letters reads "Alpine Market."

The Unique Old World Charm of Alpine Village

December 9, 2021, 3 Comments on The Unique Old World Charm of Alpine Village

Just five miles east of the sandy shores and fishing piers of Redondo Beach sits a small Germanesque village that looks as if it should be dusted with snow and the Alps peeking above it. This slice of Germany is Torrance’s Alpine Village, a small shopping center and restaurant that opened in 1968. Alpine Village…

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Massive trees edge a street and are decorated multi-colored lights.

A Drive Down the 100 Year Old Christmas Tree Lane

December 15, 2020, 2 Comments on A Drive Down the 100 Year Old Christmas Tree Lane

Amid this pandemic, there is a strong need for fun, while of course staying safe. And with the Christmas season, I’m even more thankful for festive holiday lights, including Christmas Tree Lane, an LA area tradition that just turned 100, laying claim to the “oldest large scale outdoor Christmas display in the world.” Normally, Christmas…

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Myself, wearing a cream dress with teal, yellow, and red pine trees printed on it.

Step into Whoville during Grinchmas

December 26, 2019, 1 Comment on Step into Whoville during Grinchmas

The fanciful town of Whoville from How the Grinch Stole Christmas pops up in the middle of Universal Studios each holiday season, and while I’ve missed it the past couple years, I was darn sure to make it this year! While there may be three versions of How the Grinch Stole Christmas now, Grinchmas pays…

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Myself, standing aboard the Mark Twain, a white paddle wheeler, looking out over the rail, wearing a bright blue sweater, and a light blue skirt with white and dark blue snowflakes sewn on.

Once Upon a Wintertime

December 17, 2019, 2 Comments on Once Upon a Wintertime

Last weekend Patrick and I celebrated our ninth wedding anniversary. We didn’t do anything too fancy, since things have been hectic lately, and opted just to do dinner at Cafe Orleans at Disneyland. They currently offer hot chocolate beignets and they are absolutely delicious. Since we had a winter wedding, I wanted to wear a…

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Myself, standing on the porch of a blue painted wooden western building, decorated with poinsettias, wearing a red sweater and a red and green skirt with chickens printed at the bottom.

Knott’s Merry Farm is a Western Winter Wonderland

November 26, 2019, 2 Comments on Knott’s Merry Farm is a Western Winter Wonderland

Last week Knott’s Berry Farm received a dusting of snow transforming it into Knott’s Merry Farm. I love Christmas, and honestly, Knott’s is the warmest, coziest place to spend the holidays when it comes to theme parks. Intimate settings, multiple shows, shows plus a craft fair make you feel like you’ve come to a small…

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Myself standing in front of a brightly painted house, with a Christmas tree out front, wearing a short, blue wrap dress with a red and white candy cane print on it. A blue scalloped edged circle with text on it is photoshopped into the image. Text overlay reads "Atomicredhead.com product review Shinesty Dresses & Pants"

Stand Out this Holiday Season with Shinesty

November 12, 2019, 3 Comments on Stand Out this Holiday Season with Shinesty

Recently I was contacted by Shinesty to do a product review, and when I visited their website, I was wowed by their fantastically outrageous variety of prints offered. With a brand new winter holiday collection that just launched, I chose a handful of items, and they arrived just in time for me to wear one…

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Myself standing in front of a Swiss Alps inspired building, wearing a cream jacket with a small D shaped brooch pinned to it, and a green sweater, and red and grey plaid pants.

Swiss Miss Christmas

December 27, 2018, 6 Comments on Swiss Miss Christmas

I’ve been fighting a cold for over two weeks now, and due to that we didn’t go to Knott’s Berry Farm, as per our tradition on Christmas Eve, but I couldn’t let this cold stop me from visiting Disneyland Christmas day, which has become our tradition since moving to California! But I did opt for…

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The label behind this dress has a story of a love The label behind this dress has a story of a love affair, illegitimate child, kidnapping, and the mob! 🧵🪡👗 Read more on the blog! Link in stories and bio!
Explore my recently revamped bathroom! Learn more Explore my recently revamped bathroom! Learn more over on the blog! 💖💖💖 Link in bio!
BLOGGED! The revamp of our master bathroom! See an BLOGGED! The revamp of our master bathroom! See and read more over on the blog. 💖 Link in stories and bio! 
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It’s a gloomy day (and suppose to stay gloomy an It’s a gloomy day (and suppose to stay gloomy and rainy for a few days) so here is a kitty photo dump to brighten your day.
Guys, I did a thing. I hadn’t had my hair profes Guys, I did a thing. I hadn’t had my hair professionally cut since 2017. And I’d been thinking about getting a light shag/wolf/low key Farrah for over a year now, to better fit in with my vibe. When I saw @florencepugh ‘s hair in Hawkeye (swipe for reference photos!) I knew that was the look I would feel the most comfortable going with. Not too drastic, but still a change. I’ve never had layers before, and haven’t had bangs of any sort since I was in like the second grade. This is a big change for me, and was ultra nervous. But @jameyonmelrose is a true hair goddess. She listens so well before hand and then works her magic. I can’t believe I didn’t do this sooner. Thank you so much, Jamey!
Patrick and I were in Palm Springs for his confere Patrick and I were in Palm Springs for his conference and stayed at one of the most charming places ever, Palm Springs’ longest running hotel, @casa_cody in their Olympic Cottage, which originally housed Olympic athletes from the 1932 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. 🏃🏼‍♀️ See and learn more over on the blog! Link in stories and bio!
BLOGGED! A visit to @muzeo for their exhibit about BLOGGED! A visit to @muzeo for their exhibit about one of my favorite artists, J.C. Leyendecker. If you don’t know the name, don’t fret! Head over to the blog to learn all about this amazing artist who put queer in the mainstream right under heterosexual noses. Huge thanks to @artofclarksilva for curating this delightful and informative exhibit.
I can’t help but wonder what will become of this I can’t help but wonder what will become of this fantastic neon sign in DCA with the revamp of the Wharf into San Fransokyo. It’s an amazing piece of neon art that should either go to the @disney Archives or @museumofneonart .
I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again. Ho I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again. Hollywood Forever is an icon of LA, but can be overwhelming, with its sprawling lawns and rows of headstones. Even with a map it can be difficult to locate the resting spots of your favorite stars. Those wishing to visit the variety of celebs who call Hollywood Forever home should book @cemeterytourguide ‘s tour. She effortlessly guides visitors through while sharing some of Hollywood’s most interesting stories and humanizing stars, icons, and legends. Plus, there is @closeupthecemeterycat a star in his own right! 🐈‍⬛
Today we said goodbye to @p22mountainlion along wi Today we said goodbye to @p22mountainlion along with thousands of other mourners at his Celebration of Life. I was immensely thankful for the ability to attend, thanks to @drunkensquid who was able to secure tickets when I was unable to. For the uninitiated, P22 was a mountain lion who crossed two freeways unscathed before arriving in Griffith Park which he called home for the last ten years, becoming a celebrity in his own right after gracing the pages of National Geographic when he was photographed in front of the Hollywood sign. He also became an ambassador for the crisis facing mountain lions, who are facing the possibility of extinction (in as soon as 15 years) due to inbreeding due to lack of biodiversity. The key is building wildlife bridges and soon the world’s largest will open. But funding is required to build more. I highly recommend following P22’s account to learn how to help. 🐱 While wildlife and climate issues are serious matters, today I couldn’t help but be reminded of the Psych episode where Shawn and Gus attend a memorial for a sea lion, where life is certainly imitating art.
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!
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