Atomic Redhead’s Disneyland Tips
June 2019 NOTICE: This post is somewhat out of date. I am planning an updated guide sometime in the summer or fall of 2019. Once a new guide is created, I will post a link to it, which will replace...
View ArticleOrange 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...
View ArticleFlea Market Dos and Don’ts
With the holiday season (which for me includes Halloween) arriving soon, Patrick and I have been hitting up more flea markets in search of fresh vintage Halloween decor to add to our home, and after...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleKnott’s Berry Farm Guide
Awhile ago I did a post sharing my tips for visiting Disneyland. Today, I am turning my focus to Knott’s Berry Farm! Offering up a little guide to help you on your next, or perhaps first ever visit to...
View ArticleBurbank’s Magnolia Park Vintage Shopping Guide
Please Note: This post was originally published in July of 2018. However I attempt to keep this post current and up-to-date as new shops arrive and/or sadly close. Please keep in mind I do not visit as...
View ArticleAtomic Redhead’s Knott’s Scary Farm Survival Guide
UPDATE: This post has been updated with 2019 Knott’s Scary Farm information. Every fall a heavy fog creeps into Knott’s Berry Farm, transforming it into Knott’s Scary Farm. In a way, Knott’s Scary Farm...
View ArticleSafe 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....
View ArticleSecrets of Wrapping Glamorous Gift Packages
It’s the holiday season and that means it’s also the gift giving season. No matter what holiday you celebrate, you’re going to be wrapping presents. Now, call me old fashioned, but I much prefer a good...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleRedlands Vintage Shopping Guide
Please Note: This post was originally published in May of 2019. However I attempt to keep this post current and up-to-date as new shops arrive and/or sadly close. Please keep in mind I do not visit as...
View ArticleAntique Mall Dos & Don’ts
Shopping for antiques and vintage is a different experience than the local mall or department store, and if you’re new to antiquing, it can be a little difficult to understand. My parents were antique...
View ArticleSweethearts’ Nite at Disneyland
In recent years Disneyland has started “after hours” separate ticked parties at the park known as “Disneyland After Dark” with various themes. While some of the themes change year to year, some have...
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