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by JoAnn on 02/04/10 04:50 pm A few months ago a customer left some things for me to look at to buy and gave me an email address to contact her.
Much to my dismay The email address wouldn’t go through! I usually take names and phone numbers but this lady seemed hesitant to give me that so I didn’t press.
So- if you’re out there please contact me!!!! I’ve been hoping you would stop in but it’s been a while.
All your things are here and I would really like to buy some of them to sell but I can’t as I don’t own them! So they sit here, taking up space and making me feel stupid.
Please call me if this is you! I just want to give you some money so I can sell these bags of items. JoAnn
by Rick on 01/22/10 12:30 am The scene in Red Lion continues to expand. A few months ago Handy Concepts Art Gallery (HCAG) opened one block east of Vintage JoAnn at 20 E Broadway. Owner Cheryl Handy has created an atmosphere that is unintimidating and inviting. The Gallery showcases primarily local artists in different mediums, many of them traditional but many unusual.
One of the things I like about visiting HCAG is that there is absolutely no pressure to do anything except to enjoy the work on display. The atmosphere is complimented by Handy Concepts Radio which is not only heard in the Gallery but also can be heard on the internet. Programmed by Mike Anthony, who is also the Gallery’s Marketing Director, the radio station provides information about the Gallery and the surrounding area as well as great background music. Listen for the spot about Vintage JoAnn!!
Cheryl and Mike go beyond their regular hours to provide all kinds of experiences for people at HCAG. There’s Football Widows afternoon on Superbowl Sunday and Date Night coming up in February.
Beyond the Gallery, this is a wonderful vintage building lovingly brought back to life by Sandi Graham & Scott Thompson. A 3-story 1929 brick building that has been completely restored inside & out. Scott & Sandi recently won an award for the design and work on this and one other building here in town.
So come to Red Lion and spend the afternoon at Vintage JoAnn, Handy Concepts, The Ice Cream House (in-season), The Whistle Brew Coffee Stop or any of the other places listed on our “While You’re in the Area” page.
by JoAnn on 01/21/10 05:41 pm Stating today and continuing the month of February everything in the shop that is RED is 20% off!!!. Valentines day is soon here and There is a lot to choose from. Vintage lingerie has been very popular so I’ve been bringing in LOTS! Also jewelry, gift certificates and more for your sweetheart. Tell your husband you want a gift certificate from Vintage JoAnn.
by JoAnn on 12/16/09 03:35 pm The shop has been busy and so have I. I’ve found so much fun vintage Christmas jewelry and folks love it. It is so much more charming then the new stuff. My favorite piece is a graceful reindeer pin leaping into the air complete with red rhinestone nose!
Julie and I took a field trip to Dover yesterday and trolled every shop and source we knew. I found a few lovely 50’s dresses in larger sizes, chiffon scarves, vintage jewelry, gloves of all colors, and a treasure trove of men’s items such as hats, fabulous old ties, robes, and 2-tone shoes.
We always come home exhausted, stopping for coffee along the way. I am busy pricing the new stuff this afternoon and a dress and some jewelry are gone already.
Had a nice customer today who was shopping for her little girls. They are each getting vanities for Christmas and she picked out vanity hand mirrors for them and some empty perfume bottles. Start them on this stuff early, I say! These lovely items are better then the cheap ugly toy vanity items available.
The Slaugh family Christmas is at our house this Sunday and I am looking forward to seeing everyone. Shannon is coming to clean tomorrow, we spent hours wrapping gifts yesterday. All I have to do is make some cookies, finish up the laundry, pop Ziggy into his new reindeer suit (he loves it), get some food(that’s why God made Cosco’s) and we are ready!
The Hall side of the family gathers at my brother Jerry’s Christmas day. I think I’ve got it all together but I’m sure I’ve forgot something!!!
by Rick on 12/13/09 09:12 pm Today JoAnn & I visited a really nice antique mall about 15 minutes from Vintage JoAnn. I can’t believe we lived this close for this long and haven’t been there before now.
Grey Beards Antiques is located at 51 N. Main Street in Jacobus, PA. It’s just a few minutes off Route 83 Exit 10 coming from the South or Exit 14 from the North.
Antique malls run the gamut from junk shops (where you feel like you need to leave a trail of bread crumbs to find your way back out but they would probably be eaten before you turned around) to elegant, over the top, I wish I had worn a tux places that are fun to poke around in but are not for mere mortals to buy things at. Grey Beards is very comfortably in the middle of these two extremes.
Located in what used to be a large furniture store, there are 4 floors of goodies under roof plus a nice little restaurant/coffee shop for less interested spousal units to hang out in or to take a break in between floors. I had a great cup of coffee, a desert I can’t describe in case my doctor reads this and got to watch the Ravens pound Detroit on a well positioned TV. They have a nice menu for those who are hungrier.
The staff was very friendly and helpful, which shouldn’t be remarkable but if you’ve spent as much time in these places as I have, trust me, it is. The layout is not crammed, is easy to navigate and well lit. None of the booths were over stuffed. There was a plethora (love that word even though I should have used ‘wide variety’) of merchandise from all different periods. The owners obviously have rules which are enforced because there was no merchandise spilling into the aisles, none of the booths looked junky and there were no new knockoffs being passed off as the real deal.
JoAnn saw a number of booths with vintage jewelry and one vintage clothing dealer. There were dealers with old tools, at least one with sports memorabilia and others too numerous to mention.
If you live in this area you need to visit this antique mall. If you’re coming from farther away you’ve got the Antique Corner here in Red Lion, Burning Bridge in Columbia and Grey Beards to make a very full day of it or stay at the Red Lion Bed & Breakfast for an antiquing weekend. Click on the “While You’re in the Area” link to the right for more about each of these opportunities.
by JoAnn on 12/04/09 03:07 pm Yikes! How did it get so late in the year?
My daughter Jennifer, her husband Jason, and son Nate were here for a whirlwind visit over Thanksgiving when the shop was closed.
They live in upstate New York and we don’t get to see each other very often. I cooked dinner and my folks and brothers came also.
Black friday was an insane romp on the wild side!!!! My intrepid sister in law, Becky insists a gang of us friends go SHOPPING! Jen joined us this year and had fun in a terrifying kind of way!
Toys-r-us at midnight, Khohls at 4 am. The rest was a blur. I got 90% of my presents bought, but heavens knows what exactly I did purchase in my not a morning person daze. You all might be getting sausage and cheese gift packs for all I know!
After they departed for home on sun, Rick and I transformed Vintage JoAnn and our living quarters into a Christmas dream. We have the routine down pretty good by now.
So stop in, warm yourself by the roar of the faux fireplace, check out the pink tree and lots of gift ideas and gorgeous holiday dresses and jewelry. And if your significant other needs a gift idea we can fix them up with a gift certificate.
by Rick on 11/24/09 11:37 am 
There’s a new sheriff in town and her name is Ellie.
Ellie came to us from my niece, Kate, and her wonderful hubby, Mike. I know it was very hard for them to part with Ellie but Mike’s allergies kept getting worse and worse. Katey is well on her way to becoming the first Doctor in the family as a grad student and Professor at University of Delaware. Mike is a teacher and coach at William Penn in Delaware where he coached the basketball team to a State Championship last year. We’re really proud of both of them.
I wasn’t sure we were ready for another cat with Ozzy so fresh in our memories but when Katey was having trouble finding someone to take Ellie we decided to do it. Ellie and Ziggy didn’t get along very well at first. Ziggy can be a bit in your face and Ellie was definitely not a fan.
There was much hissing and swiping any time they would meet. Ellie didn’t realize that she really has the upper paw until one day when she was cornered by the little white monster and she took a swipe at his nose. Ziggy has been much more respectful ever since and Ellie now goes wherever she wants whenever she wants.
Ellie runs to greet just about everyone who comes in the shop and get petted. When not practicing for Walmart she lounges around the shop most of the time.
by JoAnn on 11/14/09 10:43 am 
Mandi does it again! She was kind enough to send me some pics of her modeling photos wearing clothing she got at Vintage JoAnn.
The blue 50’s dress with the lace and tulle looks adorable, and I LOVE the hat! Also 50’s netting and blue millinary flowers.
The leopard skirt was a 60’s find and very cool as the fabric was actually furry!!!!
Thanks Mandi, you are the best!
You can see more of Mandi’s photos in Vintage JoAnn outfits at the Models section of our Photo Gallery and go to her website on Model Mayhem by clicking here – Mandi’s Model Mayhem site.
by JoAnn on 11/04/09 06:22 pm Last week I spent some enjoyable time talking 70’s fashion with a customer. She brought several things in to sell and she could remember where and when she wore them.
I do believe that for most woman clothing represents the history of our lives. An article of clothing can take you right back so clearly you can hear the music and smell the smells you experienced when you wore it.
The pictures are of this customer wearing her red velvet long dress about 1971. The other photo is her in Germany wearing a pair of printed, high waisted pants in an overall style with straps. The print is classic 70’s. These 2 items are currently available in the shop.
She brought many other things such as tall suede boots, black, laced and embroidered boots, a fab pair of embroidered bell bottoms purchased in Gr. Britain on Carnaby St. She also brought some great authentic 70’s platform wedge shoes. The black pants and groovy fringed vest are already sold, as are the rust, suede shoes.
Oh yes, I forgot there is also a fab velvet and tapestry shoulder bag available. It’s always fun to talk vintage clothing with customers!
Pictures will be posted soon
by JoAnn on 10/21/09 06:29 pm This stunning young lady is the daughter of my friend, Julie McLaughlin.
Merideth and her friends attended their homecoming dance looking elegant and sophisticated beyond their years wearing lovely vintage eve. attire from Vintage JoAnn.
Please check out all the girl’s pictures , as they all looked adorable!
It’s been a busy few weeks here at the shop as several local dances had retro or Hollywood themes and I had the pleasure of watching these young ladies discover all these beautiful vintage garments.
Check out Meredith’s 1940’s era red mink stole, which complimented her hair. These girls looked like they were ready for the red carpet and I know they had a wonderful time at the dance.
View other Homecoming pictures here.
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