March Madness Sale! 3-2-2010

by JoAnn

First I’d like to thank all you great customers for making January the best sales month since I opened!  It was just the shot of confidence I needed.  Unfortunetly, because of the SNOW, February really sucked!  However I didn’t stop buying in February and therefore have a plethora of excess inventory.   SO- the entire month [...]

We’re OPEN!!!! FEB.27

by JoAnn

Snow or not we are open today! Everybody has had it with this weather. It was snowing this morning but by the time I opened it had stopped and the roads are pretty clear.
The walks and steps are shoveled to the front and back doors, also parking is available on W. Broadway and Pine st.
My [...]

Blizzard of 2010

by JoAnn

Good Grief! This weather is unbelievable. Last week about 27 inches of snow and yesterday it started up again, about 15 more inches and it’s still coming down!!!
Last week we had to be closed for 2 days and of course today we are closed. Will open as soon as we dig our way out.
Last month [...]

Handy Art Gallery

by Rick

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 [...]

Great Sale!!

by JoAnn

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 [...]

Holiday Stuff!

by JoAnn

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 [...]

Merideth Does Homecoming

by JoAnn

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 [...]

Red Lion Street fair

by JoAnn

Wow. What a day.
We were packed!
I hope the street fair was as great  for the other local bus. owners as it was here.
We set up a tent and display in front of the store which my sister in law Becky manned and had loads of clearance items as well as new inventory. I had the store [...]

Red Lion Street Fair!!!!!!!!!

by JoAnn

I can’t believe it but a whole year has gone by and the Red Lion Street Fair is coming on Aug. 8!!!!  The whole area around the square for a few blocks is closed to traffic and it’s a great way to spend a day.
Great food and drink venders, talented craft’s people, and live entertainment. Thousands [...]

Autumn ‘08

by JoAnn

Last week was our one year anniversary for Vintage JoAnn.
I had sent fliers and e mails to every one I knew and my store mailing list advertising sales, discounts, and coupons.