VJ update

by JoAnn

Tomorrow I am going to Cape May for a few days of vacation and I’m looking forward to it! Just a few updates-  5o’s dance has been moved to sept, I’ll keep you posted as soon as I know something. Shop will open next Wed the 19th as usual, I’m returning tues. night.  my friend [...]

Vintage Sewing Adventures & Showing Off

by JoAnn

I finished sewing my red rose dress today from the 1957 pattern.  I wore it with modern peep toe pumps I got from penneys a few years ago. They look so vintage, you can’t tell!  Sunglasses, bead necklace and bracelet- all vintage 5o’s.  The red crinoline is enormass with many layers- looks great but not [...]

50′s dance in planning!!!!

by JoAnn

Well all you vintage darlings, have I got a treat for you.  As you know, there are a lot of business people in town trying to make Red Lion a better place.  Some of us are planning a big 50′s dance on June 26 in the square.  We are in the process of booking a [...]

St. Paddy’s day!!!!!!!

by JoAnn

Well, another year has sped by and Wed. is st. Patrict’s day again.  I’m not Irish but any excuse to wear loud colors, have lots of fun, and be outrageous I heartily endorse!   So all you lads and lassies who come in to the shop on Wed. wearing green will receive a gift certificate!!!!   Now [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]