FIESTA!!!!!!!

by JoAnn

Rick, the vintage husband and I are celebrating our 35th wedding anniversery! For a surprise he whisked me out of town fri. and wouldn’t tell me where we were going. We spent the day driving and stopped at a few thrift shops and antique stores along the way which of course was great. After hours [...]

New Boudoir photos

by JoAnn

last week I started moving Vintage JoAnn’s office, computer, remainder of inventory, etc to our 3rd floor, and moving our guest bedroom to the 2nd floor. I wanted all my business stuff together on one floor. I had been sleeping in the 3rd floor bedroom a lot lately, mostly to give poor Rick some rest- [...]

Vacation Shopping

by JoAnn

I got home last night from our almost annual trek to Ocean City MD. We usually go on the off season and meet up with my sil Becky, her husband Ken and my niece Kristina. My almost favorite part of the trip is the day we leave home. Our routine is to hit every thrift [...]

Super giveaway at Zootsuitmama.com!

by JoAnn

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Vintage Porch Decorating

by JoAnn

Rick power washed all the winter grime from the front porch yesterday. Living on a busy street creates tons of dirt.  I know it’s not officially Spring yet but thats where my head is at and I spent a few hours decorating the front porch and the little backyard seating area under our balcony. The [...]

Spring FEVER!!!

by JoAnn

Well it snowed again and although it bummed me out, the sun is shining today and I know March is on the way.  It was so warm last week Rick and I got the entire garden cleaned up and I noticed some bulbs peeking through.  I have been gathering items to decorate my porches come [...]

My Vintage Town

by JoAnn

I’ve been without my car this week as it was undergoing major(expensive) repairs. So today I tired of this house arrest and spent a few hours walking about our small town, Red Lion, PA. Rick and I both grew up in the area but spent over 25 years living  in other states, including MN.,MD.. and [...]

Doo Wop!

by JoAnn

Sat. night, Jan. 29th was a blast.  We went to see the Stingrays at Kerrys green in Red Lion.   Friends Julie and Marv, Scott ,Sandi, Brooks, and Andrea joined us. The Stingrays played great old classic music from the 50′s and 60′s and the place was sold out! Julie and I wore vintage outfits of course!  [...]

Closet Cleaning!

by JoAnn

  Just a quick post to let you know- I cleaned my closet(well- some of it) and put some nice size 10 heels for sale in the web store. All are heels, great condition, some new, not vintage.  LOW PRICES. If you want more then one pair, email me so I can give you an [...]

Shopping Zen

by JoAnn

I’m always relieved when the holidays are over and the years starts anew! Even though I’m fighting hibernation mode- I can smell Spring in the distance which gives me the will to live.  Not a wnter person, 20 years living in Mpls. cured me of that. Well, in between hibernating, eating carbs, talking on the [...]