Vintage JoAnn

As some of you know, I have been sick for weeks, but I am finally better and back to my old self.
The short version-  cyst in cheek, infection, resistant to antibiotics, cat scans, oral surgeons and other assorted unhelpful specialists, pain, fatigue, 2 root canals, stronger antibiotics that made me sick, months of not feeling [...]

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Sales have been good so that is good news for everyone because then I can buy more new inventory!
Julie Olivett has been bringing me some of the nicest costume jewelry in all price ranges.  Rings, loads of great pins, faux pearls, bracelets, rhinestones, etc.
I’ve purchased quite a few vintage clothing items also since I’ve last [...]

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I’m totally addicted to fashion magazines.
As many of you know, there are piles of them in the shop to enjoy.  I love vintage magazines, and collect old Vogues.
I also subscribe to lots of new mags such as Vogue, Lucky, Elle, Bazaar, Glamour, In Style, Romantic Homes, Victorian Homes, etc.
It helps me keep on top of current fashion which [...]

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I just got back to the shop after having a great experience.
Rick babysat the store for a few hours while I was a vender at the Queens luncheon at a local restaurant in Red Lion today.
Roxie Woolridge , who heads a local Red Hat Ladies chapter invited me. She and her posse of delightful friends [...]

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Thurs. May 29
I’ve just priced lots of new earrings for the shop.  pierced, clip, and screw back.  Incredible variety.
I think they are very attractively priced, especially compared to new jewelry.
Every thing comes from China now, and some of it isn’t very good quality.
I’m into old rhinestone jewelry and I love big rhinestone pins, the flashier [...]

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Lately I have been more interested in learning  about vintage jewelry and have just purchased hundreds of new pieces for the shop. 
My friend Julie Olivett, who knows way more than I do, has been graciously lending me books and sharing all the things she has learned through the years. I have been learning more about [...]

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