Ziggy is our 2 yr old bichion.  He loves everyone but is very hyper and just harrasses my customers to death so he is usually in the kitchen during shop hours behind a gate. He loves to be petted and will kiss you if you let him.

Ellie is our resident Kitty. She is 5 yrs old and black and white. Miss Ellie is a very sweet, dignified lady who loves people and often comes into the shop to be petted and admired.

In the sunroom there is a huge cage where our 19 yr old African grey parrot, McBeth spends most of his time.  He loves attention from visitors just don’t put fingers in cage as he is rather territorial.  Macbeth often confuses customers by wolf whistling at them. He has a big vocabulary  and mimics many sounds such as the phone and microwave which is sometimes confusing.  He only talks when he feels like it, often starting after you leave the room.

All our pets are considered family and are treated as such.  All get good vet care and Ziggy gets allergy shots and medication.  Ellie and Ziggy both loved to be brushed and Ziggy goes to the groomers for haircuts etc in between the baths I give him.  I try to walk Ziggy every day which is also part of my selfcare. It makes him less hyper and keeps me sane.

Mcbeth loves to eat and I feed him a very varied diet, this morning he had apples,leftover potatoes and his seed and pellet mixture.

We also have a few tropical fish in an aquarium in the shop and gold fish in the outdoor pond.  So that’s the pet story!!!!!  Thank you to all the customers who have been so patient and loving to the animals.  They are not always angels!!!  Stop in some time and teach McBeth a new song!

Most of the winter woolies have been put away and the shop is crammed with cotton sundresses, floaty pastel nighties, sandals, and wicker purses. Lots of fun new ideas for your vintage spring look.

I spent this week plantig new shrubs, pansies and muching so the gardens are looking very fine at Vintage JoAnn. The lilies, lilacs, climbing roses, clematis and other perrenials are coming up and are soon ready to burst forth. The daffodils are in full bloom.  So come sit for awhile in the garden, then come in, shop, visit with Mcbeth, our african grey parrot, try not to trip over Ozzie, our ginormous black cat and spend some  relaxing time!