Thank you, Julie, Becky, Ken, and the vintage spouse, Rick, you were all so much help. Especially since i couldn’t sleep the night before and was in a lot of pain.  So many vintage goodies left the shop! Sales were fabulous. It gives me a nice nest egg to advertise the new internet shop and buy new inventory.

 I’m up to my fanny in chaos, breaking down the store and inventoring what’s left.  I started taking pictures again today which will be added to the site tomorrow of new items for sale.   I will be adding weekly.

I did cry a little when it was all over, this was my dream and baby, but I just can’t handle the hours any more with the scoliosis pain.

Oh—- I am getting a new puppy!!!!!!!!!  In about 4 weeks she will be able to leave her mama. A darling little girl poodle.  Ziggy loves other dogs and I can’t wait.   I’m going to be posting pictures soon.    Love to all!  JoAnn

Vintage JoAnn is NOT going out of business!!! We have been doing well and I’d like to thank all the supportive friends and loyal customers I’ve met!

Now that the internet store is up and running on VintageJoAnn.com that will be the primary outlet after the physical store closes.  My health issues have gotten to the point where this is the only way I can remain in this business that I love.   Actually the amount of work will be about the same but I will be able to work when I feel able, even during the night if I can’t sleep and rest when I’m flared up in a pain cycle.

My goal is that the internet store becomes just like the old store with hundreds of items at great prices.  I will be adding things weekly so the selections will be growing steadily.

I’m planning on expanding plus sizes in the future and also vintage and antique children’s clothing.

If you live locally you can still call and come over to try something on that you saw on the site.   Shipping is included in the price in the U.S.  Please email if you live out of the U.S.

I will still be living at the same address & will still be available for buying vintage items, it’s just that you will need to call first as I will no longer have set hours.   Even the big VJ sign will remain out front and I remain a member of the Red Lion Area Business Association. The sign will have my website and phone# instead of hours.

If you have any questions feel wecome to comment or email.  Best to all, JoAnn.

Remember all the whining and moaning I did during the blizzards last winter???

It’s coming back to haunt me!!!!!   Tropical heat wave at Vintage JoAnn.  I scurry around in the am turning on fans and a few window air units before opening.  It makes it a lot cooler then outside but it’s still HOT to a menepausal momma like me.

Shop exploding with goodies like usual and I’m now working on adding a new dimension to VJ>

Soon you will be able to browse a shopping area on the website and purchase the same great items in the store.  I am busy taking pictures and listing things when I have time.   The internet store should be available to customers by Aug.  before the great Red Lion Street Fair and Vintage JoAnn Sale!!!!

On a sadder note the outdoor dance has been shelved for the time being.

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 packed with great vintage fashion.

I had sent out a coupon to all my regulars that entered their info in my guest book and advertised.

We sold from 8:30 in the am until almost 4:30.

Thank you loyal customers and new friends!!!!!! Afterwards My hubby bought a bunch of hardshell crabs and corn which we enjoyed with my son Rick JR., his wife Aggie, sister and brother in law Becky and Ken and my cutie pie niece Kristina, age 6, who is the apple of my eye.

Afterwards we went to Macks for ice cream!!!!!!

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 of folks turn out and we all look forward to it every year.

Vintage JoAnn is right in the middle of all the fun and will be open all day.  I will also have a display in front of the shop and many sales going on.

All hawaiian prints are 40% off.

Tons of cool vintage jewelry will also be on sale, plus many individual markdowns throughout the store.

Stop in and join the fun.!!!! Click image below for more info about the Street Fair like parking and free activities going on that day.

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The shop opened at 8;30 am. when the fair started. Not being a morning person It was painful but I was excited.

People started coming in right away and the store was packed all day. 

It was a sucessful day but there were a few let downs.   I had applied for the space in front of my shop for my outside booth.    I had a tent, a helper and lots of jewelry and sale items ready to go. Imagine my surprize to find out that space had been given to a lemonade stand. I was placed across the street and down the block. That wouldn’t have worked very well to draw people into my shop which was the whole idea!  Then I was further annoyed to see other retail establishments with their booths in front of their shop. Actually everyone but me.

So I apologize to my customers that there was no out side booth as promised. All the reduced items were inside and everyone came inside anyhow.  Needless to say I did not set up down the street.

Later I took a break as Rick took over and checked out the fair. On the positive side there was lots of good entertainment in several areas that folks were enjoying.  The food all looked good and I had a pit beef at the Legion that was the best ever!  Attendance was great, the weather was perfect,

On the down side the poor lemonade people (who are lovely folks that I do not blame for the situation)  had trouble competing with the free bottled water several churches and busnesses were giving away.  They actually eventually gave up and moved but by then I had told my helper I would’t need her and the store was full.

I was also sad to see a large booth close to my place selling conterfeit designer bags.  I’m not talking designer inspired but bags using actual fake logos.  That happens to be illegal as well as immoral.

I would have loved to see more artists and craftspeople instead of made in china stuff as many people told me there was’nt as much to buy as they hoped.  There were some good crafters and venders and I wish I would have had more time to look at the nice items in front of the antique and decor place on main st.

Geez- I sound like a grouchy old lady and I probably am tonight!!

During the day there will demonstrations and music in the square including a chile cook off. A good time WILL be had by all.