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 [...]

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 [...]

sewing vintage patterns

by JoAnn

I’ve had this stash of vintage 50′s dress patterns in my size for a while now.  One has to go strictly by measurements, not size, on vintage patterns as well as clothing.   I generally wear a plus 16 in modern sizes but need a 40 bust in vintage patterns which is a size 20-22. I finally got [...]

Vintage Musings and Random Rants

by JoAnn

Have any of you watched Kirstie Ally’s new show? I love the show and her. Beautiful and hilarious fat or thin.  The tabloids were so vicious about her weight gain.  Sexist!! They never get on James Gandolphinis’ case or any big actor.  John Travolta is a good 70 lbs heavier now that he’s in his [...]

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 [...]

To Hoard or not to hoard, that is the question.

by JoAnn

First of all my apologies to Shakespeare. Have any of you watched all the shows on hoarding???? I have and they are freaking me out. It runs in families, my Grandma, Mom, and brother are hoarders, although their homes are not dirty or unsafe, stuff has taken over.   They are also loving, kind people and I [...]

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 [...]