Cost Per Wear

Cost Per Wear

The “cost per” idea isn’t new…people talk about “cost per mile” when it comes to transportation, “cost per square foot” when looking for space to rent or homes to buy, and “cost per click” when it comes to online advertising; but the idea of “cost per wear” didn’t really occur to me until Courtney started […]

Wrap It Up

Wrap It Up

A woman who looked about my age walked into the bra shop and said she was looking for a shower gift.   She explained that the bride was 52 and had really good taste. She asked if we carried a very expensive French brand that she knew her friend liked. I apologized that we didn’t and […]

All P

All P

When I heard the news about Prince’s death, the first person I thought of was my ex-husband Jim, who is the Program Director of a radio station in Minneapolis.  In his last visit to Vermont, Jim and I spent about two hours talking by the stream. We mostly talked about work and at some point […]

Change Clothes

Change Clothes

There comes a time early in every Vermont woman’s year when she must give up her turtlenecks and fleece to make way for some pastels. It is the day that signifies we are declaring winter is behind us and that spring is coming. That day for me was today as I switched over my closets […]

It’s Not You, It’s Menopause

It’s Not You, It’s Menopause

This is for women of a certain age; and by that I mean around 48 give or take.  In the past week I have heard more about sweating and sleeping (or not sleeping) and cramping and bleeding than any of the other years of my life. I remember my first hint of it back several […]

Eyes Wide Open

Eyes Wide Open

Throwback to three years ago right around this time and you’ll find me getting ready to attend my first CURVE Expo Lingerie Trade Show in New York City. That was where I went to Bra Fit School and met with lingerie vendors for the first time. I hadn’t decided definitely whether or not to open […]

Joy in Manchester – Find It This Weekend

Joy in Manchester – Find It This Weekend

Oh Joy! It’s President’s Weekend and Valentine’s Day too. Whether you’re après skiing or day tripping, Manchester has a whole bunch of fun (and warm) things to do. Of course, the shop will be open for bra buying and Valentining, but here’s some destination ideas if you’re in and around our little town this holiday weekend. […]

The Calendar – February 2016

The Calendar – February 2016

Tales from the Bra Shop – Tools, Cruises, YOLO, etc

It’s time for another episode of “Tales from the Bra Shop.”  We sure do love you! Hardware:  A woman stacks three bras on the counter and tells us her husband asks her all the time why she needs so many bras. She responds by asking him why he needs so many tools. He moves on. […]

Brand and Bra Spotlight:  Freya Zentangle

Brand and Bra Spotlight: Freya Zentangle

We have lots and lots and lots of bras at JOY.  Nothing can bring this point home more than last week when we scanned our inventory.  We have THOUSANDS of bras.  Each one of these bras is chosen for specific reasons and hoping to fill a distinct need.  We took a break from our tedious inventory […]