The Vintage Society

06/17/2026

🚚 New treasures arrive DAILY at The Vintage Society... but this haul might take the cake. Our vendors literally rented a U-Haul to bring in an incredible collection of early 1900s sewing treasures, and we are absolutely swooning. Some of these pieces still have their ORIGINAL thread spools tucked inside, looking more like museum artifacts than something you'd stumble across while antique shopping.

As a business owner who's equal parts mom and business mom, family labor is apparently still a thing. 😆 My 11-year-old was significantly less impressed by these historic treasures after helping unload what felt like the entire contents of the U-Haul.

The good news? You get to enjoy the fun part—hunting for one-of-a-kind finds without lifting a finger.

If you love antiques, vintage collectibles, primitive treasures, and pieces with stories to tell, you need to see these in person.

📍The Vintage Society in downtown Kalona
✨ Just outside Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and Washington
🕰 Open tomorrow 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Come see what rolled in today... because if there's one thing we've learned, tomorrow's haul might be even crazier.

06/15/2026

✨ Procrastinating? Productive? Why not both. ✨Join us this June 20th to make your OWN signature scent! Gather the gals and put off your responsibilities in the most luxurious way possible. 💅🌸

🌿 Learn the difference between top notes, heart notes, and base notes.
🌿 Blend a fragrance that's completely your own.
🌿 Take home a beautiful bottle of your custom perfume.
🌿 Made with a plant-based carrier oil, making it a great option even for sensitive skin.

No experience needed—just bring your curiosity, your nose, and maybe that friend who always says, "I've been meaning to do something fun."

💖 Grab your bestie.
💖 Bring your date.
💖 Rally the girls.
💖 Celebrate a birthday.
💖 Convince your mom that this totally counts as quality time.

Because honestly, making signature perfumes together is a lot more memorable than meeting for coffee for the 470th time. ☕️✨

Spots are limited, so don't wait until the group chat spends three weeks deciding what day works. 😉 Reserve your seat today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-your-own-perfume-craft-club-tickets-1990814196854?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for an enchanting night of fragrance, creativity, and a little bit of chemistry as we guide you through the art of perfume making.

06/14/2026

🙀👀I spy with my little eye... things I absolutely do NOT need but am suddenly obsessed with. 👀✨A 1960s Americana moment 🇺🇸, Waterford crystal that's serving rich aunt vibes, rare Grace Kelly vinyls because we're all romanticizing life lately, Air Supply for the feels, an entire Carpenters CD collection, and enough new P. Buckley Moss art to make your walls way cooler than your Pinterest board.💖💖💖

The dangerous part? New treasures keep appearing DAILY. 🤌So if your love language is "just browsing" and then leaving with three things you didn't plan on buying, this is your sign.

💗 Come play your own game of Eye Spy at the pink store.
📍Just outside Iowa City & Cedar Rapids
🕥 Open 10:30-4

Warning: Side effects may include sudden happiness, vintage addiction, and explaining to your spouse why you absolutely needed that one thing.
—which treasure would you race to first? 👇

06/12/2026

🚨 HOT TAKE: Iowa's best tea isn't coming from a box. 👀💕Every tea in our shop is hand blended with real flowers, fruits, herbs, spices, and premium teas—mixed right here with a little bit of my brain magic. ✨🌸🍓

If you haven't tried one yet... what are you waiting for?! 😏

📍The Vintage Society | Downtown Kalona
💗 Two floors of vintage treasures, jewelry, collectibles & old Hollywood glamour

☕ Come sip with us tomorrow from 10:30-4!

Tag your tea-loving bestie and tell them: "We're taking a tea trip." 🚗💨Just a short drive from Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Washington & the Quad Cities.

✨ Save this post for your next girls' day out!

06/11/2026

CRAFT CLUB JUNE! Each ticket includes all supplies, guided class, and a beautiful vintage-style perfume bottle to fill and take home. Sip some tea, create, and indulge in an evening inspired by antique apothecaries and timeless glamour.
No experience necessary—just curiosity and a love for beautiful things. 🌸

📍The Vintage Society in Kalona Iowa (just outside of Iowa City and only a short drive from Cedar Rapids)
💌 Reservations only. Online in link, or stop in store!
🏩🏩Find us at the big pink building — where vintage French style, antique décor, and one-of-a-kind finds come together.
Follow the link to purchase tickets or call/stop in to reserve your seat

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-your-own-perfume-craft-club-tickets-1990814196854?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/08/2026

✨ MONDAY MEETS ✨
Today we're introducing one of our favorite faces in the shop—and our youngest booth vendor! 💛If you've ever been in the antique world, you know it's not every day you see a young woman diving headfirst into vintage treasures. Trust me, I still get plenty of looks when I walk into antique shows myself! 😆

So when she walked through our doors as a high school senior shortly after we opened and asked about renting a booth, I was absolutely thrilled. Since then, she's made our little downtown Kalona home, works full-time at Willow Creek Quilt Shop, and still finds time to help us out on the occasional Monday.

Her smile is contagious, her personality is pure sunshine, and her love for all things handmade is something I adore. From quilting and crochet to styling herself in vintage finds, she truly lives the life she loves. ✨

You'll find her booth upstairs, filled with her signature favorites: vintage tins, Precious Moments, charming French-inspired figurines, and those quirky treasures that make you say, "Oh my goodness, I remember that!"

Next time you're out exploring, make the short drive to Kalona—just outside Iowa City and Cedar Rapids—and come see what makes our little shop so special. 🛍️

Drop a ❤️ below if you love seeing young people keeping vintage alive, and be sure to stop in and say hi to all of our amazing vendors!

06/06/2026

My daily entertainment? Watching every girls' day out crew walk through our front door. 💗It happens every single time. The door opens. They take two steps in. The conversation stops. Eyes get big. Someone says, "OH MY GOSH." And before they leave? Their arms are full of pink bags and treasures they absolutely did not plan on taking home. 😂

One of these days I'll catch it on camera because honestly, it's become one of my favorite parts of owning this little pink corner of the world.

There is something so special about creating a space where people can wander, discover, laugh, reminisce, find a little whimsy, and leave with something they love. Not just a purchase—a whole experience.

If you're an antique lover, a vintage treasure hunter, tea girlie, or just someone who appreciates beautiful, unexpected finds, make the trip to Kalona tomorrow.
We're Washington County's favorite pink treasure corner, tucked right here in Kalona, Iowa, and worth the drive from Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Washington, Fairfield, and beyond.

Browse antiques, vintage finds, gifts, and all the charming things you didn't know you needed. Then grab a seat in our tea room featuring our own signature tea blends. And if you're convinced you're a coffee-only person? Challenge accepted. 😉

✨ Open tomorrow 10:30–4
🩷 Come see what has every girls' trip leaving with pink bags in hand and stories to tell.

Tag your shopping bestie and make a day of it. 💕

06/02/2026

Hey! We're starting the process of taking new and fresh vendors for our re-vibe in our pink antique mall... here is a CALL TO the bold creators, antique curators, and colorful personalities to join our vendor family.
This isn’t just shelf space—it’s a stage for you to shine! Bring your weird, your wonderful, your rare, your refined. We run like family here, so someone who is REALLY into enjoying where you are at is a must. We see tons of tourists and I, as your leader of the pack pay attention to every little detail-- I know what colors people love, what lighting is best, what experience we can create for events, plus the PINK store is a must see for anyone traveling to downtown Kalona. Literally takes your breath away as you walk in. If you know someone or are that someone interested yourself---let’s make something unforgettable together.
Downstairs is $1.75 per sqft plus 10% commission. Upstairs is right around $45 a shelf unit. If you work one day per month, you basically earn back your commission!

06/01/2026

𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝐂𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐓 𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐁 ✨ 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐔𝐌𝐄 - June 20th at 7PM. ✨Your Signature Scent Is Calling...✨
You know that feeling when someone walks by and smells absolutely incredible, and you immediately want to know what they're wearing? This is your chance to BE that person.
𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 with our wildly popular Make Your Own Perfume Workshop, and if last time taught us anything, it is ⚠️ Fair warning: Our last perfume class SOLD OUT, and seats are limited!
We'll spend the first part of the evening sniffing, exploring, and discovering what scents make your heart happy. Think floral, earthy, citrusy, cozy, dreamy—you might even surprise yourself.
Then it's time to channel your inner mad scientist (the chic kind) and start blending.
🌿 Learn the difference between top notes, heart notes, and base notes.
🌿 Create a fragrance that's completely your own.
🌿 Leave with a gorgeous bottle of your custom perfume.
No experience needed. Just bring your curiosity and your nose. And can we talk about what a fun outing this is?
💖 Grab your bestie.
💖 Bring your date.
💖 Rally the girls.
💖 Celebrate a birthday.
💖 Bribe your mom into a crafty
Because honestly, making a signature perfume together is a lot more memorable than meeting for coffee for the 470th time.
🌿 Explore the magic of:
✨ Top Notes – the first impression
✨ Heart Notes – the soul of the fragrance
✨ Base Notes – the lasting memory
Tag the friend who's always saying, "We should do something fun together," and then actually do it. Seriously, we are only located a bit outside of Iowa City and Cedar Rapids... Heck, we have had people show up from Des Moines, and all over Southeast Iowa!
🎟️ Reserve your spot now before you're left smelling like regret. 😉💐
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-your-own-perfume-craft-club-tickets-1990814196854?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for an enchanting night of fragrance, creativity, and a little bit of chemistry as we guide you through the art of perfume making.

05/30/2026

⚡Golden birthdays deserve golden memories... and this one was *charm-ing* in every possible way. ✨Today I had the absolute joy of packing up the shop's Charm Bar and celebrating with 20 amazing gals for a very special golden birthday! There were bracelets being built, bag charms coming to life, and plenty of tough decisions over which sparkly treasures made the final cut. 💖

While everyone else was team bracelet or team bag charm, I stayed loyal to my favorite—the necklace. It goes with everything and never lets me down. 😉🥳

The best part wasn't the charms, though. It was the laughter, the conversations, the creativity, and seeing 20 smiling faces leave with something uniquely theirs.🤩🥰

And guess what? I can bring the fun to YOU now!

Whether you're planning a girls' night, birthday party, bridal shower, team event, mom's night out, or just looking for an excuse to gather your favorite people, booking is easy. All it takes is an official reservation deposit and a group of 6–20 people.

Choose from:
✨ Charm Bar
🎨 Painted Stained Glass
💐 Bouquet Centerpieces
🌸 Make Your Own Perfume
🎂 Cake Painting
👒 Hat Bar
🏺 Paint Your Own Pottery
🖌️ Watercolor Painting

Teaching is truly one of my favorite things, and there is nothing better than watching people discover their creative side while making memories together.

Located in Kalona, Iowa and proudly bringing creative experiences throughout Eastern Iowa, including Washington, Williamsburg, North Liberty, Coralville, Tiffin, Solon, Mount Vernon, Lisbon, Riverside, Wellman, West Branch, Muscatine, Amana Colonies, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and beyond.✅✅✅📌

So grab your gals, pick your project, and let's make your next event the one everyone talks about long after the glitter settles. ✨

Message me today to reserve your date before my calendar fills up!