Dec 11, 2025 - Business

Windsor Heights gets new vintage store and art studio

Linh Ta

Storefront at night of Venus Moon studio and shop with Christmas-themed window drawings of ornaments, gifts, snow, and a pink neon OPEN sign. Dresses and racks visible inside. — Venus Moon. Photo: Nicole DeMondo

For Venus Moon owner Nicole DeMondo, an empty storefront along University Avenue in Windsor Heights felt like the perfect spot to open her vintage shop and art studio last month.

The big picture: "We're all local businesses," DeMondo tells Axios. "There are people walking up and down the street every single day from the neighborhood."

State of play: Venus Moon Studio & Shop mixes DeMondo's passions: vintage vendors, local makers, an art studio and beauty services.

Curated vintage items include apparel and home decor ranging from the 1940s to the 1990s.
A back-room art studio will host workshops for people to create their own pieces.
DeMondo also offers makeup and permanent cosmetics.

What's next: The shop is hosting a "scrap and yap" event Saturday with the Creative Social Club, a scrapbooking and junk-journal session open to anyone.

What they're saying: The name Venus Moon was inspired by DeMondo's sister, who died of cancer.

While her sister was in hospice, DeMondo asked what sign she should look for to know her sister was still with her.
Her sister told her that she'll know she's there when the sun and the moon appear in the sky together.
"I just associate the moon so much now with my sister," DeMondo says. "It's just good energy to me."

If you go: Noon to 6pm every day, and later holiday hours on Thursdays and Fridays this month.

6563 University Ave., Windsor Heights

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