Chrissie Kremer

As we get older, it gets harder and harder to think of gifts to give to our friends and family who already have a lot and don’t really want or need more things. We’ve found that niche beauty items are our favorite gifts to receive because they allow us to try a new product and […]

by Alison Johnston of Johnston Home Interior Design Would you go to a fabulous cocktail party with no jewelry? NO! You would look unfinished. We feel the same way about coffee tables. A blank table is not only sad, it is unwelcoming. There’s actually a simple formula to create a polished look. It involves a

Sweater weather is nearly upon us…we hope! There are so many options out there — dressy, casual, cardigan, pullover, turtleneck, cashmere, wool, cropped, etc. — so we’ve pulled together a variety of options for you and broken them out by brand. Jenni Kayne:   The queen of lux cashmere sweaters, Jenni Kayne is known for,

As our skin changes…so must our skincare routine! I (Chrissie) grew up spending a lot of time in the California sun and the word ‘sunscreen’ was not yet in our vocabulary. I remember one family holiday to the beach at the end of which I was peeling large strips of skin off my shoulders and

There’s always a lot of activity in the fall as we settle in after summer. Chrissie has a school reunion to attend, Jo’s volunteer work kicks into gear with lots of meetings, weekends mean football games and tailgates, and all activities require major clothing decisions! What to wear?? We have some ideas for you. Any

We are obsessed with trench coats! Practical and polished, trench coats are great for everyday wear and are NOT only for rainy days. On our recent travels, these coats were worn everywhere, rain or shine, as the perfect topper. Rarely buttoned, left open to blow in the breeze, short or long, this is a must-have,

For the third of our “Affordable Luxury” posts (read the write-ups on Clothing Brands and Shoe Brands if you missed them), we have decided to bring you….purses! As you know, purses come in all shapes and sizes and in a HUGE range of price points, and there are great items throughout the range. We own

The brand High Sport launched the ‘kick flare stretch pant’ flurry a couple years ago with the $860 pants that fashion editors were (and still are) swooning over. These are the ‘pull on and wear with anything pants’ that can be dressed up with boots or heels or dressed down with sneakers. Other brands quickly

Are you looking to add some new pieces to your fall wardrobe and wondering what’s trending this season? We are all about the classics and buying pieces that stand the test of time. That said, we also know it’s fun to throw in some new on-trend pieces (that are still classic) to pep up a

Many of us in the 50+ age group are in the phase of life that involves managing the eldercare of parents/relatives. This can mean many things, from working to assist them in their current living situation, to helping them downsize into an assisted living facility and then managing that living situation, to coordinating appointments/health issues,