Chrissie Kremer

We got such a positive response from our ‘Affordable Luxury – Clothing Brands’ blog that we decided to follow up with one for shoes (and bags is still to come!). So here you go – shoe brands that are a bit of an investment, are great quality and style, and will last a long time. […]

Call it a Barn Jacket, Chore Jacket, or Work Jacket – what these refer to are jackets that are traditionally a bit oversized, made of a somewhat sturdy fabric, have large pockets (at the side or in front), hit at the hip or below, and are often made of cotton, denim, waxed cotton or waxed

Are you hosting guests this summer? Whether they are friends or family, staying for a night or a week, there are a few things to have on hand to make your guests feel welcomed and appreciated. Bedroom: Bedding: Get them the good stuff…which doesn’t always have to be expensive. The Company Store has beautiful cotton

We are at that age (ugh) when more and more of our friends are having joint replacements and health challenges and losing loved ones.  What can I take to the hospital?  What can I drop off on the front porch? We want to help but often don’t know what to do (BTW do NOT ask the

Visiting family or friends this summer? Wondering what to bring them that can be used and appreciated? We have suggestions for you, whether you need something small for an overnight visit or a larger item for a week-long stay! Beach/Pool/Lake Visit New beach towels…but only if you bring at least four…don’t bring just one or

It’s summertime and with the rising temps we need clothing that can keep us cool. Linen is the perfect material for hot days with its cooling and moisture-wicking properties. It is a go-to for those who want to brave the heat with style!  Some other things about linen you may not know are that it:

Bathing suit shopping is NOT our favorite kind of shopping. But when you find the one that suits you (pun intended), it’s pretty terrific. Pair it with some nice sunglasses and a good coverup and you can look and feel like a million bucks, whether you are lounging in the backyard or on a Greek

We both love to read, leaning heavily towards fiction, historical fiction, and biographies/autobiographies.  Come summer we also tend to sprinkle in some lighter reads as well….just because! Below I (Chrissie) am sharing 12 books I’ve enjoyed recently (I’ve read 30+ books this year so far, and have found many to be mediocre for some reason).

It’s summer and the airports are already packed! School’s out for some, almost out for others, and road trips are beginning to happen. Travel clothes are an important part of any trip and a little bit more challenging in the summer because of the heat. We are always looking for items that can do double

The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is well-known to hikers but became very popular when Cheryl Strayed wrote the book “Wild” about her adventures tackling this trail (and her demons). I (Joanne) have been hiking sections of the trail over the past 15 years and just backpacked a section in Southern California. I’m back in one