Joanne Ramsay

Long days and warm nights – summer is made for gathering outdoors. Whether you’re hosting a casual backyard get-together, a dinner on the deck, or a casual barbeque, this season invites us to slow down, sip something cool, and enjoy the longer days. Having some entertaining essentials on hand, including outdoor twinkle lights, blankets, and […]

Long, warm days bring a glorious bounty of peak-season fruits and vegetables – and with them, a fresh set of kitchen tools to match. It’s time to put away the potato ricer and bring in the strawberry huller! Jo spent nearly a decade developing kitchen tools for a living, so she knows her way around

For the first time, Amazon’s 2025 Prime Day event will have double the days to shop and more days to earn big! Prime Day will take place July 8-11 this year, expanding to four days instead of two.  It officially starts July 8th at 12:01 a.m. PDT and runs until midnight on July 11th, offering

We’ve recommended an array of Quince products over time on FabList because we love Quince! Why? Quince came to life to challenge the existing idea that nice things have to be expensive. Their mission was simple: to create products of equal or greater quality than the leading luxury brands at a significantly lower price. Who

Who wears short shorts these days? Not us! But this season, some fantastic longer-length shorts are having a major moment, which puts us back in the shorts game. The cuts are tailored, flattering, and wearable for women our age who want a bit more coverage. From chic bermudas to sporty walking shorts, these lengths (from

Whether you are invited to an outdoor BBQ, staying at a friend’s home for a quick weekend away, or enjoying a week-long vacation with someone at their fabulous beach house, you shouldn’t arrive empty-handed. A bottle of wine is always appreciated, but sometimes it’s nice to think outside the ‘hostess gift box’ and bring something

The color red is having its moment! On her recent trip to NYC, Jo noticed a lot of red clothing, from head-to-toe monochrome looks to statement accessories. From runways to real life, red is taking over. If you’re looking to add some red to your summer wardrobe, we’ve got some ideas for you. You can

The official start of summer is next week, and the heat is already soaring around the country. We all know by now that our youths spent applying Bain de Soleil to bronze our bodies did us no favors. So, if you’re planning to spend any time outside this summer, we’ve got some ideas for swimsuits,

We are at the halfway point of 2025 – how can that be? – and thought this would be a great time to do one of our favorite things: take a tally of your favorite things. We love to dig into the data and see what you’re buying or clicking on. You guys do a

I (Jo) recently spent four days in NYC and was excited to hit the densely retailed city to visit stores we don’t have in Seattle, or that I’ve only seen online. It was so satisfying to see the merchandise in person, feel the fabrics, and try on clothes and shoes to see about sizing and