Joanne Ramsay

A great white button-up shirt – this (along with a great white tee) is one of my holy grail items. A wardrobe needs a few different types: a more tailored option for under a jacket, blazer or sweater, one with a more relaxed fit for a casual look, and perhaps a current, somewhat cropped version […]

The Haute Route in the Swiss Alps in July is hard to beat for an epic summer hiking trip! Wildflowers are in full bloom, the weather is warm yet not blistering hot, the chance of rain is low, and the views are magnificent. What is the Haute Route? The Haute Route (or the High Route

After a week of hiking in Switzerland, Chrissie and I decided to head to Italy. Our ultimate destination was Venice since Chrissie had never been and it was high on her bucket list. So we trained/bused from Zermatt to Milan (many trains are under construction, or what they call “interrupted”, but the train/bus combo was

We just spent two weeks in Europe – a week hiking in the Swiss Alps followed by a road trip from Milan to Venice. Our heads were on a swivel looking at the latest fashions. From sporty chic in the Alps to high fashion on the streets of Milan, read on for the trail and

We’ve had a request for a PJ FabList and we are happy to oblige! PJ selection is not a straight-forward project! There are so many options out there, such as: Fancy/sexy vs. casual Nightgowns/nightshirts vs. tops/bottom sets Long pants vs. shorts Long-sleeved vs. short-sleeved Warm cozy fleece vs. crisp cotton vs. softer cotton vs. silk

It’s Prime Day!  Each year around this time (July 16-17 this year), Amazon gives Prime members exclusive discounts on thousands of items, from electronics to beauty to clothing to home decor. Are you looking for a new Kindle? Have you always wanted a Dyson cordless vacuum cleaner? These will be on sale as well as

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale It’s Show Time!  Our favorite sale of the year is on the horizon and it’s time to get ready to shop the screaming deals.  Everyone shops July 15 – August 4 and prices go back up August 5.  Super spenders can shop early:  ICON early access is July 9, Ambassador July 10,

Hitting the road soon and looking for a good Audible book to keep you entertained (and focused) during the drive? We have 18 suggestions for you – something for everyone! They cover a variety of genres, so whether you want light or heavier, hopefully you’ll find something that fits your taste. And we still love

Jo drove down to California for the 4th and realized that a road trip can be improved with some preparation. Make sure you have everything ready to ensure safety, comfort, and entertainment. Here’s a FabList of things to do before you go and what to have in your car to ensure you have a great,

Who better to give us road trip advice than someone who drove cross country before legally having a driver’s license, who has taken many epic road trips since, and who also happens to be the CEO of Ford? We both know Jim Farley as a friend we met during our first days of grad school,