Joanne Ramsay

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

It’s that time again – Father’s Day!! Whether you are buying for your husband, father, or father-in-law, purchasing a Father’s Day gift can be tricky. Do you go for something to wear, something to eat, something to read, something for the house, or an experience? Here is our FabList of recommendations. You can also check

We’ve had a special request for a FabList of Mother-of-the-Groom (which also works as Mother-of-the-Bride) dresses! What to wear on this very special day when your child is getting married is a big decision! We know you aren’t the ‘star of the show’, but of course, you want to look and feel your best on

We travel a lot, and we overanalyze every item we pack! Our under-seat carry-on bag is dialed in, our ‘we aren’t checking’ roller bag is analyzed and weighed, and our cross-body purse contents are maximized! That said, some items that make the trip aren’t must-haves, but we’ve found they’re really nice to have. Here is

We recently traveled to India with two friends from grad school, Audrey and Kirsten. The four of us have traveled together many times before and love adventures to far-flung destinations. India is definitely that, and so much more! It’s a true sensory explosion in every way, including sounds, smells, tastes, and sights. We loved it!

Mother’s Day is May 11th, less than a month away, so it’s time to start planning!  Don’t forget this day isn’t about just your mother (if you’re lucky enough to still have her in your life!). It’s also time to celebrate grandmothers, aunts, sisters, mothers-in-law, daughters-in-law, etc. The more ‘mature’ the mom, the more likely