Joanne Ramsay

I (Jo) just spent some time in Palm Springs celebrating a friend’s 60th Birthday. Oh what fun!  And let me tell you, 60 is definitely part of our go-go years!  We hiked, played pickle and tennis, and of course shopped, ate, and threw in a visit to Sunnylands.  Here is a FabList of Palm Springs […]

There’s lots of chatter about “aging gracefully” but no one is working harder at helping us do it than Hardie Cobbs. I (Jo) met Hardie 10 years ago when she and her husband Charles, a college friend, relocated to Seattle. Hardie is a force of nature who loves to connect and entertain. One of my

Resort wear is a fun one, especially this time of year when it is cold and dark and winter seems endless! Images of sunshine, water, sand, and fun can pull us through the long dark days of winter. We are both just back from warm-weather locales and had a chance to try out some new

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about you or your significant other—it’s also a fun holiday to show your kids, nieces, nephews and others how much you love them. Here are some little gift ideas to show them you are thinking about them! Chocolate Love You to the Moon and Back – a chocolate note makes such

I (Jo) was lucky enough to spend this past Christmas holiday in South Africa.  I LOVE Africa.  I’ve been on a few safaris with girlfriends (Chrissie!) and extended family but never with my immediate family and I really, really wanted to share this experience with them.   Apparently, my siblings felt the same way and

We did a quick survey of some FabListers to see what the ‘big hit’ gifts were in their households this year because we can spend hours planning and purchasing and then be surprised by what is a hit and what is a miss! I recall one year I got one of my young kids a

There is SO much content out there – how to choose what to watch?! And what’s good for you and your partner to watch together? One of our most popular blogs of the year was on Shows You Can Watch As A Couple – so it seems that others besides us are looking for those

We Love Puffers! What did we do before puffers?! Lightweight, midweight, or heavyweight….short, medium, or long…hooded, collared, or vests….casual, athletic, or ‘fancy’….it’s easy to suddenly find yourself with a closetful of these wonderful pieces to wear indoors or out. Here is our FabList of puffers for 2024.   Herno: For a more fashion forward option

Do you give gifts to your girlfriend groups during the holidays? This is a lower-ish priced item that you give to multiple people – not a one-off gift for a single person. It seems this custom has become common in recent years.  Based on very loosely done research it seems that sometimes these gifts are

Neither of us has overflowing make-up drawers and cabinets stocked with every item on the market. We do, however, stay on the lookout for new brands, products, and technologies/ingredients that will benefit us, that are clean, that are good for our skin, and that make us feel good. Our routines incorporate a combination of tried