Joanne Ramsay

Many people we know are trying to use ‘clean’ products as much as possible, especially as it relates to beauty and home cleaning items. There are different schools of thought on what is considered ‘clean’, and who the ‘authority’ is. What Does ‘Clean’ Mean?  In a broad sense, a general definition of ‘clean’ skincare, makeup, […]

We’ve received a number of requests to talk a little bit about jewelry…and we are happy to oblige! Chrissie is a ‘jewelry’ person, who likes to switch up her earrings daily, compared to other friends who wear a wonderful pair of diamond studs every day and never take them off. Recommending jewelry can be tricky,

It’s Deju Vu all over again! Polo and Rugby shirts (thank you Rugby World Cup) are back in force and we feel like we’re living in the early 80’s when the Preppy Handbook (Jo still has hers!) and the J. Crew catalog took the world by storm. Almost every store is carrying a version of

Well, last week’s spring ‘one and done’ dress blog seemed to hit a nerve with you guys!  Are you now wondering what to wear over that dress if you need another layer? Join the club, because this is a struggle we all face! Finding the perfect pairing is hard work and we are here to

Now that winter is hopefully behind us it’s time to prepare for April showers and warmer weather. Now is the perfect time to put away your down jackets and pull out (or buy) lighter weight coats, like a trench – a classic piece and very on trend. It doesn’t have to rain to wear a

By Chrissie Kremer   When Joanna Strober started having hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms, she couldn’t get the answers she wanted from her primary care doctor. She went in search of answers but wasn’t able to find what she needed.  So she started the women’s telehealth care company Midi. I chatted with Joanna about

I (Jo) just spent a few days in Chicago which just coincidentally happened to be over St. Patrick’s Day and boy oh boy those Chicagoans really know how to celebrate! Yes, they dye the river green – it’s environmentally friendly, the recipe is a closely kept secret, and it’s really green! It was so fun

Dresses are easy – throw them on and go!  You are pulled together and out the door in seconds. Here are some suggestions for Spring Dresses – both short and a little longer. Please note that at the time of publication, all dresses below were in stock; however, inventory fluctuates and we apologize in advance

Are you looking for a quick and relatively inexpensive way to brighten up your decor?  Well, we have a plan!!  We are pleased to introduce you to Alison Johnston ASID, a designer in the San Francisco Bay Area. Alison is the owner of Johnston Home Interior Design. Her designs focus on fresh California living. Whether

by Chrissie Kremer   Last fall my sister-in-law called to tell me she had sent me a thank you card in the mail. She said I should make sure to look at the card itself because it was so beautiful and ‘very special’.  It was a Lobird personalized card. Laurie Rohrbach, founder of Lobird Stationery,