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We understand that most couples getting married have an on-line registry where they request everything from dishes to contributions toward their honeymoon or even a new couch. However, sometimes everything on the registry has been purchased or you may choose to go off-registry for a shower, wedding, or engagement gift. Maybe it’s a couple who […]

Whether heading to the local pool or off a special beach vacation this summer, you may be in the market for a new suit, cover-up, or pair of sandals. We understand that some people go fancier on their beachwear while others like to stick more to ‘the basics’. Chrissie is more on the basics side,

My (this is Chrissie) mom, who owned a home goods store and had a wonderful, creative style, used to come over and just start rearranging our furniture and moving things around. It always looked better when she left. Now I have Joanne, who is a designer as well as co-founder of FabList, for that. She

Joanne was once staying at my house when, midway through her visit, an Amazon package arrived for me with a new toaster oven. She just couldn’t understand why my toaster oven, which was maybe 20 years old and needed to be opened with a knife because the handle had fallen off years before, was still

It’s almost officially summer – June 21 – and if you haven’t taken the plunge already, it’s time to dive into your summer reading list. It’s a great time to get lost in smut, tackle a book that’s been on your list, or get to know an author well by tackling a series, or multiple

Whether you are buying for your husband, your father, or your father-in-law, or looking for ideas to give your kids, buying for a dad can be tricky. Do you go for something to wear, something to eat, something to read, something for the house, or an experience? Here are our Fab5 recommendations. And you can

Summer is knocking at the door. Does your outdoor space need a refresh to prepare for BBQs with friends or just alone time outside? Here are our Fab5 suggestions to freshen up your backyard. Joanne Outdoor Carpet: I love an outdoor carpet to set the stage, brighten the space, and make it easy to clean

We love to travel. And we love traveling with carry-ons. And we like wearing multiple pairs of shoes when we travel. So how do all these things co-exist? Travel wardrobes are tricky. You want to look nice, be comfortable, participate in multiple activities, and not wear the same thing daily. So, what’s best to pack

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

We are big book readers/listeners. I (Chrissie) always have one book going on my Kindle, and one on my Audible. I listen to an Audible any time I get in the car alone (I lean towards fiction, historical fiction, and biography/autobiography), whether for a short drive or a longer one. When headed out on a