Sustainable Fashion

One of our hard working moms at the office brought her daughter to the office today. She was wearing a dress of ours from 2009! It looked fresh and crisp and well maintained after probably 1000 washes. This dress was handed down at least 4 times.... first given to a cousin, then to her 3 little girls ranging in age from 8, 6 and 4. Her adorable 4 year old wore it to an Easter party today! Things we care about most: quality and workmanship, comfort, easy care, and timeless style qualify this little dress for very "sustainable" fashion, in our books. The embroidery remains intact and delicate with the same vibrant colors as when it was new. The white can be washed with slight bleach, if necessary to retain the brightness but it has never been ironed! The fine 100% cotton voile just gets softer with each wash...much like fine linens. We also love that this is has been a favorite dress of each of the little girls it has been lovingly handed down to..... 😊
April 15, 2019 by Jo Anne Yamamoto
Moms Make Us Smile

Moms Make Us Smile

Great job Moms!  The Spring 17 photoshoot was hard work and a “Labor (of love) Day”!  We hold a special spot in our hearts for all the hard working moms! They never get a day off! Labor Day never felt so good! Our special thanks to our wonderful, talented, hardworking, caring photographers, Danny and Trisha….there are not enough words to thank them!
September 18, 2016 by Jo Anne Yamamoto
Lotus On A Rock

Lotus On A Rock

I think one of my favorite parts of traveling around the world is being able to bring home treasures to share with you. I feel like a secret messenger, bringing whispers of far-away lands that you may never have the opportunity to see.

I found this charming hand painted rock in a little shop in the Himalayas in India. I keep it on the corner of my desk. It reminds me to take a break and stop and breathe for a moment.

September 18, 2016 by Jo Anne Yamamoto
Sweet Little Stamp

Sweet Little Stamp

I found this stamp being carved by someone on the side of the road in India.
August 09, 2016 by Jo Anne Yamamoto