About Us
Photography by HZ Photography
jb and me first opened our doors in March of 1997, making our mother-daughter dream become a reality. Since that day nearly 30 years ago we have through; trial, error, & lots of laughs grown that little dream into the bustling boutique you know today. Present-day our duo has become the perfect trio, now joined by our daughter & granddaughter. Our mission remaining the same; to make friends through fashion. It is our hope & prayer that every time you leave our store you feel empowered, seen, beautiful, and that you are touched by a little bit of Christ by us and in our amazing staff.
We strive to offer a blend of fashion that can appeal to women of all ages and in all stages of life. Our stylists offer their expert advice on fashion while meeting the unique needs of each of their clients. They will help you build that perfect wardrobe picking from brands such as Free People, Sanctuary, Dolce Vita, Kut from the Kloth, Z Supply, Liverpool, and Pistola. Although women’s clothing is the main focus of jb and me we have all the pieces you need to show off your style; also specializing in jewelry, shoes, accessories & home décor.
Get to Know Us
1. What does jb and me stand for?
The name stems from the mother-daughter duo... jb is simple, it stands for 'Jamie Beth' whereas the 'me' holds a little bit more. Maribeth always says that moms are just me's it's her silly way of expressing the important role of a mother and her own individuality. As Ryann steps in, 'Me' signifies the other side of the bond & all the things Jamie taught her; the lessons learned, the confidence instilled, and an unexplainable friendship between them.
2. The main mission of jb and me is "Making friendships through fashion." What does that mean?
Our hearts' mission is truly to make a difference and empower women through fashion. The women who walk through our door come for thousands of different reasons. When life gets heavy they come to us seeking a pick-me-up. When there is something to celebrate, they need that perfect outfit. When a friend is struggling, they come in search of a devotional to help her see the light. When they are finally together again, lifelong friends pour through our doors in fits of laughter. When they are lonely they come to us for our shared passion. No matter where our customers are at, through the highs and lows of life, we strive to meet them there, to build them up & to have them leave the store feeling empowered & uplifted.
3. Favorite memories with jb and me.
As you may imagine, buying trips are both beautiful & brutal. They are days spent inside convention centers constantly on your feet carrying heavy bags, trying to weed through the sea of clothing to find those perfect pieces. By the end of each day we are exhausted, our brains so full of all the decisions we made & orders we placed. It's the end of these days that are the best. The pizza and a salad with glasses of wine tucked away in the corner of the closest restaurant we could find. Hoping that we found the right things & didn't order too much of it, it's half-formed ideas of fun new things & a time to dream up impossible ideas. It's the memories of all three of us in these places that will always hold a special place in our hearts.
4. Does it ever get hard working as a mother-daughter team?
We get this question all time because the truth of the matter is 95% of people would struggle with this. Honestly, we are all best friends, even though it may occasionally result in some frustration working with your mom. It's very rarely difficult, when Jamie & Maribeth started jb and me their entire relationship had already been built upon faith and respect for one another. Ryann always jokes that she was 'bred for this'. She has been behind the counter since the day she was born, sat at market while Jamie and Maribeth bought for the store with her coloring book in hand & officially got her first paycheck doing inventory at 13. For Ryann's whole life they have known that someday they would all do this together. So the building blocks were set in place of how that would look at a young age. Plus she has had the best examples of how mother and daughter can work together!
5. What does community mean to you?
Church, Faith, Family, Friends. Getting involved when you can and making a difference.
6. How can clothing empower women?
In order for a woman to be confident in her abilities, to do whatever task or goal lies ahead of her, she must also be confident in who she is. You cannot have one without the other. An outfit that they feel good in can help women gain that confidence to do life, empowering them to go out there and to reach their full potential.
7. What are your individual styles like?
jb and me wouldn't work if we bought things that we didn't like, so the store really is built upon our style. The whole vibe stems from us! Jamie tends to lean towards an effortlessly cool chic look. She loves to layer up the jewelry, which adds an elevated appeal to any outfit. Ryann was dressed & styled by the best from a young age, so her style starts with that same effortless base with a generational gap, a bit more color, and a whole lot of sneakers. Every once and a while, we let our heart for the western world show through and pull a little bit of our cowgirl out of our back pockets.
8. When you're not at jb and me, what are you doing?
If we aren't in the store you'll find us outside, in the barn, or off to Texas. Our favorite hobby is competing against each other as a whole family with our cutting horses. It's real cowboy stuff, and it holds all of our hearts. The trash talk might be strong, but we have created some of the best memories at these horse shows. We love to be outside enjoying God's creation in every way possible. Whether it be from the back of the horse, on a walk with the dog, or out on the lake.
9. What is your favorite thing about jb and me?
We have the hearts of dreamers, so it's perfect for us that every day is something new. Running a small business means things are constantly changing and there are always new challenges to conquer. There is always something new to learn or an idea we need to dream up. Plus, the relationships that we have gained are a true blessing that we wouldn't change for the world.