Hello!
I'm Shan
Rosie Joan began as a way to connect with my two sweet twins and remember my grandmother, who was a source of inspiration and light in my life. Along the way, this journey has brought so much more meaningful connection with other makers, customers turned friends and my family, who play an integral role in helping in the day to day.
Thank you for being here!
so, who is
rosie joan?
Rosalie (Rosie) Joan was the beloved matriarch of our family and my grandma. She had a high flair for fashion, even at 81 years young. She took great pride in her appearance and looked so much younger than her years, which when noted would always make her beam.
The values and life lessons that she shared with me are the same things that I hope to pass on to my kids.
Like so many, cancer took her life sooner than we were prepared for. This is our way to have her live on.
rosie over the years
some of my favorite photos of grandma rosie!
1957
Playing it cool about
being a total style icon
1978
She worked as the high school secretary
1948
Little Rosie looking
cute as a button
1974
"Karen's wedding. The way we used to be." Written on the back of a polaroid
80's(ish)
Probably dreaming up her next painting project
1948
Little Rosie looking
cute as a button
1957
Playing it cool about
being a total style icon
1974
Karen's wedding. The way we used to be." Written on the back of a polaroid
1978
She worked as the high school secretary
1989
Probably dreaming up her next painting project
giving back
A PORTION OF ROSIE JOAN’S ANNUAL SALES
WILL BE DONATED TO WATER FIRST.
Numerous Indigenous communities in Canada do not have access to clean drinking water. Water First helps address local water challenges in Indigenous communities through education, training and meaningful collaboration.