Retro Funnies and Pretties at Ruby Jane
I’m (almost) 32 and haven’t pinpointed my style yet. I don’t even think I have a style unless you count cardboard box brown a style (a story for another day). But if I had to pin my style down to one, it would be eclectic, which, I know, is an oxymoron. Basically, when I see something I like, I like it. A little of this; a little of that.
Which is why I like Ruby Jane SO much. Barbara at Ruby Jane has pinpointed her style, and she’s built a whole store around what she likes: retro 50’s housewife. I know, it doesn’t really sound like a style, but when you browse through her store, you’ll notice how she puts all kinds of retro-styled products together. From fabrics to stationery to household decorations, Ruby Jane has lots of fun stuff to retro-fit your house and your life. All at the same time with a bit of funnies thrown in.
Barbara sent me a variety of retro-styled items from her store, and I have to say, I LOVE LOVE LOVE all of the things she sent! I may not know my style, but I know I love a good tote bag. The Shangri La Market Bag she sent is durable (just ask my 2-year-old), HUGE (my 2-year-old fits inside), unbelievably cute (see pic), and at a great price ($39.95).
She also sent me a simple embroidered baby bib made from the Baby Treasures Bib Kit. This is going to be a GREAT gift for my sister’s baby coming in October that’s simple, cute, and retro.
I literally cracked up when I saw the funniest thing Barbara sent: “Make Your Own Damn Dinner” note pad. It pretty much says it all. On each note pad page, funny quips like “she liked to stir things up” and “all I want is an umbrella in my drink” make for funny shopping lists or a note to the teacher. Priced from $4.95 each, you can NOT pass up the stationery category!
(Here’s where I don’t mention that the holiday shopping season is coming up - it’s only August, so be good for goodness sake.)
Giveaway
Speaking of Christmas, Barbara is offering an aDORable retro make-your-own Christmas ornament kit as a giveaway. These are the ones we had as kids - no plastic, handmade, and stuffed with love. Valued at $32, the kit has everything you need (ten fabric cutouts in ornament shapes, batting, embroidery floss, ribbon and embellishments) to sit with your kids for some quality crafting time. And if you’re like me, a kit with everything is necessary because we aren’t a crafty household.
Leave a comment here with your favorite item from Ruby Jane by Sunday, August 31, at 11:59pm EST. Comments left without the name of a product will be ineligible to win. One comment per person, per day - come back daily for your chance to win! The winner will be posted here on MamasLike, notified via email, and on Prizey.Fetch.
Discount
Just for our fabulous readers, Ruby Jane is offering a 10% coupon for your order. Enter ‘MAMA’ upon checkout for your 10% discount.

Love the site - and I have to say the Shangri La Market Bags are my favorite. My daughter would love the placemat with the choo choo train on it…may have to bookmark that site for my Christmas shopping. And she says on her site there are only 125 days left until Christmas. . .better get started!!
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I like the American Jane Playtime Quilt BOM Pattern Set
I like the Merry Christmas apron
Lots of this brings back some really great memories. I love the Dottie Quilt so much. This is just beautiful. Thanks so much for this giveaway.
So fun to look at that site, I like the just ducky daiper bag
love the Shangri La Market Bag but really love the blue dottie quilt http://stores.rubyjane.com/-strse-940/Dottie-Quilt-%28Queen%29/Detail.bok
Anna’s Botanicals Floral Placemat
Thanks.
wow how cute i love to try and win this so i may have some thing nice to put on my frist x-mas tree thanks
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I love the Fresh Breeze Twin Bedroom Set!
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The Merry Christmas apron is definately my favorite.
I love the Learn to Sew Tin! I want it for myself…I never learned to sew :(! Great site.
I like the Merry Christmas apron
I like the bandana tablecloth and the assortment of bandana napkins.
I like the Button Earrings! So much to choose from!
The Baby Treasures Bib Kit is really cute and I like the little case, too. Thanks!
the dottie quilt is beautiful
I like the retro fabric…especially the Patterns of History Blue Floral!
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The Button earrings are really cute.
I like the Pampered Pooch Dog Bed Cover-very nice!
I love the Happy Birthday Hankie Cards. The ABC Wall Hanging is also precious. Oh, and the Just Ducky Diaper Bag is so cute!
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I found so much on this site that I love. The Christmas ornament kit is a favorite as well as the Ballerina Girl Placemats.
I like the Farmyard Friends White 1930’s reproduction print. I love repro fabric!
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love the Pampered Pooch Dog Bed Cover
Soo many cute things. I love the Apron Strings Lunch Box, it is much better than the plastic bag I usually take my lunch in.
The Merry Christmas apron.
i love the Picket Fences Pink Berries fabric
I love the Christmas Bells apron! It’s something I would wear every day of the year!
How cute would the “ABC Wall Hangings” look in a nursey??!!? Awwwww. That has to be my favorite, no question.
I like the berry patch memo board, so cute!
I like the Happy Halloween treat bag.
I love the Merry Christmas apron
Well I can’t get over the Shangri La Bag as well! I have to have one! And my birthday is this week!!!!
My mother would love this site-I am sending her the link. My favorite is the Civil War Diary Quilt book.
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I love the retro hankie cards!! They come with a hankie!!!!
I love the Shangri La Market Bags!!!
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The Christmas ornament kit
I liked the Christmas Crochet Throw. Its beautiful.
Retro Christmas set.
Is it sad that it’s only August and I’m already thinking about Christmas???? Thanks for the great giveaway, on the site I really like the Learn to Sew Tin, that’s really something I could REALLY use!
Thanks!
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The Fresh Breeze Twin Bedroom set is gorgeous!
I love the postcards sets Another Day in Paradise and I Feel a Sin Coming On. I’d also get the Good Children Thank You Cards I am trying to teach my grandchildren the forgotten manner must of thanking someone for remembering you on special days , birthdays….christmas etc.
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I freakin love the just ducky diaper bag! and the “maybe i want to look cheap” journal/ it actually makes me want to start writing—with a pen, lol.
happy halloween treat bag
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A Merry Christmas Bib Apron
Fresh Breeze Twin Bedroom Set is my choice
That was fun. They sure have a lot of items once you start looking. I was so thrilled to see those learn to sew lacing cards. That brought back some memories for me and I could share the love of these with my grandchildren. Thank you so much!
I love the whole Dairy Fresh line of kitchen towels, etc. They would just go with my kitchen.