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
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My favorite item is happy halloween treat bag.
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Still lovin’ the Shangri La Market Bags~
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My favorite is the Happy Halloween Apron **gasp** is it that time already? Sadly summer is coming to a close, and all too soon halloween will be here, but how cute is that apron? Almost makes the cold weather worth it…Almost. My little guy would LOVE the ornament kit, great giveaway, thank you!
The Dottie Quilt is beautiful!
I like the mother - daughter aprons
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I like the dottie quilt.
The Just Ducky Plate and Cup Set would make a great first birthday gift for my youngest niece.
This is a great site. Love the Merry Christmas apron!
I like the Cath Kidston Mix and Match Stationery. I love stationery of any kind and there are adorable patterns on this site!
I think the paper crafts art Cd is cool,because of my love of decoupage. I am really excited to use tranfer paper somedayalso!!
Keeping with the halloween theme I seem to be stuck on of late, I think the Halloween Placemats are great! Not only are they festive enough for the kiddos, they’re also cool enough for mom! (And I guess I’m not the only one who thinks so, they’re out of stock right now o.0)
Hi Natasha!
Yes, it’s true that the Halloween placemats are currently out of stock, due to a recent influx of lots of new shoppers. Hmmm…..wonder why?
But you can rest assured that these items are regularly re-ordered and will be in stock in a matter of days.
The Halloween Placemats are great!
I’m also loving the Halloween banner:
http://stores.rubyjane.com/-strse-563/Happy-Halloween-Banner/Detail.bok
I love love love the Farm Animals Barnyard Placemat. I will definitely have to get that for my son. He is into all sorts of animals. He’s almost two and loves to mimic the animal sounds when he sees one he knows. The placemat and the farm animals wall art would go great together along with the fun on the farm growth chart. Do you see my theme here? LOL I have definitely saved the site in my favorites and will be stopping by often. Thanks!
Oh My Goodness - I was continuing to browse the site and has everyone seen the adorable napkins and tableclothes???? I love the Valentine one and the Wreath one. Being from Texas - I love the Texas Lone Star one too. The Fruit Cocktail and the Cherry one were beautiful as well. I think I found my new “IT” place to shop!
I had a great time browsing the site. Had to laugh at the “Gee, I’ve Got it All” Notepad.
I had a great time browsing the site. Had to laugh at the “Gee, I’ve Got it All” Notepad.
Great Site.
I would like to wear the Cherry Half Apron! My sister’s name is Angie, too! I’d love to win this giveaway- please consider me! Thanks!
I like that Giant Craft Sheet! I have a horrible, horrible habit of finding that someone has sliced up my countertop with a razor knife. I’ll never admit it was me. Call it over zealous in my pursuit of crafting!
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I like the Autumn Splendor Mother daughter aprons. Great giveaway, thanks!
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Happy Halloween Treat Bag
Berry Patch Dish Towel Set is one of my favorites
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I also like those Fiesta towels dish towels set.
Geez, I truly am finding all kinds of cool things!
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i love the Happy Halloween Apron
Great Site - I love the Happy Halloween treat bag
I really liked the Flirtations Tonal Squares
The drawstring treat bags are very cool!
I think the Just Ducky Plate & Cup Set would be a perfect shower gift as baby’s first plate set, too cute! I love this site, I know a few hard-to-shop-for people that are definately getting christmas presents from here!
I just love the Ballerina Girl Placemats Ballerina Girl Placemats
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I like the hanky cards as I remember having to use one in 1st grade!
Giant Craft Sheet
I looked at it all, but the best was the Shangri La Market Bag, in red.
Thanks for the heads up on a good site, and the giveaway!
Today I found Sock Monkey Socks!! I’ve been looking for those! But this is the kind of site where “Betcha can’t order just one!” applies.
I am in love.
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i also love the dottie quilt!
I love the Flea Market Crochet Throw… it’s so hard to find a throw like that!!
The Christmas apron is what I like best
I love the Fresh Breeze Twin Bedroom Set! Thanks
I love the polka dot melamine plates!
Hankie Cards Happy Birthday. Neat!
The berry patch memo board is super cute!
The Bandana Tablecloth!!
Great Site - I like the fresh breeze bedroom set.
I like the Retro Christmas set. It’s cool!
Thank you for the great giveaway!
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OMG - love the US map tablecloth (American Wonderland Tablecloth)! What a great idea for a kids’ table!
The Moda Chocolate Tote Bag is super cute!
I like the stonewashed whole cloth quilts.
I love the Happy Halloween Apron. It’s so cute.
The Circus Animals Thank You Cards are the perfect thank yous for my little guys birthday parties…I can’t get enough of all the retro designs!