tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66574697979215677702012-02-25T10:47:49.077-08:00Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.comBlogger1451100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-79600726727231194722012-02-25T00:36:00.005-08:002012-02-25T01:22:50.595-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;">1. Mid-Century chest--All cedar lined, with a lift top. This is perfect for the space challenged -- T.V. on top, storage inside.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6927899751/" title="IMG_0535 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7049/6927899751_a40bb2b42f_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_0535" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6781780008/" title="IMG_0536 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7182/6781780008_566c38456f_b.jpg" width="640" height="891" alt="IMG_0536" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. Garden department skylight--We have been anxious to add on a garden room and something special to anchor it. This skylight was exactly what we needed! You couldn't ask for a more perfect patina, and size. As much as we love it for garden, can't you see it in the kitchen, over an island??!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6927899379/" title="IMG_0517 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7047/6927899379_1315009fef_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_0517" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. Lovely little purses--If only these little gems could talk. Can you picture the events and parties they must have gone to??</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6781780094/" title="IMG_0543 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7204/6781780094_d6bbfe2d51_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_0543" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6927899855/" title="IMG_0541 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7198/6927899855_b8180e2563_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_0541" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">4. Necklaces-- We picked these necklaces up from the <a href="http://www.melrosetradingpost.org/">Melrose Trading Post</a>. This vendor had sooo much to choose from. We brought back a handful -- priced from $18-$38!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6927899975/" title="IMG_0549 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7041/6927899975_ecbb384c10_b.jpg" width="640" height="891" alt="IMG_0549" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">5. Dress(es)-- we have restocked our clothing racks! With spring!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6781779856/" title="IMG_0526 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7052/6781779856_4367a6c7ab_b.jpg" width="640" height="891" alt="IMG_0526" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6927899719/" title="IMG_0533 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7200/6927899719_90c2e40879_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_0533" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">6. Art--We have to hand it to Kathy in this department! She has the eye for art. These two portraits were scored while up in the Bay Area. We all went to the Alameda flea one weekend, and while perusing, Kim and I turned to look for Kath and she had 4-5 men all around her and her basket of art. They were all intrigued and she took the opportunity to learn from them. She picked their brains on age and canvas and such. </div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6927899571/" title="IMG_0525 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6927899571_d26fa86b69_b.jpg" width="640" height="891" alt="IMG_0525" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-7960072672723119472?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-34667494766707175602012-02-21T17:00:00.000-08:002012-02-21T17:00:01.714-08:00<p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">Before moving to San Luis Obispo, I lived in Belmont Shore, Long Beach. I loved it. I wanted to share some of my favorite places with Stacy, so this is where we went next. </p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912529877/" title="IMG_0065 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7070/6912529877_7a1d4fcf08_z.jpg" width="640" height="383" alt="IMG_0065" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912508793/" title="IMG_0672 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7208/6912508793_a12d6af348_z.jpg" width="640" height="478" alt="IMG_0672" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912507281/" title="IMG_0669 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7043/6912507281_c2436fab2e_z.jpg" width="640" height="424" alt="IMG_0669" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912505933/" title="IMG_0665 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6912505933_b4bd8072b0_z.jpg" width="640" height="426" alt="IMG_0665" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912512603/" title="IMG_0620 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7193/6912512603_313522c1ac_z.jpg" width="478" height="640" alt="IMG_0620" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">When I lived there, there were only a handful of stores on 4th street. Now there are blocks of them, most specializing in mid century furniture and accessories, and also vintage clothing stores.</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #232323"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912656919/" title="untitled folder 45 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7182/6912656919_46b0e2bf87_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="untitled folder 45" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912656745/" title="untitled folder 44 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6912656745_73fa2b1b2e_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="untitled folder 44" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912663679/" title="untitled folder 46 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7209/6912663679_db0b60fbc8_z.jpg" width="640" height="360" alt="untitled folder 46" /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912668419/" title="untitled folder 47 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7184/6912668419_09fa5d80b0_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="untitled folder 47" /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912710585/" title="untitled folder 48 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7195/6912710585_12abc20237_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="untitled folder 48" /></a></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #232323; min-height: 18.0px"><br /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">After all the junking we did on Saturday, were we done? Not by a long shot! Before we left, we were armed with a lot of places to check out. Kathy is pretty savvy with L.A. shopping and good food, and she told us about a great breakfast place, <a href="http://www.urthcaffe.com/">Urth Caffé</a>--I believe there are 4 locations. We are already looking forward to a return visit, healthy and delicious food and coffee! Thanks Kathy!!</p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912645613/" title="untitled folder 43 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7038/6912645613_f1f05e3277_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="untitled folder 43" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912533439/" title="IMG_0677 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7061/6912533439_7705cd6e85_z.jpg" width="640" height="478" alt="IMG_0677" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><br /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">Steve (from the Inn Paradiso post seen <a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/11/million-miles-away-in-paso-robles.html">here</a>) thought we would all enjoy the <a href="http://www.melrosetradingpost.org/">Melrose Trading Post</a> which is held every Sunday at Fairfax high school. Thanks Steve!! This flea costs $2 to get in and is a great mix of vintage and art.</p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912633885/" title="untitled folder 42 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7036/6912633885_77dce96ff9_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="untitled folder 42" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912633717/" title="untitled folder 41 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7039/6912633717_f553e8b73d_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="untitled folder 41" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">This art stopped me in my tracks--it's no mystery which piece i am now coveting, the winnebego of course.</p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912537063/" title="IMG_0061 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7042/6912537063_ebc56d409f_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="IMG_0061" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912536767/" title="IMG_0060 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7209/6912536767_9ac141ee6c_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0060" /></a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #232323"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">When we asked for a business card, without missing a beat, he sat down, tore the paper and took out his sharpie and drew his card simply and perfectly! </p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #232323"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #232323"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912537463/" title="IMG_0066 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7197/6912537463_f53e1b3671_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0066" /></a></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #232323; min-height: 18.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #232323">There are so many resources to get info on good places from. We now have Google, Yelp, blogs, magazines and listening to friends and locals of course. On this trip, we used them all. We got lucky on this one!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-3466749476670717560?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-88408233329411124012012-02-20T13:37:00.000-08:002012-02-20T14:59:41.027-08:00<p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">My girl turned 'sweet 16' and she wanted to spend it at Disneyland with two close girlfriends that she grew up with. Good enough reason to get some shopping and inspiration in while the girls did their thing, right? Stacy and I dropped them off in the morning and headed to two shopping areas (aka The Antimalls) in the O.C. that we had read about. Antimalls, meaning there no chain stores--the only exception being urban outfitters, as this was one of the original stores. </p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">One is called '<a href="http://thelab.com/">The Lab</a>' and the other right across the street is '<a href="http://thecampsite.com/">The Camp</a>'. We were hungry and in need of nourishment so we started at <a href="http://thecampsite.com/">The Camp</a>, and put our names in at <a href="http://www.oldvinecafe.com/">The Old Vine Café</a> (thanks to my friend Margaret for the recommendation--she always knows the cool new eateries). We were charmed as we walked up and saw the waiting area--long tables, hammocks, and tractor seats all amongst succulents and tall grasses. The menus were attached to beautiful oil paintings. Stacy is a great travel partner because she loves to share food, which allows us to try different things on the menu! We had the most amazing pumpkin/pecan french toast, and a poached egg dish with parmesean crusted green tomatoes, yummy. </p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912256539/" title="IMG_0018 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7042/6912256539_2d1d78f64d_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="IMG_0018" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912256817/" title="IMG_0019 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7054/6912256817_4e9e27b651_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0019" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912257625/" title="IMG_0014 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7046/6912257625_6a51edc995_z.jpg" width="640" height="486" alt="IMG_0014" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><br /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">The main store at <a href="http://thecampsite.com/">The Camp</a> is an indie department store called <a href="http://www.seedpeoplesmarket.com/">Seed People's Market</a>. I think I walked in through the wide opened glass doors with my jaw dropped. The displays, the art, the layout, and the merchandise choices, dang! </p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912258691/" title="IMG_0024 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7042/6912258691_4b4152e684_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0024" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912259285/" title="IMG_0026 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7207/6912259285_d858a03eb8_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0026" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912258243/" title="IMG_0022 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7193/6912258243_124d43fc63_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0022" /></a></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912260285/" title="IMG_0013 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7198/6912260285_18e2563d7d_z.jpg" width="640" height="446" alt="IMG_0013" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">This collage was newspaper cutouts on black and simple white frames. I didnt get pictures of the clothing area, but I was in Patagonia heaven! It was very sporty/outdoorsy oriented, and all very stylish at that.</p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912257925/" title="IMG_0021 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7201/6912257925_0bb6bc0e54_z.jpg" width="640" height="437" alt="IMG_0021" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><br /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">The one theme that was continued through both Antimalls was the "store within a vintage trailer" theme. Love! We own vintage trailers and are suckers for all things "campy". There was one airstream with a succulent shop, one with all things bicycle, a vintage trailer with a record store, and another with vintage clothes and finds. </p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912261141/" title="IMG_0032 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7063/6912261141_3438f89019_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="IMG_0032" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912262561/" title="IMG_0040 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7036/6912262561_d2df719037_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0040" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912264369/" title="IMG_0044 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6912264369_f24b710fae_z.jpg" width="640" height="485" alt="IMG_0044" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912261701/" title="IMG_0034 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6912261701_7798f97445_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0034" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">One of my favorite things to do is hang out at magazine stands, shops, newstands, book stores...this one was tucked in a lovely sitting area.</p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912264003/" title="IMG_0043 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7199/6912264003_9ba483f41c_z.jpg" width="640" height="483" alt="IMG_0043" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">I loved that each of the parking spaces had little messages, what a way to start or end the day--with a little ditty!</p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912264565/" title="IMG_0048 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7046/6912264565_ce64f7976f_z.jpg" width="640" height="444" alt="IMG_0048" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6912297555/" title="2012-02-11 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7041/6912297555_310337db78_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="2012-02-11" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">We can't wait to go back. Stay tuned for day two!</p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); min-height: 18px; "><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-8840823332941112401?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-60670364956692078482012-02-14T00:37:00.001-08:002012-02-15T00:23:51.032-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;">Every so often, I'll get a call from hubby (the contractor) and he'll tell me about something he found or tore out at work that I would love/would be perfect for the store. Sometimes it works out, sometimes...not so much. Recently, he hit it out of the park! This workbench/16-drawer beauty fit us perfectly. We were able to organize all of our hardware, lighting, paper goods, etc. and give them the space they needed for easy shopping.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6879781347/" title="IMG_1407 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7068/6879781347_3a82551e64_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_1407" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>With <a href="http://pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a> and all of the home do-it-yourself shows out there, we get a lot of requests for missing pieces for projects.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6879844277/" title="2012-01-19 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7202/6879844277_7095ef4bf4_b.jpg" width="640" height="981" alt="2012-01-19" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Typewriters, globes, rulers, lamps, maps...we try to keep these types of things in stock (kind of like how a mini mart needs bottled water and m &amp; m's).</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6879845139/" title="2012-01-191 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7038/6879845139_96e9ac6a4f_z.jpg" width="640" height="360" alt="2012-01-191" /></a></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6879845871/" title="2012-01-192 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7046/6879845871_55e88fa733_z.jpg" width="640" height="360" alt="2012-01-192" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These drawers hold all kinds of ingredients for you.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6879857041/" title="2012-02-09 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7194/6879857041_8daba41e5f_b.jpg" width="640" height="1024" alt="2012-02-09" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We love to hear where all these pieces end up. One cutie wanted to make a gift for her boyfriends grandparent's anniversary. She bought a map, made a journal, and marked out important places in their life on the map. We have another customer, Paula of <a href="http://sevengypsies.blogspot.com/">Seven Gypsys</a>, (author of <a href="http://www.2gypsygirls.com/">One Lucky Day</a>) who comes in to find pieces for her business of scrapbook art. When we see what she does with her finds at Ruby Rose, we are blown away! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">What projects are you working on?</div></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-6067036495669207848?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-84012085940141876262012-02-09T18:00:00.000-08:002012-02-09T18:07:50.703-08:00<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #232323"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6849418297/" title="IMG_0028 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6849418297_7b8ea22175_b.jpg" width="640" height="896" alt="IMG_0028" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); min-height: 18px; "><br /></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">Help us find this beauty a home!</p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">This couch is one of those pieces that stopped us in our tracks...</p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">the shape, the curved lines, the detailed carvings on the center back...yes!</p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">We love the golden color, and although there is some wear and tear, we love that it gives it a regal feel.</p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); min-height: 18px; "><br /></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">At first, we thought someone could pull an extreme couch makeover...</p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">purple, or green, or cream, or...................?</p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">Then our thoughts shifted to those anthro catalogs...where you see those models on the great furniture. </p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">This would be a perfect piece.</p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">Personally, I see it as a prop for wedding photos...maybe in a grassy field?</p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); "><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); ">And the best part? The couch is only $155!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-8401208594014187626?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-61952096620190872342012-02-02T12:17:00.005-08:002012-02-03T14:09:47.746-08:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6813815503/" title="1-6 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6813815503_de2cc219fe_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="1-6" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This makes me want to move into our store and lay down!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6813859265/" title="2012-02-035 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6813859265_dbd54a90db_z.jpg" width="640" height="512" alt="2012-02-035" /></a></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div><br /></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;">That lamp is the perfect size, yes? Not too big, not too small, but just right.</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;">And the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;">simple shells hanging? </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;">They add such delicate music and movement.</span></div><div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;color:#222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6813858707/" title="2012-02-034 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6813858707_01ff97bbe3_z.jpg" width="640" height="360" alt="2012-02-034" /></a></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A trip back in time...vinyls $5/each.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6813859821/" title="2012-02-036 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6813859821_bcb4d36ce0_z.jpg" width="640" height="360" alt="2012-02-036" /></a></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These simple and fun outfits would be perfect for your spring getaways (as well as Cochella!).</div></span></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-6195209662019087234?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-45927688418036840862012-02-01T11:52:00.000-08:002012-02-01T12:19:17.110-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">Picking Daisies has put together a fun showing of watercolors by local artist Tracy Taylor, who happens to be a Ruby Rose regular. "Love is in the Air" is the Valentines theme and each watercolor is a framed original matched with a colorful fabric handpicked by Picking Daisies.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6802863799/" title="Untitled by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6802863799_58863b1c45_z.jpg" width="494" height="640" alt="" /></a></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">There are 10 different watercolors and Tracy had each reproduced into cards.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">The cards are sold in a set of 10 Cards for $20.00 or individually for $3.50 each.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6802898741/" title="2012-02-2 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6802898741_fb2325b854_b.jpg" width="494" height="942" alt="2012-02-2" /></a></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">The entire collection will be shown starting with Art After Dark--</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">Friday February 3rd, 2012 6pm-9pm.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">Picking Daisies is located in the Creamery</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">570 Higuera Street Suite 120</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6802910497/" title="2012-02-011 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6802910497_2aac71c1eb.jpg" width="494" height="278" alt="2012-02-011" /></span></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">Now if you're like me - a "fabric-a-holic" - you won't want to miss dropping in just to look at their fabrics and other fanciful creations. They are known for their cloth napkins, but they sew many other useful things too, all made from 100% cotton fabrics in a variety of vibrant colors and designs.</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); ">So put on your dancing shoes and get out of the house! I know Tracy will be there with a song in her heart ready to dance. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">Check out Picking Daisies post about the event, <a href="http://www.pickingdaisiesinslo.blogspot.com/2012/01/valentines-by-tracy-taylor.html">here</a>. See you there!</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-4592768841803684086?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-75731477820396008532012-01-27T00:26:00.000-08:002012-01-27T13:27:43.609-08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;">About this time of year, I can usually be found </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;">around my garden</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"> waiting for the little green sprouts to appear on the hydrangeas, lilacs, roses and just about anything that has gone away for winter. I can also be seen watching the clock around 5ish and wondering if it is staying light out later in the day. What can I say, I am a big fan of spring!</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;color:#222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div style="text-align: center;">This past monday was rainy, and I was a bit antsy. I opened the recent Elle magazine to help pass the uneasiness and to my surprise, I was quickly transformed. This was the ad that got me smiling.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6769802371/" title="IMG_0036 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6769802371_d2e4298a22_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0036" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I wanted to photoshop myself right in between these perfect people. The advertisment just called me in. Maybe it was the lovely lace against the rock wall, maybe it was the gorgeous women beautifully dressed, or maybe it was the men in their classic simplicity with crisp white tees and trousers. I am certain that the sun kissed tans and the beautiful fabrics were speaking to me.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A few pages further was this. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6769810459/" title="IMG_0039 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6769810459_4099a1b3ed_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0039" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Once again, no words, just beautiful fabrics and accessories (they make me swoon). I am loving the pleated skirts and the vibrant colors for spring (this is coming from someone who dresses in beige and cream).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This page was such a breath of fresh air! So soft, so feminine.<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6772689715/" title="IMG_0041 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6772689715_3de5103598_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="IMG_0041" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Loving the vintage influence in these!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6769810569/" title="IMG_0044 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6769810569_cc66c4fd9d_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0044" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6769810643/" title="IMG_0045 by rubyrose805, on Flickr" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); "><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6769810643_64fb343ec6_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0045" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6769810767/" title="IMG_0046 by rubyrose805, on Flickr" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); "><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6769810767_494363f563_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0046" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6769810889/" title="IMG_0047 by rubyrose805, on Flickr" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); "><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6769810889_1974beb924_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0047" /></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Next, I opened the Marie Claire Maison October issue and was instantly motivated by these photos.<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6769811037/" title="IMG_0049 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6769811037_e1cd30b987_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0049" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6769811167/" title="IMG_0051 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6769811167_4d31df4622_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0051" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6769811265/" title="IMG_0052 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6769811265_5089dfe548_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0052" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6769811359/" title="IMG_0053 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6769811359_7181a594dd_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="IMG_0053" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I can hardly wait to get to the store and move things around!</div></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-7573147782039600853?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-83398377519629279992012-01-25T19:20:00.000-08:002012-02-02T12:17:18.460-08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6763647537/" title="photo by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6763647537_f906a2729b_z.jpg" width="478" height="640" alt="photo" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Welcome to our first giveaway here on Ruby Rose! We've had so much fun blogging this year and this is just a way for us to celebrate and thank you for reading! We're giving away this leather tooled purse to one lucky reader. It's the perfect little size for your phone, keys, money, and lipstick...it's hands-free shopping with this baby!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To enter, simply like our <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ff0000;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ruby-Rose/264865369474"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ff0000;">Facebook page</span></a> </span>(you can keep up with us there!) and then come back and comment on this post. Giveaway will end on February 1st 11:59 PST. Thanks for being here and good luck!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-8339837751962927999?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-65081914178953171062012-01-24T18:05:00.000-08:002012-01-24T20:28:57.954-08:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div style="text-align: justify;">We are constantly in awe of our customers/friends styles and talents. One of our favorites is miss Emily--she is not only a customer and the best dang barista, but has been part of our Ruby Rose family.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="il" style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 204); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Em</span> and her family have a love of music, art, and vintage, and we were able to score some photos of inside her cool world (lots of lovelies which she has adopted from The Rose).</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6727928193/" title="novdec2011 122 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6727928193_b60cf11f38_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="novdec2011 122" /></a></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6727933107/" title="novdec2011 129 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7152/6727933107_47ce5fe1c1_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="novdec2011 129" /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div style="text-align: center;">These curtains are beautiful! A perfect fit!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6727929179/" title="novdec2011 124 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6727929179_797e09478e_b.jpg" width="640" height="896" alt="novdec2011 124" /></a></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6727930563/" title="novdec2011 126 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6727930563_0ebe067e99_b.jpg" width="640" height="896" alt="novdec2011 126" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6727929793/" title="novdec2011 127 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6727929793_4264f7a244_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="novdec2011 127" /></a></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;">Love the Jetson-style lamp...and the grooovy ball and chain.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6727932245/" title="novdec2011 131 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6727932245_4c15c5551e_b.jpg" width="640" height="896" alt="novdec2011 131" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am wondering if these CD's are alphabetized or categorized?? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6727937173/" title="jan2012 016 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6727937173_2535f88906_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="jan2012 016" /></a></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div style="text-align: center;">What can I trade for that headboard??!!! (Pretty lighting on the end tables from The Rose)</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6758077971/" title="2012-01-24 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6758077971_94a4a1a910_z.jpg" width="640" height="360" alt="2012-01-24" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6758078023/" title="2012-01-241 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6758078023_0171ec9407_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="2012-01-241" /></a></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;">When I first met Emily at the shop, she was looking for frames. She mentioned that she had asked a handful of friends to paint her pictures of robots and that these would hang in her bathroom. I must admit, I couldn't picture it, but now that I see them, I think "Of course, robots!".</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;color:#222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;color:#222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We followed up the house tour with an interview...!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6758108555/" title="IMG_0087 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7157/6758108555_17f0b20a31_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_0087" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ruby Rose: Thank you for the peek inside your living space, Emily! Can I ask you a few questions?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Emily: But of course. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">RR: Can you remember the first album/CD that you bought? </div><div style="text-align: justify;">EM: My first cassette tape that I purchased with my own money was Green Day.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">RR: Who are you listening to these days?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">EM: I love being recommended new things. I keep the Black Keys, Sharon Jones, The Dap Kings, Avett Brothers, and Adele on a regular rotation.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">RR: What are you inspired by? What fills you up?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">EM: Laughter, passionated music with big highs and deep lows. The love I have for my daughter, Lily. Art, new and old.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">RR: A perfect day off is...</div><div style="text-align: justify;">EM: Sally Loo's coffee. My lovely friends faces. A rainy day antique shopping in Cambria. Music, music, music. A good movie before bed.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">RR: Your favorite indulgence is...</div><div style="text-align: justify;">EM: Anything Sally Loo's creates fills my belly with joy. Singing and dancing in the company of my work companions.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">RR: Do you have any parting words?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">EM: Collect quotes. You never know when you're going to need one. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Thank you for your time and for inspiring us, Emily! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-6508191417895317106?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-42073256925630327392012-01-19T00:02:00.001-08:002012-01-19T00:14:09.761-08:00<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6724496857/" title="photo by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6724496857_eb1cfd0191_z.jpg" width="640" height="478" alt="photo" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nope, you are not seeing a double post. Look closer!</div><div style="text-align: center;">We have changed the date due to the weather! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Our sale is now on <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ff0000;">January 28th</span>, and <i>not </i>this weekend, the 21st. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Take note! Thanks for reading.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-4207325692563032739?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-32548349983889159462012-01-16T21:45:00.000-08:002012-01-16T21:47:45.749-08:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; "><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6712824455/" title="IMG_0035 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6712824455_8f811e56e5_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0035" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>By now you know about our fundraising season here at The Rose. Our first event is going to be a huge yard sale!!! We have had a lot of really fun donations--come by and find something you need. If you have any gently used items that might help us raise $$$, please contact us ASAP. See you there!</div><div><br /></div></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-3254834998388915946?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-71935157885329468902012-01-13T11:54:00.000-08:002012-01-13T12:10:29.702-08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;">We all have colors and styles that we are just drawn to. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;">We can relate it to a time period that calls to us, or a feeling when you are sporting these pieces. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;">This collection is one of my favorites, it is void of color, although it can stand alone.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6691195105/" title="IMG_0379-2 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6691195105_81ae2249e5_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="IMG_0379-2" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6691224339/" title="2012-01-071 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7152/6691224339_f3efb6c22d_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="2012-01-071" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;">Creams, whites, greys, taupes--</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;">out of africa--</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;">prairie walks--s</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;">ummer days--</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;">cottons, linens, lace...</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6691224407/" title="2012-01-07 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6691224407_d282925e8f_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="2012-01-07" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; ">White used to be over after labor day, a major no no, but now it works year round. </div><div style="text-align: center;border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; ">Vintage and modern alike, it always flows...</div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-7193515788532946890?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-71593775795487296502012-01-05T01:11:00.000-08:002012-01-05T11:00:18.669-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; ">Jenn, my beautiful talented partner in this blogging world emailed me this morning, "Any posts for this week?" </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; ">I had been on a much needed four full days off, and was committed to getting my house, yard, garage, and self in working order. "</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; ">Uh, no I don't." Dang, I have been thinking non-stop about work, but only in the year-end, inventory, bill-paying way...not in a creative or filled-up way. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; ">While running errands, I stopped in Barnes &amp; Noble for a magazine/book fix. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; ">This is a story of how my 'ah' turned into 'ugh'.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6642547755/" title="photo-3 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6642547755_81409ab49d_z.jpg" width="478" height="640" alt="photo-3" /></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;" ><div> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:officedocumentsettings> <o:allowpng/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves>false</w:TrackMoves> <w:trackformatting/> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:drawinggridhorizontalspacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing> <w:drawinggridverticalspacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing> <w:displayhorizontaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:displayverticaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> <w:dontautofitconstrainedtables/> <w:dontvertalignintxbx/> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="276"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" face="'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; ">...And this is where my rant starts. If you ask Kathy, Kim or Jenni about my rants, they will roll their eyes like I am craaazy! They usually stop me before I get this far, but Kathy is away being a baby nurse, Kim is also enjoying days off, and Jenni is with her boys.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" face="'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif" style=" margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" face="'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; ">Anyways, I pick up the first magazine I purchased, Country Living, which is odd, because I haven’t bought this mag in maybe a year. I sit down to relax and read, and OK, here it comes...out of the first 38 pages, 23 of those are ads, and 11 of them are medically related! I look at the cover to make sure it wasn't a health related issue...nope it's not. This is messing with my relaxing, inspiring afternoon. Throughout the remainder of the issue, there are 12 more medically related ads for a whopping 23!</p><p class="MsoNormal" face="'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6642548677/" title="photo-5 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6642548677_e1ae97d302_z.jpg" width="640" height="478" alt="photo-5" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" face="'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; ">So as I am looking to be inspired but I am now stressed out about: lung function, COPD, joint damage, depression, heart palpitations, the flu, arthriitis, osteoarthritis, heartburn, cholesterol, etc. There is also info on a metabolism boosting powder for my 'bikini plan' (dang, I hadn't started to even think about my 'bikini plan!'). There is also vaginal cream (we wont even go there), and finally on page 129 of 134 pages, there is a correction tucked back there to straighten out a 'wrong impression' that Boniva may have given in regards to postmenopausal osteoporosis!! I realize that magazines must sell ad space, but this is decorating/recipe magazine. Come on, guys.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" face="'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6642547603/" title="photo-1 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6642547603_73e7dbec3f_z.jpg" width="478" height="640" alt="photo-1" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" face="'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif" style=" margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><br /></p> <!--EndFragment--></div><div>Ok, that felt good.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Kathy, Kim and Jenni, I want you to know that this was the edited version. You were fortunate to not hear the full rant.</div></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-7159377579548729650?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-80847773608174131602011-12-30T18:58:00.000-08:002011-12-30T19:46:26.692-08:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6597870235/" title="IMG_0006 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6597870235_19917083be_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0006" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><br /></span></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;">After a long winters nap, I decided that I had to have a meeting with myself. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;">We were camping in our favorite space, in our favorite spot, so what better atmosphere to set up. The comute wasn't very long, so these wheels were perfect for the job.<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6597871497/" title="IMG_0004 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6597871497_daf070a341_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0004" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The first order of buisness was the San Luis Obispo half/full marathon coming to town on Earth Day in 2012--April 22nd.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We have been involved with the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society for about 10-11 years now and they have a group Team in Training that will take you from the couch to the finish line for 1/2, full and century rides. They are a group of people in different areas that are just like us--everyday people, everyday lives doing not everyday things, but amazing things.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">You see, in exchange for the coaching, life changing events that they help us prepare for, we commit to raising funds for the cause.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ask anyone who has been involved with this organization or one like it, it is a challenge and an attainable one if you have two working legs and feet. Everyone has a different reason for joining, maybe it is on your bucket list, maybe you want lose weight, or maybe your friends are all joining. For some of us...itt is much more personal. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We invite you to come to a meeting that we are hosting on January 12th, 5:30ish at The Rose. There will be people there to answer your questions, help relieve any anxiety and help you to get started.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There is a book that I will be quoting from that is written by John "the Penguin" Bingham.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6597869253/" title="IMG_0008 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6597869253_fcd213f6cd_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0008" /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6597867819/" title="IMG_0009 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6597867819_0a553cab3a_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0009" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">More on him later--I always seem to revisit this book right before and during these running commitments--because he is me, and you.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If this isn't the time for you, the time commitment just won't work, you have a little one on the way, or maybe bad feet...there is another job that can keep you part of this event--a supporter, there are water stops along the course and we need supporters like you for that. The requirements are minimal. Think about it. We hope to see you there!</div></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-8084777360817413160?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-51499619562525540432011-12-22T18:32:00.000-08:002011-12-22T19:03:05.104-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6557108597/" title="Untitled by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6557108597_1605b6714a_z.jpg" width="625" height="330" alt="" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;">Since we are in a city that doesn't allow Drive Thru's, we have the next best thing tomorrow, Ruby Rose Drive-Up! That's right , tomorrow Friday Decembee 23rd, you can drive right into the parking lot that adjoins our store, and if you don't want to get out of your car and shop, we can run over and help you while you sit in your car. How's that for convenience?</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><br /></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;">Inside we will be serving hot apple cider and sweet Christmas cookies, so you may want to get out of your car. Either way we will be happy to see you and help you finish your holiday shopping,</span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-5149961956252554043?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-41928077038988599182011-12-21T17:59:00.000-08:002011-12-21T18:09:22.496-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">On the TWELFTH day of Christmas, Ruby Rose called to me!!! Twelve tee's a talkin'! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6551895871/" title="2011-12-22 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6551895871_7c3718963a_b.jpg" width="638" height="825" alt="2011-12-22" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6551895659/" title="2011-12-140 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6551895659_5fc986372d_b.jpg" width="638" height="825" alt="2011-12-140" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6551895389/" title="2011-12-139 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6551895389_ee4411da91_b.jpg" width="638" height="825" alt="2011-12-139" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><u><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-eleventh-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">eleven stories telling</span></a>...</span></p></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div style="text-align: center; "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><u><a href="http://www.blogger.com/ten%20sweaters%20wrapping..." style="text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">ten sweaters wrapping</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span">...</span></u></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><u></u></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; display: inline !important; "><u><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-ninth-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html" style="text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">nine frames a hangin'</span></a>...</u></p></div><div style="text-align: center; "><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><u><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; display: inline !important; "><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-eighth-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html" style="text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">eight bags a holding</span></a>...</p></u></span><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-sixth-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html" style="text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">seven dresses flowing</span></a>...</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: none; color:#000000;"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-sixth-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">six jewels a</span></a> spa</span>rklin'...</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">five leather <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-fifth-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html" style="text-decoration: none; ">boots</a>...</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-fourth-day-of-christmas.html" style="text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">four knitted caps</span></a>...</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-third-day-of-christmas.html" style="text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">three plaid shirts</span></a>...</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-second-day-of-christmas.html" style="text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">two cozy blankets</span></a>...</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/our-version-of-12-day-of-christmas.html" style="text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">and a swanky floral velveteen chair</span></a><span>!</span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span><br /></span></p></u></div></span>We wish you a very, Merry, Joyful and stress-free holiday! Thank you for loving Ruby Rose!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); line-height: 18px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div style="text-align: center; "><u><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><br /></p></u></div></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-4192807703898859918?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-49296751993499871412011-12-21T10:10:00.000-08:002011-12-21T18:18:05.485-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">On the eleventh day of Christmas, Ruby Rose called to me--eleven stories telling'! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6549982413/" title="untitled folder 22-1 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6549982413_a5a3d22209_z.jpg" width="640" height="400" alt="untitled folder 22-1" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6549982047/" title="2011-12-152 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6549982047_c6dfa9cbd8_b.jpg" width="640" height="1023" alt="2011-12-152" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p color="#3100ee" style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; "><u></u></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><u><br /></u></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><u><a href="http://www.blogger.com/ten%20sweaters%20wrapping..."><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">ten sweaters wrapping</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">...</span></u></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><u></u></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; display: inline !important; "><u><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-ninth-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html">nine frames a hangin'</a>...</u></p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><u><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; display: inline !important; "><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-eighth-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html">eight bags a holding</a>...</p></u></span><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-sixth-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html">seven dresses flowing</a>...</p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-sixth-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html">six jewels a sparklin'</a>...</p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-fifth-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html">five leather boots</a>...</p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-fourth-day-of-christmas.html">four knitted caps</a>...</p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-third-day-of-christmas.html">three plaid shirts</a>...</p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-second-day-of-christmas.html">two cozy blankets</a>...</p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/our-version-of-12-day-of-christmas.html">and a swanky floral velveteen chair</a><span>!</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span><br /></span></p></u><b><i>Don't forget...we are open today from 11-4. Come get 'er done!!!</i></b><p></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-4929675199349987141?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-49738660570132659132011-12-20T20:55:00.000-08:002011-12-20T21:11:35.926-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">On the tenth day of Christmas, Ruby Rose called to me--ten sweaters wrapping!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6547301345/" title="2011-12-21 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7006/6547301345_a181f4f86e_b.jpg" width="640" height="1023" alt="2011-12-21" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6547300915/" title="2011-12-151 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6547300915_e24e249a5b_b.jpg" width="640" height="1023" alt="2011-12-151" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-ninth-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html"><br /></a></div><div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #3100ee"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-ninth-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html">nine frames a hangin'</a>...</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #3100ee"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-eighth-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html">eight bags a holding</a></span><span style="color: #999999">...</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #3100ee"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-sixth-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html">seven dresses flowing</a></span><span style="color: #999999">...</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #3100ee"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-sixth-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html">six jewels a sparklin'</a></span><span style="color: #999999">...</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #3100ee"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-fifth-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html">five leather boots</a></span><span style="color: #999999">...</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #3100ee"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-fourth-day-of-christmas.html">four knitted caps</a></span><span style="color: #999999">...</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #3100ee"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-third-day-of-christmas.html">three plaid shirts</a></span><span style="color: #999999">...</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #3100ee"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-second-day-of-christmas.html">two cozy blankets</a></span><span style="color: #999999">...</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #3100ee"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/our-version-of-12-day-of-christmas.html">and a swanky floral velveteen chair</a></span><span style="color: #999999">!</span></p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #999999"><br /></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-4973866057013265913?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-3431820012288837902011-12-20T01:46:00.000-08:002011-12-20T01:58:29.644-08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">On the ninth day of Christmas, Ruby Rose called to me--nine frames a hangin'!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6529007965/" title="Recently Updated3 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6529007965_bf438688d4_b.jpg" width="640" height="1023" alt="Recently Updated3" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6529008237/" title="Recently Updated4 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6529008237_d83bd101b8_b.jpg" width="640" height="1023" alt="Recently Updated4" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6529008459/" title="Recently Updated2 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6529008459_e78ed7777a_b.jpg" width="640" height="1023" alt="Recently Updated2" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:16px;"><p color="#3100ee" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><span style="color:#999999;"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-eighth-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html">eight bags a holding</a>...</span></span></p><p color="#3100ee" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><span style="color:#999999;"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-sixth-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html">seven dresses flowing</a>...</span></span></p></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-sixth-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html">six jewels a sparklin'</a></span><span style="color:#999999;">...</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; color:#3100ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-fifth-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html">five leather boots</a></span><span style="color:#999999;">...</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; color:#3100ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-fourth-day-of-christmas.html">four knitted caps</a></span><span style="color:#999999;">...</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; color:#3100ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-third-day-of-christmas.html">three plaid shirts</a></span><span style="color:#999999;">...</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; color:#3100ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-second-day-of-christmas.html">two cozy blankets</a></span><span style="color:#999999;">...</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; color:#3100ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/our-version-of-12-day-of-christmas.html">and <span style="text-decoration: underline">a swanky floral velveteen chair</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">!</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; color:#3100ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; color:#3100ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-343182001228883790?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-12306631420031012011-12-19T18:00:00.000-08:002011-12-20T01:50:52.188-08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;color:#999999;">On the eighth day of Christmas, Ruby Rose called to me--eight bags a holding!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6528981309/" title="untitled folder4 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6528981309_25d66193f6_z.jpg" width="640" height="400" alt="untitled folder4" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p color="#3100ee" style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-seventh-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html">seven dresses flowing</a>...</span></p><p color="#3100ee" style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-sixth-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html">six jewels a sparklin'</a></span>...</span></p> <p color="#3100ee" style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-fifth-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html">five leather boots</a></span>...</span></p> <p color="#3100ee" style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-fourth-day-of-christmas.html">four knitted caps</a></span>...</span></p> <p color="#3100ee" style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-third-day-of-christmas.html">three plaid shirts</a></span>...</span></p> <p color="#3100ee" style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-second-day-of-christmas.html">two cozy blankets</a></span>...</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/our-version-of-12-day-of-christmas.html">and <span style="text-decoration: underline">a swanky floral velveteen chair</span></a>!</span></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-1230663142003101?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-12875836907518044202011-12-19T11:05:00.000-08:002011-12-20T01:47:30.680-08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;color:#999999;">On the seventh day of Christmas, Ruby Rose called to me--seven dresses flowing!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6528981593/" title="untitled folder 21 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7014/6528981593_9fdac05e3f_b.jpg" width="640" height="1023" alt="untitled folder 21" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6528981725/" title="Recently Updated1 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6528981725_2dfefdf336_z.jpg" width="640" height="400" alt="Recently Updated1" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-sixth-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html">six jewels a sparklin'</a>...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-fifth-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html">five leather boots</a>...</div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-fourth-day-of-christmas.html">four knitted caps</a>...</div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-third-day-of-christmas.html">three plaid shirts</a>...</div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-second-day-of-christmas.html">two cozy blankets</a>...</div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/our-version-of-12-day-of-christmas.html" style="text-decoration: none; ">and</a><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/our-version-of-12-day-of-christmas.html" style="text-decoration: none; "> </a><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/our-version-of-12-day-of-christmas.html">a swanky floral velveteen chair</a>!</div></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-1287583690751804420?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-76964612516339841302011-12-17T18:44:00.000-08:002011-12-20T01:47:54.752-08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">On the sixth day of Christmas, Ruby Rose called to me--six jewels a sparkling'! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6528858641/" title="Untitled by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6528858641_e8fca76776_z.jpg" width="640" height="400" alt="" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><div style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); text-align: center; "><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-fifth-day-of-christmas-ruby-rose.html">five leather boots</a>...</div><div style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#2288bb;"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-fourth-day-of-christmas.html">four knitted caps</a></span>...</div><div style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#2288bb;"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-third-day-of-christmas.html">three plaid shirts</a></span>...</div><div style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#2288bb;"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-second-day-of-christmas.html">two cozy blankets</a></span>...</div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/our-version-of-12-day-of-christmas.html" style="text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">and</span></a><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/our-version-of-12-day-of-christmas.html" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(34, 136, 187); "> </a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color:#2288bb;"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/our-version-of-12-day-of-christmas.html">a swanky floral velveteen chair</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">!</span></div></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-7696461251633984130?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-52505486664543454142011-12-17T18:32:00.000-08:002011-12-20T01:48:02.847-08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">On the fifth day of Christmas, Ruby Rose called to me--five leather boots!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6528814939/" title="Untitled by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6528814939_01fb3cd073_b.jpg" width="640" height="1023" alt="" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-fourth-day-of-christmas.html">four knitted caps</a>...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-third-day-of-christmas.html">three plaid shirts</a>...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-second-day-of-christmas.html">two cozy blankets</a>...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/our-version-of-12-day-of-christmas.html">and a swanky floral velveteen chair</a>!</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-5250548666454345414?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-60877237491505332052011-12-15T20:00:00.000-08:002011-12-20T01:48:19.767-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">On the fourth day of Christmas, Ruby Rose called to me--four knitted caps!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6517225759/" title="Untitled by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6517225759_958367f46e_b.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="828" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">($12-$15)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-third-day-of-christmas.html">three plaid shirts...</a><br /><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-second-day-of-christmas.html">two cozy blankets</a>...<div style="text-align: center;">...and <a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/our-version-of-12-day-of-christmas.html">a swanky floral velveteen chair</a>!</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-6087723749150533205?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-83873084212720434802011-12-15T17:00:00.000-08:002011-12-20T01:48:27.833-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">On the third day of Christmas, Ruby Rose called to me--three plaid shirts!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6517154415/" title="Recently Updated53 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6517154415/" title="Recently Updated53 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6517154415_d03b01318a_z.jpg" alt="Recently Updated53" width="640" height="360" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">($19-$34)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6517154415/" title="Recently Updated53 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-second-day-of-christmas.html">two cozy blankets</a>...<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;">...and <a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/our-version-of-12-day-of-christmas.html">a swanky floral velveteen chair</a>!<br /></div></div></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-8387308421272043480?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-14459691835710876452011-12-15T14:00:00.000-08:002011-12-20T01:48:37.718-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">On the second day of Christmas, Ruby Rose called to me--two cozy blankets!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6517154281/" title="2011-12-15 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6517154281/" title="2011-12-15 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6517154281_f2f0310797_z.jpg" alt="2011-12-15" width="640" height="495" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">100% wool blanket-$45 (left) // vintage woven saltillo blanket/throw-$95 (right)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;">...and a <a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/12/our-version-of-12-day-of-christmas.html">swanky floral velveteen chair</a>!<br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-1445969183571087645?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-9412966928794644292011-12-15T10:45:00.001-08:002011-12-20T01:48:50.951-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">Christmas is approaching soon (how does it manage to sneak up so quickly every year?!) and there are two things that we don't want to lose sight of: the birth of <i>the</i> Baby in the manger...and remembering that "it's the thought that counts!".</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">With that being said, we here at Ruby Rose love the Christmas tradition of giving gifts...and you do too, right? Well, we are here to help.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas (express)--Ruby Rose style!</div><div style="text-align: center;">On the first day of Christmas, Ruby Rose called to me--a swanky floral velveteen chair ($95!).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6517082649/" title="IMG_2169 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6517082649_248718a47e_b.jpg" width="640" height="896" alt="IMG_2169" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We may be starting this a bit behind schedule, but not to worry, we will catch you up.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stay tuned for day two and three--coming up <i>very</i> soon!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-941296692879464429?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-1660067406391620082011-12-14T21:31:00.000-08:002011-12-14T21:57:12.734-08:00<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:officedocumentsettings> <o:allowpng/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves>false</w:TrackMoves> <w:trackformatting/> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:drawinggridhorizontalspacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing> <w:drawinggridverticalspacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing> <w:displayhorizontaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:displayverticaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> <w:dontautofitconstrainedtables/> <w:dontvertalignintxbx/> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="276"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="color: rgb(26, 26, 26); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">At Ruby Rose, we surround ourselves with "beautiful" junk, but that doesn't mean we don't enjoy some of the finer things in life, such as taking time out for afternoon tea.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(26, 26, 26); font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6514445811/" title="Recently Updated52 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6514445811_790ffd14a1_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="Recently Updated52" /></a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="color: rgb(26, 26, 26); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">Our friend Tracy of <a href="http://www.stewartandclark.com/">Stewart &amp; Clark</a> has added afternoon tea time at her café, and we were happy to be the first to sample her Full Tea* menu.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6514444475/" title="2011-12-14 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6514444475_079cb7e5c9_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="2011-12-14" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6514421685/" title="IMG_0073 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6514421685_926c005f4c_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_0073" /></a><span style="color: rgb(26, 26, 26); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6514419047/" title="IMG_0012 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6514419047_0d8efa3c56_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_0012" /></a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(26, 26, 26); font-family:'times new roman';"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6514419907/" title="IMG_0025 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6514419907_f83a056a58_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_0025" /></a></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6514420749/" title="IMG_0033 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6514420749_0ee70bbe0c_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_0033" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6514421489/" title="IMG_0068 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6514421489_c91f0f46ed_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_0068" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6514421395/" title="IMG_0066 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6514421395_4f81e8da2e_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_0066" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6514421313/" title="IMG_0065 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7162/6514421313_0edb9e9e2e_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_0065" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6514421843/" title="IMG_0056-2 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"> </a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6514421127/" title="IMG_0056 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6514421127_e1bc638849_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="IMG_0056" /></a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="color: rgb(26, 26, 26); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">One of the teas was a lovely fragrant black tea called Miriage Freres--perfect for sipping out of a delicate vintage tea cup.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6514421843/" title="IMG_0056-2 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6514421843_7138510b4b_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_0056-2" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6514420301/" title="IMG_0030 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6514420301_2148532abb_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_0030" /></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(26, 26, 26); font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">If you've ever been by Ruby Rose in the afternoon you will notice that we take our treat time very seriously. It's such a pleasure to sit down for a few moments and just enjoy sweet bites and each other. It's reviving, and in our case, it's a nice break before we attempt moving everything we moved out of the store, back into the store...before it gets dark.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6514422033/" title="IMG_0060 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6514422033_094b11b319_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="IMG_0060" /></a><span style="color: rgb(26, 26, 26); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6514421779/" title="IMG_0053 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6514421779_df3f072de1_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_0053" /></a></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="color: rgb(26, 26, 26); font-size:100%;">Images by <a href="http://www.jenniferyoungblog.com/">Jennifer Young</a> of <a href="http://www.iartu.blogspot.com/">I ART U</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="color: rgb(26, 26, 26); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">*Just a note<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="color: rgb(26, 26, 26); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">Full Tea: tea, savory, scones, sweets &amp; dessert<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="color: rgb(26, 26, 26); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">Light Tea: tea, scones &amp; sweets<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="color: rgb(26, 26, 26); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Cream Tea: tea, scones, jam &amp; cream<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <!--EndFragment--><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-166006740639162008?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-19537780062870555472011-12-13T13:03:00.000-08:002011-12-13T13:08:42.612-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Something I discovered years ago at a local Christmas Craft Fair was a special handmade toffee. I looked forward to buying bags of it for myself and as gifts, because it was so good, and I could only get it once a year... it was precious secret. Now mother/daughter Cindy Jones and Kristen Bender have opened <a href="http://slotoffeecompany.com/SLO_Toffee_Company.html">SLO TOFFEE COMPANY</a> and my dream has come true, it will be available year round.</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6507112469/" title="PhotosfromSLOTC by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7150/6507112469_47127fcc77_b.jpg" width="640" height="744" alt="PhotosfromSLOTC" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I like to break it into small pieces to try and fool myself into thinking I’ve had about 6 pieces, instead of just 1...but those kind of mind games don’t really work on me so I don’t know why I even try. Cindy says people seem to like the white chocolate, but I don’t know. I’m a chocolate purist and the darker the better, so I tend to stick with the dark chocolate. But for those of you who do prefer white or milk chocolate, there is no need to disagree with me--she makes all 3 kinds, so we can all coexist in harmony while eating our toffee of choice.</div><div> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">We will be sampling the toffee at Ruby Rose on Friday and Saturday, so stop in and give it a try. </p> <!--EndFragment--></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-1953778006287055547?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-77204552813958340432011-12-12T17:32:00.000-08:002011-12-12T17:35:08.466-08:00We have gift certificates!<div>Any amount!</div><div>Guaranteed to make someone happy!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6502556847/" title="Untitled by rubyrose805, on Flickr"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6502556847/" title="Untitled by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6502556847_291c4e152c_b.jpg" alt="" height="896" width="640" /></a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-7720455281395834043?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-55998047585317398802011-12-08T23:15:00.000-08:002011-12-10T23:40:25.643-08:00<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:officedocumentsettings> <o:allowpng/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves>false</w:TrackMoves> <w:trackformatting/> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:drawinggridhorizontalspacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing> <w:drawinggridverticalspacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing> <w:displayhorizontaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:displayverticaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> <w:dontautofitconstrainedtables/> <w:dontvertalignintxbx/> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="276"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">Sometimes it feels like there should be a support group for what I'm about to say..."I love L.A., yep, I do! I live in paradise in San Luis and can't imagine living anywhere else, but I do love a getaway to San Francisco or L.A., for the cities have a certain energy and endless offerings. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">Ruby and I took a little overnighter recently. We visited disneyland one day and L.A. the next.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">We woke up early and headed to <a href="http://www.thegrovela.com/">The Grove</a>--they have some great holiday decor. We had breakfast at <a href="http://www.du-pars.com/">DuPars Restaurant &amp; Bakery</a>...this place has THE best pancakes ever! It's a very old school diner that hasn't changed its philosophy since starting up in 1938. They have an early bird special that they charge you the price of the time you come in between 4-6. If you arrive at 4 :12, you pay $4.12! Love it. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6480719899/" title="photo by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7029/6480719899_de180ea628_z.jpg" width="478" height="640" alt="photo" /></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">Can you see Santa and his reindeer flying overhead?! There is snowfall throughout at dusk!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">I love the way people dress to shop here--most were definitely on their game!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6480742607/" title="2011-12-08 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6480742607_70b81f6cce_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="2011-12-08" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6480742649/" title="Recently Updated46 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6480742649_5c7cbb4bf3_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="Recently Updated46" /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6480720119/" title="securedownload-8 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6480720119_c01d518b15_z.jpg" width="478" height="640" alt="securedownload-8" /></a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">There is an <a href="http://store.americangirl.com/agshop/static/dolls.jsp">American Girl</a> store here and these little ones take it very seriously!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6480749183/" title="Recently Updated47 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7029/6480749183_50a8be5bbe_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="Recently Updated47" /></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><span>The Grove is connected with the Farmers Market. I remember my parents going there on their date drives. There are over 100 eateries/specialty foods under one roof. It is soooo hard to decide what to eat--the famous French dip, Chinese, Mexican, Italian, pastries, the list goes on, yummm. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;">Ruby and I love the Cuban, there is always the longest line but it is sooo worth it.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6480720345/" title="securedownload-4 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6480720345_f252a1bfa0_z.jpg" width="640" height="478" alt="securedownload-4" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6480720423/" title="securedownload-6 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6480720423_aff789715c_z.jpg" width="478" height="640" alt="securedownload-6" /></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">We LOVE the shoe department at Nordstrom. Don't you feel like the shoes call to you sometimes?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6480757589/" title="Recently Updated48 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6480757589_9640614f10_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="Recently Updated48" /></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">After spending the whole day at The Grove, we headed out feeling accomplished, and then we ran into this sign! The pop up sale is held at Hollywood High every Saturday morning. Ruby and I decided that it was fate and that we must check it out--we each had 30ish dollars left.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6491103859/" title="securedownload by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6491103859_41bd528cea_z.jpg" width="478" height="640" alt="securedownload" /></a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><span>There were dealers with racks and tables, and what seems to be appearing a lot more nowadays--boutique trucks. It makes me want to have a Ruby Rose pop-up truck, what do you think? </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6480776219/" title="Recently Updated49 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6480776219_e79a708c0d_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="Recently Updated49" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6480776279/" title="Recently Updated50 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6480776279_ab759ab2af_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="Recently Updated50" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6480721135/" title="securedownload-21 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6480721135_0d2df08763_z.jpg" width="478" height="640" alt="securedownload-21" /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman'; font-size: medium; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6491124775/" title="2011-12-10 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6491124775_32ebae37c1_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="2011-12-10" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6480784615/" title="Recently Updated51 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6480784615_227f382119_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="Recently Updated51" /></a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"> What a fun way to end the day! Ruby came home with a sweater, a scarf, and a pearl cocktail ring and I bought some boots, whew.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">We are already planning our next trip--to a really fun exhibit at <a href="http://www.getty.edu/">The Getty</a> and a showing of <a href="http://www.wickedthemusical.com/">Wicked</a> which is back at the <a href="http://www.pantages-theater.com/pantages_theater_los_angeles.php">Pantages</a>.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;font-size:13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <!--EndFragment--><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-5599804758531739880?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-27760190858597780232011-12-08T00:03:00.000-08:002011-12-08T00:17:06.839-08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; ">Yes, that's what we do. Help. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; ">Are you stumped on what to get that certain someone? </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; ">These items are just a sample of how we can help.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Typewriters--type notes to your guy, or messages to your kids. </div><div style="text-align: center;">They don't need batteries and you don't have to back them up (imagine that!).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6475784239/" title="IMG_0005 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6475784173/" title="IMG_0004 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6475784173_e5170f05ed_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="IMG_0004" /></a><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7029/6475784239_ce259e1940_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_0005" /></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><br /></span></div></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size:100%;">A beautiful blanket, bedcover, or wall hanging.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size:100%;">Maybe your student goes to Stanford, or has a last name of Smith or...........</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6475784333/" title="IMG_0006 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6475784333_68d83692e4_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="IMG_0006" /></a></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">Pretty beaded sweaters, lovely little tops, dresses with detail...she'll love you and maybe bake you a cake!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;border-collapse: collapse; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6475784435/" title="IMG_0010 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6475784435_174244309f_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="IMG_0010" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">A beautiful and very "<a href="http://www.amctv.com/shows/mad-men">Mad Men</a>"-like decanter and glasses. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"> A well stocked bar includes all the right tools.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6475784565/" title="IMG_0018 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6475784565_1835407725_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_0018" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: separate; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6475784647/" title="IMG_0019 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6475784647_ed7ebc461d_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="IMG_0019" /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">We have all sizes of bottles--great for vases, bath salts, liquid soap </span></div><div style="text-align: center;border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">(instead of those funny plastic dispensers).</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6475784727/" title="IMG_0023 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6475784727_4588b3d4e2_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_0023" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6475784817/" title="IMG_0026 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7014/6475784817_3d5b9e7db6_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="IMG_0026" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">Your boyfriend called and wants something cool to carry his stuff. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">If you included a flannel and a candy bar, I bet he'd take you away for a weekend.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6475784961/" title="IMG_0035 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7152/6475784961_58c9e1c54a_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="IMG_0035" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6475785043/" title="IMG_0037 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6475785043_446d7d2cab_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_0037" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">These clock faces are simple to tuck into any little nook or cranny. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;border-collapse: collapse; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6475785117/" title="IMG_0040 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6475785117_e4037154f0_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_0040" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">Did your mom dance as a girl? Does your girl dance now? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">These are even more sentimental if you tuck a little note in them and maybe a charm? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">A bracelet? Ooh, maybe a ring!</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;border-collapse: collapse; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6475785303/" title="IMG_0051 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6475785303_ceccae3298_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="IMG_0051" /></span></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-2776019085859778023?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-54404207046481016532011-11-30T08:00:00.000-08:002011-11-30T08:00:09.066-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;" >Looking for something fun to do? Have your considered going to "<a href="http://www.sloartscouncil.org/artafterdark.php">Art After Dark</a>"? On the first Friday of every month from 5-9pm, different studios and businesses open their doors to host an evening showcasing artwork.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6428818709/" title="IMG_0359 by rubyrose805, on Flickr" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); "><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7006/6428818709_0d6ccd288a_z.jpg" width="640" height="478" alt="IMG_0359" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); ">In our own </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); "><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/06/slo-ho.html">SLOHO</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); "> neighborhood there is a studio that is part of this event. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); "><a href="http://drewdavis.com/">IDREW</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); "> art studio is tucked away behind the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); "><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=en&amp;client=safari&amp;rls=en&amp;gs_upl=16197l17059l0l17540l2l1l1l0l0l0l198l198l0.1l2l0&amp;bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&amp;biw=1259&amp;bih=1202&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;q=marine+shop+slo&amp;fb=1&amp;gl=us&amp;hq=marine+shop+slo&amp;hnear=0x80ece6be7b6cc227:0xbc0290c2ceef0f46,San+Luis+Obispo,+CA&amp;cid=6348995490220043288">Marine Shop</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); "> on Pacific street, in the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); "><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/06/slo-ho.html">SLOHO</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); "> district. The artist in residence is Drew, and can be found inside, surrounded by diverse artistic offerings. There is a lot to see in his small studio. Here a sampling of his talent.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6428821523/" title="IMG_0363 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6216/6428821523_c2fe0d7de7_z.jpg" width="640" height="478" alt="IMG_0363" /></a></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6428878033/" title="2011-11-29 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6428878033_42b6c4796e_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="2011-11-29" /></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6428822581/" title="IMG_0365 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6428822581_89d2086b12_z.jpg" width="640" height="478" alt="IMG_0365" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6428820351/" title="IMG_0361 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6428820351_787257f786_z.jpg" width="640" height="478" alt="IMG_0361" /></a><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6428816805/" title="IMG_0357 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6109/6428816805_ec656fb7b1_z.jpg" width="640" height="478" alt="IMG_0357" /></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">Visit Drew this Friday during Art After Dark and tell him "RUBY ROSE" sent you.<br /><br /><a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/06/slo-ho.html">SLOHO</a> really does exist, just ask anyone at RUBY ROSE..............</span><br /></span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-5440420704648101653?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-11874832685748343982011-11-25T21:43:00.000-08:002011-11-27T00:29:44.398-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;">We have been wanting to visit <a href="http://www.innparadiso.com/index.html">Inn Paradiso</a> in Paso Robles since its opening about 6 months ago. Mr. innkeeper and visionary, Steve Werndorf, has been stopping by Ruby Rose to visit and shop for this <a href="http://www.innparadiso.com/about.html">bed and breakfast</a> and share stories on his way to and from L.A. Steve has wrapped up his career in L.A in the film biz. This is his second inn, the first being in Mexico.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We couldn't help but feel like we were a million miles away, although the inn is actually centrally located in Paso, minutes from downtown and minutes from wineries. Here, there is a shared love of wine and good food, a lot of which is grown on the premises. Just recently, an abundance of fruit trees were added for a spring harvest. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When we are out shopping, we will buy something and often say, "Steve will love this.". He has been a kindred spirit to our little store and we couldn't have been more excited to share the world he has worked so hard to create. Oh and did we mention his inn was the editors choice in the October issue of <a href="http://www.sunset.com/">Sunset Magazine</a>? Enjoy the photos!<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6403636233/" title="securedownload-1 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6403636233_f0eeda2b84_z.jpg" alt="securedownload-1" height="640" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Driving up to the inn.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6403636447/" title="IMG_1895 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6403636447_cb1a7f7249_z.jpg" alt="IMG_1895" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our greeters--Dawna Masterf (the lovely innkeeper/chef) and Steve.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6403636741/" title="IMG_1894 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6403636741_d0a70ae6c0_z.jpg" alt="IMG_1894" height="480" width="640" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6403637013/" title="IMG_1896 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6104/6403637013_3bcd8c12c3_z.jpg" alt="IMG_1896" height="480" width="640" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6403637397/" title="IMG_1898 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6096/6403637397_3d7942a2d9_z.jpg" alt="IMG_1898" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The grounds.</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><br /></span></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6403637809/" title="IMG_1968 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6403637809_09bbc4c837_z.jpg" alt="IMG_1968" height="480" width="640" /></a></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6410137417/" title="2011-11-27 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6410137417_d742b98f57_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="2011-11-27" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6403637943/" title="IMG_1933 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6403637943_a03b3c2c82_z.jpg" alt="IMG_1933" height="480" width="640" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6403638127/" title="IMG_1912 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6403638127_7178d425d7_z.jpg" alt="IMG_1912" height="480" width="640" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6403638845/" title="IMG_1956 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6039/6403638845_352a7284ba_z.jpg" alt="IMG_1956" height="480" width="640" /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These photos show the detail in the craftsmanship and the priceless settings.<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6403765387/" title="2011-11-16 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6092/6403765387_1f22128332_z.jpg" alt="2011-11-16" height="495" width="640" /></a></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6403765443/" title="2011-11-161 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6043/6403765443_5986bebf25_z.jpg" alt="2011-11-161" height="495" width="640" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6403640509/" title="IMG_1927 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6403640509_4cd7837e40_z.jpg" alt="IMG_1927" height="480" width="640" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6403774193/" title="untitled folder 4 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7035/6403774193_732c4e434f_z.jpg" alt="untitled folder 4" height="495" width="640" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6403640675/" title="IMG_1954 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6403640675_b5e9661101_z.jpg" alt="IMG_1954" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">All the items that have been perfectly selected.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6403640817/" title="IMG_1989 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6221/6403640817_042c2fcb8f_z.jpg" alt="IMG_1989" height="447" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6403641007/" title="IMG_1988 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6403641007_1f8a5b00b4_z.jpg" alt="IMG_1988" height="640" width="480" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6403641165/" title="IMG_1982 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6403641165_4193df1d78_z.jpg" alt="IMG_1982" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A little peek into the the private quarters.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div style="text-align: justify;">We didn't even show you the luxurious rooms! So we will go back and take more pictures in the spring when the surroundings are beautiful and there are endless blooms and greens. We can't wait! Thanks for having us, Steve!</div></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-1187483268574834398?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-39148381700131654632011-11-25T19:42:00.000-08:002011-11-25T19:49:36.374-08:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><div style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; text-align: justify; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6403207011/" title="IMG_1991 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6403207011_f75ac29392_z.jpg" width="640" height="449" alt="IMG_1991" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;">We came across these super fun sunglasses from the 60's. They havent been worn, they were packed up in a warehouse for many a moon. There are a handful of fun styles, it will be hard to choose just one! We are asking for a minimum donation of $5 each. Yep, 5 bucks, and 100% of the donations will go to the <a href="http://www.lls.org/">Leukemia/Lymphoma Society</a>.</span></div><div style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; "><br /></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6403207215/" title="IMG_1999 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6403207215_ce66c8092e_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1999" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6403207311/" title="IMG_2002 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6403207311_894969ce7f_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_2002" /></a></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6403207525/" title="zoolanderyeah by rubyrose805, on Flickr"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6403207467/" title="IMG_2004 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6035/6403207467_bfb893af14_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_2004" /></a><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6403207525_5fa15cb574_z.jpg" width="640" height="422" alt="zoolanderyeah" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(image <a href="http://thedietbookjunkie.com/?tag=derek-zoolander">via</a>)</div></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-3914838170013165463?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-73211096045829985202011-11-22T11:01:00.000-08:002011-11-22T11:45:19.484-08:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6384743599/" title="525_2011_team_in_training_logo by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6215/6384743599_bde445b36e_z.jpg" width="640" height="448" alt="525_2011_team_in_training_logo" /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>While you are out yard sale-ing (or whatever you do!) early Saturday mornings, you may have noticed a group of people carrying water bottles, wearing purple singlets with the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.teamintraining.org">Team in Training</a> logo. These people are ages 16 and up--some walking, some running, some a bit of both. They are all like us, in that they are all motivated by 'something'--to train for a half or full marathon to benefit <a href="http://www.lls.org/">The Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society</a>. Most have never attempted an event like this let alone a 5k. The team and its coaches, mentors, and an amazing campaign manager, will literally take you from couch to the finish line. All the participants commit to a half or full marathon and raise funds towards a cure--and these funds will help families while fighting these blood cancers.</div><div><br /></div><div>Why are we talking about this?? </div><div><br /></div><div>For a few reasons, one is that we are going to have a team here at Ruby Rose. We are signing on to fundraise and do the miles! There are going to be fun events at the store that will enable you (our support team) to get something while giving. If one or more of the events interest you, then you can join in! If you are involved in another charity and give all you can to it, or simply, not interested, that is great too. Simply honk and cheer if you see one of us runnin' on by!</div><div><br /></div><div>Another reason is that next year is the San Luis Obispo full and half marathon. We will be able to put in the miles and fundraising and will be able to run in our home town and be supported by all of our friends and family. </div><div><br /></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6384553535/" title="securedownload-1 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6096/6384553535_b0447a1ebf_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="securedownload-1" /></a></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">(us before the Nike marathon, SF)</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div><br /></div><div>What we have learned since being involved in this charity these past years is that everyone wants the same thing. We all want a cure, we all want to help, but sometimes we simply dont know what will make a difference. We intend to make it easy for you.</div></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-7321109604582998520?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-25047521160306300682011-11-18T14:19:00.000-08:002011-11-18T14:31:36.107-08:00<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6359997517/" title="rubyrose by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6112/6359997517_b8dc43bae9_z.jpg" width="640" height="472" alt="rubyrose" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.thelittledeer.com/2011/10/ruby-rose-slo.html">Image/Graphics</a> via Taylor of <a href="http://www.thelittledeer.com/">The Little Deer</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">With Thanksgiving around the corner we can't help but feel thankful for all of you--whether you are blog readers, shoppers, supporters, Ruby Rose enthusiasts, etc. Thank you for being here for us, for supporting us through thick and thin, and for helping us thrive. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Good news...we will be open next week on Friday and Saturday from 11-4 (we'll be closed on Thanksgiving of course). Enjoy your turkey!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-2504752116030630068?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-45643747718712279762011-11-16T01:17:00.000-08:002011-11-16T02:09:31.775-08:00<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:officedocumentsettings> <o:allowpng/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves>false</w:TrackMoves> <w:trackformatting/> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:drawinggridhorizontalspacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing> <w:drawinggridverticalspacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing> <w:displayhorizontaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:displayverticaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> <w:dontautofitconstrainedtables/> <w:dontvertalignintxbx/> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="276"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">As I mentioned in <a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/10/remodel-episode-1.html">Remodel Episode #1</a>, for years we had been planning and dreaming of adding an attic suite and remodeling our very tiny kitchen. My job had consisted mostly of the dreaming part. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">As for the downstairs living room, I had one tear sheet (a Ralph Lauren ad.--no suprise there) which was my vision and would be my inspiration. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6349363823/" title="IMG_1892 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6100/6349363823_8625abc284_b.jpg" width="640" height="896" alt="IMG_1892" /></a> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" "> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">While at an estate sale about a year ago, there was a lot of excitement over all the small and art and my eyes were having trouble landing. I reached for my mantra (focus focus) and as I was standing there looking around, I hear one of the sales gals say, "I'm suprised this couch hasnt sold yet" and gal # 2 says, "Probably because it's loaded with boxes and merchandise and no one has even seen it!". I watched them unload the debris and what unfolded before my eyes was a version of the couch in the picture from the RL tear sheet I saved. This particular couch was chocolate brown velvet as opposed to the amazing leather one--but I saw what I saw and loved it.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6349363927/" title="IMG_1854 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6091/6349363927_871a626eba_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1854" /></a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">I was lucky that John has a building for his buisness that I was been able to store my finds at during the process of building the attic. At times, it seemed like it would never happen, but the time finally came to arrange my rooms. The living room had some good pieces and I thought when John recovered from the craziness of attic add-on, I would ask him to build the bookcases or contract them out. We set up the brown couch, two leather chairs that I brought back from Colorado, and a rustic dresser with the T.V. on it. It was nowhere being done at this point but it was becoming clear that it was not looking like the picture...nor did I look like the gal on the couch. I knew I could get it there, it would just take more time and patience. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">In the mean time, Ruby, John and I avoided this area because it just wasn't done. We were eating dinner one night and it was very enjoyable until Ruby said, "Mom, we need to talk." (I knew this couldn't be good). "We hate the couch." she said very cool, "It's so uncomfortable--the pillows slide and you have to sit up straight.". I look at john for a rope to help me, and he says "We hate it." (thanks for the help). <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:158.65pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">Our house is very, very small, so this room is really the main hub for our family and friends--for T.V. watching, Wii, and the fireplace...so you see, it really needs to work for everyone. Ruby and John continued, "We like the one you took upstairs.". Well, we know that bringing it back down wasn't going to happen--you may remember what we had to do to bring it up (see <a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/10/remodel-episode-1.html">Episode #1</a>). After dinner, I had to digest what they were saying. Hmmm, everything that they were saying was valid, I <i>did</i> have my comfy couch upstairs, and they were left with an unfinished, uncomfortable room. At this point, I realized my "Ralph room" wasnt meant to be for now. Who wants a room that only you can enjoy? I surrendered to re-group and go to plan B. I did get to keep the leather pair of chairs and the dresser, but everything else changed. I will show you the finished product in episode #3.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:158.65pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6350111994/" title="IMG_1855 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6240/6350111994_fd69c8abe6_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1855" /></a></span></p> <!--EndFragment--><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-4564374771871227976?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-8919427170980889402011-11-14T22:25:00.000-08:002011-12-17T23:13:01.823-08:00<p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal 'Lucida Grande'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;">As you might imagine, the Ruby Rosers go to a lot of garage sales. And when I say a lot, I mean a lot. We all have our different neighborhoods. We use Craigslist, smart phone apps, iPads or the back of envelopes for notes. But even with the latest technology, we still rely on signs along the way. Signs are also a great way to find sales that are not on your list.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal 'Lucida Grande'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;">We have become connoisseurs of signs and are here to offer some tips to would be garage salers.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal 'Lucida Grande'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6346897368/" title="with flower by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6223/6346897368_d3e26bb848_b.jpg" width="640" height="977" alt="with flower" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal 'Lucida Grande'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;">This sign is cute, and fairly easy to read. The lettering is large, it is on cardboard or some other stiff material (no flapping in the wind). The flower is eye catching and does not distract from the address. The only thing that could make it better would be an arrow. Thanks, we made it to your sale.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal 'Lucida Grande'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6346896468/" title="broad &amp; south by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6106/6346896468_308e130276_b.jpg" width="640" height="1012" alt="broad &amp; south" /></span></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal 'Lucida Grande'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;">This sign, on an old cardboard box, was at the corner of Broad and South Streets in San Luis Obispo. Broad is a 4 lane street with a high speed limit. Even stopped at the corner in the right lane, we could not read your sign. Invest in a big fat pen. Sorry, we could not find your sale!</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal 'Lucida Grande'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6346147503/" title="south &amp; higuera by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6235/6346147503_61f1df5570_b.jpg" width="640" height="785" alt="south &amp; higuera" /></span></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal 'Lucida Grande'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;">There were recently two signs at the corner of South and Higuera Streets in SLO. The top sign is bright and painted with black paint, but it is on paper and blowing in the breeze. The bottom sign is big but could have used the paint from the pink sign.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal 'Lucida Grande'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;">When you are making your signs, remember that we are looking at them while driving, early in the morning, before fully caffeinated. Use big pens (or thick markers) and write the address, time and date--and don't forget arrows. Don’t list items for sale, or other directions. Remember 35 miles per hour!</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal 'Lucida Grande'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6346147241/" title="j &amp; j corner by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6045/6346147241_e43a2d8e12_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="j &amp; j corner" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal 'Lucida Grande'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;">Good friends of Ruby Rose, Jenny &amp; Joe, recently had a garage sale. And they rocked the signs. This monster sign was at the turn in to their neighborhood.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal 'Lucida Grande'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;">And at every turn along the way, they posted matching signs with arrows. </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal 'Lucida Grande'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6346897172/" title="j &amp; j post by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6047/6346897172_a390c20d75_b.jpg" width="640" height="996" alt="j &amp; j post" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal 'Lucida Grande'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;">And lastly, please please please take down your signs once your sale is over. Otherwise we might be knocking on your door next Saturday at 7 am.</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-891942717098088940?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-42503144278548958182011-11-13T23:59:00.000-08:002011-11-13T23:55:31.495-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;">One of my favorite childhood memories revolves around holiday cooking and baking with the grandmas. Each grandma had her specialty, grandma C's was fudge and cookies and Grandma M's was breads.</div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6270842614/" title="2011-10-22 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6047/6270842614_7d249645e7_z.jpg" alt="2011-10-22" width="640" height="495" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Next year I will be a grandma and am looking forward to the day when I can bake with my grandchild. I uncovered a fun little cookbook for children we used when I was little. I remember the fudge sauce because we had it with ice-cream. Grandma C thought it was too runny so she added Karo to the recipe.</div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6270312669/" title="Recently Updated by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6107/6270312669_42933b4741_z.jpg" alt="Recently Updated" width="640" height="495" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">We made the uncooked fudge, but I was just noticing that you need to melt the chocolate over boiling water...so how is that not cooked?! It was easy to make and I thought it was good at the time (especially since I made it), but it didn't compare to Grandma C's fudge, so we never made it again.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hope you are able take some time to make memories with your family and friends during the upcoming holidays. Especially the little ones. --K.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-4250314427854895818?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-90967876272287811792011-11-11T18:48:00.000-08:002011-11-11T19:01:23.616-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;">This week's six items were all found from our recent 17-hour road trip. The funny part is that we were only two hours away! Yes, we are proud of the fact that we can "shop til' we drop", or for the most part, "shop til' they kick us out"!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. For this surf cowboy look, we bought a pair of these mid century end tables and this lamp with a great combo of colors on the ukelele. Love the whip stitch shade with it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6335603971/" title="IMG_3325 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6112/6335603971_716eaa2875_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="IMG_3325" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. Don't feel blue, flow blue! Just in time for Thanksgiving, we have a beautiful "hotel silver" platter + cover to house your turkey. It won't matter if it's overcooked 'cause it will look so pretty!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6335603741/" title="IMG_3318 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6216/6335603741_bf386830fb_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_3318" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6336360448/" title="IMG_3321 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6059/6336360448_0b3be4ab42_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_3321" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. Continuing our love of the mexican cowboy, we have more art and textiles.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6335604075/" title="IMG_3330 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6105/6335604075_506f02279a_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_3330" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">4. It was love at first sight! A hand-painted card table that adjusts to two heights, and metal legs to boot!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6336361066/" title="IMG_3335 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6116/6336361066_a990374263_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="IMG_3335" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6335604445/" title="IMG_3344 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6217/6335604445_f66777dcc2_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_3344" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">5. An <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Jessica_Parker">SJP</a> pleated blush dress, topped with an ABS tuxedo jacket. This jacket is a savvy alternative for the holiday season!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6335604231/" title="IMG_3332 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6111/6335604231_b4a5bd5a45_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="IMG_3332" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">6. Jewels, a girls second best friend! We have been wanting to develop this category for some time, and we are off to a stunning start.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6335604525/" title="2011-11-11 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6113/6335604525_181d70e495_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="2011-11-11" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-9096787627228781179?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-72970117286932036292011-11-09T22:11:00.000-08:002011-11-09T22:32:42.486-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; font-family:Times;font-size:100%;">There is an old (bad) joke or maybe it's a movie line. Anyways, it goes like this: The man asks the call girl, "What's your name?" and she asks replies with a question..."What do you want it to be?". </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; font-family:Times;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; font-family:Times;font-size:100%;">Junk is kind of like that. Just because a piece was something or served a certain purpose, it doesn’t mean it cannot be something else.</span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background- font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-size:100%;color:transparent;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6330520787/" title="cases by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6110/6330520787_23f5491209_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="cases" /></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; color:#999999;">Recently The <a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/search/label/the%20weekly%20six">Weekly Six</a> featured the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6282608832/">stack o' luggage</a> at Ruby Rose. They are some gorgeous pieces. People have been stacking them for night stands and coffee tables. I have two under my tv table to hold the DVD player--and they are great for storage too.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6330518723/" title="tea by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6040/6330518723_16694a75ce_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="tea" /></a><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;color:#999999;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;color:#999999;">I inherited a collection of teapots from a family friend and a love of tea time from my Mom. I like to mix it up and use some of my glass laboratory beakers to serve cream and sugar. They are also great for condiments at a picnic.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background- font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; color:transparent;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6330519869/" title="hillary by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6045/6330519869_aaf9e1b1eb_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="hillary" /></a></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; font-family:Times;">Last year at about this time Hillary made succulent gardens. I still have mine, which was made in an old baking tin. I have a collection of baking and kitchen things and love that this was rescued from the trash and repurposed. It loves the light on my kitchen table.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background- font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; color:transparent;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6330518083/" title="trash by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6031/6330518083_d6d4b34683_b.jpg" width="640" height="896" alt="trash" /></a></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; font-family:Times;">I love the lettering on this galvanized bucket. I didn’t have a use for it but it was a deal (duh, I bought it at Ruby Rose) and it came home with me. I tried putting it in several places before I decided it needed to be the trash can by my desk. I don’t know what it was originally, but I really like it here.</span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background- font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; color:transparent;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6330519303/" title="tater n tot by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6042/6330519303_2c110f401f_b.jpg" width="640" height="895" alt="tater n tot" /></a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; font-family:Times;font-size:100%;">After my last living room re-decoration I realized that I didn’t have a place to put my keys. If I don’t walk in the door and put them in their place they can be missing for days. I was searching for a little table or something when I came across this vintage bird bath at Alameda. I knew instantly that is was what I needed. It's a great addition to the room and so much more fun than a side table.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; font-family:Times;font-size:100%;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; font-family:Times;"><br /></span></div>Be creative. If you love a piece, don’t worry what it was or what it is supposed to be. Embrace it and find a way to make it work for you!</span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap; font-family:Times;font-size:100%;">It would be great if we could come to all of your homes and see what you do with your Ruby Rose finds! What is your favorite repurposed piece? What comments/compliments have you received on your creativity?</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-7297011728693203629?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-89709728668945699292011-11-01T10:35:00.000-07:002011-11-01T17:19:26.987-07:00<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:officedocumentsettings> <o:allowpng/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves>false</w:TrackMoves> <w:trackformatting/> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:drawinggridhorizontalspacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing> <w:drawinggridverticalspacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing> <w:displayhorizontaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:displayverticaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> <w:dontautofitconstrainedtables/> <w:dontvertalignintxbx/> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="276"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:21px;"> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:officedocumentsettings> <o:allowpng/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves>false</w:TrackMoves> <w:trackformatting/> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:drawinggridhorizontalspacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing> <w:drawinggridverticalspacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing> <w:displayhorizontaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:displayverticaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> <w:dontautofitconstrainedtables/> <w:dontvertalignintxbx/> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="276"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">A few of us at The Rose have a love for the 70's. Recently and without a plan, Kathy and I discovered that we both found and brought in a variety of flashback items. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6303227076/" title="IMG_1878 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6215/6303227076_af6bd86dc5_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1878" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6303227790/" title="IMG_1869 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6032/6303227790_6404d086d1_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1869" /></a></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">How bitchin' is that! <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">I remember begging for the Chemin de Fer hip huggers and the cool ski jacket. There was no need to see the snow, you just had to have the jacket. Desert boots, Wallabee's, and music, were essentials.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6303228122/" title="IMG_1870 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6113/6303228122_7b005c5505_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="IMG_1870" /></a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">This week, we rocked the striped pants with the gromet rings, the tiger flares, and the embroidered mom jeans.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6302703557/" title="IMG_1872 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6233/6302703557_b35b58fcc4_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1872" /></a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">I think it was '79 that I started my career at Contempo Casuals. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">This was probably where the love of trends and retail started.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6302701177/" title="securedownload by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6116/6302701177_cc88aac2a1_z.jpg" width="478" height="640" alt="securedownload" /></a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">Rock on!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:7;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <!--EndFragment--><p></p> <!--EndFragment--><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-8970972866894569929?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-63813644715278767072011-10-27T11:54:00.000-07:002011-10-27T11:59:43.327-07:00<div style="text-align: justify;">We are consistently blown away by the style and talent of our customers and visitors. We will occasionally hear that they will come in to be inspired or to find a component for a project, but really, we are the ones that are in awe!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6286415797/" title="Untitled by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6213/6286415797_5654c4b86e_z.jpg" alt="" height="478" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div>This is Kyle and when he pulled up in this vintage 'stang which turns out, this was his very first car. We begged for a picture and he obliged.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6286415681/" title="1 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6118/6286415681_34b2af4186_b.jpg" alt="1" height="900" width="640" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>Thanks Kyle.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-6381364471527876707?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-14852413523345216722011-10-24T14:53:00.000-07:002011-10-26T00:23:48.026-07:00<p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">1. A beautiful writing desk with a cream patina, paired with a stunning french louis chair. </p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">How about a hand written letter instead of an email?</p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6282608594/" title="IMG_7294 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6228/6282608594_11fee6ba89_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7294" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6282608622/" title="IMG_7299 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6052/6282608622_cac5d6c983_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7299" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; ">2. Our sacred space.</p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6282091285/" title="IMG_7275 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6213/6282091285_b49fb95654_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7275" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6282091211/" title="IMG_7272 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6037/6282091211_d4183f8bbb_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7272" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6282091247/" title="IMG_7273 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6234/6282091247_47756b03c1_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7273" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6282091339/" title="IMG_7280 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6118/6282091339_f843b8f119_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7280" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><br /></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">3. Parisian style iron chairs in a perfect faded shade of turquoise</p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">--a setting that awaits a warm latte on a fall day.</p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6282608570/" title="IMG_7290 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6115/6282608570_e85a4c0e60_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7290" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6282091365/" title="IMG_7282 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6217/6282091365_503705b108_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7282" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6282091417/" title="IMG_7287 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6057/6282091417_6c333737ec_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="IMG_7287" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><br /></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">4. It's a season for layers. Elegant little dresses with chunky cable knit sweaters.</p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6282617646/" title="Untitled by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6213/6282617646_27f6f1e7fd_z.jpg" width="640" height="479" alt="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><br /></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">5. A pair of tufted celedon velvet side chairs. With these lovelies, you could be queen everyday!</p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6282091567/" title="IMG_7310 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6118/6282091567_d7e1988319_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7310" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6282091537/" title="IMG_7309 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6052/6282091537_46aa9dacda_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="IMG_7309" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; ">6. Love these for a DIY project or simply for their archetectual beauty.</p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6282608832/" title="IMG_7318 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6036/6282608832_0ce2fbf7f9_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="IMG_7318" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6282101099/" title="Untitled by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6040/6282101099_e3ac016804_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6282091795/" title="IMG_7326 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6096/6282091795_284bedf4c2_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7326" /></a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-1485241352334521672?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-90989966923205316982011-10-24T14:43:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:07:05.861-07:00<div style="text-align: justify;">Confession time. My name is Stacy and I am the daughter of junkers. Every weekend we were on the road to a flea market, swap meet, antique car show, or some other event where junking was also possible.</div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My Mom collected California Indian baskets, Navajo rugs and blankets, and pueblo pottery. My Dad collected everything else. Seriously everything. Peddle cars, Buddy L trucks, Ford trucks and cars, slot machines, gas pump heads, enamel advertising signs, black powder rifles, pocket watches with steam trains on the back, and on and on.</div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6277569163/" title="autograph by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6222/6277569163_43cf168fa6_z.jpg" alt="autograph" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">When I moved away to college I didn’t take the junking bug with me, or maybe it was just dormant. I collected floaty pens and books from the art museums that I visited, but not much else. I didn’t really decorate with antiques until I started receiving things from my great grandmother and my grandparents. But still much of that went in to boxes in the garage.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I hung my grandmother’s turkey platter, The Barnyard King. And I love having my great grandmother’s autograph book. The family treasures made me start to appreciate the trips we took, the people we met and the esoteric knowledge that was still lodged in my brain.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6278092870/" title="barnyard king by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6051/6278092870_6861e004f5_z.jpg" alt="barnyard king" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My French-made Turkish-style rug was nice but did not compliment my 1930’s Jo Mora Cowboys and Indians prints (from my grandparents garage). I was visiting Mom and asked if she still had the Navajo rugs rolled up in the basement and if she didn’t mind I’d like one for my floor. She had started collecting in the late 1950s and by the early ’90s she was ready to move on. She said I couldn’t have just one, I had to take all that were left. Several trips up and down the basement stairs and the backseat of by vintage Prius was filled with rugs wrapped in brown paper.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Last Sunday after Stephanie and I returned from the Sunset swap meet and our trip to Sally Loo’s I decided to unwrap the rugs and see if there was one I might want in the house. But I wanted all twenty five! Every one I unwrapped was my new favorite.</div></div><div><br />I narrowed it down to eight on the living room floor and one on a chair. And one in the hall and two in my bedroom. Each one is a work of art and I was having trouble with the idea of walking on them. But Mom said they a made for using and can’t be enjoyed while rolled in brown paper. So I will use them and enjoy.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6277574905/" title="rugs by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6095/6277574905_841b5ac2ec_z.jpg" alt="rugs" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I’m sure my brother and I complained about our travels. We wanted a ‘normal’ house with ‘normal ‘furniture from ‘normal’ stores. And maybe even ‘normal’ parents. We were crazy. Thanks for the travels and priceless times Mom and Dad. Now every time I open my front door I remember another junking adventure.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-9098996692320531698?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-55074581347938223552011-10-22T13:00:00.000-07:002011-10-22T23:11:56.599-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6270820876/" title="fallingleavespg5 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6222/6270820876_a85ea3b91e_z.jpg" alt="fallingleavespg5" width="640" height="480" /></a><br />(image <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.uvm.edu/%7Einquiryb/webquest/fa08/cacaulfi/Pictures/fallingleavespg5.jpg&amp;imgrefurl=http://www.uvm.edu/%7Einquiryb/webquest/fa08/cacaulfi/pagefive.html&amp;h=768&amp;w=1024&amp;sz=334&amp;tbnid=NU2A_WoBZyO5kM:&amp;tbnh=116&amp;tbnw=155&amp;prev=/search%3Fq%3Dfall%2Bleaves%2Bpictures%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&amp;zoom=1&amp;q=fall+leaves+pictures&amp;docid=jPUBfzEcmKwlOM&amp;hl=en&amp;sa=X&amp;ei=g-qeTrOWEYvYiALx5MGTCg&amp;ved=0CFQQ9QEwCA">source</a>)<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Fall brings more than just pumpkins and leaves...it's the beginning of sweet season.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">My great aunt Fran (who happened to be diabetic) used to make the best divinity fudge. Not sure how she pulled that off, but I was always delighted to eat the results. She and my grandma would pack it into large round tins with layers of wax paper in between. It's a happy memory when I think of hearing the sound of the tin lid being pried off, the rustle of the wax paper, and the delighted smiles as we all got to pick a piece of the coveted divinity. This probably explains my fondness for vintage tins.</div><br />Aunt Fran's Divinity Fudge<br /><br />21/2 cups sugar<br />1 cup Karo.<br />3/4 cup water<div><br /></div><div>Bring to a boil, 250 degrees on a candy thermometer, until it makes a firm ball (not brittle).</div><div><br />Beat 2 eggs until stiff.</div><div>Slowly stream sugar mixture into egg whites while beating on high speed.</div><div>The candy will begin to lose it's shine (about 10-15 minutes).<br /><br /></div><div>Quickly fold in:<br />Pinch of salt<br />1 tsp vanilla<br />1 cup chopped nuts (Fran used pecans)<br /><br /></div><div>Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper<br /><br />Just remember to never make this on a rainy day...<br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-5507458134793822355?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-57321753942113803752011-10-20T20:35:00.000-07:002011-10-21T11:35:20.413-07:00<p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">About a year ago, we decided to break ground on a longtime dream of ours--an attic room. The original square footage of the attic was 945 sq. feet. For a junker and dreamer, this had been a long 12 years in coming! </p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6266609503/" title="IMG_1114 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6220/6266609503_ec890c5a13_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1114" /></a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">Because we had such a long time dreaming about this said attic room, we really didn't have that craziness that a lot of couples have during reconstruction. It helped that we were able to talk about the new addition on a frequent basis, pull pictures out of magazines for inspiration, and spend a year with an architect that we trusted with our vision.</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6267138928/" title="IMG_1115 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6045/6267138928_dc664eb733_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1115" /></a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">However, there were a few things that I was adamant about (deal breakers!). The first being wood casement windows (the retro kind) to match our 1920's house. We searched high and low for them, and when it was all said and done, we found the perfect ones by Marvin. These windows were probably one of the biggest expenses, but we don't regret it--they are perfect! </p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6266613255/" title="IMG_1161 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6217/6266613255_3f8c95e023_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1161" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">Ok, here's where the story gets good. The second thing we wanted was a stairway wide enough to bring up any furniture that we fell in love with. We couldn't make it too wide, as we didnt want to loose floor space, but it had to be wide enough. Fast forward to moving days....</p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6267135538/" title="IMG_1113 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6051/6267135538_c79390e4fa_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="IMG_1113" /></a></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">John: So what couch did you want upstairs?</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Me: The white one. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">John: I don't know, that couch is long and it's a tight corner...</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'">(Let me just say here, the roof had just been completed and we had recieved our final inspection.)</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Me: Well, maybe we could crane it in and patch the roof. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">John: I don't think that's going to happen! I will ask the guys to help tomorrow.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">The next morning, I woke up to find John taking about 6 inches off our wall to make the corner. I then go to work. The phone rings at work...</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">John: OK, it's not going to work, it won't make the corner. We tried, how's about the brown couch?</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Me: The brown one is not going to work. We now have three choices--the crane, you buy us a new couch in a shorter version, or you cut the couch in half and re-assemble it.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">John: Let me call you back, I'll see what I can do.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Ring ring (about an hour or two later)!</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">John: OK, no problem, the couch is upstairs.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Me: What?! It made it up?!</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">John: Yep, I cut it in half and re-assembled it! You can't even tell! </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6266613681/" title="IMG_1861 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6118/6266613681_98b393f1bb_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1861" /></a></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">I got home that day and couldn't wait to see if he really did it...and yes, he did! He was right, you couldn't even tell! John said he figured he would try, because the other two options were going to cost him!</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">We are now upstairs and there is still more that we will do...in time. But for now, it is perfect! Our perfect.</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-5732175394211380375?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-13658585597520644572011-09-30T15:08:00.000-07:002011-09-30T15:28:52.178-07:00<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:officedocumentsettings> <o:allowpng/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves>false</w:TrackMoves> <w:trackformatting/> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:drawinggridhorizontalspacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing> <w:drawinggridverticalspacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing> <w:displayhorizontaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:displayverticaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> <w:dontautofitconstrainedtables/> <w:dontvertalignintxbx/> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="276"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6199026364/" title="IMG_1862 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6169/6199026364_03f7176831_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_1862" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6199026536/" title="IMG_1871 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6157/6199026536_94af475e9d_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_1871" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6199026658/" title="IMG_1873 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6141/6199026658_8e12eb5b7a_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_1873" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6199026784/" title="IMG_1880 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6017/6199026784_baf0c96eca_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_1880" /></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;" >We are forever changing the displays here, usually depending on what we have brought in or if something large has sold. It seems lately that items are moving in and out at a quicker pace. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6199204752/" title="2011-09-301 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6134/6199204752_2c0d875337_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="2011-09-301" /></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;" >This past week week, we brought in so much new inventory that we had to change up the entire place! Luckily, there are a handful of us that find this a fun challenge. It is similar to a puzzle to rework all of our pieces and displays and we ended up working day and night to get it just right.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6199204854/" title="2011-09-302 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6152/6199204854_81b32230cf_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="2011-09-302" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6199026016/" title="IMG_1857 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6173/6199026016_3d6f9a75cb_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_1857" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6198509007/" title="IMG_1854 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6161/6198509007_f2ac3323eb_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_1854" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6199024740/" title="IMG_1839 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6152/6199024740_f20762b111_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_1839" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6199025302/" title="IMG_1848 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6176/6199025302_099e71421a_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_1848" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6199025126/" title="IMG_1846 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6177/6199025126_336c1d6b16_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_1846" /></a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style=" "><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"> </span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style=" "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;">What is especially fun this month, is that we have so many different categories, which covers and all of my faves! Some of them being: color, imported, textiles, lighting, clothing, art...</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;"><span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6199204956/" title="2011-09-303 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6151/6199204956_2986ca2be3_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="2011-09-303" /></a></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6198510789/" title="IMG_1894 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6159/6198510789_367cf4e158_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_1894" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6198511343/" title="IMG_1898 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6180/6198511343_4eb9ab9020_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_1898" /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6199205068/" title="2011-09-304 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6022/6199205068_e793c98b67_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="2011-09-304" /></a></span></span></p> <!--EndFragment--><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-1365858559752064457?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-69143354083049802862011-09-29T10:32:00.000-07:002011-09-29T14:16:11.042-07:00<div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="background-color: #ffffff; border-collapse: collapse"></table></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:medium;"><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-collapse: collapse; display: inline !important; "><tbody style="display: inline !important; "><tr style="display: inline !important; "><td valign="top" style="width: 1428px; display: inline !important; "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; display: inline !important; ">This weekend on the central coast is the<a href="http://threespeckledhens.com/"> Three Speckled Hens</a> show in Paso Robles, and the following weekend will be the <a href="http://remnantsofthepast.com/home.html">Remnants of the Past</a> show. Along with those shows, there are a handful of shops in the area the we will be visiting.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="background-color: #ffffff; border-collapse: collapse"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="width: 1428.0px"><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><br /></p></td></tr></tbody></table></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:medium;"><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-collapse: collapse; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="width: 1428px; "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6195814672/" title="IMG_1789 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6172/6195814672_41d1582a0e_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1789" /></a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="background-color: #ffffff; border-collapse: collapse"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="width: 1428.0px"><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'">So what exactly is the protocol on asking for a better price? Do we ask in the shops? We certainly don't want to hear about someone getting an item for a better price than we could have gotten it for. </p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><br /></p></td></tr></tbody></table></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:medium;"><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-collapse: collapse; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="width: 1428px; "><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6195812792/" title="IMG_0221 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6143/6195812792_1b0abe6e8c_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="IMG_0221" /></a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="background-color: #ffffff; border-collapse: collapse"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="width: 1428.0px"><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18.0px"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><b>Shows</b></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'">1. The first day of a show (especially the first few hours) , dealers are less on "dealing" at this time. Most of their inventory is just out for the first time and they are not as motivated to take a lower price. My advice here is, "if you see something at a price that you think is fair, don't hesitate, as we all know, there is someone right behind you that is waiting for you to put it down".</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18.0px"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'">2. As the day goes on, the rush has passed, and you are considering an item (and a few dollars would make or break the purchase), ask the dealer in a very kind way "Are your prices firm?"...or if there are a few pieces that you are interested in, make an offer such as, "I am interested in these three items. Could you make a deal if I take all 3?". Another approach would be, "Is there any wiggle room here?"...and the words I use a lot at flea markets, let's say the item is $45, "Would you consider $40?". </p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18.0px"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'">3. Dealers at flea markets and shows are used to working with us and they are always kind if you are kind. Sometimes we may get an answer like, "On these items, I am firm.". My advice here is to respectfully take a "no" as well as a "yes". </p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18.0px"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'">4. The wonderful thing about both of these shows is that they are held for two days. If possible, go back the second day and look again. You may see something you didn't see on day one, or maybe the item you are thinking about may still be there! Dealers are much more motivated on day two--especially toward the end of the day.</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6195811910/" title="IMG_0228 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6148/6195811910_f056ddd0e9_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0228" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><b>Shops</b></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'">1. If you are in an antique mall or a collective, where there are many dealers under one roof, some spaces will have a sign stating what their discount is...or you can go to the desk and ask, "Does this dealer consider offers?" or, "Is this dealer firm on his/her prices?".</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18.0px"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'">2. If you are in a boutique store that has antiques, resale, or junk throughout, try to look around the counter to check out their policies--discounts, return procedure if any, or notice of sales. This area can be a little tricky, so tread lightly and once again, manners are very important here. Since owning a small business, I have come to realize how tight things have to be. If prices are too high, the customer walks or a reputation is made, if they are too low, then we work and stress to make our month. Pricing has thought and value in it, so each separate buisness knows what they need to do.</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18.0px"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'">3. Here at Ruby Rose, our policy is that we put out our best price and that is that. We feel that the customer that comes every week to buy a little somethin' is just as important as someone buying multiple items. In the 8-9 years that we have been a company, we can count on one hand the times we have altered this, thus, we have a reputation for not dealing but that we are fair to all.</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6195947808/" title="Untitled by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6015/6195947808_7f6780fa6f_z.jpg" width="640" height="383" alt="" /></a></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18.0px"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'">So that is our two cents. These are all suggestions...as everyone plays a little different. Just try to have fun, listen to that inner voice when you get giddy over an item, and be considerate (good manners!).</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6195814392/" title="IMG_0569 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6134/6195814392_274458bf2c_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0569" /></a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-6914335408304980286?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-87353407040191394992011-09-19T14:15:00.000-07:002011-09-19T14:46:42.868-07:00<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">I’ve been suffering with writers block…well not suffering to the degree of a bad sunburn or sprained ankle...I was told I just need a bit of inspiration. So to make it easier on myself and ease back into my blog posts, I have decided to write about the 2 things I’m passionate about right now. The sweet faces of donkeys and lemons.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">I fell in love with a donkey when I visited Tanzania, there is an abundance of donkeys over there, and when this little donkey looked at me with his huge lovely eyes, I felt like he could see straight into my heart &amp; soul. So when I found a small watercolor of a sweet little donkey a few weeks ago, it was like finding a long lost friend, and now it sits humbly on my desk, with those big eyes gazing at me, I am smitten.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6178/6163658505_435f91ba38_z.jpg" width="600" height="464" alt="2011-09-19" /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">(images <a href="http://www.hedweb.com/animimag/donkey.htm">hedweb</a> and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bollero4/4629688388/in/set-72157624067069840">flickr</a>)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">Now lemons I have been blessed to have around me my entire life in one form or another. One of my friends in grade school loved lemons so much she would cut it into wedges, and suck on them. I like mine a bit sweeter (lemonade, lemon drop candies, lemon bars, lemon meringue pie, coconut lemon crème cake, lemon sorbet...).</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">One of my favorite lemon desserts can be found at </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"><a href="http://www.lecielcrepes.com/">Le Ciel Crepe Café</a>, and is n</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">amed The Avila Bay on their menu. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">The thin crepe is filled with a light airy lemon cream topped with lemon zest, and a nice scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on the side.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">I’m also a hug fan of their Chicken Ranch Salad--f</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">resh spring mix, chicken breast, bacon, tomato, and cheddar cheese served with Heather's homemade ranch dressing, which has a bit of dill in it, Yum!</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">They also make wonderful homemade soups daily. I have tried them all, except for the African Banana. I am told it is delicious; I am not a fan of the banana...but I did see a lot of bananas in Tanzania too. I have just linked the donkey and lemon together via Tanzania.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><i><span style=" ;font-size:11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</span></span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><i><span style=" ;font-size:11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';color:#ff0000;"><a href="http://www.lecielcrepes.com/">LE Ceil Crepe Café</a></span></span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span style=" ;font-size:11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">3211 Broad St. #121<br />Crossroads Center<br />San Luis Obispo, CA 93401<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><i><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</span></span></i></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">I think I’ll give you my recipe for Lavender Lemonade. See below.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/&lt;a%20href=%22http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6164174556/%22%20title=%22Untitled%20by%20rubyrose805,%20on%20Flickr%22&gt;&lt;img%20src=%22http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6158/6164174556_a50a8a9c7a_z.jpg%22%20width=%22640%22%20height=%22426%22%20alt=%22%22&gt;&lt;/a&gt;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6158/6164174556_a50a8a9c7a_z.jpg" width="640" height="426" alt="" /></a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">(image via </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"><a href="http://sunday-suppers.com/?p=2632">Sunday Suppers</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Lavender Lemonade<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">2 Cups Cane Sugar<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">2 Cups Water<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Zest from 2 lemons<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">8 Fresh stems of lavender (1Tbs. dried lavender)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">2 Cups Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice <span> </span>(8-12 lemons depending on how juicy they are)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">2 additional cups Water &amp; Ice<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">In saucepan heat sugar and water together stirring until sugar dissolves and water comes to a boil. When sugar mixture turns clear remove from heat a</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Let syrup cool to room temperature. When syrup is cool, add lemon juice and 2 cups additional cups of water.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Serve over ice; add a sprig of lavender and a slice of lemon.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">Enjoy! </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">-K.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></o:p></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></o:p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-8735340704019139499?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-52753095451622556002011-09-12T00:01:00.000-07:002011-09-12T10:29:02.577-07:00<p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">What we are serving up this week:</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><br /></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">1. We have what we call grandmas corner--beautiful 7' curtain panels, favorite chair, pics and religious ornaments.<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6139660838/" title="IMG_8024 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6168/6139660838_8b1dc711ce_b.jpg" width="640" height="981" alt="IMG_8024" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6139669772/" title="Untitled by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6204/6139669772_4de14cb53f_z.jpg" width="640" height="494" alt="" /></a></span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><br /></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">2. Keeping up with the linens--perfect chair and comfy pieces to cozy up to on these beautiful fall eves.</p><p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6139109231/" title="IMG_8016 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6174/6139109231_ca28360ac3_b.jpg" width="640" height="981" alt="IMG_8016" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6139109359/" title="IMG_8020 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6157/6139109359_58c58bc7ce_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_8020" /></a></span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><br /></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">3. Bottles. They speak for themselves--some were filled with perfume, ink, liquid...what will you fill them with?</p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6139110699/" title="IMG_8014 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6066/6139110699_ecb36ef70e_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_8014" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6139110445/" title="IMG_8001 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6153/6139110445_ed25cd2c74_b.jpg" width="640" height="981" alt="IMG_8001" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6139661700/" title="IMG_8005 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6165/6139661700_80293293ae_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_8005" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6139110819/" title="IMG_8013 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6157/6139110819_9ba304a4c7_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_8013" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><br /></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">4. You asked and we delivered. Globes and maps are restocked.</p><p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6139108607/" title="IMG_8047 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6071/6139108607_ab1dac86e1_b.jpg" width="640" height="981" alt="IMG_8047" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><br /></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">5. These carriage doors needed to be shown--they are in excellent shape and ready for their next home.</p><p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6139659460/" title="IMG_8056 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6166/6139659460_61d1045a6f_b.jpg" width="640" height="891" alt="IMG_8056" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><br /></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">We had a sixth but it sold. That is good news!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-5275309545162255600?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-46008958422688590612011-09-11T12:03:00.000-07:002011-09-11T12:17:57.177-07:00<p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6048160865/" title="IMG_2975 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6208/6048160865_39dc37663f_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="IMG_2975" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6048161865/" title="IMG_3010 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6210/6048161865_41288ec144_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_3010" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6048712144/" title="IMG_2967 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6195/6048712144_7fef768c58_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_2967" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6048713788/" title="IMG_3019 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6065/6048713788_daf1975c52_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_3019" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6048161315/" title="IMG_2993 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6190/6048161315_e390cca449_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="IMG_2993" /></a></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6048163997/" title="IMG_3060 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6199/6048163997_498d1ef6b2_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="IMG_3060" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6137480982/" title="Untitled by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6201/6137480982_9459bd69a4_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6048710550/" title="IMG_2894 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6088/6048710550_477eb095a8_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_2894" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6048158981/" title="IMG_2892 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6188/6048158981_bd6058ecde_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_2892" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">Here in San Luis we have what's called Art After Dark. On the first Friday of every month, businesses around town host a local artist, showcase their art in store, and serve a little somethin' (sweets, treats, coffee, etc.) for the local community. We were so lucky to have Natellie Saia back for a second time around. Natellie's work is a perfect fit for us, as it mixes in effortlessly with our store.</p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6048711778/" title="IMG_2958 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6089/6048711778_fed264e1f4_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="IMG_2958" /></a></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6048711590/" title="IMG_2955 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6207/6048711590_8b2ed10f6f_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_2955" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6048160033/" title="IMG_2949 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6068/6048160033_f9e240b15b_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="IMG_2949" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6048159491/" title="IMG_2912 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6080/6048159491_f0e6817805_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_2912" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6048710938/" title="IMG_2909 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6081/6048710938_a92af12843_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_2909" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><br /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">The weather was a little chilly, but that didn't bother these guests...they just borrowed a blanket and continued to enjoy! </p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6048715122/" title="IMG_3050 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6085/6048715122_6b3c5d7e78_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="IMG_3050" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6048715836/" title="IMG_3065 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6187/6048715836_9dc2bf1b3b_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_3065" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><br /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">The beautiful music by Kendra and Nate was perfect! They came highly reccommended and rightly so! Are they not the most beautiful couple??</p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6048710374/" title="IMG_2881 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6076/6048710374_55d80d1a6e_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_2881" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6048162367/" title="IMG_3029 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6069/6048162367_893ed6fb80_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_3029" /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6048162609/" title="IMG_3041 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6061/6048162609_d1b1023db1_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="IMG_3041" /></a></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6048160987/" title="IMG_2979 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6202/6048160987_da690fd0ff_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="IMG_2979" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><br /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">We have a handful of Natellie's art throughout the store for the next few months, just in case you missed the show. </p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6048713680/" title="IMG_3017 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6192/6048713680_05f4fc389e_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_3017" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6048715942/" title="IMG_3069 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6187/6048715942_f4e0d2a622_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_3069" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">Images by<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ff0000;"> <a href="http://www.jenniferyoungblog.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ff0000;">Jennifer Young</span></a></span> of <a href="http://www.iartu.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ff0000;">I ART U</span></a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-4600895842268859061?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-88411284909949859902011-09-09T11:54:00.000-07:002011-09-09T12:45:32.215-07:00<p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; ">We talk about shopping at flea markets and the thrill of the hunt. It never gets old--anticipating, arriving, shopping, shopping, and all of the comaderie with vendors and shoppers with like interests. When we go to Alameda, we take the truck and concentrate on furniture and home accessories because, for one, there are unlimited options, and two, the loading of the truck is pretty convenient for two gals. This is where the hard work begins!</p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6130382843/" title="IMG_1810 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6075/6130382843_e821d926e6_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1810" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6130933496/" title="IMG_0010 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6196/6130933496_93f75666be_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_0010" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><br /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">When we get to this not-so-fun part, there are a lot of things to remember to take the stress out of this step.</p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"> </p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6130929632/" title="IMG_1820 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6200/6130929632_700f723e24_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="IMG_1820" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><br /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">1. Notes! It is so important to take good notes. For us, we like to shop row by row. We make purchases and also ask certain vendors if they will hold the large items until the end of the day (which they are always happy to do as this could make or break a sale). We then write a brief list--row, space number, and how much we paid.</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6130930486/" title="IMG_1788 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6070/6130930486_0df84fe207_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1788" /></a></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">2. Water, water, water...and the Feel Good Bakery! Before we go, Stacy will freeze water bottles so that we have cold water all day to keep hydrated. And the bakery? It does just what it claims, it makes us 'feel good'!!</p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6130929224/" title="IMG_1595 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6206/6130929224_3ae46c4fd4_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1595" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><br /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">3. The collapseable carts are perfect to carry the essentials and to pack all the smalls and breakables in. The more you can fit in these carts, the better. When they are filled, we take the booty to the car to unload, then enter again by showing our stamped hand. We are then ready for more!</p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6130932492/" title="IMG_1809 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6188/6130932492_f5213aecf5_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1809" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6130380887/" title="IMG_1802 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6194/6130380887_85f4b72087_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1802" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><br /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">4. When it is time to pick up the BIG items, we head to the loading area and pick up a cart. There are all different sizes and it is important to pick the proper size (it is so frustrating to wait for a cart only to see that someone is rolling away with one that only has a few items on it). On this particular trip, we had our list and loaded row by row. </p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6130381791/" title="IMG_1804 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6075/6130381791_f7fe32a9f4_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1804" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><br /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">5. Once all our purchases are picked up, we head back to the loading zone. One of us will then pick up our vehicle and head back to "the zone". One of the nice "loader men" will usually flag us in, or have you wait until a space is available. Once we get a spot, we bring our load to the car and start loading. And now for the awesome part...if you need, these nice men will actually help you load! We make sure to tip them accordingly. On this trip, because there was a lot, we tipped ten bucks. He was so grateful and made an extra effort to see that everything was secure and tied down. The way I see it, ten dollars is worth it--so that my husband will not be irritated at me that I bought that last piece!</p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "><br /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">Basically, regardless of what everyone else is doing, use your manners, ask for help, and the whole experience can be totally fun! Happy Flea Marketing!</p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6130931504/" title="IMG_1807 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6069/6130931504_e862c2b6b4_z.jpg" width="531" height="640" alt="IMG_1807" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-8841128490994985990?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-33176553043981101092011-09-08T10:24:00.000-07:002011-09-08T11:54:28.537-07:00<div style="text-align: justify;">I haven't looked at the <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp">Anthropologie</a> catalog as an inspiration/coveting catalog for quite some time. I used to, and would also look forward to Tuesdays when they would put up new sale items on their website. Lately, the clothes seem to be tailored to tall and thin gals or over the top embellished. Much to my surprise, this months catalog put a skip in my step! The colors and styling is fantastic!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Loving the shots of wood, corrugated tin, brick and cloth--such great texture. The skirt pictured looks flattering with the band of white at the top. OK, and those boots!!! Santa, I've been good!</div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6127896348/" title="anthro catalog 2 &amp; 3 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6204/6127896348_0415893993_z.jpg" width="640" height="372" alt="anthro catalog 2 &amp; 3" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love the dress mixed with fall accessories, perfect with the season change. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The textiles look so similar to the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/5913028650/">gypsy rugs</a> that we have in!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6127403915/" title="anthro 5 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6074/6127403915_fee92bc9a0_z.jpg" width="481" height="542" alt="anthro 5" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh my, oh my (times 5!)! Just when I thought I've seen the best, it gets better!!!</div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6127409857/" title="Untitled by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6070/6127409857_65dd72af7e_z.jpg" width="640" height="372" alt="" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is exactly how I look doing my laundry...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6127961254/" title="anthro 28 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6068/6127961254_b49e43d163_z.jpg" width="496" height="539" alt="anthro 28" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh my, once more!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6127965476/" title="anthro 29 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6191/6127965476_476ac8d23d_z.jpg" width="463" height="546" alt="anthro 29" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Seriously, have you ever seen such vibrant and mixed use of color? Love!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6127421721/" title="anthro 31 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6209/6127421721_1b4fd673f0_z.jpg" width="467" height="547" alt="anthro 31" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Amazing embroidery on leather. I hope the sale price is half of half of a half!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6127973406/" title="anthro 34 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6078/6127973406_8f3174dc95_z.jpg" width="462" height="545" alt="anthro 34" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These pictures and stylist have sent me to the moon!</div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6127430951/" title="anthro 42 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6205/6127430951_3d82cdfa04_z.jpg" width="640" height="371" alt="anthro 42" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6127979342/" title="anthro 46 &amp; 47 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6205/6127979342_56ebdb90b2_z.jpg" width="640" height="370" alt="anthro 46 &amp; 47" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">At Ruby Rose, we have always been a fan of linens. They play such an important part of putting a spin or detail to a room. We are committed to keeping a supply of linens year round--they are a perfect touch and change with each season. Looking forward to next months anthro catalog! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-3317655304398110109?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-72850991452176284312011-09-03T09:12:00.001-07:002011-09-03T10:52:26.301-07:00<p style="margin: 0px; font: 16px 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;">We've had some style coming through the store! Just like movie stars...</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="margin: 0px; font: 16px 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6109210765/" title="2011-09-03 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6087/6109210765_3c47e8caa9_z.jpg" alt="2011-09-03" width="640" height="495" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6109218043/" title="2011-09-031 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6082/6109218043_bea213a847_z.jpg" alt="2011-09-031" width="640" height="495" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6108954667/" title="IMG_1750 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6184/6108954667_332f3fd76f_b.jpg" alt="IMG_1750" width="640" height="896" /></a> <br /></p><p style="margin: 0px; font: 16px 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> <br /></p><p style="margin: 0px; font: 16px 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;">and rock stars...</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="margin: 0px; font: 16px 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6109504084/" title="IMG_1744 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6210/6109504084_ee16fdf8be_b.jpg" alt="IMG_1744" width="640" height="896" /></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="margin: 0px; font: 16px 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> <br /></p><p style="margin: 0px; font: 16px 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;">We have some fun, colorful and unique pieces in this week!</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="margin: 0px; font: 16px 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6109777572/" title="2011-09-032 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6209/6109777572_ea5d6062ae_z.jpg" alt="2011-09-032" width="640" height="495" /></a></p><p style="margin: 0px; font: 16px 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;">Lovin' this lamp and red boots...</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="margin: 0px; font: 16px 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> <br /></p><p style="margin: 0px; font: 16px 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6108950233/" title="IMG_1757 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6083/6108950233_d2de7770b6_b.jpg" alt="IMG_1757" width="640" height="896" /></a></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="margin: 0px; font: 16px 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;">...and who doesn't love a pre-computer?</p><p style="margin: 0px; font: 16px 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> <br /></p><p style="margin: 0px; font: 16px 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;">We can all use a bit of "fancy"!</p><p style="margin: 0px; font: 16px 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6109499822/" title="IMG_1697 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6198/6109499822_0d2103b32e_z.jpg" alt="IMG_1697" width="640" height="480" /></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="margin: 0px; font: 16px 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;"> <br /></p><p style="margin: 0px; font: 16px 'Times New Roman'; text-align: center;">We have a lot of reading material too! <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6109499594/" title="IMG_1753 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6109499594_b24d8fb660_b.jpg" alt="IMG_1753" width="640" height="896" /></a></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-7285099145217628431?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-39360358664296062522011-08-29T14:18:00.000-07:002011-08-29T14:33:24.833-07:00<p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">Last weekend we went to the Rose Bowl to go a boot and shoe huntin'. We knew that going to this flea in August was not a great idea, since it is at the base of the foothills on solid blacktop with no shade. Seriously. The rose bowl has a handful of different sections--the back section is dedicated to mostly vintage clothing, accessories, and lots of mid century and retro...so this is where we primarily shop. We have found that it is important for us to have a specific list on what we are looking for because it can become overwhelming. </p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"> <br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6094555824/" title="Screen shot 2011-08-29 at 2.25.39 PM by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6183/6094555824_7c01daed06_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="Screen shot 2011-08-29 at 2.25.39 PM" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6094534712/" title="IMG_1706 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6205/6094534712_253daab3f5_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1706" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6093993891/" title="IMG_1720 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6184/6093993891_6e822d56ca_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1720" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6094567812/" title="Untitled by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6187/6094567812_6599f35bed_z.jpg" width="640" height="493" alt="" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6093995943/" title="IMG_1708 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6204/6093995943_d61140b902_b.jpg" width="640" height="896" alt="IMG_1708" /></a></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 18px; "> <br /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">We found some fantastic pairs and in some very requested sizes! These are all priced between $46 and $85 and are in sizes 8 to 91/2. We are working hard to find size 10's. They are hard to find but we have the word out, so maybe next month!!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-3936035866429606252?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-16343862365829239412011-08-25T00:03:00.000-07:002011-08-25T09:14:56.835-07:00<p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">We have been a big fan of Taylor from <a href="http://www.thelittledeer.com/">The Little Deer</a> for some time now. She is a fan of vintage and if you have seen and followed her blog, she has a talent for styling, accessorizing and creativity. Our mannequins were in need of some freshness for this new season, so we called on her to spruce us up. It was no suprise as to what she pulled from the racks--vintage, texture, and layers.</p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6078578789/" title="Untitled by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6084/6078578789_c01ec886af_z.jpg" width="640" height="493" alt="" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">This vintage coat with a new dress looks so chic.</p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6078577731/" title="Untitled by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6084/6078577731_ed1375b793_z.jpg" width="640" height="494" alt="" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">A little lacey lingerie with a chunky vintage sweater and little touches of a leather belt and a copper pin is a perfect go-to outfit.</p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6078578459/" title="Untitled by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6186/6078578459_47feb23bf0_z.jpg" width="640" height="493" alt="" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6078578155/" title="Untitled by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6080/6078578155_39e3d58c6d_z.jpg" width="640" height="493" alt="" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">Another favorite--a little lacey dress and beaded cardigan and a beautiful scarf for color!</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'"> <br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px 'Times New Roman'">What did I learn from this experience? Re-look at your inventory whether it be in the shop or in the closet. Maybe it's not an overhaul that is needed, maybe just a fresh look at what you've got, a few accessories and a lot of attitude. Thank you Taylor! </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-1634386236582923941?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-9274383554305456892011-08-20T08:08:00.000-07:002011-08-20T08:13:16.562-07:00<p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6062347596/" title="crazy-stupid-love1 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6063/6062347596_cdf1fa127c_z.jpg" width="538" height="477" alt="crazy-stupid-love1" /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial; min-height: 15.0px"> <br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Crazy, Stupid, Love--3 stars</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial"> <br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial">I expected this to become my new favorite movie. I am sad to say I was a little disappointed. Don't get me wrong, it was cute and all of the actors are incredible. I just found the general plot a little cliche and felt an underlying tone of sadness which is not in a romantic comedy, in my opinion. But disappointment aside, I enjoyed this movie. Steve Carell was funny, Julianne Moore was beautiful, and Emma Stone was Emma Stone; gorgeous, hilarious, and officially making her my new favorite female actor. But Ryan Gosling was, as usual, fantastic. The $10.50 was totally worth is just to see his swoon-worthy abs. And highlight would be the clothing throughout the film. Stone in her cute little lawyer outfits, Moore's Jcrew-esque work clothes and simple sweaters and scarves at home, and Gosling's over the top and perfect suits and ties. I don't know if I would recommend you run out and see it, but if you have a lazy day in these last few weeks of summer, go enjoy.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-927438355430545689?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-39318470667900766502011-08-15T15:23:00.000-07:002011-08-15T15:32:46.823-07:00<div style="text-align: justify;">When we start out on a road trip, we occasionally get a book on cd that we will all enjoy. One particular trip, we listened to John Steinbeck's <span style="font-style: italic;">Travels With Charley</span>. We loved the book and all of the wisdom and clarity it gave us. <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6046961085/" title="charley by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6083/6046961085_39aee75a4f_b.jpg" alt="charley" width="640" height="896" /></a> <br /> <br />We have just brought home our newest member of our family, Charley, appropriately named for all of the travels and adventures we will have. One of my favorite quotes from the book is: "A journey is a person itself; no two are alike. And all plans, safeguards, policing, and coercion are fruitless. We find after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; a trip takes us." <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6046961801/" title="Untitled by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6183/6046961801_0e96917390_z.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-3931847066790076650?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-50157319971513740352011-08-12T20:27:00.000-07:002011-08-12T20:46:57.255-07:00<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6037382606/" title="IMG48458 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6068/6037382606_0c88217c00_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG48458" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"> Photo by: <a href="http://sallyloos.com/">Jen Manuele</a></div><div> <br /></div><div>A few of us are road trippin' to the Rose Bowl on Saturday. We have a lot of requests for boots in sizes 9, 10, and 11. More leather bags...stocking up on sweaters, sweatshirts, and...??? Any requests for our closet area? Have a great weekend! -S.</div><div> <br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-5015731997151374035?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-79142544048672773832011-08-12T11:26:00.000-07:002011-08-12T18:43:37.920-07:00 <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:officedocumentsettings> <o:allowpng/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves>false</w:TrackMoves> <w:trackformatting/> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:drawinggridhorizontalspacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing> <w:drawinggridverticalspacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing> <w:displayhorizontaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:displayverticaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> <w:dontautofitconstrainedtables/> <w:dontvertalignintxbx/> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="276"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';">As we talk to our customers, we find that that there are a handful of us that don't dread the laundry duty. Yep, you heard right. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';">We have a few customers that have a mangle, lavender water, and little extras. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';">Since I spend a lot of time in my laundry area, I have surrounded myself with lovelies and tools to make the chore easier. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';">Before bringing in the clothes that have been accumulated, they are washed, usually hung dry and ironed. Here are a few snaps from the space you can find me in often...</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-Times New Roman&quot;font-family:&quot;;font-size:100%;">I think of this as my laundry trophy.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-Times New Roman&quot;font-family:&quot;;font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6037163348/" title="IMG_1633 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6090/6037163348_83cbf110af_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="IMG_1633" /></a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-Times New Roman&quot;font-family:&quot;;font-size:100%;">This large trash can with air holes was found in texas and is perfect for the dirtys.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-Times New Roman&quot;font-family:&quot;;font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6036610941/" title="IMG_1600 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6148/6036610941_8720707678_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="IMG_1600" /></a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-Times New Roman&quot;font-family:&quot;;font-size:100%;">Salvaged lighting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-Times New Roman&quot;font-family:&quot;;font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6035612807/" title="IMG_1601 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6123/6035612807_35bf9e9a79_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="IMG_1601" /></a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-Times New Roman&quot;font-family:&quot;;font-size:100%;">Love this California bear (a gift from kathy, love that girl).</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-Times New Roman&quot;font-family:&quot;;font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6036167446/" title="IMG_1634 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6143/6036167446_e890cd1a61_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1634" /></a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-Times New Roman&quot;font-family:&quot;;font-size:100%;">This cart on wheels holds the goods that need ironing.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-Times New Roman&quot;font-family:&quot;;font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6035613241/" title="IMG_1629 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6137/6035613241_b3cab28120_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="IMG_1629" /></a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-Times New Roman&quot;font-family:&quot;;font-size:100%;">A little obsession with buttons--for any mending that we may need (OK, for me to take to Kim for mending).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-Times New Roman&quot;font-family:&quot;;font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6035613433/" title="IMG_1604 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6061/6035613433_761a9b5c6b_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1604" /></a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-Times New Roman&quot;font-family:&quot;;font-size:100%;">Little pour bottles of water, for the iron, sprayer, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-Times New Roman&quot;font-family:&quot;;font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6035613623/" title="IMG_1605 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6148/6035613623_d0684cf77f_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1605" /></a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-Times New Roman&quot;font-family:&quot;;font-size:100%;">I dont know where the love of tin toy houses came from, but this is a special one that reminds me of my dad.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-Times New Roman&quot;font-family:&quot;;font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6035613959/" title="IMG_1631 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6186/6035613959_3dd1bcb860_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1631" /></a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-Times New Roman&quot;font-family:&quot;;font-size:100%;">After items are washed and ironed, they hang here until I can get them to the shop. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-Times New Roman&quot;font-family:&quot;;font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6035614243/" title="IMG_1611 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6089/6035614243_b802512b4d_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="IMG_1611" /></a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-Times New Roman&quot;font-family:&quot;;font-size:100%;">This little winnebego is just too cute--it keeps inspiring the road trips.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-Times New Roman&quot;font-family:&quot;;font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6036168862/" title="IMG_1632 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6067/6036168862_495c471784_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1632" /></a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-Times New Roman&quot;font-family:&quot;;font-size:100%;">A little corner of the desk. Hmm, why didn't I take a pic of the whole desk? Messy!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-Times New Roman&quot;font-family:&quot;;font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6035614813/" title="IMG_1616 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6123/6035614813_42548bc042_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="IMG_1616" /></a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-Times New Roman&quot;font-family:&quot;;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Just hanging around drying...</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:7;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-Times New Roman&quot;font-family:&quot;;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6035615111/" title="IMG_1635 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6076/6035615111_e276ae2870_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="IMG_1635" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6036169638/" title="IMG_1636 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6087/6036169638_3594767db1_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1636" /></a></span></span></p> <!--EndFragment--><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-7914254404867277383?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-22589531985173101882011-08-10T23:53:00.000-07:002011-08-11T00:01:28.349-07:00<p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">I am one of those people that talk about the 'old days' and memories. It's the simple things, for instance, snail mail. I am as guilty as the next--I haven't sent a birthday card in years, I barely get out a holiday card. Last week, the mailman shouted out to me, 'Hey, you've got something!", probably because I ask him all the time.</p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> <br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6031731556/" title="IMG_1584 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6079/6031731556_622a6ebbd0_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1584" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6031175229/" title="IMG_1585 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6209/6031175229_c1ffcf2980_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1585" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> <br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">It wasn't just a letter, it was a package, to me! It was a lovely put together package! It took some thought and time, I'm sure. This put a skip in my step all week long and brought back a good ol' feeling. I will remember how awesome this felt to be on someone's mind and I will pay it forward.</p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> <br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6031175349/" title="IMG_1586 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6140/6031175349_6b1471712b_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1586" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6031175103/" title="IMG_1588 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6139/6031175103_4a48b1e7f0_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="IMG_1588" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> <br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">Thank you Kristen, you are awesome!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-2258953198517310188?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-83910651939773020852011-08-10T00:17:00.000-07:002011-08-10T00:26:32.701-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6028529514/" title="Untitled by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6129/6028529514_08fcbbc31e_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">image <a href="http://www.52kitchenadventures.com/2010/06/09/homemade-funfetti-cupcakes/">via</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Normally, I review movies. But because of the love for these cupcakes from everyone at our recent <a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/2011/07/art-after-dark.html">Art After Dark event</a> (pictures to come soon!), I thought I needed to share. I altered the original recipe that I found <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/simple-white-cake/detail.aspx">here</a> and the frosting recipe was found <a href="http://www.joyofbaking.com/VanillaCupcakes.html">here</a>, but to make your life easier I included my way below. Enjoy this lovely treat! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b> Sugar Cookie Cupcakes Ingredients: </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">1 cup white sugar </div><div style="text-align: justify;">1/2 cup butter </div><div style="text-align: justify;">2 eggs </div><div style="text-align: justify;">1 tablespoon vanilla extract </div><div style="text-align: justify;">1 1/2 cup all purpose flour </div><div style="text-align: justify;">3/4 cup milk </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Directions: </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin pan with paper liners In a medium bowl, cream together sugar and butter. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder, then combine with creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in milk until batter is smooth. Spoon batter into pan. Bake for 20-25 min. Cupcakes are done when it springs back to the touch. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Buttercream</b> <b>Frosting Ingredients: </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons milk </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Directions: </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With an electric mixer, cream butter until smooth. Add vanilla extract. With mixer on low speed, slowly add in powdered sugar. Scrape down sides of bowl. Add milk and beat on high speed until frosting is light and fluffy. Add in more sugar as needed. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-8391065193977302085?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-31264941048842390752011-08-08T17:45:00.000-07:002011-08-09T00:29:26.454-07:00<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">We're switching things up a little bit. I've picked three of my favorite things in the shop to feature this week and have asked <a href="http://rubyrose805.blogspot.com/search?q=kim"><span style="text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:#ff0000;" >Kim</span></a> and <a href="http://iartu.blogspot.com/"><span style="text-decoration:none; text-underline:nonecolor:#ff0000;" >Jennifer</span></a> to also pick three things they love. Here at Ruby Rose we are a big fan of differing tastes and styles and we always love seeing what our customers and employees are drawn to. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Wishing you a good week! -S.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"><b><span style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> <br /></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"><b><span style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">Stephanie's Picks:</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:medium;"> <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:medium;">Who doesnt get lost in a globe? Where we've been, where we're going...where is that place in the news? History lessons........</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6024151526/" title="IMG_2786 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6181/6024151526_deb8622a4b_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="IMG_2786" /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6023597385/" title="IMG_2787 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6129/6023597385_f6a02af26e_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_2787" /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:medium;"> <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:medium;">I love this very old, fragile frame, combined with the beautiful drawing. It feels like tradition and history. (bottom left)</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6023629859/" title="Untitled by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6135/6023629859_89224d5b42_z.jpg" width="640" height="493" alt="" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:medium;"> <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:medium;">This matador and his expression (above right)...love his clothes and stance. There's a lot of story in a little package.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"><b><span style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> <br /></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"><b><span style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">Kim's Picks:</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:medium;"> <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">This set of chairs--I like that they look beautiful yet awkward to sit in, but in actuality they are very comfortable.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6023598131/" title="IMG_2779 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6188/6023598131_20f861f260_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_2779" /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:medium;"> <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">Sometimes you find yourself liking something...just because someone else loves it so much, it makes you happy too (Stephanie loves this little roadrunner).</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6024152800/" title="IMG_2776 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6203/6024152800_31642ca459_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_2776" /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:medium;"> <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">How can you not be obsessed with buttons? They are miniature pieces of art work that you can wear on your sleeve.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6023597561/" title="IMG_2795 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6147/6023597561_0b909b2ece_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_2795" /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:medium;"><b> <br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"><b><span style="text-decoration: none;text-underline:nonecolor:#ff0000;" ><a href="http://iartu.blogspot.com/">Jennifer's</a></span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"><b> Picks:</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:medium;"> <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">Rugs AND Blankets (and more). How can you deny the beauty of this color and texture? I'm also in love with the muted color textiles as well...</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6023598437/" title="IMG_2701 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6074/6023598437_93073b9d2d_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_2701" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6023598803/" title="IMG_2728 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6207/6023598803_0130781b19_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_2728" /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6023598611/" title="IMG_2713 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6210/6023598611_736fb0e1be_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_2713" /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:medium;"> <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">Macramé! You have to see these pieces in person...beautifully knotted texture, amazing beads (and even bells), and pleasing patterns--so much love put into these "handmades". Amazing to touch and ridiculously easy on the eyes.</span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6023643283/" title="Untitled by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6185/6023643283_a332a29db0_z.jpg" width="640" height="493" alt="" /></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"> </span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">images by <a href="http://www.jenniferyoungblog.com/"><u style="text-underline:#0000ED"><span style="text-underline:#0000ED;text-decoration:none;text-underline: nonecolor:#ff0000;" >Jennifer Young</span></u></a><span style="color:red;"> </span>of <a href="http://iartu.blogspot.com/"><span style="text-decoration: none; color:#ff0000;" >I ART U</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-3126494104884239075?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-35051106310370287502011-08-03T15:14:00.000-07:002011-08-03T16:01:19.517-07:00<div style="text-align: justify;">We are highly anticipating this coming Friday. We wanted our customers and blog readers to get to know Natellie a bit so we decided to ask her a few questions. Her work will be showcased at our store for Art After Dark this Friday, August 5 from 6-9 PM. Come and check out the amazing talent, shop around, enjoy small bites (and coffee and lemonade!), and hang out with the coolest people in town. Can't wait to see you!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6006951548/" title="DSC01569 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6149/6006951548_d4bb0cb96c_z.jpg" width="640" height="416" alt="DSC01569" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">RR: Natellie, we want our customers to get to know you. Can you answer a few questions?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">NS: Yes ma'am I'd be glad to...</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">RR: How would you describe your work?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">NS: I would describe my work as capturing objects that I love and words that make me smile.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">RR: Who inspires you?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">NS: Natalia Fabia, her work is absolutely amazing.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">RR: When you are not creating, where would we find you?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">NS: Sally Loo's-Duh!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">RR: What can you not work without?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">NS: I absolutely can't work without music, there has to be something playing in the background, or else I start singing--which, since I work ourtside, the neighbors aren't too fond of.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6006406371/" title="Photo 338 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6023/6006406371_ce3c1f98f5_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Photo 338" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">RR: What is at the top of your bucket list?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">NS: Seeing the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">RR: What would we be suprised to know about you?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">NS: People would probably be surprised to know that I play college basketball.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">RR: Thanks for your time Natellie, can't wait to see your pieces on Friday!!</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/5996836855/" title="ArtAfterDarkRubyRose11 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6128/5996836855_287599b992_b.jpg" width="612" height="792" alt="ArtAfterDarkRubyRose11" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-3505110631037028750?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-17473350902409365462011-08-02T12:22:00.000-07:002011-08-02T12:55:59.838-07:00<div style="text-align: justify;">(We hope that it will soon be weekly!)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Another of Kathy's super talented family members has a crazy wit about her. We send her black and whites and she makes the funniest and sassiest cards! These are a sample.<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6002420755/" title="Untitled by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6011/6002420755_0bf524f429_b.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="896" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6002422617/" title="1 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6128/6002422617_ca576ef838_b.jpg" alt="1" width="640" height="896" /></a></div></div><br />We introduced a linen room a few weeks ago and the response has been tremendous! We have curtain panels, pillow cases, table cloths, quilts and well, you get it. When you look through pages of inspiring books and certain rooms speak to you, they usually have fabrics and texture that draw you in. Linens are one of the thriftiest ways to update and change the feel of a room!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6002422225/" title="3 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6139/6002422225_0819907dab_z.jpg" alt="3" width="640" height="480" /></a><br /><br />T-shirts and summer dresses with details! Fun fun fun!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6002421723/" title="2 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6131/6002421723_019253f92b_z.jpg" alt="2" width="640" height="427" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6002968140/" title="4 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6123/6002968140_4e30d131c4_z.jpg" alt="4" width="640" height="427" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/6002967878/" title="5 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6022/6002967878_db819e0edb_b.jpg" alt="5" width="640" height="899" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-1747335090240936546?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-17755887374750029232011-07-31T17:23:00.000-07:002011-08-01T00:34:42.639-07:00<div style="text-align: justify;">We are delighted to showcase the art work (pen &amp; ink, mixed media, and water color) of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Natellie-Saia-Art-Design/116110205103889">Natellie Saia</a> on August 5th for Art After Dark! If you haven't had the pleasure of viewing her work, this is your opportunity. Come to Ruby Rose on Friday from 6-9PM for a good time (and to be inspired)! See you then.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/5996836855/" title="ArtAfterDarkRubyRose11 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6128/5996836855_287599b992_b.jpg" width="612" height="792" alt="ArtAfterDarkRubyRose11" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/5995661811/" title="Untitled by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6028/5995661811_fe8bf364f0_b.jpg" width="612" height="845" alt="" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(A few of Natellie's pieces from previous shows)</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-1775588737475002923?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-48135469166108224352011-07-29T15:17:00.000-07:002011-07-29T16:04:18.812-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/5988997016/" title="Screen shot 2011-07-29 at 3.09.30 PM by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6006/5988997016_1e6d535527_z.jpg" width="640" height="494" alt="Screen shot 2011-07-29 at 3.09.30 PM" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">Sometimes we are just like our parents, and sometimes...we are opposite. This week, my girl is proving an opposite and teaching me so much along the way. I mentioned earlier in the season that Ruby had chosen to raise a pig for the Mid State Fair. She and her dad took the challenge on and with help and advice from her friends, they raised a winner! Ruby shared a pen all season with her bestie Riley, they grew up together and so did their pigs, Bill and Fill (full name Fill-Up). The pigs sure clean up well! </p><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; "><br /></p> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/5988436049/" title="Screen shot 2011-07-29 at 3.10.33 PM by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6015/5988436049_236863ef9b_b.jpg" width="640" height="875" alt="Screen shot 2011-07-29 at 3.10.33 PM" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal 'Times New Roman'; ">At first we thought we saw a really bad hair-do (bottom right image), but then later while we were cruising, we realized it was a crazy hat (top right)! We still have a few days left at the fair and will come home with a lifetime of memories!</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-4813546916610822435?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-20245051094073725102011-07-28T15:54:00.000-07:002011-07-28T16:06:24.974-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ruleof6ix.fieldofscience.com/2011/05/your-brain-fortress-against-infection.html" title="09_HUMAN+BRAIN5 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6139/5986124210_227bf3109a.jpg" alt="09_HUMAN+BRAIN5" width="500" height="406" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">image <a href="http://ruleof6ix.fieldofscience.com/2011/05/your-brain-fortress-against-infection.html">via</a></span><br /></div><br />OK, so I shared with you that my mind has been on vacation. I thought I'd share a little 'funny' with you to see what I am dealing with upstairs in this brain of mine.<br /><br />I went to my favorite cafe, Sally Loo's, to meet two of my favorite people for a little breakfast slash event planning. After we were done, two hours later, I was walking to my car talking to John on the phone and I couldn't find my keys.<br /><div><br /></div><div>I looked in the car and...yep, there they were! John says "call AAA, that's why we pay the big bucks". After groaning a bit, I decided to check the door...and yep, it was open. And then, I noticed something..."John, gotta go, call you back later".<br /><br /></div><div>I couldn't believe it! The motor was still running! Yep, I parked it and apparently just walked away. Almost ran out gas! </div><div><br />Ha! Now you know what I'm dealing with. "This too shall pass", I keep reminding myself. I must say, I can now understand how people leave their kids in the car. Just sayin'...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-2024505109407372510?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-54166908185180965242011-07-27T11:39:00.000-07:002011-07-27T15:27:20.240-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeharding/2913365627/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a title="2913365627_b152351083 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6009/5982921698_47e12089db.jpg" alt="2913365627_b152351083" width="490" height="500" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">image <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeharding/2913365627/">via</a></span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">t</span>his is a picture of:<br />a. a passing cloud<br />b. the color of my bathroom walls<br />c. my brain lately (a bit 'out of it'!)</div><div><br /></div>There has been a lot going on...so many amazing items in the store, a load of summer activities, upcoming events, etc. It has been a challenge for this blogger to get them on to the computer for you. Stay with me though, I feel the tides a changin'!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">What do you do when this happens to you? -S.<br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-5416690818518096524?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-17699608765627137972011-07-12T21:30:00.000-07:002011-07-29T15:37:01.046-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6125/5988499699_e6150d18fc_z.jpg" width="479" height="640" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Midnight in Paris- 5 Stars</b><p style="text-align: justify;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; "><span style=" ;font-size:small;">I very rarely rate a film with 5 stars, but this definitely deserves it. Good job, Woody Allen. Lets start with the actors. All amazing; handsome Owen Wilson and Adrian Brody, beautiful ladies Rachel McAdams and Marion Cotillard, and the über-talented Kathy Bates. This film has classic romance, always fascinating time-travel, and amazing recreations of some of the most famous and inspiring artists and writers of all time. This is a perfect movie for anyone who feels like they have been born in the wrong time, dreams about a romance in Paris, or appreciates art and literature. And like a good movie should be, it’s easy to follow and leaves you speechless. Get yourselves to a theater and enjoy a simply enchanting 88 minutes.</span></span></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6657469797921567770-1769960876562713797?l=rubyrose805.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ruby Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078776166161602990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657469797921567770.post-5616851903385095292011-07-08T00:26:00.000-07:002011-07-08T09:24:54.622-07:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:18px;"><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">This last weekend we had the store covered so a few of us hit the road. We were in a small car with a limited amount of cash and we wanted to make our trip a stretch. We stopped at a few yard sales, then a few estate sales, a gift shop at the San Miguel Mission (hot tip we got)--it was tiny yet charming! By this time we were already skipping with excitement </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">(that is the rule)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">, and we thought that we better hit the road and get some miles in so we didnt wake up an hour from home.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">As we got to the San Jose area we hit up some of our personal faves: </span><a href="http://www.ralphlauren.com/home/index.jsp?direct"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Ralph</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">, </span><a href="http://www.betseyjohnson.com/home/index.jsp"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Betsey</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">, </span><a href="http://www.pinkberry.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Pinkberry</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">, and </span><a href="http://www.freepeople.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Free People</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">! With a dose of inspiration, we then headed to </span><a href="http://www.ikea.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Ikea</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> for a few accessories.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">To save money, we were able to crash at our friend Stacy's mom's house. We were only 8 minutes away from Alameda Flea!! What a hoot! We loved everything we bought and it was all smalls.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/5913029612/" title="IMG_0599 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5160/5913029612_587eb0820f_b.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="IMG_0599" /></span></span></a></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/5912469639/" title="IMG_0636 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6009/5912469639_7a4a204068_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_0636" /></span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/5915394279/" title="2011-07-08 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6012/5915394279_f175afdebe_z.jpg" width="640" height="495" alt="2011-07-08" /></span></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A homemade vinatage redwood memory, super cute concrete mushrooms, porcelin dogs, a </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">lil' </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">espresso set, travel goods, and a flowy summer dress...perfection.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubyrose805/5913028650/" title="IMG_0582 by rubyrose805, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6005/5913028650_d8e9c5ffd5_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_0582" /></span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="