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Ruby Mae 2021 Year In Review

THANK YOU shoppers, clients and online community for all of your likes, comments, purchases and event attendance. Without all of you, Ruby Mae Jewelry would just be a hobby and not a growing small business. There’s 7 ways to sell jewelry and I do 7/8. The 7 are: local events, own a website, online platforms like Etsy, brick & .

Junk In the Trunk Vintage Market September 2021

This September was the 10 year anniversary of Junk In the Trunk Vintage Market. I’m proud to share I have participated in every Scottsdale market they’ve held with the exception of two. I missed the very first backyard one and a November show because my son competed at the State meet for dive. I believe they’ve held 17 Westworld .

DIY Candelabra Solar Lighting For Your Backyard

Terrific idea and lesson learned from Barb of The Shabby Tree, it’s the perfect indoor craft that will brighten your patio and your backyard. It’s so easy even your kids could make them. They are DIY candelabra solar lighting options for your backyard or patio. She has a million great ideas so be sure to check her out too. .
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Dramatic Before & After Workspace Transformation

Check out this dramatic before & after workspace transformation. Let there be light …. and less clutter … and sentimental items stored away … I began this project in November 2019 by clearing out sentimental items and getting rid of the big heavy desk. It doubled as my make up station and memento display case. I put all of .
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2020 AZ State Button Society Annual Button Show

My friend Nancy and I look forward to attending the annual button show in Avondale, Arizona each year. It’s held at the Hilton Garden Inn each February and is hosted by the AZ State Button Society. This year was just as fun as past years. We started the morning by attending a short class on Cricket Cage buttons. I .

Junk In The Trunk April 2019 Captured in Photos

What a show, what great shoppers. It never gets old being a vendor at Junk In The Trunk Vintage Market. I’ve been doing this show twice a year for 6 years. I was not at the first one that was held in a Phoenix backyard and drew a crowd of 600.The city of Phoenix told the organizers Coley & .
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AZ State Button Show 2019 Must See Buttons

This years button show in Avondale did not disappoint. It was hosted by the Phoenix Button Hooks with the theme Wild West Roundup and there was something for everyone. You can find button groups locally in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Prescott and Tucson. Members meet each month to talk button history, materials and the latest finds. Membership in the AZ State .
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Gem and Mineral Show Tucson, Arizona 2019

There’s more then just rocks at the annual Gem & Mineral Show held in Tucson, Arizona. The 2 week event is held in over 45 venues around town. It is the largest, oldest and most prestigious gem and mineral show in the world. TheTucson Gem and Mineral Show® has enjoyed international stature since the 1970s, and was the first gem .
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Thieves Market

Thieves Market is a once month event in the parking lot at Big Surf in Tempe. Considered to be a flea market, there’s lots of fun treasures to be found. I’m bringing lots of charms and earrings, hole in my hearts and odds & ends. Parking is free and it’s only a $5 entry. So, tell your friends, relatives, .
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London Love Necklace on FOX10

Less then a week after I returned home from our girls trip to London & Paris, I was asked to appear on the FOX10 morning show discussing my trip and our tour of Kensington Palace (where the royals live) and my experience with the London hype surrounding Meghan and Harrys wedding. I had gathered lots of charms and swag .