Collectors of period Art Deco products should watch out for reproductions of expensive authentic figural pieces of bar ware, like the highly sought-after Penguin cocktail shaker made in 1936 by the Napier Company of Meriden, Connecticut.

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One of our families favorite cookie recipes is called “Buffalo Chips”. As a new wife I asked my husband’s grandmother for the recipe so I could surprise him with this ginger molasses goodie. I was surprised to find that it had very few measurements, in fact it called for 1 handful of flour, a dash of this and a mound of that but surprisingly it still said it made several dozen cookies.

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1.) Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza, Bar or Sideboard, $1750, click here. 2.) Moroccan Hand Made Rug, $550, click here. 3.) Pair of Postage Stamp Paintings - Mixed Media Collage - Pop Art, $375, click here. 4.) Andy WARHOL lithograph Mick Jagger, $750, click here. 5.) Mid Century Modern Bentwood Metal Chairs Set of Four, $895, click here.

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The garage/moving sale section ad sounded a bit ominous... "Because of the vast collection and security reasons, we will only take visitors by appointment ONLY. One customer at a time, NO KIDS allowed, NO pets

Returning to Ruby Lane as I did in November has been a very positive experience for me. I am sure it will continue to be and the incident which happened recently will not be repeated as I have learned from it.

I had a check bounce. Unfortunately I had sent the merchandise to the customer. I suspect all reading this are saying, "Shame on you. You should have known better." And yes I should, however, let me explain how it happened.

It's Ruby Lane's 15 year anniversary. Listen to an interview with long time shop owner Jane Silvernail on her years as a Ruby Lane seller.

The explosion of a meteor near Chelyabinsk, Russia on February 15, 2013 Russia, created more than sensational disaster headlines in worldwide media.

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1.) Late 19th C. French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chair, $2500, click here. 2.) Contemporary 15 Light Regency Style Brass And Crystal Chandelier, $5500, click here. 3.) Antique Large KPM Porcelain Vase or Urn Ram's Head Handles, $1025, click here. 4.) Venice Canal Grande & Rialto Bridge ca. 1900/20, $720, click here. 5.) French Louis XVI Painted Sofa, $3600, click here.

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Charm is defined as:

~the quality of giving delight

~a small ornament displayed on a bracelet or necklace

The history of wearing charms dates back many centuries: a talisman of luck, a token to ward off evil spirits, a symbol of Christianity, a representation of political standing, profession or wealth.

Is it fair of me to assume that everyone has, at some time in their life, stopped and wondered about the awesomeness of the process of metamorphisis and the ultimate unveiling of a newly formed butterfly?

How fortunate for us that so many townships now feature Butterfly Parks that not only showcase these extraordinary creatures and their lifecycle, but also participate in the preservation of them for generations to come.