As a Ruby Lane shop owner for the last five years, I have discovered one of the most difficult tasks I must face is selling my items. Let me re-phrase that…parting with my items! You know…those items in your shop that you just LOVE! I can say now that I have come a long way since those early years as a shop owner. During that time, I was shopping regularly to build my shop’s inventory. Unfortunately, as my friends were quick to notice, many of those new acquisitions never quite made it to my shop! 

We are pleased to announce the next Ruby Red Tag Sale beginning on Saturday, April 27th at 8am (Pacific Standard Time) and ending on Sunday, April 28th at 8am (Pacific Standard Time).

All items included in the sale will be offered at a discount of 50% off. Save 50% on selected items in every Lane.

Boy, has it been a long winter here on the cape (Cape Cod, Ma.). It was only 38 degrees all day today. But still,  there are signs of spring outside, a few daffodils and some lilies starting to show. We often don't get much of a spring here, but occasionally it does happen. Around here we usually just roll right into summer.

It's Ruby Lane's 15-year anniversary! Ruby Lane is celebrating its 15th year in business. To celebrate, we're launching a contest. Answer this question: What item from today will be the hot collectible 15 years from now? Ruby Lane will select the most creative answer, and the winner will win this beautiful Harrach Cranberry and Gold Crystal Cameo Vase which is currently on Ruby Lane.

Information in the antiques and collectibles trade is based more on individual guesstimates rather than documented quantitative data. Simply put, it is impossible to state without doubt or dispute what is and is not true regarding the operating methodology of the business. One man’s (yes, I know the politically correct term is “person’s”) view is exactly that – one man’s view. Agree or disagree as you will.

"The Inspiration"

"The Remake"

1.) Large Anchor Hocking Milk White Hobnail Vase, $14, click here. 2.) Blue Glass Ball Mason Jars, $9, click here. 3.) Early 1960's Wooden Coca-Cola Carrying Crate, $30, click here. 4.) Antique Advertising PEPSI Wooden Crate Case, $35, click here. 5.) Hibiscus Flowers on a Coral and White Background Tablecloth, $24, click here.

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April in Washington DC means cherry blossoms. Not only do they bloom along the Potomac River Tidal Basin and amid our famous monuments, they line the streets of many neighborhoods. Walking beneath the clouds of pale pink and white trees at the height of bloom is a heavenly experience.