FAVORITES

Old images from Jak&Jil's "Favorite Things" series.
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INKS AND THREAD .:: GIVEAWAY ::.

READER GIVEAWAY!!

I recently re-connected with fellow UVM grad Maggie Pate via the wonders of Instagram. After spending a few years in NYC post college, Maggie returned the beautiful mountains of Eastern Tennessee where she was raised. She's been busy working on a collection of geometrically and biologically-inspired textiles and scarves called Inks & Thread. Maggie has generously offered to give away one of these beautiful scarves on Rackk and Ruin!

I chose the Thunderbird Tracks scarf for the giveaway because I was immediately drawn to the chevron pattern and light chiffon material. To enter the giveaway leave a comment (with your email) below! Random drawing will be held on Monday, August 5!

Check out Maggie's Instagram feed if you love gorgeous photos of flora, fauna, food and textiles!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICK!

Mick Jagger Turned 70 today. Still looks Great. duh.

IN THE RACKK & RUIN STUDIO

About 6 months ago I moved my jewelry studio and I couldn't be happier. The new space has a lot more light, space and an attached showroom space where I can display my Rackk & Ruin Jewelry as well as vintage clothes I have for sale. If any of you are ever in Burlington, VT please get in touch with me about coming by for a visit!!

:: my inspiration board is a jumble. Vintage photos, postcards, a fashion illustration done by my great grandmother and some of the first necklaces I ever made ::

:: old tintypes and vintage photos ::

:: a selfie in the aged mirror that sits in the corner ::

:: a couple of my favorite treasures that my Dad has given me . . . antique children's toys ::

:: a photo taken in my attached showroom ::

:: the last time my sister was visiting she took this photo ::

MY FAVORITE THINGS

SHARNE SCOTT

BRAND & SHOWROOM MANAGER, MANAGEMENT & PUBLICITY

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

THE SMELL OF OLD BOOKS, 1970′S LEATHER BOOT HARNESSES, WORN IN JEANS, SAM COOKE, BENAH MINI SATCHEL, RIABOOSH.COM, BIG SUR, TAILORED SHORTS, JUMP ROCKS, TAN MARNI WEDGES, COEN BROTHERS FILMS, PEDRO GARCIA BOOTS, BUNNY LOVE, COLORED SUNGLASSES, MARIA’S ENVELOPES, MY TIBETAN SHERPA RUCKSACK, KARLA SPECTIC SCALLOP DRESS, AIRPORT TERMINALS, MAPS OF CONSCIOUSNESS, BLUE BIRD BY BUKOWSKI, MY BOYFRIEND’S ART, DESOLATE ART GALLERIES, CASHMERE, HUNTER S. THOMPSON, MY FATHER’S RECORD COLLECTION, JÉRÔME DREYFUSS MESSENGER BAG, SUEDE TAN BUCKET HAT, WARM SOCKS, JEFF BUCKLEY, MY CAMEL COAT, FIGS, LAYING ON THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE, THE DREAMERS, THE SWEET SOUND OF FRIENDS PLAYING MUSIC, SNEAKY HYDRANGEA PICKING, MY NUDE LEATHER BACKPACK AND FOREVER BEING YOUNG

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GOLDEN

Headed off to meet Eric's sister for drinks on her golden birthday earlier this week.
Vintage dress from Buenos Aires trip, thrifted vintage silk blazer, jelly shoes and $1 hat.

BESTEYFIELD EGGS

Besteyfield Farm: One of the newest farms down at the Intervale in Burlington, VT. They made a portable hen house so the chickens can always have fresh grass to pillage for bugs and grubs. I love their tagline "Pasture raised eggs from rather contented chickens." If you're gonna eat meat, it's best if it's from rather contented animals!

COUNTRYSIDE

The entire Amica editorial belongs in my Keep It Classic Pinterest Board. . . Thick knits, classic tweeds, well-worn hats, beat up leather boots and a countryside backdrop.