Welcome to my reveal for the 2nd Annual Challenge of Travel blog hop! Erin has challenged us to stay-cation, where we experience the local attractions close to home.
Today I'll be taking you on a trip to the famous Mystic, CT. This shoreline town is not only full of beautiful scenery but it's also rich in history, making it a popular tourist destination in the summer months. You may have already heard of my small town because of a popular movie called Mystic Pizza, staring Julia Roberts. The Mystic Pizza restaurant is right in the heart of downtown, where you can grab a slice and do some great shopping!
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Running through downtown Mystic is a river, and if you want to cross by car or foot, at 40 minutes past the hour, you will have to stop and wait for the drawbridge to rise. Built in 1920, this bascule style swing bridge is one of the oldest of its type still in operation and is quite a sight to see!
Clam Fritters!
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If you're a regular reader, you may remember that my high school reunion was held at the Mystic Aquarium. Who doesn't love sea lions and penguins? :)
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Now, let's get to the jewelry! I created a necklace for this challenge that was inspired by the tall sailing ships. I had a vintage brass stamping that I hung from brass chain. I then created a sort of "ocean" with multiple strands of seed beads in shades of blue and turquoise.
I hope I have peaked your interest about my area of the world, and just maybe I'll see ya around!
Love Mystic - such a great little town! and really like your necklace. You're just up the block from me :) I'm in Westport
ReplyDeleteMystic is a fantastic little seaport. Love the tall ships and your piece represents the place well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful town, I love the water and would love to visit Mystic! Very pretty necklace too!
ReplyDeleteI love your necklace, Rochelle... the sea is near and dear to my heart also!
ReplyDeleteThanks for walking me through your town! I think you captured it perfectly with your necklace - love the metal with the blue beads!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous place! So much to see and do there. Your necklace is just lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteI would so love to visit your town. It looks like a neat place to go for vacation and just explore. I just love you used the seedbeads to really add color to your necklace.
ReplyDeleteI barely remember Mystic from a trip there with my parents when I was very young. I love your piece reflecting Mystic, its environment and history.
ReplyDeleteI love your necklace! The ship pendant is perfect with the seed beads and it's a wonderful representation of your town!
ReplyDeleteWhat a really cool place to live. In some respects in reminds me of the small town I live in here in Southern Alabama. I like the way you interpreted your town into the necklace. Well done.
ReplyDeleteWhat a super kool place to live - love your story and the design you created - beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to go to Mystic since I fist watched the movie. Your necklace really matches your town. Love it.
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Mystic, but it looks beautiful. And your piece captures what I imagine Mystic to be like. Really pretty!
ReplyDeleteMystic certainly looks like a great place to live. I love the piece you made, the old sailing ship and the moving water. What a clever idea!.
ReplyDeleteA pretty downtown and a pretty necklace to honor a northeast city. Lovely to be reminded of the feel of New England, as I lived in Boston for 3 years when I was completing my masters degree, and my husband I loved to tour around (although never made it to Mystic). Andrea
ReplyDeleteHey, I've been to Mystic, spent a lovely morning wandering around the Seaport and had dinner at Mystic Pizza even! Your necklace is great, I love the way the ship is just floating in the beady water!
ReplyDeleteLove that necklace. Living on a small peninsula, always near the sea and never far from an old seaman or fisherman, and with a penchant for beautiful old tall ships, this caught my eye right away. Great maritime feel!
ReplyDelete(Oh, now that you made me think of tall ships again, I feel like I must find a ship pendant for myself to do something with. :D)
I totally loved Mystic Pizza... I swear I've seen that movie 100 times. It seems like it was always on TBS or USA on cable growing up. LOL I love your necklace Rochelle! I love the metal combined with the glass. Great texture and perfect for representing Mystic, CT!
ReplyDeleteI love the movie Mystic Pizza! It is so cool that this is an actual place. I love quaint little hometowns and yours is one of the coolest. Your necklace with the ocean theme is a wonderful tribute to the history of your hometown. I like the layered ocean and the multi layers. Sorry that it took me so long to get around to all the hometowns. With this fundraiser I am doing it has taken all my free time this past week. I want to savor every one! Thank you for joining me on the journey! Enjoy the day. Erin
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