Monday, August 1, 2011

Mystic Retail Therapy

  After visiting the Dog Days event Saturday, we went to Downtown Mystic next to the Seaport and had lunch at a forgettable restaurant.  And then.. we did one of my favorite things.... browsed the charming retail shops along the main street through town.  The husband sat in the truck with the son, sulking because it's their least favorite thing to do, while us girls took a little stroll. 





  We stopped in my favorite shop,  Company of Craftsmen....
I love this glass sea turtle.. just beautiful.


They have beautiful pottery too by several different artists...


 And these awesome "beach  balls"....


 Then we moseyed on down to Why Ever Not and saw these...
I think I was a mermaid in a former life.




 These bees below are magnetic.. so cute.
 


 I love this set of rings. 


 We finally did spend money at the Mystic Sweet Shoppe.
Giant DOTS, chocolate shakes for the sulking men and maple walnut ice cream for me.





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24 comments:

  1. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleAugust 1, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Sounds like the perfect day and my husband hates shopping, too.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Cute cute cute stuff! Love shops like that and when Hubby sulks I ignore his silly ass. Seriously, I mean grown men sulking? It's no wonder I go most places by myself.

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  3. Osage Bluff QuilterAugust 1, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Beautiful things. Not like what we see in Mid-Mizzouree!
    Candy makes me hungry too!

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  4. Twenty Four At HeartAugust 1, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    My in-laws have a home and guest cottage in Mystic. They spend summers there sailing their big boat,etc and winters in Scottsdale. Yes ... they are rich. No, I'm not!
    : )

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  5. SallyAugust 1, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Especially love the pottery, and the photo of you and your girl; I don't know how you did that but it's great!

    So, you didn't buy any of the mints? LOL

    You're a funny girl. :)

    Oh, and yeah we mermaids have to stick together!

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  6. NanaDianaAugust 1, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    What a great day! Did they quit sulking when you handed them the candy? xo Diana

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  7. TexWisGirlAugust 1, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    love the little magnetic bees. the mints are definitely interesting...

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  8. Ms. AAugust 1, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    I can't believe you were holding that hulk of a camera, in ONE hand! Strong girl!

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  9. UnknownAugust 1, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Looked/sounded like a good day. Loved the reflection shot in the window, and yeah, what is that your holding, a TV camera?

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  10. CaroleAugust 1, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    One of my favorite towns. Love Whyevernot. The colors alone make me giddy!
    x
    Carole
    ps...great photos

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  11. CheyenneAugust 2, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Um, the candy is kind of making me feel like I'm starving!

    I love that pottery bowl. It's so pretty and summery.

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  12. CheyenneAugust 2, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Um, the candy is kind of making me feel like I'm starving!

    I love that pottery bowl. It's so pretty and summery.

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  13. bichonpawzAugust 2, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    There is not one single thing I don't like about this post!!! Shopping is my most favorite thing to do!! Love the pottery!! The Jewelry! Candy! Chocolate!! Having fun! My husband hates to shop too!

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  14. DeborahAugust 2, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    I would have TOTALLY bought that beautiful bowl with the daisies.

    Of course I say that even while knowing I've been stalking a bowl at the farmer's market, but just can't afford the gorgeous thing.

    That's my favorite thing to do as well. My hubs usually sleeps in the car. He pretends he likes to go, but nah, he doesn't.

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  15. Carol at SerendipityAugust 2, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    I love Mystic! We lived there after we were first married. Loved the shopping way back then.

    Carol

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  16. ain't for city galsAugust 2, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    I saw a t-shirt one time and it said "Going shopping with your husband is like going hunting with Az Game and Fish"...in other words..not fun!

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  17. trumpAugust 2, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Woman sure love to shop,lol. And there looks to be lots of eye candy to look at. Hope you had a great time. Richard

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  18. Joy TiltonAugust 2, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    My kind of store! I'm always on the lookout for joke gifts... those After Sex mints would be perfect!

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  19. Cait ThroopAugust 2, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Yeah, never go shopping with guys!! Love your shops and love that reflection picture!! My guys sulk, too, especially when we go to WEBS in MA for yarns! They all sit in the van with their laptops! hahahaha!!! xo

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  20. GailOAugust 2, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    We almost ran into each other on Saturday...I had to buy a birthday gift and almost went to A Company of Craftsmen to shop! I ended up going to The Nest just outside of Mystic after someone suggested it to me...have you ever been there? Shabby Chic kind of stuff that was fun to browse.

    I wish I had seen your photos a week ago when I was looking for candy shells to decorate my daughters birthday cake with...now I just have to remember next July where I saw them:)

    Which forgetable restaurant was it by the way? Just want to make sure I don't go there:)

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  21. ~Lavender Dreamer~August 2, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    The mermaids sure are cute...and so are you! Looks like FUN! I'm having a giveaway...stop by when you can! ♥

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  22. SueAugust 2, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Now that is my kind of shopping! Lucky for me, my husband actually enjoys little shops as long as I'm not trying on clothes!

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  23. UnknownAugust 3, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    I SO want to go shopping with YOU!

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  24. NancyAugust 6, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Mystic is on my "to do list." My husband always takes a book so if I want to linger he finds a comfy seat and reads. Nancy

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