Tuesday, March 5, 2013

~WEARING THE WORLD~

The necklace below, is one of my favorite pieces of jewelry, given to me at Christmas by my parents.  It was custom made by Chart Metalworks, a small company located on the waterfront in Portland, Maine.  
This necklace holds a small map which can be customized to hold locations from anywhere across the globe .A piece which can depict a story, memory or a place  close to your heart. My necklace does just that. It is a map of my childhood home, a place where wonderful memories were made, a place that will forever live in my heart and now around my neck too... 
Home, the spot of earth supremely blest, a dearer sweet spot than all the rest. ~Robert Montgomery~

25 comments:

Melody said...

There is no place like home. What a wonderful piece of neckware, and a great idea!

annie said...

I love this Julie, I am a jewelry nut! Mostly, odd things that are always different. This piece of yours is very compelling!

Primitive Stars said...

Hi Julie, that is so beautiful....how special being given to you by your Parents......Such a sweet piece of jewelry, Blessings Francine.

Freckled Hen said...

That is a sweet gift! So meaningful!

Farm Girl said...

so unique and so pretty just like you. :)

jaz@octoberfarm said...

how cool! i love it!

Julia said...

This is a really sweet piece. Home is where the heart is.
I love the idea. What a treasure.
JB

Jacque. said...

oh gosh, Julie. That is so precious! And, unique!

Cammie said...

That is a great gift and a great memory keepsake!! Thanks for sharing!
~Cammie

Rugs and Pugs said...

What a wonderful and thoughtful gift!
Hugs :)
Lauren

Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes said...

Aww, what a lovely and unique gift!

jennifer768 said...

Love it !That is such a sweet piece.Hugs,Jen

Michelle said...

What a sweet piece of jewelry.

Larkrise garden girl said...

How beautiful and how thoughtful, Cheri

Prims By The Water said...

How cool is that to have your hometown on a necklace! Janice

acorn hollow said...

we had a lamp shade made for our friend that has the map of where her beach house is and where she lives at the beach in Florida.
Cathy

Gail said...

That is a wonderfully unique and special gift. I love it.

Mugwump Woolies said...

Love it!
Robyn

Flat Creek Farm said...

I love this idea! A very special and thoughtful gift!! -Tammy

Anonymous said...

A beautiful gift Julie!

Janice said...

What a wonderful idea for a necklace.

From Beyond My Kitchen Window said...

I think when I visit my friend Mary this summer in OOB, I'll ask her if we can go into Portland and I will order myself one. Such a thoughtful and loving gift from your parents.

Terry and Linda said...

what a unusual and beautiful gift, Julie! It is something I would like to do for my granddaughters.

Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com

Eve said...

Love it!

Earlene said...

VERY SPECIAL!