We love wicker and we especially love vintage wicker. Here are two examples of great old wicker that has been freshly painted and new pillows. It is truly amazing what a coat of fresh paint can do!
A little bit of Tybee island in Atlanta
I’m in Atlanta attending the SITE SE chapter annual fundraiser for Wine to Water. wine to waterThis non profit was created by a Normal everyday North Carolina bartender and builds wells all over the world in countries that are in disparate need for fresh water. Mermaid cottages always donates a stay and Paula Deen ( who has to be one of the most generous women in the world) donated an autographed cookbook and goodie basket for the silent auction. Tonight’s “southern supper” fundraiser will raise thousands of dollars for Doc to build more wells
I’m staying with a Tybee friend who also lives in Atlanta. And being a good Tybee person of course she has an oyster painted by BellamyBellamy Murphy Murphy. And being a proper southern lady she has beautiful fresh flowers on her table.
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Cottage details: vintage bird prints
I love to find vintage bird prints or botanicals. Not the real thing- they are way too expensive. But the prints by Gould or Audubon are what I look for. Found this great one of sea birds in an old junk store on the panhandle of Florida. Now just need to find the perfect old picture frame for this treasure!
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Picket fences, an important cottage detail
I love picket fences and the more creative the better. These are some examples from that wonderful on the “forgotten coast” Seaside Florida. Enjoy!
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PERC Up With Mermaid Morning Bliss Coffee
Mermaid Cottages loves promoting our brand standards, especially since they help us support and promote so many great causes. PERC up with Mermaid Morning Bliss Coffee and you can help us support our Tybee Sea Turtles and sea turtle conservation around the world!
One of the reasons we are so happy to feature PERC coffee in our cottages is PERC’s committee to taste and quality:
“Hello to our beloved PERC Coffee Family.
We are reaching out to all of our accounts to say thanks so much for your business!
PERC Coffee was born from the desire to bring the next level of coffee culture to the people of Savannah. We are passionate about sourcing the most amazing coffees from all over the world. PERC is dedicated to maintaining the efforts of the farmers who helped get these amazing coffees to Savannah and we know you that are too.
Whether you are a coffee shop, restaurant, bar, ice cream parlor, hotel, hostel, or cupcake bakery; together we are on a mission to bring the highest quality coffee to Savannah and the southern region.
Our goal is to empower you with the tools, education, and training to create top-notch coffee programs. Continue reading
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Whitecaps circa 1897
Elegant, historic Officer’s Row home built in 1897! Steps from the beach; oceanviews from the front porch! You won’t want to miss this special beach home! Very close to Jaycee Park and plenty of room to spread out and enjoy your beach vacation!
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Creative and clever uses of bundt cake pans!
We love to find new uses for things as often as we can. Look at this great fun art made from old cake pans from goodwill! Love this!!!
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Cottage details – nautical rope and oyster shell wreath
I just love this wreath! So simple yet so perfect for a beach cottage
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Wild local Georgia shrimp for dinner!
We just love to enjoy our local shrimp for dinner. Before I moved here I always steamed my shrimp. Now I cook them the Tybee way. Super easy and so delicious. Get a big pot of water and bring to a full boil. Add the shrimp. Let them boil in the water for exactly 4 minutes. Take them out and put in a colander to drain. Then toss with lots and lots of old bay seafood seasoning and some fresh lemon wedges. That’s it!!!! Enjoy!
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