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February 2012

Mermaid Sighting: Sock Monkey Mermaids!

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Mermaids are unique beings,to say the least, but BOY do these sightings take unique and quirky to an entirely new level! Our own Mermaid Melissa sent us this first sighting, but the subject was so intriguing, we had to search further!

“I was pinning to my Mermaids pinboard on Pinterest and came across something that combined two of my favorite things! Mermaids…and sock monkeys! I couldn’t resist, I had to share this with you. Just the idea screamed Tybee Quirk to me!” ~Melissa S.

 

How awesome is THAT?!

Isn’t that amazing?! Who doesn’t love sock monkeys? Pinterest is SO amazing; there’s no telling what you might see! We were so excited about this little sock monkey, we wondered if there was a secret society of these wonderful creatures…and we were right! Look at all these Sock Monkey Mermaids!

Scooter the Sock Monkey Mermaid

This cool fella was featured on the Camp Sock Monkey blog. They said it was “Scooter’s Sock Monkey Mermaid yarn art by Sappymoosetree.” So cute!

This lovely sock monkey was handmade by Lisa, author of the blog The House of Hullabaloo. There’s a wonderful story behind this beautiful art doll, so be sure to head over to the post and read all about it!

Oh, we do love these little creatures! Look at this diva! You can check out this precious sock monkey mermaid and loads more over at SockMonkeyClub.net. Don’t you just love those sun glasses?!

And last, but certainly not least, is Mara the Mermaid Sock Monkey! This beautiful colored pencil drawing is by the wonderfully talented Marisa Hopkins of Abilene, Texas. Mara can be found in Marisa’s Etsy shop, Elegant Snobbery, along with loads of other fabulous, whimsy art and illustrations. What talent!

Melissa, thank you so much for your sighting; it lead to some wonderful discoveries! Mermaid Sock Monkeys, who knew!

Have you spotted a mermaid? They come in all shapes and sizes! If you have a sighting you would like to share, please send your sighting and story to us at diane@mermaidcottages.com. We’d love to share your sighting with the world!

 

 

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Mermaid Tale: Key Lime Parrot Cottage

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Welcome to your home away from home on Tybee Island, Key Lime Parrot Cottage! If you are looking for the perfect island getaway, look no further, you’ve come home. The Key Lime Parrot is the ideal choice for a family vacation. With one king, one queen, and two full beds, this cottage has plenty of room for everyone! Your cottage even sits right next door to The Shrimp Cottage! Looking for a way for two families to vacation together, but still have some privacy? Be neighbors at the beach and book both homes! Both cottages are directly across the street from Memorial Park and the Tybee YMCA, so there are plenty of opportunities for activities to keep you busy. Key Lime Parrot Cottage is also ground level, making it perfect for anyone looking to avoid climbing a lot of stairs.

During your stay at The Key Lime Parrot, you are close to everything Tybee Island has to offer. Picnic in the park, take the beautiful 4 block stroll to the beach, or bring your bikes and enjoy cruising where ever you need to go! Your cottage is the perfect home base after a day full of trips to local hot spots, like The Tybee Lighthouse Station, the Pier and Pavilion, or Fort Pulaski. It’s also an oasis in which to escape the world. If staying close to home is more your speed, you’ll enjoy the cozy quirky atmosphere. There’s a fully equipped kitchen for all those home chefs out there, loads of books and games to enjoy, and cable television for surfing of a different kind. You can even stay as connected as you want with the complimentary high-speed internet and WiFi. Brew a cup of our Mermaid Morning Bliss (waiting for you in every cottage!) and enjoy rocking the day away in one of the many rocking chairs, or enjoy the beautiful privacy of the fenced yard. Take it slow and enjoy the salty sea air from your screened porch. Rinse off in your private outdoor shower after a day of beach combing…it’s up to you!

Key Lime Parrot Cottage is just missing one thing…YOU! You don’t have to wait, either. We have dates available now! Plan your visit online now, or give us a call at (912) 313-0784 and let us help you plan your perfect island escape. We hope to hear from you soon!

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Tybee Community Pool Fundraiser!

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Tybee is planning something cool, but we need your help! Tybee Island has just about anything you could ask for, right? Well, we don’t have a community pool! Wouldn’t that be nice? A place to enjoy splishin’ and splashin’, all year long? Well, we think it would be awesome and so do many others. That’s why we need your help!

If you are in the Tybee area, or if you’re going to be sometime soon, please consider donating items to the Tybee Island Community Pool Yard Sale Fundraiser! Items of all kinds are needed, right down to tables for displaying the items, so this is your opportunity to do a little spring cleaning and donate things today!

The yard sale will be held Saturday, February 25th from 7a.m. to 2 p.m. at 613 Miller Avenue. You can drop off your donations (starting now!) at 613 Miller Avenue any time. This will help everyone handling pricing of items to get a jump on the task before the big day. Check out the list below and please, donate if you can! One hundred percent of the proceeds from the yard sale will go toward the Tybee Island Community Pool Fund!

Needed Yard Sale Items

Children’s clothes in good condition
Power Tools: saws, drills, sanders, and so on
Sporting Equipment: golf clubs, workout equipment
Bicycles: especially ones in good shape & ready to ride
Electronics: stereos, computers, radios, etc.
Toys in good condition
Household Items: refrigerators, irons, dishes, etc.
Furniture: chairs, tables, beds
Books: all kinds, but especially children’s books
Gardening Equipment: rakes, hand tools, watering cans
Jewelry: watches, rings, necklaces, earrings
Miscellaneous: wall hangings, quilts, bedding, pet items

And remember, if you don’t have items to donate, we still need tables to use for display! Label your tables so they can be returned to you and drop them off at 613 Miller Avenue. Volunteers are also needed to work from 6 a.m. to 2p.m., so there’s a spot for everyone to participate. Every little bit helps! If you need more information, please contact Chris Garbettat 786-0448 or tybeechris1@bellsouth.net.

We hope to see you out at the Community Pool Fundraiser Saturday, February 25th! It’s for a great cause; Tybee needs a year round heated pool for locals and guest alike to enjoy! Help us make that goal! Donate items, come out and shop…every little action moves us that much closer to our goal. See you Saturday!

 

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It’s Mardi Gras Time Y’all!

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It’s that time again…time to find your mask, beads, and festive garb! What, you ask, is the best way to do that? Well, the only way Tybee does anything…throw a party!

Join all of Tybee this weekend for the island’s 4th Annual Mardi Gras celebration! This party will include all the traditions of Mardi Gras, an event that dates back to the ancient Romans. Tybee will be decked out in her finest for the occasion! The fun begins this Friday, February 17th, from 8-11 p.m. with the Masquerade Ball at Fannie’s on the Beach! Make sure to get your tickets and don your best glitz and glamour for this party! There will be prizes for the best dressed, not to mention the crowning of the king and queen!

If you can’t make it Friday, no worries! The celebrations continue Saturday, February 18th. Join us for the Mardi Gras Parade at 2 pm down Butler Avenue, followed by a street party, free live music from great local bands, and more until 6 p.m.!

This amazing event is put on by the Tybee Island Tourism Council. For more information on this and more up-coming events, make sure to MardiGrasTybee.com and TybeeVisit.com. Please, make plans to celebrate with all of us this weekend…Tybee’s Mardi Gras is a not-to-be-missed event!

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Are YOU Pinning Yet?

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Are you pinning yet?

Have you ever wanted a place to collect all your favorite things on the web? We sure did…and we found it! Have you checked out Pinterest, yet? No? Well, what the heck are you waiting for!

Pinterest is a virtual pinboard, like a cork board on the internet! Pinterest allows you to organize and share all your favorite things from around the web. It’s a wonderful way to have an inspiration board without taking up desk or wall space!

Come follow our Mermaid Sightings Board!

You can discover new things by checking out pinboards made by other people, follow your friends’ boards, and pin your own findings to boards you create! Be warned, it is totally addicting! We couldn’t help ourselves once we started; you really can spend hours day dreaming and pinning! Check out their Help Section, it helps out a lot when you are new and need to learn what everything is all about.

Join us on the Mermaid Cottages Pinterest Profile!

Do you have a Pinterest account, yet? Well, we sure do! That’s right, now you can follow Mermaid Cottages on Pinterest! Head on over to our Mermaid Cottages Pinterest Profile and follow us! We have boards about all our favorite things, from mermaids to Savannah things. It’s all there! Pick one board, or follow them all. We’re just excited about this new, fun way to share everything we love with you, our fans! We hope to see you over on Pinterest! Now, let’s start pinning!

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