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Mermaid Sighting: Beautiful Handmade Glass Mermaids

If you know anything about Mermaid Cottages, you know we love art! And of course, if that art incorporates mermaids, well that’s even better. Just look at these beautiful glass mermaids by artist Deb DiMarco! These beautiful pieces, both the Green Mermaid and the Dichoric Mermaids, are offerings from the National Liberty Museum Store in Philadelphia, PA. Here’s what their site has to say about the artist and her gorgeous work:

 “I love the balance of glass and that I can use it like very hot paint.” ~Deb DiMarco Studio del Vetro Salem, NJ. Working as an independent glass artist since 2006 Ms. DiMarco made the switch from 2-D to 3-D design. After retiring from a 20 year career in graphic arts, she enrolled in the Glass Program of Salem Community College in Carneys Point, NJ studying concept and technique from 2003 through 2006. Although Deb is primarily a flame worker, she enjoys exploring many of the possible avenues of working with glass and has used sand casting, mold-making, slumping, fusing and pate de verre to express her ideas. Ms. DiMarco stays actively involved in the glass art community, by teaching, volunteering at Wheaton Arts and giving live flame working demonstrations.”

We adore these beautiful pieces; so much so, we had to share them with you! Have you spotted a mermaid recently? Well, we’d love to hear about it! Please send your sightings and stories to us at diane@mermaidcottages.com. We’d love to feature your sighting right here on our blog!

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The Savannah Tall Ships Challenge is Coming!

The 2012 Savannah Tall Ships Challenge is coming!

Looking for something amazing to do next week? Well, Savannah sounds like a good idea to us! Savannah Georgia is known for it’s southern charm, hospitality, and beauty, so it’s no wonder this amazing city has been chosen to host the 2012 Savannah Tall Ships Challenge!

The Tall Ships Challenge is an annual event organized by the Tall Ships America. The event alternates in a three year cycle between the Great Lakes, the Pacific and the Atlantic coasts. This year, it’s Savannah’s turn!  This event draws hundreds of thousands of people nation wide, an why not? Who wouldn’t love the chance to view beautiful Tall Ships from the age of sailing at its most glorious! It’s an amazing and unique opportunity for the you to interact with the crews of the many different vessels. Join their passion as they engage in a friendly rivalry and race from port to port!

Just one of the many ships in the Savannah Tall Ships Challenge Gallery!
Come enjoy the grandeur of Tall Ships in Savannah, GA!

This is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience! The Historic Riverfront in downtown Savannah, Georgia will welcome some of the most majestic Tall Ships in the world. You won’t just see them from afar, either; you’ll be able to board your favorite Tall Ship. How exciting is that?!

There will be something for everyone to enjoy during the Savannah Tall Ship Challenege. Watch the race, or even board a ship…it’s all up to you! The fun begins May 3rd and runs through May 7th.  Be sure to get your tickets today! If you need more information, make sure to check out the Tall Ships Challenge website, email the event, or call  912.234.0295. Don’t wait! This will event is not to be missed! Plan your trip to Historic Savannah for the 2012 Tall Ships Challenge today!

 

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Mermaid Sighting: Looking for a Little Mermaid Decor?

If you are a fan of Mermaid Cottages, then it’s pretty safe to assume you love mermaids! Who doesn’t, right? Well, if you’ve been loving mermaids from afar, but want to add a touch of mermaid whimsy to your home, it can be a daunting task. Look no further! Look at these beautiful offerings from One Kings Lane!

Just a sample of the beautiful things you'll see over at One Kings Lane!

Aren’t they beautiful? The sterling silver mermaid plate is stunning, and the mermaid pillow is definitely wonderful, but our favorite has to be the Mermaid Crossing sign! What a way to announce the magical surprise that mermaids are lingering nearby.  Any of these whimsical maidens should be a great addition to any mermaid lover’s abode, for sure!

Have you spotted a mermaid? Well we’d love to hear about it! Please send your sightings and stories to diane@mermaidcottages.com. We’d love to share your sighting right here on our blog!

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Live Like a Local: The 8th Annual Tybee Turtle Trot 5K Beach Run, April 28!

This Saturday, April 28th, is the 8th Annual Tybee Turtle Trot! The Tybee community looks forward to this 5K beach run every year! This amazing race is an annual event to raise funds for the Tybee Sea Turtle Project and is the kick off to Coastal Georgia’s sea turtle nesting season.

Come be a part of helping Tybee Island's sea turtles!

Georgia’s sea turtle season runs from May through October, and we do our best here on Tybee to make sure our sea turtles have the best nesting season ever! Sea Turtle Project Volunteers participate in daily dawn patrols to check for nests laid during the night. When a nest is found, the site is evaluated and any nests below the high tide line are carefully relocated. The nests are protected my marking them off, and daily monitoring. Its truly an amazing sight to discover a nest, and even more exciting to see the nest reach it’s boil, when the newly hatched sea turtles emerge from the nest and strike out toward the ocean! If you can’t make it to Tybee during sea turtle season, make sure to follow the Tybee Sea Turtle Project on Facebook!

photo by Nancy Futral on Tybee Sea Turtle Project FB page

It is so important to do everything we can to help sea turtles have their best chance at life! That’s just one reason we are avid supporters of the Tybee Turtle Trot! Help us help the sea turtles and join us this Saturday at the race! You can register online or even download a form on the race site. It is a $25 registration fee, or just $20 for members of the Tybee Island Marine Science Center. Register before April 24th for your free tee shirt! Sign in starts at 7:00 a.m.and the race begins at 8:00 a.m. Just come and watch if running isn’t your thing, because there will also be a sea turtle release by the Georgia Sea Turtle Center around 9:30 a.m., all right in front of the Marine Science Center! We hope to see you there. Join us and get your trot on!

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Mermaid Sighting: Beautiful Mermaid Decor

Mermaids make us smile around here, and that’s why we like to see them incorporated in someone’s decor whenever possible! Don’t know where to find the perfect mermaid? Well look at these beauties from Beach Grass! We love these ladies, and we’re pretty partial to that lovely sign, too!

Just some of the beautiful offerings from Beach Grass Shop!

Aren’t they fabulous! We think these are the perfect way to add a touch of mermaid whimsy to any beach cottage. Any room for that matter! You can find each mermaid by clicking here and here! Beach Grass is full of gorgeous coastal-inspired gifts and home decor, so make sure you check out the rest of their shop.

Have you seen a mermaid? We’d love to hear about it! Please send your sightings and stories to diane@mermaidcottages.com and keep a look-out, your sighting could be the next featured right here on our blog!

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