Mermaid of the Moment: Near Island Coffee

Over the summer, dear friends of mine were living on Kodiak Island, Alaska, working as camp leaders and counselors. During their time there they explored the beaches and hills, and fished for salmon in the rivers.

Another discovery they made was Near Island Coffee, with their lovely mermaid stamped coffee cups, as you see above.

She looks pretty friendly to me, a reflection I'm sure of the people you'll find in Kodiak.

Mermaid Tea Towel from Primitives by Kathy

Being a mermaid fan has its perks.

One of the best things is that friends occasionally give me cute mermaid swag, including this dish towel from Primitives by Kathy.

I did a search on their site and found they have a collection of fun mermaid gift and home items, perfect for the mermaid lover in your life.

(Hint, hint.)

Mermaid of the Moment by Anna Chouinard

This mermaid doll was created by my friend Anna Chouinard, a talented artist who creates dolls, intricate bead-work jewelry, and sculpture.

The shelf siren was fashioned from fabric, wire and paint and was sold at Nightingale Arts. To see more of Anna's work visit Nightingale Arts of Salem at 124 Boston Street in Salem, MA or online.

The Top 5 Mermaid Gifts to Give for Valentine's Day

Gentlemen, I'm sure you're looking for that special something to give your lady on Valentine's Day. Why not give her a mermaid themed gift that she can actually use? Here are my top 5 picks.

1. Reasons to Be a Mermaid T-Shirt ( It's fun and not a budget-buster at $29.99.)

2. Jewelry for a Mermaid (I thought that if a mermaid were going to pick some jewelry she'd go for something made of lapis, pearl, or coral, like these. These sets from Thailand run about $50 to $70.)

 

3. Dolphin Encounter (You do need to go to where the dolphins are, say Florida or the Bahamas... $100 to $250 depending on the program)

4. Shell Bra (These range in price, from $45 to $150, depending on make and quality, and whether you can wear them in the water. This one, from The Mertailor is a bit pricier, but gorgeous.)

5. Mermaid Tail - The ultimate Mermaid gift ( These vary in price as well. Custom made tails range from about $600 to $2700. Again, these are from The Mertailor in Florida.)