Former Dancer Finds Her Passion Having an Antique and Vintage Shop on Etsy!
As a former professional ballet dancer, I have always had a deep love of beauty, art, antiques and home decor ever since I was young. After 25 years of dancing, I have been very fortunate to transition into a rewarding career in film and television production as a wardrobe assistant and set costumer. No longer the transient gypsy dancer, I started collecting again, first out of necessity (I needed furniture!) then frequently going to antique stores, flea markets and garage sales...and suddenly, an idea was born...why not start up my own shop?
Since creating MERMAIDSNET, my passion for antiques and home decor has blossomed into a dream part-time job! I do all my own picking, research and photography. I am constantly learning something new, and I never know what I will find on a given day...this keeps my life very exciting! A proud Texas native, I enjoy bringing to my customers authentic regional favorites and folk items from my beloved state. I also offer a collection of curated antiques and art collected from my former home in the New York and New Jersey areas. Why the name MERMAIDSNET? My childhood dream of being a mermaid has come home, so to speak, and I am now able to join many of my interests together into one shop dedicated to connecting and repurposing treasures of the past to inspire our daily lives. I am so happy to be able to share my passion with others in this very special way!
