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Yes, I make each & every one of these with all natural Seashells! I love to use pearls & an ocean of other Treasures from the Sea, and I'm inspired by the 1800's nautical art of "Sailors Valentines" (which is how I started with these, over a decade ago!)
SALE -- Use Code: MERMAIDS20 at Checkout for 20% OFF and enjoy a surprise little beach treasure GIFT in your outgoing parcel, too. Most items are FREE SHIPPING.
Check out my Mermaids Baubles Facebook page and/or Instagram for a sneak peek at the freshest new creations & oceans of other news :-)
ARE YOU LOCAL? -I always bring my freshest Mermaids Baubles to Festivals & Fairs and always do "Show Specials". Although I am cutting back on Show dates (not EVERY weekend like I used to!) you can still come 'Sea' me here:
* Saturday 9/16 - Sunday 9/17: Connecticut Rennaissance Faire in Lebanon CT! Hear ye, Hear ye, I shall be in a real Stall (no tent for me this weekend!) both days 10:30-6PM. https://www.ctfaire.com/ Fun for the whole family & pet friendly as well!
* Saturday 9/30: Bewitched and Bedazzled Fall Faire at Chase Farm in Lincoln, RI. Magical things await in the setting where Hocus Pocus 2 was filmed! 10AM-4:30PM. https://greatroadheritagecampus.org/bewitched-and-bedazzled
* Columbus Day Weekend 10/7, 10/8 & Monday 10/9: Scituate Art Festival, RI. I will be in my usual space in front of Nationwide Insurance, 629 W Greenville Rd, North Scituate, RI.
* Saturday 10/14 - Sunday 10/15: Wellfleet Oyster Fest! Can you say, YUM?!! Lots of fare for non-seafood lovers as well. Mermaids Baubles will be in a lot, off the main road with lots of seashell creations (& will do some special Oyster shell and Pearl ones!) Fabulous Music, too! NOTE: This is a ticketed event and NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT ENTRANCE. https://www.wellfleetspat.org/ Last year they sold out, so get yours ASAP!
* Sunday 11/12: Holiday Preview Show, PVD Artisans Holiday Market at Waterfire Arts Center, 475 Valley St Providence RI. 10-4PM. Over 90 local artists, all in one unique and spacious mill! Free Parking, free Admission! Food trucks! Come get your Holiday shopping done early!
* Sat 11/18: Eustis Estates Victorian Holiday Market, 10-3PM. 1424 Canton Ave.
Milton MA. Gorgeous estate grounds, open air Holiday shopping. One of my favs!
* Black Fri 11/24, Sat 11/25 & Sunday 11/26: Ocean State Artisans annual Holiday Show bonanza!!
https://www.oceanstateartisans.com/
And LAST of the year!
* Sat 12/16 and Sunday 12/17: PVD Artisans Holiday Market at Waterfire Arts Center, 475 Valley Street 10AM-4PM daily! https://www.facebook.com/events/689843466492166
LOCAL SHOPPES WITH MERMAIDS BAUBLES:
Shop a selection of Mermaids Baubles at:
*Harbor View Artisans (61 Brown St) Wickford, RI. Charming Gift Shoppe with exclusively handmade wonderfullness. Sales Tax Free. Open DAILY: Mon-Sat 10-6PM & Sundays 12-5PM.
*The Hen House (1189 Putnam Pike) Chepachet, RI. Open Saturdays 10-5 & Sundays 12-5PM.
*Hotpoint Emporium, (39 State Street) Bristol RI - Two levels of artists' creations, all sales tax free! Open DAILY 10-6PM and later Fri & Sat hours during the Holidays.
*New Bedford Fishing Heritage Museum Shoppe (Bethel Street). Call (508) 993-8894 for hours.
*Whimsies Art in Warren, Rhode Island (Main St. to 4 Church St.) Call (401) 289-2404 for hours.
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ABOUT:
Mermaids Baubles is where you will find Unique handcrafted works of art using Sea glass, Shells, Beads & genuine Gifts from the Sea.
I have always been intrigued by the exquisite love tokens given by a sailor to his beloved. Enjoy a gift from the sea with my one-of-a-kind Sailor's Valentine inspired creations.
I LOVE creating Custom Orders: If you don't see *exactly* what you are looking for, simply click on "Request Custom Item" ... I would find it delightful to create a sea-inspired item just for you.
- Melonie
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(*Free Regular Shipping within Continental U.S. Only. International & Shipping fees for Sailors Valentine Shadowboxes will Apply.)
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Athira on Aug 10, 2023
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful hairclip. I always get compliments when I wear it.
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Victoria on Jul 10, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThe owner is such a wonderful woman to work with! Beautifully crafted seashell jewelry & accessories. My daughter absolutely loves her starfish hair clip that I need to to request to have a starfish necklace made soon. I’ll definitely be making future purchases!!
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Katie on Jun 15, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThe owner is wonderful to work with online just as much as in person. She made sure my items were delivered in my requested time, helped me get an item I saw at a fair, and packaged everything perfectly so it wouldn't break in the mail. Love this shop & highly recommend. Her quality is beautiful. This is a picture of what I gave to the teachers for the last day of school, which I heard one of the teacher's was wearing as soon as she opened it because she loved it so much.
Melonie responded on Jun 16, 2023
the pleasure is all mine! how delightfully honored I am that you incorporated my Mermaids Baubles sea stars into beautiful, meaningful gifts 😍. Oceans of gratitude Katie
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Matthew on Feb 10, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThey look great and I look forward to receiving them, hopefully before Valentine's Day.
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Karen on Dec 29, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful craftsmanship! I bought several items from this vendor -earrings, bracelet, a brooch and two necklaces. All are beautiful and very well made. I experienced excellent customer service as well. I highly recommend this shop snd will be back again!
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Karen on Dec 23, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is a beautifully crafted bracelet. It matched the description and exceeded my expectation.
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Brittney on Nov 19, 2021
5 out of 5 starsMelonie was amazing to work with. she was incredibly responsive and friendly. I will be buying from her again
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Carrie on Aug 5, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLove them!! They are so beautiful and so is the seller. She went above and beyond!! I can’t wait to surprise my friend with hers 💙🌊
About MermaidsBaubles
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I consider Shellflower earrings to be the most challenging... finding enough shells that match well for a perfect PAIR!
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2 of my Sailors Valentines: Modern interpretations of the vintage ones that got me hooked on shell artistry years ago
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When I am in the 'zone' and the creativity is flowing, I sometimes forget what time it is..some of my best is done @1AM!
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Honored to have been featured in many print publications over the years, most recently Rhode Island Monthly
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I truly enjoy setting up shoppe at Festivals & Fairs - the people, the fun, I just LOVE it all (Tip: I bring my newest!)
Mermaids Baubles -- Genuine Gifts from the Sea
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Melonie Massa
Owner, Maker, Designer, Beachcomber
Blessed beyond belief to have lived by the Atlantic my whole life, surrounded by an "Ocean" of inspiration! I adore breathing the salt air, hearing waves & gulls and am happiest when beachcombing barefoot along the shore...especially after a storm!
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